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Revolutionary new beam welding technology to fast-track large manufacturing projects

A new technology could improve the efficiency of large-scale manufacturing projects by enabling firms to perform electron beam welding without a vacuum chamber. EBFLOW, which features a local coarse vacuum that can be transported to and operated on site, has been developed by Cambridge Vacuum Engineering and was launched on 1st January 2018. The technology is designed to simplify the process of thick section welding in the manufacture of a wide range of large structures including ships, pressure vessels, wind farms and towers, nuclear plants, and many of the structures involved in oil and gas exploration and civil engineering projects. To date it’s only been possible to perform electron beam welding – a key technology in the fabrication of large, heavy wall structures – at sites equipped with a vacuum chamber large enough to house the structures under manufacture. But EBFLOW’s coarse vacuum can be mounted on tracks and operated locally. The technology can be used in any plant where large components are welded. In tests, EBFLOW has been shown to be 20 to 30 times faster than conventional arc welding, offering transformational gains in productivity. At the same time, it uses less power than conventional arc processes, lowering a plant’s carbon footprint. Among the myriad of other benefits are the ability to perform low-heat input welds that result in reduced distortion – ensuring quality – and the option to perform NDT testing immediately after welding, fast-tracking the manufacturing process and driving down costs. Speaking ahead of the launch Bob Nicolson, Managing Director at Cambridge Vacuum Engineering said: “This technology will transform the productivity of fabrication processes throughout the world of heavy engineering. In many cases the speed of welding can be 30 times faster than current methods. “The technology has been fully developed and pioneered in Britain and we are […]

Virtual Reality Scene 7.1 for construction, design and forensics

Faro Scene 7.1 enables an immersive VR experience with integration of detailed photographic textures, i.e., surface details of an object and rendering of 3D scan data so quickly that it appears to be generated in real time. While Scene 7.1 is optimised for the Faro laser scanning product portfolio, e.g. FocusS or Freestyle, it is also device agnostic, so it can seamlessly accept and manage 3D scan data from other, non-FARO laser scanner products. Immersive Virtual Reality Scene 7.1 enables users to view an entire project, i.e., the full range of related scans in full 3D virtual reality through a compatible VR headset from the comfort of the user’s office or workstation chair. This significantly elevates the beneficial use and reduces project cycle time by enabling architecture, engineering and construction professionals, public safety forensics experts and product designers to quickly simulate and compare reality for such tasks as evaluating as-built documentation, reconstructing crime or accident scenes, or optimising design plans. Productivity Enhancements in Virtual Reality Scene 7.1 advances well beyond the “see it better to understand it better” concept common in most industrial VR solutions. It enhances productivity by enabling users to take/capture screenshots, tag comments or notes specific to images and navigate the system overview map in real time, all without needing to exit the Virtual Reality environment. Merging of Faro Terrestrial and Handheld Scanning Data Historically, Faro Focus and Freestyle products have had their own unique, coded targets (markers that identify scan areas/specific targets), which could not be shared by the other scanning device. With Scene 7.1 enhanced functionality, not only can both devices share coded targets, but they can also now verify registration of scans from both devices in a single, real time registration report. This ensures not only a more cohesive workflow between these devices but […]

Continuing success for Konecranes mobile harbor cranes in South Korea

South Korean Terminal Operator Pyeongtaek Dangjin Central Terminal Co. Ltd. (PDCT) has put a Konecranes Gottwald Model 4 Mobile Harbor Crane into operation. The new diesel-electric crane handles bulk and general cargo in the terminal, situated around 80km south of Seoul on the west coast of South Korea. For particularly eco-efficient operation, it is equipped with an external power supply to hook up to the terminal’s mains. With this machine, PDCT, a joint venture of the two leading South Korean logistic groups KCTC Co., Ltd (KCTC) and Sebang Co., Ltd. (Sebang), has taken the next step in its long-term business relationship with Konecranes. J. H. Park, Executive Director, PDCT said: “PDCT ordered its first Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane in 1989, and a second one in 1996. KCTC now operates three cranes, and Sebang operates two. “The cranes have significantly contributed to the sustainable growth of the companies’ handling rates. It was logical to also rely on technology from Konecranes in our terminal in Pyeongtaek, where the new machine replaced the first crane that was almost thirty years old.” Giuseppe Di Lisa, Sales & Marketing Director, Mobile Harbor Cranes, Konecranes, is pleased with the positive market development for Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Cranes in South Korea: “Since summer 2016, three Konecranes Gottwald Quaymate M50 Mobile Harbor Cranes were delivered to South Korea, and we are now proud to continue our recent success with a Model 4 machine. “With this crane, we further strengthen our market leading position in the country. This success is also due to the excellent relationship between PDCT and our local organisation. The service that we have provided has satisfied the customer and, as a consequence, the recent order will also include a tailor-made service package.” The new crane is a Model 4 Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor […]

Gas leak detector reduces equipment damage

Identifying leaks of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), which is used as an electrical insulator in extremely high-voltage utilities applications, generally requires the purchase or rental of an expensive gas detector or hiring an outside consultant. The alternatives are shutting down equipment and using a sniffer, which after some time, can determine only the approximate area of the leak, or coating the entire equipment in soapy water and inspect, which is extremely time consuming, and also requires the equipment to be powered down. The Fluke Ti450 SF6 Gas Leak Detector combines a high-quality infrared camera with an SF6 leak detector that visually pinpoints the location ofSF6 leaks without shutting equipment down. The Ti450 SF6 lets utility crews include it as a normal part of their maintenance routine, letting them conduct both infrared and gas inspections whenever and wherever necessary. It eliminates the need to wait for special annual or bi-annual leak inspections, and the corresponding expensive equipment rentals or contractors, so maintenance work can be done as required, reducing potential equipment damage. The pistol-grip Ti450 SF6 makes diagnoses of issues point-and-shoot convenient, even in hard to reach or high overhead locations. With the Ti450 SF6, technicians can monitor leaks more frequently allowing maintenance to be scheduled at a convenient time without unplanned downtime. The leak detector can also be used to quickly verify that the repair was fixed. The infrared camera includes the award-winning LaserSharp Auto Focus that delivers instant focus on a single target using a built-in laser distance meter to calculate and display the distance to the designated target with pinpoint accuracy. LaserSharp Auto Focus enables technicians to precisely target up to 30 metres (100 feet) away for infrared readings and SF6 gas detection no matter how awkward the position of the target. This makes it safe to measure […]

Crown’s internal combustion range provides greater choice in Southeast Asia

SINGAPORE – Crown Equipment, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, has recently enhanced its range of gas and diesel lift trucks, with the introduction across the Southeast Asian region of its C-5 Series internal combustion (IC) counterbalance forklift truck. The new C-5 range complements Crown’s existing industry-leading internal combustion and electric truck range, providing customers with a single source of supplier for proven and trusted material handling equipment. “Our enhanced IC range offers customers a broad choice of trucks matched to requirements from occasional loading and unloading, to reliable everyday workhorses,” said David Sultana, Crown marketing manager, Southeast Asia. Respected across the region as the leading supplier of electric lift trucks, Crown believes it now has what it takes to grow its IC truck business across the region. Key to this success will be three series of trucks from the total range that satisfy the most common requirements for IC trucks across Southeast Asia. GX Series The GX Series has been designed, manufactured and priced specifically for companies requiring an economical truck for general work. With lifting capacities from 2000kg to 3,000kg and a choice of either 2.4 litre liquid petroleum gas (LPG) or a 3.3 litre diesel engine, all models in the GX Series are serious about performance, reliability and operator comfort. The Crown GX Series comes with dual element air filters, heavy duty transaxles that deliver high torque to the drive wheels, and with transmission gears made from high carbonated steel for long life. Pro 5 Series The Pro 5 is manufactured to be a reliable workhorse for companies looking for a truck that will work and perform all day, every day. This is a series designed, manufactured and equipped for seriously hard work. The Crown Pro 5 series comprises two distinct categories of lift trucks. […]

STG Aerospace expands product range with Malaysia Airlines

Leading aircraft cabin lighting company, STG Aerospace, has expanded its saf-Tsign product range with a new self-adhesive, photoluminescent decal designed to subtly illuminate the AC outlet unit on airline seats. Malaysia Airlines has become the launch customer for the latest saf-Tsign product which has been successfully installed across the airline’s fleet of A380 aircraft earlier this year. The new saf-Tsign photoluminescent solution will enable passengers to find the AC outlet unit during low light or dark conditions. Easily installed, the decal can be customised to any size or shape, making it equally suitable for other applications on the seat such as headphone sockets and seat numbers. With a charging time of 5 to 45 minutes, depending on cabin light levels, the sign will deliver up to 14 hours of light output. STG Aerospace has been manufacturing and supplying high-quality, industry-approved saf-Tsign products for over 20 years. The leading brand of photoluminescent emergency and informational signage, developed for both commercial and military fixed-wing and rotary aircraft, saf-Tsign is a low-cost, environmentally friendly, direct replacement for tritium signs. 100% fail-safe, saf-Tsign has the added benefit of zero operating costs and can be tailor-made to suit individual operators’ requirements. Established in 1995, STG Aerospace is a world leader in lighting technologies for commercial and military aircraft interiors. Its products are currently installed in over 10,000 aircraft worldwide representing one third of the world’s passenger fleet.

Hitachi announces delivery of Lithium-ion battery packs for Nissan’s Murano Hybrid

TOKYO – Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. today announced that the company started to supply Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. with the high-output lithium-ion battery pack used in the new Nissan Murano Hybrid launched in August by Nissan in the People’s Republic of China. The lithium-ion battery pack used in the new Murano Hybrid comprises a battery module that contains the cylindrical battery cells and a Battery Management System (BMS) in a single housing(1). The battery cells are manufactured by Hitachi Vehicle Energy, Ltd., a member of the Hitachi Automotive Systems Group. The battery pack provides high-efficiency support in various driving scenarios such as during acceleration and regeneration input(2) during deceleration and braking. In the future, against a backdrop of increasingly stringent global environmental regulations and the trends in automotive technology towards the realisation of a sustainable society, the use of hybrid and other electric vehicles is expected to become increasingly widespread for utilising energy that is reusable, sustainable and clean. Hitachi Automotive Systems has been a world pioneer in the commercialisation of lithium-ion batteries since 1999, and since then has produced a total of more than 6.5 million lithium-ion battery cells for hybrid cars, buses and trucks, a number that is enough to power about 160,000 electric vehicles. Looking to the future, Hitachi Automotive Systems will continue to contribute to the evolution of electric vehicles through the strengthening of electric powertrain products.

Advance Riko launches mini lamp Annealer ‘MILA-5050

‘Yokohama- Advance Riko, Inc. has developed a new version of MILA-5000 series, ‘Mini Lamp Annealer MILA-5050’, which enables heat treatment up to 50mm square size. Mini Lamp Annealer MILA 5000 series has contributed to the research of various materials and the developments of heat treatment technique etc in a wide range fields. However, the company has received a lot of requests from customers to enlarge the sample size because the current model has limitation of maximum size as 20mm square. The ‘MILA-5050’ which enables heat treatment up to 50 mm square size with keeping high-performance and compact design and low cost after reviewing the furnace structure and layout. Features – Capable of making heat treatment for the sample size up to maximum 50mm(W) x 50mm(L) – Maximum temperature: 1200 degrees Celsius (regular use) – Desk top type in which heating furnace, chamber and temperature controller are all integrated – Capable of rapid heating, cooling and clean heating with cold wall structure – Simple input of temperature recipe into computer connected with USB – Display temperature data on the PC monitor during heating (The data can be saved in the text format.) Applications – Rapid thermal annealing of Si wafer and compound wafer – Rapid thermal annealing of electronics material like substrates of optical CVD – Heat treatment of glass substrates, ceramics and compound materials etc – Thermal cycle test – Thermal annealing of metal materials – Heat resistance evaluation of coating films – Heating and drying of organic materials and resins Specifications – Temperature range: RT to 1200 degrees Celsius(regular use) – Maximum heating rate: 50 degrees Celsius/s – Heating atmosphere: Air, Vacuum, Inert gas – Sample size: 50mm(W) x 50mm(L) x 0.5 to 5mm (T) – Temperature control sensor: JIS K type thermocouple – Lamp rating: AC 200V-4.8kW – Standard […]

Air plasma system includes internal air compressor

Hypertherm has announced introduced the Powermax30® AIR, a new portable air plasma system featuring an internal compressor that offers greater convenience for on-the-go cutting. With the built-in compressor and the ability to operate on both 120 or 240 volt lines, the Powermax30 AIR is a highly versatile system that enables metal cutting just about anywhere. Weighing only 13.5 kg (30 pounds), the Powermax30 AIR provides 30 amps of output, and has the highest power-to-weight ratio of any system in its class. This high power-to-weight ratio is due in part to several engineering advances, including an all-new patent-pending consumable design that optimises airflow from the compact internal compressor. Coupled with a proprietary and highly-effective moisture removal system, the Powermax30 AIR provides excellent cut quality and performance in hot and humid conditions. Benefits: High portability with the addition of an internal air compressor that eliminates the need for an external compressor unit; Greater versatility and convenience with a ‘Plug-and-Use’ model that allows the system to be used anywhere with just an electrical power point, even in remote and non-industrial environments; and Cost reduction with the elimination of additional costs associated with the use of an external compressor.

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