‘Automation Engineer’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release BCT extends Resolution HMI SBC options from Blue Chip Technology, which we summarised at the time by saying "Blue Chip Technology (BCT) has followed up the launch of its Resolution HMI single-board computer kit with the release of a supporting Linux BSP and the addition of a 7in LCD module. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Airchannel helps timber specialist save energy from Airchannel: "Airchannel has installed a variable speed compressor for DG Heath (Timber Products) that will provide a 50 per cent energy cost saving per annum. ".

In November 2009, we covered the news from European Safety Systems - take a look at E2S adds trumpet horns to range of warning devices which says: "The Spectra range of industrial warning devices from European Safety Systems (E2S) now includes 100dB and 110dB trumpet horns designed to provide an effective penetrating low-frequency buzzer sound.".

Take a look also at the news release from Hart Communication Foundation, Namur approves Wirelesshart for process uses , as well as Emerson Smart Wireless monitors resin products from Emerson Process Management, and FAG Dtect prevents power-turbine failure at Corus from Schaeffler (UK).

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Ansys EKM addresses simulation and data management (November 2009)

Ansys has released its Engineering Knowledge Manager 2.0, a product focused on simulation process and data management (SPDM).

Emerson wireless technology monitors pump seals (November 2009)

Samarco has seen a 12 per cent increase in production at its Germano Mine in Mariana, Brazil, with the application of Emerson's Smart Wireless technology.

Turbine producer adopts NSK cost-saving programme (November 2009)

By employing a programme of material substitution and longer-life lubrication technology, NSK has achieved significant cost savings for a manufacturer of micro wind turbines.

Dynamometer helps maintain satellite position (November 2009)

Surrey Satellite Technology (SSTL) has utilised a three-component dynamometer manufactured by Kistler Instruments to simulate the operation of the positioning wheels on one of its satellites.

Vistagy announces composites design environment (November 2009)

Vistagy and Beta CAE Systems SA have announced a technology partnership that will enable manufacturers to leverage the value of composites by closely integrating analysis and design.

Brushless servo motors provide 2,800-5,200rpm (November 2009)

The Ametek Pittman brand AB series brushless servo motors are available from Mclennan Servo Supplies in NEMA 23, 34 and 56 frame sizes.

Giga-tronics software suits EW signal simulation (November 2009)

Giga-tronics has announced Automation Xpress (AX) application software for EW signal simulation using the 2400C and 2500B series of Fast-Switching Microwave Signal Generators.

Waldmann LEDs provide directional lighting (November 2009)

Waldmann Lighting has introduced the Slim LED, designed to provide powerful, directional lighting for areas where there is no space for traditional luminaires.