While safety functions have been integrated into drives packages for some years now, the current trends are very exciting, from many angles. Today, a full complement of safety functions can be implemented at the front-end of a system design on all types of production machines, including printing, packaging, converting, materials handling and other equipment used throughout American industry.

Despite posting its slowest quarter since early 2007, AWEA remains optimistic that the wind industry can and will work successfully with the revolving doors in Washington.

New generation sensors are improving our quality of life.

The complete Industry News section from the October 2010 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.

A look back at a turbine-powered fire engine that was years ahead of its time.

Does the U.S. renewable energy solution lie offshore? An update on the status of offshore wind projects.

The complete Product News section from the October 2010 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.

Based on simulation methods and calculation tools developed by the Schaeffler Group and presented in the first part of this paper, three approaches regarding increased efficiency based on rolling bearings are presented.

Options abound for increased efficiency in lubrication.

This paper provides an overview of the more common position sensor options and references actual case studies to illustrate the diverse solutions available and the reasons behind some of the decisions. Three cases are used to illustrate the needs of different applications leading to the choice of a particular type of position sensor. The cases reviewed include a gantry crane, wind turbine and aerial cable car.