Electrical Engineering discusses the proper methods to control, manage and distribute electrical power throughout a manufacturing facility. Electrical safety and energy efficiency are important factors for the modern plant manager.
TRUMPF opens new laser factory in Connecticut 05/06/2008
A new building on the campus of Farmington-based TRUMPF Inc. is a reminder of the strength of Connecticut’s high-tech manufacturing sector. In April, the company celebrated the grand opening of the Laser Innovation & Technical Excellence (LITE) Building, a new research and manufacturing facility that will be used to develop new lasers, expand the company’s production of laser resonators and maintain its leadership in state-of-the-art laser technology. More
Products, sustainability, and market conditions drive NA 2008 Kevin Campbell, Senior Editor - 04/24/2008
The show on material handling and logistics featured some new product introductions and a focus on a topic that is rapidly gaining interest throughout industry: sustainability
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Senator: R&D credit key to boosting U.S. jobs, innovation 04/17/2008
Renewal and strengthening of the expired research and development tax credit, “is critical to maintaining the United States’ role as the most innovative country in the world,” Republican senator Orrin Hatch said this week.
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Manufacturing excellence By Bob Vavra, Editor - 04/15/2008
Quality manufacturing is the sum of its thousands of parts, both human and mechanical. The best of both were on display at the Plant Engineering Manufacturing Summit, March 31 and April 1, at the Hotel Sofitel in Chicago.
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New Website focuses on electric motor efficiency 04/15/2008
Power Efficiency Corp., a green energy company focused on efficiency technologies for electric motors, has launched its new Website at www.powerefficiency.com.
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Brushless dc motors: More power from a smaller package Mike Marhoefer - 04/15/2008
Today’s brushless dc motors and gearmotors combine many of the best features of both ac and dc drive systems. Just like ac motors, brushless dc motors eliminate brush maintenance, dust and brush-generated electromagnetic interference.
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From better energy efficiency to fewer failures and less downtime, manufacturers can gain many benefits by upgrading the motors used in their processes. Baldor’s John Malinowski discusses some of the savings end users can make by upgrading their motors, talks about the incentives for upgrading them and offers tips on what traits to look for in new motors.
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