Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Machine Designers",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Electrohydraulic control systems explained from
British Fluid Power Association, which we summarised at the time by saying "Hardback book which offers machine designers and builders an up-to-date appreciation of the potential for electrohydraulic control of machines".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Gearbox sensors boost production control from
Alpha Gear Drives: "Today's manufacturing processes are pushing the limit of conventional drive mechanisms in striving for more precise control, better process management and optimal machine designs".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Danaher Motion
concerning its Small frame Cartridge DDR motors
- take a look at Direct-drive motors come in smaller sizes
which says: "With virtually no limitation in terms of the motor to load inertia torque ratio there is no need for mechanical gearing systems between the motor and load".
Take a look also at the news release from Bielomatik, Lubricant slashes quantities needed,
as well as Safety kit suits machinery designers from Procter Machinery Guarding,
and Vision system upgrade spots edges from National Instruments.
See also:
Stepper motors cut costs
(September 2007)
Festo's CMMS-ST controller and EMMS-ST stepper motor combination delivers up to 6.5nm torque and speeds up to 2000rev/min
Right-angled gearheads open doors
(May 2007)
ZF's SWG right-angled gearheads significantly reduced purchase costs and offered additional safety for Oculas 2.0
Cylinders offer high-accuracy positioning
(May 2007)
Festo's DNCE series electrical cylinders are available in 32, 40 and 63mm frame sizes and with standard stroke lengths from 100 to 800mm in 100mm steps depending on size
Safety controller receives new functions
(May 2007)
New software allows the PNOZmulti safety controller to be used to monitor for broken shearpins on applications such as hoists
Distributor targets Turkish machine designers
(March 2007)
Eksen Engineering will distribute the Axstream suite of multidisciplinary design optimisation software to the Turkish turbomachinery industry
Hybrids offer the best of both worlds
(March 2007)
There are many linear actuation applications where the choice between hydraulics and pneumatics is a tradeoff, says Gary Dawson of Hoerbiger-Origa
Training initiatives launched
(March 2007)
Festo is unveiling a new series of electrical piston-rod cylinders which provide high-accuracy programmable positioning capabilities and are compatible with its DNC pneumatic cylinders
Linear motion assembly allows gradual changes
(February 2007)
A reciprocating linear motion assembly from Amacoil/Uhing enables the automatic increase or decrease of the travel distance on the fly, without requiring programming or electronic controls
Intelligent servo actuator moves to new level
(August 2006)
Integrating torque and force sensors directly into the housings of motion control products improves process control
Design software claims new ground in efficiency
(October 2005)
SolidWorks 2006 is the newest and most powerful version of the number-one 3D mechanical design software it has been shipping to the mainstream market for nearly a decade
3D mechanical design comes right up to date
(June 2005)
SolidWorks 2006 features a host of new and unique capabilities claimed to help designers and engineers bring better products more quickly to market, and to more easily transition from 2D to 3D design
A universal network for automation
(May 2005)
Mark Freeman of Siemens Automation and Drives discusses how the latest developments in Profinet have made it a universal communications network for all automation tasks
Solving the problem of roller chain corrosion
(April 2005)
Robert Young of Tsubaki UK provides an overview of the causes and the cures for chain corrosion
Food machinery controls keep it clean
(March 2005)
A new range of hygienic pushbuttons, control devices and indicator lights have been designed specifically to meet the health and safety requirements of EC directives for the food and beverage market
Linear guides come with digital feedback
(March 2005)
Two new versions of the Schneeberger Advanced Measuring System are now available with digital interfaces: the AMSD 3-A (for Roller Monorail) and 4-A (for Ball Monorail)
System gets the measure of moving products
(February 2005)
The optoControl ODC 2600-40 is a noncontact, high speed, LED-micrometer measurement system with an inbuilt high resolution CCD camera for measuring a wide range of geometric dimensions
Free guide to machinery guarding standards
(February 2005)
Procter Machinery Guarding is giving away a free guide to machinery guarding standards
Free guide to machinery guarding standards
(February 2005)
Procter Machinery Guarding is giving away a free guide to machinery and conveyor guarding standards
Fast-fit cover keeps linear guideways smooth
(December 2004)
Schneeberger has made a significant addition to its line of Monorail BM linear guideway accessories
Motion controller spreads its power
(November 2004)
The Maestro is a novel motion montroller that is capable of driving 126 axes, with interpolation on 16
Linear-motor-driven gantry is lower cost solution
(October 2004)
Gantry-style x-y positioning systems based on linear brushless servomotors and linear-motion-guide bearing technologies provide a cost effective single-source solution machine builders
Software aids advanced motion control
(October 2004)
A new release of NYCe3000 provides machine designers and motion control engineers with the latest means to design and develop machine control systems and motion control systems
Gearhead has the right angle on efficiency
(August 2004)
Alpha's new HG+ right-angle gearhead allows machine designers to solve long-standing inefficiencies associated with right-angle applications
Understanding BS EN953:1998
(July 2004)
Jeremy Procter looks at the standard governing general requirements for the design and construction of fixed and movable machine guards
Find out about proposed new noise Regulations
(July 2004)
Procter Machinery Guarding is urging machine builders to study the HSE's proposals for new Control of Noise at Work Regulations, as it gives an insight into what will soon be required
Door handle takes safety sensor onboard
(June 2004)
The BNS-B20 is a novel door handle that features an integrated coded magnetic safety sensor
3D design software boosts productivity
(June 2004)
SolidWorks 2005 boasts powerful drawing capabilities, unparalleled ease of use and a host of new productivity features, accelerating the adoption of 3D design and speeding the pace of industry
Spiral bevel gearboxes offer many options
(June 2004)
Neeter Drive offers a vast variety of spiral bevel gearboxes in its four ranges, but it's the original range N that offers the key to the majority of applications
Bigger balls raise screw capacity
(June 2004)
New from Steinmeyer at IMTS in Chicago this September will be a line of ground ball screws with very high load carrying capacity, some with dynamic ratings up to 1MN
Linear guides integrate encoders
(June 2004)
Schneeberger will exhibit two new versions of its Advanced Measuring System AMSA Generation 3-A (for Roller Monorail MR) and 4-A (for Ball Monorail BM) at IMTS 2004
Ways to rigidity and long-life lubrication
(June 2004)
The MUL series of miniature linear ways features a U-shaped track for high rigidity and has slide units fitted with IKO's C-sleeve lubricating component to offer extended service life
Drive for logical applications
(May 2004)
Demand is increasing for intelligent variable speed drives that can perform basic logic functions - features provided by the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 40 AC drive from Rockwell Automation
Understanding BS EN 953, the guarding standard
(May 2004)
Jeremy Procter, Convenor of the European Standards Committee responsible for Machine Guards, and Managing Director of Procter Machinery Guarding, discusses BS EN 953, the machinery guarding standard
Clever ducting protects cables and personnel
(May 2004)
Machine designers often have a mental picture of their machine that extends as far as the control cabinets and the gland plates, but cable ducting should not be viewed as 'somebody else's problem'