This is part of a series discussing some key high-level challenges of the hardware product development process and how to tackle those problems so that you can mature your design… Read More
FROM DEMO TO DONE: ENGINEERING HARDWARE THAT ACTUALLY SHIPS
A FIRST STEP FOR GENERATIVE MCAD
There are many companies exploring AI in mechanical design in 2026. Before we jump into generative design, let’s first acknowledge that AI can help with many aspects of the design… Read More
KINETIC CONFERENCE: TRENDS IN AI TOOLS FOR HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT
One of the most exciting parts of Hardware FYI’s Kinetic conference last week was the set of presentations from companies building AI tools for hardware development. Here are some of… Read More
DMA‑DRIVEN PWM FOR HIGH‑ACCURACY STEPPER MOTOR CONTROL
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) sits at the heart of many motor control implementations, from simple DC speed control to the precise step timing required by modern stepper drivers. While generating… Read More
PIEZOELECTRIC ACTUATORS FOR EMBEDDED HAPTICS: A PRACTICAL ENGINEERING COMPARISON
Piezoelectric materials have long played an essential role in modern electronics. Their defining property—the piezoelectric effect—allows specific crystalline and ceramic structures to convert mechanical stress into electrical charge, and conversely,… Read More
TRANSFORMATIONAL TECHNOLOGY: AI, ROBOTICS, AND AUTOMATION AT THE 2026 A3 BUSINESS FORUM
The annual A3 Business Forum is a premier networking event for leaders across the automation and robotics industries, hosted by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). This was my second… Read More
ROBOTIC GIFTS FOR ENGINEERS AND STEM STUDENTS
Robotics toys are no longer novelties. A growing number of consumer platforms now expose the same foundational subsystems engineers work with every day: electric actuators with feedback, multi-modal sensors, embedded… Read More
TOP 5 TECHNICAL CHALLENGES IN HUMANOID ROBOTICS
The race to deploy humanoid robots at scale is accelerating, with shipment forecasts projected to reach 10,000-15,000 units by 20271 and production costs dropping up to 40% year-over-year2. Yet beneath… Read More
ROBOBUSINESS 2025: INSIGHTS FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS
I recently attended RoboBusiness 2025, a gathering of robotics innovators, engineers, and industry leaders focused on the latest advances in AI, automation, and robotic technologies. The event offered a unique… Read More
LESSONS LEARNED FROM SUCCESSFUL (AND FAILED) ROBOTICS PROJECTS
With the amount of attention given to robotics, humanoids, and physical AI, there are many new entrants and startups in the field. They often have great, even industry-changing ideas, but… 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