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Major investment in service facilities, resources and training ensures that AUMA maintains highly responsive, customer focussed support for its modular electric actuators.

SKF has announced that the SKF Solar Linear Actuator-CASD-60, a BeyondZero Portfolio product, contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions by increasing the energy production from one solar panel by 5.8 MWh/year.

AUMA has supplied over one hundred modular electric actuators to the biggest tank farm in Tianjin located in Tianjin Nanjiang Port.

At SIPOS Aktorik the company believes in the synergy between healthy minds and bodies. As part of this philosophy, a dedicated health day was organised when a renowned sports scientist presented to SIPOS staff.

SIPOS Aktorik has been placed in the top four percent of trading German businesses by a leading independent credit agency. The premier rating gives the company a position defined as ‘excellent’ by the assessors.

For over twenty years, AUMA has supported engineer development through apprenticeship schemes.

SIPOS Aktorik has received confirmation of the commissioning and DCS integration of more than 2,000 electric actuators at RWE Eemshaven in the Netherlands.

SMC continues to make waves as an industrial innovator. The most recent offer is their Series MPC, the multi-position cylinder. Series MPC is a unique and inexpensive way to give customers an infinite number of adjustable stroke positions.

After extending its modular concept for electric actuation in 2010 with the introduction of the Generation .2 series of actuators and controls, AUMA has continued to evolve its product range.

A wide catchment area for an Australian WwTW has been supported with electric actuation from SIPOS Aktorik.

Over one hundred AUMA explosion proof actuators with control units and gearboxes have been delivered to a strategically important pipeline which imports gas from Russia into the Czech Republic.

Recognising that corrosion protection is a basic requirement for electric actuators, AUMA has made major investment in upgrading its procedures for coating components.

SIPOS Aktorik has secured a contract to supply valve control technology to an innovative district heating network in Finland.

Aiding academic progression, and supporting engineers of the future, is a key part of AUMA's business philosophy. A recent example of AUMA’s proactive approach to providing vocational experience was a placement for one of its apprentices in India.

A new two-layer powder coating process recently developed by AUMA has advanced device capability resulting in no increased risk of corrosion.

Eminent business leaders, academics, politicians and journalists on the judging panel for this award included the former Belgian Prime Minister and BP’s Vice President.

Almost a thousand modular electric actuators are being installed in a major scheme to protect the Venetian Lagoon in Italy.

Variable speed technology from SIPOS Aktorik, which addresses water surge, has supported selection for a number of challenging contracts

SIPOS Aktorik, supplier of standard and specialist actuators, has addressed synchronisation of valve stems. Traditionally, a mechanical process links two gearboxes to one actuator and this approach is frequently satisfactory.

SIPOS Aktorik, supplier of specialist and standard actuators, has undergone a major expansion of its service team.

Latest underground conduction systems are being supported by SIPOS Aktorik’s actuators. A new design uses concrete rings as an alternative to shafts and tunnels.

SIPOS Aktorik has spearheaded an actuator design feature that tolerates voltage fluctuations from -30% to +20% without needing to oversize the actuators.

SIPOS Aktorik’s variable speed actuators have been selected for a prestigious installation completed at the fourth largest sewage treatment plant in Australia.

A new approach for actuator position detection has been adopted for SIPOS 5 Flash actuators.

SIPOS Aktorik’s specialism in the supply of electric actuators for nuclear power plants is confirmed with a dedicated, full colour brochure detailing the company’s SIWI and SIWI – AS products.

A growing Middle East market for SIPOS Aktorik’s actuation solution for district cooling is being supported with a premium gold sponsorship package for the DC summit in Doha.

The global market for piezoelectric-operated actuators and motors was estimated to be $6.6 billion in 2009 and is estimated to reach $12.3 billion by 2014, showing an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 13.2% per year.

SIPOS Aktorik, supplier of specialist variable speed and standard actuator solutions, reports the success of its Middle East agent.

As part of an international expansion programme, SIPOS Aktorik has appointed VPower to represent the company and support its actuator range in Vietnam.

SIPOS Aktorik has successfully managed a comprehensive actuator retrofit for E.ON’s German power plant, Franken 1.

SIPOS Aktorik reports a growing demand for its nuclear sector training programme.

MEA Incorporated is a world leading organization that is composed of actuator designers, engineers and manufacturers of valves and actuator including valve actuators for mechanical and electrical automation systems worldwide.

MEA Incorporated is a world leading organization that is composed of actuator designers, engineers and manufacturers of valves and actuator including linear actuator and electric actuator for mechanical & electrical automation systems worldwide.

Unique bumper construction combines super flexible gel for superior cushioning, with stainless steel core for added strength and durability.

Available in a range of configurations, the new models offer superior, performance and reliability, as well as rapid delivery and competitive pricing.

New RS Series further expands Misumi’s comprehensive portfolio of single axis actuators designed to perform a diverse array of motion control functions.

The 2007 global piezoelectric crystal market has reached $4.8 billion and will increase further to $6.91 billion by the year 2012, with an AAGR of 7.5%. This market is comprised of over 450 companies as manufacturers and suppliers.

The global market for electro-active polymer actuators and sensors reached $15 million in 2007. This will increase to $247 mil. by 2012. North America has about 66% market in 2007, followed by Europe at 21.3%, Japan at 9.3%, rest of world at 3.3%.

Life Safety Services (LSS), the National leader in fire and smoke damper inspection services, announced today that they will provide damper repair services as a compliment to their fire and smoke damper inspection services.

The LA35, a powerful, new electric linear actuator with integrated electronics enhances the motion control market.