Polaris shows off concept motorcycle

Updated: January 25, 2009 - 9:53 PM

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Polaris entered the motorcycle market in 1998, the first new major manufacturer in 60 years. It celebrated its 10 years in the motorcycle business by showing off a concept motorcycle at the International Motorcycle Show in New York on Jan. 16. The Victory CORE is a concept motorcycle designed and built by the Victory Motorcycles Industrial Design team to illustrate a futuristic bike. Stripped of any traditional bodywork, it includes the essentials: an engine, frame, wheels and front suspension, without rear suspension. The concept bike's frame is the body, incorporating fuel tank, airbox, battery box and the entire electrical system. The frame is created by pouring molten aluminum into a sand core, which is removed when the casting process is complete. Consumers might not be able to get their hands on a CORE but the company has built 100 limited edition Victory Tours to help celebrate their 10th anniversary.

Jet Edge unveils new waterjet cutter

Jet Edge Inc. in St. Michael makes waterjet systems for precision cutting, surface preparation and coating removal. The tools are used in a number of industries from airlines to automobiles. They recently introduced their new large-format Mid Rail Gantry Waterjet System.

The Jet Edge large-format Mid Rail Gantry Waterjet System features a 21-by-13-foot work envelope with an exposed tank that easily accommodates overhead loading. It comes standard with one abrasivejet cutting head; a second cutting head can be added to increase productivity.

The Mid Rail Gantry utilizes an industrial PC controller and can be configured so that all three axes are fully programmable (Z optional). The Mid Rail Gantry waterjet machine also is available in an 8-by-13-foot size.

PATRICK KENNEDY