‘Autodesk Mechanical Desktop’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release Lotus hybrid reaches 0-60mph in four seconds from Lotus, which we summarised at the time by saying "Lotus Engineering has introduced the Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid concept, a technology demonstrator with a plug-in hybrid drive system and technologies for enhanced driver involvement. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release A700 series measures vector acceleration from Sherborne Sensors: "Sherborne Sensors has announced the US debut of the A700 high-precision MEMS-based (variable capacitive) solid-state accelerometers, which measure single or dual-axis vector acceleration.".

In March 2010, we covered the news from WEG Electric Motors - take a look at WEG designs slip-ring motor for compressor testing which says: "WEG has supplied a 45-tonne, 14,000kW, 10,000V high-voltage slip-ring motor for the testing of large radial, axial and geared compressors at the Man Turbo Oberhausen plant.".

Take a look also at the news release from SKF, Test kit assesses grease conditions in the field, as well as Softinway offers turbomachinery training courses from Softinway, and LVDT range suitable for high-frequency response from RDP Electronics.

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Laser system combines Focustrac and Pifoc (February 2010)

Motion X and PI have developed a novel, laser-based system that combines Motion X's high-bandwidth autofocus sensor with PI's high-speed piezo-driven Pifoc objective and Z positioners.

Laider consultancy enables CE marking for bridge (February 2010)

With the aid of services provided by Laidler Associates, the refurbished Portumna road bridge in Galway has become the first bridge in the Ireland to carry CE marking.

EZV line shafts enable manual phase adjustment (February 2010)

The EZV series of adjustable line shafts is said to provide a convenient location for manual phase adjustment along a mechanical drive system.

Box-Container Dumper forms dust-tight seal (February 2010)

The Box-Container Dumper forms a dust-tight seal between the container and the equipment, tips the container and discharges bulk material through a chute at controlled rates.

Ondrives website enables easier navigation (February 2010)

Ondrives has introduced its updated website, said to feature a new clean design with easier navigation to the specific product areas and clear, concise search options for finding products.

3D printer has small footprint for desktop use (February 2010)

Stratasys has expanded its product line with the Uprint Plus, an enhanced version of the Dimension Uprint personal 3D printer.

APD connectors now suitable for armoured vehicles (February 2010)

ITT Interconnect Solutions has announced the suitability of circular APD connectors for certain wheeled armoured-vehicle applications if military specifications are not required.