Article Archive

Article archive

Designing better with cobots

A new series of collaborative robots has been launched by robotics manufacturer Dobot, alongside a new smart camera

Rapid recharge

Professor Dr Kai André Böhm discusses the workings of an innovative research project that has achieved 400km range in just 15 minutes

Plug-and-work solution for IIoT

Ideally suited for building IIoT functionality into new and existing machines and plant

Solar schemes and stormwater

Reducing stormwater impacts in renewable energy schemes

Twin-screw extruder for recycling plant

ZSK technology offers greater energy efficiency in chemical plastics recycling

Demonstrating sustainable aviation potential

Aerospace manufacturer Rolls-Royce has successfully completed the first tests of its UltraFan technology demonstrator at its Derby facility in the UK

Energy efficiency with ecodesign

The second phase of the EU’s Ecodesign Regulation raises the bar for electric motor energy efficiency – and the rest of the world is sure to follow

Digital mini force sensors

Featuring IO-Link communication technology, leading to reduced costs, greater efficiency, and increased reliability.

Unlocking the potential of thermoplastics

Thermoplastics have been key to enabling the creation of lighter weight, stronger and more durable products of all kinds over the past 50 years

Carbide coatings

Dr Yuri Zhuk explores CVD tungsten/tungsten carbide as a replacement for hard chrome and thermal spray coatings

Risk reduction strategy

Valve tech to reduce compressor surge risk

Displacer level transmitter

Offering the capability to output total level, interface level, or specific gravity

Design for sustainable AM

When it comes to designing for additive manufacturing, what are the key considerations for engineers, and how can these be applied to ensure sustainable product design?

Looking at leakage clamps

Discussing the similarities and differences between several AC leakage current clamps presently on the market.

Production line upgrade

Reducing costs and increasing efficiency via the use of an overhauled compressor

New series of level indicators

A wide range of options have been added, and former special designs are now available as standard

Mini switches get an upgrade

Both swiches have extremely small dimensions and are suitable for low voltage applications.

Upgraded benzene-specific monitor

New benzene-specific monitor for tighter international regulations

Lighter by design

With an emphasis on weight reduction, this is how one sports car manufacturer set about improving one of its best sellers. Jon Lawson reports

Advancing assembly

Assembling complex modular connectors involves integrating a wide variety of cables and leads, which requires technical know-how and assembly tools that not every company has. This can create challenges for logistics and installation

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