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From gears and gearboxes to belts and pulleys, this section covers all types of power transmission and fluid power technologies such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

These have been taken as the most popular Power System features from the magazine as well as exclusive contributed articles available only on this site.

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Overrunning alternator pulley improves internal combustion engine	17/01/2012
An overrunning alternator pulley (OAP) can play an important part in the smooth running of the modern internal combustion (IC) engine. But it often gets overlooked by design engineers despite the positive effects it can have on energy efficiency.

Software drives hardware improvements	09/12/2011
Using software to precisely control commercial gearboxes is yielding significant efficiency improvements. Justin Cunningham reports.

Control valve offers hygienic solution	13/10/2011
The challenges of food and beverage industries are being met by an innovative new control valve.

Magnet gear trains push the frontiers	10/02/2011
Tom Shelley reports on the latest developments in magnetic transmissions both inside and outside electric motors.

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British automatic breaks through to low cost	06/12/2010
Tom Shelley reports on state of the art in automatic transmissions for both conventional, hybrid and electric vehicles.

Sponsored story: Evolutionary chain	06/12/2010
In the thirty years since Eureka launched it has covered all of Renold's major innovations. We look at some of them here.

Sponsored story: Building a winning strategy	06/12/2010
Nick Wright, Vice President Business Development & Marketing Europe, Middle East and Africa, looks at how Parker's Winovation strategy underpins success and provides the foundation for long-term growth.

Pneumatics move ahead in efficiency	13/10/2010
Tom Shelley reports on energy saving and using new pneumatic devices to pump mud and burrow through the ground

Hydraulic power unfolds for the big view	13/10/2010
Tom Shelley reports on some totally UK based design and manufacturing of hydraulic systems

Innovation thrives in the face of cuts	10/08/2010
The UK defence industry is one of the most successful in the world, but faces threats in the shape of government spending cuts. However, as Eureka discovers, there is no shortage of novel designs.

Electric vehicles shift gear	10/08/2010
Changes to the transmission systems of electric vehicles could have a significant impact on the commercial viability of electric vehicles, as Eureka discovers

Oscillation saves lives	13/07/2010
How pneumatic logic is being applied to helping wounded people breathe without electric power.

Shows spotlight clean, efficient power	13/07/2010
Tom Shelley reports on developments in fluid power

Turbine technology gears up	09/06/2010
As the UK ramps up its wind energy resources, Eureka looks at the technological challenges facing the sector and the innovations that are overcoming them.

Hybrids keep the pressure up	13/05/2010
Tom Shelley reports on the latest approaches to applying hybrid technologies to construction equipment and refuse vehicles.

Valve designs lower air costs	08/04/2010
Designing in lower compressed air use to pneumatics applications could mean considerable financial savings. Paul Fanning looks at some of the options.

Compact actuators bring safe landings	08/04/2010
Tom Shelley reports on a dramatic application of an actuator that is new to the UK

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Faster solenoid valve gives food for thought	08/03/2010
A longer-life, quick-response solenoid valve designed for sorting applications could have implications for the technology as a whole. Paul Fanning reports.

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Industry wakes up to carbon fibre driveshafts	10/02/2010
Paul Fanning looks at the application of carbon fibre driveshafts to large-span industrial applications.

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Challenging conventional views	05/01/2010
New methods of transmitting power and storing energy mean standard methods are sometimes no longer best. Eureka looks at some of the changes in various industries.

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Big valve offers big opportunities in heat storage	05/01/2010
Tom Shelley looks at a novel valve that promises to make a heat engine energy storage system highly efficient

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Special Report: Oiling the wheels of industry	07/12/2009
Justin Cunningham finds out the benefits from moving to 3D design in the oil and gas industry.

Toothed belts push the limits	07/12/2009
Tom Shelley reports on state of the art for industrial and automotive toothed belts.

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Belts and chains facilitate energy savings	07/12/2009
Justin Cunningham looks at some of the recent innovations in power transmission technology.

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Amorphous steel transforms electrical efficiency	05/10/2009
Super efficient transformers with cores made of amorphous steel have been introduced to the UK by Wilson Power Solutions in Leeds

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