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Hybrid transport makes personalized mass production profitable

At the Hannover Messe, B&R showed for the first time how ACOPOStrak can be combined with conventional conveyor belts.

Conveyors
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Chain of innovations helps put Tsubaki at the forefront of technology

MRO professionals see the real-world effects of technological innovation. In some instances, this can lead to reduced working pressures, while in others they can be left to (literally) pick up the...

Energy Chains
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Harmonic filtering on board diamond mining vessel

Namibia in southwest Africa has 3,700 square miles of diamond concession at sea, which is expected to yield millions of carats of marine gemstones for the next five decades. CP Automation, helped...

Filters/Filtering
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Babcock Wanson process heating solutions supports chemical plant expansion

Blackburn Chemicals has installed a range of Babcock Wanson process heating systems into its Lancashire factory as part of a major expansion programme.

Heating Systems
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Chainflex CFSOFT cables for fast movements in small spaces

igus extends its range of chainflex cables with the introduction of cables that are optimised for fast, short strokes with minimum bend radius factor of 5xd.

Energy Chains
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Fit-and-forget push-pull actuator ensures high operational reliability

The Grob Linear Chain actuator from R.A. Rodriguez is a hugely popular system for push-pull applications involving long strokes, where space is at a premium and weight needs to be minimised.

valve actuators
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Extended range of ball bearings now available

Applications requiring larger bearing sizes can now benefit from longer maintenance intervals and greater resistance to contamination.

Bearings
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ERIKS warns industrial hose selection is critical to minimising fire risk

A one-type-fits-all approach to non-conductive hoses is being used across industry despite many being unsuitable for certain applications and liquids.

Health and Safety
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Strengthening the UK’s robotics output

New whitepaper explores the challenges facing UK robotics market

Robots
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JCB creates 600 jobs to meet unprecedented demand

Unprecedented global demand for JCB equipment will see the company create 600 new jobs in the next three months – with 200 available for immediate start.

Plant Operations
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ThinManager software release improves operator productivity

Updated thin client software gives workers better access to production information with improved visualisation and mobility

Plant Operations
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Low backlash planetary gearboxes are compact & highly precise

A new range of Framo Morat planetary gearboxes from R. A. Rodriguez are particularly suitable for applications which call for high positioning accuracy, rigidity, smoothness of running, low operating...

Gearboxes