Machine Building

Selecting miniature motors for medical pumps

Miniature motors used in medical pumps have very specific requirements. Here, Portescap's Norbert Veignat, Ph.D. enlightens machine builders about the design considerations, advantages and disadvantages of various motor options

7th October 2020

Mitsubishi Electric and Stratus Technologies work together to build futureproof IIoT solutions

Combination of Mitsubishi Electric’s MAPS software suite and Stratus’ ztC Edge platform delivers flexibility, advanced functions and continuous availability

2nd October 2020

Productivity through process improvement

Kevin Cook of Intertronics offers MachineBuilding.net a view on processes involving adhesives to improve productivity

1st October 2020

Taking the cabinets out of control automation

New whitepaper outlines concept for the future of automation systems according to Beckhoff

29th September 2020

Smart servo motion control comes with IIoT functions

Lenze's Marc Vissers highlights a motion control concept that reduces complexity and provides modern, intelligent functions for IIoT

28th September 2020

Modern variable speed drives are much more than just speed and torque control

So says Wayne Turtill, Product Manager for Variable Speed Drives, Servos and Low Voltage Switchgear at Mitsubishi Electric UK. Here he explores some of the extended functionality of the modern variable speed drive and looks at its potential to integrate into the complete automation platform

25th September 2020

Fit and forget bearings be dammed

There are less things for hydro engineers to worry about when designing dams, thanks to Vesconite

23rd September 2020

Other factors that should be considered when selecting PTO units

In Part 2 of an article on the selection of appropriate pump drives, jbj Techniques looks further than the initial six primary considerations for machine builders that were covered in Part 1, and expands on a variety of associated considerations that should be borne in mind.

16th September 2020

Key considerations when selecting and specifying pump drives

It can be difficult to find the right pump drives for a particular application. There are many different types of power take-off units (PTOs), and if you're not sure which one will best match your needs, here are some tips from JBJ Techniques: they specialise in multiple power take-off units used as pump drives. Whether you are running an industrial plant or looking for the right power take-offs for your heavy machinery, heavy plant, mobile applications, or offshore marine machinery this guide will help you select the right pump drive for your needs.

14th September 2020

Advances in reference diffuse sensor technology

Sensing technology continues to move at pace. Here, Dr Marie-Theres Heine of Leuze electronic updates machine builders on a new operating principle, highlighting the company's DRT 25C dynamic reference diffuse sensor with CAT technology.

14th September 2020