In point of care testing (POCT) systems, liquids are typically
moved through a self-contained consumable cartridge using air
pressure. These instruments can call for precise response times...
When fitters are asked what the main cause of assembly errors
is, around 70 out of 100 respondents spontaneously answer: "The
small dimensions are over-assembled and the large ones...
Life Science is a broad and far-reaching industry and includes
numerous segments such as Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals,
Biotechnology, Clinical Diagnostics, and Analytical Chemistry. Many
of the...
Medical technology continues to evolve towards diagnosis and
treatment equipment that is closer to the patient - wearable
or in the home. Examples include point of care
diagnostics, dialysis,...
The sun has been referred to as a primary inexhaustible energy
source capable of meeting energy demands on a global scale.
Electricity can be generated from solar energy either directly
using...
For decades, coal has dominated global power generation. Yet,
its share of power generation is declining. The International
Energy Agency predicts that global coal consumption has peaked and
will not...
Reliability is the quality of being trustworthy or of performing
consistently well. Here at Parker, we’ve made reliability the focus
of our products since the company was established; this has...
Often called the fourth utility, compressed air is widely used in
most, if not all, industrial facilities. Unlike electricity,
natural gas and water that is produced offsite and transported to
the...
Most manufacturing facilities use compressed air to power their
production lines, but improper management of this unseen utility
during routine maintenance and emergency situations can have
serious...
The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts are the best parts
to use when replacing a part on a machine. The OEM part will
be matched to the original specification of the machine and will
give...
Combining innovative thinking with core technological competency
can tame the challenges of off-road machinery operating in
hazardous mining, agricultural, forestry, material handling,
and...
The marine market is especially demanding when it comes to high
pressure hydraulic connections. These need to withstand the
harshest conditions and vibrations. With classic welded connections
there...
In clinical diagnostics, the fastest-growing segment is
point-of-care testing (POCT). POCT consists of medical
diagnostic testing performed close to the patient, instead of a
traditional centralized...
When truck and trailer OEMs select DOT air brake fittings, a
number of considerations frequently come into play including
performance, price, assembly time and the ability to customize to
their...
In manufacturing and warehouse operations, forklifts are an
indispensable piece of equipment. Responsible for safely and
reliably lifting and transporting materials, the heart of these
machines is...
What creates noise in hydraulic systems and why is it important to
eliminate it? Noise in hydraulic systems is generated primarily by
the mechanical workings of the pump and fluid pulsations...
The history of commercial robotic lawnmowers is one that includes a
few fits and stops. The cost has been a primary deterrent to the
adoption of automated technology, especially for...
The future looks bright for the commercial turf equipment industry,
both in the United States and globally. Equipment manufacturers
are, in turn, introducing new features intended to help operators
do...
When skid steers first arrived on the scene in the
industry, their small size was their greatest advantage. But
as this versatile equipment has evolved, modern day skid
steers are three to four times...
The commercial lawn and turf market is dominated by
gasoline-powered machinery. That is starting to change, however, as
the adoption of commercial electric mowers and hybrid
gasoline-electric lawn and...
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