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By wire controls compact costs 11/10/2004
Hydraulic power achieves much higher power densities than electric, but adds cost and potential sources of trouble wherever there are exposed high pressure hoses.
Flow meter offers more positive displacement 11/10/2004
Dean Palmer reports on a new, positive displacement flow meter for paint where aggressive fillers do little harm and very low flow rates can be measured
Re-design results in high torque-low weight gearbox 11/10/2004
After re-designing its range of planetary gearboxes, Brevini can now offer its customers a gearbox with fewer components, better torque ratings and improved reliability. Dean Palmer reports
Reverse spiral silences pneumatic shocks 11/10/2004
Gases issuing from orifices cause noise.
Safe piezo valves control gas with precision 11/10/2004
Tom Shelley reports on a breakthrough in the precision control of inflammable and other gases
Sensor pair array measures levels with reliability 11/10/2004
Tom Shelley reports on a method of measuring liquid levels that offers attractions over all existing technologies
Simple solution to a complex problem 11/10/2004
A company has been able to address recent legislation through the use of an incredibly simple, off-the-shelf solution for lorry crane operators, who can now operate the crane from the safety of their own cab.
Solenoid provides a low cost alternative to pneumatics 11/10/2004
Dean Palmer reports on a new, miniature range of solenoids that could offer machine designers an accurate, repeatable and cost effective alternative to pneumatics
System cuts cuts design time by 40% 11/10/2004
A vehicle fuel tank manufacturer has cut product development times by 40% after implementing blow moulding simulation software. Dean Palmer reports
Working together democratically 11/10/2004
Tom Shelley reports on a new tool that encourages brainstorming and improves project management, whether participants sit together or thousands of miles apart
Fast measurement without penetration 10/10/2004
A non-contact measurement system has been developed that solves the problem of how to measure the height of transparent glass assembly items. Dean Palmer reports
Ford upgrades to make press lines safer 10/10/2004
To comply with the latest safety regulations, Ford's plant in Saarlouis, Germany has upgraded the safety systems on a transfer press by moving to a safety fieldbus network. Dean Palmer reports
Pumps transfer fluids in cell culture machine 10/10/2004
A company that specialises in automated life science applications is using peristaltic pumps on a fully automated flexible batch cell culture machine.
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