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The World's First -- and Best -- Linear Motion Guides THK's original technology is behind the smooth and silent movement of the "Linear Motion System." The LM Guide is our major product that put the rolling of the linear motion part into practical use for the first time in the world. This improves the accuracy, rigidity, energy saving, velocity, productivity, and service life of the machine. THK offers a full support system from the beginning design phase throughout the maintenance, and follow-up service.
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Hair trigger: Air Force designing flying systems that mimic insect biology Wanted: A new way to find pilots for U.S. Navy drones MICROMO launches powerful new e-commerce offering: Motion System Selector |
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The Smart Guide to Designing for Manufacturability Not all mold makers were created equal. Follow the guide of the most advanced: Xcentric Mold & Engineering. Download our Smart Guide to Designing for Manufacturability. Learn how to incorporate things like draft, threads, hinges and overmolding by taking advantage of the most advanced injection molding process engine and mold making system in the industry.
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 The Marine Corps' new X-FAB (expeditionary fabrication) facility is a self-contained, transportable additive manufacturing lab that can deploy with battalion-level Marine maintenance units. It houses four 3D printers, a scanner, and CAD software systems that make quick work of replacement and repair part fabrication.
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Pyroshock: Sandia develops alternative to explosives for rocket test Sandia National Laboratories has successfully demonstrated a new, more environmentally friendly method to test a rocket part to ensure its avionics can withstand the shock from stage separation during flight.
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3D-printed high-performance space polymer created Virginia Tech researchers have created a novel way to 3D print the type of high-temperature polymeric materials commonly used to insulate spacecraft and satellites from extreme heat and cold. Previously, the polyimide could only be made in sheets.
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Wheels: Porsche Panamera uses electromechanical system for active balance One of the many reasons for the superb road feel of the new Panamera is the Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control Sport (PDCC Sport), an active anti-roll stabilization system. It's what keeps the laws of physics at bay and the Panamera parallel to the road -- even in high-speed cornering sequences. Is it magic? No. It's Porsche engineering acumen.
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Overcoming motor inertia -- 5 things you need to know Most engineers recognize that gearheads can be used to create a better inertia match between the object that is being moved and the motor being driven. Put simply, it is dictated by the gearhead ratio where the object reflected inertia to the motor is reduced by 1/ratio2. So, what should the correct inertia be? Jeff Nazzaro, gearhead and motor product manager, Electromechanical and Drives Division, Parker Hannifin, runs through what you need to know about gearhead and servo motors. Read this informative Parker Hannifin blog post.
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Engineer's Toolbox: French engineer develops motorcycle racing simulator using MapleSim Frederic Nicolo's love for motorcycles inspired him to start his own venture after realizing there were no motorbike simulators that performed at the same level as existing driving simulators for cars. Using MapleSim, the modeling and simulation tool from Maplesoft, he was able to successfully develop his simulator, designed to accommodate the unique characteristics of motorbikes.
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New! Diametral pitch gearing now available from KHK USA For over 80 years, the Kohara Gear trademark KHK has been synonymous with stock metric gears. Recognizing the fact that 80% of the gears consumed in the USA are inch pitch, KHK USA has just made available diametral pitch spur gears that have the same quality, performance, and cost as their traditional stock metric gears. Based in Mineola, NY, the company stocks approximately 4,500 skus of metric gearing for same-day warehouse shipping and can, within 3 business days, make shipments direct from their factory in Japan. In all, they have 181 configurations of stock metric spur gears, helical gears, internal ring gears, gear racks, screw gears, worms and wormwheels, ratchets and pawls, gear couplings, right-angle gearboxes, and more. 3D CAD models are available for each product.
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Speed-torque characteristics of DC motors by Portescap Looking for some help in choosing the right DC motor for your application? You can learn about the speed-torque characteristics of DC motors from Portescap Application Engineer Faisal Pawaskar. He covers application load points, speed limits, important load values, maximum continuous torque, lowering heat, short-term duration, the relationship between current and torque, and the effect of limiting current.
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Position hinge with patented technology The Reell SJ300 Spherical Joint delivers a premium feel and performance in a multi-axis position control device. Featuring Reell's patented SphericalTorq technology, the SJ300 has the ability to adjust up/down, left/right, and a full 360 degrees of rotation. This versatility allows the SJ300 to replace multiple positioning components with a single device, conserving space and lowering cost. Its black glass-filled nylon housing is durable and stylish, making it suitable for applications where it will be visible in the final product. The SJ300 is ideal for applications such as tablet stand positioning, medical lighting, camera stands, automotive mirrors, and office furniture where precision position control is critical. Click here to learn more including holding torque values.
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Waterproof tact switches for harsh environs Engineers working on consumer, automotive, industrial, and medical products need high-quality electromechanical switches that operate dependably under the harshest of conditions. C&K's new KMR6 (1.9-mm tall) and KMR7 (2.5-mm tall) no-ground-pin switches were built specifically to fill this need. They are waterproof, reliable, and resistant to vibrations, making them perfect for innovative products such as personal health monitoring systems (they're resistant to typical cleaning chemicals) or even car door handles (they protect against weather conditions). They are available in four actuation forces, come with Gullwing termination, and are IP67 watertight sealed. Learn about the KMR6 and KMR7 switches.
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Cool Tools: Logitech launches MX ERGO trackball Think trackballs lost their cool factor years ago? Think again. Logitech has just announced the wireless MX ERGO, its first new innovative trackball in nearly a decade. It offers personalized comfort with a unique adjustable hinge and precision tracking with multi-device connectivity. With the adjustable hinge, you can increase the angle from 0 to 20 degrees, which improves wrist posture and pronation. And you can instantly change your cursor speed and fine-tune your accuracy with the press of a button. Logitech says the MX ERGO can reduce muscular strain up to 20 percent compared to using a standard mouse. Available this month for under 100 bucks.
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New turboprop delivers jet-like simplicity to pilots GE Aviation engineers used 3D printing to combine 855 aircraft engine components into just a dozen parts. The simpler design reduced weight, improved fuel burn by 20 percent, and gave the turboprop engine 10 percent more power. The new plane design also has single-lever engine control.
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Wheels: Continental introduces new wheel and braking concept for electric vehicles Continental has developed the "New Wheel Concept" to meet the specific requirements of electric vehicles (EVs). In contrast to conventional wheel brakes, the New Wheel Concept brake engages an aluminum disk from the inside. The particularly large diameter benefits braking performance. Another advantage of the concept is that it provides much easier wheel and brake pad changes.
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Sharpie marker trick helps multi-scale fluid dynamics experiment succeed University of Chicago physicists working in the nascent field of experimental vortex dynamics have, with unexpected help from a Sharpie marker, achieved the first measurements of an elusive but fundamental property of fluid flow. "It's the wackier stuff that works" sometimes, said researcher Martin Scheeler.
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