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Value proposition for manufacturers in three easy steps
Gartner is publishing a report that outlines a three-step process by which manufactures can construct a unique value propositionPlanetary gearheads boast high capacity and quiet operation
Thomson's new Xtrue planetary gearheads are offered in a wide range of sizes, torque capacities and reduction ratios, all offering...Sustainable compounds use natural fibres and fillers
Sabic Innovative Plastics is launching two new thermoplastic compounds that utilise curauá fibres and wood flour filler, respectively
Instrumentation
Lasers: variable-focus industrial laser diode modules offer high accuracy
New from Photonic Products is a range of variable-focus industrial laser diode modules that benefit from a boresight accuracy of 0.25 degrees Lasers: variable-focus industrial laser diode modules offer high accuracy
Data analysis: post-processing software simplifies task
Brüel and Kjær's new Pulse Reflex post-processing software is said to make it much easier to investigate acoustic and vibration measurement dataPulse ranging technology can be used within all sizes of sensor
Pepperl+Fuchs has developed its pulse ranging technology so that it can now be used in sensors of all sizes for a wide range of industrial applications
Systems Software
Product lifecycle management: IBM and Siemens team up
Siemens is delivering ready-to-use systems based on its Teamcenter PLM software portfolio and IBM's Product Development Integration FrameworkRugged notebook/tablet PC Atex-certified
Getac' V100 fully rugged convertible notebook/tablet PC now benefits from higher computing performance and certification for use in explosive atmospheresUsing pen and multi-finger touch to control a PC
N-trig has developed its Duosense technology to enable Windows 7 applications to be controlled using a pen device and multi-fingered touch gesturesMotors and Drives
HVAC drives tailored to building automation industry
Vacon introduces a new product range, specifically tailored to building automation industry, comprising of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning sector (HVAC) applicationsHVAC drives tailored to building automation industry
Monitoring motor vibration: it can harm both energy and efficiency
Monitoring programmes can give early warning of vibration problems. Vince Burson reportsEfficient gearboxes ensure reduced energy consumption at sewage works
Recent energy price rises and a growing awareness of its carbon footprint has prompted Scottish Water to audit the efficiency of the equipment at its Glendevon siteAutomotive Design
Ethernet makes its way into the car
LAN89218 designed to meet high reliability standards required by automotive applications such as on-board diagnostics or fast software download interfacesEthernet makes its way into the car
Position sensor suits SIL 2 applications
Temposonics' non-contact M-series position sensors now meet the requirements of SIL2 as per EN 61508 and Performance Level d of EN 13849-1Illumination is growing design focus for many new switch applications
The electronics industry, says E-Switch Inc, is going to demand more compact designed switches that incorporate illumination into themPower Transmission
Planetary gearheads boast high capacity and quiet operation
Thomson's new Xtrue planetary gearheads are offered in a wide range of sizes, torque capacities and reduction ratios, all offering high performance and low noisePlanetary gearheads boast high capacity and quiet operation
Ball bearings: cut friction by up to 65 per cent
Designed specifically for use in hybrid vehicles such as the Toyota Prius, NSK's low-friction ball bearings reduce frictional losses by 50 to 65 per centShaft couplings now available in carbon fibre
Bibby's Torsiflex shaft couplings for large equipment are now being manufactured from carbon fibre to reduce weight and boost performanceMaterials Processes
Combat product piracy with explosive embossing
Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute has developed a cost-effective explosive embossing technique for protecting mass-produced goodsCombat product piracy with explosive embossing