| June 21, 2022 | Volume 18 Issue 23 |
 | 8 Methods to Speed Up Production
Hot and dirty processes can be a major issue for manufacturing companies. You may be looking to cool, clean, spray, blow off, eject parts, keep your production line running or a myriad of other problems. EXAIR offers products to solve those issues.
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 | Researchers unveil a secret of stronger metals
Using a laser to launch metal particles at supersonic speeds at a surface, researchers at MIT have been able to study exactly what happens when tiny crystalline grains that make up a bulk metal form -- down to the nanometer scale. In the experiments they performed, their process could increase one metal's strength almost tenfold.
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 | Over 26,000 Stock Metric Gears
KHK USA Inc offers the largest selection of stock metric gears in North America -- with over 26,000 configurations. KHK USA offers Metric Spur Gears, Metric Helical Gears, Metric Internal Ring Gears, Metric Gear Racks, Metric Bevel Gears, Metric Worms and Wormwheels from stock! Free 3D CAD models, technical spec and 24/7 price and availability detailed online.
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 | Corvette 70th Anniversary Edition
Chevrolet is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its iconic Corvette with special edition cars. Corvette is the longest running nameplate of any car on the road today, and its 70th Anniversary Edition package includes special badging and features for 2023 Corvette Stingray 3LT and Z06 3LZ coupe and convertible models.
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 | FAULHABER AM3248: Exceptionally high speed and dynamics
With a maximum of 10,000 rpm, FAULHABER stepper motor AM3248 achieves a speed five times higher than comparable stepper motors and, combined with a gearhead reduction of 100:1, it delivers a torque of 5 Nm -- all with a diameter of just 32 mm. The motor starts with a high speed from the very first step; thanks to its low inertia, it can be used in applications that require very fast acceleration and fast changes of direction.
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 | Engineer's Toolbox: 7 ways to improve sheet metal parts
When designing sheet metal components, there's a lot to consider: bends, reliefs, offsets, hems, holes, slots, tabs, and inserts -- not to mention material and finishing options. The engineers at Proto Labs take a quick look at the different ways to improve sheet metal part design while creating cost-efficient components. Learn some great tips.
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 | Great Resource: Unit Conversion Tool
With Smalley's engineering tools, convert popular spring units such as force or retaining ring thrust capacities into metric units. Convert units such as mass and weight, angular measurements, velocities, temperatures, pressures, densities, and more! This is a very good resource to bookmark.
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 | Slimmest enclosure air conditioner on the market!
Seifert's SlimLine Series of enclosure air conditioners integrate unique technologies -- maximum power-to-size ratio, mounting of merely 4.5 inches inside-cabinet-depth -- making the SlimLine Series the slimmest air conditioner in the market. Cooling capacity: 1,090 to 5,120 Btu/hr.
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 | New hybrid hexapod has nanometer-level precision
The Hybrid Hexapod from ALIO Industries has revolutionized 6D motion and redefined the role of motion control in applications that need flatness and straightness of motion plus stiffness, such as machining and bonding. It uses a tripod parallel kinematics structure to deliver Z plane and tip/tilt motion, integrated with a monolithic serial kinematic structure for XY motion. A rotary stage integrated into the top of the tripod (or underneath it) provides 360-degree continuous yaw rotation. Applications include optical, semiconductor, manufacturing, metrology, laser processing, and micro-machining.
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 | Radiation-hardened GaN transistor for space applications
EPC has just introduced the EPC7018 radiation-hardened GaN FET. With higher breakdown strength, lower gate charge, lower switching losses, better thermal conductivity, and very low on-resistance, power devices based on GaN significantly outperform silicon-based devices. They enable higher switching frequencies resulting in higher power densities, higher efficiencies, and more compact and lighter-weight circuitry for critical spaceborne missions, including DC-DC power, motor drives, lidar, deep probes, and ion thrusters.
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 | Gearboxes for electric motors from Rexroth: a driving force for electrification
As part of its new, extensive eLION platform for the electrification of mobile working machines, Bosch Rexroth has developed spur gearboxes that vehicle manufacturers can use to unlock the full potential of new electric motors. The one- and two-speed gearboxes are installed in the central section of the vehicle and pool the energy in order to drive up to two axles with just one motor. The clever integration of essential components is evidence of the wealth of practical know-how that was drawn on throughout the development process.
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 | Behind the scenes of 'Top Gun: Maverick' -- Darkstar aircraft
Get some quick, behind-the-scenes insights into the development of the hypersonic Darkstar aircraft that plays its own starring role in "Top Gun: Maverick." The film's crew worked in secret with engineers at Lockheed's fabled Skunk Works to develop the hyper-cool concept that can outrun missiles but gets harder to handle the faster it goes.
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 | Mercedes-AMG ONE: 1,063-hp F1 car for everyday driving
For discriminating drivers who need a 1,063-hp Formula 1-derived, $2.7 million car to run errands, go to the track, and beyond, Mercedes-AMG is set to produce its ONE hypercar in a limited edition of 275 units. The all-wheel-drive two-seater's hybrid drive tech features a 1.6-L turbocharged gasoline V6 engine and four electric motors. It does a 0-to-60 time of under 2.9 sec.
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | What's a magnetic GHOST fastener?
PEM® GHOST™ Fastening Technology from PennEngineering uses a fully concealed pinch-lock mechanism to create a secure and sleek lock with zero visible evidence of disassembly once engaged. Using a magnetic release tool on the concealed fastener actuates the internal components, unlocking the pinch-lock grip and instantly releasing the pin from the fastener. From automotive interiors to access control systems, this clever fastening tech is adaptable to many applications.
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