Machine Building

Explaining the benefits of wireless technologies

Gary Marrs, senior field application engineer at Lantronix, discusses some of the benefits that wireless technology can bring to a wide range of businesses.

19th December 2006

Investing in robots costs less than expected

Martin Walder, Managing Director for ABB UK's robotics division, argues that UK manufacturers - including small to medium-sized businesses - need to consider investing in robots if they are to remain globally competitive.

6th December 2006

How to specify robot cells

Stirling Paatz of Barr & Paatz explains how to specify industrial robot cells and names his preferred suppliers of robots and auxiliary equipment.

5th December 2006

Piezo technology to bring benefits to machine builders

Jon Severn interviews Simon Powell, chief executive of Servocell, who believes that machine builders will soon be taking advantage of piezo-based locks and interlocks.

30th November 2006

Accuracy and reliability in linear motion systems

In this technical article Paul Seale, Regional Sales Manager for the Electromechanical Division of Parker Hannifin, discusses the question of accuracy and reliability in linear motion technology.

24th November 2006

Pros and cons of alternative linear actuator technologies

In this technical article Paul Seale, Regional Sales Manager for the Electromechanical Division of Parker Hannifin, examines some of the recent developments in linear actuator technology.

22nd November 2006

Explaining the benefits of harmonic drives

Graham Mackrell, the UK sales director for Harmonic Drive, discusses the origins of harmonic drive technology and the benefits it offers today.

21st November 2006

How to save money with the motors you already have

Dave Hawley of the Deritend Group gives some advice for energy saving with standard motors - for those applications where replacement with a high-efficiency motor is not an option.

14th November 2006

The past, present and future of linear motion technology

Denis Eckstein of Hoerbiger-Origa discusses the development of engineered linear motion, from Victorian hydraulics to rodless cylinders and belt-driven actuators.

13th November 2006

Beware: high-efficiency motors may not be reliable

Steve Ruddell of ABB says that high-efficiency motors are often mistakenly assumed to be high-reliability products; in fact some have been seen to run hot and, as a result, fail early.

5th November 2006