November 2009
Magnetic sensor bearings for energy efficient vehicles
SKF has developed a new bearing solution for the latest environmentally friendly micro-hybrid cars. Its new magnetic sensor bearing...
October 2009
Encoders in optoelectronic quality control systems
Products made from plastic constitute an essential part of everyday life in a modern industrial nation. It would be hard to imagine...
Transducer and control unit save effluent costs
Non-contacting ultrasonic specialists Pulsar Process Measurement have supplied a high-accuracy DUET transducer array to a Premier...
Surface finishing in small parts manufacturing
Small parts requiring deburring, edge blending or other surface finishing can present several production challenges to manufacturers....
Wireless condition monitoring of bearings
Micropelt GmbH, Freiburg, Germany-based specialist in thin film thermoelectrics, introduces the TE-Power RING wireless condition monitoring...
Bonding without smell
Wire tacking for pcb track replacement or circuit modification is a long standing feature of both original equipment manufacture and...
September 2009
Trendsetting Hydraulics Application for U2 stage
The Belgian company Stageco has constructed three gigantic, identical stages for the current U2 360° Tour. What makes this project...
Improving Process Repeatability with mass flow measurement
Solvay Solexis in Alessandria, Italy, has specified Emerson’s Micro Motion Coriolis flowmeters throughout its Spinetta Marengo plant...
MicroFluidics improve low volume liquid handling
Every day, new types of machines and equipment are being designed and developed that push forward the boundaries of medical science....
Power Supplies by offshore oilfields
MTL Instruments, a division of Cooper Crouse-Hinds, is pleased to announce that it has been selected to supply redundant FISCO power...
Rotary Table Accuracy boosts productivity
In the continuous flow manufacture of its lighting products Whitecroft Lighting Ltd employs many automated systems one of which is...
Safety System for harbour logistics
The increasing pace and the huge quantities of goods handled is a big challenge for modern harbour logistics processes. Safety and...
Position Sensors ensure proper currency dispensing in ATM machines
Macro Sensors PR 750 Series of 3/4 inch (19 mm) diameter AC-operated LVDTs are serving as measurement feedback devices in the paper...
Illumination By Light Sails makes surface defects visible
LDV-Systeme has been commissioned by Converteam GmbH with the supply of several iLux light systems. The systems will be used at the...
High Pressure Thermocouples for LDPE production
The accurate measurement of temperature in the production of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is critical. Consistent, high quality...
Draw Wire Sensors offer precision in operating theatres
Chris Jones, Managing Director at Micro-Epsilon (UK) Ltd discusses how draw-wire displacement sensors are helping medical operating...
June 2009
Condition Monitoring System to detect imbalances
Using its handheld vibration monitoring and balancing system, FAG Detector III, FAG Industrial Services (F'IS) has recently helped...
Digital Torque Sensor mapping the torque-current characteristics of a combined motor-generator used in hybrid car
The torque-current characteristics of a combined motor-generator developed for a Lotus-based hybrid car have been comprehensively...
Infrared Camera to detect swine flu
An infrared camera is a very effective tool to detect people infected with a viral disease at a very early stage. Leading this technology...
Laser Profile Sensor measures size and shape of pipe girth welds
Non-contact, laser profile displacement sensors from Micro-Epsilon are being utilised on a new, groundbreaking internal weld inspection...
