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| November 03, 2026 | Volume 22 Issue 40 |
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 | Engineered to save space without sacrificing performance
Wave Springs fit where traditional coil springs cannot. With up to 50% axial space savings, Smalley's Wave Springs are essential for optimizing your design. Wave springs have been used in every major industry, including aerospace, medical, and automotive. Standard sizes range from .188" to 16". Want to try the Smalley Advantage for yourself? Ask about our complimentary samples!
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 | Double the force capacity: New RSX50 linear actuators
Tolomatic's RSX50 is the newest, most powerful addition to the RSX Extreme Force electric actuator family. Delivering 50 tons of force within the compact footprint of its 25-ton predecessor, it offers industry-leading power density. Built with high-precision planetary roller screws, the RSX50 provides high-force reliability and environmental compliance, eliminating the mess and maintenance complexity of traditional hydraulic systems.
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 | Say goodbye to circular motion limits
The igus twisterchain® delivers ultra-smooth 360-degree+ rotary and spiral movement for high loads at speeds over 1 m/s. Engineered with a modular, cable-friendly design and guided trough technology, it is lab tested to 1M+ cycles. Maximum strength, ultimate flexibility, and built to handle your toughest rotating applications with ease. The unsupported twisterchain is perfect for the robot base of small industrial robots.
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 | Holding firm: Standard parts with increased clamping force
JW Winco has upgraded its proven hand knob nuts, star knob screws, and adjustable hand levers with increased clamping force. Their clamping surface with ball bearing doubles the clamping force while protecting the surface from damage. With typical screws and nuts, roughly half the tightening torque is lost to under-head friction. Get high axial clamping force purely by hand and without tools with these new JW Winco standard parts.
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 | Be one of the first to harness next-gen Edge AI
SECO's new SOM-SMARC-Dragonwing-IQ8 is the world's first industrial SMARC module powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ8 technology. Delivering 40 TOPS of AI performance, high-speed industrial connectivity, and seamless Arduino transition, it is purpose-built for robotics, vision, and autonomous systems. OEM evaluation samples are limited -- request yours today to start building.
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| | Most popular last issue |
 | Nuking asteroids gets more intense study
Can X-rays from a nuclear device heat and vaporize an asteroid? Lawrence Livermore National Lab researchers are developing 3D simulations to examine how a nuclear device could be used to deflect or potentially disrupt an asteroid threatening Earth.
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 | Porsche Mission S supercar: First look
Porsche recently returned to historic grounds to unveil the Mission S -- a concept model reinterpreting the sports car while previewing an evolved design identity. Born from Porsche's "Sportwagenschmiede 35" strategic realignment, this mid-engined supercar platform permanently sits above the 911, offering a bold glimpse into the ideas and features shaping Porsche's thrilling future.
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | The 7 best ways to automate your SOLIDWORKS designs
According to the experts at Hawk Ridge Systems, automating tasks in SOLIDWORKS is a great way to improve productivity and make your life easier. Learn about SOLIDWORKS' many automation capabilities including: tools for automated drawing generation, design tables, custom macros, global variables and equations, and brand-new AI-based tools built directly into SOLIDWORKS. See how these features can help you work more efficiently.
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