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Ultrasonic flowmeters become the technology of choice
The worldwide ultrasonic flowmeter market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9 per cent over the next five years. At nearly US$406 million in 2002, it is forecasted to be a little less than US$600 million by the end of 2007
[ + ]Spray technology comes in from the cold
Cold spray technology, or cold gas-dynamic spray technology, is a revolutionary and rapidly emerging industrial coatings technology, which offers wide opportunity for Australian manufacturing
[ + ]Australian manufacturers may get caught napping
There has been much coverage in the press outlining the problems many companies have experienced with software implementations, such as ERP, over the past decade. Often, by the time they got their high-cost, large-scale system working, it was obsolete
[ + ]Putting manufacturers to the test
Arc faults within low voltage (LV) switchgear have been potentially life threatening for many years. But in 1996, users were presented with a new standard of safety
[ + ]Ethernet - the future of industrial control networks
The prevalence of ethernet in the industrial environment is growing at an exponential rate. The expectation is that this form of industrial communication will develop throughout the industrial environment
[ + ]Speeding up machine vision
There is some way to go to reach the sight capabilities of the best science-fiction machines, but HYMOD - CSIRO's hybrid modular processor system - is making it easier, better and cheaper for machines to 'see'
[ + ]Going in reverse
Michelangelo used the principles of reverse engineering to create great sculptures. Today, manufacturers use it to create images of products to speed up prototyping, manufacturing and testing processes
[ + ]A light on the tiles
A novel automated system based on machine vision, which can be effectively used in tile sorting to increase the quality and the value of production, is changing the tile making process in Europe
[ + ]Optimal plant operation and profitability
Increase throughput, improve yields, enhance quality, conserve energy, eliminate waste, reduce downtime - these are the rallying points in today's processing world as pressure grows to improve overall profitability
[ + ]Producing to the maximum
In the never-ending quest for better financial returns, manufacturing and process industries have been paring down their costs wherever possible. And no department has been spared in the quest for cost savings
[ + ]All geared up: simple steps to gearbox longevity
Gearboxes are so common in so many applications that it is easy to overlook this vital link in production and processing. But maintaining a speed reducer in top condition depends on correct installation, proper use and regular checking
[ + ]Industrial ethernet devices set for high growth
The worldwide market for industrial ethernet devices is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 84.1 per cent over the next five years. The market was 286.8 thousand nodes in 2002 and is forecast to be over 6.06 million in 2007
[ + ]A story of bonding: industrial adhesives and their applications
The push to create lighter and lower cost products is forcing designers to consider new materials. These are often difficult to exploit effectively so an increasing number of manufacturers have rekindled an interest in the use of adhesives
[ + ]Biodegradable greases bearing environmental concerns
According to recent reports, a newly-developed biodegradable grease has shown it can match traditional grease performance in bearing applications. It also meets the increased demand for environmentally friendly products in the engineering industry
[ + ]A matter of calibration confidence
The ultimate recognition of credibility for commercial calibration agencies is ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, as it is the only independent credential that embraces both key elements of sound management and technical competence
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