Value-Driven Condition Monitoring
Value-Driven Condition Monitoring
Schaeffler’s OPTIME Improves the Reliability of Rotating Equipment We first discussed Schaeffler’s end-to-end wireless sensor solution called OPTIME in the September 2020 issue of PTE: https://www.powertransmission.com/issues/0920/Schaeffler-Wireless-Sensor-Solution.pdf. Schaeffler recently launched the
Avoiding Common Pitfalls When Selecting & Integrating Linear Modules
Fully integrated linear modules can be versatile and cost-effective for linear transport applications in packaging machinery. When specifying and integrating pre-engineered linear modules, whether for Cartesian robots, pick-and-place equipment or
The Sustainable Shop Floor
Energy from renewable sources? Natural resource conservation? Reduction in pollution and waste? Energy efficient components? Many talk a good game when it comes to sustainability in manufacturing, but there’s more
Maximizing Bearing Performance
Carrier and SKF Collaborate on Centrifugal Compressor Technology The opportunity to improve product design separates market leaders from the competition. Brand loyalty, perceived value, manufacturing technology, and research and development
Hannover Messe 2021: Smart Manufacturing
Robotics, digital tools, automation and artificial intelligence will all play a significant role in the factory of the future. After two days of visiting virtual booths and attending conferences, we
Hannover Messe 2021: Industrial Transformation
The show must go on. And though we’re extremely disappointed to not spend the week in Germany taking in the latest and greatest manufacturing technology, your computer will be your
Ask These 10 Questions to Innovate with Purpose
Regal Beloit Examines Product Design in the PT and Motion Control Industry Too frequently a product is developed and then the manufacturer looks for a market or a customer or
What is Sensor Linearity and What Does It Mean?
Most analog output sensors have general specifications such as linearity (or non-linearity), repeatability, and resolution, as well as environmental specifications like operating temperature or shock and vibration, and dynamic specifications
A Cut Above the Rest
Micro motors put the power in pruning Pruning is one of the most demanding jobs in the viticulture and horticulture industries. When done manually, this time- and labor-intensive task can
The Digital Experience with Regal Beloit
Regal Beloit Corporation recently announced it is now putting QR codes on Sealmaster and Browning mounted bearings products and bearing boxes including Browining, McGill, Rollway, Sealmaster and System Plast. Customers
