Machine Building

Molded Oil bearings save quarry EUR14,389 per year

NSK's Molded Oil Bearings have been used to replace conventional bearings in a quarry's overhead conveyor, resulting in longer life and, therefore, much-reduced downtime and lost production, all of which is worth EUR14,389 per year.

10th August 2011

Surface inspection system uses confocal chromatic sensors

Micro-Epsilon's optoNCDT 2401 confocal chromatic measuring system is being used by Certiga - Engineering Solutions GbR on specialist automated systems for recording surface topographies.

9th August 2011

NI software and hardware helps win EcoCAR competition

National Instruments' LabVIEW, CompactRIO, NI VeriStand and PXI Power Control Strategy have helped Virginia Tech's hybrid vehicle to win the EcoCAR Competition.

9th August 2011

Custom-built guarding installed in automated warehouse

Procter Machine Guarding has installed custom-built guarding for one of Europe's largest automated high-bay warehouses.

27th July 2011

Solar-powered robot uses energy-efficient DC motors

Maxon's RE 40 and RE 35 high-efficiency brushed DC motors, with planetary gearheads, are being used in a solar-powered eco-robot that monitors environmental conditions in the Amazon Basin.

24th July 2011

Flat motor and gearhead used in dual-purpose table

A 45mm brushless flat motor and 300:1 gearhead from maxon motor have been utilised within a custom piece of furniture that transforms from a dining/conference table to a gaming table.

24th July 2011

Researchers develop prototype vehicle for blind drivers

Researchers from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University have used NI CompactRIO hardware and LabVIEW software to build and program a functional prototype of a vehicle that can be driven by blind person.

24th July 2011

Researchers use NI products to develop haptic feedback device

Researchers at the University of Leeds have used National Instruments CompactDAQ hardware and LabVIEW software to develop a haptic feedback device to aid surgeons performing robot-assisted surgery.

24th July 2011

Suprarex cutting systems used for constructing wind turbines

ESAB Cutting Systems reports that TAG Energy Solutions has purchased two of its Suprarex cutting systems for use in a new facility where towers and foundations are constructed for offshore wind turbines.

21st July 2011

ESAB supplies welding equipment for projects in Abu Dhabi

ESAB has supplied LHF 400 and Origo Tig welding machines to a contractor in the UAE for the construction of sulphur granulation facilities and the Habshan Sulphur Terminal 2 in Abu Dhabi.

21st July 2011