‘Retrofit’
An Engineeringtalk guide
Start with the news release
Renishaw TRS2 saves Lamborghini EUR150K a year from
Renishaw, which we summarised at the time by saying "Same Deutz-Fahr, manufacturer of Lamborghini, Same and Deutz-Fahr tractors, has cut non-productive tool checking on four Mazak FMS cells by retrofitting Renishaw's TRS2 tool-recognition systems. ".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Energy-saving HVAC conversion solution launched from
Rockwell Automation: "Rockwell Automation has launched the Allen-Bradley Fanmaster energy-saving package.".
In September 2009, we covered the news from ESAB
- take a look at ABB and Esab jointly create arc-welding robot
which says: "ABB and Esab have joined forces to create the ultimate arc-welding robot, designed for 'plug and play' within half a day.".
Take a look also at the news release from Baldor UK, Direct-drive solution controls cooling tower fans,
as well as Emerson adapts power plant for dual-fuel operation from Emerson Process Management,
and Rotary spray balls replace static versions from Bete.
Latest stories...
Caledyne introduces balance pump (August 2009)
Caledyne has launched its balance pump, part of its complete commercial deliquification offering, designed to transform operations of mature gas wells.
Marine fuel polishing system for smaller vessels (July 2009)
The Racor division of Parker Hannifin has introduced an ultra-low power marine fuel polishing system for use in smaller commercial and pleasure vessels.
Parker announces Par<>Fit filter elements (July 2009)
Parker Hannifin has announced a range of competitively priced Parker quality replacement filter elements.
Heat-recovery system optimises compressors (June 2009)
David Burton, general manager of Boge Compressors, has discussed how compressed-air users can optimise their compressed-air related energy usages through heat recovery.
Custom-design service offered by Applied (June 2009)
Applied Measurements has revealed that its custom-design services for its range of load cells, torque sensors, pressure transducers and displacement sensors is helping machine builders save costs.
Acromag releases 993EN and 994EN I/O modules (June 2009)
Acromag's new 993EN and 994EN Busworks Ethernet I/O modules for distributed I/O and Scada provide 16-channel 16-bit A/D interfaces for single-ended analogue voltage or current input signals.
DC drives reduce energy consumption (May 2009)
Sprint Electric has supplied DC drives for retrofitting an obsolete embossing line for laminate manufacturing at Renolit Cramlington.
Optical encoders used in crane application (May 2009)
As the exclusive UK distributor for Wachendorff Automation, Variohm Eurosensor presents the following technical note on high-performance optical encoders used in a crane application.
Further reading
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Moss offers CNC retrofits and upgrades
Moss Group Automation has announced that it now offers special purpose equipment as well as CNC retrofits, mechanical refurbishment and upgrades.
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Pressure transmitters offer easy retrofitting
Endress + Hauser's Cerabar S and Deltabar S are built to last, with a robust dual-chambered stainless steel or epoxy coated aluminium housing.
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