Machine builders strive to achieve the right balance of functionality, performance, price, durability, energy consumption and other attributes that will enable their products to excel against the competition. In the past, OEMs designed their machines around readily available standard components or had to add the cost and development ti
While metal-to-plastic parts conversion actually began way back in the Fabulous Fifties, think toys, household products, etc., it is only in more recent years that plastic conversion has gained a firm foothold in the more strength- and lifetime-demanding applications such as aerospace, under-the-hood automotive, motors, valves, bearings
The Air Force Science & Technology 2030 strategy is creating new opportunities for academia, large and small businesses, and other laboratories to turn their ideas into game-changing capabilities. The Air Force will restructure its science and technology portfolio and management processes to enhance and
Experienced operators can often tell if a machine is not working properly, on the basis that it does not â˜sound right.â™ The same principle can be applied â” using modern electronics â” to identify the exact cause of the problem. Sensitive accelerometers can detect and analyze the vibrations from industrial equipment, hi
The manufacturing process begins in a limestone quarry. Mining methods such as ripping, dozing, drilling and blasting are commonly employed. Limestone provides the first essential component, calcium, for the anufacture of cement. Materials are transported to the crushing plant for further size reduction. Common methods of tra
Active support in loading the parcels for the Christmas printer at the Schaeffler location in Herzogenaurach: (from left) works councils Marinela Thiel and Norbert Lamm; Olaf Riesebeck, HR manager at the site; Jörg Lange, Head of Personnel Management Plant. Record participation in aid campaign Donations for Johanniter Christmas pri
A fruitful development partnership as well as a trusting and reliable relationship such as the one that has existed between Canadian machine manufacturer Husky Injection Molding Systems and control system supplier Beckhoff for roughly 20 years now is a rarity these days. Husky recently underscored this by honoring Beckhoff with its EMEA
Applied Motion Products offers an extended line of stepper motors with IP65 ratings that are dustproof and resistant to water pressure impact, making them ideal for use in wet and dusty applications. Utilizing advanced seal protection technology, the IP65-rated step motors feature sealed laminations,
JW Winco, Inc. now has available an expanded range of Rod End Bearings, including GN 648.1/GN 648.2 Steel Zinc-Plated, Tapped Type or with Threaded Stem and GN 648.5/GN 648.6 Stainless Steel, Tapped Type or with Threaded Stem. The GN 648.1 and the GN 648.2 zinc plated steel rod end bearings housing’s have a blue passiva
Regal Beloit Corporation, a leading manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation and power transmission components, announced that its Sealmaster PN Gold mounted ball bearings have achieved third party IP69K certification. Ingress Protection (IP) Marking rates the degree of protection pr
Quality Bearings & Components, a distributor of the world’s leading bearing manufacturers and bearing maintenance equipment introduces the “BETEX Cone Heater”. The BETEX Cone Heater is used to heat bearings and other drive components, developed specifically for the smaller workshop; it is an affordable alternative to larg
Siemens Digital Industries Software announces its selection by Navantia, a leading European ship builder, as its technological partner to digitalize the company’s shipbuilding process. Using Siemens’ Xcelerator platform, Navantia will implement a comprehensive digital twin for its new F-110 Frigate program, thus meeting the S
Expert answer provided by Norm Parker, General Motors The short answer to this question is a resounding, “false.” But there is confusing information flying around that may be the source of these rumors. Let’s start with the highlevel goal of breaking-in or wearing-in an axle. There are two big wear mechanisms in an axle—
Altra has recently extended the scope and functionality of its virtual exhibit at http://www.altraex.com. The immersive and interactive trade show environment provides visitors around the world with convenient 24/7 access to browse the extensive portfolio of motion control and power transmission products offered by Altra’s 27 global
NSK Ltd. (NSK; Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; President & CEO: Toshihiro Uchiyama) will exhibit new products and technologies at the International Robot Exhibition 2019 (iREX 2019), to be held at Tokyo Big Site on December 18-21, 2019. The robotization of society has been rapidly advancing, driven by Industry 4.0, smar
More than half of Alaska’s ferries will be out of service amid a lack of funds to repair the vessels, transportation officials said. The state Department of Transportation and Public Facilities announced this week that the Aurora and the LeConte will be pulled from service after inspections revealed required steel repla
