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Cost while you design 08/03/2006
Tom Shelley reports on software that addresses the number one headache for design and manufacturing managers, that of costing manufacturing whle design is in progress
Plastic mounts make for a sunny future 08/03/2006
Tom Shelley reports on a simple innovation that greatly reduces the capital cost of solar power installations
Pneumatic valves are compact and flexible 08/03/2006
A pneumatic valve has been launched that is compact, lightweight and cost effective, partly due to a novel single-piece pilot cartridge. Dean Palmer reports
3D CAD integrates with manufacturing 07/03/2006
Tom Shelley reports on a few of the capabilities of PTC's latest version of Pro/Engineer, Wildfire 3
An even more solid future for modelling 07/03/2006
Tom Shelley reports from Las Vegas on the shape of 3D CAD software to come
Crank and cylinder makes pump more compact 07/03/2006
Tom Shelley reports on a piece of lateral thinking that greatly reduces the size of a usable bicycle pump
Fast cooling yields extra high strength 07/03/2006
Tom Shelley reports on an advanced light alloy technology commercially available after many years of R&D
Modular design slashes cabinet installation times 07/03/2006
Dean Palmer talks to the founder of a German manufacturing company about its unique, modular approach to designing cabinet hardware
Production-grade moulded parts in five days 07/03/2006
A British product design consultancy has developed a mould tool that can produce production-grade aluminium components within five days, writes Dean Palmer
Unique square core ups service life 07/03/2006
A process valve has been developed which has a unique square core, resulting in much improved service life in fast, frequent operating environments. Dean Palmer reports
 
Novel u-turn actuator has a halfway option 06/03/2006
Dean Palmer reports on a compact, robust pneumatic swivel unit that boasts a continuously adjustable angle of rotation and an option to stop the device at its mid position
Drive technology improves precision and reliability 06/03/2006
By replacing traditional gearbox and motor assemblies with innovative gear technology in its machine tools, Coalville-based manufacturer Winbro has reduced the size and weight of tool heads, minimised backlash and improved the positional accuracy and repeatability of the machines.
Extrusions get the nod for loft conversions and showers 06/03/2006
With its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, pleasing aesthetics and flexibility of design, extruded aluminium is becoming the preferred material for many design engineers. Dean Palmer looks at two novel applications
Glued composite studs best for aluminium foam 06/03/2006
Tom Shelley reports on a fastener suited for light-weight structures
Motor is ideal for high torque-low speed applications 06/03/2006
"EC-powermax 30 [DC motor] is ideal for applications requiring high torque at low speeds - in robotics or in actuators, for example," commented Keith Ellenden, CEO of Maxon Motor UK.
Novel polymer cable carrier is low cost and quiet 06/03/2006
Dean Palmer travelled to Germany to take a look at some of the latest advancements in reinforced plastic cable carrier technology
Slim line fan ideal for tight spaces 06/03/2006
A speed controllable fan has been launched which looks ideal for use in control cabinets and enclosures where space is at a premium.
Solid Modelling show expands its horizons 06/03/2006
Tom Shelley reports on the forthcoming Product Development show
Tool eases tightening problems in restricted spaces 06/03/2006
The accurate tightening of fasteners in restricted spaces can be a real problem for manufacturers. Often, inaccessible fasteners can only be reached using improvised tools which lack any kind of calibration or verifiable accuracy.
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