| October 07, 2025 | Volume 21 Issue 37 |
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 | Compact Meets Powerful: Discover Smalley's New Nestawave™ Spring
Introducing Nestawave™ -- the spring that redefines compact power. As the latest innovation in Smalley's wave spring technology, Nestawave combines the deflection of a Crest-to-Crest® wave spring with the force of a nested spring. It delivers high load capacity and significant travel in tight spaces. Ideal for replacing stacks of Belleville washers, it performs in valves, bearing preloads, compressors, and more. Try the Smalley advantage and request free product samples today.
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 | Cobot laser welding goes mainstream
Laser welding with cobots is now entering mainstream adoption, overcoming initial concerns about safety, complexity, and costs through advances in control software, turnkey safety engineering, and fiber laser affordability. THG Automation's URW-2LF Collaborative Laser Welding System leverages a UR robot and an IPG fiber laser to offer cleaner, faster welds with minimal heat distortion -- plus laser-based pre-cleaning and discoloration removal for superior aesthetics and workflow simplification.
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 | ABB expands Baldor-Reliance SP4 motor line with shaft-grounded models for enhanced bearing protection
Companies can increase motor efficiency by as much as 20% by using units in the ABB Baldor-Reliance SP4 motor line, which features integrated shaft grounding technology. Designed specifically for variable speed drive (VSD) applications, SP4 shaft ground motors offer superior protection against electrical discharge damage, extending motor life and reducing costly downtime. SP4 motors are available in severe-duty cast-iron units covering a power range of 25 to 300 hp, and general-purpose rolled-steel models available in 1/4 to 20 hp.
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 | New steel alloy for 3D printing features ultra-high strength, exceptional weldability
Sandvik has introduced Osprey MAR 55, a highly versatile tool steel powder for 3D printing that bridges the gap between maraging steels and tool steels. With this new alloy, manufacturers no longer have to choose between good weldability of carbon-free maraging steels and the performance of carbon-bearing steels. It provides good mechanical properties and wear resistance. This alloy could be considered for general tooling applications. The exceptional fracture toughness at ultra-high-strength levels also paves the way for use in defense and aerospace.
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 | How to cut EMI gasket costs for military projects
Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) says it is enabling defense contractors to reduce EMI gasket costs without compromising quality or performance. In addition to cost-effective nickel-graphite materials, SSP provides molded or bonded EMI frame gaskets that maximize yields and reduce waste. SSP also makes continuous rolls that are less expensive to produce and faster to fabricate into finished parts.
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 | Stainless steel press-in inserts for casting and soft metals
Manufacturers working with soft metals and die-cast alloys now have an innovative time- and labor-saving solution to create strong, durable metal threads. PEM® 300 series stainless steel CASTSERT® inserts are designed for quick, reliable, and cost-effective installations by pressing into an "as-cast" or drilled hole. This rapid installation method, using a flat punch and anvil, outpaces traditional methods by approximately 80%.
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 | Motion Control Tech Tip: The 6 myths of stage error mapping
According to the experts at Motion Solutions, stage error mapping -- measuring absolute positioning error at a specified set of sampling points -- has gained a reputation for achieving high-accuracy motion control with lower-cost equipment. The theory is sound, but the problem is that there are a lot of misconceptions around stage error mapping that can lead to its use in unsuitable applications and disappointing results. Want to learn how you can use it for its maximum benefit?
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 | 84 years ago: How the inventor of air conditioning helped chill NASA's wind tunnels
Global tensions were high in the fall of 1941 as U-boats harassed ships in the Atlantic and German forces pushed deep into the Soviet Union. There was a critical need for the United States to get the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics' new engine lab in operation. It was especially important to complete its Altitude Wind Tunnel, which could be used to improve the engine performance of high-altitude combat aircraft. By Robert S. Arrighi, NASA Glenn
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 | Hyundai and Genesis show wild-side mod concepts
One looks ready to take on the Moon, while the other looks set to conquer Mars. That's the public relations styling of the latest concept cars from Hyundai and Genesis. Hyundai's latest concept is the racy, all-electric Concept THREE compact Aero Hatch under its IONIQ sub-brand, while Genesis' first adventure vehicle X Gran Equator Concept aims to redefine what makes a sporty SUV a winner in today's market.
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