Archive for 2016
History’s Unnecessary Inventions: 1980’s SynthAxe Guitar
This insane synthesizer was the answer to every musical question, which was never asked. Back in the 80’s there was an overwhelming attitude of “out with the old, in with the new.” In their minds all traditional things had been…
MoreSamtec and CADENAS PARTsolutions Join Forces on New Interactive Catalog of 3D CAD Models
Connector Manufacturer Reduces Download Times for manufacturer standard 3D parts from 24 Hours to 24 Seconds Samtec, Inc., a privately held $625 million global manufacturer of a broad range of electronic interconnect solutions, recently launched an advanced interactive catalog…
MoreGrand Rapids Controls Launch BOWDEN CABLEBUILDER Interactive Configurator for Mechanical Control Cables built by CADENAS PARTsolutions
New self-service tool provides users with on-demand access to design and download CAD model data of mechanical control cables for their specific application Grand Rapids Controls (GRC) has recently launched an all new interactive configurator built by CADENAS PARTsolutions.…
MoreRegal-Beloit Double Down on User Experience with New Motor and Gearbox Product Configurator built by CADENAS PARTsolutions
Combining standard parts from separate product lines: Industrial manufacturer enables users to pair Hub City Gearboxes with Marathon Motors for the perfect combination Regal-Beloit has doubled-down on the support for their online product configurator, multiplying the reach and effectiveness…
MoreWhat the Heck is an AC Drive and How Does it Work? ABB Explains in this Super Cool Video
See a video explanation and a 3D digital model of these amazing ABB AC drives Today, electric motors have become ubiquitous in industry as well as everyday life. As the have become more and more common, their applications have…
MoreEngineering The Most Expensive BMW Paint Color
Can you guess the most expensive color in the BMW palette? You may guess that the color would be some special concoction, creating wild, never-before-seen colors. It figures that a prismatic paint that changes from white-to gold or purple to…
MoreEngineering the Perfect Reggae Jam: How to Make a Steel Drum from Scratch
Watch a flat sheet of steel become a beautifully crafted steel drum Typically, when you think of reggae songs, you don’t think of hard work and elbow grease. Usually the theme is sitting on a beach with an umbrella drink…
More“Heaven Sent”: Engineering the Jump from 25,000 feet with No Parachute
See Luke Aikins Skydive from 25,000 feet with no parachute and only a net Yet again the human race has raised the bar on craziness. It was only a few years ago when things like jetpacks, wing-suits and space jumps…
MoreInnovative Engineering: How a Tesla Model S is Made
The Vehicles Made by Tesla Motors are the Tip of Their Innovation Iceberg Its widely understood that Elon Musk has revolutionized the auto industry with his innovative and forward thinking company Tesla automobiles. What is lesser knows in how he…
MoreEmerson EPG Launch 3D CAD Drawings and Product Configuration Tool
Built by CADENAS PARTsolutions the online solution provides instant online access to engineers looking to find, configure and specify Emerson EPG products as 3D CAD drawings, native CAD model downloads and interactive product datasheets Emerson EPG has launched an…
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