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Reliance success in UK Space Agency competition

Reliance success in UK Space Agency competition

Reliance has recently been successful in securing R&D funding from the UK Space Agency via the National Space Technology Programme (NSTP). The UK Space Agency is the Government Executive Agency responsible for the UK’s civil space programme, ensuring the UK retains and grows a strategic capability in space-based systems, technologies, science and applications. 

31st March 2017
Drive component efficiency and their impact on the system

Drive component efficiency and their impact on the system

When considering motor driven applications with limited power supply – such as a battery driven tool or a solar panel powered satellite – it is natural to try to source the motor with the highest efficiency. But it is worth expanding the consideration to the complete drive system, looking not just at the motor but also at the controller, gearhead and other mechanical components. 

30th March 2017
More power for pumps

More power for pumps

The Faulhaber 1935…BRC brushless DC-motor from EMS achieves a continuous torque of 3.5mNm while still retaining the compact design of the successful 1935…BRE, making it more powerful than the predecessor model. 

30th March 2017
Harnessed dress-packs provide maximum cable protection for welding robots

Harnessed dress-packs provide maximum cable protection for welding robots

Igus now offers fully assembled dress-packs for rapid replacement of energy chain systems on welding robots. A custom designed, drop-in replacement, these complete solutions can be connected quickly and easily to the robot, thereby minimising production downtime. 

30th March 2017
Rittal showcases enclosures at Railtex 2017

Rittal showcases enclosures at Railtex 2017

Rittal will be showcasing its PADS and LU approved enclosures at Railtex 2017. The company will be exhibiting a range of Network Rail and London Underground approved enclosure systems used extensively within the rail network, rail telecoms and throughout the underground network. The company’s range of approvals includes PADS for track side and the S-1085 for the underground. Visitors to Stand N41 will also be able to talk to the company’s expert team, who will be on hand throughout the show to provide advice.

30th March 2017
Interroll and the Sauber Formula 1 continue their partnership

Interroll and the Sauber Formula 1 continue their partnership

Interroll will remain a close partner of the Sauber Formula 1 (F1) team in the future: The Swiss racing team and Interroll announced today that they have signed an agreement extending their existing partnership. The collaboration between the two organizations is based on their mutual desire to be international leaders when it comes to quality, efficiency and innovation. 

30th March 2017
Low-cost robotic range simplifies complex tasks

Low-cost robotic range simplifies complex tasks

RS Components has launched a new, low-cost, fast and accurate robotics solution. Easy to programme – even for those who have never programmed a robotic arm before – the R12 and R17 benchtop robots from ST Robotics are capable of undertaking the most complex tasks, including product testing, sample handling, parts handling, machine feeding, welding, spraying and sound measurement. 

30th March 2017
Push-pull chains take the strain out of engine assembly

Push-pull chains take the strain out of engine assembly

Wokingham-based Maypole Engineering has specified the use of Grob LinearChain technology from RA Rodriguez on a bespoke engine marriage system for a premier automotive OEM based in the south of England. The purpose-designed system features two tables, each of which is lifted and lowered using a Grob LinearChain SK35-90 with 35kN lifting force and 2000mm stroke length.

30th March 2017
Chain solution for roller coaster

Chain solution for roller coaster

Drawing on years of experience of supplying special conveyor chain to theme park rides, Renold has recently supplied an innovative chain solution to a roller-coaster at one of Europe’s largest theme parks. 

28th March 2017
SMC recognised for environmental efforts

SMC recognised for environmental efforts

SMC has scooped an accolade at the Milton Keynes Business Achievements for a second consecutive year – this time, for excellence in the Energy and the Environment category. In 2016 the company was recognised for excellence in its manufacturing processes. 

27th March 2017
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