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AC motor takes efficiency up a level 12/10/2006
By developing a more focused motor design, Baldor’s latest AC electric motor achieves extreme operating efficiencies. Dean Palmer reports
Bearing with built-in angle measurement 12/10/2006
A radial thrust bearing has been developed with an integrated angle measurement system for use on machine tool rotary tables and spindle heads
Digital pumps finally get wheels 12/10/2006
Tom Shelley reports on the progress to commercialisation of an idea first revealed 16 years ago
Disposable pump accurate to 1% 12/10/2006
Tom Shelley reports on progress with a simple dosing pump with only two parts
Games simulator transfers to manufacturing 12/10/2006
Tom Shelley reports on a low-cost development that could bring powerful graphical modelling techniques into engineering
Green generation stimulates control systems market 12/10/2006
The European Union’s (EU) commitment to reduce carbon emissions across EU member states is likely to support increased investment in more environmentally-friendly power generation systems
Nanolayer cuts friction between moving parts 12/10/2006
Dean Palmer reports on a lapping process that bonds a polymer layer onto the surface of metals to reduce surface roughness
Power by convection 12/10/2006
Tom Shelley reports on efforts to derive power from solar heated air and the challenges that have to be overcome in order to commercialise them
Prototyping and deployment made easier by design 12/10/2006
Tom Shelley reports on software that speeds the development and prototyping of complex control strategies
Push-together connector handles the pressure 12/10/2006
Tom Shelley reports on a device that should save time and cost when assembling hydraulics, especially in marine and offshore applications
Robots are given a hand 12/10/2006
Schunk has brought out a four fingered robot gripper modelled on the human hand, and also a slightly more conventional three fingered robot gripper.
Sealing in extreme conditions 12/10/2006
Tom Shelley reports on developments to push the operating envelopes of seals for gas turbines and jet engines
Sensitive side of low cost sensors 12/10/2006
A NOx sensor tolerates a wide range of temperature, pressure and humidity levels, as well as offering high sensitivity and selectivity, writes Dean Palmer
Steaming ahead with variable speed 12/10/2006
Dean Palmer reports on a novel range of condensate recovery units that use variable speed technology to reduce running costs
Stored braking energy saves fuel 12/10/2006
Tom Shelley reports on a revived idea to reduce fuel costs in heavy vehicles and construction equipment
Tiny reflectors boost sensing a billion 12/10/2006
Tom Shelley reports on a discovery that transforms a lab research technique into something suitable for medical and industrial sensing
The shape of cars to come 10/10/2006
Tom Shelley reports on a low cost and very efficient car that promises minimal emissions
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