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| June 23, 2026 | Volume 22 Issue 24 |
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 | NEW! Robust 44-turn angle sensors -- alternative to geared and optical encoders
Novotechnik U.S. has introduced the MB1 Series of absolute multi-turn angle sensors. Featuring battery-free enhanced giant magnetic resistance (EGMR) technology, these robust non-contact sensors retain turn and angle counts without power. Available in solid or hollow shaft configurations, they feature IP69K sealing, 16-bit resolution, and multiple output options including CANopen. With a 170-year MTTF, they are perfect for off-highway vehicles, mobile machinery, driveline or steering systems, wire-actuated encoders, gate drives, and motor sports.
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 | NASA's CloudCube pioneers miniaturized radar
A compact, multifrequency radar built by a team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory will make it easier to collect information about dynamic cloud systems. Called CloudCube, this new instrument simultaneously probes the atmosphere with three radar signals including G-band, which has never been collected from a space-based instrument.
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 | Webinar: 3 big opportunities hiding in your compressed air system
Thursday, June 25 at 11:00 am. Save this date to attend a new EXAIR webinar that will identify the three most common technical failures that compromise compressed air system efficiency and inflate operating costs. This presentation features Direktin, the first collaborative simulation software for compressed air systems. Stop guessing with your pneumatic setup. Learn about homemade vs. engineered solutions, why high decibel levels don't always equate with high force, and plumbing and pressure drop failures.
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 | Next-gen conveyor transports 3,000-kg payloads
Building on its established portfolio of twin-strand conveyors that are currently used in a variety of industry verticals, Bosch Rexroth is introducing the TS 7plus transfer system, which is the world's first freely configurable, fully electric conveyance solution to workpieces weighing up to 3,000 kg. TS 7plus transports material via conveyor rollers on freely configurable modular sections with lift/transverse, rotary, and positioning units, as well as stop gates. Great for automotive, battery, aerospace/defense, and more.
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 | Rockford RBS ball screws and nuts now available
AutomationDirect now offers US-manufactured RBS ball screws and nuts for precise linear motion in OEM and maintenance applications. Achieving over 90% efficiency, they feature low friction, high accuracy, and minimal wear. Available in various diameters, lengths, and leads, these precision-matched components handle axial loads with minimal backlash, providing a dependable solution that reduces maintenance and extends operational life. Great prices too.
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 | Best high-speed rotary bearing in THK history
THK's High-Speed, Double-Row Angular Contact Ring BWH is the fastest rotary bearing in company history. By utilizing balls inside a cage instead of rollers, this new structure achieves unprecedented speeds. It supports loads from all directions while matching the high rigidity and rotational accuracy of standard cross-roller ring design options.
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 | New CAM software cuts robotic machining deployment
At Automate (Booth #4476), RoboDK will showcase RoboDK CAM, which generates robotic machining programs directly from CAD files. Designed for easy deployment, it cuts setup time by up to 40%. Live demonstrations will show users how to create collision-free robot motion straight from CAD data, eliminating manual line-by-line coding.
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| | Most popular last issue |
 | Audi Nuvolari: 987-hp hybrid supercar full of surprises
The limited-edition Audi Nuvolari will be the fastest and most powerful production vehicle in the brand's history. Part Lamborghini, part F1 car, and part of a new, blocky design language for the brand, the hybrid mid-engine Nuvolari integrates technology and intelligent aerodynamics into something powerful, distinctive, and full of surprises.
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | Fly along: Supersonic X-59's first flight
Designed by Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and NASA, the single-seater X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology (Quesst) X-plane is engineered to fly at Mach 1.4 while reducing the loud, disruptive sonic boom to a gentle "sonic thump." The design seeks to change regulations and open a new era of commercial supersonic flight over land. Lockheed Martin takes a look back at the test flight that started it all on Oct. 28, 2025, with NASA test pilot David "Nils" Larson. To date, X-59 has completed several more flights and reached Mach 1.1 (713 mph). [Credit: Photo by NASA/Lori Losey]
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