Hydraulic Powertrains Propel These Hybrid Trucks Not all hybrid vehicles use electric motors, batteries and wires the way the Toyota Prius does. An emerging hybrid drivetrain for heavy-duty vehicles instead relies on a combination of hydraulic pump-motors, high-pressure fluid lines and accumulators. Full Story
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Technical Application Guides on Laser Sensor Measurement
Four application guides from Keyence describe the methodology and techniques for measuring a variety of targets and materials using laser displacement sensors. Includes measuring metal targets; eliminating surface reflections; measuring LCD glass and Plasma Display Panels; measuring plastics and translucent materials and measuring runout, eccentricity, and vibration. Download all four bulletins.
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Siemens Automation Summit Goes to Disney More than 800 users of Siemens automation technology went to Disney World this week for the company's annual Automation Summit. The event has been anything but Mickey Mouse so far. Full Story Turck's Factory-Friendly RFID System Turck last week rolled out a new system that should make it easier to incorporate RFID capabilities into new and existing factory automation systems. Full Story Bosch Rexroth’s Showcase for Automation Integration This automation tool integrates a wide range of Bosch Rexroth components in a design that caters to the needs of flexible automotive assembly lines. Full Story On Wind Turbines and Global Warming EDN's Senior Technical Editor Brian Dipert has written an excellent feature on wind turbines and how to site them. He also sides with Scientific American's proclamation that the debate is over: Global warming is a manmade problem. Full Story GE’s MM300 Motor Manager Saves on Space GE’s compact MM300 Motor Manager for low-voltage motors provides continuous monitoring and greater process availability. Full Story
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More than 800 users of Siemens automation technology converged on Disney World this week for the company's annual Automation Summit. Check out highlights from the event in our motion control blog. Email me with your thoughts.
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By experimenting with the photovoltaic reaction in solar cells, researchers at MIT have made a breakthrough in energy efficiency that significantly pushes the boundaries of current commercial cells on the market.
We looked at a number of sources to determine this year's greenest cars, from KBB to automotive trade magazines to environmental organizations. These 14 cars emerged as being great at either stretching fuel or reducing carbon footprint.
From Dell / Intel® New Paradigms in Design Work Scott Hamilton, vertical market strategist for Dell Precision workstations, 5/2/2013 3
Early in my career, I worked as a draftsman and remember the days of drawing on vellum with numbered pencils and Mylar with plastic lead. This was a fun experience in the sense that I ...
I've been using workstations for more than 10 years and love finding ways to get more performance from my system. With demanding professional applications that require more power each ...
A lasting memory from my first job as an engineer in an auto assembly plant is standing on hard concrete at six in the morning, vending-machine coffee clutched in hand, listening to ...
A quick look into the merger of two powerhouse 3D printing OEMs and the new leader in rapid prototyping solutions, Stratasys. The industrial revolution is now led by 3D printing and engineers are given the opportunity to fully maximize their design capabilities, reduce their time-to-market and functionally test prototypes cheaper, faster and easier. Bruce Bradshaw, Director of Marketing in North America, will explore the large product offering and variety of materials that will help CAD designers articulate their product design with actual, physical prototypes. This broadcast will dive deep into technical information including application specific stories from real world customers and their experiences with 3D printing. 3D Printing is
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