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ROV puts the bite into Bollywood

Saab Seaeye Falcon ROV was strapped beneath a giant 4.2 metre long latex and polyurethane replica of a tiger shark
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Increased level measurement accuracy

A maintenance-free and more accurate solution is available from TC-Klinger based on the guided wave radar (microwave) principle
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Reduce plant downtime and improve machine availability

Schaeffler showcases products and services for the inspection and maintenance of plant and machinery, including torque measurement products and oil analysis services MORE »

Condition monitoring technology for industrial control

Motor Condition Monitor and Plant Condition Monitor both use an advanced technique known as model-based fault detection MORE »

// - Researchers examine the market for PLCs

// - Water-powered dosing pumps with no metal parts

// - Drive saves £14,000 in a year

// - Actuators with enhanced functionality

// - Intelligent actuation allows better system control at solar power plan

// - Design advances extend the scope of heat exchangers into new areas

// - Modular electronics housing system for individual electronics assemblies

// - 'Plug and play' speed sensors are insensitive to electromagnetic fields

// - Robust multi-core technology for more accurate and faster mapping

// - Seismic power source ups geohazard survey efficiency

// - Test tweezers ease electronics diagnosis

// - Simplification of maintenance for bolts and fasteners

// - Composite technology: repairs and maintenance wrapped up

// - Repairing and strengthening of ageing offshore structures

// - Bitumen companies go wireless to monitor production facilities

// - Next-generation nozzle check valve reduce operating costs

// - StatoilHydro publishes report into Norwegian rig's oil spill

// - Spot oil spills and leaks with the help of colour coded bacteria

// - Maximising oil field pumping operation

// - Pressure relief systems 'neglected'

// - Reciprocating diaphragm pumps for sour gas re-injection

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

// - Software helps to accelerate innovation

// - Simplification of maintenance for boltings and fasteners

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

// - pH monitoring system with online calibration capability

// - Redesigned dryer range boosts efficiency

// - Crane operates in potentially explosive atmospheres

// - Twin channel interface measurement in sludge tanks

// - Self-aligning bearings cope with axial displacement

// - Connector handles copper cable and fibre optics

// - ROVs sold to China’s largest off-shore engineering company

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

// - Welding machines optimised for MMA applications

// - Modbus functionality added to guided wave radar transmitter family

// - Preventing localised hydrogen cyanide gas emissions

// - Smaller version of high-temperature identification tag

// - Bearings combine benefits of stainless steel and solid lubricant

// - Securing industrial control systems against threat of cyber infection

// - Focus on fasteners and security

// - Roller chain drives offer longer life, even in harsh environments

// - New drive modules offer easy integration and more flexibility

// - Despite the advantages of ac, dc drives still have a future

// - Magnetic flow meter offered with Profibus PA

// - Reverse buckling bursting disc for accurate pressure relief

// - Filters improve diesel cleanliness by 500 per cent in mine

// - Thermal camera identifies heat loss

// - Advanced analyser improves lab efficiency

// - Redesigned ball bearings deliver improved performances

// - UV curing system uses high-power LEDs

// - Digital automation for coal gasification plant

// - Troubleshooting digital insulation meter

// - Chlorine analyser eliminates pH sampling systems and reagents

// - UPS protection for oil and gas platform off the South African coast

// - New version of Foundation fieldbus Host Test Kit

// - Overspraying can reduce energy consumption by 30 per cent

// - Single source for stainless steel products

// - Continuous monitoring of liquids for efficient control

// - Trend for fast track project implementation grows

// - Improving pH control and compliance in water effluents

// - Advanced solutions key to creating competitive advantage

// - Asset performance management: improving process productivity

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

// - System migration: make sure you improve control, not just replicate

// - Affordability, portability and precision key to thermal imaging

// - Portable rental steel tanks increase on-site storage capacity

// - South American power producers invest for a mixed fuel future

// - Safety by design: training aims to cut global accident rates to zero

// - Optimising electricity supply to boost efficiency and reliability

// - Revamps of power projects are now key to automation contracts

// - Health monitoring systems are key to the modern plant

// - Silica analyser helps reduce your plant costs

// - Quick steam generator boots automatically from cold state

// - Actuators must withstand high humidity, salt, wind and rain

// - Initiative boosts anaerobic digestion expansion plans

// - Initiative boosts anaerobic digestion expansion plans

// - Pocket conveyor belts are flexible and environmentally friendly

// - Concealed hinge is installed without tools

// - Embedded computer is 'pocket-sized'

// - Metering valves cut lubricant consumption by 25 per cent

// - Growth continues for single-use and disposable process systems

// - Peristaltic technology tackles endocrine disrupting chemicals

// - Ageing plant and the implications for asset integrity

// - Planetary gearboxes: a solution for driving peristaltic pumps

// - Pumps, valves and filters: advances in materials handling

// - Regulatory enforcement drives continuous emission monitors

// - Plant studies support use of wireless in capital projects

// - Maths software gains multicore/multiprocessor capabilities

// - Engineering design optimisation on a Saas basis

// - Air-air heat exchangers save costs

// - Linear drives protected to IP64

// - Digital automation of coal gasification plant

// - Precision non-ball lead screws and custom nuts

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

// - Asset management: seamless solutions key to creating business advantage

// - Roller chain drives offer long life in harsh environments

// - Peristaltic pumps tackle the problem water pollution

// - Motor bearings benefit form lower friction

// - Managing high data rates from space

// - Refrigeration plant supplies rapid cooling

// - CorzanŽ - PVC-C for Critical Applications in the Chemical Industry

// - Subsea applications: bolt tensioning and flange pulling tools

// - Digital microstepping drive gives quieter, smoother motion

// - Shaft couplings now available in carbon fibre

// - Fluid dosage assembly is based on mass flow instruments

// - Calibration offshore improved with decade boxes

// - Polymer for compression vanes in pneumatic tools

// - Ethernet makes its way into the car

// - Meet the challenge of collaborative management in embedded design

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

// - Latest PCB technology boosts power electronics performance

// - Mass interconnect systems help protect company investment

// - New range of touch-sensitive buttons

// - Building automation: centralised control of single or multi-sites

// - Energy-efficient motors: new standard supports market

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

// - Adapt and innovate to survive impact of the financial crisis

// - LED lanterns mark coral reef

// - Solar cell metallisation drying systems

// - Noise pollution: acoustic system reduces oil platform racket

// - New range of manual lever hydraulic valves

// - IP54 frequency inverter benefits from WEG Optimal Flux technology

// - Electric actuators are an alternative to pneumatics

// - More UK gas storage needed to ensure integrity of supply

// - ROV utilisation for varied subsea grouting operations

// - The IEC 61511 revision: functional safety comes of age

// - High tech solutions to recycling drilling process by-products

// - Oil characterisation is key to preventing hydrate formation

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

// - Energy harvesting platform with wireless microcontroller

// - Total organic carbon analyser

// - Wind turbine bearings benefit from Durotect B coating

// - RFID system suits scalable applications

// - Smart Wireless field starter kit gains additional input devices

// - Digital microstepping drive provides servo-like performance

// - Combined linear and rotary actuator resists contamination by dust

// - Landfill gas set to generate green income

// - Mud density measurement saves dredging costs

// - Maintenance free, passive sonar locator system

// - Simatic S7 F Systems engineering tool gains process safety functions

// - Screw-driven linear actuator can be used with stepper motors

// - Energy-saving conveyor chains from Tsubaki

// - Process control instruments with web interface

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

// - Insert evolution enhances threaded joints in lightweight assemblies

// - Seals solve nuclear problem

// - A good bolt securing solution will reduce overall costs

// - Magnets offer advantages as an alternative to mechanical gears

// - Automatic motor base improves reliability and uptime in critical applications

// - Spherical roller bearings offer a high load

// - Condition monitoring units provide sensing solution

// - Soft actuators tackle hard jobs in adverse work environments

// - International standard supports the market for energy-efficient motors

// - Synchronised drives help give a train a lift during maintenance

// - Motor efficiency software tool estimates payback

// - Proficy Maintenance Gateway 2.0 reduces downtime

// - Dispensing pumps are reliable and highly accurate

// - Embedded sensors generate their own energy

// - Digital silicon photomultiplier improves photon counting

// - How clean is your steam? How to ensure the correct process grade

// - Particle size analysis reduces cement manufacturing costs

// - Magnetically driven gear pumps give edge on costs

// - Simple device integration with PROFIBUS PA Profile 3.02

// - Main automation suppliers focus on integration and flexibility

// - Overcoming clogging problems during the pumping of sewage

// - Accurate gas analysis drives process efficiency

// - Stainless steel linear motor is protected to IP69K

// - Motors help minimising impact of sulphur dioxide on environment

// - Lab and online analytics for power generation plants

// - Largest circulating fluidised bed boiler begins production

// - Automating functions at a Peruvian hydropower plant

// - Submerged tidal turbine goes with the flow on green energy

// - Fusion energy: 3D software helps engineers develop next stage

// - Grinding elements take the wear and tear of coal pulverisation

// - Anti-wear and corrosion solutions boost boiler life

// - Using virtual reality to design and simulate power plant performance

// - Compact screw jack delivers high performance

// - Instrumentation needle valve with half-inch bore

// - Renewable energy experts from Parker form focused team

// - Database of concepts launched by ISO

// - Electro-deionisation modules remove common contaminants

// - Drive gets tough for wet outdoor process conditions

// - Strategic tie-ups the way ahead for automation providers

// - Get smart and cut energy costs with integrated motor controls

// - Modular high speed separator makes maintenance simple

// - Process analysis system ensures optimal operating safety

// - How to choose a ball valve to control fugitive emissions

// - Sealless pumping solution for viscous Newtonian or Non-Newtonian liquids  

// - New vacuum pumping units with electronic control

// - Mechatronics design process simplified

// - Electro-deionisation modules help remove contaminants

// - Statistical software helps boost gold mine output

// - Choosing a ball valve to control fugitive emissions

// - High-precision, high-throughput, linear positioning stages

// - Plain slewing bearings use self-lubricating polymer

// - Ac drives designed for permanent-magnet motors

// - Compact panel PCs feature Intel Atom N270 processor

// - New standard for testers and reviewers of user documentation

// - Steam management brings major savings in condensate recovery

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

// - Warehouse overload protection device

// - Improve OEE and performance of packaging lines

// - Oil supply set to grow to 2030 with no peak evident

// - Improving profitability and performance

// - Maintain radio communications in remote environments

// - WEG - An expanding global success story in power suuply, distribution, transmission, control and automation systems

// - Variable speed drives promote wind power in urban areas

// - High-grade stainless steel improves bearing life

// - Sonar surveys play key role in South Australia port development

// - Hydraulic hoses minimise maintenance

// - Vandal-resistant swinghandles incorporate LED display

// - New standard in competency for Ex protection

// - Dynamic simulators for improved plant performance

 
 

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