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The Ikona Clutch and Differential

October 1, 2008

This paper describes two devices—a clutch and a differential— which are based on the Ikona continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Bovine Bliss

October 1, 2008

Brake application keeps cows happy and comfortable at dairy farms.

Selection and Performance Criteria for Power Transmission Couplings

October 1, 2008

Power transmission couplings are widely used for modifi cation of stiff ness and damping in power transmission systems, both in torsion and in other directions (misalignment compensation).

Gear- or Actuator-Driven, These Bots Are Cutting-Edge

October 1, 2008

Robots are everywhere these days— bots in the factory, bots in space, bots at the airport, bots in the movies and much, much more. But robots in the operating room?

Product News

October 1, 2008

The complete product news section from the October 2008 issue of Power Transmission Engineering (PTE).

Industry News

October 1, 2008

The complete industry news section from the October 2008 issue of Power Transmission Engineering (PTE).

Events

October 1, 2008

Siemens exiderdome, plus our calendar of upcoming events.

Thermal Power Helps Plumb Ocean Depths

October 1, 2008

The ocean is full of secrets. Knowledge of its movement can help scientists and researchers predict when there’s going to be a drought in California, excessive rainfall on the East Coast or when crops might not make it through a season in Africa.