| January 23, 2024 | Volume 20 Issue 03 |
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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 specs and 24/7 price and availability detailed online.
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| | Feature articles |
 | U.S. Army gets world's largest metal 3D printer
The U.S. Army's new Jointless Hull machine (made with the aim of 3D printing a tank hull in one piece) is the world's largest additive and subtractive manufacturing apparatus. It 3D prints parts up to 30 ft long that are forging-level quality using a new technology called additive friction stir deposition.
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 | First all-electric Acura: ZDX & ZDX Type S
Acura's first all-electric vehicle, which will wear the resurrected ZDX nameplate, includes a 500-hp Type S model, the most powerful Acura SUV ever. With room for five, the 2024 Acura ZDX high-performance SUV features dynamic styling, top-class technology, and comprehensive charging solutions.
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 | 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.
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 | Radar automatically monitors rotor blade manufacturing
Identifying defects in fiber composite materials during the production process is now possible thanks to a new and novel radar method developed at the Fraunhofer Institute. The technology automatically and non-destructively monitors the manufacturing process of components such as wind turbine rotor blades.
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 | World's first metalens fisheye camera
2Pi Optics has begun commercialization of the first fisheye camera based on the company's proprietary metalens technology -- a breakthrough for electronics design engineers and product managers striving to miniaturize the tiny digital cameras used in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), AR/VR, UAVs, robotics, and other industrial applications. This camera can operate at different wavelengths -- from visible, to near IR, to longer IR -- and is claimed to "outperform conventional refractive, wide-FOV optics in all areas: size, weight, performance, and cost."
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 | 70% longer service life for linear bushings
As a result of an optimized production process, Bosch Rexroth's segmental linear bushings with plastic cage used in a wide variety of industries achieve a load capacity that is up to 20% higher and a service life that is up to 70% longer. They are part of a Rexroth round guide with a matching shaft. The increase in load capacity makes it possible to use a smaller size in many cases while meeting the same requirements. Downsizing reduces system costs, saves space, and reduces weight.
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 | Build your own mini synchronous drive systems
With the Miniature Synchronous Drive System from Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI), you can put your own 1-, 2-, or 3-mm design together in a snap. The tiny timing belts and pulleys are engineered and manufactured to give high accuracy and smooth, dependable operation in 3D printers, moving security cameras, med devices, robotic surgical equipment, self-service machines, and more. Advantages include no-slip synchronization, accurate positioning, high torque transmission with low backlash, quiet operation, and long belt life.
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| | Most popular last issue |
 | Most Popular 2023 Part 1
Part 1 of our most popular articles and items from 2023: Mini Wankel engine, Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is fastest muscle car, 2,000-HP SuperVan, first-ever Mustang GTD, NASA braced-wing plane, Top Products, Top Tech Tips, Top Videos.
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 | Most Popular 2023 Part 2
Part 2 of our most popular articles and items from 2023: Ducati super single-cylinder engine, Dodge Hornet is fastest CUV, Ramcharger 1500, all-electric Bobcat skid-steer loader, Ford Ranger Raptor, Hyundai zero-turn wheel unit, toroidal propeller, Top Products, Top Tech Tips, Top Videos.
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