MachineBuilding.net Technical Articles Index
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Machinery safety brings time savings and productivity benefitsIan Murgatroyd of Pilz Automation Technology explains how today's machinery safety technologies are bringing benefits to machine builders and end users.
Understanding corporate manslaughter and negligenceJohn Glover, a sales engineer with Pilz Automation Technology, discusses the implications of the new Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 and, within that context, examines the subject of negligence.
Climate change: take action now or wait for disasterMitsubishi Electric's Energy Spokesman Jeff Whiting welcomes the CBI to the fight against global warming, but says they need to prove their commitment with long-term deeds.
Explaining how split roller bearings cut MRO costsThis article from Schaeffler outlines how split roller bearings help heavy industries minimise downtime, simplify mounting and reduce assembly and maintenance costs.
Couplings help cut energy consumption - and carbon footprintThis article from Abssac argues that something as apparently simple as a flexible shaft coupling can help manufacturers reduce energy consumption and, therefore, work towards the ideal of a carbon-neutral factory.
Arguments in favour of investing in industrial robotsStirling Paatz, MD of Barr & Paatz, believes that today people should not be asking themselves 'why robots?' but 'why not robots?'.
What is meant by an employer's 'duty of care'?This article from Pilz Automation Technology explains to machine builders, machine users and others, what is meant by the term 'duty of care' in relation to health and safety.
Selecting the right shaft coupling for a given applicationThis article from Huco Dynatork outlines the different types of shaft coupling that are available to suit various applications.
Induction heating and temperature measurementThis article from IMPAC Infrared explains the importance of temperature measurement in induction heating applications.
How to design heavy-duty handling systemsThis article from HepcoMotion describes how wheel-type linear guides can provide the load-carrying capacity, longevity and low cost of ownership required for heavy-duty handling and pick-and-place applications.
Why and where to use redundant SCADA systemsSteve Flannagan of Citect advises how to protect production against failures in SCADA systems by using redundancy.
Environmental considerations in relation to bearingsThis article from NSK discusses various elements of bearing design, including materials, geometrical design, lubricants and seals, all of which impact on the environmental performance of bearings.
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