Machine Design surveyed some of its readers to better understand how engineers use custom components. Results show 85% of engineers rely on custom parts, which have a median price of about $500. And ...

About 200,000 commercial ice machines go into service every year. A lot is demanded of them during their lifetime. They must deliver cubes in quantity to meet the demands of the business they serve, ...

Heavy machinery industry is experiencing significant change driven by automation, electrification, and sustainability considerations. Major equipment manufacturers are turning to digital monitoring ...

Learn how to build a DIY Steam Machine using a Framework Desktop motherboard. SFF mini gaming PC a compact 4K-ready build ...

A deep dive into the technological progress of today’s smart valves, bearings, brakes, gearboxes and actuators, and what’s next. A robotic arm with three Ogura spring-applied brakes on the pivot ...

Advances in sensing on view at Hannover Messe next week rely on laser technologies. Scientists use a trick to make the slightest strain on parts of a tooling machine visible. They can measure stress ...

Scientists have used advanced additive manufacturing technology to create 'smart' machine components that alert users when they are damaged or worn. Scientists at the United Technologies Research ...

Machine component manufacturer Precision Separators bought six computer numerical control (CNC) machines from machine industry company Hurco to manufacture and produce components for private company ...