The Chilling Effects of Cold Weather on Hybrid Motors
Posted: September 2nd, 2010 | By: Eagle Tech
September usually ushers in the season of Fall in Michigan, the infamous home of the auto industry. However, the industry’s current popular cars, those powered by hybrid motors, may experience a little trouble running in the great state that gave us the American automobile. Hybrid motors do indeed have difficulty functioning in cold weather, the [...]
Filed under: Hybrid Motors | Tags: cold weather, eagle technologies, hybrid, hybrid batteries, hybrid cars, Hybrid Motors, hybrid technologies, preventative maintenance | 4 Comments »
How to Make the Most Out of Your Customer Service Call
Posted: August 26th, 2010 | By: Eagle Tech
Few people understand that a simple call to customer care can contribute to the development of a new product or an update on an old model. In fact, the relationships between engineering and customer care are an important research and development resource. To help companies like Eagle Technologies implement the much-needed changes required to properly [...]
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Two Ways to Reduce Your Spare Parts Inventory
Posted: August 24th, 2010 | By: Eagle Tech
Continuing with last week’s topic of spare parts, today’s post will review maintaining your spare parts inventory in a way that will actually save you money.
Although a spare parts inventory is usually necessary, carrying enough parts to build a whole new machine is not. In fact, the excess non-vital parts within the inventory can actually [...]
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The Importance of Spare Parts Inventories
Posted: August 19th, 2010 | By: Eagle Tech
The manufacturing systems that companies thrive on require more than lubrication and maintenance. They also require spare parts. Most manufacturing and processing companies keep an inventory of spare parts. However, small businesses should also consider creating a spare parts inventory as well.
There are several reasons why a company utilizing machinery should have a [...]
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Using Hybrid Batteries in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Posted: July 9th, 2010 | By: bfuller
There are two major types of hybrid batteries in existance for use in hybrid electric vehicles – lithium ion (Li-ion) and nickel metal hybrid (NiMH). Many battery subcategories can be found within each.
NiMH batteries were the primary battery source for hybrid vehicles until a few years ago. Today Li-ion batteries are being tested and developed [...]
Filed under: Automative, Factory Automation, Green Alternative Energy, Hybrid Motors | Tags: Automated system, eagle technologies, Green, hybrid, hybrid batteries, hybrid electric vehicles, Hybrid Motors, hybrid technologies, lithium ion, motor, motor innovation, nickel metal hybrid, NiMH | 2 Comments »
The Pressing Process
Posted: July 9th, 2010 | By: bfuller
“Pressing” in an industrial or manufacturing setting refers to a machine that permanently joins two parts to form a new part. Today a custom-designed pressing machine can be engineered to fit your company’s needs.
In recent years, the Smithsonian National Museum of American History exhibited one of America’s earliest, but still-functioning, pressing machines from the 1880’s. [...]
Filed under: Automative, Factory Automation | Tags: eagle technologies, laser, photoelectric sensors, Pressing, Smithsonian National Museum of American History, Ultrasonic | No Comments »
Welcome!
Posted: March 12th, 2010 | By: bfuller
Welcome to the Eagle Technologies Blog! Here you’ll find great discussions on topics like automation technologies, preventative maintenance, and conveyor systems. Thanks for stopping by!
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