Using virtual reality to design and simulate power plant performance
There has never been more interest in environmentally-friendly power generation technologies such…
Renewable energy experts from Parker form focused team
Parker Hannifin has created a Renewable Energy Team that draws together European…
Electroactive polymer actuators feature microstructured surface
For more than 50 years the potential for electroactive polymers to be…
Versatile metal expands into new role in tree-top walkway
Andy Foster looks at how a versatile metal has been put to…
IO-Link adapter connects standard sensors to IO-Link
Siemens is launching the Simatic PX130C adapter that connects standard devices to…
Plain slewing bearings use self-lubricating polymer
Igus says its low-friction slewing bearings offer a number of advantages over…
Multi-billion dollar investment spurs US transition to smart energy grid
A US$3.4b (EUR2.32b) investment in the US smart energy grid is expected…
Modelling and testing renewable energy technologies
Jon Severn looks modelling, simulation and testing technologies used in the development…
How does magnetism in pipes stop the welding process?
Magnetic arc blow can be a serious issue with some pipe welding…
WEG – An expanding global success story in power supply, distribution, transmission, control and automation systems
WEG is a fast-growing, US$3-billion, global automation and control company, with expansion…