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| August 05, 2025 | Volume 21 Issue 29 |
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 | Need Inserts? We make it E-Z.
E-Z LOK threaded inserts allow users to repair or reinforce threads without the need for special taps or installation tools. Our line of threaded inserts is used in metal, plastic, wood, composite and additive industries. Extensive inventories of standard products are available throughout the U.S., and we are also able to produce special threaded inserts to print or per application requirements. Our products are available through a variety of different channels depending on the volume needed.
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 | Mitigate the effect of heat-build up in machine tools
Heat build-up impacts the accuracy of CNC machine tools. Thermal expansion of the ballscrew can cause significant errors. Using FORTiS encoders to create a full-closed servo loop can maintain higher accuracy by mitigating the effects of thermal growth. Read our application note to discover the FORTiS encoder's advantages against heat.
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| | Feature articles |
 | Stronger, less expensive titanium alloy for 3DP
Engineers in Australia have developed a way to formulate better alloys for 3D printing. Their efforts have produced a new type of 3D-printed titanium alloy that is about a third less expensive than the material commonly used now, and it boasts improved strength and performance.
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 | 66 years ago: First flight of X-15 hypersonic rocket plane
A joint project among NASA, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Navy, the X-15 hypersonic rocket-powered aircraft greatly expanded our knowledge of flight at speeds exceeding Mach 6 and altitudes above 250,000 feet. Between 1959 and 1968, 12 pilots completed 199 missions. The results influenced the development of future programs such as the space shuttle. By John Uri, NASA Johnson Space Center
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 | Secure parts in seconds without tools:
Quick-release solutions
JW Winco has added a quick-release star knob to its product range, building on the current selection of various quick-release nuts. Together, they offer designers a wealth of options for quickly and securely fastening covers or the like without the need for tools. Removable quick-release star knobs and nuts speed up set-up tasks and shorten idle times. The quick-release star knob GN 6336.9 sits firmly in the locating thread after at most one full turn. This is made possible by an innovative design.
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 | Industrial 3-axis accelerometer has high offset stability
The SCA3400-D01 XYZ accelerometer from Murata Manufacturing is aimed at industrial applications such as structural health monitoring, machine control, inertial measurement units, and construction tools and systems. It combines high offset stability over temperature and time, good linearity, low noise density, and excellent robustness. The more stable the offset is, the greater the accuracy of the sensor's measurements.
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 | 16-mm motors with matching gearhead and encoders
FAULHABER's new brushed motor 1627 GXR with copper-graphite commutation impresses with its high power and a wide range of equipment options that enables it to meet the requirements of modern drive solutions. It offers flexible voltage variants from 4.5 to 24 V and different bearing configurations. The motor can also be individually adjusted. Easily combine with metal planetary gearheads in the GPT family and new IEX3 magnetic encoder for a complete solution -- all from a single vendor you can trust.
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 | All-new CD Power-Series Couplings: 10 sizes, 5 hub styles
Zero-Max's all-new CD Power-Series of Servo-Rated Composite Disc Flexible Shaft Couplings boasts a higher power density, providing higher torque capacity in a smaller, more compact solution. Featuring the field-proven Composite Disc technology that has earned the trust of engineers for the most demanding motion control applications, these couplings are ideal for use in applications with aggressive motion profiles that include repetitive speed changes, acceleration/deceleration, start/stop, indexing, and reversing.
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Top Engineer's Toolbox, and Top Videos.
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | Stack anything -- like it's nothing
AmbiStack is the new AI-powered robotic solution from Ambi Robotics that was purpose-built to transform how goods are packed and shipped. This system provides unmatched density (up to 99%), rapid deployment, and flexible configuration for mixed-SKU environments, while handling barcode scanning along the way. Stack cases up to 50 lb on pallets, carts, AMRs, or the floor -- AmbiStack adapts to your operation. You can even sort and stack six, 12, or even more pallets with a single machine for either inbound or outbound operations.
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