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Chemically resistant electromagnetic flow-sensors

Polymer improves accuracy flow-sensors for measuring chemical liquids in demanding industrial environments
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Cam-operated assembly system is a standard part

Weiss is introducing the Pick-O-Mat cam-operated assembly system that can form the basis of a complete automated assembly cell
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Technical Report advises on nanotechnology safety

A new Technical Report, ISO/TR 12885:2008, describes health and safety practices in occupational settings relevant to nanotechnologies MORE »

Large-sized LCD panel shipments decline

Some television panel prices have been declining since the first quarter of 2008; monitor panel prices have also been dropping MORE »

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// - Configuration and visualisation solution

// - Drive saves £14,000 in a year

// - Energy efficient balancer shaft leads to engine fuel savings

// - Precision parts for supersonic supercar

// - Co-ordinate control of multiple offshore platforms

// - Energy improvement: look at the big picture for real savings

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

// - Flexible meter technology for a fast changing energy market

// - Small drives can mean big energy savings on production lines

// - Pump sensors and controller deployed to power car plant HVAC

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

// - Novel pumping technology operates by using solar energy or waste heat

// - Future of wireless could depend on software defined radios

// - Improved analysis of composite structures

// - High-performance sealing withstands heat stresses of plasma display panels

// - Modular electronics housing system for individual electronics assemblies

// - Aluminium connector targets motorsport and military systems

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

// - Finding new ways to squeeze more energy from mature fields

// - Measuring ocean currents for efficient seismic surveys

// - Time lapse seismic proves worth as a tool to boost field output

// - The quest for better ways of imaging oil and gas reservoirs

// - Extracting more from seismic data to get better subsurface models

// - Borehole seismic acquisition gives 'high definition' results

// - Eyes on the Arctic as race to find undiscovered energy intensifies

// - New lasers offer more power-per-dollar

// - DTV semiconductor market suffers decline in 2008

// - Piezo linear actuator/manipulator replaces motorised actuators

// - Test tweezers ease electronics diagnosis

// - Miniature load cell features USB output

// - Future success: co-operation and collaboration is imperative

// - New heavy-lift offshore crane

// - North American large-diameter pipe orders under pressure

// - Microbe has potential use in recovery from oil sands

// - System enables monitoring and control at multiple platforms

// - Bitumen companies go wireless to monitor production facilities

// - Coriolis metering solution to measurement of bunker fuel

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

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

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

// - Industry urged to act as refrigerant phase-out looms

// - Maximising oil field pumping operation

// - New process could cut the cost of LEDs

// - Software tool validates 3D CAD models

// - New 3D laser scanners for reverse engineering

// - Remotely monitor plant-floor operations

// - Reduce current transducer size by 30 per cent

// - Safety light curtains are easier to integrate

// - Stand-alone Serial SRAM devices

// - Even Samsung gets stung by DRAM downturn

// - Modelling software speeds design of organic shapes

// - Proportional valves gain new 4-20mA control option

// - pH monitoring system with online calibration capability

// - Redesigned dryer range boosts efficiency

// - Torque sensor helps to reduce engine friction

// - Market for photoelectric sensors to recover in 2011

// - Carbon nanotubes offer potential as flame retardants

// - Top Tec PCB Ltd - Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

// - Streamer steering now crucial as market conditions tighten

// - Air bearing stage increases throughput

// - Contact cleaning system for electronics industry

// - Flowmeter for biomass fermentation and biogas processes

// - Laser fork sensors offer accuracy and reliability

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

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

// - Mobilising machine parts to meet modern manufacturing challenges

// - Laser micrometer offers twice the measuring range

// - Illumination is growing design focus for many new switch applications

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

// - Micro-manufacturing now offers advantages for specialist processes

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

// - Two approaches to achieving short takeoff and vertical landing

// - 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

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

// - The advantages of using an in-house SRP machine

// - Multi-material printing

// - New generation of rapid manufacturing equipment

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

// - Half-brick DC-DC converters offer wide input voltage range

// - Digital blending provides product consistency

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

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

// - Modular transfer system handles heavy loads

// - Knowles - SiSonic Microphones

// - Digital automation for coal gasification plant

// - Process analysers - pushing for the standardisation of devices

// - Continuous monitoring of liquids for efficient control

// - Trend for fast track project implementation grows

// - Sintered filter media helps save operating costs

// - Improving pH control and compliance in water effluents

// - Asset performance management: improving process productivity

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

// - Doubts raised over safety of two widely used plastics chemicals

// - Safety accolade for high strength fibre which is stronger than steel

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

// - Measuring process humidity for optimal product quality

// - Efficient decomposition of pharmaceuticals through ozonisation

// - CFB offers potential solution to carbon emissions problem

// - Co-ordinated control ensures quality assured energy supply

// - Lubricating the wheels of innovation to reduce friction

// - Filter class recommendations for healthier air quality

// - Quick steam generator boots automatically from cold state

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

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

// - LPKF Laser & Electronics AG - Solutions for Prototype Printed Circuit Board Production

// - Precision worm-drive rotary stages last 10 times longer

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

// - Fully automatic pure steam condensate sampling system

// - Ageing plant and the implications for asset integrity

// - Smart wireless solutions solve compliance and complexity issues

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

// - Regulatory enforcement drives continuous emission monitors

// - Better power transmission helps stabilises manufacturing process

// - Near-infrared technology monitors resin dosing

// - Kit provides PCIe-to-CompactPCI/PXI expansion

// - Rapid prototyping: powder for manufacture of parts

// - Egypt announces results of gas licensing in Mediterranean

// - Connectors offer scope for future expansion

// - Digital automation of coal gasification plant

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

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

// - Improve fuel efficiency and cut automotive emissions

// - New multi-axis motion and machine controller

// - Refrigeration plant supplies rapid cooling

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

// - Interface unit links to HMI/Scada system

// - Desktop printing machine costs less

// - Heaters have ATEX approval and IECEx certification

// - Polymer for compression vanes in pneumatic tools

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

// - Custom mixed signal ICs can be more economical than you may think

// - Replacing PCs and SBCs with a low power embedded platform

// - Latest PCB technology boosts power electronics performance

// - Top-down approach to the simplification of PSU selection

// - Connectors: for space, medicine and test and measurement applications

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

// - ST launches world's thinnest accelerometer

// - Battle heats up for USB3.0 chips in new markets

// - Tool changer eliminates the need for multiple robots

// - Report highlights expanding market for customised pneumatics

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

// - Chinese projects focus on the economics of heat recovery

// - Record-breaking wind-powered car gives a glimpse of the future

// - Energy curable technologies and printed electronics

// - Combat product piracy with explosive embossing

// - Nanotranslation linear position stages gain vertical axis

// - Safety system protects personnel and operations

// - OCR reader handles all characters and all languages

// - Miniature flat motor offers high torque and ISO 13485 compliance

// - Security for portable devices with low power authentication chip

// - Challenging times as doubts raised over CSEM technique

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

// - Understanding the importance of cable cleats in offshore industries

// - Sensor upgrades for deepwater survey AUVs

// - 3D seismic data: taking a smarter approach to interpretation

// - Managing data for compliance and a competitive advantage

// - Laser profile sensor is more compact

// - Fresh frontiers demand applied knowledge and new techniques

// - Better mapping and knowledge of minerals key to oil extraction

// - High-performance steel wire ropes for offshore cranes

// - Monitoring structures for safe and efficient operation

// - Better reservoir management techniques will boost output

// - Actuation design evolves for potentially explosive areas

// - Phase separation: meeting the technical challenges

// - Monitor surface deformation with Earth-orbiting satellites

// - Independent selection and test of corrosion inhibitors

// - Oil characterisation is key to preventing hydrate formation

// - Pigging and SPL development

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

// - Ovoid gearboxes combine spur and planetary gear stages

// - Mechatronic software design package in development

// - Technical software recovery predicted in Cambashi report

// - IP68 barcode positioning system is more economical

// - GPS receiver module meets automotive requirements

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

// - Making rapid prototyping pay dividends in full

// - The first shrink-fit riser flanges

// - Landfill gas set to generate green income

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

// - Wireless temperature sensors need no batteries

// - Assessment identifies ways to enhance designs

// - Resin developments speed up the automotive production process

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

// - Recycled plastics offer commercial and environmental benefits

// - Insert evolution enhances threaded joints in lightweight assemblies

// - Spherical roller bearings offer a high load

// - Drive for machine delivers on speed, simplicity and safety

// - Grinding machines for crankshafts

// - Variable speed ac drives to change compressor industry

// - Precision gear range

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

// - Digital models definitions: beware the hidden dangers

// - Energy-efficient machine tool technologies

// - Proficy Maintenance Gateway 2.0 reduces downtime

// - Rotabolts fastened to the correct tension

// - Bio-Guardian elastomer is effective against bacterial growth

// - Embedded sensors generate their own energy

// - GPS location processor ensures continuous location awareness

// - Digital silicon photomultiplier improves photon counting

// - Microchannel technology applied to intensification of distillation

// - Investing in glass reinforced plastics for tanks and vessels

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

// - Particle size analysis reduces cement manufacturing costs

// - Simple device integration with PROFIBUS PA Profile 3.02

// - Top five dominate process level measurement device supplies

// - Main automation suppliers focus on integration and flexibility

// - Accurate gas analysis drives process efficiency

// - Tedsdongle reduces time required for configuring Teds sensor systems

// - Modular linear profile rail guides can be configured to order

// - Advanced automation needed to achieve smart grid success

// - Modularisation - a key driver to power plant efficiency

// - 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

// - Organic Rankine cycle technology boosts onsite power projects

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

// - CAM software enhances productivity and efficiency

// - Compact screw jack delivers high performance

// - Centum VP integrated production control system now at R4.02

// - Wonderware Intelligence software for historical and real-time data

// - Higher loads and better wear key to success of enhanced sealing

// - Pump technology advances on automated processing lines

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

// - Measuring process humidity for optimal product quality

// - Ultrasonication boosts heterogeneous reactions

// - Stainless steel is imperishable

// - Machine safety market in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand

// - Wheel bearing uses novel spur gear tooth connection

// - Particle size analysis reduces cement manufacturing costs

// - Microchannel technology intensifies distillation process

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

// - Top five dominate process level measurement devices

// - AchemAsia 2010: process engineering community meets

// - Fuel efficiency drives next phase of automotive engines

// - Hose lines cut pollution to meet emissions standards

// - Most junction box is compatible with reflow soldering

// - Foxbox junction box simplifies assembly of PV panels

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

// - Plain slewing bearings use self-lubricating polymer

// - 2D vision sensor offers high performance and value for money

// - Bag gripper for robotic palletising

// - Centralised management of production devices

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

// - Holistic energy saving strategy unites production and the environment

// - Steam management brings major savings in condensate recovery

// - Specialist lighting solutions reap economic rewards for industry

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

// - The global heat is on: preparing for a carbon-constrained world

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

// - Photovoltaic process specification helps cut solar cell production costs

// - Digital indicating controllers for single-loop applications

// - Red-Lion project delivers reduced-cost Li-Ion vehicle battery

// - Improve OEE and performance of packaging lines

// - Eastern European market for automation and control solutions

// - Accurately predict behaviour of filled polymers

// - Sub-bottom survey of geological boundaries in the Arctic Circle

// - Reservoir characterisation: microseismics now a key tool

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

// - Wave equation migration imaging gives clearer sub-salt definition

// - Think small and make the most of associated gas developments

// - Corrosion and fatigue: new ways of warding off old enemies

// - State of the arc: magnetism in pipes can stop welding progress

// - 3D digital versatility enhances design of subsea control systems

// - Simplify hydrocarbon allocation and production reporting

// - Maintain radio communications in remote environments

// - Modular actuation solutions for major refineries

// - Centralising in the under-ream for a good cement job

// - Self-contained water-atomising fire suppression for offshore installations

// - Coal bed methane production: success depends on location

// - AUMA - modular actuators from engineering experts

// - Low-cost torque sensor uses strain gauges

// - 40A, three-phase power supply is 'smallest on the market'

// - Additions to Globalprox value-priced inductive sensors

// - Offshore deck weighs in at 11,000-tons

// - Spring-loaded docking pins for insert moulding

// - Dynamic simulators for improved plant performance

 
 

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