| July 09, 2024 | Volume 20 Issue 26 |
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 | Need inserts? We make it E-Z.
Founded in 1956, E-Z LOK allows users to repair damaged or worn-out threads without the need for special taps or installation tools. Our line of threaded locking inserts is used in metal, plastic, wood, composite and additive industries. Extensive inventories are maintained in four warehouses across the US, and all products are sold through industrial distributors. One source for all your needs!
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or contact Kyle Lindsly-Roach for free samples at 310.323.5613 x221. |
 | 1/4 Ton Of Refrigeration
This small, stainless steel Vortex Tube produces 1/4 ton of refrigeration and has no moving parts to wear out. Temperatures range from minus 50 to +250 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooling applications include electronic controls, machining operations, heat seals, welding operations, hot melts and more.
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| | Feature articles |
 | Soldiers among first to test NextGen Army weapons
Soldiers with the West Virginia and North Carolina Army National Guard are among those first to test what may become the Army's new standard-issue rifle and machine gun. In April 2022, the Army awarded a contract to manufacturer SIG SAUER for two new NextGen handheld weapons: the XM7 rifle and the XM250 automatic rifle. It's the first time in 65 years the Army will field a new weapon system of this nature.
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 | New energy source powers subsea robots indefinitely
Based on technology created at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and licensed from the California Institute of Technology, Seatrec Inc. now offers the first energy source for subsea robots that is powered entirely by its environment, allowing devices to work in the open ocean indefinitely, without any intervention -- no batteries that need to be recharged or traditional fuels.
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 | 2025 Nissan Rogue: Special Rock Creek edition and cool new features
The 2025 Nissan Rogue is ready for even more adventure both on and off the open roads, with a new rugged Rock Creek edition and the introduction of ProPILOT Assist 2.1 driver assistance technology. These new enhancements to Nissan's popular SUV follow an attractive visual refresh and the addition of technology such as Invisible Hood View -- a first for Nissan in the U.S. market.
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 | New brushless motors maximize power density
Allied Motion Technologies has introduced the KinetiMax 95 High Power Drive (HPD), an outer-rotor brushless motor. This frameless motor is designed to maximize power density for its volume with a nominal output torque of 2 Nm at 2,300 RPM, resulting in 480 W of continuous output power. At only 37 mm axial length, this compact stator-rotor set is an ideal solution for applications such as material handling systems, AGVs, mobile robots, handheld power tools, and more.
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 | Key factors for ball screw applications
Learn the six key factors that should be considered when specifying ball screw assemblies in motion control applications. PCB Linear gathered a panel of experts in the field of linear motion to concentrate on this important topic -- particularly when it comes to the company's new miniature ball screw product line. Learn about precision and accuracy, orientation, speed and acceleration, duty cycle, linear motion travel, and load capacity. Podcast available too.
Read the PCB Linear blog. |
 | 3D printer uses pellet extrusion system instead of filament
The latest addition to 3D Systems' industry-leading portfolio of EXT Titan Pellet systems is the EXT 800 Titan Pellet. With a build volume of 800 x 600 x 800 mm, this thermoplastics 3D printer harnesses the speed, reliability, and efficiency of the company's large-format pellet systems in a more compact unit with lower upfront investment. Use this machine to fabricate more modestly sized functional prototypes, tooling, fixtures, sand casting patterns, thermoforming molds, and end-use parts. Markedly faster than competing FFF and FDM printers, and up to 10X reduced material costs compared to filaments.
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 | Test your knowledge: High-temp adhesives
Put your knowledge to the test by trying to answer these key questions on how to choose the right high-temperature-resistant adhesive. The technical experts from Master Bond cover critical information necessary for the selection process, including questions on glass transition temperature and service temperature range. Some of the answers may surprise even the savviest of engineers.
Take the quiz. |
 | World's first current-carrying fastening technology
PEM® eConnect™ current-carrying pins from Penn-Engineering provide superior electrical connections in applications that demand high performance from internal components, such as automotive electronics. This first-to-market tech provides repeatable, consistent electrical joints and superior installation unmatched by traditional fastening methods. Features include quick and secure automated installation, no hot spots or poor conductivity, and captivation options that include self-clinching and broaching styles.
Learn more about eConnect pins. |
 | Smallest rugged AI supercomputer for avionics
Aitech Systems has released the A178-AV, the latest iteration of its smallest rugged GPGPU AI supercomputers available with the powerful NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier System-on-Module. With its compact size, the A178-AV is the most advanced solution for artificial intelligence (AI), deep learning, and video and signal processing for next-gen avionic platforms.
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| | Most popular last issue |
 | Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck is #1 at Pikes Peak
The all-electric Ford Performance F-150 Lightning SuperTruck made the fastest pass of all 61 competitors at the 102nd running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 23, 2024. Competitors only get one run in the 12.42-mile uphill Race to the Clouds. The SuperTruck victory was hard-earned by driver Romain Dumas after experiencing a technical issue on the course.
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 | UVA team makes NASA hypersonic breakthrough
What if the future of space travel were to look less like a rocket and more like a hypersonic jet plane? The world is a step closer since researchers in Virginia showed, for the first time, that airflow in supersonic combusting jet engines can be controlled by an optical sensor. The finding could lead to more efficient stabilization of hypersonic jet aircraft.
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | How Nord-Lock washers work: Wedge power!
Can you get a design and functional edge with a wedge? In this animated video, Nord-Lock explains the principle behind their original wedge-locking technology, which secures bolted joints even when exposed to severe vibration and dynamic loads. The company says it is impossible for this washer type to loosen unintentionally, due to the wedge created underneath the bolt head and nut.
View the video. |
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