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‘Torqueing’ sense to the outside world 15/03/2004
A rotary torque transducer has been developed that employs the latest software and hardware to give users a variety of communication options and is very compact. Dean Palmer reports
Co-polymerising extends life of plastics 15/03/2004
New resins extend the service limits of engineering plastics without incurring excessive cost. Tom Shelley reports
Delivering fast for the Red Planet 15/03/2004
Tom Shelley meets the man responsible for a crucial part of the Mars Rovers and learns how innovative software helped get the job done in time, and his beliefs on why the human race has to keep undertaking such projects
Encoder offers high speed and efficiency 15/03/2004
Dean Palmer reports on two novel rotary encoders that meet the increasing demand from users for reliable, low cost, high speed rotary feedback
Fine fume particles held in electrostatic labyrinth 15/03/2004
The trouble with using traditional paper and fabric filters to catch fine dust is that they tend to clog up when particles bridge the gaps between the fibres
Fuzzy patterns allow better process control 15/03/2004
Processes that take a long time to complete can be controlled more efficiently by applying fuzzy logic in a new way. Tom Shelley reports
Hand held laser eases alignment 15/03/2004
Mis-aligned belt drives wear faster, consume more energy, cause noise and vibration and reduce bearing life
Sniffing out trouble intelligently 15/03/2004
Panics about the spread of noxious diseases, not to mention other threats, could soon be things of the past. Tom Shelley reports
Thin bronze strips make light barriers 15/03/2004
Tom Shelley reports on how a born again idea will greatly help users of solar screening, lighting and ventilation grilles
Tumbling magnet generates extra power 15/03/2004
Battery powering safety lights on a bicycle is a nuisance
A patented system for valve emissions control 14/03/2004
Industrial control valves manufacturer Severn Glocon has developed an innovative solution for positive valve stem gland security
A solid range of future technologies 14/03/2004
Tom Shelley reports why engineers should make time to visit this year's Solid Modelling Show
Boxes retain cabling without fasteners 14/03/2004
To securely install an electrical junction box or enclosure, an engineer often has to go through a number of costly and timely operations
Fieldbuses combine for good chemical production 14/03/2004
Fine chemicals manufacturer Rockwood Electronic Materials has just completed a major upgrade to its Derbyshire site, based around a multi-fieldbus control system, to create a state-of-the-art mixing plant
Mars probe gets the max on its motors 14/03/2004
In its bid to explore for signs of water on Mars, NASA’s “Spirit” exploration rover successfully landed on the planet on 4th January this year and the second rover “Opportunity” landed safely on the 25th of January, both fitted with 39 separate DC motors from UK-based supplier Maxon Motors
Miniature drive solves vending problem 14/03/2004
Vending machine manufacturer Autonumis has solved a design problem on its new range of small pack vendors with help from product sourcing specialists Crailcrest.
Miniature linear guides key to machine downsizing 14/03/2004
For OEMs that need to downsize their products, bearings manufacturer NSK’s miniature precision linear guides are ideal.
New package gives 1.5 axis servo control in minutes 14/03/2004
For users of its Unidrive SP (Solutions Platform) drive, Control Techniques has introduced ‘Motion Made Easy’ – a powerful, easy to use full 1.5 axis motion control module that simply ‘clicks’ into any one of three universal option slots on the drive.
New two-piece bellows coupling 14/03/2004
Hertford-based couplings manufacturer Huco Engineering Components has developed a novel, plastic moulded coupling, originally conceived to connect long sections of shaft, that minimises the number of bearings needed to support these shafts, therefore reducing cost, weight and system complexity for OEMs and end users.
Special guides for special applications 14/03/2004
If design engineers are looking for a linear guide where the specification refers to words such as “ceramic, vacuum, clean, non-magnetic, lightweight, high temperature and insulation” it’s not easy to find a UK source for such a product.
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