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Designing for Manufacturability Optimizing your part design from concept through production will assist you in eliminating unneeded costs and reduce the time frame to produce your custom, plastic injection molded parts. Learn how to incorporate features like draft, threads, hinges and overmolding in order to gain efficiencies. Discover manufacturing best practices including:
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Scientists break record for highest temperature superconductor New surface treatment could improve refrigeration efficiency Sandia launches a bus into space -- well, not your usual kind of bus |
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NOARK Electric Extended Frame Size Contactor NOARK Electric, a leading low-voltage, electrical product manufacturer, now offers an extended frame size for the Ex9C 1000A. NOARK Electric has extended its Ex9C general purpose contactor product line up to a 1000 ampacity frame size. NOARK's popular line of IEC style of AC and DC contactors are UL508 certified and tested for the NEMA market. With the latest extension of the line up to 1000 amperage, NOARK can now address a much larger portion of the industrial control and automation market. The Ex9C1000 frame size will be offered in a 630, 800, and 1000A offering.
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50 Years Ago: Charlie Brown and Snoopy in Lunar Orbit (Apollo 10 -- Part 2) The Apollo 10 mission was a dress rehearsal for the Moon landing. Once in lunar orbit, the Lunar Module "Snoopy" would descend to about 50,000 ft above the Moon's surface and then travel hundreds of miles from the Command and Service Module "Charlie Brown," simulating a liftoff from the Moon. Then it would attempt a rendezvous and docking with the Command and Service Module. [Countdown Series: 50th anniversary of Apollo 11]
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Solving keyhole formation may be key to better metal 3D printing Additive manufacturing's promise to revolutionize industry is constrained by a widespread problem: tiny gas pockets in the final product, particularly in metal 3D printing, which can lead to cracks and other failures. These pockets, which can form potentially damaging "keyholes," can undermine consistency in manufacturing and create a hidden danger built into finished products.
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Dodge Challenger, Charger get new Stars & Stripes Editions Since Dodge says it is the U.S. automotive brand that has the highest percentage of active military buyers, it makes sense that it would make a special nod to servicemen and servicewomen in the form of limited edition Challenger and Charger models. Two of three versions feature HEMI V-8s with 370+ hp under those military-inspired hoods.
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Fly along in Blue Angels cockpit! Since 1946, the Blue Angels have flown for more than 260 million spectators. Ride along with the Blue Angels Diamond pilots as they perform the Double Farvel over Fort Lauderdale Beach during the 2019 Fort Lauderdale Air Show. The mission of the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach. We challenge you to watch this only once! (U.S. Navy video/Released) Watch and ride in a Blue Angels cockpit.
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Stratasys introduces 3X-faster industrial-grade FDM 3D printer for office The new F120 Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) machine from Stratasys brings industrial 3D printing to the masses, featuring simple controls, remote self-monitoring, exclusive 3D-printing hardware, and extremely high levels of reliability and repeatability. The F120 makes it simple even for the novice to get started.
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Top Product: Alternative to traditional drive systems Nexen Group has introduced a stainless steel version of its patented precision roller pinion system (RPS). The Nexen RPS engages two teeth simultaneously to achieve superior accuracy with zero backlash at any length. The system is also extremely quiet and 99 percent efficient. Stainless steel makes the system corrosion resistant, with a long life of up to 36 million meters. Nexen's RPS provides a low-maintenance, durable alternative to rack and pinion, ball screw, and belt drive technology. The RPS is used for a wide range of applications including laser cutting, plasma cutting, and gantry applications.
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How to store epoxy adhesives properly Check out this tech tip by Master Bond's experts on the proper techniques and methods for storing epoxy adhesive systems. Learn some of the specific requirements for one-component, two-component, and premixed and frozen systems in order to maximize shelf life and optimize performance.
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Top Tech Tip: Choosing between brush and brushless DC motors -- What are the tradeoffs? Designing a system that involves motion and performs as intended requires choosing the right motor. The most fundamental decision involves commutation type. In some cases, mechanically commutated brush motors provide the best solution for the budget. In other cases, only brushless DC (BLDC) motors will do. Allied Motion provides a comprehensive review of the technology, along with tips and tricks for choosing the right solution for a given application. Learn how to make the best motor choice (no registration required).
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Stepper or servo motor -- Which should it be? Bring out the full capacity of your machines through the most efficient mechatronic design. Hurley Gill, Senior Applications/Systems at Kollmorgen, outlines servo and stepper motor baseline capabilities for selection criteria like torque, speed, accuracy, and repeatability. Technical advantages and disadvantages are discussed, helping machine designers select the best motor-drive system for their application.
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Small internal mix spray nozzles coat, cool, treat, paint EXAIR's new 1/8 NPT small internal mix spray nozzles atomize fluids up to 28 gal/hr. Internal mix atomizing nozzles mix the liquid and air inside the cap and produce the finest atomization. They can be used on liquids with a viscosity up to 300 centipoise. Small internal mix nozzles are available in narrow angle round pattern, wide angle round pattern, and flat fan pattern and are used to coat parts in containers, cool laminates, or apply paint and lubricant. They combine liquid and compressed air to create a coating of liquid that can be easily adjusted to meet the needs of your application.
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Cryogenic liquid hydrogen to fuel electric aircraft? Researchers at the University of Illinois are leading a newly funded project from NASA to develop a novel approach for all-electric propulsion for aircraft.
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Alternative to Styrofoam is environmentally friendly -- and performs better Washington State University researchers have developed an environmentally friendly, plant-based material that, for the first time, works better than Styrofoam for insulation. The foam is mostly made from nanocrystals of cellulose, the most abundant plant material on earth.
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Breakthrough in new material to harness solar power could transform energy A University of Toledo physicist pushing the performance of solar cells to levels never before reached has made a significant breakthrough in the chemical formula and process to make a new material.
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Compressed air leak detection you can see! Fluke Sonic Industrial Imager |
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According to the Compressed Air and Gas Institute, the average compressed air system loses 30 percent of its air through leaks, but locating those leaks has been a time-consuming and tedious process. The new Fluke ii900 Sonic Industrial Imager enables maintenance teams to quickly -- and visually -- pinpoint the location of compressed air, gas, and vacuum system leaks even during peak production periods. Leaks can be detected in a matter of minutes. With minimal training, technicians can identify compressed air leaks considerably faster than using traditional diagnostic methods. Now checking for air leaks can be performed during a typical maintenance routine.
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