Accessible pushchair for wheelchair users designed using self-lubricated plain bearings
TodayFor almost 60 years, Bath-based charity Designability has developed innovative products that help remove barriers faced by disabled people. Among its latest innovations is the Accessible Pushchair, a solution designed specifically for wheelchair-using parents and carers, made possible through user-led design and the integration of igus self-lubricating plain bearings.
Exoplanet camera readout system for NASA flagship telescope launched into orbit
TodayThe Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA's infrared observatory launched on August 30, 2026, will help scientists study planets beyond our solar system using ultra-sensitive camera electronics developed and manufactured by ABB and Nuvu Cameras.
ATEX Screw Jacks for Linear Motion in Explosive Environments
TodayPower Jacks has announced the official launch of its new ATEX rating for Screw Jacks giving engineers increased capability in designing electro-mechanical solutions for automation in potentially explosive environments.
Piano hinges with gooseneck and double joint for movable, flush-mounted structures
TodayHinges connect components and ensure that doors, flaps or panels can be moved reliably. Their job becomes more difficult if housing fronts are to be flush with the surface or if edges, profiles and seals are in the way during opening. Such situations call for hinges that do more than just connect. For such applications, norelem offers highly movable piano hinges with gooseneck and with integrated double joint.
Advanced torque monitoring delivers superior coupling value for turbomachinery asset management
4 days agoRegal Rexnord has announced the launch of Powerlign 2.0, an updated torque monitoring system for turbomachinery applications. The updated system is designed to make installation and use simpler, while enabling more robust performance, better train efficiency and smarter maintenance planning.
Piano hinges with gooseneck and double joint for movable, flush-mounted structures
TodayHinges connect components and ensure that doors, flaps or panels can be moved reliably. Their job becomes more difficult if housing fronts are to be flush with the surface or if edges, profiles and seals are in the way during opening. Such situations call for hinges that do more than just connect. For such applications, norelem offers highly movable piano hinges with gooseneck and with integrated double joint.
Enabling the next generation of AI powered exoskeletons
5 days agoWith industrial and rehabilitation workers under constant pressure from repetitive strain and heavy lifting, a new generation of AI-driven exoskeletons is moving beyond rigid, pre-set assistance toward intelligent, real-time adaptive support. Here Dave Walsha, sales and marketing director at DC motor supplier Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS), explores the role of motors in enabling these systems.
Correctly sized does not necessarily mean correctly performing
7 days agoA servo motor can be correctly sized for an application and still produce an axis that performs badly. The experts at motec look at what really limits servo axis performance.
High-precision plug-and-play actuators for robotics and mechanical engineering
7 days agoNabtesco's strain wave gear actuators deliver maximum performance in the smallest of spaces and can be flexibly integrated via plug-and-play. They offer exceptional precision and dynamics combined with high reliability, significantly reducing engineering and integration efforts. This shortens development times and increases efficiency in automation.
One step at a time
13 days agoJohn Mackey, Head of Automation Sales, WAGO UK & Ireland, explores the benefits of interoperable technology in automation modernisation.
Beckhoff control technology supports test rigs for aerospace applications
18 days agoTesting aerospace fuel pumps requires highly controlled environments that replicate real-world operating conditions, while also meeting strict hazardous-area compliance requirements. Beckhoff helped Futura Systems develop a flexible test rig platform capable of supporting multiple pump variants within a single architecture.
THINKY Mixers reach 3,000 research paper citations
7 days agoMore than 3,000 peer-reviewed papers indexed on Google Scholar now reference THINKY Mixers. More important than the number itself is what it represents. Twenty years after Intertronics introduced THINKY Mixers to the UK and Ireland, thousands of independent researchers continue to select and trust this planetary centrifugal mixing technology to solve challenging materials problems and support tomorrow's manufacturing innovations.
The missing link in mixed powertrain manufacturing
21 days agoJosh Scanlon, Area Sales Manager at automotive assembly tools manufacturer Desoutter Tools, explains how connected fastening systems can help automotive manufacturers maintain process control as production environments become increasingly complex.
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