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A cotton picker is a complex piece of agricultural equipment made up of hundreds of components that must work together precisely. When one part wears out or fails, finding the correct replacement ...

• Engineers are replacing metals with highperformance plastics to cut weight and eliminate material-related failures. • Designers should reconsider conventional mechanical joining techniques and look ...

This video showcases the creation of a functional machine, demonstrating the assembly of a small **prototype**. Watch as the ...