| Thursday, July 29, 2010 |
| New laser sensor withstands harsh food processing environments |
| Micro-Epsilon has launched a new version of its optoNCDT 1402 laser sensor. The new optoNCDT 1402SC sensor has a stainless steel housing and is protected to IP69K, making it ideal for measuring displacement, distance and position in harsh environments, including outdoor use, food processing and other harsh process manufacturing applications. |
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| Friday, July 23, 2010 |
| New powertrain simulation tool will improve wind turbine performance and reliability |
| A collaboration project between four companies has led to the development of new simulation software that is able to calculate the dynamic operating loads acting on wind turbine powertrains. |
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| Friday, July 23, 2010 |
| Schaeffler Group to expand operations in Asia |
| Due to increasing demand for its products and services in Asia, precision rolling bearings and automotive engine components manufacturer The Schaeffler Group has announced plans to invest more than 300 million euros over the next two years in expanding its manufacturing and R&D operations in Asia. |
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| Thursday, July 22, 2010 |
| Solutions Forum for the process industry hits all the right notes |
| This year’s MTL Solutions Forum by COOPER Crouse-Hinds was again a huge hit with delegates. With a comprehensive seminar programme centred around an exhibition, delegates were able to glean expert advice and guidance on process industry standards and directives relating to plant and equipment, as well as discovering the latest technologies and solutions for hazardous area applications. |
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| Wednesday, July 14, 2010 |
| Accuracy, resolution and repeatability: the common pitfalls |
| The accuracy, resolution and repeatability of a position transducer are critical selection factors, but often cause confusion amongst engineers. Mark Howard, General Manager at Zettlex Ltd, explains some of the terminology and common misconceptions surrounding this. |
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| Wednesday, July 14, 2010 |
| Custom eddy current and draw wire sensors for subsea oil & gas applications |
| At this year’s Instrumentation Scotland & Offshore Systems 2010 exhibition (8-9 September 2010) precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon (UK) Ltd (stand 703) will be showcasing a range of displacement sensors and non-contact temperature measurement products for subsea, oil & gas applications, including draw wire sensors, eddy current displacement sensors, thermal imagers and inline process temperature sensors. |
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| Wednesday, July 14, 2010 |
| Adoption of FAST and DoE optimises the cost and performance of super precision bearings |
| Engineers at The Barden Corporation have adopted a combination of Design of Experiments methods and FAST analysis techniques in order to optimise the performance and cost of a range of bearing designs for a manufacturer of high speed rotary machines. |
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| Monday, July 12, 2010 |
| Reducing vehicle CO2 emissions by replacing plain bearings with rolling bearings |
| For developers, reducing friction in internal combustion engines is now a high priority. By replacing plain bearings in the engine with rolling bearings, significant advantages can be gained, including reductions in CO2 emissions. |
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| Monday, July 12, 2010 |
| Embedded coil technology radically improves temperature stability and miniaturisation of displacement sensors |
| Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has developed a unique technology for use with eddy current and capacitive displacement sensors. These new technologies and manufacturing methods enable a wide variety of custom sensors to be produced, which are not only capable of operating in higher temperatures, but which also benefit from low thermal expansion (thermal drift) and extremely compact conditioning electronics, making it ideal for the aerospace sector. |
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| Thursday, July 08, 2010 |
| Prince learns of green drive in Wales |
| The Prince of Wales learned about the green drive underway in Wales when he met Welsh Automotive Forum (WAF) representatives. |
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| Tuesday, July 06, 2010 |
| New Installation Tester Speeds Up Testing of Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Fixed Wiring Installations |
| The new SureTest® installation tester from IDEAL INDUSTRIES NETWORKS DIVISION is easy to use, very compact and ergonomically designed. Through clever use of new, lighter components and materials, as well as fewer (four) batteries, the device weighs just 675g, around 50 per cent lighter than most competing testers on the market – a genuine advantage if an electrician is testing for long periods. |
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| Thursday, July 01, 2010 |
| Needle roller bearings: 60 years and still evolving |
| Whilst the basic design of a needle roller bearing hasn’t changed a great deal in the last 60 years, continuous developments have resulted in new cage designs that provide five times the service life and double the static load rating of their original counterparts. |
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| Thursday, July 01, 2010 |
| Electric tugs free up valuable labour, smooth production flows and minimise waiting times at Johnston Sweepers |
| Following the purchase of two pedestrian operated tugs, a manufacturer of road sweepers has not only reduced manufacturing waiting times across two of its UK factories, but has also seen improved production flows and labour efficiencies, as well as eliminating the risk of accidents and injuries to employees. |
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| Monday, June 28, 2010 |
| Motorsport events receive backing from Schaeffler |
| Precision bearings and automotive engine components manufacturer The Schaeffler Group is supporting three major motorsport events during the 2010 season. |
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| Saturday, June 26, 2010 |
| Electric tugs improve production efficiency and throughput for portable buildings manufacturer |
| By investing in two electric-operated pedestrian tugs, a UK-based manufacturer of modular, portable buildings has been able to improve its production flow and throughput, whilst also freeing up labour resources to focus on more value-added activities. |
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| Saturday, June 26, 2010 |
| Robot sensor system monitors height and width of adhesive on vehicle glass |
| A new, innovative high-speed inspection system has been developed for the automotive industry, which monitors the quality of polyurethane (PU) beads as they are applied to glass during vehicle assembly. |
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| Thursday, June 24, 2010 |
| Schaeffler in top five for innovation in automotive and industrial sectors |
| With 1,146 registered patents, The Schaeffler Group now ranks fifth in the German Patent and Trademark Office’s list of patent applicants, which is published annually (www.dpma.de). |
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| Wednesday, June 23, 2010 |
| Investment in Automation and Training enables Six Sigma quality
levels at PP Electrical Systems |
| A UK-based manufacturer of electrical and electronic assemblies has attained world class Six Sigma manufacturing quality levels of 99.97% following the installation of fully automated, custom designed wire processing machinery at its factory in the West Midlands. |
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| Tuesday, June 22, 2010 |
| Latest silicon pressure sensors show huge improvements |
| The historical problems associated with silicon oil-filled pressure sensors are well documented. However, recent advances in sensor design has led to improved versions that overcome many of these disadvantages, says Sam Drury, Sales & Marketing Director at Impress Sensors & Systems Ltd. |
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| Wednesday, June 16, 2010 |
| IDEAL IENet™ PRO is First Hand-Held Tester Specifically Designed to Troubleshoot Industrial Ethernet Cabling |
| Purpose-built tester integrates M12 and RJ45 ports and
shows results in Profinet® format.
IDEAL INDUSTRIES NETWORKS DIVISION, a global leader in data communications solutions, has introduced the IENet™ PRO Industrial Ethernet Cable Tester. |
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| Monday, June 14, 2010 |
| Compact, inline thermal imager gets even more features and a rental option |
| Micro-Epsilon has now enhanced its inline infrared thermal imaging camera with a host of new features, accessories and mounting options, including a protective enclosure that allows the device to operate in ambient temperatures up to 200 deg C – making the unit ideal for monitoring the temperature of steel, ceramics and glass. |
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| Monday, June 14, 2010 |
| What shape is this encoder? Your answer could win an iPod |
| Zettlex Ltd is about to launch a brand new range of precision angle encoders – the only problem is that the company can’t agree how best to describe the unique shape. Zettlex therefore invites design engineers to suggest a suitable, snappy description for the product. The successful engineer will receive an Apple iPod touch for their troubles. |
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| Monday, June 14, 2010 |
| Hybrid car showcases latest energy efficient technologies from The Schaeffler Group |
| Precision bearings and automotive engine components manufacturer The Schaeffler Group is continuing its drive towards developing greener automotive technologies by announcing its new hybrid demonstration vehicle, the Schaeffler Hybrid. |
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| Wednesday, June 09, 2010 |
| Schaeffler successfully replaces 26-tonne main reel bearings on pipelay vessel |
| Schaeffler (UK) Ltd has successfully completed the replacement of two, six-tonne main pipe reel bearings on one of Technip’s longest-serving pipelay vessels, the Apache. |
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| Wednesday, June 02, 2010 |
| Micro-Epsilon lends its voice to the ‘Make it in Manufacturing’ Campaign |
| Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon (UK) Ltd has announced its support for the Manufacturing Institute’s Make It in Manufacturing campaign, in order to help attract more young people into manufacturing-related careers in the North West of England. |
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