| September 20, 2022 | Volume 18 Issue 35 |
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 | World-Class Stages -- Faster to Market by HIWIN
HIWIN builds single- or multi-axis motion systems in the USA with parts made in Taiwan and elsewhere, using ballscrew driven or linear motor stages and direct drive rotary tables in Chicago, perfect for prototyping and small-run custom applications. Components, drives, controllers, brackets and cable chains are included. Contact us to get started on your design.
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 | Over 26,000 Stock Metric Gears
KHK USA Inc offers the largest selection of stock metric gears in North America -- with over 26,000 configurations. KHK USA offers Metric Spur Gears, Metric Helical Gears, Metric Internal Ring Gears, Metric Gear Racks, Metric Bevel Gears, Metric Worms and Wormwheels from stock! Free 3D CAD models, technical spec and 24/7 price and availability detailed online.
See what KHK USA has in stock for you today! |
 | All-new HyperX design software aimed at composites and metals
If you're into composites, take note. Collier Aerospace recently introduced its new HyperX design and analysis software for composite and metallic structures. This CAE solution provides powerful and sophisticated capabilities, including stress analysis and sizing optimization, which are key to reducing structural weight, shortening development schedules, improving producibility, and achieving airframe certification.
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 | 2024 Ford Mustang: Newly chiseled powerhouse
The all-new, 7th-generation, 2024 Ford Mustang lineup includes some nip-and-tuck design changes, the most powerful 5-liter V8 ever, and the most technologically advanced, driver-centric cockpit of any Mustang to date. Besides the standard, GT, and convertible, there's a very cool and mysterious Dark Horse variant too.
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 | Top Tech Tip: Innovative way to take up tolerances!
Smalley Linear Springs are a continuous wave formed (marcelled) wire length produced from spring-tempered materials. They act as a load-bearing device with approximately the same load/deflection characteristics as a wave spring. Linear Springs are now available as a standard part in carbon and stainless steel, with over 200 sizes.
Learn specs and applications. |
 | New manufacturing technology could transform production of critical components
Researchers at Los Alamos National Lab have developed a near-net-shape manufacturing technology to produce higher quality, more reliable components with greater efficiency. Their novel pseudo-hot-isostatic-pressing (P-HIP) technology improves upon the shapes achieved through conventional uniaxial hot-pressing of ceramic and metal powders, providing high density distributed more evenly through the whole part.
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 | New compact touchless linear position sensors
The TFD Series of touchless linear position sensors from Novotechnik provides wear-free operation in tight spaces. The TFD-4000 Series uses a magnetic position marker to provide a touchless measurement range of 0 to 14, 24, or 50 mm -- depending on model. These sensors make measurements through air and non-magnetic materials. Sensing direction can be either parallel or perpendicular to mounting holes. Applications include textile, packaging, and sheet metal machinery; medical applications; marine; mobile engine management; and construction, agricultural, and forestry machinery.
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 | Brushless slotted flat motor weighs only 15 grams
The 20ECF brushless slotted flat motor is the latest motor to join Portescap's flat motor line. The motor's 19-mm rotor diameter is notably smaller than the 20-mm diameter of competitive solutions. At 15 grams, the 20ECF provides a mass savings of at least 30% when compared to competing motion solutions. The motor's design optimization also helps it achieve a 50% improved motor regulation factor relative to standard available solutions. Applications include surgical and service robotics, lab automation, premium tattoo machines, electric grippers, LiDar, and pumps.
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 | How Onshape is helping RoboGym build a better BattleBot
Learn how team RoboGym, five engineering graduates from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, uses cloud-native CAD and collaboration tools to design their 250-lb "killer" BattleBots. After struggling using SOLIDWORKS and Autodesk Inventor between team members, they switched to Onshape and are all on the same design page now, whether creating an updated flamethrower or a better Deadlift bot. [Photo credit: RoboGym]
Read this informative Onshape blog. |
 | Test your knowledge: High-temp adhesives
Put your knowledge to the test by trying to answer these key questions on how to choose the right high temperature-resistant adhesive. The technical experts from Master Bond cover critical information necessary for the selection process, including questions on glass transition temperature and service temperature range. Some of the answers may surprise even the savviest of engineers.
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 | Mini-FAKRA cable assemblies for automotive and industrial applications requiring high data transfer rates
Amphenol RF has expanded its AUTOMATE Type A Mini-FAKRA product series with pre-configured cable assemblies. These assemblies feature a straight quad port mini-FAKRA jack on both ends and are designed on low-loss TFC-302LL. AUTOMATE assemblies support data transmission rates up to 20 Gbps, which makes them ideal for automotive and industrial applications that require high data transfer rates to communicate information for safety, performance, and entertainment without lag.
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| | Most popular last issue |
 | Bentley Mulliner Batur: Next-gen muscle-car vibes
Bentley is giving a first look at its muscular new design language with its limited-edition Mulliner Batur coupe, a 730-hp twin-turbocharged W12 fastback that's the company's most powerful car ever. It boasts four-wheel steering, 48-V electric active anti-roll bars, exceptional interior tailoring, and touches of titanium and 18K gold.
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 | Exoskeleton proving its mettle for Army soldiers
A team of engineers from Vanderbilt U. has completed a collaborative project with the U.S. Army to design and test a first-of-its-kind exoskeleton called SABER that supports soldiers participating in sustainment and logistics operations. Biomechanical evaluations revealed the 3-lb nonpowered suit reduced stress on soldiers' backs by more than 100 lb while lifting and increased their endurance by over 60%.
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 | Metal stamping revolution: Digital Sheet Forming
Desktop Metal has just launched Figur G15, the first commercial platform of its kind to shape standard sheet metal on demand directly from a digital design file using all-new, patent-pending Digital Sheet Forming (DSF) technology -- no stamping tools, molds, dies, or presses required. Imagine the savings!
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | New 3D-printing resin creates static-dissipative parts
The new xESD resin from Nexa3D, a leading maker of ultrafast professional and industrial polymer 3D printers, is a rigid photoplastic material with a stable carbon nanotube dispersion that delivers optimal static-dissipative performance and isotropic mechanical properties, which are required by the electronics manufacturing industry. The xESD resin allows users to create custom jigs, fixtures, grippers, assembly aides, and enclosures in hours without the risk of ESD damage to high-value electronic components. Available for NXE Pro series printers and the XiP desktop 3D printer.
View the video and learn what else is new from Nexa3D. |
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