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| October 14, 2025 | Volume 21 Issue 38 |
 | Aston Martin DB12 S: Top-shelf performance and style
The DB12 S is the new halo model of Aston Martin's legendary DB bloodline, with "S" denoting the highest performing derivative of an established model. The luxurious and racy coupe features more power through its upgraded 4.0-L twin-turbo V8, high-end lightweighting, and special aero touches. Plus, it just looks cool.
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 | E-Z LOK expands line of press-in inserts for plastics
E-Z LOK, a leading manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic, and wood, has expanded its E-Z Press™ press-in threaded inserts to include new lengths and thread sizes of stainless steel and brass versions for thermoset and thermoplastics. Learn all about press-in inserts, including for 3D printing, and see them in action.
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 | Did you know etching is a machining option for Inconel?
In engineering, the materials that are hardest to work with are often the ones you want most in your design -- and Inconel is no exception. The very qualities that make this family of nickel-chromium superalloys so valuable also make the materials extremely difficult to machine. There is another option, though, for some applications.
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 | Where do you get drone parts?
Based in Buffalo, NY, Allient is furthering its robust technology foundation to deliver advanced motion and power solutions for unmanned aerial systems, starting with COTS propulsion motors and extending to electronic speed controllers, gimbals, propellers, mission-ready kits, and power/electronic solutions. Across all product categories, the company manufactures more than 5 million motors annually.
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 | New Ultra Duty Line Vac for maximum wear resistance and throughput
EXAIR's new Ultra Duty Line Vacs™ offer the most powerful and durable pneumatic conveyors yet. Engineered specifically to withstand highly abrasive conveying tasks, the Ultra Duty Line Vac's design combines a hardened alloy and ceramic material that provide exceptional resistance to wear over extended periods of time. This makes it the ideal choice for moving abrasive materials such as peat, sand, glass, powders, and other fine media commonly found in blasting, grinding, and finishing operations. Three sizes available to fit standard hose or tube diameters.
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 | Kollmorgen Essentials™ System: Affordable, precise motion
Introducing Kollmorgen Essentials™ Motion Systems: High-performance, affordable, and precise motion for every industrial axis. These pre-configured systems enable simple sizing and selection, while multiple onboard communication protocols ensure seamless integration. Each system combines an optimally matched servo drive, a servo motor with integrated absolute multi-turn feedback, and a combined power/data cable. With ease of installation and commissioning, Kollmorgen Essentials ensures reliable performance across key industrial applications from packaging and warehouse automation to material handling and forming.
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 | Rotary sensor counts to 44 turns -- even when you lose power!
Novotechnik, U.S. introduces the MC-1 2800 Series of 44-Turn multi-turn sensors with several new output interfaces. These sensors feature patented, non-volatile technology that retains turn count even when power is lost and reports correct count when power is restored. In addition to the IO-Link interface, the MC-1 now features an analog ratiometric, CANopen, and CAN SAE J1939 interface options. Mechanical life is more than 50 million movements. Applications include automotive and off-highway vehicle steering and driveline, agricultural and construction machinery, medical equipment, and gate drives.
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 | MATLAB Copilot: Generative AI-powered assistant
MathWorks has launched MATLAB Copilot, a generative AI assistant for MATLAB that enhances productivity and accelerates development for engineers, scientists, and researchers. Available in the latest MATLAB and Simulink Release 2025b (R2025b), the new product is designed to streamline coding, debugging, and learning within the MATLAB environment. MATLAB Copilot offers intelligent features that support users throughout their development workflows, including: Chat and Learn, Code Smarter, and Understand and Improve.
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | Fly like you're a scout trooper in Star Wars: Volonaut Airbike
The Volonaut Airbike is a "superbike for the skies" powered by jet propulsion. It is designed to carry one person at speeds up to 63 mph. The vehicle's designer, Polish inventor and entrepreneur Tomasz Patan, says it is "seven times lighter than a typical motorcycle thanks to use of advanced carbon fiber materials, 3D printing, and a minimalistic (design) approach." Empty, it weighs 66 lb. It can carry up to a 209-lb rider using diesel, biodiesel, Jet-A1, or kerosene for fuel. So far, max run time is 10 minutes. Check out the website after the video for more details. [Credit: Video screenshot courtesy of Volonaut]
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