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“Personal” CNC Makes Parts for Studying Sharks
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A CNC machine tool from Tormach lets one shop quickly handle custom orders for Crittercam parts.

An Accurate and Durable Voice-Coil Housed Linear Actuator from BEI Kimco Magnetics

An accurate and durable voice-coil housed linear actuator from BEI Kimco Magnetics

ST1 Torque Limiter from R+W America Protects Against Torque Overloads

T1 torque limiter from R+W America protects against torque overloads .

The Camara Oscura Being Developed by South Coast Photonics Could Revolutionize the Way Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing of Electronic
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The Camara Oscura being developed by South Coast Photonics could revolutionize the way roll-to-roll manufacturing of electronic devices is done.

The Basics of Electromagnetic Clutches and Brakes
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Electromagnetic clutches and brakes use electrical activation to transfer mechanical torque. Designers can customize the units with friction materials, air gaps, and overexcitation techniques.

Keeping Thrust Bearings Cool
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Engineers can keep thrust bearings cool by tweaking oil-groove count, taper geometry, and pivot location. Here’s how design changes affect temperature.

Machine Tools That are Cooled Last Up to Twice as Long as Non-Cooled Tools

Machine tools that are cooled last up to twice as long as non-cooled tools

Conformable Coating Narrows Compressor Air Gaps, Boosts Efficiency
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A polymeric coating that conforms to complex contours in rotary compressors narrows the air gap between rotors for better efficiency.

Vibration Isolators Protect Electronics at Low Frequencies
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Negative-stiffness vibration isolators outperform pneumatic systems, especially at low frequencies, with a fully mechanical system.

Here is how to Keep Sleeve Bearings Cool

Reducing bearing temperature improves performance, but not all cooling techniques offer the same benefits.

Understanding Key Power Transmission Technologies

OEM design teams are under pressure to juggle technologies with specifications with the outcome always being a great new or improved product. Many of these projects have Power Transmission components at their core and the wrong technology can really hurt the end product.

Using Simple Adaptive Control (SAC) Theory

What is the most important expectation from a Servo Controller worthwhile called a good one? At present, many products named “Industrial Servo Controller” are in the market; however, to select a good one for the desired performance is still a difficult task. You need to know...

Constant-Velocity Milling Spits Out Prototypes

A recent vertical machining center (VMC) features what’s called a constant velocity (CV) controller which provides a novel approach to chip-removal theory.

Water-Cooled Clutches and Brakes

Water-cooled clutches and brakes suitable for marine environments

Plain Bearings Outperform Rolling-Element Bearings

Plain bearings can outperform rolling-element bearings in strength, cost, and durability for many applications.

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