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Free drive technology webinars from Faulhaber
Webinars on stepper motors, noise development in miniature drives, how linear drives function or selecting the right encoder are available.
VLB3: The innovative third-generation steam conditioning valve
The valve's design features include a quick exchange seat that is suitable for installations where erosion caused by wet steam or high velocities can have an adverse effect on seat leakage (tightness). The distribution of pressure drops in this configuration reduces the steam velocity across the sealing surfaces.
High-speed robotic parcel sorting system introduced by Ambi Robotics
Ambi Robotics has introduced its AmbiSort B-Series, a modular parcel induction and sorting solution designed to automate the tasks of inducting and sorting parcels into gaylord destinations, and thus automating the labor-intensive manual sorting of supply chain operations.
Automating compliance with nuclear arms agreements
N-SpecDir Bot can reportedly be programmed to detect a nearby source of neutrons — sub-atomic particles from the nucleus of an atom — and the direction they are coming from as well as the intensity of their source.
How to derate bearings based on load
When significant axial force is applied, the bearing load carrying capability must be adjusted to accommodate this combined load. This is often referred to as derating the bearings.
Pushing the boundaries of packaging innovation
From chip scale packaging to multi-octave M-Package designs, Marki Microwave continues to lead in packaging innovation.
Roller vs thrust bearings
Most roller bearings can tolerate a slight side load of about 10% the rated load. But if a significant side load is anticipated, it is best to use a bearing which is designed for this condition to begin with.
Tech Frontiers in Outer Space (August 6-12)
The current era of space travel and engineering has never been more exciting.
Solving manufacturing's 4 big challenges: Interview series
Modern manufacturing is at a crossroads. Perhaps the biggest challenge lies the with workforce. Sustainability has also emerged as a key concern. Yet the practicalities of being efficient and productive, while also needing to change operations or equipment, without hampering product quality or output, is an immense task.
Video: Elastocaloric cooling tech is heating up
Rather than using a refrigerant circuit containing a working fluid, the technology instead relies on pushing and pulling pieces of metal to initiate phase transition and create cooling.
The mining of old sports car names for new SUVs continues with the Dodge Stealth
According to recent reports, Dodge intends to resurrect the Stealth name sometime next year for a Durango replacement.
Comau is developing innovative battery cell formation solutions with the GIGABAT project
Comau is designing energy-efficient cell formation technologies for GIGABAT, a collaborative e-mobility project aimed at strengthening the EU production chain for large-scale cell manufacturing.
SABIC launches pilot blockchain project to advance emissions tracking and reductions across value chains
The project will evaluate the use of blockchain software in tracing the carbon footprint of specific material streams from end to end.
Team wants to fortify landfills with plastic waste
The team reportedly plans to divert one of the largest sources of plastic waste, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), from the landfill and incorporate it into geotechnical construction.
Advanced tech makes inroads in bearing manufacture
The implications of these advancements are significant, as they increase the efficiency and accuracy of bearing designs, enhance production capabilities and offer more efficient service with customers.
A brief guide to bearing lubrication
Bearing lubrication minimizes wear and tear on rolling elements, resulting in longer machinery lifespans as well as increased productivity throughout its lifetime.
Raspberry-picking robot trained on fake fruit
Considered a particularly difficult task, picking raspberries involves multiple skills, according to the researchers. The robot must be able to determine which fruit is ripe and to be capable of picking it without damaging it.
Help advance space-based solar power tech
Join researchers in developing key technologies for collecting solar power in space and wirelessly transmitting it to Earth.
Watch off-road autonomous vehicle testing in the digital world
A technological road to the safe and digital evaluation of autonomous vehicle performance in off-road settings has been paved by the U.S. Southwest Research Institute.
Warming European homes with heat pumps-as-a-service
Heat pump systems will be provided under a subscription model to reduce residential carbon emissions and dependence on foreign gas imports.