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| April 07, 2026 | Volume 22 Issue 13 |
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 | Save Up to 50% In Axial Space with Smalley's Wave Springs
Smalley's Crest-to-Crest® Wave Springs save up to 50% in axial space compared to standard coil springs. Their flat-wire design is lightweight and accurate with predictable loads. With a compact design, Crest-to-Crest Wave Springs fit in tight spaces and can help reduce the spring cavity size within your application. Try the Smalley Advantage for yourself with a complimentary product sample -- request one on our website!
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 | Hyundai Boulder: Adventure-forward SUV concept
Hyundai surprised the world last week at the New York International Auto Show with the reveal of its Boulder concept. The SUV's construction and appearance provide a clear indication of the company's design direction when it comes to future body-on-frame production vehicles.
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 | Metal 3D printing: EOS adds four new materials
Industrial 3D-printing supplier EOS has added four new metal additive manufacturing materials to its portfolio: an iron-nickel alloy that boasts stability under fluctuating temps, a nickel alloy with high strength and extreme corrosion resistance, a low-alloyed steel prized for its high toughness and strength, and an industrial-grade stainless steel. Each has been optimized for EOS Laser Powder Bed Fusion systems.
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 | Important Qs about linear motor actuators that design engineers should ask
Many design engineers overestimate how accurate traditional motors and actuators stay over long travel runs, mistakenly believing that if the solution works well for short runs, it will work equally well on long ones. Do you know what type of actuator you should use for your application? Patrick Lehr, Product Manager, Precision Mechanics at Parker Hannifin, has some really good tips for you.
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 | Application Note: Disc springs in mechanical braking system
Braking systems for off-highway equipment are commonly designed to be hydraulically actuated, but without an additional fail-safe system, this design alone has limited reliability. If a hydraulic seal is compromised, or the hydraulic cylinder loses pressure for any reason, the brakes fail. One solid mechanical back-up design uses SPIROL disc springs.
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 | Configurable welding platform for flexible manufacturing
Emerson's new Branson Polaris Ultrasonic Welding Platform offers a highly configurable, smart solution for advanced manufacturing. It features secure connectivity and real-time control to join diverse materials, from medical devices to food packaging. With adaptable power supplies and actuators, the system scales from benchtop lab trials to fully automated production lines, optimizing footprint and data storage to meet complex application needs.
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 | Heavy-duty resin used in crawler tracks
CuboRex Co. selected Polyplastics' DURACON POM resin for its innovative crawler track transport system. Chosen for its high load-bearing capacity and low friction, DURACON outperforms materials such as PA in harsh environments. These crawlers retrofit existing trolleys, reducing ground pressure and operator strain while improving maneuverability over uneven terrain. This collaboration enhances logistics efficiency and safety, demonstrating how advanced material selection drives industrial productivity.
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 | Next-gen multi-touch panels
Beckhoff's Next line of multi-touch control panels and panel PCs is engineered for demanding human-machine interface and control tasks. These panels offer convenient operation with advanced multi-touch technology, a high-quality look and feel, anti-glare and anti-ghosting effects, and a wide choice of formats (from 7 to 23.8 in.) and options. A main draw is the line's attractive pricing.
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 | Most powerful handheld 3D laser scanner on the market
Creaform, a business of AMETEK, has launched HandySCAN 3D|EVO Series, the most powerful handheld 3D laser scanning solution on the market. This innovative series features a built-in touchscreen display and an integrated high-res 12-MP photo camera, incorporating augmented reality (AR) and advanced on-scanner visualization. Users can streamline repetitive inspections and enhance quality control processes using the new auto-alignment feature. Powered by 46 blue laser lines with accuracy of 0.020 mm. The Creaform Metrology Suite includes four application software modules: Scan-to-CAD, Inspection, Automation, and Dynamic Tracking. So many more features.
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | Cobots get 4 m tall with the 8th-Axis Vertical Robot Transfer Unit
Designed to optimize industrial processes across various sectors, the 8th-Axis Vertical Robot Transfer Unit (RTU-V) from Bishop-Wisecarver features a vertical travel length of up to 4 m, enabling a single small robot or cobot to cover large areas traditionally requiring multiple robots. This innovation not only boosts productivity but also offers considerable cost savings, making it an ideal solution for industries such as logistics, manufacturing, agriculture, packaging, and more. Extended reach allows robots to perform tasks on oversized workpieces, such as rocket tubes, boat hulls, and aerospace structures, with ease.
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