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01/06/2017 Condition-based maintenance improves fleet availability and efficiency Analysis of marine electric motors and generators by SKF Electric Motor Condition Monitoring Services is helping a leading offshore engineering services provider optimise the performance and reliability of its rotating equipment. » Read More

01/06/2017 Online design calculation tool cuts development times Main spindles are the premium class of rolling bearing arrangements in industry. No other type of drive requires such high speeds at the same time as extreme precision, high rigidity, very smooth running and a long operating life. » Read More

01/06/2017 Reducing energy costs with economisers Best practice dictates that businesses should be constantly looking into ways to improve operating efficiency. Despite becoming popular over 100 years ago the humble boiler is still a major energy consumer in many factories and other types ... » Read More

01/06/2017 What do your motors really do? In 1969, the first home security system was born, consisting of four peepholes and a camera that could be moved to look through any of them, broadcasting the images to a monitor. Nowadays, we can now stream and view a feed of our home ... » Read More

26/05/2017 Workplace apathy is causing engineers to look for a new job Many engineers admit that they feel bored at work on a daily basis » Read More

26/05/2017 Preventing nut and bolt self-loosening – what are the options? Many applications require a dismountable, yet durable, screw joint but often this freedom to dismantle comes at a price because the chosen securing method has limitations. Many of the traditional thread locking devices are unable to ... » Read More

24/05/2017 UK systems remain unnecessarily vulnerable to cyber attack The recent cyber-attack that hit UK hospitals and continued to creep across industries in almost 100 countries is a reminder to all who are operating critical systems of the need for robust security strategy. According to cyber-security ... » Read More

24/05/2017 Self-contained robot cell delivers entry route for first timers Loop Technology has developed an entry-level solution to industrial robotics borne from the realisation of a recent project for the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC). » Read More

19/05/2017 Keeping the ball rolling Chris Johnson, managing director of specialist bearing supplier SMB Bearings, explores how to keep the ball rolling when standard bearing lubrication lets you down. » Read More

19/05/2017 System frequency inverter provides a complete solution for medium voltage ... The MVW3000 medium voltage variable speed drive, which features extremely high efficiency, power density and reliability, is sold as a complete system integrated into a switchgear cabinet. » Read More

19/05/2017 Connected worker software aims to boost safety and productivity Honeywell Sotera-Express replaces legacy applications with a new, user-friendly software interface » Read More

18/05/2017 Miniature encoders help advance surgical robot capabilities The demands of robotic surgery, one of the most exciting and rapidly developing areas of medical technology, are encouraging motion control engineers to push the boundaries of their discipline as Gerard Bush an application engineer with ... » Read More

18/05/2017 Classic luxury yacht refitted using Mitsubishi Electric drives When the prestigious luxury yacht Sanssouci Star was refurbished to retain its classic feel but operate with super-modern high-tech equipment, no compromise was made on component quality. » Read More

17/05/2017 Custom enclosures for dairy farming hygiene applications Ambic Equipment is using customised enclosures from Spelsberg UK to house its latest dosing and dilutions system, the EasiDoser. » Read More

16/05/2017 Manufacturers can gain competitive advantage by implementing accreditation Ametek Land reveals in its latest engineering brief how manufacturers can use effective calibration and certification accreditation to gain a competitive advantage. » Read More

15/05/2017 A new generation of brakes for demanding machine applications Warner Electric has built more than 90 years of design and manufacturing experience into its latest Gen4 range of spring operated, electromagnetically released brakes. » Read More

15/05/2017 Engineering industry is home to some of the nation’s worst bosses New data from the UK job site, CV-Library , has found that 90.3 per cent of people working in the engineering industry have had a bad leader, one of the highest of any other sector in the UK. » Read More

15/05/2017 Survey reveals major training gaps in UK industry A survey commissioned by drive and control specialist Bosch Rexroth has revealed worrying gaps in training provision and readiness for Industry 4.0 in the UK engineering and manufacturing sectors. » Read More

10/05/2017 Thorough Examination not enough in hazardous applications Safety company Pyroban is reminding explosion protected forklift users of the need to conduct Ex- annual safety audits (Ex-ASAs) alongside a Thorough Examination to ensure legal compliance and reduce risk in potentially explosive ... » Read More

09/05/2017 The importance of best practice in hydraulic fluid selection Bosch Rexroth has restated the importance of choosing correctly rated hydraulic fluids to optimise performance and safety in mobile applications. » Read More

09/05/2017 Merford keeps the peace at greenhouse site Thanks to noise insulating housing from Merford Noise Control, an Isle of Wight salad grower’s four 6.5+ megawatt gas combined heat and power (CHP) units are not disturbing the peace. » Read More

09/05/2017 Parker adds smart IO-Link connectivity to its valve portfolio Parker Hannifin has added smart connectivity of its pneumatic valve islands to machine controllers by introducing new IO-Link modules that can be quickly integrated with existing Parker valve ranges. » Read More

08/05/2017 Tork® exelCLEAN® - the latest performance improvement solution for cleaning To stay competitive, today’s manufacturing industry is investing heavily in technology – the internet of things, robotics and automation. » Read More

08/05/2017 New series of circuit breakers protects equipment and prevents downtime WEG, a leading global manufacturer of motor and drive technology, has launched the DWB series of modular circuit breakers that can reliably interrupt short-circuit currents up to 80 kA at 415 V to protect plant, equipment, cables and ... » Read More

08/05/2017 Sulzer breathes new life into older pumps with reverse engineering Large pumps have generally been designed to perform for decades, making them a valuable asset that requires periodic maintenance. » Read More