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Integrated motors and drives: compact and solutions to power the European market
High initial costs and low-cost competition pose a serious challenge to market prospects, says Frost and SullivanEliminating tube waste
Waste can be reduced by up to 90 per cent depending on the bending shapeDiverting shaft currents away from the bearings
The Inpro/Seal Current Diverter Ring and Motor Grounding Sea divert harmful shaft currents away from the bearings to ground
Instrumentation
Plumb-and-play chlorine dioxide analyser
For CIP sanitising and rinsing; suitable for freshwater food and beverage applicationsPlumb-and-play chlorine dioxide analyser
New transmitter for CO2 measurements
Rotronic is expanding its range of products with CO2 transmittersTemperature control
Unistat temperature control systems provide numerous research laboratories and production lines with precise temperatures and stable process conditions
Systems Software
Product Lifecycle Management is now more accessible for all organisations
Product Lifecycle Management offers many benefits for manufacturing companies. Jon Severn reports on some recent developments that could create new opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises wanting to implement PLM.Product Lifecycle Management is now more accessible for all organisations
VIDEO: Closing the gap with tactile probe accuracy
Applications for laser scanner include moulds, small turbine blades, medical devices and other complex geometryLaser-sintered Easter egg
Fourfoursixsix Architects, Ogle Models and EOS team up to create intricate 3D design
Motors and Drives
Integrated motors and drives: compact and solutions to power the European market
High initial costs and low-cost competition pose a serious challenge to market prospects, says Frost and SullivanDiverting shaft currents away from the bearings
The Inpro/Seal Current Diverter Ring and Motor Grounding Sea divert harmful shaft currents away from the bearings to groundAS9100 certification
Ondrives is currently working towards AS9100 certification, which is the most recognised standard within the aerospace industryAutomotive Design
Development kit helps build personalised pulse networks
Helps meet unique and custom specifications including pulse impedance, peak voltage, pulse width and pulse width under loadDevelopment kit helps build personalised pulse networks
Eliminating tube waste
Waste can be reduced by up to 90 per cent depending on the bending shapeLearning lessons from motorsport
With the automotive industry being so competitive, it is not surprising that motorsport remains an important platform for research and development. Alistair Rae reviews some of the new componentsPower Transmission
Accurate cage selection
Cages are key to reliable, long term bearing operation, says Gary HughesAccurate cage selection
Better belts for driving and timing
Power transmission systems often use belt drives of the V, multiple-V or synchronous type, and the technology is generally thought of as mature. Paul Stevens examines the incremental improvements being introducedNew open or closed washdown versions of helical bevel gear units
NORD's new two-stage helical bevel gear units can be easily cleaned in any installation positionMaterials Processes
Nano-factory promises great things for graphene science
University of Bath is opening a new Graphene Centre Laboratory that will study its properties and develop its potential applicationsNano-factory promises great things for graphene science
