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Dc motors deliver high performance and efficiency for electric motorcycles

Dc motors are increasing in popularity due to their performance advantages over ac motors for applications ranging from high-speed automation to electric motorbikes. Jon Severn reports on a selection of recent developments in dc motors and drives
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Pump sensors and controller deployed to power car plant HVAC

During the design phase of a new automobile factory in Shanghai, ITT Industries' Bell & Gossett unit was called in to resolve HVAC system problems. The result is an advanced and efficient set of pumps sensors and controller that power the HVAC system for the large industrial facility MORE »

Choosing the best option for overcurrent circuit protection

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// - Aluminium connector targets motorsport and military systems

// - NTC thermistors: versatile and durable

// - Alcohol-free range of silicon sealants

// - Accelerometers cope with higher temperatures

// - New versions of plastic injection moulding analysis tools

// - Sulphur in auto oils and fuels: monitoring to global standards

// - High-flow resins enable parts to have thinner walls

// - Linear Hall-effect sensor IC is user-programmable

// - Ball bearings benefit from 30 per cent less friction

// - Submersible hydrostatic level transmitters

// - Hall-effect switches are more repeatable

// - Redesigned dryer range boosts efficiency

// - Torque sensor helps to reduce engine friction

// - Wireless power: the next wave in powering electronic devices

// - Component part leveller/straighteners

// - Fastening loops moulded directly on plastic parts

// - From kettle controls to a clock which tells the time in a new way

// - A multitude of means to improve fuel efficiency and cut emissions

// - Increasing electronics content sets new thermal challenges

// - Mobilising machine parts to meet modern manufacturing challenges

// - Mig brazing shows its advantages over conventional welding process

// - Self-adhesive spacer tapes help bonding of slim mobile phones

// - Laminate shimstock helps companies gain competitive edge

// - Dc motors deliver higher performance and efficiency

// - Creating new opportunities to help cut costs with stereolithography

// - New generation of rapid manufacturing equipment

// - Surviving the downturn: keep calm and carry on producing

// - Resin systems for advanced graphite composite fuel cell bipolar plates

// - Modular transfer system handles heavy loads

// - High speed, low power comparators

// - Robust future for low voltage ac and dc drives market

// - Cutting cycle times for sintered parts by more than a half

// - Development of specialist quality materials will dominate in 2009

// - Digital video for automotive infotainment and driver-assistance applications

// - Materials focus on insulation, energy, emissions and quality

// - Freescale starts move to single sensor platform

// - IBM to set up Systems Engineering lab in Munich

// - Cut cycle times for sintered parts by more than a half

// - Dc motors deliver higher performance and efficiency

// - Improve fuel efficiency and cut automotive emissions

// - Fuel for thought: how to meet the growing demands of industry

// - 'Significant' potential for electric drives in the chemical industry

// - Building automotive video links

// - Air conditioning features thermal wheels

// - Ethernet makes its way into the car

// - Taking the brakes off developing machine-to machine applications

// - MEMS: developers learn the lessons of the fabless chip

// - ST launches world's thinnest accelerometer

// - Cam-clutches provide protection overrun in fans and air conditioners

// - Milling machines: desktop model easier to use

// - Sustainable compounds use natural fibres and fillers

// - Black box records car travel information

// - Low power DAC with configuration first

// - Flexible ceramic heat shield material is a 'first'

// - Data management software gains additional features

// - ISO/DIS 26262 - a new draft standard for road vehicle functional safety

// - Sheathed thermocouple is 'smallest in the world'

// - Noise-free rubber for automotive applications

// - GPS receiver module meets automotive requirements

// - Fortus 900mc 3D Production System gains four new materials

// - Magnetic sensor bearing designed for micro-hybrid cars

// - How to manufacture cars and reduce their environmental impact

// - Resin developments speed up the automotive production process

// - Alternatives to four-stroke engines promise an increase in efficiency

// - Electroactive polymer actuators feature microstructured surface

// - Recycled plastics offer commercial and environmental benefits

// - Versatile metal expands into new role in tree-top walkway

// - Seals solve nuclear problem

// - Rapid cast prototypes enable parts to be assessed in a choice of alloys

// - Design, developing and integrating engineering solutions

// - Flat panel speakers deliver higher-fidelity sound

// - Tangoblackplus rubber-like 3D printing material

// - Torsional stiffness measurement system uses COTS components

// - Torque about improving handling accuracy

// - Optically clear epoxy offers superior dimensional stability

// - Compact screw jack delivers high performance

// - Pump technology advances on automated processing lines

// - Legislation continues to drive novel polymer development

// - Wheel bearing uses novel spur gear tooth connection

// - MEMS: Learning the lessons from the fabless chip industry

// - Fuel efficiency drives next phase of automotive engines

// - Hose lines cut pollution to meet emissions standards

// - Code-reader is configured via web server

// - Most junction box is compatible with reflow soldering

// - Pressure sensors on short lead times

// - Hydrogen fuel cells: from automotive power to distributed generation

// - Risk analysis for low carbon systems

// - Modelling, simulating and testing of renewable energy technologies

// - Digital indicating controllers for single-loop applications

// - Canopen device profile for PLCopen motion control

// - Accurately predict behaviour of filled polymers

// - Throttle valve bearings are airtight

// - Dynamic simulators for improved plant performance

// - Mini Canbus datalogger has USB port for communicating with a PC

// - Robust I/O modules with CC-Link technology

// - MEMS automotive sensors to recover in 2010

// - Sealant simplifies wire-to-board connections in high temperatures

 
 

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