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Series of roller chains designed for high fatigue strength
Chain manufacturer iwis will present the new HBC baler chains for harvesters at Agritechnica 2017 in Hannover, Germany. The iwis HBC (Heavy Baler Chain) series of roller chains has been developed specially for use in balers. HBC roller chains have fatigue strength and wear resistance.
Finally a pressure sensor with E1 automotive approval
Variohm EuroSensor has released the new SMO3100 which is able to provide wide ranging automotive pressure application solutions.With E1 automotive approval, a wide selection of pressure ports and electrical interfaces plus an extensive choice of range options, Variohm´s new and competitively priced SMO3100 series ratiometric transducer will suit applications in demanding automotive environments such as motorsports, off-road vehicles, constr...
Latest imaging products on show at Imaging & Sensor Summit
Imaging provider FRAMOS will be presenting its imaging portfolio of products from sensors to finished systems at the European Imaging & Sensor Summit in Grenoble, France, 20th-22ndSeptember, 2017. FRAMOS will educate current and potential users about the latest advances in machine vision and provide practical solutions to industry-specific challenges in Automotive, Industrial, Medical and Agricultural at Booth 48.
aCar: an electric car for Africa
An electric car for Africa, custom-designed for the needs of the population there, that strengthens rural structures and helps drive the economy: Scientists at the TUM and partners have been working intensively towards this goal for four years. They present their new prototype to the public at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt from September 12 to 15, 2017. The aCar is designed for passenger and cargo transportation and is also inte...
Precision farming: Technological solution to global agricultural woes
The precision farming market was valued at $3.68bn in 2016, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.5% to reach $7.87bn by 2020.
Creating business intelligence for agricultural solutions
Working mainly with multi-national organisations, AZLOGICA’s provides asset management via its telematic software. With businesses across all sectors realising the potential benefits and opportunities that IoT can bring them, AZLOGICA has worked across government, agriculture, insurance and transport industries.
Silicon can quadruple anode capacity in Li-ion batteries
According to new research from the University of Eastern Finland, silicon – the second most abundant element in the earth’s crust – shows great promise in Li-ion batteries. By replacing graphite anodes with silicon, it is possible to quadruple anode capacity.In a climate-neutral society, renewable and emission-free sources of energy, such as wind and solar power, will become increasingly widespread.
Mechanical Backlash: How much is too much?
When you hear the word backlash, it is a natural reaction to assume it is a bad thing which needs to be designed out of every engineered system.The reality isn’t so simple, as Ian Carr, Managing Director of Drive Line Technologies, explains: “There are times when backlash is unacceptable; other times when it does not really have any effect at all; and sometimes when controlled backlash is actually a benefit.”
Fleet managers become super heroes with multi-facetted support
It can be a challenge keeping one hard-working vehicle on the road and operating efficiently, but when it comes to running a large fleet, superhuman effort is required by all concerned. Fleet managers can drive efficiency into their procedures by using suppliers that offer a wide portfolio of products, backed up with experience, expertise and excellent customer service.
X-2 platform features low latency control system
Digital Concepts Engineering is launching the X-2 Unmanned Ground Vehicle fitted with the Marionette control system at DSEI. Exhibited as a CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) detection platform it is also well suited to EOD, search and rescue, perimeter patrol, communications relay, mine detection and clearing, light weapon mount and load moving tasks and is capable of manual or autonomous operation.