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| March 10, 2026 | Volume 22 Issue 10 |
 | New way to tame combustion instability in engines
Engineers have long battled a problem that can cause loud, damaging oscillations inside gas turbines and aircraft engines: combustion instability. These unwanted pressure fluctuations create vibrations so intense that they can cause fatal structural damage to combustor walls, posing a serious threat in many applications.
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 | 2026 Rogue Plug-in Hybrid: A Nissan first
The new 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-in Hybrid is the brand's first plug-in hybrid in the U.S. With room for seven, it delivers an estimated 38 miles of all-electric range using its two electric motors. Its hybrid powertrain includes a 4-cylinder gas engine for an estimated total driving range of up to 420 miles. It is exceptionally comfy too.
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 | Key considerations for battery-powered motors
Battery-powered motor applications require careful design considerations to pair motor performance and power consumption profiles in concert with the correct battery type. This Power Electric article covers power requirements, performance considerations, and battery choices to assist you in selecting an efficient motor and a battery with the appropriate capacity. Good technical info.
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 | Motor revolutionizes industrial power tools
Portescap's 40EC-Pro PowerTool (PT) brushless slotless motor facilitates the transition from manual to powered devices and supports the shift from brushed to brushless technologies. It comes in two lengths. The 40EC-Pro PT delivers up to 30,000 rpm and 1.1-Nm peak torque in a compact 40-mm, 230-g package. The 55-mm version adds an integrated fan boosting continuous power from 150 W to 425 W. Cost-optimized and compatible with R32/R40 gearheads and M-Sense encoders, it's ideal for 18-V battery-powered industrial hand tools.
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 | Solutions for weighing and force measurement
AutomationDirect now offers Sensy 2172L series single point, 5510 series shear beam, and 2782 series tension/compression load cells that deliver flexible solutions for weighing and force measurement. They are ideal for applications ranging from small packaging scales to rugged industrial tanks and conveyor systems. Built from aircraft-grade aluminum or stainless steel, these models feature built-in overload protection, accuracies down to 0.03% of full scale, protection ratings up to IP67, and capacities up to 2,000 kg.
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 | FlexiSan modular spray system for mobile and efficient equipment and plant sanitation
BETE's FlexiSan™ Modular Spraying System offers a portable, cost-effective spray solution that enables mobility and effective cleaning and sanitization across a wide range of industrial applications. Engineered for flexibility and performance, the FlexiSan system allows operators to quickly rinse and apply cleaning and sanitizing agents to a variety of equipment, including conveyors, hoppers, bins, and mixers, as well as other critical process areas. Handles everything from light washdowns to heavy cleanups.
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 | Best-seller: Copper filament for 3D printing
Virtual Foundry, the company that brought us 3D-printable lunar regolith simulant, says Copper Filamet™ (not a typo) is its best-selling metal filament. This material is compatible with any open-architecture FDM/FFF 3D printer. After sintering, final parts are 100% pure copper. The company says this is one of the easiest materials to print and sinter. Stainless steel, porcelain, aluminum, and titanium available too.
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 | HVACR low-voltage vertical drives save space
ABB's ACH580 UL Type 12 and Type 4X Vertical Bypass Drives pair the ACH580 VFD with E-Clipse Bypass technology in a compact, standardized enclosure for mechanical rooms, data centers, and utility spaces. Built for demanding HVACR environments, they ensure continuous operation, protect against dirt and moisture, and deliver precise motor control, energy efficiency, and intuitive operation for fans, pumps, and compressors.
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| | Most popular last issue |
 | NASA Spinoff: Keeping cool, containing flame
Developed from NASA technology, a thin, fire-retardant foam made by Solarcore is popping up all over the place, making EV batteries safer, HVAC systems quieter, snow boots warmer, and RVs more comfortable. So what's in the secret sauce of this highly adaptable and effective advanced thermal insulator?
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | Ka-boom! Inside Sandia's 300-ft blast tube facility
Sandia's giant blast tube enables test engineers to simulate extreme blast environments for developing and qualifying critical test articles. The facility provides precise control of pressure, pulse duration, and shock-wave velocity, achieving higher pressures and longer pulses than previous systems. Its reconfigurable design tailors conditions to sponsors' needs, generating unique data. By concentrating blast energy with high precision and repeatability, the tube delivers essential insights for modeling and systems teams.
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