A hybrid performance prediction method for centrifugal compressors based on single-zone and two-zone models Abstract High-accuracy models are essential for rapid performance estimations and reliable parameter refinements during the preliminary design of centr…
Continue ReadingHow to Choose an Industrial Face Mask? by Camille Rustici The COVID crisis has highlighted the need for protective masks to fight the virus. But long before surgical masks and N95 respirators became part of our daily lives, face masks were already in daily us…
Continue ReadingHand in Glove: BeBop Sensors With the launch of Forte Data Gloves from BeBop Sensors an immersive experience in virtual or augmented reality is now at the fingertips of a spectrum of industries. The award-winning technology offers a hands-on experienc…
Continue ReadingResidual stress modelling in laser welding marine steel EH36 considering a thermodynamics-based solid phase transformation Low alloy steels are one of the most used materials in structural applications owing to their excellent properties such as ease of m…
Continue ReadingAre Fully Self-Driving Vehicles a Distant Dream? Today self-driving cars are rapidly clocking up road kilometres across the world. Yet a growing sense of the remaining hurdles that need to be overcome by driverless tech developers – coupled with a seri…
Continue ReadingCalibration of blade tip-timing sensor for shrouded blades Power generation has been of great significance in the production of electric energy for numerous household and industrial use. However, the rapid increase in the demand for electric power has co…
Continue ReadingAdvancing Automation Revolutionizes the Industrial Workplace Just a few years ago, industrial robots were the stuff of science fiction. Today, as robotic systems become smarter, cheaper and more flexible – driven by trends in simplification, collaborati…
Continue ReadingWhat is the Future for Predictive Maintenance? ABOUT THE AUTHOR Lindsay Clark Machines that tell operators when they are going to break down, and how, are no longer a fantasy. Research from IoT Analytics, a market insights firm, says predictive maintenance …
Continue ReadingMachine Tools Embrace Industry 4.0 as Manufacturing Evolves ABOUT THE AUTHOR Adam Turner The physical and digital worlds are colliding on the factory floor as traditional machine tooling undergoes a smart overhaul in order to meet modern manufactu…
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