Article Archive

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Improving pre-processing for rapid prototyping

Materialise's Magics 15 pre-processing software for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, enhances productivity

PTC unveils Creo as CAD without technology lock-in

PTC's Creo is a breed of CAD that improves usability, interoperability and assembly management, without technology lock-in

Simulating continuous models with discrete events

Maplesim benefits from an improved simulation engine and support for Modelica software model libraries

Mini motor copes with extreme operating conditions

Maxon Motor has developed the EC22 Heavy Duty to be the most robust that it has ever produced, coping with high temperatures, pressures and shock/vibration

Alibre Design 2011 is faster and easier to use

Benefits from a complete code re-write, a native 64-bit version and numerous time-saving tools and customisation features

Stages are designed for production environments

Aerotech's new ALS2200 industrial-grade positioning stages benefit from ultra-smooth motion, high precision and excellent reliability

Cabinet cooler with heating for temperature control

Rittal's compact cooler units now also benefit from a heating capability so that they can control temperatures within small enclosures to within +/-1K

Brava 7 gains new features to assist engineers

Informative Graphics' Brava 7 benefits from a new user interface, additional features and specific functions to assist engineers and manufacturers

Improved access to detailed material data

Matereality says that the latest version of its software enables engineers to search, analyse and collaborate with material data in new ways

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Control system migration without disruption

An agri-chem business giant's four-year programme to replace its process control systems delivered operational efficiencies and production flexibility - without business disruption

Metering pumps for aggressive media

High-power process metering pump series complete the metering pump portfolio of ProMinent in the high-end segment

Automation key to process management and optimisation

The latest automation solutions aimed at the chemical industry focus on reducing total cost of ownership, safety system development and delivery, improved functionality, and asset optimisation

Better control through predictive behaviour

In order to optimise plant operations at its chemical production facility in Spain, Solvay looked for a partner to help increase production and achieve better control through predictive behaviour

Optimise planning of piping systems using CAE

Ulrich Feldhaus on how computer-aided engineering (CAE) programs allow reliability planning to be enhanced significantly

Innovative pH electrodes with iodine/iodide reference system

Dr Michael Lange provides an overview of pH electrode technology and discusses how the latest advances in iodine/iodide reference systems have changed the way pH measurements are performed

Intelligent motor centres help reduce downtime

Advances in intelligent motor control centres now allow for the detailed diagnostics needed to improve maintenance schedules and reduce downtime. Sean Ottewell reports

New materials offer speciality solutions

From aircraft interiors and cosmetic lotions to outdoor furniture and body armour, the demand for lighter, tougher materials solutions continues to drive demand. Sean Ottewell reports

Control of flow properties

The technique of shear testing has been utilised to optimise the flow behaviour of powdered snack flavours

Maximising heat exchanger uptime in aggressive environments

Operational capabilities of heat exchangers in chemical plants can be affected by a number of factors not least of which is the aggressive nature of the cooling medium. Knut Tersmeden reports

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