Machine Building

Maintenance-free plastic bearings enable cost savings

Maintenance-free plastic bearings from igus enable scientific equipment manufacturer to make significant cost savings, bringing reliable and long-life operation

8th July 2012

Pioneering cloud computing asset performance management system

The heavy equipment OEM M.G. Bryan Equipment Co., with help from Rockwell Automation and Microsoft, is piloting a system that uses Windows Azure for remote management of high-tech oil and gas equipment

6th July 2012

Vision inspection systems improve manufacturing efficiency

Optimal's vision inspection systems enable medical device manufacturers to get ahead in a competitive market

30th June 2012

Turbine supervisory success for Sensonics in Asia

The Sentry G3, a high-performance machine protection system from Sensonics, is capable of implementing a range of measurement algorithms for greater flexibility

30th June 2012

Molded oil bearings deliver cost savings on machinery operation

Since replacing the existing bearings on a pulp-converting machine with NSK's Molded Oil bearings, a customer in the pulp and paper converting industry is benefiting from cost savings of €10,560 annually, plus improved productivity, longer bearing life and reduced maintenance

30th June 2012

Soft starts support long-term infrastructure development

A small East Anglian electrical engineering firm playing a big role in long-term infrastructure developments throughout the Middle East is fulfilling two major water pumping contracts

28th June 2012

Locks to suit arduous service conditions

FDB supplies robust, low-cost latches for use in demanding conditions to a short timescale

28th June 2012

Swansea University invests in additive manufacturing technology

Renshaw's AM250 laser melting machine uses a high-powered ytterbium fibre laser to fuse fine metallic powders into 3D objects

27th June 2012

Reliable complete drive systems for the quarrying industry

Brevini combines its fluid power and gearbox expertise to create the complete package for quarrying

27th June 2012

Condition monitoring offers cost-cutting potential at sea

Sensors record baseline data on board ship for weekly remote analysis, enabling reliable servicing and maintenance scheduling for Chief Engineers at sea

26th June 2012