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October 25, 2022Volume 18 Issue 40


Image - HRG Miniature Roller Type LM Guide
HRG Miniature Roller Type LM Guide
The HRG from THK is an LM Guide that uses rollers for the rolling elements. As the smallest roller type guides, the HRG8, 10, and 12 achieve higher rigidity and a longer service life than other LM Guide models of similar size. It can handle loads applied from four directions. The HRG can be used in a variety of mounting orientations (wall-mounted, horizontal, inverted, and vertical), making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
Find out more from THK.

In this issue of Designfax

  • DOD says U.S. manufacturing ecosystem key
  • Novel new rotary electrical contact for wind turbines
  • New data transmission record: 2x internet traffic
  • Cadillac CELESTIQ: All electric, ultra luxury, super pricey
  • 3D-printing design for engineers: No-cost course
  • 3D-printing considerations for classic Porsche parts
  • Why are there different servo drive form factors?
  • Complete factory automation solutions: Rexroth
  • Tech Tips: Guide to vibration-proof fasteners
  • Industrial imaging at warp speed
  • Pull-type solenoids in a range to meet tons of applications
  • Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action
    • What's a rotating detonation rocket engine?
  • Most Popular Last Issue
    • Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet America
    • Spacecraft impact alters asteroid orbit
    • New tech charges EV battery in 10 minutes
  • New Products
    • Electrical, Mechanical, Motion
    Cover Image: Cadillac CELESTIQ all-electric ultra-luxury sedan

News

Thinnest ferroelectric material ever paves the way for new energy-efficient devices

Allison Transmission introduces hydrogen fuel cell vehicle testing

Racing company licenses innovative fast-charging battery technologies from Oak Ridge lab

New 3D-printing method promises faster printing with multiple materials



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Make Automation Work for You
With Learn OnRobot, detailed knowledge and resources on automating robotic applications are easily accessible to all. The FREE learning platform gives intuitive and practical guidance on how to integrate, operate and successfully deploy OnRobot solutions into collaborative applications on any leading robot brand.
Find out more.

Feature articles

Image - DOD says U.S. manufacturing ecosystem key to economic growth, innovation, competitiveness
DOD says U.S. manufacturing ecosystem key to economic growth, innovation, competitiveness
The transformation to Industry 4.0, through advanced digital technologies across engineering and manufacturing, is set to bring the U.S. manufacturing ecosystem to the forefront of modernization -- and with it, a demand for a sustained pipeline of talent and strong domestic manufacturing centers. Find out where some of your tax dollars are going to support U.S. advanced manufacturing and education.
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Image - Novel new rotary electrical contact eliminates reliance on rare-earth magnets for large-scale wind turbines
Novel new rotary electrical contact eliminates reliance on rare-earth magnets for large-scale wind turbines
Motivated by the need to eliminate expensive rare-earth magnets in utility-scale direct-drive wind turbines, Sandia National Laboratories researchers developed a fundamentally new type of rotary electrical contact. Sandia is now ready to partner with the renewable energy industry to develop the next generation of direct-drive wind turbines.
Read the full article.

Image - New data transmission record: 2x internet traffic on single chip
New data transmission record: 2x internet traffic on single chip
An international group of researchers has achieved dizzying data transmission speeds and is the first in the world to transmit 1.8 petabits per second, which corresponds to twice the total global internet traffic at any one time, but carried only by the light from one optical source.
Read the full article.

Image - Over 26,000 Stock Metric Gears
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!

Image - Cadillac CELESTIQ: All electric, ultra luxury, super pricey
Cadillac CELESTIQ: All electric, ultra luxury, super pricey
Cadillac says its new handcrafted, all-electric, ultra-luxury CELESTIQ will be the flagship "that reestablishes the iconic brand as the Standard of the World." The dual-motor, all-wheel-drive 17-ft-long sedan boasts 600 hp and a GM-estimated driving range of 300 miles on a single charge -- and each unit will be a bespoke, one-of-a-kind vehicle.
Read the full article.

Image - 3D-printing design for industrial engineers: No-cost course
3D-printing design for industrial engineers: No-cost course
What do you need to know as an industrial engineer to get started in 3D printing? Experts at Xometry, the world's largest digital manufacturing marketplace, have created an on-demand course so you can learn about the various 3D-printing processes, as well as design tips that you can implement when creating 3D models for use with additive manufacturing processes. "Principles of 3D Printing Design for Industrial Engineers" features videos, quizzes, and more to help guide you from your initial concept to a finished 3D-printed product.
Learn more.

Image - 3D-printing considerations for classic Porsche parts
3D-printing considerations for classic Porsche parts
Nick Allen from 3DPRINTUK talks with Wiesner Design, a company that combines a passion for classic Porsches and additive manufacturing to bring rare and no-longer-available parts back to life. Martin Wiesner explains what parts he 3D prints, what types of 3D printing he uses, and the considerations and tradeoffs involved with different print technologies. Wiesner has also created an incredible 3D-printed 1:4-scale model of the very first Porsche 911 engine ever produced.
Read the full article.

Image - Why are there different servo drive form factors?
Why are there different servo drive form factors?
Servo drives come in all shapes and sizes -- just ask the engineers over at Advanced Motion Controls. Oftentimes, a key part of deciding which servo drive to use for your application is deciding which form factor to use, which raises the question: What exactly is a form factor, and why are there so many of them? Learn about types, benefits, and applications.
Read this informative Advanced Motion Controls article.

Image - Complete factory automation solutions from Bosch Rexroth
Complete factory automation solutions from Bosch Rexroth
Bosch Rexroth is showcasing complete factory automation solutions that boost consumer packaged goods (CPG) productivity at PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2022 this week (Oct. 23-26). Demonstrations include open control systems, plug-and-play smart mechatronics, autonomous mobile robots, cobots, flexible conveyors, and more. The main focal point is a live multi-tech demo that integrates several automation technologies: a lightweight, maneuverable Kassow Robot picks up product from a moving VarioFlow plus conveyor to place it on a pallet, and when the pallet is full Rexroth's MP1000R AMR moves the product to a storage location using Rexroth's ROKIT Locator software.
Learn about all the technologies featured.

Image - Tech Tips: Guide to vibration-proof fasteners
Tech Tips: Guide to vibration-proof fasteners
How do you ensure the fasteners you're using won't loosen in an application that is prone to vibration? Engineers frequently debate that question. The experts at JW Winco run through the common solutions, including threadlockers, pre-installed nylon patches, and more.
Read this short, informative engineering tip.

Image - Industrial imaging at warp speed
Industrial imaging at warp speed
When fast-moving scenes need to be captured in all their details, a high-performance transmission interface is essential in addition to the right sensor. With uEye Warp10, IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH is launching a new camera family that, thanks to 10GigE, transmits data in the Gigabit Ethernet-based network at a very high frame rate and virtually without delay. The first models with the IMX250 (5 MP), IMX253 (12 MP), and IMX255 (8.9 MP) sensors from the Sony Pregius series are now available.
Learn more.

Image - Pull-type solenoids in a range to meet tons of applications
Pull-type solenoids in a range to meet tons of applications
Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) has released their S-20-100X model of high-efficiency, low-cost Pull Type Tubular Solenoids (1 in. diameter x 2 in. long). Their S-20-100X series features 18 different solenoids to select from based on the voltage, duty cycle, force, and stroke requirement of the user. MSS solenoid coils typically use Class F 23- to 40-AWG windings with Class A insulation for better protection of the solenoid during longer duty cycles. Applications include: vending machines, medical dispensing, mixing, valve control, farm machinery, disconnects, transmission shifting, fire suppression systems, cabinet locks, door controls, and sorting equipment.
Learn more.

Most popular last issue

Image - Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet America special edition
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet America special edition
Porsche is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its 356 America Roadster with a special America edition of its Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet. The 473-hp red, white, and blue convertible will be made specifically for the North American market and will be one of the rarest Type 992 cars.
Read the full article.

Image - Spacecraft impact alters asteroid orbit by 32 minutes
Spacecraft impact alters asteroid orbit by 32 minutes
NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission was a smashing success. Data obtained after the spacecraft slammed into its target on Sept. 26 at 14,000 mph shows the kinetic impact altered the asteroid's orbit markedly, completing the first planetary defense test of asteroid deflection.
Read the full article.

Image - New tech charges almost any EV battery in 10 minutes
New tech charges almost any EV battery in 10 minutes
A new breakthrough in electric vehicle battery design from researchers at Penn State has enabled a 10-minute charge time for a typical EV battery. The technology relies on internal thermal modulation, an active method of temperature control to demand the best performance possible from the battery.
Read the full article.

Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action
What's a rotating detonation rocket engine?
According to Capt. Tylor Rathsack, Deputy Branch Chief, Rocket Propulsion Div., Air Force Research Lab, a rotating detonation rocket engine uses detonation instead of deflagration (slow, predictable burning) to burn fuel -- a whole new ballgame for rocket design.
View the video.
Still interested? View Rathsack's 9-min. presentation.

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