Features

ABB drive helps to make life under the sea a better place to be

The sharks, seals, penguins and other creatures at SEA LIFE Weymouth are benefitting from a more sustainable environment following the installation of an ABB variable speed drive.

Magnetically geared machines for electric air mobility propulsion

Whilst many may feel that urban air mobility (UAM) is the stuff of science fiction the reality is that it is not very far away, and it is not just small drones for the delivery of packages by the likes of Amazon, which is actually already being done in China. It is also UAM for the transport of people.

Brazilian water utility cuts energy bills with ABB’s motors, drives and digital solutions

Saneago, a major water and wastewater company in Brazil, has adopted ABB smart drives, motors and sensors to improve energy efficiency while boosting reliability at four key pumping stations.

Tsubaki Neptune chain keeps the drinks coming for beverage manufacturer

The beverage industry operates on a global scale, with its growth driven by our desire for convenient drinks. With the needs of billions to cater for, beverage manufacturers need to utilise highly reliable equipment to meet demand and secure profitability.

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Accuracy and throughput of labelling machines increase with Trio(29/06/2021)

A large labelling machine OEM in the USA has upgraded the motion controllers on its machines to boost throughput and increase label application accuracy.
How to select the best power supply for your stepper or servo motor application(29/06/2021)

Power supplies are often an afterthought when creating a machine design.
A new approach to designing composite parts for aerospace(29/06/2021)

A new approach to designing composite parts for aerospace applications – pioneered by SKF – makes it possible to produce components that are subject to out-of-plane loading.
Calling all machine builders! The implications of Brexit explained(29/06/2021)

In last month’s column, DPA’s Assistant Editor, Sophia Bell, spoke about how manufacturers have had to change their business practices as a result of Brexit. I know you’re all probably a little tired of Brexit talk, but an interesting white paper crossed my desk earlier and I wanted to share it with you. (Feel free to stop reading here, I promise I won’t be offended…)
Michell Bearings’ unique capability a success for nuclear station blackout(29/06/2021)

Michell Bearings has successfully completed station blackout (SBO) tests on a thrust and guide bearing used within the reactor coolant pump at a new-build nuclear power plant.