May 2008
Mackay's Metal Spraying and Hard Chrome recently added a Plasma Transferred Arc (PTA) welding system to its facilities - to complement its existing coatings. The company is an industry leader in surface engineering, thermal spraying and coating engineering. See full story on pages 4 and 5.
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Computer-aided engineering
Digital technology aids development of new-generation aviation engines
This local manufacturer of general aviation engines for light aircraft, has achieved international acclaim for its use of digital design technology
Innovative Engineering
Spy-in-the-sky technology now airworthy
Honeywell has finally received an Experimental Airworthiness Certificate for its gasoline-powered Micro Air Vehicle
Plastics, rubber and materials processing
Versatile rubber ceramic range ideal for heavy duty operations
Multotec Rubber has expanded its rubber ceramic range, which is now available in ceramic blocks as well as hexagonal tiles. MechTech looks at the range of applications
New production process for natural oil polyols for rigid polyurethane foams
Universal hose with corrugated tube liner permits small bending radii
Power generation and supply
Innovative DSM solution reduces energy consumption in SA mines
This paper outlines a new technology designed for the mining industry which recovers energy from incoming water and uses this to pump water out of a mine. It cites several case studies
China's largest wind farm rides the storm
Submersible pumps - the answer for ash handling
Special report
iFleet's patented filter media for upstream bulk filtration of fuel
General Profiling invests further in value-added technology
Ajax Manufacturing's Charles Rowe discusses industry challenges
Transportation
Comprehensive low-temperature tests for fuel-cell drive vehicles
The Mercedes-Benz B-Class with fuel-cell drive shows what it can do in comprehensive trials
