Article Archive

Article archive

Motoring on

Rounding up the latest product and technology developments in motors and drives

Taxi transition

How an icon of London heritage is transitioning its production towards a greener future

The merits of UV disinfection

Don’t be complacent about hygiene in the post-Covid era: Ken Kershener reveals the benefits of full facility disinfection across air, water and surfaces

Propelling opposed piston engines into the spotlight

Opposed piston (OP) engines have been on the fringes for a long time. Could a new design propel this interesting engine architecture into the limelight? Jon Lawson investigates

Automated alignment systems

Automated alignment systems for assembly and packaging of SiPh chips expanded

Functional adhesives and UV curing systems for flexible electronics

Flexible electronics manufacturers are pushing traditional boundaries such as volumetric form factor, functionality, and design flexibility in consumer electronics.

In the bag

Sustainable bagging of carbon black for the electromobility revolution

AGV and AMR charging

Improving alignment for charging AGVs and AMRs

Battery basics

Testing and quality control in automotive engineering: Taking a look at the battery test landscape

Permanent overband magnet selection criteria

Permanent overband magnets are commonplace in most mines and quarries

Pipeline clamp demand surges amid energy security concerns

The support for net zero targets through innovative decommissioning projects are driving up demand for subsea clamps and connectors

New stepper motor

Introducing a new stepper motor that boasts exceptionally high speed and dynamics

Thermal barriers

How can customised 3D safety components for batteries help to ensure safer electric cars?

Superior sensors

Accurate humidity measurements improve baking efficiency and consistency

Conveying expertise

Processors can mitigate risk and prevent many safety issues by using closed conveyor systems designed with sanitation in mind and capable of automated wet cleaning

Diminish the dangers of dust

Melina Diaz outlines the steps required to comply with legislation designed to ensure workplaces are optimally placed to minimise the possibility of combustible dust creating an explosion risk

Axial flux motor technology

Driving the future of transport with axial flux motor technology

Driving sustainability in mining through connectivity

How to actively reduce CO2 emissions and fuel consumption across the industry.

Unlocking value

Still seen primarily as a prototyping technology, additive manufacturing is getting a boost from AI and machine learning software that can help with AM decision making

A brighter future

Stuart Head details the benefits of LED lighting for hazardous environments here

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