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Tan Delta Systems
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Sensors & Software

Sensors Improve Monitoring of Hydraulic Oil Conditions

Integration of oil condition monitoring sensors into hydraulic systems can provide OEMs and their customers with better insights into machine performance.
ABB
ABB is investing in a new Robotics Hub at its site in Sweden to help serve the local European market.
Technologies

This Week in Power & Motion: ABB Invests in European Robotics Hub

The new state-of-the-art ABB Robotics European Campus in Sweden will expand development and production of robots, Helios adds remote support capabilities to its offering, and ...
Motion Industries Inc.
Figure 1: Cell phones are a convenient and popular way for an on-site technician to obtain step-by-step instructions from the remote person and to communicate results. Image courtesy of Motion Industries Inc.
Maintenance

VFDs & Motors: Remotely Troubleshoot Successfully and Safely

Proper preparation can ensure remote troubleshooting of VFDs, motors and other machine components is performed in a safe and optimized manner.
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Technologies

A Need for Digital Solutions in Packaging Applications

Implementation of digital technologies presents the opportunity to create smarter components and machines for more productive packaging and processing operations.
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Advancements in hydraulic component and system designs will help to ensure they remain a vital part of various machine and vehicle designs.
Hydraulics

Assessing Future Design Needs for Hydraulics and Pneumatics

The 2023 NFPA Technology Roadmap outlines the key areas in which the fluid power industry should focus future development initiatives.
Swagelok Company
Figure 3: A proper supplier can help identify and fix leaks, which provides more reliable and efficient performance from the fluid systems.
Fittings & Couplings

How to Reduce Expensive Fluid System Leaks and Emissions

While they may range in severity, leaks can result in inefficiency and potential danger to the team and the environment.
Sensata Technologies
The wireless 6VW sensor easily mounts to a variety of rotating assets to help determine when and if faults may occur.
Maintenance

Sensata Wireless Sensor Uses AI and Machine Learning to Improve Predictive Maintenance

The 6VW sensor uploads data to Sensata’s cloud-based platform where sophisticated analysis creates deeper insights into potential rotary asset faults.
Joel Levitt
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Maintenance

Comic Book Maintenance & Reliability

As factories course through their digital transformation journeys, traditional maintenance and reliability practices should evolve in lockstep.
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Maintenance

How to KNOW Your Hydraulic Machine's Life Cycle Cost In Advance

Purchasing a hydraulic machine on initial capital outlay alone, without considering the machine's life of ownership cost can be a very costly mistake in the long run.