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Molded Nylon Special Standard Round Spacers Micro Plastics announces a new product line of Special Standard Round Spacers. The new line of molded nylon round spacers includes over 250 sizes, with diameters of 1/8" through 1 1/2" and lengths from 1/8" to 2 3/4". These tough, resilient spacers can be used in a variety of assemblies. Useful in electronic and electrical applications, they may also be used as bushings, bearings, rollers, gliders, and bumpers. They are resistant to vibration, abrasion, and corrosion; are electrically insulating; and have a high strength-to-weight ratio.
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Raytheon's new '3D Audio' gives pilots a multisensory heads-up USAMP and A/SP begin work on $6 million project for high-strength steel NASA crashing helicopter Aug. 28 to study safety Nanomanufacturing technique creates mini Mona Lisa 30 microns wide |
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All about long-travel piezomotors When high force or high dynamics is required, piezoelectric actuation represents the gold standard. And now the technology has just gotten better, providing new capabilities in the nano- and micro-positioning world.
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New Autodesk products bring simulation capabilities to composites Whether you need to perform a quick, "back of the envelope" analysis of the composite materials in your design or an in-depth, NASA-grade, multi-scale analysis of the composite, Autodesk has two new solutions to help.
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Silicon-based nanoparticles could make LEDs cheaper, greener to produce Researchers at the University of Washington have created a material they say would make LED bulbs cheaper and greener to manufacture, driving down the price. Their silicon-based nanoparticles soften the blue light emitted by LEDs, creating white light that more closely resembles sunlight.
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Wheels: NASA working on 'blue-collar' moon-digger robot After decades of designing and operating robots full of scientific gear to study other worlds, NASA is working on a prototype that leaves the delicate instruments at home in exchange for a sturdy pair of diggers and the reliability and strength to work all day, every day for years.
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Mike Likes: Parallel mount kit from GAM Gear Connecting to linear actuators just got even easier using the PMK (Parallel Mount Kit) from GAM Gear, which enables virtually any motor to be connected in parallel to any linear ball screw actuator, regardless of manufacturer. When there are space constraints on a machine design, the PMK can help save space compared to a typical inline motor mount configuration because the motor is to the side of the actuator. Available in four standard frame sizes from 3 in. to 6 in. (based on effective height), the PMK has maximum output torques from 2.4 Nm to 46 Nm in a 1:1 pulley transmission ratio. All PMKs are designed for universal mounting, which means they can be installed either horizontally or vertically without further specification.
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Engineer's Toolbox: Using disc springs in a heavy-duty power drill When an engineer at quality power-tool maker DEWALT was tasked with limiting the maximum torque output of a high-power right-angle drill, he determined early on that the clutching thrust required in the space available could only be achieved by a disc spring design. Compared to conventional coil springs, disc springs offer a higher load capacity in less space. This article includes comprehensive disc spring design guidelines from SPIROL.
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Product Spotlight: New Lapp comm/control cables cost 30 percent less Lapp USA has introduced new communication and control cables, the UNITRONIC C 304 and D 304 Series. Costing approximately 30 percent less than premium signal and control cables, these new 300-V cables are intended for stationary wiring applications with minimal or no exposure to oil and flex cycles. Click here to learn more and order free samples.
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Product Spotlight: New friction calculator iPhone app If you need coefficient of friction values for your engineering calculations, General Magnaplate's new Friction Calculator iPhone App can help. The new app provides static and dynamic coefficients of friction (COF) for more than 200 pairings of commonly used materials and engineered coatings. Friction Calculator's materials database is continually updated with new materials and coatings. Other features include surface engineering resources and friction engineering help. Use the online version until the Android version comes out.
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Product Spotlight: The most compact drive on the market The high-performance FAULHABER Series 1218...B Brushless DC Motor available through MICROMO is designed to address applications where high power and overall motor size are key requirements. Its 18-mm length makes it the most compact drive on the market in the 12-mm-diameter size. It has a wide standard operating temperature range from ‐20 deg C to 100 deg C. Based on the revolutionary System FAULHABER ironless stator winding design, the motor provides a reliable option for challenging fields of application such as medical pumps, robotics, and laboratory automation. This motor delivers continuous torque to 1 mNm and has integrated digital Hall sensor feedback. When combined with the wide range of FAULHABER planetary or spur gearheads, the output torque can reach 300 mNm.
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Wheels: Heftier unmanned ground vehicle offers Army more lifting, hauling strength The 300-lb iRobot Warrior, developed in partnership with the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command's tank and automotive center (TARDEC), is a large UGV that offers more lifting and carrying power, as well as the potential for better dexterity to grab items or open and close doors. Read about the engineering development and testing of this heavy-hitting UGV and its many tools.
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Engineers use ultrasound to improve the performance of WD-40 Engineering experts at the University of Sheffield in England have developed a test procedure to measure the performance of everyday household oils, such as the WD-40 Multi-Use Product.
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Researchers control flying robot with only the mind Researchers in the University of Minnesota's College of Science and Engineering have developed a new noninvasive system that allows people to control a flying robot using only their mind.
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