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SPECS & TECHS
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Amphenol's PowerMate™ high voltage connectors for commercial electric vehicles
Amphenol's PowerMate™ high voltage connectors for commercial electric vehicles
DigiKey
Designed for demanding automotive and industrial applications, this high-power connector supports up to 1,500 VDC and 515 A and features next-generation Radsok® technology. Manufactured in the EU, it provides IP67, IP69K, IPXXB and IPXXD protection. Its low-profile design offers straight and 90° configurations with easy assembly using common crimp tools. Supporting 16 to 150 mm² wire sizes across two shell sizes, its modular design reduces lead times while delivering robust, high-vibration performance.
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What to know about the latest electric off-highway equipment
What to know about the latest electric off-highway equipment
Anderson Power Products
 
Electrification is on the rise in the off-highway industry, but requirements vary by application. Equipment size, environment, duty cycles and more all influence key design decisions — including which battery connector to select. What should engineers keep in mind to support the performance and durability demands of next-gen equipment?

Find out in this article from industrial battery connector manufacturer Anderson Power.
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The right wire for your application
The right wire for your application
Cooner Wire Company
 
 
From ultra-flexible wire to high-performance power cables, Cooner Wire offers a wide range of wire solutions designed for demanding applications. Our capabilities include:

•  Flexible power cable for high-flex applications
•  Fine-wire and multi-conductor constructions
•  High-temperature and specialized wire
•  Custom sizes, materials and configurations

Whether you need flexibility, durability or specialized performance, Cooner Wire can help you find the right wire for your application.
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Productivity explodes with automatic feed screwdriver
Productivity explodes with automatic feed screwdriver
Visumatic Industrial Products
 
Delivered ready to work, Visumatic's automatic feed screwdriving system makes assembly operators faster. The machine performs all screw handling to improve ergonomics.

It's torque-controlled joining provides a greater level of process control. Easy to use and simple to maintain, this handheld fastening system is the most reliable on the market.

Watch how fast a person can drive screws in this new automatic screwdriving video or discover more great Visumatic fastening technologies.
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Wood bearings aren't a thing of the past
Wood bearings aren't a thing of the past
Woodex-MECO Industries
 
Wood bearings provide effective support for rotating shafts in conveying and agricultural machines. Even in abrasive environments, wood bearings often produce the lowest shaft-wear rates of any modern material.
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Capacitors play a critical role across modern energy systems
Capacitors play a critical role across modern energy systems
Knowles Precision Devices
While small in size, capacitors are foundational to system performance, efficiency and reliability in applications from generation to conversion to transmission, storage and distribution.
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Reliable sensing in challenging conditions: Locon's high-temp/harsh-environment tolerant sensors
Reliable sensing in challenging conditions: Locon's high-temp/harsh-environment tolerant sensors
Locon Sensor Systems, Inc.
Face tough conditions fearlessly with Locon's robust sensor solutions, designed for high-temp, harsh environments. We provide dependable performance with our line of IP69k rated sensors and as a premier distributor of KRIZ SENSORS' inductive models. Offering customized and bespoke products for your unique needs, take advantage of Locon's 40 years’ worth of developing successful sensor solutions and reach out to us today to discuss the best fit for your project.
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R&D REPORT
Why cobot standards are changing
Why cobot standards are changing
The ISO 10218 guidelines shift away from language such as “collaborative robots” to “collaborative applications.” This was done to emphasize the importance of accounting for the robotic system — the tools, speed, workspace, programming and interaction with humans — as a whole.
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Could body odor reveal disease? New laser approach offers clues
Could body odor reveal disease? New laser approach offers clues
The technique builds on the observation that certain diseases can change the VOC composition of exhaled breath and bodily fluids, producing distinctive chemical signatures within the human volatilome.
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Control vibration, improve stability
Control vibration, improve stability
Waukesha Bearings
 
Waukesha Bearing's ISFD technology provides highly engineered damping and stiffness to increase dynamic stability of rotor/bearing systems, improving bearing life, reducing gas or steam leaks and mitigating wear.

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Materials testing built for eVTOL qualification
Materials testing built for eVTOL qualification
Element Materials Technology
 
Advanced air mobility programs demand lightweight materials that perform under real flight loads, thermal extremes, fatigue and environmental exposure. Element combines aerospace materials expertise, composite testing, mechanical testing and characterization to help eVTOL teams validate performance, reduce qualification risk and move confidently from development toward certification.
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Choosing the right high-temperature coating for industrial equipment
Choosing the right high-temperature coating for industrial equipment
FORREST Technical Coatings
Process temperature, gas temperature and metal surface temperature are not interchangeable. The coating experiences the temperature of the substrate beneath it, which may differ substantially from the number shown on an operating screen.
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Designing more with less: The 'Future of Connectivity' trend paper
Designing more with less: The 'Future of Connectivity' trend paper
TE Connectivity ™
Explore the latest trends driving miniaturized connectivity and discover how compact signal and data solutions can help engineers address growing demands for space efficiency, high-speed performance, scalability and reliability across automotive, industrial and commercial transportation, industrial and digital data network applications. Download the trend paper to learn more.
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#1 ranked online Master's in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University
#1 ranked online Master's in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University
Purdue University
Ranked the #1 Online Master's in Industrial Engineering Program by U.S. News & World Report, 2026, Purdue University's 100% online Master of Science in Industrial Engineering helps professionals master advanced engineering concepts, optimize complex systems and drive innovation. Learn from world-renowned faculty while building the analytical and leadership skills needed to advance your career.
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