| January 17, 2023 | Volume 19 Issue 02 |
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 | Custom Injection Molding With Xometry -- Fast, Simple, High-Quality
Save $500 on your first injection molding project with Xometry, where low-cost tooling allows for rapid injection molding to be produced in as fast as 10 business days. From low-volume runs to production molding of a million units, Xometry's team of engineers supports your project every step of the way.
Visit Xometry.com to get pricing, lead times, and DFM feedback for injection molding and 17+ manufacturing processes including CNC machining, 3D printing, and laser cutting.
Start a quote now on www.Xometry.com. |
| | Feature articles |
 | 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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 | Corvette 70th Anniversary Edition
Chevrolet is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its iconic Corvette -- the longest running nameplate of any car on the road today -- with special edition cars. Its 70th Anniversary Edition package boasts unique badging and features for 2023 Corvette Stingray 3LT and Z06 3LZ coupe and convertible models.
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 | Top Education: 3D-printing design for industrial engineers -- No-cost course
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.
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 | Top Product: In-wheel motor unit upgraded to carry 500 lb
If you are a developer of mobile robots and the like, it may be worth your while to check out ElectroCraft. The motor and motion solutions provider has expanded its award-winning MobilePower wheel drive family with the MPW86, which features a high-torque-density brushless DC motor with a heavy-duty integrated planetary gearbox mounted inside the hub of a lightweight aluminum wheel with custom tread. The MPW Wheel Drive combines optimum performance with high efficiency, quiet operation, and long life -- and now it can handle heavier loads.
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| | Most popular last issue |
 | World-class single- and multi-axis stages
BUILT IN THE USA from parts imported from Taiwan and elsewhere, HIWIN's single- or multi-axis motion systems using ballscrew-driven or linear motor stages combined with direct drive rotary tables are 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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 | New Standard Parts Handbook from JW Winco
JW Winco's printed Standard Parts Handbook is a comprehensive 2,184-page reference that supports designers and engineers with the largest selection of standard parts categorized into three main groups: operating, clamping, and machine parts. More than 75,000 standard parts can be found, including the most popular sellers and brand new products such as toggle clamps, shaft collars, concealed multiple-joint hinges, and hygienically designed components (including ones made of metal-detectable plastics or antibacterial materials).
Get your Standard Parts Handbook today. |
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | Pilot recounts tales of SR-71 Blackbird
The SR-71 reconnaissance aircraft flew missions around the globe from 1966 to 1998 at speeds above Mach 3 and altitudes of 85,000 ft or more. Although its many contributions to national security will never be fully revealed to the public, the Skunk Works marvel holds world aviation records for its speed and altitude. In this interview with former SR-71 pilot Col. Buzz Carpenter, you'll hear a first-hand account of the aircraft's power and majesty.
View the video. An oldie but goodie. |
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Bipedal robot sets 100-m dash droid record
Cassie the robot, invented at the Oregon State University College of Engineering, snagged a Guinness World Record for the fastest 100 meters by a bipedal robot: 24.73 sec. An especially difficult challenge was getting the robot to start from a free-standing position, run, and then return to the free-standing position without falling, but the OSU team figured it out using targeted mechanical hardware design and advanced AI for control.
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What's a magnetic GHOST fastener?
PEM® GHOST™ Fastening Technology from PennEngineering uses a fully concealed pinch-lock mechanism to create a secure and sleek lock with zero visible evidence of disassembly once engaged. Using a magnetic release tool on the concealed fastener actuates the internal components, unlocking the pinch-lock grip and instantly releasing the pin from the fastener. From automotive interiors to access control systems, this clever fastening tech is adaptable to many applications.
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