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September 26, 2023Volume 19 Issue 36


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In this issue of Designfax

  • NASA engineers test 3D-printed electronics in space
  • Got a great idea for a space weapon?
  • World's most powerful X-ray laser fired up
  • First-ever Mustang GTD: Street-legal, track-ready supercar
  • OnRobot Sander: Ultimate precision finishing solution
  • Engineer's Toolbox: How to select the proper pin
  • Cross roller ring can swing the loads
  • New clamp-style universal joints -- no marring
  • eBook: Adhesives for Sensor Applications
  • Stepper drive with closed-loop position control
  • Rugged sensor measures surface temperatures
  • Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action
    • Top Product: How Nord-Lock washers work
  • Most Popular Last Issue
    • Military camouflage nets get key tactical upgrades
    • New Jeep Gladiator: Super-configurable off-roader
    • Army putting Abrams tank on weight-loss program
  • New Products
    • Electrical, Mechanical, Motion
    Cover Image: First-ever Mustang GTD

News

New device offers long-distance, low-power underwater communication

Weird science: Silkworms engineered to spin spider silk that is 6x tougher than Kevlar

Honda launches their first V8 engine for boats

Sandia National Laboratories engineer named Scientist of the Year



Feature articles

Image - NASA engineers test 3D-printed electronics in space
NASA engineers test 3D-printed electronics in space
Printing electronic circuits on the walls and structures of spacecraft could help future missions do more in smaller packages. Engineers at NASA successfully tested hybrid printed circuits at the edge of space in an April sounding rocket flight, where electronic temp and humidity sensors printed onto the payload bay door and two panels monitored the mission.
Read the full article.

Image - Got a great idea for a space weapon?
Got a great idea for a space weapon?
Do you have a winning idea for a space defense solution and want to get your company working with the U.S. government? The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is looking for your input -- and possibly a business contract under the agency's Bringing Classified Innovation to Defense and Government Systems (BRIDGES) initiative.
Read the full article.

Image - World's most powerful X-ray laser fired up for first time
World's most powerful X-ray laser fired up for first time
With up to a million X-ray flashes per second, 8,000 times more than its predecessor, the newly upgraded LCLS X-ray free-electron laser at the DOE's SLAC National Accelerator Lab will transform the ability of scientists to explore atomic-scale, ultrafast phenomena that are key to a broad range of applications, from quantum materials to clean energy technologies and medicine.
Read the full article.

Image - First-ever Mustang GTD: Street-legal and track-ready supercar
First-ever Mustang GTD: Street-legal and track-ready supercar
Hold on to your hat. Ford's limited-edition, ultra-high-performance Mustang GTD is a street-legal supercar meant to thrill. Designed and engineered as a collaboration between Ford and Multimatic and inspired by the Mustang GT3 slated to race in Le Mans next year, the first-ever Mustang GTD sports an 800-hp supercharged 5.2-liter V8 and a price tag as high as its incredible wing.
Read the full article.

Image - OnRobot Sander, the ultimate solution for precision finishing tasks
OnRobot Sander, the ultimate solution for precision finishing tasks
Sanding is now more versatile and precise. Save time and enhance efficiency while maintaining consistent quality. With easy integration, remote monitoring, and dust-free operation, OnRobot Sander is a valuable addition to any workflow. This tool offers precise control over sanding parameters and is suitable for various materials, making it a must-have for professionals in the finishing industry.
Learn how to build your sanding application>
Learn more about OnRobot Sander>

Image - Engineer's Toolbox: <br>How to select the proper pin for your application
Engineer's Toolbox:
How to select the proper pin for your application

Fasteners are some of the most important parts of an assembly. In this technical article, Jeff Greenwood from SPIROL focuses on how to select the proper pin for your application, including pins used as hinges, hub and shaft fixtures, alignment, movement stops, and joining. Press fit pins are discussed here, as they are the most common type of pins used in modern manufacturing. Lots of good info and examples in this one.
Read the full article.

Image - Cross roller ring can swing the loads
Cross roller ring can swing the loads
Because it has orthogonally arranged cylindrical rollers, the cross roller ring from THK is a roller bearing with high rotation accuracy capable of bearing loads in every direction. Cylindrical rollers are arranged with each roller perpendicular to the adjacent roller, in a 90-deg V groove, separated from each other by a spacer retainer. This design allows just one bearing to receive loads in all directions. This component is optimal for applications such as joints and swiveling units of industrial robots, swiveling tables of machining centers, precision rotary tables, and medical equipment. Rotation configurations include inner/outer ring, inner ring only, and outer ring only. A new micro cross roller ring is perfect to handle smaller applications.
Learn more about THK cross roller rings.
Learn about the Micro Cross Roller Ring RAU.

Image - New clamp-style universal joints -- no shaft marring
New clamp-style universal joints -- no shaft marring
Ruland Manufacturing Co. has launched clamp-style universal joints, an innovative product that offers designers a standard, off-the-shelf solution that eliminates common issues associated with set screw or pin options. They promise easy installation, adjustability, and suitability for all shaft types -- and do not mar shafts like set screws that can potentially transfer material from the shaft into the system. The new clamp-style universal joints come with Ruland's unique Nypatch anti-vibration hardware, preventing screws from loosening or backing out during operation.
Learn more.

Image - eBook: Adhesives for Sensor Applications
eBook: Adhesives for Sensor Applications
Epoxy compounds serve a critical role in sensor applications, helping to ensure optimal performance throughout the life of these devices despite exposure to harsh environments. Read these real-life Master Bond case studies published in peer-reviewed scientific journals and patents to learn more about adhesive formulations that may benefit your sensor application. No registration required.
Get this informative Master Bond eBook.

Image - Stepper drive with closed-loop position control
Stepper drive with closed-loop position control
Kollmorgen's P80360 stepper drive is the newest addition to the company's flagship P8000 stepper platform. Like other drives in the series, the P80360 incorporates innovative stepless control tech to deliver smooth, quiet motion and optimal performance across the full speed range. Additionally, it offers closed-loop position control and is fully programmable, enabling servo-like versatility, precision, and repeatability. This drive also offers the ability to track load position via encoder feedback and automatically correct for any overshoot or undershoot errors.
Learn more.

Image - Rugged sensor measures surface temperatures
Rugged sensor measures surface temperatures
TDK's tiny new T850 SMT NTC sensor measures surface temperatures for applications such as heat sinks of power modules and monitoring of industrial processes. It combines high humidity resistance with fast response time due to excellent thermal coupling to the target. The sensor is suitable for harsh environments with temps from -40 C to 150 C and is waterproof to 500 hrs.
Learn more.

Most popular last issue

Image - Military camouflage nets get key tactical upgrades
Military camouflage nets get key tactical upgrades
One major drawback of multispectral camouflage systems is that they neutralize not only enemy radar waves, but also useful radio and GPS signals. Saab's business unit called Barracuda has solved this problem.
Read the full article.

Image - New Jeep Gladiator: Super-configurable off-road midsize truck
New Jeep Gladiator: Super-configurable off-road midsize truck
Jeep Gladiator, the popular Jeep/pickup mashup ranked No. 1 for new vehicle quality among midsize trucks by J.D. Power, gets a more advanced, comfortable interior for 2024 along with more safety and technology and a windshield-integrated trail-ready antenna. Available in Sport, Willys, Mojave, and Rubicon models, with Mojave X and Rubicon X brand new trims.
Read the full article.

Image - Army putting Abrams battle tank on weight-loss program for next-gen iteration
Army putting Abrams battle tank on weight-loss program for next-gen iteration
The design of the next-gen M1E3 Abrams Main Battle Tank, a full-tracked, low-profile, land-combat assault weapon, will aim for a more survivable, lighter vehicle that will be more effective on the battlefield at initial fielding and easy to upgrade in the future.
Read the full article.

Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action
Top Product: How Nord-Lock washers work
Can you get a design and functional edge with a wedge? In this animated video, Nord-Lock explains the principle behind their original wedge-locking technology, which secures bolted joints even when exposed to severe vibration and dynamic loads. The company says it is impossible for this washer type to loosen unintentionally, due to the wedge created underneath the bolt head and nut.
View the video.

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