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Special Focus France
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Industry News
Chinese Servo System Market worth $1 Billion by 2012
Servo system (servo motor and servo drive) revenues in the Chinese market increased by an estimated 26.8% in 2006, according to a new report published by IMS Research. The Chinese servo system market was estimated to be $361.6 million in 2006. The market is forecast to maintain steady growth to reach about $953.8 million in 2011. Market analyst, Reggie Li commented: “Although the competitive environment of the Chinese servo systems market has changed dramatically in recent years, Chinese suppliers still have potential to increase their market shares quickly in next five years. Chinese suppliers are getting mature both in technology and sales channel development.”
Other news:
First Java-powered robot on EtherCAT
Beijer acquires Lauer
Habasit opens Modular Belt Innovation Center
SKF's acquisition in USA
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Product Highlights
1. Metering Pump
For toxic and aggressive media
LUTZ-JESCO
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Ethernet Routers
With integrated 4-port switches
WESTERMO TELEINDUSTRI |
3. Transparent Displays
Offer unique visual performance
PLANAR SYSTEMS
4. Servo System
Positioning accuracy up to 10nm
OMRON YASKAWA
5. Current Transducer
Operates from single +5V supply
LEM
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Technology in Action
1. Streetlight System Reduces Energy Use
Echelon Corporation, a provider of networking technology that is used to manage and reduce energy consumption, announced that the city of Milton Keynes in the United Kingdom is using Echelon's technology to remotely control and monitor streetlights in the city. The monitored streetlight system has been installed in over 400 streetlights as a trial project, with 10,000 additional...
2. Drive-integrated safety in converting machines
Manufacturers of high-output printing and paper converting machines are using Rexroth's IndraDrive with 'Safety on Board' to enhance operator safety as well as process reliability while at the same time cutting costs. Boasting integrated safety functions, this new generation of drives from Rexroth is certified to EN 954-1 Category 3 and offers extremely short response times of 2 msec. ...
3. Bearing for the world's largest infrared camera
An important part of the telescope's operation is the exchange of different filters in the field of view to alter the waveband to suit the application. Kaydon bearings were selected for this filter wheel mechanism for the infrared camera, primarily to save space. An ability to operate in a cryogenic atmosphere of -200°C without lubrication was also a prerequisite...
4. Process Visualisation saves money
Blaser Swisslube has been producing cooling lubricant for 70 years. At facilities approximately 100,000 litres of lubricant, cutting oil and grease are produced each day. To support the individual production steps and networking needed, Blaser Swisslube has employed GE Fanuc Automation's Proficy HMI/Scada Cimplicity visualisation system in the individual production areas...
5. Rotterdam terminal grabs tension control
EMO dry bulk terminal in Rotterdam , the largest in Europe , has introduced RotaBolt tension control systems on its massive crane grab jaws - the largest in the world. Each grab has a capacity of over 80 tonnes. It has also applied tension control technology to a number of other key operations, as part of a process of continual improvement in maintenance and safety regimes...
6. Visualisation System for diamond mining vessel
SRD (Sonar Research & Development) has delivered a multibeam seabed visualisation, measurement and control system to De Beers Marine, South Africa . De Beers Group, that mines 40% of the world's diamonds, will use the new system in the recovery of offshore diamonds from South African waters previously thought to be uneconomic to mine. SRD have developed the system for De Beers...
7. Palm-size camera aids conservation of rare Cello
Moritex's PalmScope video capture device, fitted with a 9.8mm flexible endoscopic probe, has enabled the UK's Royal College of Art / Victoria & Albert Museum Conservation Department to authenticate and help plan the possible program of conservation for a rare early 18th century cello. During a recent project Chris Egerton, a musical instrument conservator student, rediscovered a rare...
8. Control System Overcomes Pressing Issues
Operator safety is a critical consideration for any company running power press equipment - ultimately over-riding all other operational and financial considerations. However, when UK steel processing giant, Steel & Alloy selected Transicon, the Telford-based system integrator, to update the control system on one of its press lines, it gained the best of both worlds - increased safety...
9. Conveying attendance data via Ethernet
Large enterprises face the challenge of collecting a huge amount of data that has to do with employees' attendance. In many cases the data is collected in several locations, and the payrolls are calculated somewhere else. Linxberg Technologies developed unique systems based on Unitronics PLCs, which offer such enterprises an easy solution. Linxberg offers Time and Attendance Modules...
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