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SPX Flow reveals its BLV series ball valve – Economy and durability for a range of applications
SPX has recently unveiled one of the latest additions to its extensive suite of valves — the APV BLV1 series ball valves. These valves are suitable for use in both hygienic as well as non-hygienic applications across a range of industries including food and beverage, dairy, utility, personal care, and chemical processing.
Rotork IQT3 Range: Intelligent electric valve actuators now with shutdown battery option
In the latest addition to its IQT3 range of actuators, Rotork has revealed a new shutdown battery option which will provide uninterrupted operation in the event of a power outage with fail-to-safe functionality of critical valves, available in an explosion-proof design.
3D cutting with the precision and speed of plasma
XPR robotic plasma can replace up to seven machines - marking, coping, punching and more.
Vertical packaging machine for diverse bag types features smallest footprint
The machine integrates a newly developed corner seal unit designed to reduce complexity and improve quality, flexibility and serviceability.
ABB processing and packaging robots showcased in virtual exhibition
With postponement of the 2020 Processing and Packaging Machinery Association show, ABB created a virtual exhibition stand demonstrating its latest products and solutions for processing and packaging applications.
Testing graphene as a corrosion control coating
A new testing protocol shortens the time needed to examine the efficacy of graphene as a rust inhibitor on metal surfaces.
TFM and other major advantages of the OmniScan X3 Flaw Detector for NDT inspectors: A customer review
Prior to the official launch of the OmniScan™ X3 phased array flaw detector, Olympus loaned a unit to the IS Expert department of the Institut de Soudure to give its inspectors a chance to try it out.
7 benefits of air bearings for motion control
Air bearings offer several distinct advantages in precision positions and high-speed applications.
Researchers create apparatus to test the effectiveness of different mask materials
The team set out to find if the materials commonly used for homemade masks are actually effective at stopping the spread of COVID-19.
Waymo and Daimler to build self-driving trucks
The first truck will be a new version of the Freightliner Cascadia combined with Waymo’s automated driving.
Video: Flexible Cat 6A cables for aerospace applications
The halogen-free and flame retardant cables perform exceptionally well when continuously flexed and exposed to extreme temperature conditions.
A compact multi-axis servo system with high power density
The modular multi-axis servo system is designed with one, two and three-axis modules in various sizes or power classes.
High speed, ultra precise spline drive digital rotating torque transducers
These units are well suited for a broad range of applications including both performance and endurance testing of small pumps, motors, servo motors, gearboxes and actuators.
Harper International completes virtual acceptance at 2000° C on graphite rotary tube furnace
The furnace will process refractory metal powders in hydrogen and inert atmospheres.
3D-printed tugboat eyed for drug delivery
Physicists 3D print world's smallest tug boat.
Ferroelectric metamaterials to pave the way for aircraft soundproofing, acoustic blankets, shock absorbers
A University at Buffalo (UB)-led research team has developed a new 3D-printed molecular ferroelectric metamaterial.
Locomation completes Midwest self-driving trucking pilot project
The pilot involved two autonomous trucks delivering goods to areas in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Nord to fully automate material handling
Nord Modules has introduced its new Quick Mover 180, a module to enable autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to perform multiple material handling tasks.
Transmission line repairs hardly affecting utility customers
A thing of the past - blackouts lasting hours during line repairs and maintenance.
Study: Plastic alternatives can be just as toxic as plastic
The new study found that chemicals in plastic and plastic alternatives can be toxic to humans.