Go Big: Large Automation Design
As automation becomes more demanding there is a need for stronger materials and larger equipment. In this post,…
Give Your Design a Boost: Boost Mechanisms
A mechanism designed to generate a large force from a small force is called a boost mechanism. Mechanical components…
UPDATE MAKEiT, Inc: Project Bigfoot
This week we catch up with our friends at MAKEiT, Inc on their project Bigfoot as well as…
The Technique of Losing Weight: Part Two
Strength and Shape Design Considerations After looking at ways to use different plastics instead of metal in last…
All Things FIRST®: Mechanical Paradox
For the last post of the FIRST® Robotics series, we sat down with our sponsored FIRST® Tech Team,…
All Things FIRST®: Supplier Perks
This year MISUMI USA became a Silver Supplier for the FIRST® Robotics Competition. This competition is for high…
