Simplifying DC motor control
Motor, drive and gearbox manufacturer WEG has extended its integrated WEGmotion Drives offering with a new AC/DC converter that is designed to improve connectivity, performance and safety.The TPD500...
View ArticleDesign considerations for incubator drive systems
Approximately 7.5% of babies in the UK are born prematurely, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS). Incubators provide a safe and secure environment for preterm babies as they recover...
View ArticleInnovations in drive technology for sustainable and economical production
Global automation firm Siemens will showcase two new innovations in the field of energy-efficient and sustainable drive technology at this year's Smart Production Solutions (SPS) trade show in...
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Motors and drives for microplates
Microplates are rectangular blocks of plastic that contain an array of test tubes. Standard in the laboratory, these plates vary in size from 96 wells to 1,536 wells.Customers such as pharmaceutical,...
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New bearing isolators for fully flooded applications
Garlock, a leading manufacturer of high-performance fluid sealing products, has launched its new range of Flood-Gard bearing isolators, which offer the industry-proven performance of Garlock bearing...
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The Trouble With Unplanned Downtime
In today’s competitive business environment, it’s essential that productivity, efficiency and customer service levels remain high if cost and profitability targets are to be achieved.Although there are...
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Using Roller Pinions In Robots
Engineers mesh Cartesian robot with roller pinion system for superior positional accuracy and repeatability.Manufacturers in many industries have relied on Mesh Automation’s machine engineering, design...
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Drives for pallet conveyor technology
Pallet conveyor technology primarily requires economical drive solutions with high overload capacity. Nord Drivesystems supplies optimally matched, individually configurable and flexible drive...
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High-resolution encoder
maxon motor presents a top-of-the-range high-resolution encoder. The ENX 16 RIO offers an impressive resolution of up to 65,536 counts per turn in a compact and rugged housing.Requirements on encoders...
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Compact precision ring drive system
Nexen Group recently introduced the Compact Ring Drive (CRD) system with precision-grade bearing and drive mechanism in a sealed housing. Freely programmable, the three-drive design configurations...
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Geared motors on the high seas
The Hedinn Protein Plant (HPP) fish meal production system is one of the most modern of its type and is used on a factory trawler in the German deep-sea fishing fleet. Drive solutions from Nord...
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What is a drone?
The term ‘drone’ relates to any unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPA). The most commonly understood definition of a drone refers to a UAV that is directed by a...
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Load sensing bearings with fibre optic sensors
SKF has released the world’s first commercial load sensing bearing based on its proprietary fibre optic sensing technology. It is designed to streamline the creation of rotating products such as pumps,...
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MESYS Software Version 07/2019 is available
Version 07/2019 of MESYS Shaft and Bearing analysis software is now available under Downloads and provides additional functionality.General ExtensionsThe parameter variation now allows an additional...
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Spherical roller bearings feature a built-in mounting system
ABB has launched Dodge Safety Mount spherical roller bearings with a built-in patented locking mechanism that reduces installation time by up to 75% compared to traditional products. Best suited for...
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Rotary versus coil designs for tattooists
We are living in a golden era for tattoo art. High-quality, experienced artists are abundant, allowing for stunning designs to be inked. As a result, consumers are expecting both high quality artwork...
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Decentralised drive technology for the digital factory of the future
The future of production is modular, flexible and autonomous. This requires new systems with decentralised intelligence, which can cope with the increasing complexity of the processes. NORD...
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Improving Miniature Boreholes With Microcut Technology
Adrian Venetz explains how engineering experts working on improving miniature boreholes use advanced motors to build their machinesSuperfinishing boreholes doesn’t immediately sound like the most...
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How does lubricant affect bearing torque
To help leverage the benefits of low-torque ball-bearings, Chris Johnson explains the importance of lubricationRolling element bearings, such as ball and roller bearings, support the load required to...
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Supercars gain from new type of electric motor
The performance of EVs and hybrids is being unlocked by new electric motors technology, says the MD of the firm that’s developed a new solution in this area.The automotive industry is undergoing the...
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