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Solar tracker merges cutting-edge PV-technology and high performance

MAGE SOLAR, part of the globally operating MAGE GROUP, announced that a Solar Tree with several integrated electric car charging stations featuring high efficiency MAGE POWERTEC PLUS PV modules has been unveiled at General Motor’s Company Vehicle Operations Facility in Warren, Michigan.

Components & Machinery »

The Zero-Max Overhung Load Adaptor is mounted between the main engine and the hydraulic pump in the Gen-Tech system. The OHLA eliminates the need for a transition gearbox while providing a rock-solid mounting base connected to the hydraulic pumps.

Major Energy And Fuel Savings For Commercial Fishing Vessel With Gen-Tech System

Seattle, Washington: Saving thousands of gallons of fuel while battling through thunderous 50-foot waves are challenges for today’s commercial fishing boats operating in the frigid Bearing Sea. Those challenges are met by the Gen-Tech system, a patented workboat power generation improvement that is a major energy and fuel saver.


Energy Efficiency »

ISO launches ISO 50001 energy management standard

With energy one of the most critical challenges facing the international community, the publication on 15 June of the ISO International Standard ISO 50001 on energy management systems is an eagerly awaited event because it is estimated the standard could have a positive impact on some 60 % of the world’s energy use.

Pollution Control »

CleanAIR Systems, the first emissions control manufacturer to develop a compact Tier 4 retrofit product for large diesel and natural gas engines, is pleased to announce the recent installation and commissioning of six E-PODs at a secure east coast data center.

CleanAIR E-POD Reduces NOx at East Coast Data Center

CleanAIR Systems, the first emissions control manufacturer to develop a compact Tier 4 retrofit product for large diesel and natural gas engines, is pleased to announce the recent installation and commissioning of six E-PODs at a secure east coast data center.


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Designing Drives for a Competitive Edge

Start designing next-generation equipment. While standard engineering practice for the industrial equipment you design may call for roller chain or gears, there is an alternative that minimizes risk and cost while offering a marketable advantage. Review your drive design options and find two case studies that demonstrate how synchronous belt drives improved performance.

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How to Run Your Maintenance Operations More Efficiently with Maintenance Management Software.

Companies use Maintenance Management Software to help workers perform more effectively and to help managers make strategic decisions regarding assets. This guide will help you better understand how to reduce downtime, track costs, and assign personnel to jobs as well as provide you with several price quotes (by phone/e-mail) from reputable Maintenance Software Management vendors.

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Designing Environmental Sustainability into Product Research and Development.

Environmental sustainability is drawing attention from all directions - from new environmental regulations and enforced compliance to suppliers looking to create competitive differentiation though greener products and services. Simultaneously, manufacturers have become increasingly dependent upon their ability to efficiently innovate and successfully bring new products to market.

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