Tag: design

High-performance motors dispense with expensive rare-earth magnets

Applications ranging from servo motors for industrial automation, through to electric and…

Linear progression: using linear motors

Machine builders often have to create linear motion, for which the default…

Replace, upgrade or retrofit – a designer's AC drive dilemma

When redesigning a motor-driven application, a vital decision has to be taken:…

Tier 4 compliant industrial diesels

Kim Mulder outlines the benefits of a new range of engines which…

Easier mating-thread alignment

PEM fasteners with 'float' capability enable easier mating-thread alignment

AS9100 certification

Ondrives is currently working towards AS9100 certification, which is the most recognised…

New eddy current sensors with integrated EEPROM

Sensors and cables are equipped with an integrated EEPROM chip, which includes…

Diverting shaft currents away from the bearings

The Inpro/Seal Current Diverter Ring and Motor Grounding Sea divert harmful shaft…

How robots can play a role in Europe's economic recovery

Whilst Europe waits to see how the problems with the Euro will…

Bolts with waisted shanks put rail company back on track

SBB and Bossard AG worked in a very close co-operation to develop…