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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

05/01/2017 VSD compressor boosts productivity for commercial vehicle repair specialist When a leading Scottish truck and van repair specialist replaced its 11-year-old fixed-speed workshop compressor with a new Atlas Copco VSD+ unit the company not only halved its energy costs but also boosted its productivity. » Read More

05/01/2017 US army places $142 million order for JCB machines JCB has started 2017 by winning one of the biggest single orders in its 71-year history – a $142-million deal to supply the United States Army with a massive fleet of machines. » Read More

04/01/2017 Smart travel for future cities Integrating and connecting Nottingham’s new tram lines » Read More

04/01/2017 Precision mixing and dispensing facilitates miniaturisation Continuing trends to miniaturisation call for smaller, more precise and ever more repeatable metering, mixing and dispensing units for two-part materials. » Read More

03/01/2017 Schaeffler supports novel UK-designed marine energy device Global automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler UK is providing invaluable engineering support to the development of a novel British-designed marine energy device that generates electricity from any form of movement. » Read More

03/01/2017 National partnership to deliver specialist industrial water and wastewater ... Suez has signed a National Framework Agreement with Castle Water for the delivery of specialist industrial water and wastewater services. » Read More

03/01/2017 Smart adjustment unit boosts manual device positioning Available in the UK from Raruk Automation, the IEF-Werner domiLINE range of standard manual adjusters is now equipped with a bus interface to complement its electronic position display. » Read More

23/12/2016 Will collaborative consumption change manufacturing? Everyone has at least one old piece of clothing that they can't bear to throw away. Believe it or not, the situation is similar with spare industrial parts. Manufacturers often keep a huge amount of spares, despite rarely accessing these ... » Read More