Design & Engineering
the way designers and engineers do their jobs.
Mono-Leaf Spring Design Provides High Performance, Lower Weight in Heavy-Duty Trailer Axles
EMCO Industries launched the spring to meet demand from U.S. Trailer OEMs. TULSA, Okla.—A new axle leaf spring designed and manufactured by EMCO Industries for heavy-duty trailer applications is reported to combine high performance with reduced weight in axles rated...
Embedded Software Expertise Helps Transform Lab-Only Breath Analysis into Award-Winning Consumer Wearable
The software engineering team at Design 1st played a key role in enabling the development of a first-of-its-kind metabolic wearable device at a fraction of the laboratory cost. OTTAWA, ON—Product development company Design 1st is known for solving complex hardware and...
GE Aerospace, Kratos Win USAF Award to Design Engine for Small Collaborative Combat Aircraft
The joint team will complete preliminary design of the GEK1500 engine to meet high performance and aggressive cost targets, the companies said. SAN DIEGO, Calif.—In February, GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., announced a joint U.S. Air...
Vinci Emerges from Stealth, Aiming to Transform Semiconductor Design and Simulation
The company’s physics-driven AI software, already deployed at leading semiconductor companies, is reported to operate up to 1000 times faster than conventional simulation tools, at higher accuracy and without needing customer data. PALO ALTO, Calif.—Describing itself...
Production-Grade Thermo-Mechanical Simulation at Manufacturing Scale
Vinci’s physics AI foundation model is reported to deliver deterministic, solver-accurate warpage analysis across extreme scales. PALO ALTO, Calif.—In February, Vinci announced the availability of its second core physics capability: thermo-mechanical simulation that...
New Tri-Fold Bikes Are Reported to Address Core Design Challenges
DAHON Tech recently introduced two new models that are designed to close the gap between compact form and full-size riding performance. CHICAGO—Tri-fold bikes have surged in popularity in recent years for their compact and portable design, becoming a popular choice...
Injection Molder Collaborates with Design Firm to Bring Sustainable Bike Product to Market
The patent-pending, two-piece bicycle stand, designed by oddlyeven and manufactured by N-K Manufacturing Technologies, is made from 100 percent recycled materials. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Shane Wiersma and Armen Kassouni became friends through their mutual love of...
Next Generation Tractor Is Redesigned for Versatile Performance, Efficient Maneuverability
New Holland’s new T7 Standard Wheelbase Tractor features a compact design that prioritizes operator comfort and enables farmers to tailor the tractor ‘to match how they work,’ according to a company executive. NEW HOLLAND, Pa.—Earlier this year, agricultural machinery...
Ergonomically Designed Tuning Knobs Reported to Integrate Smoothly into Control Panels
Their distinctive aesthetics and enhanced safety features make the knobs well-suited for applications in medical and industrial electronics design, the manufacturer says. BRIDGEVILLE, Pa.—A manufacturer of plastic and metal enclosures for OEM electronics equipment has...
Polycorp Acquires Iron Horse Engineering, Strengthening its Rail Industry Offerings
NEW YORK—Polycorp, a portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners, manufactures engineered elastomer components and systems for critical applications and demanding environments. The company delivers these components and systems to customers in the aerospace,...
Cadence Completes Acquisition of Hexagon’s Design and Engineering Business
The acquisition positions Cadence to capitalize on the physical AI opportunity, the company said. SAN JOSE, Calif.—With its recent acquisition of Hexagon AB’s Design and Engineering business, Cadence significantly expanded its System Design and Analysis (SDA)...
R&D Teams Use Data Intelligence Platform to Reduce Engineering and Production Search Time
A four-decade U.S. fastener manufacturer centralized more than 60,000 drawings and production documents to improve access to engineering and quality information. CHICAGO—CADDi, a global technology company that develops data intelligence platforms for manufacturing,...
Supporting Robotics Innovators with Tailored Motor and Gear Solutions
At SDP/SI, standard and configurable motor and gear options provide a clear path to rapid prototyping and early-stage product validation. HICKSVILLE, N.Y.— For companies developing next-generation robotic systems, partnering with a motion control expert offers a...
Niron Magnetics, Moog Are Partnering to Produce Rare-Earth-Free Actuator Designs for Defense Applications
MINNEAPOLIS—Niron Magnetics and Moog Inc. are collaborating to bring advanced actuator designs for guided munitions systems to market, the companies said in a joint release. Niron Magnetics is a manufacturer of high-performance rare-earth-free permanent magnets. Moog...
New Enclosure Shielding Gaskets Are Designed for Superior EMI/RFI Protection, Manufacturer Says
PLYMOUTH, Mass.—A new line of enclosure shielding gaskets introduced by Tech Etch is engineered to deliver high-performance EMI/RFI shielding for demanding electronic enclosures and cabinet applications, the company said in a release. Designed and manufactured by...









