| August 04, 2020 | Volume 16 Issue 29 |
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 | High Speeds or High Torque?
Discover the new FAULHABER 1660 BHx series: a high-power, slot-less brushless DC motor based on 2-pole technology that's setting new standards for performance, speed, and power. 16mm in diameter and 60mm in length, the 1660 BHx motor is ideal for handheld tools and devices requiring impressive power and high efficiency. Offered in two motor design options, optimized for high-speed (BHS-version) or high-torque (BHT-version) performance.
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 | Opinion: Building a better normal for manufacturing
I am anxious to see what the new normal will be once we are all allowed to go back to work. I find it hard to believe things will return to the way they used to be. We have spent the last 40 years investing in making what goes on inside our four walls more efficient. Now that many of us are not allowed in the building, the cost of not being able to do business is much greater than the incremental savings our old technologies have given us. By Eric Doubell, CEO, Razorleaf
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 | Wow. Researchers claim new material can't be cut
Engineers in England at Durham University and their research partners have created what they say is the first manufactured, "non-cuttable" material. Their unlikely design inspirations? Grapefruit and abalone shell. In tests, the metallic foam material could not be cut by angle grinders, drills, or high-pressure water jets.
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 | Be a speed racer: Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series
If you've got a high-end speed racer inside you just waiting to be set free and a wad of cash at the ready, Mercedes has a top-of-the-line super sports car that you can drive through town or at the racetrack. Featuring the most powerful Mercedes-AMG V8 series engine of all time, the new 720-hp Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series does 0 to 60 in 3.1 sec sporting a design that stems directly from the current AMG GT3 race car.
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 | Engineering plastic with optimized sliding friction properties for automotive
BASF has just launched an engineering plastic that is particularly suited for automotive parts that come into contact with hot oil. The new polyethersulfone (PESU) Ultrason E0510 C2TR shows very good tribological properties, high oil resistance, and excellent dimensional stability. The injection-molding grade with a 10 percent carbon-fiber reinforcement can be used within a wide temperature range between -30 and 180 C. It is easy to process because of its low viscosity and very good flow properties.
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 | Mini toggle switch features never-slip grip
Electromechanical switch manufacturer C&K has expanded its miniature 7000 Series locking toggle switch to include an optional knurled cap. The textured pattern provides a non-slip surface that enables customers to move from one position to another without the toggle lever slipping from their grip. Offering reliable and long-term operation up to 100K cycles, the 7000 Series locking toggle switch is available with and without the IP67 sealing to meet application requirements.
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 | Get instant Xometry build quotes while designing in SOLIDWORKS and CATIA
Engineers can now get their designs made faster with instant access to Xometry part manufacturing price quotes without leaving SOLIDWORKS and CATIA design environments. A new partnership between Xometry and Dassault Systemes makes it possible. This means sourcing manufacturing price quotes can become a one-click experience directly integrated into the design software. Engineers can view Xometry price quotes on their screen in the context of their design and click to have it manufactured. Xometry custom manufacturing services include 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding, and sheet metal fabrication.
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 | TDK brings redundancy to its TMR angle sensor portfolio
TDK has announced the expansion of its tunnel-magnetoresistance (TMR) angle sensor portfolio with the new digital TAD4140 sensor, designed for demanding automotive and industrial applications. Compared to TDK's existing digital angle sensor (the TAD2141), the new TAD4140 features full redundancy with two signal processor units and 2x2 TMR bridges in a single TSSOP16 package. Both angle sensors are capable of contactless sensing up to 360 degrees. The new sensor is able to simultaneously measure speed, direction, and motor position, making it suitable for motor-control applications such as Brushless DC (BLDC) motor commutation in electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) systems.
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 | Dual-curing sealant from DELO used in connectors for automotive electronics
DELO has introduced a light- and humidity-curing sealant for silver-coated connectors that are often found in vehicle control units or sensors. DELO DUALBOND GE4918 offers very good pin-sealing properties, increases connector life, and allows efficient production. It not only adheres very well to mercaptan silver-pin coatings, but also adheres to the typical connector housing materials PA and PBT, even under the stringent conditions of the automotive sector. The one-component product is easy to dispense, shows good flow properties, and can be fixed in 10 to 20 sec with the help of high-intensity UV light. With this new sealant, automotive suppliers can benefit from its silicone-like properties without having to take special precautions in their production, as is the case with silicones.
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 | New servo drive system simplifies motion control for machine builders
With its Sinamics S210 converter designed specifically for use with the newly developed Simotics S-1FK2 motors, Siemens is offering a new and innovative servo drive system in an initial offering from 50 to 750 W. The converters come with integrated safety functions and enable rapid engineering via motion technology objects in Simatic S7-1500 controllers. They are connected to higher-level controllers via Profinet and are quickly and easily programmed by automatic motor parameterization and one-button tuning. Typical uses for this new drive system include packaging machines; handling applications such as pick and place, wood, and plastics processing; as well as life sciences and digital printing.
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 | LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System kicks it 1980s style
It sold out in a flash, but LEGO is busy making more of its new weird and wacky Nintendo Entertainment System set complete with 1980s-style TV and movable Mario. This 2,646-piece model kit lets you build an 8-in. high TV; Nintendo games console, controller, and Game Pak cartridge; and even a handle-operated scrolling screen. It's a huge departure from the high-end car and space kits we usually feature, but it has its charms. Available exclusively from the LEGO site and stores for 2020.
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