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November 19, 2024Volume 20 Issue 44


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In this issue of Designfax

  • BMW revolutionary in-wheel drive motor
  • 60 years ago: Lunar Lander Research Vehicle 1st flight
  • 'Light hurricanes' may transport huge amounts of data
  • Mercedes-AMG GT 43: Slick two-door 4-cylinder coupe
  • Tech Tip: Smalley Wave Springs for tight applications
  • Engineer's Toolbox: Inspecting airplane parts
  • How Nord-Lock washers work: Get an edge with a wedge
  • Key considerations for battery-powered motors
  • Drive gearboxes for mobile robots
  • New polymer bearings are PFAS- and PTFE-free
  • Retaining magnets from JW Winco: Universal and clever
  • Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action
    • Maximize space and cut costs: Smalley Wave Springs
  • Most Popular Last Issue
    • New military tech creates fake fighter jet swarms
    • Lamborghini Urus SE: Plug-in hybrid super SUV
    • Can you use laser welding in space?
  • New Products
    • Electrical, Mechanical, Motion
    Cover Image: 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 43

News

Siemens unveils next-gen AI-enhanced Electronic Systems Design software

New laser-cutting tech pushes limits for steel cutting thickness under water

Superconductivity motor: Airbus and Toshiba partner up as developers

Weird science: New anti-fatberg coating could help unclog city sewers



Feature articles
BMW to road-test revolutionary in-wheel drive motor
The BMW Startup Garage, a development spinoff of BMW Group, and Munich-based motor developer DeepDrive are set to road-test a revolutionary electric motor. The concept features dual-rotor technology and is expected to enable lightweight, super-efficient, powerful drives that offer plenty of range.
Read the full article.
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Nord-Lock's portfolio includes standardized washers for critical bolted connections and customized solutions for unique requirements.
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Image - 60 years ago: First flight of NASA's Lunar Landing Research Vehicle
60 years ago: First flight of NASA's Lunar Landing Research Vehicle
Neil Armstrong called it unconventional, contrary, and ugly, but the Lunar Landing Research Vehicle provided "a substantial contribution to the Apollo program." Built before NASA had selected the strategy that would use the Lunar Module, the LLRV used a downward-pointing turbofan engine, two rockets for descent and horizontal translation, and 16 thrusters for three-axis attitude control. It was the first pure fly-by-wire aircraft to fly in Earth's atmosphere. By John Uri, NASA's Johnson Space Center
Read the full article.

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Storm in a laser beam: 'Light hurricanes' may transport huge amounts of data
A new quasicrystal design method developed by researchers in Finland allows for theoretically any kind of vortex when packaging light for transmission through and optical fiber. These vortices may be able to transmit significantly more data over standard optical fiber.
Read the full article.

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Mercedes-AMG GT 43: Slick two-door 4-cylinder coupe
Is a racy little high-end coupe your choice of ride? There's a new one in town. Called the Mercedes-AMG GT 43, it's an entry-level 416-hp four-cylinder priced below the GT55 and GT63 but still capable, cool, and raring to go.
Read the full article.

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Tech Tip: Smalley Wave Springs for tight applications
Smalley's Wave Springs are engineered for tight spaces! These flat-wire compression springs are designed to optimize space within assemblies, making them a popular choice across all industries. Compared to traditional round wire coil springs, Wave Springs can reduce axial space by up to 50% while delivering the same spring force and deflection. They're available in diameters as small as 3 mm and in a variety of materials, including stainless steel, to meet diverse application needs.
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Image - Engineer's Toolbox: Critical inspection of airplane parts with a SVS-Vistek 10GigE camera
Engineer's Toolbox: Critical inspection of airplane parts with a SVS-Vistek 10GigE camera
Manufacturers of aviation engine components are being impacted by Industry 4.0's emphasis on quality control, which is challenging them to rethink outdated processes and to embrace new technologies. A new system developed by researchers in Italy uses a Kuka robot, a SVS-Vistek 61-megapixel 10GigE camera, and AI to detect defects in honeycomb aerospace parts faster and with more accuracy.
Read the full article.

Image - How Nord-Lock washers work: Get an edge with a wedge
How Nord-Lock washers work: Get an edge with a wedge
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.

Image - Key considerations for battery-powered motors
Key considerations for battery-powered motors
Battery-powered motor applications require careful design considerations to pair motor performance and power consumption profiles in concert with the correct battery type. This Power Electric article covers power requirements, performance considerations, and battery choices to assist you in selecting an efficient motor and a battery with the appropriate capacity. Good technical info.
Read the full article.

Image - Drive gearboxes for mobile robots
Drive gearboxes for mobile robots
Different automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can require different types of wheel drives. GAM has all your needs covered from standard GML inline planetary gearboxes to integrated strain wave (harmonic) robotic gearboxes to modified and fully custom solutions. Check out all the offerings.
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Image - New polymer bearings are PFAS- and PTFE-free
New polymer bearings are PFAS- and PTFE-free
igus has developed a new polymer bearing material called iglide JPF that is free of both per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). This innovation marks an important step in the company's efforts to create sustainable alternatives to conventional plain bearings. JPF is a dry-running, wear-resistant polymer that offers comparable friction and wear performance to iglide J. It delivers high wear resistance and durability.
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Retaining magnets from JW Winco: Universal and clever
JW Winco has expanded its magnet line to support more applications with new materials, shapes, systems, and even raw magnets. Learn about their latest offerings, including retaining magnets designed for corrosive environments (GN 50.8), encapsulated magnets designed for sensitive or painted surfaces (GN 51.8), handle magnets (GN 53.3), and powerful magnets designed to handle challenging environs (GN 52.6).
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Most popular last issue

Image - New military tech creates fake fighter jet swarms
New military tech creates fake fighter jet swarms
Impressive new military tech from aerospace, defense, and security contractor Leonardo (based in the UK) equips drones with the power of creating fake fighter jet swarms to fool enemies. The company's U.S.-based division has a new laser weapon for defeating drones too.
Read the full article.

Image - Lamborghini Urus SE: Plug-in hybrid super SUV
Lamborghini Urus SE: Plug-in hybrid super SUV
The new SE is Lamborghini's most powerful and high-performance Urus yet. Equipped with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine combined with a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor, the super SUV cranks out a total of 789 hp and sprints from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.4 sec. It's a large luxury crossover SUV, so there's plenty to enjoy inside too.
Read the full article.

Image - Can you use laser welding in space?
Can you use laser welding in space?
The Air Force Research Lab recently participated in a parabolic flight experiment led by a team of scientists and engineers from The Ohio State University. The NASA-funded endeavor was conducted to explore the potential of autonomous laser welding in space.
Read the full article.

Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action
Maximize space and cut costs with Smalley Wave Springs
Smalley Wave Springs offer a unique solution for space savings, replacing traditional coil springs to reduce spring height and cavity size. This compact design lowers material costs and assembly size. Acting as load-bearing devices, wave springs compensate for dimensional variations within assemblies, providing a precise spring rate where load is proportional to deflection. Achieve reliable, cost-effective performance with Smalley's advanced Wave Spring technology.
See the Wave Springs in action.

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