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Automation
Emerson’s new wireless transmitter for control and monitoring of field assets
Wednesday, 23 October 2024
Emerson has announced the release of the Rosemount 802 Wireless Multi-Discrete Input or Output Transmitter, which has eight discrete input/output (I/O) channels, each one configurable as an input o
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Motors & Drives
Utilising gearheads to optimise your miniature powertrain
Wednesday, 23 October 2024
The miniaturisation of power transmissions enables design engineers to create dynamic solutions that improve accuracy and efficiency while offering practical benefits in terms of footprint and ergo
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Equipment
The Xtreme Hose Reel Range
Wednesday, 23 October 2024
In industries where downtime isn't just costly but potentially dangerous, having reliable equipment is non-negotiable.
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Electrical Technology
element14 Community launches “Start a Movement” Design Challenge
Tuesday, 15 October 2024
element14  has launched the “Start a Movement” Design Challenge which will grant 20 engineers the opportunity to build a project of their choosing that features a moving component.
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Health & Safety
EV Battery Quarantine Container
Tuesday, 15 October 2024
As electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly popular, the need for robust safety measures for their components is growing.
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Electrical Technology
Achieving maximum EMC shielding with a minimum size
Tuesday, 15 October 2024
The demands placed on EMC cable glands are multifaceted: they must not only effectively dissipate electromagnetic interference fields, but also undesirably high shield currents.
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Automation
Miniature Photoelectric Sensors with Three Meter Range
Tuesday, 15 October 2024
Banner's compact Q2X sensor series enables precise target detection for demanding applications even where space is limited
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Motors & Drives
Brushless DC motors are powering advances in surgical power tools
Tuesday, 15 October 2024
The demand for hand-held surgical power tools is at an all-time high due to significant surgical procedure backlogs and rising calls for elective and cosmetic surgeries.
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Manufacturing
Molecularly imprinted polymers successfully remove smoke taint in wine
Tuesday, 15 October 2024
Wine science researchers from the University of Adelaide have found that a tailor-made polymer developed in New Zealand could hold the key to removing smoke taint in wine.
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Sustainability
NZ gets carbon credentials
Tuesday, 15 October 2024
CEP will be launching its new energy and carbon management credentials next month.
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General
2024 KiwiNet Awards winners: Deep tech heroes turning science into impact
Thursday, 10 October 2024
Winners of the 12th annual KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards were honoured at a gala event in Auckland on 9th October for the
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Energy Efficiency
The benefits of bespoke – getting the system you really want
Wednesday, 09 October 2024
From Savile Row suits to luxury cars, kitchen designs to heat exchangers, everyone knows the meaning of terms like bespoke and custom-made: something that is commissioned to a particular sp
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Manufacturing
Machining medical device components
Wednesday, 09 October 2024
In the intricate world of medical device manufacturing, where precision is paramount and innovation saves lives, a strong production process is key.
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Robotics
Automating pick-and-place in food manufacturing
Wednesday, 09 October 2024
Macadamias are famously the world’s toughest nut to crack. Requiring an extraordinary 300 pounds per square inch of pressure, it is unusual to buy these tough nuts without their shells.
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Equipment
A guide to bearings
Wednesday, 09 October 2024
Bearings are the unsung heroes of machinery, quietly supporting the loads and movements that keep our world turning.
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