| December 15, 2020 | Volume 16 Issue 48 |
 | Perovskites -- Ideal for Optoelectronic Applications
Perovskite materials have attracted significant attention as the most promising and efficient energy product for optoelectronics and photonics devices. Possessing properties like superconductivity, magnetoresistance, piezoelectricity and dielectric and pyroelectric behavior, perovskites are excellent candidates for multilayer capacitors like fuel cells, solar cells, sensors, electric batteries or even next-gen display screens, LEDs, memory devices and high-temperature superconductors. Available in both powder and solid forms.
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 | Will robots take our jobs?
Will robots and artificial intelligence doom middle-tier or lower-wage workers? The final report from MIT's Task Force on the Work of the Future summarizes over two years of research on technology and jobs -- and includes six key conclusions that may spell out the fate of the American workforce.
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 | Superalloy for 3D printing claimed to be defect resistant
Most very-high-strength alloys that function in extreme environments cannot be 3D printed because they crack. Now a team headed by researchers at the University of California Santa Barbara has developed a new class of superalloys that overcomes this cracking problem. The discovery holds tremendous promise for advancing the use of additive manufacturing to produce complex, one-off components for use in high-stress, high-performance environments.
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 | Special Edition Jaguar F-TYPE Heritage is ode to 1961 E-Type
Enzo Ferrari reportedly called the Jaguar E-Type "the most beautiful car ever made" when it was first released back in 1961. Now Jaguar is trying to recapture some of that magic 60 years later with a special 567-hp V8 Supercharged F-TYPE two-seater called the Heritage 60 Edition. Only available in classic Sherwood Green, the run will be limited to just 60 units total in convertible or coupe styles.
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 | Mike Likes: Shop retaining rings and wave springs
Smalley takes great pride in not only providing the best possible retaining rings and wave springs, but also for its legendary customer support. Smalley is pleased to announce the launch of a Smalley Web Store and Live Chat for U.S.-based visitors. Online ordering of wave springs, retaining rings, and constant section rings is now available.
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 | New developments in integrated rupture disk assemblies
While OEMs have long relied on rupture disks in their hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, high-pressure, high-cycling environments have been particularly challenging. Fortunately, with the availability of integrated, miniaturized rupture disk solutions from BS&B Safety Systems tailored to the application in a variety of standard and exotic materials, OEMs can significantly enhance equipment safety, compliance, and reliability even in extreme work conditions.
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 | Getting a grip on the future, with robotics
Today, a world without robots is inconceivable. The areas of application that require process safety, reliability and economic efficiency from these robots are equally manifold. FAULHABER drive systems play a major role in fulfilling these requirements, and they continue to impress with their durability and performance in a robust and compact design. Whether a robotics application requires high dynamics or precise positioning, FAULHABER has a micro motion solution.
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 | New stainless steel indexing plunger in hygienic design
JW Winco has expanded its hygienic design product family with a new indexing plunger. The GN 8170 stainless steel indexing plungers are intended for use in areas requiring sanitary equipment. They are available in lock-out or non-lock-out types with a sealing lock nut that creates a totally hygienic version or without a sealing lock nut. The components are certified according to DGUV Test, which confirms that the hygienic requirements based on European regulations are met. Other Winco hygienic products include the Stainless Steel Adjustable Levers GN 305 and the Stainless Steel Cabinet U Handles GN 429.
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 | Top Tech Tip: Mechanical bellows components are an alternative solution
In today's digital world, mechanical components such as metal bellows serve as an extremely reliable mechanism to gather information. The movement of Servometer electrodeposited metal bellows under hydraulic or pneumatic pressure (internal and external) can create the information needed for a system without electricity. Using bellows technology, temperature, gauge, barometric, and differential pressure can be compensated for. With miniature sizes available, Servometer bellows can be added to instrumentation and manifolds of almost any shape or size.
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 | Linear motors with flexible, modular design
Beckoff Automation's new AL8000 product family is based on a modular system design consisting of linear motors and magnetic plates. Users can choose between three widths: 50 mm (AL8x2x), 80 mm (AL8x4x), and 130 mm (AL8x6x). Each width category offers a broad range of different linear motor types in terms of overall length, type of winding, and cooling type. The standard product portfolio contains 28 different linear motor types for implementing highly dynamic and powerful linear axes to suit specific application requirements. Depending on the size of the linear motor, peak forces of 120 to 6,750 N can be achieved, as well as maximum speeds of up to 12 m/s.
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 | Turn any pipe or hose into a conveyor -- new larger size
EXAIR's new Type 303 Stainless Steel 3 NPT Threaded Line Vac Air Operated Conveyors convert ordinary pipe into a powerful conveying system for parts, scrap, trim, and other bulk materials using standard plumbing pipe couplers. This chemical- and corrosion-resistant Line Vac operates seamlessly at higher temps, providing a long-lasting and low-maintenance solution ideal for food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and medical processes. The durable construction of the Threaded Line Vac employs a larger inside diameter, which aids in conveying bigger parts and larger volumes of material over long distances with ease. Ranging from 3/8 to 3 NPT, all Threaded Line Vac models are also available in type 316 stainless steel.
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| | Most popular last issue |
 | 9 unseen Porsche concept cars
Not every car design makes it to production, but there are some exciting ideas along the way. In that spirit, Porsche has released design studies of some of its coolest concepts that did not make the cut from 2005 to 2019. "It is not about bringing every car onto the road," said Michael Mauer, Vice President Style at Porsche. "It is more a question of establishing creative space and a relationship with the future."
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | World-first cobot autonomous bin-picking kit
ActiNav from Universal Robots is a new UR+ application kit for companies of all sizes that simplifies integrating autonomous bin picking of parts and accurate placement -- including precise orientation -- in machines using UR cobots. ActiNav handles vision processing, collision-free motion planning, and autonomous real-time robot control all at once. The system is also incredibly easy to program. Genius!
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New Boeing Advanced Trainer jet does first roll
This past July, Boeing's new T-7A Red Hawk Advanced Trainer jet aircraft, which was developed for the U.S. Air Force, was really put through its paces -- including a roll to an inverted position and a push to -1 g. Watch as Boeing Test & Evaluation pilots Matt Giese and William Berryman put the jet through a rugged series of maneuvers to test its fuel system at all angles. The T-7A Red Hawk aircraft and trainers will replace the Air Force's aging T-38 training fleet.
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