US carmaker Ford Motor is investing $220m in its Van Dyke Transmission plant in Sterling Heights, and has added a new assembly line for the production of front-wheel- drive hybrid transmission. The investment is part of $632m expansion ...
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European traction motor market is expected to rise at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 50% for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs), recording sales of more than 2.6 million units by 2017, according to a new ...
US carmaker Ford Motor has unveiled the 2013 Titanium edition of its Fusion Hybrid sedan in the US. The new Titanium edition hybrid is powered by a combination of 2.0litre four-cylinder engine and an electric motor generating a combined ...
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Conveyor belts are generally wide belts attached to endless loops that can be used to move materials from one place to another. It is usually attached to turning rotors which are powered by electric motors. These wide belts are made of ...
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The National Electrical Manufacturers Association(NEMA)today commended the Senate for passing several energy efficiency amendments to HR 4850,the Enabling Energy Saving Innovations Act,before the chamber adjourned for the election. "NEMA ...
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Pneumatic valve actuator is a device that creates either linear or rotary motion from a power source under the direction of a control source. These components have vital uses in a variety of industrial applications, such as factories, oil, ...
A number of automotive companies have ventured into the development of electric vehicles to solve the problems related to the environment and energy consumption that come with the use of internal combustion vehicles.On the cusp of a ...
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German auto-parts maker and engineering firm Robert Bosch is planning to form a joint venture (JV) with Chinese firm Ningbo Polaris Technology to build motors for electric scooters (eScooters). As per the agreement, Bosch will hold ...
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Cordless power tool performance ultimately comes down to battery performance, and last year at this time claims by one tool manufacturer about their batteries sounded pretty boastful. Figures like 40 per cent longer run time between charges ...
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Cordless power tool performance ultimately comes down to battery performance and last year at this time claims by one tool manufacturer about their batteries sounded pretty boastful. Figures such as 40-per-cent longer run time between ...
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The polypropylene version of the established range of Finish Thompson EF series drum emptying pumps is now available with the option of a longer tube length designed specifically to work with larger IBC's and carboys which typically hold ...
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Speed reducers are used on machine tools to provide a various range of speed settings. Common types of speed reducers are pulley pairs of different diameters, gearboxes, and stepped electric motors, etc. Speed reducers are commonly used in ...
Every so often a sudden and significant advance happens in the world of tools, and now is one of those times. It’s called brushless motor technology, and it promises to instantly boost the performance of cordless tools across the ...
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The Pump Industry Awards organisers have revealed the winners awarded this prestigious prize on the 22nd March at the St Johns Hotel in Solihull, UK. They are: Technical Innovation of the Year - Products - WINNER: XHD Slurry Pump by ITT ...
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It's easier to carve an apple with a knife than an axe. The same goes for manufacturing, where plants are increasingly building things with precise, programmable electric tools instead of machines run on compressed air. Industry groups say ...
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