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Positioned For Tough Compact Applications Novotechnik's TX2 Series position sensor's pivot-head mounting can handle +/-12.5° of offset with stroke lengths of 25 to 300 mm. Linearity is within +/-0.5%, and the TX2 Series is sealed to meet or exceed IP67. The TX2 is designed for mobile and other tough environments with heavy-duty construction featuring a stainless steel rod and metal housing. It is sealed against ingress of dust and liquids. Great for off-highway applications.
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Weird Science: Physicists claim new circuit generates clean, limitless power from graphene Sandia Labs shows machine learning could lop a year off technology design cycle for new materials New salt battery design may help electric cars go the extra mile Dartmouth cancer clinic's technology lets doctors see beam field during radiation treatments |
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NEW PRODUCT: SPIROL Introduces the Press-N-Lok Pin for Plastic Housings The Press-N-Lok™ Pin was designed to permanently retain two plastic components to each other. As the pin is inserted, the plastic backfills into the area around the two opposing barbs, resulting in maximum retention. Assembly time is quicker, and it requires lower assembly equipment costs as compared to screws and adhesives -- just Press-N-Lok™! Learn more about the new Press-N-Lok™ Pin. Check out the new BP100 Press-N-Lok™ Pin Specifications. Watch how simple it is to install the Press-N-Lok™ Pin in this short video clip.
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50 Years Ago: Apollo 14 lands at Fra Mauro and Shepard plays golf on Moon On Feb. 4, 1971, Apollo 14 launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center carrying astronauts Alan Shepard, Edgar Mitchell, and Stuart Roosa. The primary mission objectives on the Moon centered on deployment of the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package, collection of surface material samples for return to Earth, and deployment of scientific instruments not part of the experiments package. Unscheduled activities included golf shots and javelin throwing on the lunar surface.
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NASCAR engineers nearly eliminate wind tunnel testing using Ansys NASCAR racing teams are leveraging a state-of-the-art automated simulation workflow created by D2H Advanced Technologies and Ansys to improve high-performance stock cars that are engineered with speed, efficiency, and affordability. The technology significantly streamlines and improves aerodynamics development of race cars by enabling teams to nearly eliminate wind tunnel testing.
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Record-breaking laser link corrects atmospheric interference A team led by scientists in Australia has set a world record for the most stable transmission of a laser signal through the atmosphere. Their technology erases atmospheric turbulence. "It's as if the moving atmosphere has been removed and doesn't exist," said one researcher.
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Sikorsky-Boeing unveil updated advanced assault helicopter: DEFIANT X A development partnership between Sikorsky and Boeing has released new details of its advanced helicopter for the U.S. Army's Future Long Range Assault Aircraft competition. Now named DEFIANT X, the coaxial rotor aircraft aims to be the fastest, most maneuverable, and most survivable assault helicopter in history.
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4 key values to determine servo system stability Servo systems operate in various degrees of stability, with a fine line between stable and unstable. Changes in the mechanical system over time or machines with varying loads can move the system from a stable to unstable operating condition. This short article lays out four key values that determine the stability level of a servo system. Read this informative Kollmorgen blog.
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Aero: Thermoplastic tape reaches thermoset laydown speeds -- no autoclave required Using their enhanced Automated Fiber Placement processing technology, Electroimpact, a highly experienced provider of factory automation and tooling solutions, was able to increase laydown speeds of thermoplastic uni-directional tape (TP UDT) from Victrex to 4,000 in./min.
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Displays: New HMI and drive faceplates ABB's CP600 Gen 2 HMIs offer NEMA 4X rating, an expanded temperature range, 33% brighter screens, additional communications ports, and integral web server capability, allowing users to expand HMI usage into more applications. Available in 7-, 10-, and 15-in. sizes, the CP600 Gen2 HMI units join the CP600-eCo units and the CP600-Pro units to cover the full range of industrial display needs.
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Mechatronics made easier: Mechanical + drive Nidec Motion Control (motors) and SDP/SI (mechanical components) have partnered to create a one-stop shop for low-voltage standard DC motors and controllers plus mechanical components for industrial automation, robotics, medical technology, safety and security, agriculture, food and beverage, vending, and more. Offerings will include pre-assemblies and kitting, from digital controllers to custom mechanical transmission solutions.
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Noncontact measurement of speed and length With the SPEETEC, SICK has expanded its product range for speed and length measurement of objects moving in a linear path to include technology that measures directly on the material surface. The non-contact sensor is able to measure a wide range of web and continuous materials, as well as blanks, with incredible accuracy. This speed sensor closes the gap between tactile, indirect-measuring encoder solutions and laser velocimeters, which are often expensive to purchase and require considerable effort to integrate and operate.
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Is Excel hindering your engineering projects? While Excel is a great tool for performing quick calculations, it cannot handle the scope of mathematical computation required for advanced engineering projects. Discover why engineers from around the world reap the benefits from the move to robust, interactive mathematical systems such as Maple. Learn how, with the right tools, you can arrive at the right solution faster, while minimizing errors, delays, and rising costs.
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Tray tables and more: New bifold torque hinge Southco's AH-2E Bifold Constant Torque Hinge achieves a new level of safety and performance for fold-out tables in passenger transit applications in the rail, RV, bus and coach, and aerospace industries. With its integrated constant-torque technology, the AH-2E enables controlled motion that keeps the table from falling open onto the passenger's lap. Additionally, its improved aesthetics and enhanced reliability make it an ideal upgrade from traditional free-swinging hinges and dampening devices.
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New rocket thruster concept -- much faster spacecraft A new type of rocket thruster could take humankind to Mars and beyond. Its novel design applies magnetic fields (and not electric ones, like current designs) to cause particles of plasma to shoot out the back of the rocket and propel a spacecraft forward. The technology accelerates the particles using magnetic reconnection, the phenomenon at the heart of solar flares.
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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L: Loaded and loadable with night vision to boot If you're in the market for a large SUV that's totally capable in town or off-road, the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee L has a lot to offer, including V6 and V8 options, luxe interiors, seven-passenger seating in three rows (a first for the line), and more than 110 advanced safety and security features -- including an available night-vision camera.
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Engineer's Toolbox: 7 ways to improve sheet metal parts When designing sheet metal components, there's a lot to consider: bends, reliefs, offsets, hems, holes, slots, tabs, and inserts -- not to mention material and finishing options. The engineers at Proto Labs take a quick look at the different ways to improve sheet metal part design while creating cost-efficient components. Learn some great tips.
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| FANUC worked with General Motors to automate the insertion of floor plugs to help relieve workers from having to bend and twist to do this process manually. Now, vision-guided robots locate and insert plugs, providing several benefits that have led to higher productivity, including ergonomic improvements and better quality control of the error-proofing process. Watch this video application story.
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