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An encoder for all purposes 04/08/2005
Tom Shelley reports on a breakthrough to delight both users and stockists
Design complex parts with more freedom and creativity 04/08/2005
Designers are now changing the way they think, from traditional design for manufacture working methods to designing for the rapid manufacture of customised, complex parts. Dean Palmer reports
Extruded tube with twisted fins improves heat exchanger design 04/08/2005
A small UK-based engineering company has developed a novel method of manufacturing heat exchangers which improves the efficiency and cost of manufacturing. Dean Palmer reports
Flexible clips secure hazardous loads 04/08/2005
Tom Shelley reports on a simple innovation in plastic that should prevent more than a few injuries
Manufacturing costs halved using RM 04/08/2005
Dean Palmer takes a look at three manufacturing companies that have used rapid manufacturing techniques to reduce time to market and manufacturing costs
Model in hours rather than days or weeks 04/08/2005
One method of speeding up product development is to use mathematical modelling software to evaluate physical and operating parameters without having to build a prototype, writes Dean Palmer
Rapid payback from SLS machine 04/08/2005
A UK company is continuing to profit by generating complex production parts for customers direct from a selective laser sintering machine. Dean Palmer reports
Rapid prototyping aids humanitarian surgery 04/08/2005
Tom Shelley reports on the use of technology to alleviate some of the consequences of war
Rotary valve actuator speeds engine response 04/08/2005
Tom Shelley reports on a rotary bi-stable actuator that is effectively a new kind of motor, specially developed for opening and closing valves in smarter car engines
Sealed linear encoders offer higher positioning accuracy 04/08/2005
Dean Palmer takes a look at how linear encoders with improved signal quality can help manufacturers improve positioning accuracy in machine tool, handling and automation tasks
 
Choosing the correct shaft coupling 03/08/2005
Selecting and sizing the correct shaft coupling for an application can be a real headache for many design engineers. But choosing the optimum coupling can be achieved by following some basic guidelines
 
Everything you could possibly want to know about PE 03/08/2005
Tom Shelley reviews a 'must have' for the materials bookshelf
 
Flat spring valves offer life of one billion cycles 03/08/2005
Dean Palmer reports on a new flat spring solenoid valve that is ideal for medical and general industrial applications, offering an operating life of more than one billion cycles
 
The truth about matrix converters 03/08/2005
In a follow up to the article on Yaskawa’s new matrix converter drive in Eureka’s April issue, we asked other drives manufacturers for their views on the technology. Dean Palmer reports
Aluminium gearboxes drive lightweight US Army guns 03/08/2005
Dean Palmer reports on a range of lightweight spiral bevel gearboxes that have been specially designed to elevate the gun on the US Army's new lightweight Howitzer
Bearings guide giant optical telescope 03/08/2005
The largest optical telescope in the Southern Hemisphere is using air bearings and a rotary table bearing to help it remain in one position rather than having to compensate for the earth's rotation. Dean Palmer reports
Champagne solution beats the fizz 03/08/2005
Dean Palmer reports on a new chemical needle valve that eliminates the formation of bubbles in fluid circuits during the manufacturing process
Overcoming the obstacles to innovation 03/08/2005
Dean Palmer reports on a company that in the last European Framework Programme helped more SMEs to acquire grants for innovation than any other organisation in Europe
Rugged cases protect equipment from knocks and bumps 03/08/2005
Dean Palmer reports on a range of innovative cases that guarantee to protect high value electronics, measurement equipment and instrumentation from damage
Self-cleaning filter ups machining performance 03/08/2005
A new type of self cleaning disc filter has been developed that removes harmful metal chips from machine tool coolant more effectively than current alternatives. Dean Palmer reports
Vacuum forming replaces pre-preg lay-up 03/08/2005
Tom Shelley reports on how to greatly speed up the manufacture of complex, curved sheet composite parts for aerospace applications
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