| July 25, 2023 | Volume 19 Issue 28 |
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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 specs and 24/7 price and availability detailed online.
See what KHK USA has in stock for you today! |
 | All-new Dodge Hornet: Fastest CUV under 30 grand
The all-new Dodge Hornet brings a good bit of muscle to the compact utility vehicle (CUV) segment. Hornet comes in two powertrain options: GT (4-cylinder turbo) and R/T (the brand's first hybrid). Dodge says the entry-level GT is the industry's quickest, most powerful utility vehicle under $30,000. Hornet includes lots of high-performance features.
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 | Drako Dragon: American-made 2,000-hp SuperSUV
If you're interested in finding out what's on the bleeding edge of the expanding electric vehicle market, take a look at the new Drako Dragon, a 2,000-hp, quad-motor luxury SuperSUV being built in San Jose, CA. From its all-carbon-fiber structure to its gull-wing doors, Dragon is an exotic limited offering that sets a new standard for EV manufacturing and driving.
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 | New VW bus long wheelbase coming to U.S. in 2024
The reborn VW bus will finally be available in the U.S. next year as the all-electric ID. Buzz with long wheelbase (LWB), after the short-wheelbase model rolled off the production lines for European customers this year. The rear-motor LWB bus is filled with retro-futuristic design touches.
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 | New Corvette E-Ray with hybrid eAWD propulsion
The first-ever Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is a mid-engine hybrid that uses an advanced electrified propulsion system in addition to its 6.2L LT2 Small Block V8, enabling all-season performance and a breakneck 0-to-60 time of 2.5 sec -- the quickest production Corvette ever.
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 | Top Tech Tip: How to pin a shaft and hub assembly properly
One of the primary benefits of using a coiled spring pin to affix a hub or gear to a shaft is the coiled pin's ability to prevent hole damage. Another is the coiled pin absorbs wider hole tolerances than any other press-fit pin. This translates to lower total manufacturing costs of the assembly. However, there are a few design guidelines that must be adhered to in order to achieve the maximum strength of the pinned system and prevent damage to the assembly.
Read this very informative SPIROL article. |
 | Top Product: What is a C-Flex Pivot Bearing?
It's a flexure-based bearing utilizing internal flat crossed springs, capsuled in a cylindrical housing, to provide precise rotation with low hysteresis and no frictional losses. The C-Flex bearing will offer infinite life when used within its rated load and rotation values. Applications include Medical, Industrial, Aerospace, Semiconductor, and Optical.
Learn more.
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| | Most popular last issue |
 | Wilson shows off airless 3D-printed basketball
Houston Rockets' player KJ Martin used an airless 3D-printed basketball in the first round of the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest on Feb. 18, 2023. Created by Wilson Sporting Goods, who also makes the Official Basketball of the NBA, the first-of-its-kind ball closely matches the performance specs of a regulation basketball. EOS provided the 3D printing from its technical center.
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 | Universal Robots debuts world's first cobot spot welder
Universal Robots and its development partners demonstrated a host of exciting new cobot-related technologies at the Automate show in Detroit May 22-25, including the world's first cobot spot welder, designed and manufactured by Pro Spot International. Palletizers, case packers, process automation cells, and more were demonstrated. Lots of neat new tech here.
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | Ride along with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
Take a ride with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as they train flying F-16 Fighting Falcons in formation for upcoming air shows and flyover events. Training during winter months takes place at Spaceport America in New Mexico and Ft. Huachuca in Arizona. The Thunderbirds also train with the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, at the Naval Air Facility in El Centro, CA.
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Atlas robot shows off impressive job-site skills
In the past, we've seen Boston Dynamics' impressive Atlas bipedal robot dance around, run on uneven terrain outside, and even perform parkour jumps. Now Atlas is showing off its job-site skills, fetching boards and a tool bag, navigating stairs, and even throwing stuff to a human partner.
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See how shock absorbers are made
Go behind the scenes to see how QA1 shock absorbers are made from start to finish -- from CNC machining to anodizing, dyno testing, and packaging. Get a peek at the production process of the double adjustable shocks along with the machinery and tools used to create them.
See how QA1 shocks are made. |
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