| September 16, 2025 | Volume 21 Issue 35 |
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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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or contact Kyle Lindsly-Roach at 310.323.5613 x221. |
 | Internal Threading in Hard Materials Now Possible!
"Fasten"-ating: INSACO has a new capability where we can machine an internal thread in ceramic, sapphire, quartz, and other "hard" materials. Our consultative approach ensures we collaborate closely with engineers and designers, understanding their challenges and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. See how our capabilities and experience can complete your next project. Ideal for aerospace, medical, and industrial applications.
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| | Feature articles |
 | Airbus creating next-gen fighter jet cockpit
The futuristic technologies that power Tony Stark's Iron Man suit -- virtual assistants, adaptive interfaces, and gesture control -- could find their way into the cockpits of next-gen fighter jets, such as the Future Combat Air System being developed by France, Germany, and Spain. Airbus is working on it.
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 | 27,000 Stock Metric Gears from KHK
KHK USA offers the largest selection of stock metric gears in North America -- with over 27,000 configurations. KHK USA offers Metric Spur Gears, Metric Helical Gears, Metric Internal Ring Gears, Metric Gear Racks, Metric Bevel Gears, Metric Worms and Wormwheels all from stock! Free 3D CAD models, technical specs and 24/7 price and availability are all detailed online.
See what KHK USA has in stock for you today! |
 | Ferrari Testarossa: The 1980s icon is back!
The ultimate '80s supercar has been reborn. Ferrari's 849 Testarossa is a hybrid plug-in super sports berlinetta equipped with three electric motors alongside the mid-rear twin-turbo V8, delivering a total of 1,035 hp -- 50 more than the car it replaces. It looks sweet too.
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 | 5 Tips: Motion systems for step-and-settle applications
Step-and-settle motion is a fundamental support technology for a variety of critical systems such as diagnostic imagers, but OEMs need to properly specify the motion stages if the system is going to succeed. The process is trickier than it sounds. Thankfully, the experts at Motion Solutions are here to help you find the complex balance between performance and cost while avoiding critical pitfalls.
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 | Made-to-order stamped components for insert molding
Traditionally, OEMs source metal inserts and insert molding services separately. Not anymore. Plastics manufacturers and injection molders are now taking on more of the sourcing responsibility for insert molded parts, and they are partnering with Boker's, who has a long-term proven record for delivering precision stampings with quick turnaround times and ensuring metal inserts are mold-ready upon delivery. Boker's has immediate access to over 2,000 commonly specified and hard-to-find materials.
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 | PFC capacitors for consumer electronics
TDK introduces the B3270xP, a series of ultra-small, metallized polypropylene (MKP) film capacitors tailored for power factor correction (PFC) stages in power supplies for consumer electronics. With their compact design and self-healing properties, these components are engineered for use in high-density circuit designs for devices such as laptops and gaming consoles.
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 | Plastic parts without expensive molds
Urethane Casting and RTV Molding are rapid tooling processes for producing low- to medium-volume plastic parts with production-level quality. This process uses rubber molds to deliver parts without the high upfront costs or long lead times of traditional injection molding. Production-grade materials provide exceptional detail and finish. Learn how the experts at TriMech Advanced Manufacturing can help you make the most of this custom part-making technology.
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| | Most popular last issue |
 | Add-on small gas engine extends EV range for OEMs
What may have sounded like a wacky idea five years ago when there was a push toward going full-on electric makes a lot of sense now. Horse Powertrain is trying to make it easy for battery electric vehicle makers to build in extra mileage and turn their vehicles into hybrids by providing an add-on, briefcase-sized internal combustion engine that could extend range by hundreds of miles -- and be more acceptable to customers.
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