| October 29, 2024 | Volume 20 Issue 41 |
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 | THK Miniature LM Guide SRS
With a rail as small as 7mm, THK's lightweight and compact Type SRS Miniature LM Guide is ideal for many applications including aerospace, transportation, robotics and applications requiring less weight and small size. Featuring patented Caged Technology, the Type SRS performs with smooth and quiet motion, long-term maintenance-free operation, increased speed and accuracy, low dust generation and a long life.
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| | Feature articles |
 | Electrostatic motors come of age
Can static cling power the industrial processes of the future? A new startup called C-Motive Technologies says it has cracked the code. Ben Franklin made an electrostatic motor all the way back in the mid 1700s, but the technology has had limited application since.
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 | What they didn't teach you about fittings in engineering school
Do you know why an old standard "Christmas-tree" barbed fitting may not be your best choice for your miniature fluid power application? Experts at Beswick Engineering run through the common types of fittings used in these smaller pneumatic applications, along with thread sizes and seals to help you make the correct choice. They also touch on pressure and temp ranges, chemical compatibility issues, rigid and flexible lines, and the ease of assembly and maintenance.
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 | New Hall effect discovered! No magnetic field required
An old physical phenomenon, known as the Hall effect, has revealed some new tricks, according to a team co-led by researchers at Penn State and MIT. The conventional Hall effect occurs only in electrical conductors or semiconductors in the presence of a magnetic field. Not so for the newly discovered nonreciprocal Hall effect.
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 | Great Resources: ABCs of gears and more
KHK USA takes you on a journey through the history and applications of gears in two information-packed, no-cost volumes called "The ABCs of Gears." Part A is aimed at beginners, while part B moves on to intermediate fare, such as types of gears and tooth forms, heat treatment, surface treatment, production methods, etc. "Intro to Gears" and a "Gear Technical Reference" also available.
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 | Adjustable Spot Cooler provides precise industrial cooling
EXAIR's Adjustable Spot Cooler System offers a low-cost, reliable, and maintenance-free solution for industrial spot cooling needs. This tool offers precision control, versatility, and ease of use for a variety of applications including milling, machining, soldering, gas sampling, welding, and more. Utilizing cool and clean compressed air, the Spot Cooler allows users to precisely adjust temperatures from as low as -30°F (-34°C) to room temperature with the simple turn of a knob.
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 | Robot has longest reach in Mitsubishi's low-cost series
The MELFA RV-12CRL vertically articulated robot has the longest reach of any robot in Mitsubishi Electric's low-cost robot series: 1,504 mm (59.2 in.). With a 12-kg (26.4-lb) payload capacity, this unit is an ideal candidate for machine tending, case packing, and pick-and-place applications. Built-in features provide enhanced safety, streamlined implementation, and an overall reduction in downtime. Features internal cables and air hoses for end-of-arm tooling.
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 | Fastest large-format SLA 3D printer in the world
Built on Formlabs' next-generation Low Force Display print engine, the new Form 4L SLA 3D printer delivers unmatched reliability with a 99% print success rate compared to other SLA 3D printers. These benefits, combined with a build volume nearly 5x the size of Form 4, allow Form 4L users to solve big problems and print smaller parts at high volume. Large-scale prints finished in under six hours.
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 | Servomotors for food, beverage, pharma, more
Siemens' new stainless steel SIMOTICS S-1FS2 line of servomotors has been designed for the clean condition requirements of the food, beverage, sterile packaging, pharma, and other process industries. These motors are highly resistant to corrosion and acidic chemicals and are offered in a variety of power ratings, from 0.45 to 2 kW (0.60 to 2.68 hp) with torque from 3.1 to 14 Nm (2.28 to 10.32 ft-lb). Features include high dynamics due to low inherent inertia, high overload capacity for pick-and-place, and precise movement of heavy loads. Easy installation and cleaning. Compatible with the SINAMICS S210 drive system.
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| | Most popular last issue |
 | From 0 to 80% the speed of light: Electron gun
Scientists and engineers at Brookhaven National Lab have developed the world's highest-voltage, highest-intensity polarized photocathode electron gun, a crucial component for the future Electron-Ion Collider. Learn all about how engineering problems were solved and the collider tech was built, including challenges with lasers, shielding, and even polishing stainless steel.
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 | Ferrari F80: New 1,200-hp flagship supercar
Ferrari's totally new F80 road-legal supercar embodies the ultimate in engineering from the Prancing Horse badge, including top-tier racing design and technology, a turbo V6 internal combustion engine mated with an 800-V hybrid system with three electric motors, tons of aerodynamic features, and an interior that truly makes the driver central to all the action.
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | SOLIDWORKS catch up: What's new in Assemblies?
The last couple of major releases of SOLIDWORKS each introduced significant new Assembly modeling features and workflows. Want to know what's new? Catch up on what you might have missed out on since your last upgrade -- and get a first look at highlights from the upcoming SOLIDWORKS 2025. Some very useful changes!
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