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The USA at War = Military Robotic Innovation

Stefan Wolpert
Latest Blog Post: Much of the USA's history reflects great technological advances during times of duress like war. Developing the most mechatronic device to fight, investigate, cover rough terrain and survive explosions is a big deal these days. Stefan takes a look at recent groundbreaking tools.

Posted in Robotics,  Automation,  Aerospace/Defense,  Industry/Application,  Computers/Software,  Electronic Systems,  Mechanical Systems,  Control Systems | 2008-04-28 00:00:00

Dynamics: When Size Matters

Razvan Panaitescu
Latest Blog Post: The "what-ifs" of mechatronics. What happens when you add dynamics, kinematics, statics, gravity, friction? Razvan explores.

Posted in Engineering Methods,  Actuators,  Motors/Resolvers,  System integration services | 2008-04-15 00:00:00

Engineering Needs a Better Image

Stefan Wolpert
Latest Blog Post: Why are engineers not as well-regarded as scientists? doctors? CEOs? Lawyers? The schooling isn't any easier, that's for sure. Is it image?

Posted in Engineering Methods,  Simulation Software,  3-D CAD modeling software,  2-D CAD modeling software | 2008-04-02 00:00:00

Google Lunar X PRIZE draws in higher education

Stefan Wolpert
Latest Blog Post:  A rocket, lander and rover destined for the moon is the ultimate mechatronic system. Will universities become the platform for space research and exploration? Will NASA remain top dog?  Or will the Google Lunar X PRIZE change space exploration?

Posted in Robotics,  Engineering Methods,  Consumer Products,  Automation | 2008-03-06 00:00:00

Finding System Engineers for Mechatronic Product Development

Stefan Wolpert
Latest Blog Post: Where should engineers learn to integrate a multidisciplinary approach? Stefan Wolpert makes his case on why Mechatronic processes should be explored in the classroom.

Posted in Robotics,  Medical,  Engineering Methods,  Consumer Products,  Careers,  Automotive,  Automation,  Aerospace/Defense,  Industry/Application | 2008-02-21 00:00:00

Operation with the da Vinci Surgical System

Stefan Wolpert
Latest Blog Post:  The da Vinci system has electromechanical arms for holding a dual lens, dual 3-CCD sensor camera and all the tools required for surgery from Intuitive Surgical. Stefan Wolpert explores this non-autonomous robot.

Posted in Automation,  3-D CAD modeling software,  Embedded controllers | 2008-02-15 00:00:00

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Razvan Panaitescu
Razvan Panaitescu is the manager of the Application Development and Mechatronic Support Department within Siemens Energy and Automation, Production Machines business unit. Before joining Siemens he held professor tenures and research positions in Electric Drives and Control Engineering at various Universities in Romania, Norway and USA. He has a PhD and Master degrees in Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor degree in Economics. More


Mechatronics on Campus

Stefan Wolpert
Stefan Wolpert is pursuing his Bachelors of Science in electrical and computer engineering at Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering in Needham, MA. He plans to focus on electrical hardware and software integration at Olin College, and may pursue a future graduate degree in systems engineering. He interned in the engineering department at Lehigh Cement and prior to that ran a local computer repair business. He has always had a mechanical knack, but has been drawn into the electrical world. Stefan is an avid skier and pianist. More

 
 

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