Limited interest current economic climate and with Egypt's own gas-export-related political problems

Parker-Origa's Clean Design system enables its linear drives to be used in dirty environments and those where frequent washdowns are necessary

Adlink's new AD-Logger software can be used with data acquisition or digitiser cards to log data from a variety of sensors

SMC is introducing TUZ series tubing that is manufactured from a special grade of polyurethane to resist damage from abrasion in energy chain applications

New from Hitachi is the TX17D01VM2CAA high-performance 6.5inch VGA TFT display with a long-life, energy-efficient white LED backlight

Hirschmann's new BAT54-F Single and BAT54-F Client wireless LAN access points are designed for use in harsh industrial environments

ITT Cannon is introducing 2mm Modular CBC 20 connectors in four- and five-row versions with insulation displacement contacts

SMAC's new CAL36 high-performance and cost-effective electric cylinder provides users with independent control of position, speed and force

Misumi is introducing non-contact, low-wear, TM magnetic clutches for applications where particle generation must be minimised

Emerson PlantWeb architecture and engineering services selected for project that doubles output of methanol to meet the strong market requirement

Kerk lead screws can be designed to self-lock and prevent back driving, unlike traditional ball screws

Survey uncovers a staggering number of obsessed workers are taking their laptops to bed, much to their partners annoyance

Superabrasive machining technology is drastically reducing the cycle times for producing parts manufactured from sintered metals

For process plants to run at maximum efficiency, there has to be seamless information transfer during the design, construction and operation phases. Tobias Scheele highlights one important optimisation solution

Roller chains have evolved a long way since Leonardo da Vinci sketched his ideas in the 16th century and Hans Renold invented bush roller chain in 1880. Jon Severn takes a look at some of the latest developments in power transmission and conveyor chains, as well as chain attachments and chain-monitoring sensors.

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

A start-up company aims to dramatically change the economics of millimetre wave technology, with some startling results. Nick Flaherty talks to MMIC Solutions chief executive officer Rodger Sykes

Groups around the world are squaring up to provide gigabit data over wireless links in the home. Nick Flaherty reports

The latest report from PROFIBUS and PROFINET International shows an unprecedented increase in the number of installed nodes - as confidence continues to grow in the compatibility of process automation systems

Paul Stevens reviews some of the numerous technologies that are helping automotive manufactures to deliver vehicles that consume less fuel and produce fewer harmful emissions, but without sacrificing performance or comfort