| April 11, 2023 | Volume 19 Issue 14 |
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 | 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.
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 | Experts answer retaining rings and springs Qs
Every year, hundreds of technical questions are submitted through Smalley's "Ask the Expert" page. The company's team of engineering experts answers the questions directly, but they also post them in a blog for sharing. This selection addresses some commonly asked questions about retaining rings and wave springs. Very useful info.
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 | First Look: Genesis GV80 Coupe Concept -- Sweet!
The designers over at luxury brand Genesis have come up with what we think is one of the coolest new car designs of the year: the GV80 Coupe Concept. The four-passenger, rear-wheel-drive sports car/SUV mashup, which is rumored to sport a turbo V-6, is part of the brand's bid to diversify its lineup with more performance-oriented niche models.
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 | Top 10 best injection molding materials: Xometry
How do you decide what type of plastic to use for your next injection molding project? Xometry can help you narrow your choices. Discover the different strengths and applications for materials that could be ideal for your application by learning about the most common plastic injection molding materials in detail.
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 | Expanded range of short rigid couplings
Ruland has expanded its range of short rigid couplings to include keyways and step bore sizes. This expansion gives designers a wider variety of standard short rigid coupling options for applications with space or weight restrictions or where designers prefer a simplified assembly with fewer screws than traditional rigid couplings. Short rigid couplings offer significantly more torque and torsional stiffness than flexible couplings while fitting in a similar envelope. Sizes range from 1/8 to 2 in. or 6 to 25 mm.
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 | Flat motor leverages disc magnet tech
Portescap's 26BF-2A brushless DC slotless flat miniature motor has a diameter of 26 mm and a body length of 11 mm. Benefiting from the use of disc magnet technology and a cost-optimized design, the 26BF-2A reliably delivers a dynamic motion profile, excellent speed-torque performances, and high-power density in a flat, compact architecture for applications such as robotics, premium tattoo machines, LiDAR, and powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) devices or designs looking to transition from brush DC to brushless DC flat BLDC solutions. This motor features two standout characteristics: a larger front ball bearing and integrated electronics.
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 | Desktop Metal qualifies copper alloy
Desktop Metal (DM), in collaboration with Sandvik Additive Manufacturing, has DM Qualified copper alloy C18150 for binder jet 3D printing on the DM Production System. Chromium zirconium copper offers a combination of strength, conductivity, and corrosion resistance that makes it suitable for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. Sandvik Osprey developed and provided C18150 powder that routinely delivered as-sintered densities of 98 to 99% when printed on the P-1, allowing the automaker to deliver a unique component design that is targeted for high-volume production.
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 | Toyota Grand Highlander: Ultimate family SUV
Toyota's all-new 2024 Grand Highlander offers options from entry level to efficiency to performance -- all in one attractive, versatile, and roomy three-row package. The midsize SUV is available in three powertrains across three grades: the 2.4L turbo gas engine, an efficiency-leading 2.5L hybrid with a manufacturer-estimated 34 combined MPG, and an ultimate performance-seeking 362-hp Hybrid MAX. Rally the troops. There's plenty of room to zoom.
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 | Can LEDs replace lasers?
In a major breakthrough, a Sandia National Laboratories research team has demonstrated the ability to dynamically steer light pulses from conventional, so-called incoherent light sources. This could allow low-power, relatively inexpensive sources like LEDs to replace more powerful laser beams in new technologies.
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | See how shock absorbers are made
Go behind the scenes to see how QA1 shock absorbers are made from start to finish -- from CNC machining to anodizing, dyno testing, and packaging. Get a peek at the production process of the double adjustable shocks along with the machinery and tools used to create them.
See how QA1 shocks are made. |
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