Machine Building

Humanoid robot utilises 80 maxon DC servo motors

A total of 80 maxon DC servo motors are being used in the ECCEROBOT-2, developed by the University of Zurich's Artificial Intelligence Lab, which mimics human physiology in terms of muscle-driven motion.

18th July 2011

Handheld vibration monitors pay for themselves in two months

Schaeffler has supplied FAG Detector III handheld vibration monitoring systems with modified software to enable Siemens Mobility to check train traction motors for early signs of bearing damage.

17th July 2011

Bearings and support services provided for the Eiffel Tower

FAG Industrial Services is now providing the operators of the Eiffel Tower with bearings, technical support in bearing selection, vibration analysis and bearing mounting services.

17th July 2011

Energy-recovery compressors save Sony 700,000kWh per year

Atlas Copco's compressor-installed energy recovery systems are enabling Sony to save over 700,000kWh per year through.

17th July 2011

Cutting system is customised for use on pipe-laying vessel

ESAB has designed and manufactured a customised supplied Falcon FXA 3000 cutting system for installation onboard a semi-submersible crane and pipe-laying vessel.

13th July 2011

Disposable masks provide convenient, comfortable protection

ESAB Filtair Flat and Filtair Pro disposable respirator masks are being used by operatives at Ferguson Shipbuilders, regardless of the task they are performing.

12th July 2011

Laser line scanner inspects run-out of complex gears

Micro-Epsilon's has supplied a scanCONTROL 2800-25 laser line scanner to EHR for use in an optical measurement system that checks the run-out characteristics of complex gears.

11th July 2011

Laser profile scanner aids control of pipe welding process

Micro-Epsilon has supplied a scanCONTROL 2710 laser profile scanner to Metco of Israel for monitoring a weld profile and providing feedback to help control the production process.

11th July 2011

3D and colour camera performs multiple inspection tasks

Sick's ColorRanger E 3D and colour imaging camera is the key component in a new high-speed conveyor-based quality control and reject system developed by Adbro Controls.

28th June 2011