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| July 08, 2025 | Volume 21 Issue 26 |
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 | Need Inserts? We make it E-Z.
E-Z LOK threaded inserts allow users to repair or reinforce threads without the need for special taps or installation tools. Our line of threaded inserts is used in metal, plastic, wood, composite and additive industries. Extensive inventories of standard products are available throughout the U.S., and we are also able to produce special threaded inserts to print or per application requirements. Our products are available through a variety of different channels depending on the volume needed.
FREE SAMPLES FOR STANDARD PRODUCTS.
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or contact Kyle Lindsly-Roach at 310.323.5613 x221. |
 | 1/4 Ton Of Refrigeration
This small, stainless steel Vortex Tube produces 1/4 ton of refrigeration and has no moving parts to wear out. Temperatures range from minus 50 to +250 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooling applications include electronic controls, machining operations, heat seals, welding operations, hot melts and more.
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| | Feature articles |
 | Micro fan-on-chip tech cools mobile electronics and more
Santa Clara, CA-based xMEMS Labs, a company known for creating the world's first solid-state MEMS speakers, has now developed solid-state fan-on-a-chip technology that can integrate active cooling into smartphones, tablets, smart glasses, cameras, SSDs, and other advanced mobile devices with a silent and vibration-free 1-mm-thin device.
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 | Ferrari Amalfi: La dolce vita gets even sweeter
Ferrari is replacing its sleek and sexy Roma model with the Amalfi for the 2027 model year, and this new 2+ coupe is just as impressive as its predecessor. Featuring a front-mid-mounted, 631-hp twin-turbo V8 engine to power its highly sculpted design, it's the perfect blend of modern elegance and high performance.
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 | Inserts for 3D-printed plastics
E-Z LOK's threaded metal inserts designed for plastic allow for strong, reusable metal threads to be put into 3D-printed parts. These inserts can be installed in several different ways, ranging from press-in installation (E-Z Press™ and E-Z Fin™, for a quick and straightforward installation process) to heat-staking with a soldering iron (E-Z Sonic™, which works well with products made from similar materials). E-Z Sonic and E-Z Press inserts are available in assortment kits too.
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or contact Kyle Lindsly-Roach for free samples at 310.323.5613 x221. |
 | Internal threading in hard materials now possible!
"Fasten"-ating: INSACO has a new capability where they can machine an internal thread in ceramic, sapphire, quartz, and other "hard" materials. Their consultative approach ensures they collaborate closely with engineers and designers, understanding their challenges and pushing the boundaries of what's possible -- especially for using hard materials as alternatives to metals. See how their capabilities and experience can complete your next project. Ideal for aerospace, medical, and industrial applications.
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 | 10 best updates from the last 5 years: SOLIDWORKS
Follow along with the experts at TriMech Group as they chronicle the top feature updates in SOLIDWORKS. Are you still using SOLIDWORKS 2020 -- or an even older version? Find out what you are missing, such as: enhanced rendering and new technical drawing tools; improved file sharing, collaboration, and workflows; advanced customization and UI improvements; faster and more efficient assemblies and simulations; and more.
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 | Print 316L stainless steel on Markforged printers
316L Stainless Steel is now available for use with Markforged FX10 printers, allowing users to manufacture high-strength, accurate parts for demanding applications such as food and beverage processing, automotive, chemical and petrochemical processing, medical devices, and marine environments. This filament is safe and easy to handle. It makes machinable and polishable parts that have excellent corrosion resistance.
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 | New smart motor controller for automotive
Toshiba has started sample shipments of the TB9M001FTG, the second product in its Smart Motor Control Driver (SmartMCD) series. This microcontroller can drive relays and control two brushed DC motors (forward and reverse control) in automotive applications. It incorporates a relay driver function and a LIN transceiver function, high-capacity flash memory, and power supply system. In addition to controlling brushed DC motors in applications such as power sunroofs, electric wipers, power windows, and power seats, it can also control sensors and actuators.
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 | Superior fastening solution for securing rotating components to a shaft
Shaftloc® fasteners offer distinct advantages over other fastening methods when securing rotating components to a shaft. The key to this compact, efficient design is its asymmetric thread geometry that produces a greater clamping force -- outperforming other fastening methods. Shaftloc is a patented fastening system manufactured by SDP/SI.
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| | Most popular last issue |
 | Aero History: WWII Superfortress bomber engine struggles
In July 1944, a B-29 Superfortress aircraft conducted a series of flight tests at the NACA Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory (now NASA Glenn) in Cleveland, OH. The tests were part of a national effort to get the new bomber into combat as the Allies sought to turn the tide in the Pacific theater of World War II.
Read the full article. |
 | Hertz AI drive-through scans rental cars for damage
Rental car company Hertz has a new weapon in its arsenal to detect damage made to its vehicles when rented. Its AI-driven vehicle inspection system from tech partner UVeye can conduct high-res, automated vehicle inspections so Hertz can immediately make an assessment -- and even issue an instant add-on to your bill.
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | Billionaire Dyson shows future of farming
Dyson Farming, started by high-end-vacuum mogul James Dyson, is a technology and sustainability development hotspot spread across 36,000 acres in the UK. See one example of the future of farming, where engineers have created the largest rig a Dyson company has ever made. The vertical system produces 2.5x more strawberries than traditional farming methods can yield in the same amount of space -- with year-round production to boot. [Credit: Screenshot courtesy of Dyson Farming]
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