HEADLINES ARCHIVE
The benefits of slip rings for rotary machinery
Electrical slip rings allow for the transmission of electricity from a part or device that is stationary to one that is rotary.
Attend this AGMA detailed gear design course
Explore all factors that go into good gear design from life cycle, load, torque, tooth, optimization and evaluating consequences.
Video: Planetary drives for design flexibility in tracked, wheeled and winch applications
The new drives offer output torque ratings from 80 kNm to 130 kNm.
An innovative solution to trapped air in hydraulic systems
See how the Air Bleed Orifice results in extremely low fluid loss and maximized system efficiency compared to the traditional drilled hole method.
Video: Oil-free water-cooled centrifugal chiller designed for more sustainable buildings
With two-stage back-to-back compressor technology and magnetic bearings, the system delivers reliability while staying quiet and cool under pressure.
Video: New shafted miniature encoder for small spaces
The high resolution encoder is about 40% smaller than the company's next smallest shafted encoder.
Novel friction stir technology for lightweight bridge construction
Researchers have been developing multiple types of composites with an aluminum matrix to increase stiffness and enhance the mechanical properties of structures.
Adhesives and automation: New solutions for the future
Adhesive bonding technology has many benefits over traditional mechanical fastening.
Upgrading a thread rolling machine with specific modifications
Overhauling of industrial threading machines can be a complex and lengthy endeavor, but for most companies, the tooling changeover benefits far exceed the time costs involved in the process.
Solar still/heater speeds potable water production
Use of a rotating cylinder operated by a solar-powered DC motor increases the volume of freshwater production.
Case study: Actuators aid ultrafiltration processes
A water treatment plant in Texas has installed hundreds of Rotork’s K-TORK rotary vane actuators for use in its ultrafiltration system.
Gear tester detects noise-producing defects
This noise, vibration and harshness gear tester identifies potential gear defects at the component level prior to gearbox assembly.
Fastening and Assembly (Feb. 6 - 12)
Fasteners rarely get the spotlight or attention so rightfully deserved. They may not be as exciting as 3D printers and autonomous vehicles and robots, but without them, none of these novel technologies would be imaginable.
High power density motor designed for traction applications
The prototype achieved a record-high 50 kW/liter volumetric power density for traction applications such as electric vehicles.
Compact hexapod for precise 6-DOF motion
The six degree-of-freedom (DOF) positioning system provides precise translation in the X, Y and Z directions and rotation around each of these axes.
Fundamentals for gears, gearsets and reduction drives
Depending on the gear design, the transfer of motion from the driving gear to the driven gear can be used to increase speed and torque and change the direction of rotation or movement.
How to size rack and pinion drives
Although commonly dismissed by most engineers as an obsolete technology, rack and pinion drives offer a combination of high thrust and high speed at relatively low cost.
Video: Student projects solve unique fastener manufacturing challenge
To graduate, senior MSU students had to solve this real-world engineering challenge for a local fastener manufacturer.
Compact AC multidrive reduces cabinet sizes and costs
The drive footprint is reduced by up to 50% compared to traditional single drive modules.
Video: New spring life testing machine from Microstudio
Microstudio recently introduced its new automated spring life testing machine specifically designed to stress test compression and extension springs so manufacturers have precise measurements of the permissible cycles before it impacts service life.