MachineBuilding.net Technical Articles Index

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Change to EN 1088 tightens guard interlocking requirementsKevin Ives, a consultant with Pilz Automation Technology, explains the new addition to EN 1088 that makes important recommendations relating to the specification and installation of guard interlocks.
Beware of changing regulations for electrical equipmentTerry Spriggs, a product specialist at Hylec-APL, explains why designers operating in the industrial sector should take note of changes to European regulations covering domestic appliances.
How the EU can lead the way on climate changeJeff Whiting, Energy Spokesman for Mitsubishi Electric, believes that recent developments mean the EU will lead the way on climate change and reap major benefits.
An introduction to hazardous areas, ATEX and IECExThis article from Kopex International explains the different types of hazardous areas, the European ATEX Directive and the similar international IECEx scheme.
Corrosion protection for bearings - the many alternativesDr Steve Lacey, Engineering Manager at Schaeffler UK, explains the importance of selecting the correct coating or corrosion-resistant material for rolling bearings destined to operate in harsh environments.
How to build a stepper motion control systemThis article from National Instruments explains how a stepper motor control system can be built in just three easy steps.
Looking ahead to the new Machinery DirectiveTRL Compliance offers some pointers towards the forthcoming changes to the European Machinery Directive.
Forecasting the future of machine-to-machine communicationThis article from Lantronix looks at what is needed to bring about wider acceptance of machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, and how M2M will evolve in the not-too-distant future.
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