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Researchers make breakthroughs in rolling element bearing steels
Rolling element bearings have a significant impact on the energy-efficiency of most mechanisms, yet they have their limitations in terms...Battery range could fit in a wallet
Accutronics’ credit card sized batteries are available of the shelfEliminating tube waste
Waste can be reduced by up to 90 per cent depending on the bending shape
Materials Handling
VIDEO: Yellow to orange natural colouring
Educational video aim at food product designers to understand key factors influencing the selection of yellow to orange colouringNew crane technology saves money and environment
Maria Hellsten looks at the latest in crane technologyNew applications for positive displacement pumps
The process industry is finding uses for positive displacement pumps that are very different from traditional applications. Eugene McCarthy reports
Process Technology
Welding developments continue to boost productivity and quality
As a family of related yet diverse joining technologies, welding continues to evolve - though designers and production engineers are always demanding greater process improvements. Paul Stevens reports on some of the latest developments in welding that could offer major advances.Welding developments continue to boost productivity and quality
Mixers focus on energy efficiency and customer service
Mixer suppliers are not only releasing more energy efficient models, but users can now avail themselves of 'test drive' programmes to make sure that what they buy is being optimised for their needs. Sean Ottewell reportsPeristaltic pumping tackles tricky processing problems
Peristaltic pumping offers a host of advantages over conventional pumping techniques, especially when coupled with the latest control technology. Sean Ottewell reports.
Motors and Drives
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 positionInstrumentation
Plumb-and-play chlorine dioxide analyser
For CIP sanitising and rinsing; suitable for freshwater food and beverage applicationsPlumb-and-play chlorine dioxide analyser
Checking of thermocouple and platinum resistance thermometer (Pt100) sensors
Rapid and simple method of sensor checking and traceable calibration ‘on the bench’Transmitter combines dewpoint and pressure measurements in compressed air applications
DPT146 complements Vaisala's broad offering for compressed air monitoringComputers & Controls
Fuel efficiency drives next phase of automotive engines
For 100 years the four-stroke internal combustion engine has been the dominant automotive powerplant, but there is a pressing need to improve fuel efficiency, emissions and power density beyond what can be achieved through fine-tuning this concept. Paul Stevens reports on some innovative alternativesFuel efficiency drives next phase of automotive engines
Software via the internet offers a cost-effective alternative to licensing
Buying software through a conventional licensing agreement can be expensive and restrictive but, as Jon Severn reports, a new generation of web-native software can be hosted remotely and accessed via a browser, with cost-effective payments made on a monthly per-user basisNanotechnology making a big difference to rapid prototyping
Nanotechnology is now finding applications in numerous consumer products, ranging from sunscreen and cosmetics to sporting goods and guitar stringsAutomotive 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
