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Eaton reduces time to deliver Vickers PVM pumps

Eaton reduces time to deliver Vickers PVM pumps

Optimisation of production, testing and supply chain means delivery times of less than 8 weeks for Eaton's PVM pump

21st May 2012
Fuel cell generator units controlled by NI hardware and software

Fuel cell generator units controlled by NI hardware and software

National Instruments' LabVIEW, CompactRIO and Compact FieldPoint have been used by Diverse Energy to develop the PowerCube, an innovative fuel cell-based alternative to diesel generator sets for applications such as remote mobile phone masts in Africa.

20th May 2012
LabVIEW aids rapid development of security screening device

LabVIEW aids rapid development of security screening device

LabVIEW has been crucial to the rapid development of a novel instrument for screening containers of liquid at airports - without having to open the containers.

20th May 2012
Non-contact magnetic encoders prevent damage to fibre bundles

Non-contact magnetic encoders prevent damage to fibre bundles

Where information really counts, fibre-optic broadband cables are fed underground with the help of Renishaw's rugged encoders

18th May 2012
TFS 80-8 tube-filling machine uses Festo automation technology

TFS 80-8 tube-filling machine uses Festo automation technology

Festo technology is used in a machine that fills toothpaste tubes at the unprecedented rate of 750 per minute, making it the fastest in the world

17th May 2012
Linear actuators enable high-speed production of roof panels

Linear actuators enable high-speed production of roof panels

Automated adjustment of cutting wires using linear actuators eliminates many defects and enables roof specialist Kluth to double its production output

14th May 2012
NSK'S EP Steel saves money for steel industry Sendzimir Mill

NSK'S EP Steel saves money for steel industry Sendzimir Mill

Problem of bearing wear and premature failures is addressed by NSK's Extra Long Life and High Reliability EP steel

13th May 2012
Non-contact speed and torque sensor used in motor development

Non-contact speed and torque sensor used in motor development

Sensor Technolgy's TorqSense non-contact speed and torque sensors use surface acoustic wave (SAW) technology to evaluate motor performance

13th May 2012
Schaeffler develops world record-breaking tandem linear actuator

Schaeffler develops world record-breaking tandem linear actuator

Schaeffler has developed a fully integrated tandem linear actuator has been developed, measuring a world record-breaking 12 metres in length. The system was developed for a French manufacturer of automation systems.

10th May 2012
Roulunds Braking accelerates growth with Autodesk PLM 360

Roulunds Braking accelerates growth with Autodesk PLM 360

A cloud-based product lifecycle management system enables access to real-time data to help streamline workflows

8th May 2012
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