Design by Objective: Going Green
Sustainability. Carbon footprint. Corporate social responsibility. Are you wondering how today’s green jargon applies to engineering? Companies that have signed on to the green revolution — optimizing manufacturing processes and using resources more efficiently — are saving energy, reducing waste, and building healthier bottom lines. Here are some tips and tools to help your green efforts get growing.
Baldor hugs trees, plants them too
In January, Baldor Electric Co., Fort Smith, Ark., announced plans to reduce its environmental footprint, an effort aimed at both significantly reducing operating expenses and benefiting the environment...
Green Building incorporates high-tech engineering
When the california Academy of Sciences opens its new state-of-the-art facility on September 27 in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, the construction will be the largest public LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) platimum building in the world...
Shaft collars sport RoHS-compliant plating
Lead-free carbon steel shaft collars with RoHS-compliant yellow zinc plating are now available...
Earth friendly cylinders save energy
A new series of electromechanical cylinders (EMCs) offers high thrust, high speed capabilities with greater flexibility and control to applications traditionally using hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders...
Composite material takes it easy on environment
Self-lubricating Power-Core composite materials exhibit a tension-free crystalline structure that provides exceptional stability, quiet performance, and high tensile and flexural strength....
Extreme motor meets EPACT mandates
A new line of Extreme Duck motors is available to meet the demanding sanitation requirements of the food processing, pharmaceutical, packaging, and beverage industries....
Drive brings efficiency to material handling
The EC110 is a 24 Vdc RollerDrive that features a new, high performance motor and gearbox which, combined with new elastic decoupling, provides quiet and smooth operation for energy efficient conveying applications....
