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| September 15, 2026 | Volume 22 Issue 35 |
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 | 27,000 Stock Metric Gears from KHK
KHK USA offers the largest selection of stock metric gears in North America -- with over 27,000 configurations. KHK USA offers Metric Spur Gears, Metric Helical Gears, Metric Internal Ring Gears, Metric Gear Racks, Metric Bevel Gears, Metric Worms and Wormwheels all from stock! Free 3D CAD models, technical specs and 24/7 price and availability are all detailed online.
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 | Dramatic impact response: New diamond composites
Researchers at Rice University have developed a way to stabilize diamond during high-temperature and low-pressure processing, creating a strong bulk composite and discovering that high-speed collisions can rapidly transform the diamond into graphite. The findings could help researchers design tougher materials for aerospace, defense, and other demanding environments.
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 | Honda Passport TrailSport reaches new heights
Honda has advanced the rugged capability and bold styling of the 2027 Passport TrailSport models that will begin arriving at dealerships later this month. The extensively reengineered suspension along with styling and feature enhancements reinforce the position of Passport TrailSport as the ultimate Honda adventure SUV. About 80% of Passport buyers choose the TrailSport trim.
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 | Universal Robots unveils Gen 7 robot platform!
Redesigned from controller to tool flange, the new Gen 7 robot platform is out-of-the-box AI-ready, giving companies the modern software tools and next-level connectivity they need to confidently take AI from the lab into industrial operations. Gen 7 represents a unified system upgrade designed to make even the most demanding tasks and setups easier. See all the new features -- they are significant.
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 | Adaptor mount and hub options provide flexibility
Zero-Max's new CD Power-Series Flexible Shaft Couplings feature ISO Flange Adaptors matching ISO 9409-1 patterns on gear reducers and robotics. Eliminating custom transitions, this direct connection enhances torsional stiffness and positioning accuracy while saving space, weight, and inertia. Offering continuous torque up to 65,000 in.-lb and versatile hub options, these compact couplings deliver high power density.
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 | Pneumatics: Dual guide rod cylinders and exhaust silencers
AutomationDirect has expanded its guided actuator lineup with compact 12-mm dual guide rod cylinders from Metal Work. Ideal for packaging and material handling, these double-acting cylinders feature 10-mm to 250-mm strokes, magnetic pistons, and integral sensor slots. Additionally, new durable acetal plastic silencers are now available in multiple NPT/BSPP sizes to reduce pneumatic exhaust noise.
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 | High-capacity benchtop video measurement system
Optical Gaging Products has introduced the SmartScope® E18, a compact, benchtop video measurement system. Featuring a 12" x 12" stage, IntelliCentric™-E fixed-lens optics, and VIRTUAL ZOOM™ technology, it offers fully automatic 3-axis performance without taking up floor space. Standard LED lighting, a rigid fixed-bridge design, optional touch probes, and advanced metrology software ensure accurate, repeatable inspection.
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 | Expanded injection molding capabilities
Pexco LLC has acquired Recto Molded Products and Legacy Extrusions, expanding its capabilities in complex injection molding, tooling, assembly, and engineered thermoplastic solutions for OEM manufacturers. The Cincinnati-based companies bring more than a century of manufacturing expertise, advanced production technologies, and value-added services that strengthen Pexco's ability to support customers from product design through full-scale production. Injection molding presses ranging from 55 to 500 tons.
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| | Most popular last issue |
 | Military: UK trying ground-launched paraglider tech for covert ops
British commandos could soon be equipped with portable powered paragliders for covert missions in hostile territory, thanks to a UK Ministry of Defence-funded invention by a UK startup. Unassembled, the paragliders fit in a rucksack-sized case. Soldiers could quickly assemble and then fly the machines -- complete with weapon mounts -- up to 200 miles for covert ops.
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 | Czinger 21C Spyder: California hypercar dreamin'
Los Angeles-based Czinger has created an entirely new species of hypercar with its 21C Spyder -- a 1,250-hp twin-turbo V8 hybrid two-seater with internal structures bearing greater resemblance to bones than car parts. It debuts a world-first braking technology and lots of other 3D-printed parts.
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | Custom 3D-printed steering wheel for jet dragster
Jet dragsters use General Electric J85 engines -- the same turbines pulled from U.S. military F5 Freedom Fighters -- mounted to a custom 26-ft chassis. The racers achieve quarter-miles in 5.5 sec, but standard metal parts can fail custom ergonomic needs. Traditional manufacturing of low-volume aluminum steering wheels demands long, 8-day lead times, high costs, and multi-piece assemblies. Larsen Motorsports solved this by replacing metal with continuous fiber 3D printing using the Markforged X7. Embedding continuous carbon fiber into an Onyx nylon matrix allowed them to target specific load paths, delivering a custom steering wheel that is stiffer, lighter, and faster to produce than aluminum.
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