As in any professional sport, gaining a competitive edge by taking advantage of the latest technology can make a significant difference and racing yachts are no exception.
Martin McGuffie, of motor repair specialist Euroserv, a company of CP Automation, explains how design engineers can minimise errors during the lifetime of a motor by listening to advice from maintenance teams while at the drawing board.
With the WIMES standard, water industry users get a motor that’s ready for a tough job, as ABB’s Richard Gee explains.
A low-noise, no-cogging, precision-controlled brushed dc motor was on Sheffield based audio consultant Shaun Daniels' shopping list when he embarked on a project to create a modern vinyl disc turntable combining the best of traditional design with modern technology.
Following advice from Eaton, machine builder IMSB has replaced a costly servo-controlled filling system with one based on an inverter drive, making its novel machines much more affordable.