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August 26, 2025 | Volume 21 Issue 32 |
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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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 | Why landers leave weird patterns on the Moon Multiple Moon landings, conducted over several decades, have produced a remarkably similar pattern of dust on the lunar surface. The recurrence of this pattern created by rockets firing during touchdown, which wouldn't be the same on Earth or Mars, is a long-running mystery that now has an answer.
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 | Ball transfer units: Movement in all directions Ball transfer units are classics in the world of conveyor systems. They are a primary choice whenever it is necessary to turn, move, or transport workpieces with minimal effort. JW Winco has introduced new versions including units with: extra-secure mounts (GN 509.5), integrated vertical springs that extend functionality (GN 509.7), and a novel design with a ball in a plastic friction bearing integrated into the tip (GN 509.11) that includes an external thread for mounting and making precise adjustments. Overall, the GN 509 family encompasses nine types of ball transfer units.
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 | Tech Update: Self-healing materials real-world progress A sci-fi movie staple is the virtually indestructible robot, capable of operating without rest due to extended battery life and regenerating components. New self-healing materials for the real world could represent the first step on the path toward such technologies, according to the market experts at IDTechEx.
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 | Great Resources: ABCs of Gears and more KHK USA takes you on a journey through the history and applications of gears in two information-packed, no-cost volumes called "The ABCs of Gears." Part A is aimed at beginners, while part B moves on to intermediate fare, such as types of gears and tooth forms, heat treatment, surface treatment, production methods, etc. Another mid-level text called "Introduction to Gears" and an in-depth "Gear Technical Reference" are also available. No registration required.
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 | Clog-resistant HydroClaw® nozzle provides powerful stationary tank cleaning EXAIR has recently added a selection of BETE products to its site, including the innovative BETE HydroClaw (HC) tank- and vessel-cleaning nozzle. This clog-resistant design makes it an ideal solution for industries that demand powerful, maintenance-free tank cleaning, such as breweries, wineries, chemical processing plants, or food processing facilities. The nozzle's low-pressure/high-flow operation with 360° spray angle quickly cleans tank walls while simultaneously decreasing water consumption.
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 | LEDs with highest output power available The new OCI-460 SWIR LED series from EPIGAP OSA Photonics features markedly improved output power compared to the company's previous OCI-480 package and all competitive SMD SWIR LED devices. For example, model OCI-460 ID1550-XS operates at 1,550 nm and features drive current up to 1.5A to deliver approximately 13% higher output efficiency over EPIGAP's OCI-480 package. This impressive advancement features 96% higher output power compared to any other SWIR SMD LED currently on the market. Ideal for use in sensing, machine vision, and more.
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 | New Corvette concepts: CX and CX.R The eighth-generation (C8) Corvette design is six years old, and GM is looking to change it up -- at least conceptually. We may see an all-new model before the end of this decade. Will it be similar to the latest CX and CX.R concepts released by the company's designers?
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 | NASA-developed 3D-printable alloy can take the heat A metallic alloy called GRX-810 -- developed by NASA and newly available to the commercial sector -- fills a big materials gap for printed parts. It is estimated that a part made of the superalloy could last up to a year at 2,000 F under stress loads that would crack any other affordable alloy within hours.
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| Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | What's so special about wave springs? Don't settle for ordinary springs. Opt for Rotor Clip wave springs. A wave spring is a type of flat wire compression spring characterized by its unique waveform-like structure. Unlike traditional coil springs, wave springs offer an innovative solution to complex engineering challenges, producing forces from bending, not torsion. Their standout feature lies in their ability to compress and expand efficiently while occupying up to 50% less axial space than traditional compression springs. Experience the difference Rotor Clip wave springs can make in your applications.
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