| October 11, 2022 | Volume 18 Issue 38 |
 | World's whitest paint now thinner than ever -- ideal for vehicles
The world's whitest paint, seen in this year's edition of Guinness World Records, keeps surfaces so cool it could reduce the need for air conditioning in some cases. Now, the Purdue University researchers who created the paint have developed a new formulation that is thinner and lighter -- ideal for radiating heat away from cars, trains, and airplanes.
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 | Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept: All-electric eMuscle
Can a muscle car really be electric? Dodge thinks it has the winning formula with its two-door Charger Daytona SRT Concept EV. It's loud, it's powerful, and it's retained those traditional brawny looks. Along with multi-level electro-mechanical shifting, an audible "exhaust" system, an aerodynamic front wing, and even a "donut" mode, it has some modern features built in too. It's a rebel with a cause trying to shake up the EV market.
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 | Recommended: Alternative to traditional drive systems
Nexen Group has introduced a stainless steel version of its patented precision roller pinion system (RPS). The Nexen RPS engages two teeth simultaneously to achieve superior accuracy with zero backlash at any length. The system is also extremely quiet and 99% efficient. Stainless steel makes the system corrosion resistant, with a long life of up to 36 million meters. Nexen's RPS provides a low-maintenance, durable alternative to rack and pinion, ball screw, and belt drive technology. The RPS is used for a wide range of applications including laser cutting, plasma cutting, and gantry applications.
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 | 3D-printed parts are resistant to chemicals
igus has expanded the scope of its 3D-printing service to include chemical-resistant, self-lubricating, tribo-polymer components, thanks to its new printing filament for selective laser sintering (SLS) printers called iglide i10. The new material is resistant to acids, bases, alcohols, and greases, making it suitable for use in industries such as electroplating and food processing. It is characterized by its high ductility and low moisture absorption, and is ideal for weight-saving industrial functional components with elastic properties.
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 | Standard IP65 slip rings with short lead times
The Orbex Group, a leading manufacturer of high-performance electric motors and slip rings, introduces standard slip rings with an IP65 protection rating, providing washdown tolerance in many food, beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturing applications. These washdown-ready slip rings feature stainless steel or aluminum housings. They offer flexible mounting options with through-hole diameters ranging from 25 to 100 mm, or capsule style when a through-hole is not required.
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 | Verisurf: Automate measurement and inspection
Verisurf software, the only inspection and measurement software built on a full-featured 3D CAD platform, provides measurement and inspection workflows with inspection plans that can be created once and used across the manufacturing enterprise on any portable or fixed coordinate measuring machine (CMM). Embedded Verisurf productivity tools enhance and automate workflows, which shorten inspection and reporting time, help reduce errors, support workforce development, and ensure continuity for repeatable process control during inspection, reverse engineering, and tool-building applications.
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 | One-touch clamping with no tools
One Touch Clamps and supports from IMAO Fixtureworks offer easy and efficient clamping operations and support of workpieces -- with no need for tools. They reduce time wasted on part setup and changeover while increasing overall productivity. Many workpiece clamp sizes are available, from mini to heavy duty. Pneumatic Clamps and supports are also available.
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 | Advanced Materials for Defense Summit
The 5th Advanced Materials for Defense Summit, occurring November 16-17 in Alexandria, VA, will feature discussions on how to advance the affordability, readiness, sustainability, and logistical effectiveness of U.S. Defense capabilities necessary for the future fight. This two-day, collaborative forum will feature product demonstrations, networking opportunities, and strategic updates from high-profile speakers driving initiatives toward advanced materials and manufacturing processes for lighter, more powerful, and cost-effective military and defense systems.
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| | Most popular last issue |
 | 1945 XF-82 Twin Mustang returns to flight
On Dec. 14, 1949, an XF-82 Twin Mustang aircraft (developed as a WWII bomber escort) skidded off the runway after completing a research flight for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics Flight Propulsion Lab (today, NASA Glenn) in Cleveland, OH. The aircraft was scrapped. Learn about the XF-82's unique design and its eventual return to flight 70 years later.
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 | Aston Martin DBR22: Open cockpit, heritage-racing inspired
Do you like a super exclusive coupe and the feeling of wind in your hair, and face, and, well, everywhere? Aston Martin's new open-cockpit DBR22 concept will give you all that and more. The two-seater V12 is a reinterpretation of the company's curvy 1956 DBR1, which won Le Mans in 1959 driven by Carroll Shelby and Roy Salvadori. It will be a very limited edition.
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 | Implantable shock absorber relieves knee pain
A new knee implant developed at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center includes a novel mechanical design: a shock absorber that aims to relieve pain and improve function for people suffering from knee arthritis. Early trial data showed a significant reduction in pain and improvement in function for patients.
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | New revolutionary Revolox™ self-locking ring for high RPM
The revolutionary Revolox Self-Locking Retaining Ring from Smalley. Secure and easy locking for your high-speed rotational needs. The "dimple and slot" design prevents ring expansion, safely securing your application at high RPM. This makes it possible to operate at higher speeds, withstand vibration, function under rapid acceleration, and absorb a degree of impact loading. The Revolox self-locking ring enables engineers to cost-effectively design for high-RPM requirements and with ease of assembly for high-volume applications.
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