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What’s driving the future of robotics?
It's not just smarter robots. End-of-arm tooling is becoming a key factor in automation success.
Watch our latest Ask The Expert with Festo to discover the trends shaping robotic gripping and intelligent manufacturing. 👇
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#Robotics #Automation #IndustrialAutomation #Festo #Engineering #DesignSpark #Industry40
Doing more with less?
Discover expert insights, practical strategies and trusted MRO solutions to help reduce costs, improve uptime and make smarter procurement decisions.
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#FacilitiesManagement #MRO #Maintenance #Procurement #FM #Engineering #Reliability
A well-designed PLC architecture does more than control a machine. It determines how easily systems can scale, how quickly faults can be resolved, and how effectively data can flow across modern connected factories.
Learn the fundamentals of PLC architecture, from scan cycles and I/O design to distributed and redundant systems.
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#PLC #AutomationEngineering #IndustrialAutomation #Manufacturing #ControlSystems #Industry40 #Engineering
The future of UK innovation depends on the decisions we make today.
In this @TechRoundUK interview, Mike Bray discusses the importance of skills, technology and support for the engineers shaping tomorrow's world.
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#UKInnovation #Engineering #FutureSkills #STEM #Technology #Innovation #TechInnovation #EngineeringCareers #DesignSpark
How can smarter signalling improve your control panel?
In this Ask the Expert feature, @eatoncorp discusses the RMQ Advanced Indicator and how it's helping operators respond faster with clearer visual communication.
👇 Watch now
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#DesignSpark #Eaton #IndustrialAutomation #Automation #Engineering #Industry40
What happens when AI moves closer to the device?
Discover how the @arduino UNO Q is enabling local LLMs, embedded intelligence and real-world Edge AI applications.
Read more 👇
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#DesignSpark #EdgeAI #Arduino #EmbeddedSystems
One of the best things about #DesignSpark?
Helping innovative brands connect with an engaged engineering audience.
Watch this quick clip to hear why that's one of our team's favourite things about DesignSpark.
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Industrial robotics is entering a new era.
As AI, Edge AI and IoT converge, robots are becoming smarter, more autonomous and more connected.
Explore the latest trends in our guide: weare.rs/4rZ7HIz
Which technology will drive the future of manufacturing?
#Robotics #AI #EdgeAI #IoT #Engineering #Industry40 #DesignSpark
Those first few seconds of motor startup can have the biggest impact on reliability, efficiency, and equipment life.
This article explores starting current, torque, load inertia, thermal effects, and why selecting the right starting strategy is critical for industrial applications.
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#IndustrialAutomation #MotorControl #Engineering #VFD #DesignSpark
A classic connector, re-engineered.
HARTING's Push-Pull D-Sub delivers faster, tool-free connection and disconnection while maintaining secure, vibration-resistant performance.
Read more: weare.rs/4yvkpB7
#Engineering #Connectors #Harting #DesignSpark
Doing more with less?
Discover expert insights, practical strategies and trusted MRO solutions to help reduce costs, improve uptime and make smarter procurement decisions.
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#FacilitiesManagement #MRO #Maintenance #Procurement #FM #Engineering #Reliability
Machine vision is no longer just about inspection.
Today, AI-powered vision systems are helping manufacturers improve quality, automate decisions, increase productivity and unlock valuable operational insights.
In our latest Ask the Expert interview with SICK, we explore what's next for 2D vision, 3D vision and AI in manufacturing.
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#MachineVision #Industry40 #AI #Manufacturing #IndustrialAutomation #Engineering
Hear from one of the team on what makes DesignSpark a valuable part of their engineering toolkit.
Looking to streamline your workflow, stay ahead of emerging technologies, and access advanced engineering resources?
Discover what's included with a DesignSpark subscription: weare.rs/4xXrfhL
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Looking for a practical SDR project?
This guide shows how to use an @arduino UNO Q and an RTL2832U-based SDR dongle to build an ADS-B receiver, decode aircraft transmissions with readsb, and feed live data to Flightradar24.
A solid example of embedded Linux and edge computing in action.
Read the full article here: weare.rs/3VWARvG
#ArduinoUNOQ #RFEngineering #EmbeddedLinux #SDR #ADSB #IoT #Engineering #DesignSpark
AI is already transforming engineering, are you ready?
Explore the DesignSpark AI / ML Solutions Brochure 2026:
NVIDIA & Arduino tech
Dev kits → deployment
Real-world AI applications
💡 Start simple. Scale fast.
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#AI #MachineLearning #Engineering #Industry40 #IoT #DesignSpark #Innovation #EmbeddedSystems #NVIDIA #Arduino
How do you give a robot the ability to think?
From machine vision and autonomous navigation to AI at the edge, @nvidia Jetson™ is helping engineers turn intelligent ideas into real-world solutions.
Discover how Jetson™ developer kits support everything from first robotics projects to advanced AI systems.
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#AI #EdgeAI #NVIDIAJetson #Robotics #MachineVision #Engineering #EmbeddedSystems #Automation
A great reminder that getting hands-on is often the fastest way to learn.
This engineering student shares their experience with the Arduino Starter Kit, from building electronics knowledge and learning C++ to overcoming real-world troubleshooting challenges.
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#Engineering #Arduino #Electronics #EmbeddedSystems #DesignSpark
Buried utilities can be out of sight, but they should never be out of mind.
Tempo Communications explores the fundamentals of underground line locating, from frequency selection to grounding and signal detection.
What's your biggest challenge when working around buried infrastructure?
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#Engineering #Utilities #Infrastructure #ElectricalEngineering #TestAndMeasurement
AI doesn't have to be complex to make a real impact.
In this feature from The Manufacturer, Jude Pullen explores how an AI packaging optimisation pilot, shared through DesignSpark, is helping reduce packaging waste while delivering operational and commercial benefits.
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A great example of engineering, sustainability and AI coming together to solve a real-world challenge.
#AI #Manufacturing #Sustainability #Engineering #DesignSpark
Machine vision is no longer just about inspection.
Today, AI-powered vision systems are helping manufacturers improve quality, automate decisions, increase productivity and unlock valuable operational insights.
In our latest Ask the Expert interview with SICK, we explore what's next for 2D vision, 3D vision and AI in manufacturing.
Watch the full interview now weare.rs/4dQ40yK
#MachineVision #Industry40 #AI #Manufacturing #IndustrialAutomation #Engineering
















