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| November 11, 2025 | Volume 21 Issue 42 |
 | New system uses vibration to deice aircraft wings
The idea of using vibration to remove ice has been talked about in aviation circles for a long time, and researchers have finally succeeded in creating a highly dynamic and accurate system that puts this idea into real-world practice. New approaches are needed not only to increase energy efficiency, but because some traditional in-air deicing methods won't work with hybrid or electric aircraft.
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 | 5 pumped-up rides from the SEMA 2025 show
There were loads of fun surprises at the Specialty Equipment Market Association event in Las Vegas last week. From a restomod 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 fitted with a modern twin-turbo V6 to an INFINITI QX80 SUV transformed into a 1,000-hp purple racer and a Rolls-Royce Cullinan with mega street style, we run through our show faves.
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 | When to use Multi Jet Fusion to make your parts
According to the experts at TriMech Advanced Manufacturing, "Multi Jet Fusion is an industrial 3D-printing technology that fuses powdered materials layer by layer into solid plastic parts. It was developed by HP and was commercialized in 2016." Learn the strengths and limits of MJF and key technology benefits in this thorough overview, which also includes: part optimization, standard materials (Nylon PA12) and specs, applications, and post-processing options.
Read the full TriMech article. A solid primer. |
 | Solar-powered motor control for pumping applications
RS offers Schneider Electric's Altivar Solar ATV320 variable speed drives (VSDs) for solar-powered pumping applications such as irrigation and water storage and treatment systems. If you use a control valve to reduce a pump's flow from 100 to 90%, you might achieve a negligible 1 to 2% energy savings, but if you use a VSD to achieve the same flow reduction by reducing the pump's speed, you'll achieve energy savings of around 27% and eliminate the need for the control valve, which also eliminates extra cost, system wear and tear, and maintenance.
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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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 | ClampDisk micro fastener is new alternative for automotive and consumer electronics
Designed as a unique alternative in assemblies for the automotive and consumer electronics markets, the ClampDisk Press-on Fastener is a newer offering from PennEngineering that delivers a fast, simple way to achieve sheet-to-sheet clamped fastening while replacing the use of standard screws, nuts, and adhesives. ClampDisk eliminates over installation, cross threading, stripped screw heads, broken screws, and damaged product. This fastener can be removed easily with a sharp-edged tool.
Learn more and see how ClampDisk works. |
| | Most popular last issue |
 | Maserati MCPURA: Intense yet refined
Maserati has raised the curtain on its new MCPURA super sports car, which is an evolution of the MC20 Halo Car. Available in coupe and convertible versions, the mid-engine MCPURA boasts a Formula 1-inspired twin-turbo V6 Nettuno engine, a lightweight carbon-fiber monocoque chassis, and a 0-to-60 time of 2.9 sec.
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