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Welcome to the Mechanical Technology Zone. Here you will find Feature Articles, New Products and News related to Mechanical Technology. Be sure to check out the Basics of Design Engineering, where you'll find a great source of design engineering basics.

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2008 Cadillac CTS V6 DI
The second-generation Cadillac sport sedan is Motor Trend’s Car of the Year for a number of reasons, one of them being its exceptional looks.
2008 AWD Yukon XL Denali
GMC redesigned the Yukon Denali for 2007, so this year’s changes are minimal.
The West Has No Monopoly on Medical Invention
Not all medical innovation comes from the West.
Scanning for ideas: Gear Reducer can Take the Abuse
Dodge MagnaGear XTR gear reducers from Baldor Electric Co., Fort Smith, Ark. (baldor.com), provide torque up to 920,000 lb-in. in parallel-shaft or right-angle configurations.
Scanning for ideas: Switches Sealed for Outdoor Use
The WT Series of sealed toggle switches from NKK Switches, Scottsdale, Ariz.(nkkswitches.com), have front panels with an IP67 rating and sealed back panels with an IP60 rating.
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Lube it for life
Mechanical carbon machine parts excel where oil-grease lubricants won’t work.
Calculating friction in one step
A new method eliminates the tedium of determining pipe friction.
Green technology: Inside an advanced wind turbine
Innovative drivetrain technology is making it easier to get power from the wind.
Smart and small
Get ready for actuators that can fit into smaller spaces, react more quickly, and save weight thanks to smart materials.
Industry Focus: Indy 500 -- Innovating Indy
The heart of Indy racing will always be technology, but innovation and public interest may depend on a new face.
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NEW PRODUCTS
New Product: Measuring device
The AMS 200 Absolute Measuring System calculates distances for warehousing and gantry-crane positioning.
New Product: Tapered-shaft servocouplings
The BK4 tapered-shaft servocouplings are designed to prevent stress on shaft bearings of mounted motor frames.
New Product; Microstepping driver
The RoHS-compliant R208 microstepping driver has low-power dissipation and automatic current reduction.
New Product: Side-exit fluid valve
The IMH 832 Series side-exit Chek valve reportedly provides the lowest pressure loss compared to similar-sized valves.
New Product: Pressure/vacuum transmitter calibration connectors
The MIT-TM TwistMate calibration connectors feature “twist-to-connect” action that provides a leaktight connection without thread sealants or wrench tightening for vacuum or pressure testing to 2,500 psi.
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BASICS OF DESIGN ENGINEERING: Mechanical
Components for Drivelines
Mechanical Fixed-Speed Drives
Mechanical Adjustable-Speed Drives
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Lubricants and Bearings
Mechanical Cable and Wire Rope
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The Machine Design Tech Insider - March 20, 2008
Quieter Ride for Long-Haul Truckers - Here Comes the $2,500 Car - Recycling carbon dioxide into fuel - Armed robots assist soldiers in Iraq
The Machine Design Tech Insider - January 24, 2008
The I-35 Bridge: The truth is out there - Wind tunnel tests future space planes - An uplifting experience - Machine Design Editor Leland Teschler: Are CFLs really a bright idea?
The Machine Design Tech Insider - January, 18, 2008
Detecting reflective targets - Unmanned seaplane takes off and lands on water - Engineering an ad - Machine Design Editor Leland Teschler: Why you can't always believe published research
Mechanical Monthly - December 2007
Options make ball-screw drive flexible and versatile - Components for Drivelines: Single V-Belts - Damper steadies wind turbines
Mechanical Monthly - November 2007
Hummingbird sets helo record - Monitoring jet engine bearings, wirelessly - Components for Drivelines: Plastic Chain - Roller-pinion gear system - Precision couplings - Flexible couplings - Spring-applied brake
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