Machine Building

Robotic hand is driven by electric linear actuators

A student design project to create a robotic hand has utilised Thomson electric linear actuators to provide the gripping motion for the fingers and thumb.

31st July 2009

Compressors deliver high-quality air and energy savings

Atlas Copco has provided expertise, software simulations and compressors to enable Knauf Insulation to improve the energy-efficiency of its compressed air production and utilisation.

6th July 2009

Rotary screw compressor selected for aeration system

Atlas Copco has supplied a GA15 VSD 15 kW rotary screw compressor for an aeration system that prevents sluice gates from becoming blocked with silt.

6th July 2009

LNG-FPSO plant benefits from turboexpander compressors

Atlas Copco is supplying six turboexpander compressors that will produce low-temperature nitrogen necessary for natural gas liquefaction.

6th July 2009

Rapid payback for servo press and robotic handling systems

Schmidt Technology has designed and manufactured a number of specialist servo presses, several integrated with robotic handling systems, enabling its customer to achieve payback in around nine months for some installations.

26th June 2009

Customised presses boost productivity and reduce scrap

Schmidt Technology has designed and manufactured specialist servo presses, some integrated with robotic handling systems, to enable Millipore to increase productivity, reduce downtime and minimise scrap in its membrane filter cutting lines.

26th June 2009

Radical Sportscars utilise Parvalux electric motors

Radical Sportscars is using Parvalux motors in the Paddle shift systems for its car transmissions.

21st June 2009

Cable carriers help to minimise automation downtime

Whenever Guedel needs to use a cable carrier on one of its automation systems, the company uses products from Igus.

18th June 2009

Variable-speed drives achieve rapid payback at Chester Zoo

JBC Controls has installed Danfoss variable-speed drives at Chester Zoo, resulting in energy savings worth thousands of pounds per year and a payback period of less than one year.

18th June 2009

Applications demonstrate benefits of plastic bearings

Igus has a number of case studies that illustrate the benefits offered by its Igubal plain bearings compared with traditional steel types.

11th June 2009