Week 27 April - 3 May 2008
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Rapid prototyping helps recreate ancient colours
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Multicoloured Gods breaks new ground as the first large-scale effort to recreate the original appearance of ancient sculpture.
News from DSM Somos, 28 April 2008
Rotary valves handle limestone demands
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HDG rotary valves are frequently used to provide high levels of discharge control for fine powders which are subject to flooding.
News from Rota Val, 28 April 2008
Encoders automate container lifting
Three TMA50 absolute encoders with stainless steel housings have been used to automate a container lifting facility on the Maria S Merian research ship.
News from Encoder Technology, 28 April 2008
Switch LEDs ease troubleshooting
LEDs on four of the eight corners make it possible for users to see all status information regardless of the angle of view.
News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB, 28 April 2008
Software provides a single development environment
By using a single tool, machine manufacturers no longer have to spend large amounts of money to implement interfaces between the controllers, drives and visualisation application.
News from B and R Industrial Automation Corp, 28 April 2008
Taiwanese subsidiary improves local support
Renishaw (Taiwan) will offer improved commercial and technical support to customers throughout the Taiwanese market.
News from Renishaw, 28 April 2008
Further information availableViscosity monitoring aids chocolate tempering
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A UK manufacturer of chocolate products recently installed Hydramotion XL7 online viscometers on pipelines to its mixing tanks as part of a global automation project.
News from Hydramotion, 28 April 2008
Servo drives provide fine control in tough jobs
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If the two hydraulic rams were allowed to operate without a control system to keep them in balance, the whole system could easily tip over.
News from Moog Controls, 28 April 2008
Modular valves ease installation
The IsysNet system is based on a modular construction, using robust quick-fit latching mechanisms that enable valve, I/O and communication modules to be installed on common manifold units in seconds.
News from Parker Hannifin, 28 April 2008
Secure broadband eases equipment monitoring
Talk2M offers full integration of IT security standards by allowing an internet communication "tunnel" between the user and the remote machine, without any IT network security changes at either end.
News from MAC Solutions (UK), 28 April 2008
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