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Editor's Note 
 
The past few newsletters have shown you're keen on the latest materials and design innovations—so today, we’re diving into biomimicry research: power-generating ‘nano-flowers’ and artificial ‘gills.’
- André Voshart, Editor
 
Latest Design News 
 
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Copper nano-flowers mimic photosynthesis to create hydrocarbons

Tiny copper ‘nano-flowers’ have been attached to an artificial leaf to produce clean fuels and chemicals that are the backbone of modern energy and manufacturing.


Designing artificial gills for ocean gliders

Hereon researchers develop a hydrogen-based energy system for autonomous underwater vehicles.


12 B.C. cleantech projects secure $1.5M

Explore all the clean technology projects, which include innovations in wildfire management, drones, water treatment, artificial intelligence and data analytics—and more.


How Ontario’s Pro-Line simplified machine design and assembly

Facing skills challenges, Pro-Line Automation Systems in Woodbridge, Ont., is using new technology to help simplify design and assembly of its products.


 
 
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High-Performance Sealing Hardware

APM Hexseal Seeloc® washers and Seelnuts® use a proprietary metal-to-rubber bonding process creating sealing components are better able to maintain their integrity when fasteners are inserted or driven into them.

Seelskrews® and Seelbolts® feature a groove fitted with an elastomeric O-ring under the head. Since these fasteners do not need to be further cut or grooved to create a space for the sealing components, they are able to form a solid seal without sacrificing their inherent structural integrity.

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Latest Products 
 
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No-code tool for robot interface programming

ABB has launched AppStudio to quickly and easily create customized robotic user interfaces. » Read More...

Integrating cloud-native CAM Studio into Onshape

PTC has announced CAM Studio Beta, the latest addition to Onshape’s suite of cloud-native features. » Read More...

DigiKey, TraceParts expand CAD model offerings

DigiKey and TraceParts have announced a partnership that expands the availability of downloadable CAD model offerings for engineers, makers and product developers. » Read More...

Zero-cut block for DIN rail cutters

The zero-cut block for DIN rail cutters from Phoenix Contact optimizes the manual cutting of perforated DIN rails by enabling fast and reproducible zero cuts. » Read More...

 
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Hannover Messe 2025

March 31-April 4, 2025
Hannover, Germany
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Automate Show 2025

May 12-15, 2025
Detroit, Michigan
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Western Manufacturing Technology Show (WMTS)

June 3-5, 2025
Edmonton EXPO Centre
Edmonton
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Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS)

September 29-October 2, 2025
Toronto Congress Centre
Toronto
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Advanced Design & Manufacturing Expo

October 21-23, 2025
Toronto Congress Centre
Toronto
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