Mechanical Components

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  • Video: Efficient electric motor eschews magnets

    Inductive and contactless power transmission enables the motor to operate wear-free and efficiently at high speeds.

  • Future-proof and compact: New precision cooling units

    The units designed for IT applications handle intake air temperatures as high as 45° C.

  • Novel propulsion system promises high-speed, low-noise, vertical-takeoff-and-landing flight

    This emerging technology has the potential to significantly disrupt the urban mobility market.

  • Receive alerts before your centrifugal pump goes down unexpectedly

    Implementing ifm vibration monitoring solutions for your centrifugal pump is seamless with embedded IO-Link technology and a comprehensive software platform designed for easy setup without an IT team.

  • Video: What is a prioritizing mechanical multiplexer?

    In a prioritizing multiplexer, a single mechanical input dynamically switches between the various outputs. And this robotics engineer needs ideas on how to use it.

  • 4 things to consider when choosing a lead screw

    Looking to utilize a lead screw for your project? Here's what you should consider first.

  • Watch the Global Cooling Prize winners announced

    The prototype cooling systems have five times less climate impact than standard air conditioning units currently available.

  • Video: New energy-efficient synchronous motors from NORD

    The permanent magnet synchronous motors are suitable for economic operation in the partial load range.

  • Watch: Toyota races to test its hydrogen combustion engine

    The auto maker is extending hydrogen-engine technology to motorsports in the form of a racing vehicle based on its Corolla Hatchback.

  • New spare parts platform set to revolutionize industrial purchasing

    Unused, obsolete and surplus electrical and mechanical spare parts are showcased on a new e-commerce platform.

  • New EV motor reaches 350 kW class in maximum output

    Its compact construction integrates the gear and inverter into one unit.

  • Linear encoders and the increasing accuracy of optical patterning

    A linear encoder is a positional feedback device that consists of a sensor (readhead) and scale that work in conjunction to sense and feedback linear position.

  • Interroll expands performance range of its synchronous drum motors

    The compact motor features a diameter of 138 mm and an output of 1.8 kW.

  • Researchers discover material for photoactuator manufacturing

    Osaka City University discovers world‘s fastest exfoliation of material with potential use for photoactuator production.

  • Portescap eStore – mini motor purchasing available online

    Find and purchase miniature motion technologies to suit virtually any configuration, environment and envelope.

  • Overhaul planned for B-52 wheels and brakes

    The improvement program will lead to the fleet retrofit of 77 aircraft.

  • Couplings offer concentricity for precision applications

    The design eliminates radial loads that can damage the bearings of the motor shaft.

  • Quickly and easily measure precision geometric forms with unmatched performance

    MicroForm gages measure roundness, runout, flatness, concentricity (in and out of plane), parallelism and perpendicularity.

  • How to detect and measure chain wear elongation

    The Tsubaki Chain Wear Indicator Kits are designed to easily measure roller chain wear elongation.

  • June 26: The coolest day of the year

    Every year on June 26, World Refrigeration Day celebrates the people and technologies responsible for creating and maintaining the world we live in.

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