‘Just-In-Time’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release Split roller bearings used on colliery conveyors from Revolvo, which we summarised at the time by saying "SRB Split Roller Bearings from Revolvo are being used at the Hatfield Colliery near Doncaster. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Dawn Mini Logger enables in-vehicle diagnostics from HEM Data Corp: "HEM Data has introduced the Dawn Mini Logger, which fits within the mating OBD (J1962) connector under the dashboard for in-vehicle diagnostics. ".

In November 2009, we covered the news from HT Servo - take a look at HT Servo motor has integrated microstepping driver which says: "HT Servo has released its improved Silverpak 23D Plus, a high-torque NEMA 23-step motor with an integrated microstepping driver. ".

Take a look also at the news release from Anca Industrial Supplies, MX7 grinder makes tools with up to 16mm diameters, as well as OSIL releases the Rapid Deployment Buoy from OSIL (Ocean Scientific International), and DS refrigerant dryers reduce energy consumption from Boge Compressors.

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Pitch gears with intelligent shaft sealing (November 2009)

Simrit has developed a radial-shaft seal system featuring a leakage sensor that allows for telediagnosis of the shaft seal and automatically sends a signal when the seal's wear limit is reached.

3Dconnexion 3D mice extend power of Catia V6R2010 (November 2009)

3Dconnexion has announced its range of 3D mice, including the Spacepilot Pro flagship 3D mouse, is now supported by Dassault Systemes' Catia Version 6 2010 virtual design solution.

Objet material offers rubber-like characteristics (November 2009)

Objet Geometries has released the TangoBlackPlus, a material that allows designers and manufacturers to create high-quality parts that closely resemble a broad range of rubber products.

Agilent adds J-Bert N4903B to Superspeed USB test (November 2009)

Agilent Technologies has enhanced its Superspeed USB test solution portfolio by adding new test fixtures and J-Bert N4903B, which provides automated compliance tests and characterisation.

Maplesoft solution enables fast model development (November 2009)

Maplesoft has announced several products that will help educators, researchers and students better understand and manage engineering modelling and simulation problems.

Ceram tests resilience of YSZ used in implants (November 2009)

Ceram is offering a full suite of testing for Yttria-Stabilised Zirconia (YSZ) destined for surgical implants, as defined in ISO 13356 standards.

Savi provides wireless monitoring for shipment (November 2009)

Highland Spring has signed a contract with Savi Networks to provide wireless monitoring for exported shipments of Highland Spring water.

IFM PMD camera sees in three dimensions at once (November 2009)

The Efector PMD 3D camera from IFM Electronic is the first industrial camera that 'sees' in three dimensions at once.

Just-in-time service beats 24 hour deadline

A heavy-duty gearbox critical to a leading UK pigments producer was delivered by David Brown Engineering in less than 24 hours, preventing production losses of up to GBP 10,000 per hour.
Just-in-time circuit breakers for Arjo

E-T-A Circuit Breakers has become one of a select few suppliers to patient handling equipment manufacturer Arjo Limited to be granted the status of Fast Track Supplier.