A mechanical transmission with no touching parts?

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Satellites and other spacecraft, like most machines, have parts that move against one another. Unlike most machines, however, they operate in extremely cold conditions, their power source is often very limited, and lubricating or repairing them are not exactly easy tasks. It is for these reasons that researchers at Spain’s Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) are coordinating the three-year MAGDRIVE project – an international effort to create a mechanical transmission with no touching parts, that doesn’t need any lubrication... Continue Reading A mechanical transmission with no touching parts?

Tags: Magnetic, Maintenance, Mechanical, Satellite, Spacecraft, Transmission

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