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Sealed Encoders Ideal for Harsh Environments
BEI introduces the ES encoder series, a new line of environmentally sealed encoders designed specifically for harsh industrial applications. Through the use of a magnetic hub, these rugged incremental encoders are completely enclosed and sealed. The hub is installed on the equipment’s mating shaft, leaving a small air gap between it and the encoder. This isolates the encoder from high shock and vibration and makes them highly tolerant of sh...
Dorner conveyors have the answers in pharmaceutical automation project
Dorner conveyors were recently specified in a very unique project for a pharmaceutical third party logistics (3PL) provider that offers drug reprocessing for major retail chains and pharmaceutical manufacturers. The drugs handled range from common antibiotics to highly controlled narcotics. This keeps their facility and processes under the watchful eye of the Food and Drug authorities to ensure that the product is properly tracked and routed to t...
Techno's new Introduction to CNC Machining Curriculum Proves To Be a One-Stop Teaching Aid
Techno, Inc.'s Educational CNC Division is excited to introduce the new Basic Manufacturing Skills: An Introduction to CNC Machining curriculum, available for technology education courses from Grades 6 through College. This unique curriculum comes with a 170-page Curriculum Workbook and an Instructor's CD with all projects, software files and tests ready for customization. All Techno Servo CNC machines come with a free sample copy of the Workbook...
SKF Professor Stathis Ioannides receives Leonardo da Vinci award
Professor Stathis Ioannides has been presented with the Leonardo da Vinci award for his advanced work in the field of tribology. In particular, the award has been presented for Professor Ioannides’ work in bridging the gap between tribology theory and its technical and practical application throughout industry, and his contribution to the design of new rolling bearings.
Tactile Pressure Sensors for use at temperatures up to 200 C (400 F)
Tekscan, Inc, announces high temperature, tactile pressure sensors for use in environments up to 200 °Celsius (400 °Fahrenheit).
Birmingham City University’s technology transfer scheme for Accelerate brings benefits to many SMEs and ‘Best Birmingham Company’ prize to one!
A Birmingham City University team has successfully completed its latest two-year automotive supply chain support programme for Birmingham Chamber’s Accelerate programme. It has also seen scheme beneficiary, Barkley Plastics carry off both the ‘Large SME’ and ‘Best Birmingham Company’ titles in Accelerate’s 2008 Supplier Awards.
Workshop explores how UK Industry might measure its ability to innovate
Concern over the low level of UK Industry’s innovation performance, led the West Midlands Regional Observatory (WMRO) and Birmingham City University’s Faculty of Technology Innovation and Development, to co-host a workshop for researchers and industry bodies from across the region, and beyond.
HI-LINE STRENGTHENS CUSTOMER SERVICES TEAM
Hi-line are pleased to announce the recent appointment of Nigel Winfield to the management team, reporting directly to company directors, Steven Smith and Michael Thurlow.
Creaform Introduces New C-Link for Faster and Easier Inspection of Complex Parts
Creaform is proud to introduce the latest improvement to its inspection systems: the C-Link functionality. Through C-Link, it is possible to network up to 4 C-Tracks and operate them simultaneously with a HandyPROBE portable CMM or a MetraSCAN 3D optical CMM scanner.
Master Chemical Enters Its Third Decade In The UK … with its main focus on R&D
In the twenty years since Master Chemical Corporation established a foothold in the UK a lot has changed in the metalworking world. And naturally the UK arm of this specialist in production fluids has changed with it. Now the company that was initially set-up to supply and support the UK market not only serves the wider Europe and beyond but is also the research and development centre for the entire region.