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| March 04, 2025 | Volume 21 Issue 09 |
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 | Save Up to 50% in Axial Space with Smalley's Wave Springs (C2C)
Smalley's Crest-to-Crest® Wave Springs save up to 50% in axial space compared to standard coil springs. Their flat-wire design is lightweight and accurate with predictable loads. With a compact design, Crest-to-Crest Wave Springs fit in tight spaces and can help reduce the spring cavity size within your application. Try the Smalley Advantage for yourself with a complimentary product sample -- request one on our website!
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 | New superelastic alloy handles extreme temp range
Researchers in Japan have developed a groundbreaking titanium-aluminum-based alloy that is not only lightweight but also strong, offering the unique superelastic capability to function across a broad temperature range. Currently, most shape-memory alloys are limited to smaller specific temperature ranges.
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 | Telescopic rail system is PTFE-free
igus has introduced an aluminum version of its drylin NT-60 telescopic rail, eliminating the use of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and over 100 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This rail system extends up to 2 m and is suitable for many applications, including vehicles, furniture, and medical technology. Despite incorporating a new, PTFE-free plain bearing, the drylin NT-60-4 telescopic rail does not compromise performance.
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 | Bonding instead of soldering: MiniLEDs and microLEDs
With LED chips for backlighting units becoming smaller and smaller, DELO says adhesives are the best alternative to pick-and-place soldering for miniLED applications. Solder pastes used in serial production are increasingly reaching their limits in terms of mechanical properties and isotropic electrical conductivity. As part of a feasibility study, DELO has developed a test board to demonstrate the suitability of adhesives for miniLEDs in a flip-chip design. It proves that adhesives can create both mechanical and electrical connections in even the smallest of spaces.
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 | Ultra-compact hollow-shaft angle sensor tracks angle even if power is cut
Novotechnik's WAL 200 Series of hollow shaft angle sensors provides absolute rotary position -- even if power is removed. After power is restored, this sensor provides the correct angle. With a 7-mm profile and 22-mm diameter, it is designed to fit in applications with very limited space. The WAL 200 Series has a measurement range of 0 to 340 degrees. Mechanical range is a continuous 0 to 360 degrees. Applications include volumetric dosing systems, joysticks, and more.
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 | EXAIR's new Catalog 36: BETE products and a comprehensive guide to industrial solutions
EXAIR is excited to introduce Catalog 36 -- a full-color, in-depth resource designed to help businesses tackle conveying, cooling, cleaning, blowoff, drying, coating, and static control challenges. This latest edition features an expanded selection of products, technical guides, certifications, and expert insights to help manufacturers optimize their operations. A new addition is BETE's robust lineup of precision spray solutions. Catalog 36 is also a valuable reference for industry standards, safety best practices, and energy conservation techniques in compressed air systems.
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 | Stepper drives detect stalls in open-loop control mode
AutomationDirect has added the new Titanio series of stepper drives from Ever Motion Solutions. These drives offer peak performance, a rich feature set, and work seamlessly with AutomationDirect SureStep® stepper motors. Three new drives are available with two open-loop (no encoder feedback) models and one open/closed-loop version (a motor-mounted encoder provides position feedback to the drive). Unlike typical stepper drives, Titanio steppers can detect stalls in open-loop control mode by monitoring the motor's back EMF. This allows system designers to take advantage of stall detection without the hassle and expense of a closed-loop system.
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| | Most popular last issue |
 | Most powerful Rolls-Royce ever: Black Badge Spectre
If you want to get your hands on the most powerful Rolls-Royce motor car in history, get ready to dig deep into ye olde piggy bank. The 659-hp Black Badge Spectre is a bad-boy dark knight coupe with a stardust interior, but you'll have to accept some tradeoffs from the maker's traditional car build.
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | See how Craftsman tool boxes are made
YouTuber ChrisFix takes viewers on a step-by-step tour of how Craftsman makes one its best-selling, multi-drawer tool boxes at the company's giant factory in Sedalia, MO. Who doesn't like to see all the metal cutting and forming it takes to make something so long lasting and useful? [Credit: Image courtesy of Craftsman]
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