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Vehicle dynamics that actively toe the line

Works on rear axle of front wheel drive cars to optimise the toe angle, depending on the speed of the vehicle

Motors save space and running costs

Motors that combine the technology and benefits of brushless permanent magnet motors and conventional ac induction motors

Rapid adoption of wireless sensors

A new study predicts substantial growth in the market for wireless sensors and systems in the process manufacturing sector

Hydraulic pumps achieve greater efficiency

Rexroth's 32 series A10VSO variable axial piston hydraulic pumps for applications in harsh environments

Intuitive CAD makes it easy to modify models

Spaceclaim Professional 2008 enables models from most CAD systems to be modified at will, regardless of the original design intent

Metal-to-metal seal success

High performance retrievable bridge plug provides metal barrier for in the well, capable of withstanding extreme temperatures (bottom)

Smart ROV to recover artefacts

Delicately removing artefacts from the seabed is one task of many for the brand new Saab Seaeye Panther XT

Proximity switches for safety applications

IFM Electronic is adding more models to its range of inductive proximity switches for use in safety-related control systems

Servo drive is slender yet powerful

Parker Hannifin's Compax3M servo drive is compact, powerful and supports a range of industry-standard communication protocols

Infrared linear wireless foot switch system

Transmitter is completely waterproof (IP68 standard), which allows the user to submerge the foot switch for cleaning

Decentralised I/O system

New modules for safety and standard decentralised I/O system enable direct communications with Profinet and Profinet safe

Servo drive handles up to 30 axes

Moog is introducing the MSD motion control servo drive for highly precise, highly dynamic control of up to 30 axes

The car that costs less than a motorbike

The launch in India of the Tata Nano car, priced at just 100000 rupees (around

Latches designed to offer protection against vandals

<p>Public buildings, outside facilities and facades frequently are victims of unmotivated destruction. For example, annual vandalism against the German Railroad equated to &pound;37.2/E50million and the trend is intensifying.&nbsp;</p><p>This increasing phenomenon stems from rising copper prices which are causing a spike in copper theft. Free-standing junction boxes or telecom network boxes are inviting targets for criminals.

Racing bike engine camshaft cover created in a few hours

Gabriele Tredozi and Franco Cevolini look at a MotoGP collaboration which has resulted in a new racing bike camshaft cover.

A lifecycle approach to security management and optimisation

The automation industry is moving away from proprietary technology to more open and interoperable control systems, a trend illustrated by the adoption of industrial Ethernet and commercially available wireless technologies. This development clearly increases the potential vulnerability of these systems to cyber attacks via the internet and from other external and internal network intrusions. 

Advances in mixing/blending improve efficiency

The latest releases of mixers and blenders are aimed at improving process efficiency and reducing costs

Electromagnetic converter allows safer process control

Günter Pinkowski looks at a new flow converter which can be used in simple applications in the water industry and more demanding work in the chemical industry.

Valves play key role in steel production pickling process

Thomas Schulz describes the various types of valves which are currently available and suitable to be used in the picking process during steel production.

Condenser has resistance to thermal and mechanical shock

Byron Boulby looks at a fully welded plate condenser made of Tantalum CL-Clad dedicated to the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industry.

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