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Yokogawa"s European Calibration Laboratory meets new ISO17025:2017 standard

Yokogawa’s European Calibration Laboratory has achieved accreditation to the latest revision of ISO 17025:2017 standard, for power measurements at up to 100 kHz. This accreditation offers quantifiable proof of the laboratory’s advanced calibration offering, ensuring users of the facility achieve the world’s most accurate measurement results from their power measurement equipment. It offers quality assurance and a trust in measurement results, allowing engineers to develop the next generation of technologies that combine energy efficiency with leading performance.

20th October 2020
RS DesignSpark documentary showcases 10km journey for autonomous model boat

RS DesignSpark documentary showcases 10km journey for autonomous model boat

RS Components has released a 10-episode documentary series – titled SeaQuest – featuring members of its DesignSpark engineering community who embarked on a first-of-its-kind challenge to design, test and build a self-guided, 3D-printed model boat and send it on an ocean adventure. The challenge, which was initiated back in the spring of 2018, set the goal of fulfilling RS’ ambition to achieve a world record for the greatest distance travelled by a 3D printed autonomous model boat.

20th October 2020
New-generation bullet train relies on NSK bearings

New-generation bullet train relies on NSK bearings

High-performance bearings from NSK are now operational in the newly developed N700S Shinkansen (bullet train), which from 1 July 2020 began service on the Tokaido Shinkansen line between Tokyo and Osaka. The N700S marks the start of a new era, being the first completely new Shinkansen design from the Central Japan Railway Company in 13 years. NSK bearings underpin the train’s no-compromise focus on safety, stability, comfort and environmental performance.

19th October 2020
New industrial gear units in five days or less

New industrial gear units in five days or less

SEW Eurodrive has launched a rapid new service providing delivery of industrial gear units within five working days, or as fast as just one working day in the case of emergencies.

19th October 2020
Sulzer increases capacity and efficiency for Babbitt bearing manufacturing

Sulzer increases capacity and efficiency for Babbitt bearing manufacturing

White metal or Babbitt bearings are used in a wide variety of rotating machinery and, just like conventional roller or ball bearings, they need to be replaced when they reach the end of their service life. Replacements can be manufactured by specialists such as Sulzer’s Southampton Service Center, which has recently upgraded its facilities.

16th October 2020
Emerson launches virtual access to mobile road show

Emerson launches virtual access to mobile road show

Emerson will kick off its Mobile Road Show on November 4, 2020, featuring an interactive mobile service centre, which will run for nine months across multiple countries. The event is now available virtually for those who cannot attend in person.

16th October 2020
GS Yuasa batteries installed in ground-breaking electric vehicle charging station

GS Yuasa batteries installed in ground-breaking electric vehicle charging station

Portsmouth International Port now has the capability to power electric vehicles at a green and cost-effective rate thanks to the world’s leading battery manufacturer, GS Yuasa. Expert engineers have successfully installed their industry leading lead acid and lithium-ion batteries into a cutting-edge dual chemical battery system.

16th October 2020
CKF Systems now offers finance options

CKF Systems now offers finance options

CKF Systems, one of the UK’s leading robotics and automation systems integrators, has partnered with Academy Leasing to offer quick, simple and competitive finance to help you purchase your equipment.

15th October 2020
RS Components provides essential engineering support to young superbike team

RS Components provides essential engineering support to young superbike team

RS Components has announced its sponsorship of the GR MotoSport team at Bennetts British Superbikes (BSB) championships, which takes place at Brands Hatch circuit from 16-18 October 2020. As an official sponsor partner, RS has provided the team with a range of RS PRO tools to support the riders’ engineering requirements throughout the event.

14th October 2020
Maxon develops ultra-efficient UAV drive with startup Flybotix

Maxon develops ultra-efficient UAV drive with startup Flybotix

Maxon has collaborated with drone startup Flybotix to develop performance-optimised brushless DC motors for a new kind of inspection drone. With the know-how gained from this and other projects, Maxon is making inroads into the new UAV market, where the reliability and quality of components are becoming more important. 

13th October 2020
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