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Little switches, big results

02/02/2029

In many instances, you can't do without switches. Whether they be door openers, in production systems, or in medical devices, safe switches are often in demand. With the help of bonding technology expert CREDIMEX, SCHURTER relies on a systems solution from DELO which comprises adhesives, as well as dispensing and curing equipment, to seal its new generation of switches.

Substation digitalisation and next-level testing

02/02/2029

Meteorological experts predict that 2025 will be one of the hottest years on record, with average temperatures likely to breach 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. This alarming threshold, set by the Paris Agreement in 2015, is a stark reminder of the urgency of tackling climate change.

Excellence in chlorine detection

02/02/2029

Veolia Water Technologies Ireland – a long-established provider of water treatment solutions and services for municipal, industrial, scientific and healthcare markets – recently opened its Life Science Centre of Excellence near Dublin. Designed to provide training for internal engineers as well as customers, the new facility is fully equipped with the latest cutting-edge technology for water purification and distillation, including a water analysis system from Bürkert.

Turbine flow meters: 5 critical design features

02/02/2029

Titan Enterprises shares the five critical design features for Pelton wheel turbine flow meters.

Precision fits: An often-overlooked key to maximising bearing performance

02/02/2029

When evaluating bearing performance, material quality and lubrication typically take centre stage – a focus justified by BDS Bearing’s findings that these factors, along with poor fitting, account for up to 70 percent of bearing failure cases. Despite this, the critical role of precision fits – the exact interplay between a bearing’s inner ring and shaft, or its outer ring and housing – is often overshadowed by other considerations.

Latest Features from DPA

Little switches, big results

Substation digitalisation and next-level testing

Excellence in chlorine detection

Turbine flow meters: 5 critical design features

Precision fits: An often-overlooked key to maximising bearing performance