Machine Building

LabVIEW and CompactRIO monitor for earthquakes

The China Earthquake Administration is implementing a structural health monitoring system for major structures; the underlying technology is National Instruments' LabVIEW and CompactRIO programmable automation controllers.

28th July 2008

DataTrack helps Andromeda Telematics manage big projects

Purchasing DataTrack production software, which is specifically designed for batch assembly and manufacturing operations, has led to significant cost and productivity benefits at Andromeda Telematics.

28th July 2008

Aluminium framework system used in tether test rig

Kevin Gingerich of Bosch Rexroth explains how his company's products and technologies are helping the Space Elevator to become a reality, rather than a subject of science fiction.

28th July 2008

Low-voltage linear DC drive selected for sub-sea scanner

Sonomatic has used the Sprint Electric 200XLV low-voltage linear DC drive to improve the accuracy of its Nautilus ultrasonic scanner that can operate in depths of up to 250m.

28th July 2008

Olympic wind turbines rely on SKF bearings

SKF has supplied single-row cylindrical roller bearings and double-row tapered roller bearings to Goldwind for use in wind turbines that will provide power for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

27th July 2008

Trio motion controllers keep Daleks in step

Trio Motion Technology has supplied its MC206X motion controller to Windmill Studios for use in Daleks performing in the 'Dr Who Up-Close' exhibitions.

27th July 2008

Tolerance ring applications for automotive motors

Chris Needes, Automotive Product Manager at Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Rencol, outlines some of the ways tolerance rings have benefited electric motor applications.

27th July 2008

Speedy Rail units selected for production of timber frames

R. A. Rodriguez has supplied TMT Speedy Rail units to 3think Limited for use in an automated timber frame production machine.

21st July 2008

CNES builds 3000 tonne test rig for seamless steel pipe

Corus Northern Engineering Services (CNES) has manufactured a 3000 tonne hydraulic test rig for Oil States Industries (UK) Ltd; the rig will be used in China to test seamless steel pipe.

19th July 2008

Simulation software aids design of robotic packaging systems

Visual Components' simulation software is benefiting RTS Flexible Systems as both an engineering tool and a sales tool, helping to establish and demonstrate the performance capabilities of robotic packaging systems.

19th July 2008