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So we've selected using a gas engine to power a cable drive. How do they connect and how do we control that motion? Find out how we are going to do this. [aweber listid=6351119 formid=59506199...

I'm often asked why pneumatic systems operate at much lower pressures than hydraulic systems. There are many benefits to using pneumatic systems especially in the food and medical industries. But...

Yes, we are going to add a launch to our roller coaster to make it more fun! So how are we going to do that? [aweber listid=6351119 formid=59506199...

Parallel links are one of the best and easiest ways to maintain level with the ground, but often we just need to keep the same angle.  I once designed a holder for a seam welding robot that...

There are some "old" machines that are just fascinating to see how they work. This is one of them! I am always amazed how complex operations were done in years passed without the use electronic...

There are many times in my design career that I needed to translate an object without rotating.  Lifting an object on a table is a great example of this.  At an airport we may see a baggage loader...