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GHOST™ concealed access fastener – now you see it, now you don’t
The new GHOST™ fastener from PennEngineering® utilizes magnetic technology to achieve an invisible lock that’s ideal for applications requiring security and sleek aesthetics.
Lightweighting cars with a plastic camshaft module
Camshaft module lightweighting has been achieved by replacing die-cast aluminum with a fiber-reinforced thermoset polymer.
2 major airports make changes to decrease noise emissions
Airports in Amsterdam and London take different approaches to noise reduction in order to positively impact surrounding communities.
2020 International Year of Sound extended into 2021
With events happening around the world, IYS 2020 hopes to increase the public's understanding of sound-related issues at the national and international level.
New GSL robotic strain wave gearboxes
The strain wave gearboxes are designed to provide zero-backlash and high torque in a small gearbox for robotic and motion control applications.
ABB IE5 SynRM motors deliver high energy efficiency
Synchronous reluctance motors developed by ABB now meet the new IE5 ultra-premium energy efficiency class defined by the International Electrotechnical Commission.
How to accurately measure chain wear
Do you need to know if your roller chain is worn out?
Smalley Nested Spirawave® wave spring series
Nested Spirwave wave springs for higher forces: now available standard from .500 to 4 in.
Vibration-damping technology for machining
Turning operations up to 10 x D can be manufactured with high process reliability and with very good surface finish quality using the A3000 boring bars.
Video: Air bearing rotation stage with large aperture for test, metrology and precision manufacturing
A new large motorized rotary air bearing has been added to the existing families of PIglide air bearing rotary stages available from PI (Physik Instrumente).
Video: Collaboration demonstrates the benefits of diesel Dynamic Skip Fire (dDSF)
The technology shows potential to reduce tailpipe nitrogen oxides emissions while simultaneously reducing carbon dioxide.
New radial piston motor from Rexroth
The size 8 motor for track drives delivers up to 1,270 cm3 with a maximum differential pressure of 450 bar.
Vacuum pumps for mass spectrometer systems
The single-stage, oil-sealed rotary vane pumps were developed for the demanding requirements of mass spectrometer systems in laboratories.
Market forecast: Oil and gas pump sector on trend to expand
Rising at a compound annual growth rate of 3%, the market is estimated to reach $10.43 billion by 2026, up from $8.46 billion in 2019.
Next-gen push nuts help reduce friction, wear and noise
Engineers are faced with many challenges when selecting fasteners for a design. When one of the components to be located and assembled is a shaft or tube, it can be even more complex.
Tsubaki torque limiter sprockets ensure uninterrupted conveyor operations
A complete assembly providing both the Tsubaki torque limiter and sprocket together as one unit.
COVID-19 providing rare opportunity to study sealife
COVID-19 has provided a rare moment of silence for the world's oceans and a unique research opportunity.
Virginia Tech engineers develop emergency ventilator adapters
VT engineers developed and prototyped an adapter that would convert bipap machines into ventilators.
A smarter plain bearing developed by igus
The intelligent bearing warns of specific wear level, enabling machine and equipment operators to plan maintenance, repairs or part replacement in advance.
Ferry marks five years of methanol-fueled operation
The 240 m long Stena Germanica ferry was converted to run on methanol fuel in early 2015.