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| August 11, 2026 | Volume 22 Issue 30 |
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 | How Long Will Your Desiccant Last?
Desiccant service life depends on more than time. Enclosure leakage, humidity exposure, temperature, pressure cycling and adsorption capacity all affect how quickly desiccant reaches equilibrium.
This Engineering Guide explains the difference between shelf life and operational life -- and the factors that determine when desiccant should be replaced.
- Understand what causes desiccant saturation
- Learn how equilibrium capacity affects performance
- Identify ways to extend service life
- Estimate the right amount for your application
→ Read the Engineering Guide.
→ Talk to an AGM Design Engineer or call (520) 844-0952. |
 | Hennessey Blackbird: New Texas-born 850-hp hypercar
The all-new Hennessey Blackbird is a naturally aspirated, manual-transmission touring hypercar created as the third Hennessey hypercar after Venom GT and Venom F5. Inspired by the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, the car links name, proportions, aerospace-led surfacing, and active vertical stabilizers to honor one of the world's most iconic aircraft.
Read the full article. |
 | 3 things you need to get right when 3D printing gears
When businesses decide to 3D print their own gears, they can reduce lead times and costs associated with replacements, prototypes, and small-batch production runs significantly. According to the experts at igus, however, "achieving industrial-grade reliability requires more than just a digital file; there are several fundamental technical basics you must master first to ensure your gears can withstand the rigors of real-world use."
Read this informative igus tech tip. |
 | Ruggedized Nano servo drives for harsh environs
Copley Controls has released its R47 and R48 NanoPlus Micro Module servo drives. Designed for extreme environments and space-constrained applications, these rugged platforms operate from 9 to 180 VDC, delivering peak power up to 6.3 kW. Offering CANopen (R47) or EtherCAT (R48) communications, both feature STO SIL 3 safety and broad encoder support. Well suited for COTS military, nautical, aviation, oil refining, and vehicle-based systems.
Learn more. |
 | Simplify AC motor control with the new OMRON M1 Inverter
The OMRON M1 Inverter simplifies machine design by unifying motion, safety, networking, and motor control into a single platform. Available in M1-STD, M1-ECT, and M1-EMP models, it controls IM and PM motors with high precision. Featuring SIL3 PLe STO safety and native EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, or RS-485 communications, the M1 accelerates development within the Sysmac environment.
Learn more. |
 | DURACON polymer with 30% recycled content
Daicel Corporation's High Performance Polymers SBU has launched four new DURACON® POM grades featuring 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. Unveiled at CHINAPLAS 2026, the lineup includes Standard, Low VOC, Sliding, and Tough options. Leveraging advanced compounding expertise, Daicel maintains quality and mechanical performance comparable to standard virgin resin grades for demanding global industrial and automotive components.
Learn more. |
 | Accelerate AI-driven machine vision systems
BitFlow has announced full production of its Claxon CXP-12 frame grabbers, designed for NVIDIA GPU-accelerated machine vision. Across five models, the CoaXPress 2.0 lineup delivers up to 50 Gbps -- five times 10 GigE Vision -- eliminating data bottlenecks. The full CXP-12 specification ensures deterministic, high-bandwidth streaming to unleash modern AI inference models.
Learn more. |
| | Most popular last issue |
 | NASA Spinoff: Mars machines make beer bubbly
In 2021, when Maine Beer Company's carbon dioxide supplier ran short, the brewery decided to look into a technology it had previously explored: capturing CO2 from the fermenting process to use for carbonation. The technology for this clever solution originally grew out of NASA's ambitious plans for extracting resources directly from the elements available on the surface of the Red Planet.
Read the full article. |
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | Next-gen metal bonding: 3M Scotch-Weld 8500 Series
Replace traditional fasteners and streamline assembly with 3M Scotch-Weld Acrylic Adhesive DP8507NS. Engineered for direct bonding to bare or slightly oily metals with minimal surface prep, this high-performance adhesive withstands paint bake cycles up to 200 C (392 F), resists corrosion, and holds strong down to -40 C. Upgrade durability, aesthetics, and design flexibility. Bonds many plastics too!
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