October 1, 2005
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Waverunner Part 1
He invented the ac induction motor. He also invented radio, radar, neon and fluorescent lighting, and the electrical power system that illuminates the...
In RESPONSE
Looking for a number I really enjoyed your most recent Fun with Fundamentals problem in the September 2005 issue. For some reason it wasn't identified...
Design, control, test software improves productivity
National Instruments, Austin, upgraded its graphical development platform to LabVIEW 8, which improves the productivity of engineers and scientists in...
World machine tool demand on the rise
World demand for machine tool products metal cutting and metal-forming machine tools and accessories is projected to increase 5.2% per year through 2009...
Omission
In the September issue Productivity Forum, Jeff Pedu of Placid Industries, Inc. (Lake Placid, N.Y.) should have been mentioned in the panel of experts....
Company news
ABB Inc., Raleigh, N.C., recently made two key appointments to its Low Voltage Systems division. Bruce Wittbrodt was named senior vice president and general...
Contactless energy transfer system resists interference
A new contactless energy transfer system by drive technology supplier SEW-Eurodrive, Lyman, S.C., does not cause electromagnetic interference and is insensitive...
AC vector technology provides efficient and flexible alternative to servos
AC vector technology continues to increase in servo applications, such as in an automotive timing-chain manufacturing plant recently serviced by distributor...
Mechanical and electrical manufacturers form strategic alliance
THK America Inc., Schaumburg Ill., and Yaskawa Electric, Waukegan, Ill., have formed a strategic alliance to offer a complete motion control package....
Sighting in
Industries that rely on automation such as automotive manufacturing, packaging, material handling, and metal forming employ sensors as the of their intelligent...
Finding the PERFECT MESH
Gears are compact, motion-control components that determine a driven machine's speed, torque, and direction of rotation. ...
MOTION IN PACKAGING
Material handling, in most cases, refers to operations where components are moved between processes with little or no value added during the transition....
Couplings and shafts
Productivity is a shared goal in industrial applications involving designers, component makers, and end users. Everyone plays a role. In this report,...
Adjusting tapered bearings
Tapered roller bearings are designed to handle both radial and axial loads. They have a tapered inner raceway (called the cone), a tapered outer raceway...
Design by objective: LIFETIME & RELIABILITY
Servo welding actuator SW series servo welding actuators extend service life to more than 10 million cycles (roller screw models) and 5 million cycles...
Systems & SUBSYSTEMS
Tipping gives easy access The tip-up tail design on the 7400 series sanitary conveyor platform allows users to tip up the idle end or both pulley ends...
Pneumatic SOLUTIONS
Rodless cylinders GSU (guided slide unit) pneumatic linear drive can be used in gantries as an X-axis or as a workpiece pallet in material supply. FEATURES...
Tips for using chain drives
What are some outstanding design/ construction features in a chain drive, and how do they contribute to higher productivity? Chains are versatile components...
Spotlight BELT AND CHAIN DRIVES
Polyurethane belt drive Poly Chain GT2 belt systems require no lubricants or retensioning and handle more than 118,000 high-torque drive combinations....
New PRODUCTS
Harmonic filters for variable-frequency drives HG7 drive-applied harmonic filters reduce harmonic distortion and improve true power factor. FEATURES &...
Fair game
Autumn is underway and Farmer Dan is once again taking part in the county fair. This year, he's exhibiting his prized cows and goats. While on break one...
