Your Top Engineering Blogs: The Final Highlights
Welcome to Part 2 of our Top Blogs of 2024—a celebration of the insights and innovations that resonated most with engineers like you. In this final installment, we explore testing strategies, advanced GD&T communication, and medical device reliability—all critical topics to improve systems, precision, and performance.
These insights solve real-world technical challenges, provide actionable solutions, and help teams achieve better outcomes.
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TESTING CAPACITIVE TOUCH SENSE
Capacitive touch systems are everywhere, but ensuring their reliability in real-world conditions is complex. This blog explains the testing methods engineers use to guarantee seamless user experiences, even in challenging environments.
- Signal-to-Noise Ratios: Ensuring accurate touch performance in noisy electro-mechanical systems.
- Surface Curvature: Overcoming design challenges for curved and non-standard surfaces.
- Environmental Factors: Accounting for thermal changes, water interference, and long-term sensor drift.
Learn How to Improve Touch Sensor Performance
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DESIGN FOR INSPECTION
Precision in design requires mastering GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing). This series explores advanced techniques to ensure designs are clearly communicated, reducing ambiguity and improving manufacturing outcomes.
- PART 1: Improving GD&T Communication – Prevent design misinterpretations with clear and consistent communication.
- PART 2: Thinking Outside of CAD for Successful Outcomes – Bridge the gap between design intent and real-world inspection.
- PART 3: Creating Better GD&T Datum Coordinate Systems – Build reliable datums for more accurate inspections.
- PART 4: Using Advanced GD&T Techniques – Apply advanced methods to clarify designs and minimize errors.
Master Advanced GD&T Techniques
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DEFINING THE EXPECTED SERVICE LIFE OF MEDICAL DEVICES
How long should a medical device last? This blog outlines the five critical steps for estimating service life—balancing safety, performance, and regulatory compliance. Thoughtful design choices ensure reliability for life-saving equipment.
- Align with IEC 60601-1: Meet safety and performance standards for medical devices.
- Set Service Life Targets: Define goals based on customer needs and critical component limitations.
- Develop a Use Model: Analyze usage cycles, environmental factors, and wear conditions.
- Identify High-Risk Components: Use FMEA to pinpoint failure modes and prioritize improvements.
- Test for Reliability: Verify performance with cycle testing, HALT, or HAAS to confirm end-of-life durability.
Learn the 5 Critical Steps to Ensure Medical Device Reliability
Thank You for an Impactful 2024
Thank you for revisiting the top insights of 2024 with us! These blogs tackled key engineering challenges like precision, testing, and reliability—providing actionable strategies to improve outcomes and drive innovation.
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