| October 21, 2025 | Volume 21 Issue 39 |
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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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 | 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.
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 | How Nissan engineers apply 'Nissan-ness' across segments
What makes a Nissan feel like a Nissan? Traits such as confident handling, everyday comfort, and user-friendly technology are shared across the lineup. To maintain that sense of Nissan-ness, engineers on the new all-electric LEAF engineering team included people who have helped develop trucks, SUVs, sedans, and the legendary Z sports car.
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 | Porsche 911 Turbo S: Most powerful production 911 ever
The new 2026 911 Turbo S is the most powerful production 911 to date thanks to an innovative twin-turbo powertrain with T-Hybrid technology. The 701-hp all-wheel drive sports car combines outstanding performance with a high degree of exclusivity, long-distance comfort, and everyday usability in Coupe and Cabriolet options.
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 | What's a SLIC Pin®? Pin and cotter all in one!
The SLIC Pin (Self-Locking Implanted Cotter Pin) from Pivot Point is a pin and cotter all in one. This one-piece locking clevis pin is cost saving, fast, and secure. It functions as a quick locking pin wherever you need a fast-lock function. It features a spring-loaded plunger that functions as an easy insertion ramp. This revolutionary fastening pin is very popular and used successfully in a wide range of applications.
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 | Keep a firm footing with JW Winco
Every machine, every test system, and every filling station -- none of them floats suspended in the air. They all rest on specific, functionally optimized elements like leveling feet or, if mobility is required, casters. Leveling feet support loads both statically and dynamically, while wheels and casters support units on the move. JW Winco has a huge selection, from light-duty to high-load, available from different material types and loaded with different features. See all your options, including new hybrid units such as EN 22882, which combines a polyamide caster and leveling foot into a single component.
Learn about JW Winco leveling feet, casters, and hybrid solutions. |
 | Oxygen analyzer optimizes combustion systems
The new Rosemount CX2100 In Situ Oxygen Analyzer from Emerson is designed to provide the critical info needed to optimize combustion processes and help manufacturers meet emissions standards, reduce energy costs, and increase safety. The CX2100 is simple to install with a transmitter that can be mounted up to 300 ft away from the probe. Its guided setup and commissioning are a snap, and maintenance is easy due to the probe's quick connect/disconnect feature. Autocalibration features regularly measure analyzer accuracy. Industries include power and utilities, chemicals, petroleum and refining, metals and mining, and more.
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 | Linear actuator from igus handles up to 600 kg
The drylin SLX-8060 from igus is a ready-to-install linear axis equipped with a dryspin lead screw drive. The corrosion-resistant system can handle axial loads up to 600 kg (1,323 lb), making it ideal for logistics, robotics, and manufacturing applications in packaging and automated material handling. Designed to simplify and accelerate assembly, the SLX-8060 can be mounted directly to aluminum construction profiles without pre-drilled holes. igus offers the SLX as a complete system with optional motor and control packages, ensuring fast deployment for automation and motion system developers.
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 | New sheet metal capabilities for faster, cost-efficient builds
meviy, the on-demand custom parts manufacturing service developed by MISUMI Group, has expanded its sheet metal processing capabilities -- a game-changer for engineers and designers working under tight timelines and budgets. The upgrade includes support for thicker materials (up to 0.5"), bending up to 0.25", and new tapped and countersunk hole options -- all while maintaining meviy's trademark speed and simplicity. From fixture plates to machine frames, this opens the door for faster, low-precision structural builds.
Learn about meviy's many new service offerings. |
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 | Fly like you're a Star Wars scout trooper: Volonaut Airbike
The Volonaut Airbike is a "superbike for the skies" powered by jet propulsion. It is designed to carry one person at speeds up to 63 mph. The vehicle's designer, Polish inventor and entrepreneur Tomasz Patan, says it is "seven times lighter than a typical motorcycle thanks to use of advanced carbon fiber materials, 3D printing, and a minimalistic (design) approach." Empty, it weighs 66 lb. It can carry up to a 209-lb rider using diesel, biodiesel, Jet-A1, or kerosene for fuel. So far, max run time is 10 minutes. Check out the website after the video for more details. [Credit: Video screenshot courtesy of Volonaut]
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 | Aston Martin DB12 S: Top-shelf performance and style
The DB12 S is the new halo model of Aston Martin's legendary DB bloodline, with "S" denoting the highest performing derivative of an established model. The luxurious and racy coupe features more power through its upgraded 4.0-L twin-turbo V8, high-end lightweighting, and special aero touches. Plus, it just looks cool.
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | Expert design tips and tricks for 3D printing
Join Xometry's 3D-printing experts, Greg Paulsen and Matt Schmidt, as they reveal practical strategies to help you optimize your designs, improve print quality, and reduce costs across your 3D-printing projects. Learn about file-prep best practices, how to reduce costs on 3D prints, key design considerations when working on tolerance or resolution, and much more. Lots to learn here.
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