I bet you plug in your phone to a charger every day. (Or if your phone is old like mine, you’re plugging in multiple times a day.) But do you… Read More
BUILD BETTER DEVICES: USB POWER DELIVERY EXPLAINED
ROBOTICS, AI, AND TACTILE TECH: POWERFUL INSIGHTS FROM THE 2025 ROBOTICS SUMMIT
We recently returned from the 2025 Robotics Summit and Expo in Boston, MA. The event brings together over 5,000 developers focused on building robots for manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, aerospace, defense,… Read More
FROM GEARS TO INTELLIGENCE: THE EVOLUTION OF MECHATRONICS AND ROBOTICS
Over 25 years ago, when I first set out on a career in Mechanical Engineering, I was captivated by the promise of robotics. Yet early on, much of my work… Read More
DIGILENT ANALOG DISCOVERY PRO 3250
Recently we were asked by a client to design a tool which, amongst others features, has the capability to record a signal at 6 million samples per second (MSps) for… Read More
BLENDJET 2 PORTABLE BLENDER TEARDOWN
The BlendJet 2 may appear to be a simple, portable single-serve blender, but beneath its sleek exterior lies a carefully engineered combination of mechanical and electrical components. From its compact… Read More
USING AUTOMATION TO REALIZE THE DREAM OF “FAST, CHEAP, AND GOOD”
“Fast, Cheap, and Good: Choose any two.” This is an often-repeated joke in the engineering world that draws its source from the difficulties incumbent in balancing your time to market,… Read More
AI, ROBOTICS, AND AUTOMATION: POWERFUL TAKEAWAYS FROM THE A3 BUSINESS FORUM
The A3 Business Forum is an annual networking event for leaders in the automation and robotics industries, put on by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). As first-time attendees, Simplexity… Read More
HOW AN INTEGRATED ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT TEAM CAN SOLVE HIRING OR SKILL SET GAPS
Today, many companies are struggling to match engineering skill sets with evolving design requirements for today’s most innovative products. Many aren’t aware of the integrated engineering staffing models they can… Read More
THE INTERACTION BETWEEN FORM AND FUNCTION IN DESIGN ENGINEERING
In the world of product development, the word “design” carries a lot of meaning and can mean different things in various contexts. At Simplexity we do a lot of “design… Read More
HALLOWEEN FUN WITH BATTY BAT BOTS!
This year, I decided to take Halloween mechatronics into my own hands—and invited my five-year-old to join in! Together, we created a family-friendly electronics project that’s perfect for a spooky,… Read More
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Software: Design Complete
Hardware: Pre-production units for design verification
MFG. Readiness: CM schedule and budget, Unit build tracking