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| September 09, 2025 | Volume 21 Issue 34 |
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 | Sanitary Flange Line Vac Air Operated Conveyors
Line Vac air powered conveyors convert ordinary hose or pipe into a complete conveying system for bulk materials, pills, plastic granules, scrap, trim, and other complex shapes. New Sanitary Flange Line Vacs allow for easy disassembly and cleanup. Ideal for systems which require frequent or mandatory cleaning.
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| | Feature articles |
 | Add-on small gas engine extends EV range for OEMs
What may have sounded like a wacky idea five years ago when there was a push toward going full-on electric makes a lot of sense now. Horse Powertrain is trying to make it easy for battery electric vehicle makers to build in extra mileage and turn their vehicles into hybrids by providing an add-on, briefcase-sized internal combustion engine that could extend range by hundreds of miles -- and be more acceptable to customers.
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 | 2026 Infiniti QX80 first-ever Sport grade
Introduced last year with a striking all-new design, the flagship QX80 full-size SUV from Infiniti now includes the first-ever 4WD Sport grade. New for 2026, it boasts a distinctive darkened exterior with unique 22-in. wheels, exclusive interior styling, a standard electronic air suspension, heated and massaging front seats, a killer sound system, and a powerful 450-hp twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 engine. It sits just under the highest level Autograph trim and seats up to eight.
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 | Smooth and precise LGS linear stages: Made in the USA
The LGS Linear Stages from Motion Solutions are designed and manufactured entirely in the United States, ensuring industry-leading responsiveness, customization capabilities, and cost efficiency. These robust stages provide smooth, precise motion with high load capacity, seamless integration, and a whole lot more. Learn what makes them a real standout.
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 | Engineer's Toolbox: 9 considerations for specifying a slewing ring bearing
In applications that require a bearing to support a structure while it rotates (e.g., cranes, radar, tank turrets), premature bearing failure can put people and equipment at risk. While slewing ring bearings have proven themselves countless times in such applications, designers must consider many factors when specifying them. The bearing's support structure, mounting (including bolt strength, tensioning, and hole patterns), installation, and even storage are all factors in its success or failure.
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 | Universal Robots unveils UR8 Long: 70-in. reach
With the same 1,750-mm (68.9-in.) reach as the popular UR20 and a significantly slimmer profile, UR8 Long combines reach, stability, and precision in a rugged, compact, lightweight form. This cobot's extended reach combined with coordinated multi-axis motion allows for complex weldments of consistent quality. Motion performance optimization also delivers smoother movements at maximum speed to significantly enhance fast-paced bin picking. Payload is 8 kg (17.6 lb). Inverted mounting an option. Lots more capabilities.
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 | E-Z LOK expands line of press-in inserts
E-Z LOK has expanded its E-Z Press™ press-in threaded inserts to include new lengths and thread sizes of stainless steel and brass versions for thermoset and thermoplastics. Inserts for thermoset plastics are engineered to tackle the challenges posed by the material's rigidity and non-remoldable nature. Press-fit inserts for thermoplastics are ideal for applications ranging from DIY projects to advanced 3D printing.
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 | Marine-grade electro-hydraulic linear actuator
The Thomson H-Track actuator, which is known for its innovative combination of heavy-duty, hydraulic performance and the electromechanical advantages of a compact, maintenance-free design, has expanded its capabilities with marine-grade corrosion resistance and underwater functionality. Upgrades include: a sealed motor housing, 316 stainless steel components, long-term exposure cert., IP68 dynamic rating for underwater operation, and a refined design.
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 | NEW Design Guide: How to optimize your injection molding designs
This fully updated guide from Xometry is your roadmap to injection molding success, offering fresh tips, best practices, and design for manufacturability advice to help you navigate the injection molding process. Topics covered include: material selection, design criteria for molds and molded components, practical design tips to reduce manufacturing time and costs, common defects and how to avoid them, and even a case study to illustrate basic principles.
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| | Most popular last issue |
 | Metal laser welding markedly improved with beam forming
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany have worked out a way to eliminate filler wire in metal laser welding while improving quality, energy efficiency, and production. It improves joining parts of difficult-to-weld alloys or heavy sections, and also materials made by different means, including die-cast and extrusion. Read three successful real-world-application tests.
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 | 2026 Jeep Cherokee: New design includes hybrid powertrain
The all-new 2026 Jeep Cherokee features an impressive blend of iconic design, capability, and efficiency to provide customers with a solid, go-anywhere midsize SUV. With a new 1.6-liter turbo-four hybrid engine, an estimated 37 mpg combined, and more than 500 miles to a tank of fuel, the 2026 Cherokee is ready to take adventures farther than ever.
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