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Unpacking the architectural advancements, performance gains, and practical considerations of the latest PCIe generations for technical professionals.
Here we look at the basics of bending sheet metal, including bending radius, K-factor, and bend allowance calculations, helping you design manufacturable sheet metal parts.
From the experts at CDFAM Computational Design Symposium
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NimbleTrack delivers precision-tailored MRO fixture for aviation, solving the challenges of low accuracy and poor fit with traditional tools. It allows instant scanning right on the airport apron, capturing high-precision 3D data in just 10 minutes and significantly boosting maintenance efficiency.
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Learn how to calculate impedance in AC circuits – from basic RLC components to complex transmission lines and PCB traces. This guide covers the theory, formulas, methods, and tools needed to determine impedance accurately and ensure proper impedance matching in their designs.
SCANTECH's NimbleTrack enabled Waido to design a precision-fit widebody kit for the Tesla Cybertruck—despite complex surfaces and no CAD files. Its wireless, markerless, and high-accuracy scanning captured every detail in just 2 hours, helping create the bold “Cyberbeast” kit, now a bestseller.
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Surface Mount Technology PCB assembly is a revolution in electronics design, enabling smaller and more reliable circuits. This guide explores the basics of SMT PCB assembly, how it works, and industry standards. This article is for electronics designers to help understand critical SMT design aspects.
The benefits of 3D printing can be exploited by engineers, with high-quality hardware and materials leading to new products across diverse industries
This article explores the key factors influencing trace width, provides practical guidelines, and highlights best practices for selecting the correct dimensions based on current-carrying demands in modern PCB design.
A step-by-step guide on designing and fabricating modern printed circuit boards (PCBs) for professional and academic applications.
Building on the NimbleTrack series’ core strengths—wireless freedom, lightweight portability, and high accuracy—this intelligent system takes detail capture to the next level. With high-performance industrial cameras and smart algorithms, it reveals the finest features with exceptional precision.
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This article explores a vital power-saving technique in digital design, covering core concepts, implementations, and the differences between fine-grained, coarse-grained, and software-controlled methods. Learn why clock gating is crucial for energy efficiency, its applications in diverse systems.
CAD file types are fundamental to modern engineering workflows. This guide explores different CAD file formats, explaining their uses, advantages, and how to choose the right format.
What is the most flexible 3D printing material? Here we discuss the options, from consumer TPU and TPE filaments to industrial-grade elastomers used in SLA and SLS.