Design News

02/27/2025

Senior Editor Rob Spiegel had a great chat with Matt Fourcade, director of product portfolio management at Dassault Systèmes, at 3DExperience World this week. He walked him through the latest SolidWorks updates and new functionality for product development. Tune in for all the details!

02/27/2025

So far, the US industry has remained quiet in response to President Trump’s plans to impose on goods imported from China and Mexico—until now.

Apple announced a bold commitment to invest over $500 billion over the next four years to expand facilities across the US and support workforce development initiatives.

Read the full article to learn more:

Electronics company will build and expand U.S. manufacturing plants as well as invest in R&D and training to meet future manpower needs.

02/26/2025

“The design and manufacturing industry is getting more competitive," says Jeff Kinder, executive vice president of product development and manufacturing solutions at Autodesk. “To keep pace, designers and engineers are leaning into technology like AI. They’re looking for new ways to work and reinvent their approaches.”

Visit the link to learn how AI-powered tools transform product design to accelerate innovation, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency. https://www.utm.io/uh531

Learn how AI-powered tools transform product design to accelerate innovation, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency.

02/24/2025

Innovation meets the Wild West at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025 in Houston!

Watch as this robot cowboy steals the show with its high-tech moves. 🤖🤠

02/19/2025

As the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) marks its 75th anniversary, MD&M Trade Shows West 2025, in partnership with SWE, hosted the “Driving Leadership for Women in Engineering” panel.

The discussion, moderated by Carol Mitchell-Lin, featured industry leaders Brandy Hutzel, Charlotte Wagner, and Mia M. Fujii, who shared invaluable career-building insights.

Here are some key takeaways from the discussion: https://www.utm.io/uh5HW

At MD&M West 2025, accomplished engineers shared career advice on problem-solving, being prepared, and knowing your worth.

02/19/2025

February’s CEC is on its way!

Register for day one of Raspberry Pi Pico/Pico 2 Development Using Visual Studio Code, taking place on Monday, February 24th! With the introduction of the Raspberry Pi Pico 2, Visual Studio Code was enhanced with an official version of the Raspberry Pi Pico/Pico 2 Visual Studio Code extension. The Pico 2 is based on the new Raspberry Pi RP2350 microcontroller.

This lecture series will describe how to install and set up the new Visual Studio Code development environment. https://www.utm.io/uh26u

02/18/2025

At MD&M Trade Shows West 2025, Peter van Beek, Business Development Manager, Medical, and Carsten Horn, Applications Engineering Manager at maxon, showcased the latest advancements in motor systems, including brushed and brushless DC motors.

🎥 In this Show Short, van Beek demonstrates the modularity of maxon’s components, while Horn discusses power density improvements, new position controllers, custom contract manufacturing, and more. Plus, don’t miss a look at a surgical robot application.

Watch the full video now!

02/14/2025

What happens when engineering meets ? ✨ At MD&M Trade Shows West, Clippard showcased a fascinating musical toy that uses DV valves to control airflow through nozzles, combined with pressure control, to create a one-of-a-kind, music-playing display.

Watch this in action and see how Clippard brings to life through sound! 🎶

02/14/2025

As we pick out greeting cards, chocolates, and flowers, engineers may wonder: How do greeting cards work?

To find out, Design News Senior Editor Dan Carney spoke with Kyle Monson, Merchant Senior Director at Hallmark, about the and craftsmanship behind the cards we rely on for holidays and special occasions. https://www.utm.io/uh4Oz

Design News sat down with Hallmark’s merchant senior director to learn about the tech employed in the company’s greeting cards.

02/13/2025

At MD&M Trade Shows West, we caught up with Chris Brown, VP of US Growth at CADDi, to explore how the -powered CADDi Drawer is transforming the way manage critical data and documentation to save precious research time.

📽️ Watch now to see how AI is streamlining workflows and boosting efficiency in !

02/12/2025

The countdown is on! Are you registered for February’s CEC? Seats are filling up fast!

With the introduction of the Raspberry Pi Pico 2, Visual Studio Code was enhanced with an official version of the Raspberry Pi Pico/Pico 2 Visual Studio Code extension. The Pico 2 is based on the new Raspberry Pi RP2350 microcontroller.

This lecture series will describe how to install and set up the new Visual Studio Code development environment. Register today! https://www.utm.io/uh26t

02/11/2025

Sarah Speltz, marketing manager at HAHN Automation Group showcased a custom automation cell featuring two robots equipped with machine vision for pick-and-place and inspection processes at MD&M Trade Shows West.

Check out the insights from the demo!

02/10/2025

Last week at MD&M Trade Shows West, Nicolas Palacio, applications engineer at Planar Motor, showcased an advanced, fully automated magnetically levitated conveyor system, allowing XBots to move in six degrees of freedom.

Designed for industries like , , , and other sectors where cleanliness is crucial, this system is computer-controlled with the ability to track each XBot.

Watch the video to learn more!

02/09/2025

Evan Dowell, General Manager - Installation Technology at SPIROL, demonstrates the Model PR at MD&M Trade Shows West, showcasing its capabilities for installing pins into hinges and other articulation or alignment points.

Tune in to learn more! ⬇️

02/08/2025

Zoé Bezpalko, Senior Sustainability Strategy Manager for Design & Manufacturing for Autodesk, delivered an impactful session at the Sustainable Manufacturing Expo titled, "How Manufacturers Can Reduce Emissions and Improve Profitability.”

We spoke with her to explore how is currently driving tangible . Here are her key insights. ⬇️

02/07/2025

“The savings that comes from doing these together (environmental sustainability and economics), actually becomes an investment angle for you, not just a cost angle,” said Jim Davis, program oversight and principal investigator at CESMII during the keynote presentation, “Industrial Sustainability: An Untapped Business Advantage” at the Sustainable Manufacturing Expo this week in Anaheim, CA.

Read more about the keynote presentation here: https://bit.ly/3WNJLJC

02/06/2025

Matt Power of SCHNEEBERGER North America (Booth #4733) gives Design News a demo at MD&M Trade Shows West of the MiniScale profile rail featuring an integrated optical encoder that helps reduce installation complexity. Check it out!

02/06/2025

We stopped by the igus booth to get a firsthand look at their dryspin® lead screw technology on display at MD&M Trade Shows West, designed to maximize performance, extend service life, and eliminate the need for maintenance and lubrication.

Max Wahle, Product Specialist at igus, walked us through how it works. Listen in to learn more! 🎧