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| May 21, 2024 | Volume 20 Issue 19 |
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 | What is the C-Flex Pivot Bearing?
It's a flexure-based bearing utilizing internal flat crossed springs, capsuled in a cylindrical housing, to provide precise rotation with low hysteresis and no frictional losses. The C-Flex bearing will offer infinite life when used within its rated load and rotation values. Applications include Medical, Industrial, Aerospace, Semiconductor, and Optical.
Advantages include: Frictionless, Backlash-free, Self-centering, Simple installation, Low hysteresis, Vacuum applications, Stock items, No lubrication, No maintenance, and Infinite life.
Learn more from C-Flex, The Leader in Flexing Metal Technology.
View the C-Flex Pivot Bearing training page. |
 | Air Force uses new process to make rocket engines
The Air Force Research Lab's Rocket Propulsion Division recently designed, printed, built, and hot-fired a first-ever, single-block rocket-engine thrust chamber additively manufactured using a new process called laser powder directed energy deposition (DED). Impressively, the printer's build box can accommodate 7-ft-tall parts.
Read the full article. |
 | Bentley Batur Convertible: Ultimate customizable droptop
Bentley is winding down the use of its iconic W12 engine with the ultra-exclusive and ultra-customizable Batur Convertible, which furthers the innovative design DNA introduced by its coupe sibling. Sporting a 740-hp hand-assembled 6.0-L twin-turbocharged engine, loads of driving tech, and a price tag north of 2 million smackers, it's the ultimate luxury droptop for a very select few.
Read the full article. |
 | Try the Smalley advantage with free samples
As the inventor of the edgewound wave spring and spiral retaining ring with over 100 years of manufacturing excellence, Smalley is the Engineer's Choice® in providing wave springs, retaining rings, and constant section rings for all your application needs. Smalley's wave springs and retaining rings have space-saving capabilities and can help bring out the most of your application! Ready to try the Smalley Advantage?
Request samples of our products today! |
 | What they didn't teach you about fittings in engineering school
Do you know why an old standard "Christmas-tree" barbed fitting may not be your best choice for your miniature fluid power application? Experts at Beswick Engineering run through the common types of fittings used in these smaller pneumatic applications, along with thread sizes and seals to help you make the correct choice. They also touch on pressure and temp ranges, chemical compatibility issues, rigid and flexible lines, and the ease of assembly and maintenance.
Read the full article. |
 | High-temp cabinet cooler keeps incineration process in business
An EXAIR client company handles waste treatment on a large ship by operating an incinerator. The area where the incinerator is located gets very hot (over 120° F). This causes failures in the electronics package used to control the incineration process. Since compressed air is readily available, EXAIR's Model HT4225 Cabinet Cooler System is being used to keep the panel cool. It saved the customer from having to replace their control units due to the hot conditions in the incinerator room. Thermostat control is also available, conserving air and operating only when needed to minimize air consumption.
Learn about EXAIR's huge selection of Cabinet Coolers. |
 | Top die casting design tips
Optimize your die casting project's manufacturability with these 23 top design tips from Xometry. Ensure your work is cost effective too, so you can hit the ground running and have the highest chance of success. Tips include: fillets and radii, wall thicknesses, ribs and metal savers, holes and windows, parting lines, finishes, and more.
Read the Xometry article. |
 | Bosch Rexroth new linear motor modules
Fast, compact, and precise. These properties characterize the new linear motor modules (LMM) with integrated screw-free direct drive from Bosch Rexroth. The axes are available in sizes 140, 180, and 220 mm and feature a zero-backlash direct drive. They complement the existing linear motion technology portfolio as a ready-to-install solution offering excellent value for money. The linear motor modules are available in all sizes with iron-core linear motors. Standard strokes are up to 1,540 mm and forces up to 2,400 N.
Learn all the specs and options. |
 | Unlock cost savings: Revolutionary GAM GPL Gearbox
The GPL planetary gearbox, when paired with your preferred servo motor, delivers a solution that can match the fit and performance of direct drive motors while offering significant cost savings. With <6 arcsec backlash, GAM says this gearbox outperforms all other zero-backlash gearboxes on the market, making it the ideal choice for your applications. Discover how one company realized significant savings by replacing multiple direct drive motors with the GPL gearbox in a modular housing.
Read the GAM application story. |
 | AI development kit for multi-camera products
The QCS6490 Vision-AI Development Kit from Avnet enables engineering teams to rapidly prototype hardware, application software, and AI enablement for multi-camera, high-performance, Edge AI-enabled custom embedded products. The kit facilitates design with the new, energy-efficient MSC SM2S-QCS6490 SMARC compute module based on the Qualcomm QCS6490 processor. Provides support for up to four MIPI CSI cameras and concurrent Mini DisplayPort and MIPI DSI displays.
Learn more. |
 | Fun: LEGO The Lord of the Rings Barad-Dûr
Build the epic dark tower of Mordor and Eye of Sauron in this challenging 5,471-piece LEGO set that will keep your inner Middle Earther busy on its own mythic quest. The almost 3-ft-tall tower comes complete with throne room, which includes a compartment that opens to reveal a map, and a ladder on the top floor of the tower. The build is split into four main sections, with the tower section being fully modular. LEGO fans with more than one copy of the set will be able to stack this section to build a taller tower.
Learn more at LEGO. |
| | Most popular last issue |
 | Ferrari 12Cilindri: V12 power with ultimate style
Inspired by the Gran Turismo cars of the 1950s and 1960s, the new Ferrari 12Cilindri two-seat berlinetta is a 830-hp, race-bred stunner with a 6.5L V12 that combines driving thrills with versatility. In a world of boxy hybrids and all-electrics, it's a refreshing anomaly of elegant design and old-school raw potential.
Read the full article. |
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | SOLIDWORKS: FeatureManager tips for assemblies
Discover tools to make your SOLIDWORKS assembly FeatureManager design tree display easier to view and use. Learn options to limit the amount of information in each component listing, combine multiple instances of a component into a single listing, and separate fasteners mates into a new folder. Lots more tips on the SOLIDWORKS YouTube channel.
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