SKF responded quickly to an unexpected failure on an oil products tanker - then analysed and fixed the problem so that the vessel could go back into service as soon as possible.
Upgrading the motors and drives in chemical plants could significantly reduce energy use in pumping systems while improving safety, reliability and profitability.
Chemical plants c…
The temperature of furnaces can reach 1,800 degrees Celsius. For applications exposed to these extremes, how important is choosing and applying the right kind of lubrication? Here, Chris Johnson, managing director …
Today’s advanced automation and production facilities need lightweight robots (LWRs) and collaborative robots (cobots) that are highly dynamic and accurate. Drawing on its many years of experience in industrial a…
FANUC will launch its first virtual event called “Take Control”. The event will debut Oct. 19-22, and include three distinct zones: Knowledge, Solutions and Exploration.
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For the faster production of e-motors, Siemens has developed a new application which optimally controls wire tension for linear winding and minimizes fluctuations in force. The Wire Brake software application for a…
Beckhoff Automation will showcase innovative mechatronics and PC-based automation technologies during Pack Expo Connects. Flying motion with XPlanar, a stainless steel version of the eXtended Transport System (XTS)…
Mechanical engineers are constantly trying to increase the power density of powertrains. Elias Lothman explains how two high-performance steel grades have been integrated in gear calcula…
Edward Paro discusses how to find the best bearing solution for water treatment blowers
The turbocompressor has become a mainstay of modern water treatment technology, offering a m…
German auto giant Mercedes-Benz may well move on to assembling electric cars in India, the first for a luxury car maker, as the company plans to take benefit from the lower GST rate of 5% f…
Nissan India on Friday said it will virtually unveil the production model of its much-awaited B-SUV, Nissan Magnite, to the global audience on October 21. The SUV, which is to be launched this finan…
A Mexican auto plant belonging to German carmaker Audi remains open and did not close following a dispute over unpaid bills that the firm denies, as was reported by local media, an official with the compa…
The Indian auto industry is at the moment witnessing a V-shaped recovery but its sustainability will depend on how sales fare by the end of October and November, according to a senior co…
German carmaker Volkswagen's Audi unit expects lower sales in 2020 despite strong numbers in the months of July, August and September, Automobilwoche on Sunday cited the…
The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; www.timken.com), a world leader in engineered bearings and power transmission products, will release its third-quarter 2020 financial results on Thursday, Oct. 29, prior to …
Kollmorgen’s R2A rodless actuators offer smooth operation with a low-friction carriage bearing design available in belt drive models for rapid index moves or screw driven models for hi…
Igus now offers a 36-month guarantee on its energy chains, which are in demand for a wide range of job applications.
The robust, lightweight, and long-lasting energy ch…
