14 January 2026 US researchers have created a gear mechanism that uses fluids, rather than mechanical teeth, to generate rotation. They believe their invention could lead to a… Read More
6 November 2024 The German-headquartered bearings-maker Schaeffler has announced a series of moves designed to bolster its financial position which has been badly affected by the downturn… Read More
23 July 2024 The German gearbox manufacturer Flender has added new power classes, sizes and designs to its range of industrial gearboxes, allowing users to tailor them… Read More
4 March 2024 Siemens has developed a “revolutionary” multi-function circuit protection device that it says is to 1,000 times faster than conventional devices and needs up to 80%… Read More
1 March 2023 Schaeffler has partnered with the German drive specialist Heinzmann to develop a chainless electric drive system for cargo and utility bikes that achieves efficient power… Read More
18 May 2022 Schneider Electric has launched a condition-monitoring technology for rotating machines that analyses motor currents rather than relying on traditional vibration-monitoring techniques. It claims that this… Read More
18 February 2021 SKF has announced three handheld tachometers designed to monitor rotational and linear speeds of machinery, and to help maintenance staff spot any emerging mechanical problems. Read More
21 August 2019 A US company has developed and patented a series of EMI (electromagnetic interference) filters that, it claims, resolve many of the issues associated with PWM… Read More
20 November 2018 RS Components has released a new version of its free 3D CAD modelling tool, DesignSpark Mechanical. Version 4.0 – the first update for three years… Read More
19 March 2018 Seven years after ABB bought the motor and power transmission manufacturer Baldor Electric for $4.2bn, it has announced that it is integrating the Baldor name… Read More
