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By Jared Worth Overview HVAC systems are a staple in buildings across the U.S.. It’s a convenience many can’t imagine living without, thus reliable performance is expected. This performance cannot be achieved without quality...
By Jared Worth Top drive systems have become the standard in drilling rigs, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be improved further. Many top drive systems lack a heavy-duty cable management solution, instead relying...
By Jared Worth The world’s first non-chemical robotic weeding for cereal crops, made by agri-tech start up Small Robot Company, has successfully identified and killed weeds at a field trial in Hampshire. The wheeled...
In this white paper, learn about a simple solution that can have a positive, long-term impact on profitability for OEMs and their customers: the elimination of bearing lubricant. Further explore the hidden costs of...
In contrast to a few years ago, people today ask themselves less and less whether they should replace a metal plain bearing with a plastic one. Plain bearings made of plastics or plastic compounds...
Linear bearings are machine elements that perform a linear movement. Rolling or sliding elements transmit the forces that occur. In this white paper, two linear guide concepts are compared: sliding on plastics as well...
The requirements for precision of machine tools are constantly growing. Their increasing automation gives specific challenges; for example, the influence of the vibration of machine components on the finished workpiece is an important factor...
A power and signal supply system for heavy-duty applications is an example of the creativity of design engineers and how quickly they implement their ideas in the heavy machinery industry. Originally developed for a...
Today, e-chain® cable carriers are a standard machine part throughout automation technology. Their application spectrum is similarly broad–from semiconductor manufacture in cleanrooms to container cranes. As varied as chains are, there are technology trends...
In the area of automation and mechanical engineering, linear axes are important elements that can be used for simple positioning tasks or for the implementation of complex, high-precision multi-axis systems. Linear actuators and linear...