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Customizing an Indian Sport Chief on the Tradeshow Floor at IMTS 2026

Carey Hart (WIDIA brand ambassador, motorsports legend, and Hart Luck Parts & Gear founder) joined Satya Kraus (CEO and creative engineer of KRAUS MOTO) to machine custom motorcycle components live for tradeshow attendees.

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Dollywood’s NightFlight Expedition is One of the Most Complex Rides in the World — Here's How It Works

The latest ride at Dollywood combines a dark ride, whitewater rafting, a water splashdown, and a roller coaster into an extraordinary five-and-a-half-minute indoor experience.

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Upgrading a Broadhead Arrow for Bow Hunting

Sometimes the simplest component change can make a huge difference—especially when maintenance is just as important as operational specifications.

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Disney’s Latest Patent is Revolutionizing How Track Rides Operate

A ride system that uses a movable arm to physically reposition a ride vehicle while it travels along a track could change how many attractions work in the future.

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Filming 'The Odyssey' in IMAX Required Ingenious Design Fixes

Solving the challenges of camera noise and face-to-face interactions took some thoughtful engineering, but made all the difference in the final product: the very first one-hundred percent IMAX technology film.

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Simulating Zero Gravity in Royal Caribbean International's New High-Tech Stage Performance

Astronaut Clayton C. Anderson informed the new show 'Flight,' which features the first-ever stage replica of the International Space Station.

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New Fast & Furious Roller Coaster Puts Thrill Seekers in the Driver's Seat

The 'Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift' ride at Universal Studios Hollywood features groundbreaking, computer-managed 360-degree rotation technology designed to create the seamless sensation and physics of drifting cars.

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A Smooth Train Ride Requires a Smooth Track — Which Can't Be Achieved Without Precise Rail Grinding Technology

Keeping train tracks smooth and efficient takes a heavy-duty grinder that operates with precision and efficiency.

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Window Glass on Public Transportation Hinders Cell Service — Until Now

A Swiss startup — known for its process that makes glass permeable to telecommunication frequencies — requires the right components to create their revolutionary technology.

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Exploring a Completely Silent Anechoic Chamber

Without any sound to distract you, you can hear your heart, lungs, and more — watch this video from Veritasium to explore what it's like to step inside an anechoic chamber.

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