Engineering Insights That Made an Impact
This year, we explored critical engineering challenges—from fine wire automation to capacitive touch testing—and you responded with curiosity and engagement. In this two-part series, we’re revisiting the blogs that resonated most with engineers like you.
These insights tackled niche technical challenges, delivered solutions, and helped teams achieve better outcomes.
Blog #6
SELECTING A PART FEEDER
Automating part feeding requires precision and flexibility to match your unique application. In this series, we explore four key types of part feeders to help you identify the right solution for high-performance automation.
- PART 1: Flex Feeder – Achieving configurable, high-volume part feeding for a range of sizes and geometries.
- PART 2: Bowl Feeder – Optimizing traditional part feeding with controlled, single-file part orientation.
- PART 3: 3D Bin Picking – Utilizing vision-guided robotics for flexible, dimensionally complex part handling.
- PART 4: Magazine Feeder – Best practices for handling uniformly flat or stackable parts.
Find the Right Part Feeder for Your Application
Blog #5
GUIDE TO FINE WIRE HANDLING
Fine wire and textile automation demand innovative solutions to overcome challenges like tension control, vibration, and delicate handling. This blog highlights engineering strategies that deliver precision and reliability for complex manufacturing processes.
Explore Fine Wire Automation Best Practices
Blog #4
SAFETY ENGINEERING
How do you de-risk automation equipment for safety and performance? This series walks you through Safety Risk Assessments (SRA) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) to identify hazards, improve uptime, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- PART 1: Risk Analysis for New or Existing Equipment – Assess safety risks for new designs or existing systems to proactively identify hazards.
- PART 2: De-Risking Equipment Through a Safety Risk Assessment – Perform Safety Risk Assessments (SRA) to evaluate failure points and prioritize mitigation strategies.
- PART 3: Safety Risk Assessment Case Studies – Explore real-world examples where SRAs improved safety and system performance.
- PART 4: Applying FMEA to De-Risk Your Equipment – Use Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) to identify, prioritize, and address potential failures.
Learn How to De-Risk Your Automation Systems
Looking Ahead:
More Insights to Fuel Your Success
We’ve covered part feeders, fine wire automation, and critical safety strategies—key challenges that drive engineering innovation and success. These insights provide practical solutions to optimize systems, enhance reliability, and solve real-world engineering challenges.
Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll reveal the remaining top blogs of 2024, featuring strategies for testing, GD&T communication, and medical device reliability.
