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20/01/2017 Screw jacks play pivotal role in transporting giant wind turbines Offshore wind turbines are providing an ever-larger percentage of the world’s electrical power. As a result, there is an increasing need to get the giant nacelles that house all the machinery from factory to dockside for shipment out to ... » Read More

19/01/2017 EU emissions regulations prioritise safety in potentially explosive atmospheres Pyroban reports that the emissions regulations (EU 97/68/EC Directive) have been amended to support the special application of diesel engines, such as those in forklifts, used in potentially explosive atmospheres, where safety is paramount. » Read More

19/01/2017 Schaeffler UK launches condition monitoring services Schaeffler UK has extended its range of condition monitoring (CM) services for the UK market. » Read More

19/01/2017 Yokogawa receives order for major pipeline project Yokogawa has received an order from the British Pipeline Agency (BPA) to supply a management and control system for a major multi-product fuel pipeline system. » Read More

18/01/2017 Compact rotation module for tight spaces Compact rotation module (CRM guides energy, data and media safely, without interruption for rotational movements up to 360 degrees » Read More

17/01/2017 UK manufacturers brace themselves for another bumpy ride UK manufacturers expect 2017 to be another year of risks, but are gearing up to hit its challenges head-on, according to this year's annual Executive Survey from EEF, the manufacturers' organisation. » Read More

17/01/2017 Gantry style robot boosts dispensing efficiency Low cost versatile robots are becoming increasingly popular in the manufacturing environment and this Fisnar F5200N three-axis gantry model from Intertronics offers huge flexibility for dispensing operations in an especially compact and ... » Read More

17/01/2017 Yokogawa wins control systems order for power and desalination station Yokogawa Electric Corporation has received an order from the Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority (SEWA) to provide control systems for the Layyah Power and Desalination Station. » Read More

16/01/2017 Bull’s eye spirit levels from Elesa Elesa’s new BEL series of Bull’s eye circular spirit levels provide high quality centre bubble levelling in a variety of easy mounting formats » Read More

16/01/2017 Aerospace coolant, formulated to be future-proof TRIM MicroSol 590XT is an advanced semi-synthetic, micro-emulsion coolant that has been specifically developed to meet the needs of those serving the aerospace sector, both now and in the future. » Read More

13/01/2017 White paper reveals how to detect bearing damage at the earliest stage Hansford Sensors has published a new white paper that reveals how to use envelope signal processing to pinpoint bearing failure at an early stage. » Read More

13/01/2017 Modular dispense head optimises liquids handling Festo has launched a new modular dispense head - the VTOE - that simplifies and speeds up the processing of laboratory samples, while providing a high degree of accuracy. » Read More

13/01/2017 Development cooperation for additive manufacturing of rolling bearings Schaeffler and DMG MORI are continuing their successful cooperation, expanding it to include the development of additive manufacturing processes for rolling bearing components. » Read More

13/01/2017 Fast cure, easy removal temporary mask for PCBs aids productivity Dymax Speedmask 9-20479-B-Rev-A UV/light cure temporary masking agent from Intertronics is specifically designed to meet the needs of the electronics industry, where its fast cure and simple removal will improve productivity in printed ... » Read More

13/01/2017 IoT solutions deliver real business value Over the years there have been numerous cases where critical structures such as buildings, bridges, roads and wind turbines, which are expensive deployments, have collapsed and the cost has been astronomical, particularly in countries such ... » Read More

12/01/2017 Failover safety concept avoids unnecessary machine interruptions Annual cost savings of $300,000 achievable through improved uptime » Read More

12/01/2017 TT Electronics’ sensors heading for Mars in 2020! Robust Hall-effect sensors used in control system for Mars Rover robotic arm » Read More

11/01/2017 NHE solves corrosion issues at Rimex colouring plant NHE’s solution to the corrosion issues Rimex experienced was to supply a custom made, easy to install, cost effective non-bonded liner from Witt Lining Systems that offered enhanced protection compared with the current pit lining system. » Read More

11/01/2017 Making the right choice with springs and fasteners From concept to delivery it is important to consider all aspects of spring installation and usage including configuration. » Read More

10/01/2017 Is industry ready for the circular economy? Obsolete industrial parts supplier, EU Automation has published an industry guide for manufacturers interested in making their production method more sustainable by contributing to the circular economy. » Read More

10/01/2017 Everything corrodes at the back of a vehicle Plastic plain bearings from igus defy harsh conditions on ambulance tail lifts » Read More

10/01/2017 Generator failure prompts inspection and repair of ferry fleet Marine design standards ensure that even in the event of a catastrophic failure, back-up systems are in place to keep a vessel operational. » Read More

09/01/2017 Engineers’ precision dowel pins WDS Component Parts can supply a wide range of dowel pins from stock, with the option of next day delivery should that be required. Dowel pins are also known as engineers’ precision dowels and steel dowels. » Read More

05/01/2017 Redesigning the gear A closer look at Harmonic Drive’s new WavePlus technology » Read More

05/01/2017 Electromagnetic clutch drives forward hybrid transmissions technology As fossil fuels continue to diminish, engineers are working hard to perfect alternative power transmission. » Read More