20/08/2010 Software Cradle expands CFD offering Altair has announced an addition to its HyperWorks Partner Alliance (HWPA) of STREAM, the thermal fluid analysis system by Software Cradle.
12/08/2010 Phase adjusting gearboxes regain popularity Vogel phase shifting gearboxes provide mechanical adjustment to the phase angle of two rotating shafts. Adjustment can be made intermittently or continuously leading to widespread use for print ...
12/08/2010 Straight shank design for inserts The family of Atlas Plus+Tite blind threaded steel inserts has expanded with a newly introduced version featuring a straight shank design.
11/08/2010 Maskant gives protection in harsh environments SpeedMask 730-BT from Intertronics is a DYMAX masking resin, formulated to provide excellent surface protection during chemical milling/etching, plating, anodising, and aggressive grit-blasting ...
10/08/2010 Insulative adhesive wards off shocks Polymer System EP31 has been developed by Master Bond. This two-part system features extraordinary adhesion with a lap shear strength exceeding 4,600 psi, a peel strength surpassing 40 pli, a tensile ...
13/07/2010 Schneider launches new drives and controls Schneider Electric's new Lexium 32 range of three servo drives and two servo motor types is a simplified drive range that comes in a compact book style, offering maximum efficiency in a reduced space.
08/07/2010 Brushless dc gearmotor with WX gearhead Bodine Electric Company has introduced its new WX gearhead in conjunction with its upgraded 34B-frame brushless dc motor. According to Bodine, the WX is a new high-torque gearhead built to provide ...
07/07/2010 Compact motion control Global energy management specialist Schneider Electric says it has improved and simplified its motion control range with the launch of its Lexium 32 range of three servo drives and two servo motor ...
07/07/2010 Reverse engineering software According to INUS Technology, Rapidform XOR is the only software that combines 3d scan data processing and parametric solid modeling to give users the ability to create intelligent CAD models from ...
06/07/2010 Decentralised method of opening and closing process valves Traditionally, the majority of pneumatically piloted valves on production and process lines centralise pneumatic control around valve islands in a control cabinet or enclosure.
05/07/2010 Software suite extends the benefits of digital prototyping to the factory floor Autodesk has launched the Autodesk Factory Design Suite - a new 2d and 3d solution that simplifies layout of manufacturing facilities and production machine lines.
02/07/2010 Thin and Ultra-thin Films and Foils Goodfellow offers hundreds of polymer films and more than a thousand metal foils in small quantities for research applications and prototype development across dozens of industries.
02/07/2010 High performance compounds lower CO2 emissions from motor vehicles Today it is difficult to imagine modern automobiles without plastics. They are used in interiors, for bumpers and body parts and even in heavy duty components found under the bonnet. Thanks to their ...
01/07/2010 Pass through seals For Trocars Material selection and coatings are two important factors to consider in dealing with friction when designing pass-through seals for endoscopic trocars. According to Minnesota Rubber and Plastics, ...
30/06/2010 New cleaning version of melamine resin foam BASF has developed a new cleaning version of its melamine resin foam Basotect. The new grade is called Basotect W. and, according to BASG, it cleans even more efficiently and is whiter than the ...
29/06/2010 Carbon fibre filled resin Weight reduction for both fuel and systems cost savings remains a long-haul strategy for the airline industry, and has opened up another major development opportunity for SABIC Innovative Plastics ...
28/06/2010 Fasteners for thin metal or pc board assemblies The expanded range of patented PEM R'ANGLE fasteners is said to provide efficient and reliable methods to create permanent right-angle attachment points in thin metal assemblies or printed circuit ...
25/06/2010 Uniflex Advanced series expanded The Uniflex Advanced series – the plastic cable carrier from KabelSchlepp – has been expanded to include a new version which the company describes as 'especially robust'.
15/06/2010 Early warning of gear damage A combined oil and vibration monitoring system is now available in the UK. The system enables the early detection of damage to heavy duty, oil-lubricated industrial gears, providing plant operators ...
14/06/2010 Aerotech's nano Motion Technology range expands Following closely behind the recent launch of single-axis and dual X-Y axis ANT series linear nanopositioning stages as a part of Aerotech's nano Motion Technology (nMT) range, two new rotary and two ...
11/06/2010 Displacement sensors deliver precision measurement Sensor and sensing systems manufacturer, Sick UK, has launched a new series of displacement sensors which it says deliver precise high speed laser measurement of position, height and thickness.
10/06/2010 Innovative plastics create sustainable insulation Through co-development efforts with SABIC Innovative Plastics, Japan's Nissei Eco Company Ltd. has created a unique solution to significantly reduce the environmental impact of wire harness ...
09/06/2010 High-efficiency motors exceed standards WEG's new NEMA W22 range of high and premium efficiency three-phase electric motors offer the highest levels of energy efficient performance, reducing losses by between 10% and 40% when compared with ...
08/06/2010 Angle sensors enhance submersible When optimising the design of its new ASV 6000 coastal class semi-submersible vehicle, ASV selected Novotechnik GL series hollow shaft potentiometric angle sensors from Variohm EuroSensor to provide ...
08/06/2010 One-board control solution available Delta Tau has developed the new Turbo PMAC Clipper four-axis controller which has a one board control solution with I/O and Ethernet, plus Turbo PC/104 with Acc-2P and now comes with a 30% cost ...
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