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How to convert hydraulic cylinders to electric actuator systems Flexible. Precise. Reliable. These are just of the few advantages you gain from converting hydraulic cylinders to a high-force electric actuator system. The process is straightforward as long as you follow a few guidelines -- the most important being don't oversize the actuator. Our Tolomatic resource page provides all the details, including an e-book and a video demonstrating how to size electric actuators for hydraulic replacement.
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Weird Science: Physicists claim new circuit generates clean, limitless power from graphene Superlubricant may reduce wear and tear on space rovers -- and have Earth applications too Army testing Robotic Combat Vehicle in Michigan -- silent watch and stealth-like capabilities Alzheimer's progress: Light and oxygen treatment clears disease protein in live mice |
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Hear Machine Shop Owner's Firsthand Account on Cobot Automation In this webinar, CEO of Fusion OEM, Craig Zoberis, lays out how his Illinois-based machine shop implemented Universal Robots to tend numerous CNC machines in lights-out operation, resulting in doubled production throughput at a price four times less expensive than operating manually. Join the on-demand webinar here:
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Scientists take new look at 100-year-old Nikola Tesla valve design A valve invented by engineer Nikola Tesla a century ago is not only more functional than previously realized, but it also has a host of new potential applications today, a team of researchers has found.
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New rocket thruster concept may propel spaceships much faster 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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1967 Mustang gets carbon fiber body, updated power plant, and more in supercar recreation If your taste in automobiles runs toward American classic with a twist and you've got some deep pockets, Classic Recreations can build a special-edition carbon fiber-bodied 1967 Shelby GT500CR Mustang just for you. Featuring a 810-hp supercharged Ford 5.0L contemporary engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission or 10-speed automatic, it's back to the future in serious muscle-car style.
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Antikythera Mechanism: Experts recreate mechanical cosmos in world's first computer Researchers at University College London have solved a major piece of the puzzle that makes up the ancient Greek astronomical calculator known as the Antikythera Mechanism, a 2,000-year-old hand-powered mechanical device that was used to predict astronomical events.
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Top Tech Tip: Innovative way to take up tolerances! Smalley Linear Springs are a continuous wave formed (marcelled) wire length produced from spring tempered materials. They act as a load-bearing device with approximately the same load/deflection characteristics as a wave spring. Linear Springs are now available as a standard part in carbon and stainless steel, with over 200 sizes.
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0 to 60 in 1.85 sec: All-electric Rimac Nevera The hottest car company that you've probably never heard of has just released details of its production-ready hypercar that can do 0 to 60 mph in 1.85 sec. Croatia-based Rimac Automobili's all-electric Nevera boasts 1,914 hp, four motors, a super-strong carbon fiber monocoque with integrated battery pack, and cutting-edge braking system. The tech is so promising that Porsche has bought a 24% stake in the company. Hyundai Motor Group is a major investor too.
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Precise motion for optics and thermal imaging From scanning buildings for heating and cooling inefficiencies, to scanning people at the airport for elevated core temperature, thermal imaging systems play a critical role in many industries. Thermal cameras rely on many of the same motorized components as standard cameras: focusing, zooming, aperture adjustments, and shutter mechanisms. Inside these advanced optics systems, micro brush DC motors from FAULHABER help cameras capture precise images and temperature readings in a fraction of a second.
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Lucid Air gets 500 miles on a charge Are you ready for an all-electric car that goes 500 miles on a single charge? Well newcomer Lucid Motors is with their first -- and exclusive -- high-end EV called the Lucid Air Dream Edition. The Dream sedan boasts 1,080 hp, DC fast charge, and lots of technical goodies to rival Tesla and other EV automakers.
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Top Application: What motors drive the Mars Ingenuity helicopter? NASA's Mars Ingenuity helicopter has made nine historic, short flights on the Red Planet now, but did you ever wonder what's inside -- what motors drive its two 4-ft-wide carbon fiber counter-rotating blades? Who makes them, and how many does it take to power flight?
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Top 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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Top Toolbox: 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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Automotive Industry First: ExOne binder jet aluminum 3D printing qualified by Ford In a project co-funded by Ford and ExOne, a team of engineers, material scientists, and manufacturing experts has developed a patent-pending process for rapid and reliable binder jet 3D printing and sintering of aluminum 6061 -- one of the most commonly used aluminum alloys in the world. The new process delivers final parts with 99% density and material properties comparable to die casting.
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Great Resources: Ultimate Guide to Injection Molding Xometry has put together a comprehensive resource for injection molding -- from the basic principles to applications, tooling, materials, design features, and more. Learn how to optimize your part designs and choose the right surface finishes, textures, and post-processing for your projects. A super-handy resource worth bookmarking. Read the Xometry Ultimate Guide to Injection Molding.
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