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Inverter firmware option keeps systems costs under control

02/01/2014

Mitsubishi’s FR-A700-A1 inverter firmware option for winders proved to be an excellent solution to a problem a machine builder recently encountered when developing the drive system for a film coating machine.

Achieving sub-micron precision for radiotherapy treatment

04/12/2013

Varian Medical Systems is using a total of eleven Heidenhain rotary and linear encoders for the ultra-precise positioning of cancer patients being treated by its state-of-the-art TrueBeam radiotherapy system in use at leading hospitals and private clinics the world over.

Industrial drives: what does the future hold?

02/11/2013

When Vacon's Stephen Takhar considers the future of industrial ac variable speed drives, he sees no radical changes on the horizon, but he does foresee numerous small but important developments.

Novel gearbox ensures reliability of motorised valves

02/11/2013

When Van Erp International required a cost-effective and highly reliable motorised valve for its new water recycling treatment filtration system, the company turned to Rotalink to help it develop one.

Brushless motors take a dive for Hulltimo

02/11/2013

The French company, Hulltimo, designs and manufactures novel hull maintenance equipment for the recreational boat owning market. Its two flagship products, the Hulltimo Pro and Hulltimo Smart are driven by brushless dc motors, supplied by another French company - Crouzet.

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Inverter firmware option keeps systems costs under control

Achieving sub-micron precision for radiotherapy treatment

Industrial drives: what does the future hold?

Novel gearbox ensures reliability of motorised valves

Brushless motors take a dive for Hulltimo