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Plastic versus metal in endurance tests

Plastic versus metal in endurance tests

In its own test laboratory, Igus has commissioned a system for testing especially high loads in machine applications found in the agricultural or construction industries. The front loader, which moves 24/7, is located outdoors and therefore exposed to all the elements. This enables Igus to compare different bearing combinations in order to find the best products for the respective heavy-duty application.

26th October 2017
RS Components introduces pressure sensor evaluation kit

RS Components introduces pressure sensor evaluation kit

RS Components has announced availability of a development kit from Honeywell that enables the simple evaluation of sensors. The Honeywell SEK001 sensor board does not require the development of code before receiving sensor measurements, enabling developers to start testing and prototyping right away.

26th October 2017
New sound level meters from PCE Instruments

New sound level meters from PCE Instruments

PCE Instruments recently launched three brand-new and highly accurate class 1 and 2 sound level meters. These have been designed to tackle the wide-spread problem of noise at the workplace which can cause health issues. However, with their many functions, they can be used in many other areas of application.

26th October 2017
A leap forward for ophthalmic surgery

A leap forward for ophthalmic surgery

The modular ophthalmology microscope platform Proveo 8 from Leica Microsystems takes another significant step forward with further enhanced visualization and workflow support. The latest enhancements of the platform concern the core microscope and include brighter illumination for further optimized red reflex and automated adjustment of settings that respond to surgical visualization needs at every stage of anterior and posterior segment procedures. The new features further expand the benefits of the versatile platform which offers innovative optical technology and digital imaging extensions such as intrasurgical OCT and the IOLcompass pro guidance system.

26th October 2017
Simple embedded vision

Simple embedded vision

The evolution of the classical machine vision towards embedded vision is rapidly evolving. These compact systems, in which the cost factor plays a major role, consume less energy with increasing performance.

26th October 2017
Faster installation of machine lights

Faster installation of machine lights

Four lights with series connection and four lights with a beam angle of 40° have been added to Phoenix Contact’s portfolio of class 200 PLD machine lights.

26th October 2017
Custom drives bring machines to life

Custom drives bring machines to life

All Aerotech intelligent digital drives can be configured by the user to run servo, brush, stepper or voice coil motors. Each drive has user I/O, standard I/O (for limits, home markers, etc.), options for incremental or absolute encoders as well as fieldbus interfaces.

26th October 2017
SKF power transmission products help simplify the supply chain

SKF power transmission products help simplify the supply chain

Power transmission products play an important role in overall bearing performance and are the vital link between moving parts in equipment. By creating its own range of power transmission products, SKF can offer products that are well-matched and give engineers a wide design choice according to performance and cost considerations.

26th October 2017
Hybrid adhesive technology webinar

Hybrid adhesive technology webinar

All common structural adhesive technologies have their strengths and weaknesses. Instant adhesives, for example, provide fast fixture but limited durability. If strength is important then epoxies and acrylics are great but the compromise is generally slow fixture speed and potential flammability. And polyurethanes, excellent for strength and fatigue resistance but many don’t adhere to metals without a primer.

26th October 2017
Racing small-scale formula cars

Racing small-scale formula cars

Formula Student is an annual competition for university undergraduates, run by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Teams from around the world design, build, test and race small-scale formula style racing cars. Maxon controllers are a fundamental part of the hydraulic actuation system for the team at the University of Bath.

26th October 2017
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