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| September 08, 2026 | Volume 22 Issue 34 |
| | Feature articles |
 | Military: UK trying ground-launched paraglider tech for covert ops
British commandos could soon be equipped with portable powered paragliders for covert missions in hostile territory, thanks to a UK Ministry of Defence-funded invention by a UK startup. Unassembled, the paragliders fit in a rucksack-sized case. Soldiers could quickly assemble and then fly the machines -- complete with weapon mounts -- up to 200 miles for covert ops.
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 | Metal foam could make cars safer in collisions
A new study finds that composite metal foam could significantly improve automobile safety during frontal collisions. Using computational models to run detailed simulations, researchers found that incorporating CMF into automobile "front rails" would allow them to absorb more energy during high-velocity impacts.
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 | Czinger 21C Spyder: California hypercar dreamin'
Los Angeles-based Czinger has created an entirely new species of hypercar with its 21C Spyder -- a 1,250-hp twin-turbo V8 hybrid two-seater with internal structures bearing greater resemblance to bones than car parts. It debuts a world-first braking technology and lots of other 3D-printed parts.
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 | 3M Cooling Film for vehicle roofs launched
New 3M Cooling Film is a roof-applied heat-management solution designed to help keep vehicle cabins cooler, reduce cooling demand, and improve operational efficiency. The aftermarket product uses advanced thermal management technology to reflect more than 85% of solar radiation. Interior vehicle temperatures can be reduced by up to 10 degrees F with this product. Installs like graphics by professional installers using 3M adhesive technologies. Initially designed for fleet and rail operators.
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 | Fasteners for automotive and agricultural equipment
Norm Fasteners has acquired an automotive fastener manufacturing plant in Plymouth, MI, expanding its North American footprint beyond sales, engineering, and logistics. The local facility produces metric fasteners (M4-M24) and engine bolts. Norm’s portfolio includes wheel bolts, studs, custom fasteners, and licensed MAThread® and TAPTITE® products, serving diverse automotive and industrial assembly needs.
Learn more or contact Belgin Tunce
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 | Top-shelf motors: Completely revised maxon catalog
maxon has completely overhauled its 2026/2027 catalog, streamlining its portfolio to reduce complexity and improve navigation. The new structure features dedicated sections for business units -- Medical, Aerospace, Industrial Automation, Mobility -- and specialized fields like Robotics and Space. Key product highlights include new ECX PRIME and ECX FLAT motors, GSW planetary gearheads, and ESCON2/EPOS4 controllers.
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