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This issue we present our Hannover Fair preview.
As most of you know, Hannover is one of the biggest
trade shows on Earth, and by far the largest that includes a
significant focus on mechanical power transmission components.
Engineers are often challenged with the seemingly
impossible task of doing more with less.
Customers want more power transmitted in a smaller space,
they want more efficient designs, and, of course, they want to
spend less money. So engineers are always looking for ways
to squeeze the most out of their mechanical systems. They’re
constantly working to maximize power density, increase
energy efficiency and reduce costs to meet their customers’
needs.
In the Stott household, we love math.
Well, maybe not everyone in my household loves it equally, but since they were in kindergarten, whenever one of my children asked me for help with math homework, my reply has been an instant and cheerful “We love math!”
If you read only one article this issue, it should
be Norm Parker’s article on the Chinese bearing
manufacturing industry. Parker is an engineer
with General Motors, a true industry insider who has become
a regular contributor to Power Transmission Engineering.
Most of you probably think you know what
IMTS is about—machine tools, cutting tools, and various manufacturing processes. And if you stick to the North, South and West halls, you’ll be mostly right. But there’s a substantial group of exhibitors in the East building that are dedicated to automation, motion control and mechanical components.
At the recently held annual meeting of the Bearing Specialists Association, there was a lot of talk about online sales channels and how Internet retailers are changing the way industrial products are researched, sourced and purchased.
When I woke up this morning, my house was a comfortable 68°F, despite the fact that overnight temperatures in the Chicago area were close to freezing. I don’t often think about the blower motor that helps circulate the warm air from my furnace throughout my house, but today I was grateful for it...
Recently I had a disturbing conversation with a colleague here at the office. During the conversation, it became clear to me that my co-worker -- a really
intelligent guy whom I respect a lot -- had no idea how even the most simple electric motor works.