Industrial Technology

Michell extends calibration exchange program to the Easidew PRO XP dew-point transmitter

The Easidew PRO XP explosion-proof dew-point transmitter is now part of Michell’s unique calibration exchange program which helps customers keep their sensors fully calibrated while minimising downtime.

22nd September 2020

Moog helps researchers build a better turbine blade test

Moog has applied its expertise with servo control and actuation to help create a testing facility for researchers at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) Large Scale Facility, part of the Department of Wind Energy and the Villum Center for Advanced Structural and Material Testing (CASMaT). Underpinning the test facility on the DTU Risø campus in Denmark, is Moog’s digital closed loop control system and application software. Moog and its partner T A Savery designed and installed test equipment for three test stands, which can accommodate 15-, 25- and 45-meter wind turbine blades. Moog engineers carried out the installation and commissioning of the test equipment. Moog also is providing ongoing support to the DTU staff. The Moog scope of supply for the three blade test stands included: the hydraulic power plant and distribution network’ six hydraulic winches for the static testing; and a combination of eight mass resonance exciters (MRE) and linear actuator assemblies for dynamic test work. In addition the project also included all pipe work, hosing and actuation devices, control system electronics, and application software. To design the winch assemblies, Moog collaborated with UK-based Qualter Hall, a provider of bespoke hoisting, winching and haulage systems.

22nd September 2020

Yuasa celebrates 10 years in BTCC with special livery and exclusive competition

Yuasa has celebrated its 10-year anniversary in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) with a special one-off livery and launch of an exclusive competition at its home race at Thruxton.

21st September 2020

SKF and University of Twente open state-of-the-art technology centre

SKF and the University of Twente which have collaborated for over 30 years have launched a dedicated SKF University Technology Centre (UTC) for grease lubrication in rolling bearings.

21st September 2020

Engineering Expertise from Eaton Hydraulics UK keeps the blades turning

There is little doubt that the world is witnessing unprecedented times due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A vast majority of the world’s population and businesses have been affected in some way, and the global engineering community is no exception. National lockdowns have proven particularly challenging for factories trying to remain operational and ensure deliveries to key customers.

18th September 2020

Plain Bearings from Schaeffler - tried and trusted for 75 years

This year marks the 75th anniversary of Schaeffler’s plain bearings: Helmut Elges founded “Mechanische Werkstätten Helmut Elges GmbH” in Bielefeld on August 1, 1945. The company began focusing on spherical plain bearings and plain bushes early on, and was responsible for developing many of the products now available as standard on the market, as well as several of today’s valid plain bearing standards. From 1984 onwards, INA and FAG – then separate companies operating on the market – held equal shares in Helmut Elges GmbH until its complete integration into the Schaeffler Group in 2002. The ELGES product brand was retired in 2017, and plain bearings from Schaeffler have been available on the market under the INA brand since then.

18th September 2020

Mouser Electronics announces global distribution agreement with Framos

Mouser Electronics has signed a global distribution agreement with Framos, a leading manufacturer of imaging and embedded vision technologies, to offer its sensor modules and processor adaptor products. Through the Framos Ecosystem’s expanded range of sensor modules, adapters and accessories, and development kits, vision engineers and developers can evaluate and integrate many different image sensors on open processor platforms, quickly create proofs-of-concepts, and systematically develop them further for their exact needs.

18th September 2020

Weg supplies electric motor for Repsol hyper compressor

Motor and drive manufacturer, Weg partnered with Repsol to replace a 40-year-old machine with an electric motor for the activation of Repsol’s hyper compressor. Replacing old machines presents several challenges, but Weg successfully supplied an electric motor and an excitation panel to Repsol’s unit in Sines, Portugal.

18th September 2020

Eplan announces new subscription model for licences

CAE software provider EPLAN is now offering new licences for its products exclusively on a subscription basis. This change will offer more flexibility to companies wishing to benefit from Eplan’s engineering packages who will now be able to do so on more convenient terms. Although the new subscription system is available immediately, both new and current customers can continue to purchase new or additional perpetual licences until the 31st of July 2021.

18th September 2020

Panduit forum delivers tech partners virtual show

Panduit and seven technology partners are hosting a one day, virtual technology forum, on Wednesday 14 October. Attracting users in Europe, Middle East and Africa to see and hear the latest technology releases from Atlona, Axis, Cisco, Fluke Networks, Panduit, Signify, Socomec and Swegon.

18th September 2020