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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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Super-cool manta ray robot swims fast effortlessly and operates up to 10 hours Scientists get first close-ups of finger-like growths that trigger lithium-ion battery fires |
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17,200 Stock Metric Gears KHK USA Inc offers the largest selection of stock metric gears in North America. With over 180 types, in more than 17,200 configurations, KHK USA offers the broadest selection of metric spur gears, helical gears, internal ring gears, gear racks, bevel gears, worms and wormwheels, and other gear types. See what KHK USA has in stock for you today.
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| NASA testing nuclear reactor for human crews on Mars surface | |
NASA is testing a nuclear energy source that could literally "empower" human crews on the Mars surface, energizing Red Planet habitats and running on-the-spot processing equipment. The prototype reactor system features a Stirling engine that uses heat to create pressure forces to move a piston, which is coupled to an alternator to produce electricity.
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U.S. government lab makes supercomputer testbed from Raspberry Pi modules A quest to help the systems software community work on very large supercomputers without having to actually test on them has spawned an affordable, scalable system using thousands of inexpensive ($25) Raspberry Pi nodes.
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Artificial muscles give soft robots 1,000x lifting superpowers Researchers at the Wyss Institute at Harvard University and MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory have created origami-inspired artificial muscles that add strength to soft robots, allowing them to lift objects that are up to 1,000 times their own weight using only air or water pressure.
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Incredible Machines: Porsche is first to offer braided carbon fiber wheels Porsche is the world's first vehicle manufacturer to offer lightweight wheels with braided carbon fiber, available now as an option for the Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series. The innovative wheels weigh around 20% less than standard alloy wheels and are 20% stronger. You can watch the wheels get made on an incredible machine in this article -- it's pretty fascinating!
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Mike Likes: Plastic parts with no molds required How often have you wondered what life would be like without having to worry about paying tooling charge after tooling charge for products in early development? The "No Molds Required" (NMR) manufacturing technology from Envision Plastics & Design could be your answer. This unique production process harmonizes a combination of sheet metal fabrication and woodworking practices to produce plastic parts used for enclosures, panels and shrouds, brackets and shields, medical-based products, and more.
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Engineer's Toolbox: Wave energy converters get efficiency boost from robotics engineering Sandia's engineering team has designed, modeled, and tested a control system that doubles the amount of power a wave energy converter can absorb from ocean waves, making electricity produced from wave energy less expensive. The team applied classical control theory and robotics and aerospace engineering design principles to improve the converter's efficiency.
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Extreme force electric linear actuator controls lumber drying The lumber processing industry demands rugged, strong, reliable, and accurate equipment in all its operations. Conditions can be harsh. Hydraulic cylinders have been the go-to, but they have limitations, such as inconsistent control, leaks, temperature sensitivity, maintenance requirements, and lack of feedback. Now there are electric rod actuators powered by roller screws that can meet the requirements of these high-force applications.
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Reduce automation costs with igus belt drive axes Mechanical engineers often need a basic, space-saving linear guide when designing technology that performs simple tasks, such as vending machines. However, most solutions on the market are very advanced, leaving manufacturers forced to either pay for features they do not need or develop their own linear guide. igus is now offering the drylin ZLW eco, a ready-to-install entry-level series that is making simple positioning and adjustment tasks extremely efficient and cost effective. A toothed belt axis of this entry-level series with a stroke length of 100 mm starts as low as $150. Two sizes handle loads of 3 kg or 10 kg.
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Cartridge fuse for cooking appliances, photovoltaic systems SCHURTER offers a robust, compact, and cost-effective cartridge fuse (part SHT) with increased breaking capacity and voltage ratings. The high breaking capacity up to 3,500 A at a nominal voltage of 250 VAC meets standards for commercial electric cooking appliances according to UL 197, while the 1,500 A at 500 VAC is suited for a broad range of industrial one- and three-phase systems such as photovoltaic systems and frequency converters for industrial automation. The fuse is also rated for DC applications up to 400 V. Learn more about the SHT fuse. Learn more about the SHT Pigtail fuse.
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New planetary PMDC gearmotors from Bodine Bodine Electric Company introduces the new type 24A4-60P planetary gearmotor. This integral gearmotor combines Bodine's high-performance type 24A PMDC motor with the all-new 60P (60-mm) planetary gearhead. It is ideal for applications that require higher torque than conventional helical/spur gearheads of a similar size can provide, and where a very low-backlash gearhead is not required. Typical applications include conveyors, pumps, packaging, industrial automation, and a wide range of solar- or battery-powered equipment.
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Industrial 3D Printing for Dummies book Proto Labs' "Industrial 3D Printing for Dummies" book explains how additive manufacturing can accelerate and augment product development -- from prototype through production. Learn about new and existing technologies, available materials, and how 3D printing is being used for commercial applications in nearly every industry. Download your complimentary e-book now!
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Fastest production Corvette ever! 2019 Corvette ZR1 Is it too late to add just one more item to your 2017 wish list? Or too early to start one for 2018? Either way, make an exception for the 2019 Corvette ZR1. Just add it on. So what if this car starts at over 100 grand. With 755 hp, it's the fastest, most powerful production Corvette ever.
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Design Fun: Nissan unveils 'Star Wars' cars at LA Auto show Life can get pretty serious sometimes, so a dose or two of fantasy can be good for the creative soul. Enter the Nissan "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" concept car fleet, a seven-strong force that made its debut at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show last week.
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New 3D printer is 10X faster than commercial counterparts MIT engineers have developed a new desktop 3D printer that performs up to 10 times faster than existing commercial counterparts. Whereas the most common printers may fabricate a few Lego-sized bricks in one hour, the new design can print similarly sized objects in just a few minutes. The key to the team's nimble design lies in the printer's compact printhead.
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| Universal Robots surprise in harsh environment | |
| Aircraft Tooling, a Texas-based repair center for the aviation industry, was surprised to find that the UR robots could withstand the high temperatures and harsh environment while performing metal powder and plasma spray processes. The cobots have now been in operation for three years without breakdown or service requirements. Download the free "Get your Team Onboard with Cobots" ebook: Request an on-site cobot demo:
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