Machine Building

Latest SBC proves to be direct replacement for obsolete board

Sight Systems has supplied 25 cost-effective Axiomtek SBC84602 3.5-inch embedded computing platforms to BAE Systems for upgrading MoD touch screen surveillance systems monitors.

20th September 2007

Suprarex cutting machine delivers versatility and precision

A fabricator in Germany has used an ESAB Suprarex oxy-fuel cutting machine to cut and prepare the edges of complex shapes for a bridge.

20th September 2007

Parametric CAD simplifies design of custom hydraulic cylinders

Wrayram Engineers is adopting Autodesk Inventor and plans to make use of the 'intelligent' parametric modelling capabilities to enable custom hydraulic cylinder designs to be created from standard templates.

20th September 2007

Electromagnetic simulation tool helps to optimise generator

Vector Fields has developed a special version of its Opera electromagnetic simulation tool to aid the design and optimisation of a next-generation hydroelectric power generator offering up to 99 per cent efficiency.

17th September 2007

Custom tension gas struts used in aircraft control system

Industrial Gas Springs has supplied a custom tension gas strut to Yeoman Light Aircraft Company for use in a flap control system, enabling the firm to secure CAA certification for its WT9 Dynamic two-seat sports microlight.

16th September 2007

Moving coil actuators selected for switch test applications

SMAC says its electric actuators are being widely adopted by OEMs and component manufacturers for switch test applications.

16th September 2007

Conveyors supplied for Red Sea sugar refinery

Geo Robson is providing over $3m of conveying equipment for a new sugar refinery at the Sokhna Port and Logistics Centre on the Red Sea, Egypt.

16th September 2007

Hydraulics help to improve crop yields by 150 per cent

Parker Hannifin hydraulics are being used in VDL Steelweld's Cultivit soil treatment machines that can help to boost crop yields by 150 per cent.

16th September 2007

Rapid-manufactured camshaft cover deemed a success

CRP Technology and Ilmor are implementing rapid manufacturing in a four-stroke MotoGP engine development, and the first dynamometer test is described as a complete success.

16th September 2007

Split bearings eliminate the need for crane hire

A United Utilities water treatment plant is set to save many thousands of pounds in ongoing maintenance costs as a result of replacing solid bearings with SRB split roller bearings from Revolvo.

12th September 2007