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| June 09, 2026 | Volume 22 Issue 22 |
 | AC Cobra GT Coupe: 710 hp and super cool
AC Cars launched its redesigned open-air AC Cobra GT Roadster last year, and now it has a fixed-top version hitting the streets in 2028. The Cobra GT Coupe is a high-end 710-hp runabout that combines sass and class in a super-cool package. It would be great on the track too.
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 | 3D Printing: Why DfAM optimization is falling short
Rather than expanding creativity, most off-the-shelf DfAM tools end up standardizing it. Wrapped neatly within CAD interfaces, they offer preset lattices, cookbook-style recipes, and topology tweaks, not tools that help re-imagine what the component could be. Optimization becomes an exercise in tuning a model, not engineering a part. By Laurence Coles and Manolis Papastavrou, Co-Founders, Metamorphic AM
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 | Full-color 3D-printing Design Guide from Xometry
With Xometry's PolyJet 3D-printing service, you can order full-color 3D prints easily. Their no-cost design guide will help you learn about different aspects of 3D printing colorful parts, how to create and add color to your models, and best practices to keep in mind when printing in full color. Learn how to take full advantage of the 600,000 unique colors available in this flexible additive process.
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 | What's new in hyperMILL 2026?
OPEN MIND Technologies has announced a wide range of new and enhanced capabilities in its hyperMILL 2026 CAD/CAM Software Suite that save time and increase accuracy. For precise and efficient 2.5D, 3D, precision 5-axis, and mill/turn machining, hyperMILL offers users exceptionally productive programming and powerful machining strategies. Check out all the new features.
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 | Mini edge AI systems for vision, generative AI
As enterprises transition from PoC to real-world edge AI deployment, Aetina has launched its Mini Series Edge AI systems. Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano and NX modules, these compact, fanless systems deliver high-performance vision and generative AI inference. Engineered for demanding industrial environments, they offer flexible camera connectivity, space-saving designs, and long-term reliability to accelerate smart infrastructure.
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 | Clear, high-flexibility silicone meets NASA low-outgassing specs
Master Bond MasterSil 981-LO is a two-component, addition-cured silicone for bonding, sealing, coating, and encapsulating. Meeting NASA low-outgassing specs, its optical clarity suits aerospace, satellite, and optoelectronic applications. This 100% reactive, solvent-free system features a forgiving 1:1 mix ratio, minimal shrinkage, a 3- to 4-hr working life, and cures overnight at room temperature plus heat.
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 | Affordable nanometer-level precision focus stage
Zaber Technologies has launched the DMA Objective Focus Stage, a compact, linear motor solution for microscope OEMs. Starting at $4,500 with an integrated controller, it offers 50-nm repeatability and sub-15-ms settling times -- matching piezo precision at one-third the cost. Featuring plug-and-play architecture, a developer-friendly API, and a tiny footprint, it accelerates high-throughput workflows like spatial biology and digital pathology.
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 | NASA tests next-gen nuclear electric thruster for Mars
A prototype of a lithium-fed electric thruster was tested recently in a special chamber at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. It is 25 times more powerful than any NASA spacecraft electric thruster currently operating. Thrusters like this could be part of a propulsion system powering human missions to Mars.
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 | What's an optical tornado?
Can light behave like a whirlwind? It turns out it can, and the discovery of such "optical tornadoes" opens a new pathway for creating miniature light sources with complex structures for photonic devices.
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | How Ford automated a moving EV assembly line with vision-guided robots: Inbolt case study
Automating moving assembly lines is highly challenging. At Ford's Cologne Electric Vehicle Center in Germany, applying pressure to water shields on vehicle bodies required following a precise path on unsynchronized, continuously moving vehicle carriers. To automate this, Ford deployed two Universal Robots cobots equipped with Inbolt 3D cameras. Using real-time vision guidance, the robots track vehicle positions and adapt on the fly. The result? Near-zero repairs, reliable moving-line automation, and new possibilities for tasks like tightening operations.
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