Design & Development Today

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Startup Giving Legacy Industry Robots Ability to 'See'

The company works across multiple industries, including automotive, electronics and data centers.

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New Drone Falls From Sky Like Maple Seed, Then Sails Like Boat

They call it the Albatross.

The Easiest Way to Find Your Perfect Connector

Harwin’s new Connector Selector lets you visually explore and choose the right product in just a few clicks. Refine your product criteria, get 3D models and much more.

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Case Study: Designing Manufacturing Equipment

R&D CFD, an engineering firm in Italy, designs equipment for manufacturers across many industries—from automotive to food and beverage. To meet unique needs, the company simulates hundreds of designs and scenarios, saving time and reducing costs as it helps the firm create the optimal equipment design.

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German Wind Turbine Stands Taller Than Eiffel Tower

The developer describes it as the tallest in the world.

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Which 2026 Tariffs Can Manufacturers Recover?

Manufacturers could recover millions in 2026 tariff costs through duty drawback, but most never file.

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Canadian Company's New Michigan Facility to Boost Vehicle Data, Sustainable Mobility

Supporting automotive reverse engineering, embedded systems development and software development.

Revolving Handles for Industrial Applications

Elesa revolving handles transfer manual force and prevent pivoting and rotary movements from being transmitted to the handle element. Available in a wide range of styles for multiple applications. Bundle and save up to 20% off products online.

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Trump Says South Korea Will Invest $54B in Natural Gas Project in Alaska

South Korean officials said they have not committed to the project.

Your Next Vulnerability May Be an Exhausted Employee

That is not an HR talking point. It is a business risk.

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Pandora Opens $150 Million Jewelry Factory Powered by Renewable Energy

It will produce up to 60 million pieces of jewelry a year.

Introducing LEADERS, Your New Resource from DDT

Design & Development Today's new LEADERS page showcases the top products, technologies, and solutions serving industrial design engineers. Explore LEADERS for more information on how these offerings provide critical advantages for engineers.

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ABM Launches Technical Training Center in Idaho to Meet Demand for Semiconductor Talent

The company expects the center to offer an annual capacity for 500 participants at launch.

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Hormel to Acquire Chicken Processor Brakebush in $1B Deal

The company expects the move to bolster its protein portfolio and foodservice operations.

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100 Years Ago, Schrödinger’s Equation Shed Light on Quantum Physics

A century-old equation still unlocks quantum secrets shaping tomorrow's technology.