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CANopen for applications in machinery
Holger Zeltwanger, Managing Director of CAN in Automation (CiA), introduces CANopen and explains how it is applicable to machinery.
Holger Zeltwanger, Managing Director of CAN in Automation (CiA), introduces CANopen and explains how it is applicable to machinery.
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Why machine builders should use 3D printing
Having previously been sceptical about 3D printing applications in the field of machine building, Jon Severn met Peter Hansford of Z Corporation at the TCT 2009 exhibition and was persuaded of the technology's potential.
Having previously been sceptical about 3D printing applications in the field of machine building, Jon Severn met Peter Hansford of Z Corporation at the TCT 2009 exhibition and was persuaded of the technology's potential.
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Jigs, fixtures, nests and rapid manufacturing
Jon Severn met Richard Vaughan of First Cut at TCT 2009 and found out how rapid prototyping and manufacturing technologies can benefit machine builders who need jigs, fixtures and nests for automated assembly systems.
Jon Severn met Richard Vaughan of First Cut at TCT 2009 and found out how rapid prototyping and manufacturing technologies can benefit machine builders who need jigs, fixtures and nests for automated assembly systems.
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Advantages of non-contact magnetic rotary sensors
This article from Variohm-EuroSensor explains how non-contact rotary sensors can benefit some types of application.
This article from Variohm-EuroSensor explains how non-contact rotary sensors can benefit some types of application.
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Practical innovation support for SMEs
Paul Radage, Commercial Manager at C-Tech Innovation, looks at three regional innovation support schemes that enable small and medium-sized enterprises to benefit from innovation support so they can improve their products, processes and businesses.
Paul Radage, Commercial Manager at C-Tech Innovation, looks at three regional innovation support schemes that enable small and medium-sized enterprises to benefit from innovation support so they can improve their products, processes and businesses.
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Financial and other benefits of DC to AC conversion
This article form Sentridge Control explains the benefits of switching from DC to AC drives - including the potential for making energy savings worth thousands of pounds per year.
This article form Sentridge Control explains the benefits of switching from DC to AC drives - including the potential for making energy savings worth thousands of pounds per year.
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New machine guards for old machinery
Jeremy Procter, a Member of BSI's MCE/3 committee, Convenor of the European Standards Committee responsible for Machine Guards (CEN TC114 WG11), and Managing Director of Procter Machine Guarding, explains the importance of having adequate guarding on older machines that are required to continue in service for longer than might have been expected.
Jeremy Procter, a Member of BSI's MCE/3 committee, Convenor of the European Standards Committee responsible for Machine Guards (CEN TC114 WG11), and Managing Director of Procter Machine Guarding, explains the importance of having adequate guarding on older machines that are required to continue in service for longer than might have been expected.
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The benefits a holistic approach to plant maintenance
Phil Burge, Marketing Manager at SKF, explains how a holistic approach to plant maintenance can have a significant impact on productivity and profitability.
Phil Burge, Marketing Manager at SKF, explains how a holistic approach to plant maintenance can have a significant impact on productivity and profitability.
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What is new in the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC?
Pilz offers the following summary of the main changes in Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
Pilz offers the following summary of the main changes in Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
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Microfluidics offer benefits for automation and miniaturisation
This article from Burkert Fluid Control Systems explains how microfluidics improve low-volume liquid handling in applications where aggressive – and expensive – reagents and solvents are used, such as in medical, biomedical and analytical processes.
This article from Burkert Fluid Control Systems explains how microfluidics improve low-volume liquid handling in applications where aggressive – and expensive – reagents and solvents are used, such as in medical, biomedical and analytical processes.
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Advantages of LVDT pressure sensors in harsh environments
Sam Drury, Sales and Marketing Director at Impress Sensors & Systems Ltd, discusses the advantages of LVDT pressure sensors for harsh environments, including those in the nuclear industry.
Sam Drury, Sales and Marketing Director at Impress Sensors & Systems Ltd, discusses the advantages of LVDT pressure sensors for harsh environments, including those in the nuclear industry.
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Satellite roller screws and their inherent advantages
Compared with ball screws, satellite roller screws offer higher axial loads for the same screw diameter, plus they benefit from a number of other inherent advantages.
Compared with ball screws, satellite roller screws offer higher axial loads for the same screw diameter, plus they benefit from a number of other inherent advantages.
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