| January 21, 2025 | Volume 21 Issue 03 |
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 | Need Inserts? We make it E-Z.
E-Z LOK threaded inserts allow users to repair or reinforce threads without the need for special taps or installation tools. Our line of threaded inserts is used in metal, plastic, wood, composite and additive industries. Extensive inventories of standard products are available throughout the U.S., and we are also able to produce special threaded inserts to print or per application requirements. Our products are available through a variety of different channels depending on the volume needed.
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or contact Kyle Lindsly-Roach at 310.323.5613 x221. |
 | Over 27,000 Stock Metric Gears
KHK USA's latest catalog expands on their offering of the largest selection of stock metric gears in North America -- with over 27,000 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! |
 | Machine man reflects on 50 years in a challenging but rewarding field
For a half-century, ANCA has made the machines that make the tools that make the world go around.
One-half of its founding pair, Pat McCluskey, has designed many grinding machine tools in that time, been part of some machine-building world firsts, and worked hard to create an apprentice program that helps propel the young people of today, and ANCA, into a successful future. Inspiring.
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 | Lexus GX: The best SUV gets even better
Named "The Best SUV of 2024" by Motor1, the Lexus GX gets some nice upgrades for 2025. This tough-but-luxe mid-size SUV comes standard with a highly capable and efficient twin-turbocharged 3.4L V6 engine paired with a 10-speed Direct Shift Automatic Transmission. Six grades are available. A top-notch ride.
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 | Neat! Custom-molded desiccants are also structural components
AGM's injection molded desiccants allow engineers to ensure moisture protection in their designs without worrying about space and shape constraints. These molded desiccants are built to customers' specified sizes, shapes, and thicknesses, and are strong enough to be used as structural components. These desiccants are comprised of 4A molecular sieve in addition to proprietary binders. They deliver high adsorption capacity -- even at low humidity levels. Many applications, including aerospace, med devices, optics, and more.
Learn more. So smart and so useful.
or speak with an AGM engineer at (520) 881-2130. |
 | How Sandia research could save Earth from asteroids
The most efficient way to prevent potentially dangerous asteroids from damaging or even obliterating our planet may involve a coordinated nuclear response based on extensive prior data, according to Sandia National Laboratories physicist Nathan Moore. But how do you beat gravity temporarily to test this on Earth? You use the Z machine.
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 | Shallow groove depth? Smalley has the answer
Smalley's Hoopsters are an innovative solution for retaining components in applications with thin wall cylinders. These retaining rings feature minimal radial projection and a shallow groove depth. The ring ends flex for simplified assembly and removal -- no special tools are needed. Stock parts are available in Carbon and 302 Stainless Steel, ranging from .375" to 3". Smalley also offers customization of parts to make the perfect fit for your application.
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 | Electromate offers advanced UAV and drone subsystems in partnership with maxon
Electromate has just announced the availability of advanced UAV and drone subsystems through its partnership with maxon, a renowned Swiss manufacturer of precision drive systems. These durable parts are engineered to meet the specific demands of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). maxon's UAV propulsion systems consist of brushless DC motors, electronic speed controllers, and propellers built for the utmost safety and efficiency.
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 | Tube cutting and bending design guide: Xometry
Xometry's no-cost tube design guide offers design tips and tricks for laser-cut tube parts, including: minimums, tolerances, and sizes. The guide also covers important rules for mandrel tube bending, such as tolerancing, distance between bends, bend center line radius, types of bends to avoid, and more. Incredibly handy. If you need parts, Xometry can help with that too. It's easy to get a quote.
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 | Nanotec expands stepper motor line
Nanotec has added the ASA86 to its family of high-performance stepper motors designed to meet the demands of advanced automation applications. All ASA series motors are UL/CSA-certified and offer IP65-rated protection for reliable operation in harsh environments. For precise positioning, they feature a built-in encoder in incremental or multiturn versions. With a holding torque of up to 933 Ncm, the ASA86 is optimized for dynamic, high-load applications. Comes in two lengths and can be combined with various gearboxes.
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 | World-first bendable 5K2K gaming monitor
The LG UltraGear OLED Bendable Gaming Monitor (model 45GX990A) is the world's first 5K2K-resolution bendable OLED display. The 45-in. monitor can smoothly transition from completely flat to a 900R curvature within seconds for more flexibility and control over your gaming experience. Its upgraded Dual-Mode feature allows users to switch effortlessly between resolution and refresh rate presets, and customize aspect ratio and picture size.
Learn more about this monitor and other LG releases at CES. |
 | Cool Tools: Portable joystick videoscope
The USAVS J-4-1500 Joystick Videoscope from USA Borescopes combines high-performance tech with user-friendly features. This advanced 4-mm-diameter scope is designed to elevate the inspection process for professionals across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing. One of its standout features is the responsive joystick-controlled articulation, which allows users to easily navigate the 1.5-m-long probe in multiple directions to acquire high-res images.
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 | Most Popular 2024 Part 2
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | Robots: Navy ship deck gets advanced non-skid coating
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has installed an advanced, metallized Thermal Spray Nonskid (TSN) coating system on the USS Kearsarge flight deck using the state-of-the-art Thermal Spray Robotic Vehicle (TSRV). The TSRV robot automates the process of applying the functional TSN, further improving efficiency and reducing costs. The TSRV combines multiple steps of the TSN application process, from deck prep -- including blasting -- to spraying the heat-resistant non-skid solution. Estimated coating lifetime is 10 to 12 years compared to the three-year lifetime of the ship's current coating. The coating application is also two to three times faster. [Photo: NRL Center for Corrosion Science and Engineering engineer Jimmy Tagert with TSRV. Credit: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist First Class Jeff Troutman]
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