Machine Building

Safe use of motors in hazardous-dust environments

Andy Glover of WEG UK gives some advice on motor specification and application in dusty environments where there is a risk of explosion.

11th January 2007

How to specify low-voltage industrial power supplies

With most industrial automation systems now based on equipment that operates at low voltages – typically 24V DC – there is a big demand for power supplies for use in tough industrial applications, as David Norton, Vice President of Marketing at Lambda, explains.

9th January 2007

How to design high-precision microdrives

maxon motor, a supplier of high-precision drives, launched a new book at electronica 2006 entitled 'The design of high-precision microdrives'. The book is part of the maxon academy series and was written by Dr Urs Kafader.

2nd January 2007

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