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Texturing Methods for Additive Manufacturing

Discover innovative texturing methods for additive manufacturing, enabling customized designs and efficient production with Carbon DLS printers at Sherpa Design.

Key Architecture Decisions for Maximizing Battery Life in Embedded Systems

Discover essential architectural decisions that impact battery life in low-power embedded systems and learn how to optimize your design from the start.

FEA Boundary Conditions: A Practical Guide for Mechanical Engineers

Get reliable FEA results by mastering key boundary conditions. This guide is full of practical tips for mechanical engineers.

Engineer the Product First: Best Approach to Teamcenter Implementation

Explore how an engineering-first approach to Teamcenter implementation enhances product development, ensuring systems support your unique processes for optimal results.

The Real Reason NX CAM Runs Badly on Your Laptop

Discover how hybrid graphics in laptops can hinder Siemens NX CAM performance and learn the essential hardware configurations for optimal CAD/CAM efficiency.

What's new in NX 2512

Take a look at the new features in Siemens NX 2512, including flange enhancements, axial pattern layout and optional bodies in Boolean features.

Mechanical Design Best Practices for Wearable Device Prototyping

Sherpa shares key mechanical design principles in navigating the tradeoffs inherent in wearable design; materials, ergonomics, battery, thermal, and durability.

3D Printing for Electrical Engineering Applications

Discover the benefits of advanced epoxy resins for demanding electrical engineering applications in semiconductor, automotive, and industrial markets.

Crafting A Product Requirements Document for Better Proposals

Enhance product development with a solid Product Requirements Document (PRD) to ensure accurate proposals, team alignment, and fewer surprises. Learn how to craft a PRD ...

What's new in Teamcenter 2512

Explore the major updates in Teamcenter Tc2512, including a new Home page design, improved performance, and significant changes in software architecture.

Filter Placement and Selection in Optical Sensor Mechanical Design

Optimize optical sensor performance with our comprehensive guide on filter selection, placement, and integration.

What's new in NX 2506

Review new features in Siemens NX 2506, including enhancements in sketching, flexible PCB design, and Boolean operations, for streamlined design workflows.

Mechanical Robustness in Optical Sensor Housing Design

Optical sensor packages must maintain precise optical alignment while surviving the mechanical stresses of real-world use. Tips for mechanical robustness.

Effective Thermal Management in Optical System Packaging

Optimize your optical system with effective thermal management strategies to maintain performance, image quality, and user comfort.

Engineering Guide to Optical Sensor Packaging

Discover the intricate world of optical sensor packaging, ensuring precise alignment and protection to maintain image quality and sensor performance over time.

Light Characterization and Optical Testing at Sherpa

Explore how Sherpa uses advanced optical tools and testing methods to ensure precise light sensor calibration and consistent device performance from UV to infrared light ...

The Art of Estimating: Being Comfortable with Guessing as an Engineer

Learn how engineers can become comfortable with guessing and provide useful estimates, balancing accuracy and uncertainty to facilitate better project planning.

Manufacturing Strategies for Mid Scale Builds

Efficient mid-scale manufacturing strategies to optimize production with minimal investment, focusing on planning, layout, and continuous improvement.

New Product Design Challenge “Pace of Innovation”

New Product Innovation often lags inside companies—here we examine why, and how to accelerate product development without derailing your current success.

What's new in NX 2412

Explore the latest features of Siemens NX 2412, including Selecting Similar Edges, Sketch Checking, Transfer Voids and Flex Transition.

Guide to Designing for CNC Machined Parts

A guide to the best practices for designing parts intended for CNC machining, based on what we have learned over the years at Sherpa.

What's New in NX 2406

Explore the latest features of NX 2406, including Sketch Navigator, Manual Sketch Method, Sketched Bridge Transitions, Synchronous Assemblies, and enhanced copy-paste ...

NX Admin Guide: Connecting NX to Teamcenter

A series of NX Admin videos that will show you how to connect NX to Teamcenter and administer it in a managed environment.

Bike Constructors Challenge 2024

Two teams of engineers at Sherpa were tasked with designing, producing, procuring and assembling a bike for the office that employees can use around town.

Integrating Thermal Design for Efficient Product Development

Integrating thermal design, from first principles and building model simulations to validating prototypes is critical in new product development.

Sprint product development for a thermal rangefinder

Sprint product development project for thermal rangefinder shows how Sherpa turns your ideas into working prototype without taxing your internal resources.

The Yin and Yang of product development

Industrial design and Mechanical Engineering are both critical in new product development. Here we layout tips for streamlining the handoff.

Digitally Transforming Teamcenter Installation Methods

Explore the benefits and considerations for each of the three approaches to digital transformation for Teamcenter: Greenfield, Brownfield, and Bluefield.

Opto-Mechanical Engineering

Sherpa has deep expertise in opto-mechanical design from complete mechanical and electrical systems design, optics packaging, sealing and focus mechanisms.

Finding NX CAD Training Solutions

Getting newly hired engineers up to speed on NX CAD is crucial. But how do you find the right training solutions? We assess the options.

Designing for glass in consumer electronics

Designing for glass in consumer electronic devices can be challenging. Here we provide tips and best practices for designing with glass components.

Design for Testing with the IP67 Water Test

IP67 is a common rating for consumer product devices. Here we lay out the steps to perform the test along with best practices for ensuring products pass.

Outsourcing New Product Development: Finding the right partner

Finding the right new product development partner can help you reach new heights. Here is a guide to outsourcing engineering services.

Carbon Additive Manufacturing Shop

Our Carbon additive manufacturing shop utilizes three Carbon M2 printers, one new M3 Max, a Smart Part Washer, and Carbon’s Design Engine.