What're the differences between a mechanical and electronic differential?

Gearheads often talk of limited-slip and locking differentials, but how do the "standard" mechanical diffs compare with ...
Machine Design

Software simulates mechanical systems with chains, gears, and belts

MSC Software (MSC), Santa Ana, Calif., recently showed me its new Adams/Machinery program that works inside of the Adams/View interface (Adams lets users build and simulate models of any mechanical ...
Machine Design

What’s the Difference Between Geared and Direct-Drive Actuators?

Robotics development is being fast-tracked these days as companies look at ways to create new solutions for everyday problems. Robots are becoming smarter through artificial-intelligence (AI) learning ...