• 3 Jan
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    Wideband antennae for both legacy and 5G wireless IoT networks

    5G-based wireless links are addressing embedded applications, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), machine-to-machine (MTM) links, the smart grid, gateways, routers, security, and remote-monitoring connectivity. 

  • 3 Jan
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    Nobel causes

    One particular Nobel prize winner jumped out this year, and that was the prize for Physics, which was awarded to Alain Aspect, John Clauser and Anton Zeilinger, who each conducted groundbreaking experiments using entangled quantum states, where two particles of light become inextricably linked, and behave like a single unit, even when they are separated. 

  • 15 Dec
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    Riding in a remotely-monitored open sleigh

    On a cold Christmas eve, the wind started to howl, and children slept in their beds, as snow fell to the ground. Then, with a jingle of bells and a loud “Ho, ho, ho!”, Santa was here for his big Christmas show. When, all of a sudden, his sleigh started to tip, presents started to tumble and good old St. Nick had to crash-land the sleigh in a big holly bush. The sleigh was quite stuck, so he gave it a push. 

  • 15 Nov
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    Off-the-shelf motors can decrease time and cost for defence projects

    A common expectation for military spec OEM projects is that each and every component will need to be bespoke designed and manufactured to meet the strict standard and certifications.

  • 1 Nov
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    Better machine design starts with motor technology

    Machine design is a lynchpin for mechanical industries, from aerospace and medical to emobility. This process ultimately determines manufacturing costs and profits for the product, setting the stage for its success or failure. 

  • 1 Nov
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    Automation engineering in harsh environments

    Even with a robust enclosure, renewable energy systems must be able to withstand variations in temperature, air quality, and potentially operate either at high altitudes or at the bottom of the ocean under extreme pressure.

  • 1 Nov
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    Materials shortages lead to seamless connectivity

    Currently, the automation industry is experiencing an unprecedented shortage of supply for materials such as semiconductors, copper, aluminium, and many other materials that were taken for granted only two years ago.  

  • 1 Nov
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    Digging deep with efficient and sustainable motors

    A Danish ventilation fans and systems manufacturer called upon an electrical motors specialist to drive the largest in its ZerAx range of axial fans. 

  • 1 Nov
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    See, touch and learn

    As industry gradually returns to a ‘new norm’, with face-to-face networking becoming more commonplace after a challenging few years, a definite buzz was evident again as Routeco LIVE made a welcome return in September, playing host to hundreds of customers in Milton Keynes, Glasgow, Leeds, and Bristol.  

  • 1 Nov
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    The magic of ironless winding

    Matt Dean of maxon UK and Ireland explores the possibilities of ironless winding, and how it is driving innovation in the medical industry.

  • 1 Nov
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    Strategic acquisitions in drives and motors

    The top three suppliers of low voltage AC motors made waves in the motor and drives space with a string of acquisition announcements in early August 2022. 

  • 31 Oct
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    Artificial Intelligence: Hope, hype and FOMO

    10 years ago, AI-based projects were mainly driven by hype or FOMO. Now, the adoption of AI is no longer a motive or an aim in itself. Instead, AI has become an ‘enabler’.

  • 31 Oct
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    Smart sensors control industry energy costs

    Manufacturers must act now to cut energy consumption and keep costs under control, says Swindon Silicon Systems, which explores the essential role of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors in energy management.

  • 31 Oct
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    Decade of Pi

    Ten years ago, on 29th February 2012 to be exact, the first Raspberry Pi computer went on sale. Since then, a remarkable 45 million units of the credit-card sized device have been sold, making it the best-selling computer to emerge from these shores.

  • 28 Oct
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    Automation tips to reduce energy costs

    The cost of electricity, gas and heating oil have risen dramatically worldwide and are placing a considerable burden on plant and machine operators.