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Adhesives stick with cows and oxygen 06/06/2005
Tom Shelley reports on how adhesives can be formulated to meet the needs of some particularly challenging applications
Bearings adapt to the task 06/06/2005
Tom Shelley reports on novel bearings that adjust themselves to take account of different load conditions and run unusually fast and cool in machine tool spindles
Improving productivity and design workflow 06/06/2005
Dean Palmer reports on a new technology that helps designers in remote locations access and share CAD data much easier and faster than ever before
Keeping up with safety legislation 06/06/2005
Many manufacturers want to take action to improve the safety of their machinery but are unsure where to start. Training courses are often the best place to start, writes Dean Palmer
Modular access and control system is safe, smart and lightweight 06/06/2005
Dean Palmer reports on a new approach to controlling access to hazardous machinery that enables mechanical trapped key interlocks and electrical safety gate switch interlocks to be integrated in one unit
PLCs protect UK £250 million particle accelerator machine 06/06/2005
A super-microscope the size of several football pitches is using PLCs to control the critical interlocking systems needed to protect the machine. Dean Palmer reports
Servo drives simplify machine safety issues 06/06/2005
A company has developed a new drive with built-in safety functions that offer benefits to machine builders, systems integrators and end users alike. Dean Palmer reports
Splitting air opens up new opportunities 06/06/2005
Tom Shelley reports on the raft of new opportunities for products and processes that stem from the ability to separate nitrogen and oxygen from air on a small scale
Unique non-spill coupling prevents costly spillages 06/06/2005
Dean Palmer reports on a new non-spill coupling that uses a patented valve design and looks suitable for a wide variety of industrial applications
Worm gearbox offers near-zero backlash 06/06/2005
A range of right angle precision gearheads has been developed that offers less than 1 arcmin backlash during service through a unique design. Dean Palmer reports
 
A bit of a postcode lottery 05/06/2005
Securing the necessary funds for an engineering R&D project is becoming more difficult these days, depending on where your business is located. Dean Palmer reports
 
Bridging the machine safety awareness gap 05/06/2005
When it comes to machine safety legislation and standards many machine builders choose to self-certify their equipment, but this can prove costly, writes Dean Palmer
 
Protecting against the foggy dew 05/06/2005
Tom Shelley reports on a simple idea to deal with items, especially electronic devices, that have either got wet or are in danger of doing so
Fasteners help Tyco cut enclosure design time and cost 05/06/2005
Dean Palmer finds out how the innovative use of fasteners has helped a manufacturer of electronic control cabinets slash design times and cost
Handheld device offers measurements on the move 05/06/2005
Engineers and scientists can now turn standard PDAs into customised, portable measurement tools with a new data acquisition device, writes Dean Palmer
In-cylinder sensor offers flexibility and zero wear 05/06/2005
Dean Palmer reports on a new sensor that uses patented non-contacting technology giving users a reliable position measurement device
Patented seal shroud combats leaks in water pumps 05/06/2005
A unique design of seal shroud solves the problem of leaking seals and consequent bearing failure in automotive water pumps. Dean Palmer reports
Rotary position sensor is reliable, accurate and low cost 05/06/2005
By sourcing low cost rotary position sensors, a sequential gearbox indicator manufacturer has been able to pass on cost savings to end users, writes Dean Palmer
Servo drives provide versatility to machine builder 05/06/2005
A new machine design for the building of car radiator cores is using AC drives and motion control software to provide precise servo motion control, writes Dean Palmer
Unique cylinder grooves fit all switches and sensors 05/06/2005
Dean Palmer takes a look at a range of pneumatic cylinders that boasts a unique groove design that allows almost any type of switch or sensor to be fitted
Valves improve flow and positioning 05/06/2005
One of the market leaders has increased both the flow and the positioning capabilities of its ranges of pneumatic valves. Tom Shelley reports
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