The drive shaft as a key component of the drive units of plants, machines and commercial vehicles is subjected to high loads, especially when used in harsh environments. Companies perform maintenance work at regular intervals to ensure full operability. The current state of the devices that require maintenance and, thus, …
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As runner blades are a critical component of water turbines, Rainpower has developed a new measurement tool – called a Flight Recorder – to accurately measure dynamic stress on these components, ensuring continuous operation under the harshest conditions. The Flight Recorder is a battery-operated system, where all data is stored …
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HBM recently helped to provide the Japanese New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organisation (NEDO) and Motor & Magnetic Materials R&D Centre (MagHEM) with a system which could supply synchronised data in real time, which was an important issue for further development of its new super motor. As part of …
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Visitors to the Engineering Society’s (EIS) annual Instrumentation conference, will get a firsthand look at the combined power of Brüel & Kjær, HBM and Prenscia’s latest measurement solutions. During the show, taking place on 2nd April at Silverstone, technical experts from the three businesses will exhibit tools such as Brüel & …
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When Hartpury College and University Centre recently undertook a study to investigate canine gait analysis and force exerted on a lead in a collar and harness, HBM was on hand to supply the necessary electronic strain gauges and software. Considering the vast range of roles that dogs fulfil, it is important for dog …
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HBM will be merging its activities with BKSV (Brüel and Kjær Sound and Vibration) from 1 January 2019. Both owned by UK based Spectris Plc, the new company will be named HBK (Hottinger, Brüel and Kjær). Both HBM and BKSV are global leaders in their respective disciplines and have complementary expertise across the measurement chain. By leveraging their respective strengths, the aim is to create a …
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