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Hygienic smooth-surface motors

Hygienic smooth-surface motors

Featuring an especially hygienic design, the new energy-efficient electric motors are suitable for food applications and other highly demanding drive tasks

Innovative high power inverted SMT connector aims solid state lighting applications

Innovative high power inverted SMT connector aims solid state lighting applications

High power inverted through board surface mount connector from TE Connectivity is now available in Europe from distributor TTi. Nick Flaherty reports

Development kit for wireless orientation tracking

Development kit for wireless orientation tracking

Xsens has released a new development kit specifically for system integrators with a need for wireless orientation tracking

90° mounting for ultra compact drives

90° mounting for ultra compact drives

Vincotech flow90 0 enables 90-degree mounting for ultra slim bookshelf inverters

Latest models increase torque flange’s capabilities

Latest models increase torque flange’s capabilities

HBM has launched two new models of its T40B digital torque flange with 50Nm and 100Nm torque measurement ranges making the transducer suitable for a wider range of applications

Conduit systems for hazardous areas

Conduit systems for hazardous areas

Protect and connect critical power and data cabling in many different industries, including oil and gas, mining and food production

STMicroelectronics is re-vamping its wireless business

ST is taking on existing ST-Ericsson products other than LTE multimode thin modems, certain assembly and test facilities and 950 employees, and had already taken back application processor designers. Nick Flaherty reports

Wireless chip makers take aim at enterprise access points

Nick Flaherty reports on two key chip makers who have launched devices to boost the performance of wireless access points

Wireless drives into industrial

Several new wireless chips are focussing on industrial applications in the unlicensed radio bands. Nick Flaherty reports

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Materials Handling

Particle characterisation key to understanding raw materials

Particle characterisation key to understanding raw materials

For chemical companies to be able to store, move and use their raw materials effectively, an...

Natural selection points way for bioplastics

As the quest for sustainability continues, researchers are finding ever more obscure starting...

Simple copper wires to optical cables

The choice of lead-free alloys for soldering is dictated by international directives that are aimed...


Automation

Automation key to process optimisation

Automation key to process optimisation

Whether the drivers are efficiency, safety, or hygiene, automation is at the heart of efforts by...

'Green' energy demands help drive control and automation

Technology for boiler and furnace operation improvement, and Rosemount sapphire-tube enclosed...

Automation solutions key to alumina refinery expansions

As the major aluminium manufacturers expand existing capacity and build new plants, Sean Ottewell...

Process Technology

Air-operated double diaphragm pumps for all reasons

Air-operated double diaphragm pumps for all reasons

Air-operated double diaphragm pumps are suitable for demanding applications in chemical,...

Measuring challenging media

Bob Botwinski looks at using advanced guided wave radar for level measurement and control

Actuators deliver improved control valve performance

From pipelines to wastewater treatment, Andrew Wade outlines the benefits of all-electric modulating...


Electronics

RF switch for harsh space environments

RF switch for harsh space environments

Peregrine Semiconductor's PE95421 switch is highly resistant to total dose and single event...

DC-DC converter module line up enhanced

Paired with active EMI filters for use in demanding, space-constrained industrial and...

Shunt-based management system for lithium-ion batteries

Features 300A current measurement, 1,000A pulse and highly precise resolution of 10mA, as well as a...

Power Transmission

Self-lubricating plastic slewing ring bearings

Self-lubricating plastic slewing ring bearings

The PRT slewing ring from plastic bearings specialist igus UK uses two self-lubricating, low...

Quick and easy to install alternative to steel bearings

Steel linkages usually consist of many separate components and are extremely time consuming to...

Fluid power adds muscle to robotics and mobile equipment

Machine builders, material fabricators, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment manufacturers and robotics...


Automotive Design

Steam technology opens up new perspectives in industrial part cleaning

Steam technology opens up new perspectives in industrial part cleaning

EcoCSteam system removes both particulate and film-type contamination from from parts and surfaces

Vulcanising silicone seals highly stressed joints

Ford's new one litre Fox engine uses Loctite 5900 silicone

Salt spray or cyclic corrosion analysis

Test chamber adpated to suit the testing requirements of major international car manufacturer,...

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