| September 15, 2020 | Volume 16 Issue 35 |
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 | PolyDrill® Multi-Spindle Heads
Multiple drill heads are available for a variety of machine OEMs. Two-spindle up to 10-spindle units, with fixed or flex shaft power, adjustable or fixed hole pitches and compact designs allow adaptability for the machine builder, integrator or assembly line designer. Holes in most material from 0.06"-1".
Contact Lee Coleman at Suhner for all the details.
706-314-2927
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| | Feature articles | Hydrofoil speedboat set for full-on production
Swedish tech company Candela Speed Boat is revving up production of the world's first hydrofoiling all-electric boat. With zero emissions, an extremely small wake, and the ability to fly more than a foot above the water at a top speed of 30 knots, the all-carbon-fiber Candela Seven aims to upend the nautical industry.
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 | First new Maserati supercar in 15 years: MC20
Good things come to those who wait -- at least if you're a Maserati fan. After a long supercar dry spell, the Italian luxe car maker has come through with the bold and yet refined MC20, the 630-hp successor to the MC12 that features a new twin-turbo V6 engine design and smooth lines that give it a lot of swagger. All-electric and convertible versions are also in the works.
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 | Miniature motors for Mars -- what does it take?
When developing the high-resolution Panoramic Camera on the ExoMars Rover, engineers looked for motors that were extremely compact and could also deliver reliable and precise positioning for the camera-focusing mechanism. FAULHABER Stepper motors were selected for the job, as they precisely position objects with a resolution of 1,280 steps per revolution without the need for a separate feedback system, and are more rugged and sturdy than conventional servo motors.
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 | Adjustable levers lift, swing, and latch
Adjustable levers are among the most important standard parts for clamping and fixing in place. They are found in all kinds of applications, and the JW Winco portfolio is correspondingly diverse -- now even more so with new, more versatile models. Learn about the latest designs, including those for specific applications or with special dimensions and additional functions.
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 | Rugged CAN keypad and rotary cursor controller
EAO has just introduced its new Series 09 Rugged CAN Keypad and Rotary Cursor Controller aimed at construction equipment, emergency vehicles, agricultural equipment, and the like. The products offer functional safety compliance and CANbus integration for use in harsh environments. The Rugged CAN Keypads are available in multicolor RGB 4-segment halo-ring illumination. Colors can be set for specific functions, animated with chasing/running or flashing sequences, and are easily programmable. The Rugged CAN Rotary Cursor Controller features full rotary function with 22 maintained positions and a push function. It also features LED symbol illumination on the pushbuttons and LED halo illumination on both pushbuttons and the rotary cursor.
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 | Tips for creating gantry and multi-axis systems
Gantry and multi-axis systems are used throughout manufacturing to lift, position, and move loads. They can be two-dimensional with a simple XY axis or three-dimensional with XYZ axis, and carry loads from a few pounds to a few thousand, slow or fast, once a day or many times a day. Andrew Zaske from Tolomatic runs through the basics of creating these multi-component systems, including sizing and selection, linear actuator types, and real-world application examples that demonstrate successful systems.
Read this informative Tolomatic blog. |
 | Wireless sensor monitors machine bearings
SKF has released a compact and cost-effective vibration and temperature sensor for monitoring the condition of rotating parts on heavy industrial machinery. Designed principally for use as part of an SKF Rotating Equipment Performance (REP) solution, the battery-powered sensor -- called the SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 -- can be deployed in large numbers to automate the gathering of data regarding the health of machinery. It can reduce expensive unplanned downtime and maintenance costs. When mounted to a bearing housing, collected data can be wirelessly sent to a host computer network for analysis.
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 | Cool Tools: Samsung packs up to 8GB on new SSD flash drives
Need fast and dependable portable data storage? Samsung Electronics has you covered. The company has just released its new 870 QVO SSD line of 2.5-in. flash drives, and they can hold a lot. The second-gen 870 QVO comes in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB models with Intelligent TurboWrite read and write speeds up to 560 MB/s. The renewed Data Migration and Magician 6 software programs provide a host of improved and added features too, enabling users to upgrade, manage, and optimize their SSDs with greater ease.
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 | Essenza: The Lamborghini they don't want you to take home
The latest hypercar from Automobili Lamborghini is a limited-edition, track-only powerhouse called the Essenza that sports the most powerful naturally aspirated V12 from the automaker to date. With aerodynamics inspired by racing prototypes and new technical solutions designed for the ultimate driving experience, it's a one-percenter's dream racer -- but most owners won't end up taking it home.
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 | Army researchers develop power-line sensors for small drones
Researchers at the Army Research Lab have developed a novel sensor and software application to detect and avoid energized power lines in the vicinity of unmanned aerial systems. The goal is to provide autonomous systems sufficient time and distance to react, avoid wires, and navigate follow-on maneuvers. It's very clever how it works.
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | 3-finger gripper ideal for handling cylindrical objects
See how OnRobot's three-finger gripper is ideal for gripping a wide range of cylindrical objects in machine-tending applications such as CNC lathe machines. Its design automatically centers workpieces, resulting in fast deployment with a strong, stable grip and precise placement. The 3FG15 offers seamless integration with the robots of your choice. Also available is OnRobot's dual gripper, which can handle two parts and two tasks at the same time.
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Maple training for engineers and researchers
Maple is used by mathematicians, educators, students, engineers, and scientists to analyze, explore, visualize, and solve math problems. The new release, Maple 2020, offers a vast collection of enhancements. This webinar offers a quick and easy way to learn some of the fundamental concepts for using Maple. Learn about composing, plotting, and solving a variety of mathematical problems; handling units in your calculations; creating and sharing documents and applications; and more.
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