Automation Parts

Traceparts To Showcase 3D Library Of Catalogues Traceparts, a member of the Trace Software Group, will join the 2010 Solidworks World Conference, which is due to be held in Anaheim, California, from 31 January to 3 February. The productivity benefits of the Traceparts 3D library of suppliers' catalogues will be demonstrated in the Partner Pavilion in Booth 109. With more than 100 million native 3D computer-aided-design (CAD) models for Solidworks, the Tracepartsonline.net portal eliminates the time-consuming process of finding and modelling international standard and manufacturers' components. This allows the designer to spend more time on the critical stages of the design process. Traceparts leveraged the Solidworks openness to develop a library of standard Solidworks-native 3D parts. Designers from all industries, particularly those involved in industrial machinery, tooling, automotive and aerospace design, benefit from all the most commonly used components from the mec...

SKF To Showcase MCA Handheld Device SKF will display its Machine Condition Advisor (MCA) handheld device at this year's Maintec industrial maintenance and asset management exhibition on 17-19 March at the NEC in Birmingham. The MCA is claimed to be an easy-to-use, ergonomically designed, handheld device, designed to simplify machine maintenance and prevent costly failures. Putting the benefits of machine monitoring within reach of any maintenance and operations personnel, the MCA simultaneously measures vibration signals and temperature to quickly and accurately assess the condition of essential rotating equipment, such as pumps, fans, motors, compressors, cranes and conveyors. Although it is small enough to fit in the pocket or clip to a work belt, the MCA features powerful signal processing and advanced technology, making the device suitable for novice and expert users alike. Users simply turn the unit on, then press the sensor tip against the part of the machine (usually ...