| November 12, 2024 | Volume 20 Issue 43 |
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 | What is the 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.
Advantages include: Frictionless, Backlash-free, Self-centering, Simple installation, Low hysteresis, Vacuum applications, Stock items, No lubrication, No maintenance, and Infinite life.
Learn more from C-Flex, The Leader in Flexing Metal Technology.
View the C-Flex Pivot Bearing training page. |
 | What is a sapphire piston used for -- and who can make one?
If you want a prototype piston made of metal for research purposes, you have a lot of options -- you can even 3D print your own. But what if you need something much more exotic, like the second-hardest natural material? When Mid Michigan Research had just such a need, it turned to Insaco for the company's long history of custom fabrication of sapphire precision parts, often in unusual forms.
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 | Can you use laser welding in space?
The Air Force Research Lab recently participated in a parabolic flight experiment led by a team of scientists and engineers from The Ohio State University. The NASA-funded endeavor was conducted to explore the potential of autonomous laser welding in space.
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 | Lamborghini Urus SE: Plug-in hybrid super SUV
The new SE is Lamborghini's most powerful and high-performance Urus yet. Equipped with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine combined with a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor, the super SUV cranks out a total of 789 hp and sprints from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.4 sec. It's a large luxury crossover SUV, so there's plenty to enjoy inside too.
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 | What are Crossed Roller Bearings?
Learn all about HIWIN Crossed Roller Bearings that are three to four times more rigid than standard bearing solutions and are capable of handling loads in the axial, radial, and moment directions. They consist of an outer ring, an inner ring, and a plurality of rollers and spacers. The roller lies between the inner and outer ring with the spacers placed between the rollers to prevent the mutual friction between them, thereby decreasing the torque resistance for rotation. Many options are available depending on the level of rigidity needed.
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 | New high-speed PSLA 270 printer from 3D Systems
The all-new PSLA 270 projector-based polymer 3D-printing platform and associated new materials from 3D Systems enable faster production times for a wide range of applications. This machine's high throughput and accuracy make it ideal for industries like healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing, where precise and durable components are critical. Complementary Wash and Cure systems streamline post-processing and ensure high-quality finished parts.
Learn more including materials and build sizes. |
 | Universal Robots unveils cobot AI Accelerator
Universal Robots' new UR AI Accelerator is a ready-to-use hardware and software toolkit created to further enable the development of AI-powered cobot applications. Designed for commercial and research applications, the UR AI Accelerator provides developers with an extensible platform to build applications, accelerate research, and reduce time to market of AI products -- ready to use straight out of the box.
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 | Recommended: Threaded inserts for hardwood in brass and stainless steel
E-Z LOK is now offering E-Z™ Knife brass and stainless steel threaded inserts for hardwoods like oak, cherry, and maple. These inserts are ideal wherever assembly or disassembly could cause thread erosion or stripping. They use a proprietary external "knife" thread to slice into the wood and provide superior holding power. They easily install with a bolt/jam nut or optional drive tool. Thread repair kits available too, as well as inserts for soft wood.
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 | New profile rail linear motion guides
Bishop-Wisecarver's new Profile Rail Linear Motion Guides are engineered to deliver precise, low-noise linear motion with exceptional rigidity, making them ideal for a wide range of applications. From compact miniature ball guides to robust, heavy-duty rollers, these guides cater to diverse application needs. They are customizable for harsh environments and are available for upgrading existing systems or designing new machinery.
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 | Why Veterans Day has a special meaning to me
Another Veterans Day has passed. Many Americans had a day off, stores had the usual sales. At Arlington National Cemetery, there was a Veterans Day National Observance that included a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Across the country, thousands of speeches were delivered. For me, Veterans Day has a very special meaning that I share with probably a million other veterans -- the loss of a good friend who was killed in combat. By Frank Misurelli, Picatinny Arsenal
Read the full article -- an oldie but goodie. |
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 | Toyota Land Cruiser ROX: Rugged soft-top concept
The annual SEMA show in Las Vegas, the largest automotive specialty equipment event in the world, is always full of surprises. This year was no exception and included the debut of the Toyota Land Cruiser ROX, a rugged pop-top concept that takes the nameplate into the safari realm and far beyond.
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 | How suction sails work on huge ships
bound4blue is a company based in Spain making waves in the shipping industry with its innovative eSAIL suction sails, which produce six to seven times more lift than a conventional sail but are rigid towers. Looking like giant cylinders, bound4blue says its technology, which ranges in height from 12 m to 36 m, works "by utilizing a fan system to drag air across the sail's aerodynamically optimized surface, generating propulsive efficiency." The company says in some applications on large ships, a pair of autonomously controlled eSAILs can cut fuel consumption and carbon emissions by 15%. Several cargo and tanker ships are testing the technology in installations of one to four units. [Credit: Image courtesy of bound4blue]
Learn how suction sails work.
Learn even more specifics about how the bound4blue sails work here. |
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | What's new in MATLAB and Simulink?
Release 2024b from MathWorks offers hundreds of new and updated features and functions in MATLAB and Simulink including several major updates -- including 5G Toolbox, Simulink Control Design, System Composer, and more -- that streamline the workflows of engineers and researchers working on wireless communications systems, control systems, and digital signal processing applications.
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