Mechanical Components

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  • Trapezoidal lead screws vs. igus® lead screws: Which is more efficient?

    igus® lead screws have higher efficiency ratings thanks to a proprietary flatter thread angle.

  • Dymax creates low-shrinkage epoxy for camera module assembly

    The adhesive has the unique flexibility to cure in seconds with LED, UV or visible light and low-temperature heat

  • Video: How the Amish cut and craft their woodwork

    Amish communities reject many modern technologies, especially if those technologies are for the sake of convenience, so things like a circular saw or lathe must be powered with antique technology.

  • Video: Demo of magnetic capture system seizing space debris

    The system successfully captured a simulated piece of space junk in orbit.

  • Free guide to EU Ecodesign Regulations for electric motors

    The document explains revised regulations governing the energy efficiency requirements of new electric motors.

  • Toyota to assemble fuel cell modules at Kentucky plant in 2023

    The fuel cell modules bring Toyota's electrification strategy further into focus.

  • See what's behind PEM® GHOST™ fastening technology

    Achieve an invisible lock and sleek aesthetics with new PEM® GHOST™ Fastening Technology.

  • Watch: Titanium 'halo' saves more lives in huge race crash

    As evident in the video, disaster was almost certainly averted by the halo innovation.

  • Choose the perfect motor with the online motor selector

    Tecnotion makes finding the perfect motor for your application straightforward.

  • Video: Speed inspections, cut costs with wind turbine bolt tension measuring device

    Accurate to better than 5%, the tool offers a superior advantage compared to traditional torque-and-tension methods.

  • Geothermal cooling network planned for Martinique

    The geothermal doublet system will extract heat from geothermal water to power an absorption refrigeration unit for cold production.

  • A smarter approach to identifying sprocket wear

    Pinpoint sprocket wear with Tsubaki Smart Tooth®

  • Double-sided tapes increase competition with alternative bonding technologies

    Double-sided tapes continue to gain popularity over other fastening systems due to their greater strength and ability to outperform similar market offerings.

  • New stainless steel material proves to stand the test of time

    Its resistance to corrosion is 15 times higher than any material drilling screw on the market and can ensure no rust for over 200 years outdoors.

  • Watch: Former Ford engineer details complicated fastener practice

    Ironically, he shared a quote from a training book that came from Ford itself: "If you want poor quality, add more screws."

  • Watch: LEGO assemblies of complex mechanical principles

    No matter the complexity or ubiquity, this YouTuber aims to turn complex motion control techniques into something understandable, and even reproducible for LEGO fans.

  • Infinitum Electric expands power range of IEs motor product line

    The series offers a fully integrated system: motor, variable frequency drive and embedded IoT in a single compact package.

  • Shock absorber designed for reuse after impact

    Composed of low-cost metallic materials, the energy dissipation device features both high stiffness and high damping characteristics.

  • Brushless motor gives oxygen therapy the silent treatment

    Moog offers designers and makers of medical equipment the Silencer BN series brushless DC motors for oxygen concentrators.

  • Industrial fans for the rumble of railways

    This article reviews some of the applications for cooling fans for railways and provides an overview of some of the criteria used in the selection of these fans.

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