At the end of May 2014, the Rosetta space probe moved into an orbit around the comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko in order to, map its surface and prepare for the landing of Philae. This ballistic lander, weighing 100 kg, landed successfully on the comet on November, 12th 2014. The probe is powered by FAULHABER DC motors to […]
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AC Drives lead in world energy efficiency and production
Global AC drives manufacturer, Vacon, has estimated that its AC drive products helped save approximately 55 TWh of electrical energy for the year 2013, a 10% increase over the previous year (in 2012, Vacon reported savings of 50 TWh of electricity with the help of their AC drives). Putting this in perspective: 55 TWh corresponds […]
Elevator cable lifts help Cedar Point’s Millennium Force reach new heights
Cedar Point’s Millennium Force was a record-breaking achievement when it opened in 2000, carrying riders up a 310-ft hill, then dropping them at speeds of 93 mph at an 80° drop. The “giga coaster” became in instant hit with fans and still is, but embarking on this ambitious adventure required some creative engineering. In our […]
PTDA’s 2014 Membership Directory Release
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has released its 2014 Membership Directory. The Directory is the ideal resource for connecting with the top decision-makers of the global power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry. PTDA member companies distribute and manufacture products including motors, bearings, gears, belts, drives, lubricants, and dozens of other industrial products vital to keeping […]
Brochure Highlights Open Gearing Engineering Capabilities
The new brochure provides an overview of Boston Gear’s open gearing design and engineering capabilities. A wide array of gearing solutions are available including spur gears, worm and worm gears, spiral and straight miter gears, bevel gears, and helical gears. Engineering assistance is provided to help ensure that customers select the optimum gearing solution from […]
Japanese R&D Firm Develops Energy-efficient Motors
i-Motor Co., Ltd. of Kyoto, Japan has developed a new variable flux brushless permanent magnet (PM) motor currently undergoing testing at the nationally recognized test laboratories Advanced Energy’s test facilities. i-Motor is a subsidiary of T.N.G. Technologies, a research and development company working on products that enhance energy efficiency. The new Type 5 variable flux […]
Baldor’s St. Louis Facility Chosen as Top Workplace
Baldor Electric Company is honored to be named a 2014 Top Workplace by The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Top Workplaces are selected based on employee feedback provided during a confidential survey conducted by Workplace Dynamics, LLP. Baldor, a member of the ABB group, was founded in St. Louis in 1920 and has been at its current […]
PTDA Welcomes Eight New Members – June 2014
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the preeminent association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, has welcomed eight new members to date in 2014. Distributor Members DIRISA (San Pedro Sula, Honduras) is a distributor of bearings, motors, mechanical PT and material handling products. Edwards Industrial Sales Inc. (Kalamazoo, Mich.) is a distributor […]
Patent-pending hybrid electric drivetrain technology by Oerlikon
Oerlikon Fairfield will unveil its new patent-pending hybrid electric drivetrain technology at the upcoming ConExpo-Con/Agg trade show from March 4-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This technology is a complete series electric driveline system from engine to wheel featuring an innovative energy recovery system. It is the first of its type to be designed […]
Siemens Makes Large Software Grant to Ohio College
These days you’re likely to hear that manufacturing is experiencing a resurgence in the U.S. Contrary to what some jobs numbers seem to indicate, high-skilled, high-tech manufacturing jobs are in demand, especially so in a traditional manufacturing state like Ohio. That’s why a company like Siemens is making a bet on that resurgence. Today, from […]
