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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.
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NASA receives laser data from 10 million miles away Military camouflage nets get key tactical upgrades Hyundai and Kia unveil new wheel drive system for EVs Elastocaloric cooling system may open door to climate-friendly AC |
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Ducati creates most powerful single-cylinder road engine High-performance Italian motorcycle maker Ducati says its new 659-cc Superquadro Mono is the most powerful single-cylinder engine in the world. It was created by choosing refined materials and solutions for each component.
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All-new Dodge Hornet: Fastest CUV under 30 grand The all-new Dodge Hornet will come in two powertrain options: GT (4-cylinder turbo) and R/T (the brand's first hybrid). Dodge says the entry-level GT is the industry's quickest, most powerful utility vehicle under $30,000. Hornet includes lots of high-performance features.
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Ram 1500 Ramcharger: V-6 hybrid with up to 690-mile range The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger light-duty truck sports a 3.6-liter V-6, two electric motors, a huge battery pack, and a claim of up to 690 miles of range, but Ram doesn't want you calling this truck a hybrid. Read the full article to find out why.
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Bobcat unveils world's first all-electric skid-steer loader -- and autonomous loader concept too Bobcat unveiled two new machines at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 show: the world's first all-electric skid-steer loader, the Bobcat S7X, and the Bobcat RogueX, a futuristic all-electric autonomous concept with dual lift-arm geometry.
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Ford Ranger Raptor is built for adventure: Woohoo! The all-new 2024 Ford Ranger lineup includes a ruggedized 405-hp Raptor model that shares a lot of Bronco DNA. It's the most powerful and off-road-capable Ranger ever.
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Crab-walking, zero-turn wheel unit tested by Hyundai Hyundai's mobility technology development spinoff company called Mobis recently showed off a demo car fitted with the "e-Corner System," which can crab walk and drive sideways to park in tight spaces. An all-electric IONIQ 5 was equipped with the high-maneuvering tech.
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Toroidal propeller: More speed, fuel savings claimed Four years of independent and factory testing have proven Sharrow Propeller's toroidal design bests standard blade technology: significant speed increase, up to 30% greater fuel efficiency, less vibration, dramatic noise reduction, more reverse thrust, superior handling in tight turns at high speeds, and more. Learn all about the development of this very cool technology.
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Drako Dragon: American-made 2,000-hp SuperSUV If you're interested in finding out what's on the bleeding edge of the expanding electric vehicle market, take a look at the new Drako Dragon, a 2,000-hp, quad-motor luxury SuperSUV being built in San Jose, CA.
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Top Application: Electric actuators open 3-ton bunker doors Converting a 1960s nuclear-proof bunker into a museum is full of challenges, one of which was to repurpose 3-ton, all-metal nuclear-safe doors as fire doors. But how do you open and close such massive doors safely? Thomson Industries' Electrak HD electric linear actuators were up for the challenge.
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Top Product: World's smallest servo drives Celera Motion claims its newly launched Denali Series features the world's smallest servo drives. The compact and ultra-fast servo drives are perfect for a variety of service robots, surgical robots, industrial grippers, and lab automation applications.
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Top Tech Tip: How to create high-quality STL files for 3D prints Have you ever 3D-printed a part that had flat spots or faceted surfaces where smooth curves were supposed to be? You are not alone, and it's not your 3D printer's fault. According to Markforged, the culprit is likely a lack of resolution in the STL file used to create the part. Read this detailed and informative Markforged blog.
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55 years ago: NASA solves the 'pogo effect' -- gets one step closer to moon landing On July 18, 1968, NASA announced that engineers had found a solution to the problem that occurred near the end of the Saturn V rocket's first stage during the uncrewed Apollo 6 mission. During the last 10 seconds of that first-stage burn, the rocket experienced longitudinal oscillations called "pogo effect." Had a crew been onboard, they would have experienced severe vibrations and even possible injury.
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Wilson shows off airless 3D-printed basketball Houston Rockets' player KJ Martin used an airless 3D-printed basketball in the first round of the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest on Feb. 18, 2023. Created by Wilson Sporting Goods, the first-of-its-kind ball closely matches the performance specs of a regulation basketball.
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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.
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