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June 25, 2024Volume 20 Issue 24


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In this issue of Designfax

  • NASA wind tunnel aircraft model traveling globe
  • New software tool enables super-advanced radar designs
  • Glassy gels: New class of material created
  • Bugatti Tourbillon: V16 with 3 e-motors makes 1,800 hp
  • Real-world applications: Pick-and-place case packer
  • NORD's heavy-duty drive systems tackle tough industrial applications
  • High-performance servo motors and drives
  • Touchless angle sensors get CAN SAE J1939 interface
  • Stainless steel constant-torque flush-mount hinge
  • Claw vacuum pump for industrial applications
  • Radar level sensor monitors liquids and powders
  • Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action
    • DualVee linear guides and tracks in warehousing
  • Most Popular Last Issue
    • Largest airplane in history will be 356 ft long
    • Raspberry Pi launches $70 AI Kit
    • First hybrid Porsche: 911 Carrera GTS
  • New Products
    • Electrical, Mechanical, Motion
    Cover Image: Bugatti Tourbillon

News

Researchers demonstrate new way to 'squeeze' infrared light -- lots of applications

New way to recycle steel could reduce the industry's carbon footprint

Rolls-Royce developing 10-cylinder diesel hybrid systems for military vehicles

A winner 12 years in a row! GM awards Smalley for high-quality retaining rings and wave springs



Feature articles

Image - NASA wind tunnel aircraft model traveling the globe
NASA wind tunnel aircraft model traveling the globe
NASA and its international partners are using the same generically shaped wing design to create physical and digital research models to better understand how air moves around an aircraft during takeoff and landing. Using the same model worldwide ensures the aerospace community is getting accurate answers despite any differences in testing conditions or facilities.
Read the full article.

Image - New software tool enables super-advanced radar designs
New software tool enables super-advanced radar designs
In a whirling geopolitical landscape of new nuclear weapons, hypersonic weapons, drones, and satellites, the United States is hustling to test new kinds of radars aimed at detecting evolving threats. Advanced modeling and simulation software at Sandia National Labs is speeding the development of next-gen tech.
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Image - Glassy gels: New class of material created
Glassy gels: New class of material created
Researchers have created a new class of materials called "glassy gels." They are very hard and difficult to break, despite containing more than 50% liquid. They are more efficient conductors of electricity than common plastics and hold promise for a variety of applications.
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Image - Bugatti Tourbillon: V16 engine with 3 e-motors makes 1,800 hp and a lotta vroom
Bugatti Tourbillon: V16 engine with 3 e-motors makes 1,800 hp and a lotta vroom
The iconic W16 engine is out at Bugatti. The company's newest creation, the mid-engine Tourbillon, will be powered by an all-new 8.3-liter naturally aspirated V16 engine paired with three e-motors. In total, the Tourbillon will produce 1,800 hp and be filled with cutting-edge materials and technology.
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Image - Real-world applications: Pick-and-place case packer
Real-world applications: Pick-and-place case packer
Like to see machines in action? This is a good one for you. Learn how Hamrick Packaging Systems tapped engineers from Macron Dynamics to provide a Two-Axis Heavy-Duty Gantry System to create a pick-and-place case packer capable of running round or non-round containers at speeds up to 20+ cases per minute. These American-made linear robotic solutions offer superior lead times and the opportunity for clients to customize travel distances, payload capacities, and other specs.
Read the full Macron Dynamics application story and see how it works.

Image - NORD's heavy-duty drive systems tackle tough industrial applications
NORD's heavy-duty drive systems tackle tough industrial applications
Industrial gear units from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS are used for a variety of heavy-duty applications, providing high output torques and long service life with minimal maintenance. Combining high-efficiency motors and dynamic VFDs, users get high performance and smooth operation. Learn which drive systems are used for which real-world applications in industries including grain, cranes and hoists, wastewater, food and beverage, and bulk material handling. Good info here.
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Image - High-performance servo motors and drives
High-performance servo motors and drives
Power, precision, and cost efficiency converge in Applied Motion Products' new M5 Servo Series of motors and drives -- engineered for high machine performance, exceptional torque output, and precise control. These motors and drives feature fast dynamic response, advanced safety features, and a broad range of industrial network options. Power range of 100 W to 3 kW. Myriad mechanical customizations available.
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Image - Touchless angle sensors get CAN SAE J1939 interface
Touchless angle sensors get CAN SAE J1939 interface
Novotechnik has added the CAN J1939 interface (developed for heavy-duty vehicles) to its RFC4800 Series of touchless angle sensors measuring angular position up to 360°, turn direction, turns, speed, and operational status. It can provide one or two output channels. It has a longer life and robustness than an optical encoder. It can signal if a sensor needs replacing or average a programmable number of values to output to reduce external noise if present. This is wear-free angle measurement made easy.
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Image - Stainless steel constant-torque flush-mount hinge
Stainless steel constant-torque flush-mount hinge
Southco has introduced a flush-mount version of its popular and durable E6 constant-torque hinge. Its low-profile, corrosion-resistant package makes it an ideal solution for maximizing security, longevity, and aesthetics. It offers high torque for demanding applications while maintaining its low profile. Lots of uses.
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Image - Claw vacuum pump for industrial applications
Claw vacuum pump for industrial applications
Vacuum expert Leybold has added a new model to its proven CLAWVAC dry claw vacuum pump series: the CLAWVAC CP B. This innovative, rough vacuum pump, designed for robust processes including food processing, material handling, and environmental industries, is powerful, energy efficient, and easy to clean. The intuitive handling of this unit is mainly due to its functional design, which features a pair of claws that rotate in the cylinder with no contact or wear. Its separate gearbox prevents oil contamination. The design ensures short downtimes and long service intervals: 20,000 hr between oil changes and up to 48,000 hr between general overhauls.
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Image - Radar level sensor monitors liquids and powders
Radar level sensor monitors liquids and powders
The innovative FR Series non-contact radar level sensor from Keyence has been designed to monitor the level of both liquid and powder in any environment. This sensor features short- and long-range models, as well as chemical and sanitary options to address a wide array of level sensing applications. Works even when obstructions or harsh conditions are present, such as build-up, steam, or turbulence.
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Most popular last issue

Image - Largest airplane in history will be 356 ft long and carry wind turbine blades
Largest airplane in history will be 356 ft long and carry wind turbine blades
A Colorado startup aims to build the biggest plane in history -- longer than a football field with a payload volume 12x a Boeing 747-400F -- to fly large turbine blades and other components directly to wind farm sites.
Read the full article.

Image - Raspberry Pi launches $70 AI Kit
Raspberry Pi launches $70 AI Kit
Artificial intelligence (AI) is all the rage, and the makers of Raspberry Pi have created a way for enthusiasts of the single-board computer systems to take part and do a lot of experimenting along the way.
Read the full article.

Image - First hybrid Porsche: 911 Carrera GTS
First hybrid Porsche: 911 Carrera GTS
Porsche's new 911 lineup for 2025 includes the Carrera GTS, which is the first production model from the brand ever to come with a hybrid powertrain. The racing-inspired T-Hybrid sports a newly developed 3.6-L six-cylinder boxer engine, electrically driven turbocharger, and in-transmission electric motor to outperform its model predecessor.
Read the full article.

Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action
DualVee linear guides and tracks used in warehousing
See how Bishop-Wisecarver's DualVee® motion tech can add huge benefits to warehousing operations. This video highlights two applications: a manual storage and retrieval system and an automated storage and retrieval system of long aerospace-grade carbon fiber in sub-zero temps. Patented DualVee guides and tracks keep operations running smoothly.
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