Dean Takahashi blogs about Hydra, a $250 game console built for programmers. Well, hobbyist programmers, to be exact. Or rather, people who want to be hobbyist programmers. The machine features an ...

Efficiency is a key design criteria for almost all components and systems on a piece of heavy-duty equipment—as well as for the machine itself. Hydraulics are one of the many areas in which ...

These days, almost every component and system in a piece of heavy equipment is becoming more intelligent through the incorporation of sensors and the Internet of Things (IoT). “The core vision of IoT ...

Designed for continuing operation without human intervention, the Krauss-Maffei CZ machine is equipped with an industrial robot for parts removal and placement.The innovative design of this ...

Hydraulic injection molding machines remain a popular option on many shop floors, especially for the production of larger parts. Once the dominant machine in the injection molding segment, hydraulic ...

The trend is clear: More and more metalworking presses are going with servocontrol. “At trade shows, you increasingly see only hydraulic servos or presses running off cranks,” says Delta Computer ...

Hydropneumatic accumulators are widely used in industrial and mobile hydraulic systems because they provide auxiliary power during peak periods. This lets designers select smaller pumps, motors, and ...

Editor's note: A long-time industry veteran and expert on scientific molding, John Bozzelli is a processing guru, consultant, and principal of Injection Molding Solutions in Midland, MI. A current ...