Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Electronic Control Systems",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Making robotic automation safe from
Pilz Automation Technology, which we summarised at the time by saying "Machine builders and system integrators installing a robot for the first time need to be aware of the differences between safeguarding in conventional automation and robotic
applications".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Diagnostic software aids transmission reliability from
ZF Great Britain: "The ZF TestmanPro diagnostic program is an essential tool in any company's preventive maintenance programme".
In August 2007, we covered the news from Custom Sensors and Technologies (CST)
concerning its CST suspension height position sensors
- take a look at Sensors improve driver comfort and safety
which says: "CST suspension height position sensors and pressure sensors provide a smoother, more stable ride".
Take a look also at the news release from Procter Machinery Guarding, Round-up of new machinery safety standards,
as well as 20 years supplying drives and controls from Newton Tesla (Electric Drives),
and Software speeds aerospace test validation from LMS International.
See also:
Virtual driver model joins vehicle simulation
(December 2006)
Software for vehicle ride and handling simulation gains extensive capabilities to simulate and analyse the interaction between a vehicle and its driver
National safety conference to address the four Cs
(November 2006)
A new national safety conference is being organised by Pilz Automation Technology to take place at the UK National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull, on 23rd January 2007
Safety training courses
(October 2006)
exida announce autumn 2006 training course schedule to be held in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK
Standard brings subtle differences to directive
(October 2006)
What are the implications of BS EN62061 being harmonised to the Machinery Directive?
Training updates safety standards
(April 2006)
A one-day training course explains the latest machinery safety standards ISO13849-1 and BS EN62061
Super-slim motors are only 2mm thick
(April 2006)
New ultraflat Penny Motors are no more than 2mm thick yet, depending on the model, are capable of continuous operation at speeds as high as 60,000rev/min
BSI updates machinery safety guide PD 5304: 2005
(January 2006)
BSI has published PD 5304:2005, 'Guidance on safe use of machinery', written by leading industry experts and with contributions and support from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Nuclear plant upgrades control systems
(November 2005)
Invensys Process Systems is to supply American Electric Power with Triconex electronic control systems for the main turbines and feedwater pump turbines at the Cook Nuclear Plant in Michigan
Li-ion batteries power US Army's weapon systems
(November 2005)
Saft has delivered its 300th advanced lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack to provide battlefield power for US Army weapon systems
Safety consultancy services cover all standards
(September 2005)
Elite Control Systems, one of the UK's leading system integrators, is launching Elite Safety Consultancy as part of the company's consultancy division
Elite launches safety consultancy services
(August 2005)
Elite Control Systems, one of the UK's leading system integrators, is launching Elite Safety Consultancy as part of the company's consultancy division
Training is essential in competence management
(August 2005)
Training courses can be a very cost-effective way to provide information where an individual or group needs to increase knowledge in specific areas
Servo drives take control of machine safety
(April 2005)
Drive-based safety is a further evolution of the concept of drive-based automation, in which intelligence is built into decentralised drives
Masters of manufacturing to reveal their secrets
(February 2005)
The winners of top North West manufacturing awards will be leading a masterclass in Manchester later this month to reveal how they achieved their success
Control by wire technology comes down to earth
(January 2005)
Anders Trygg discusses the considerations of off-highway design through a range of case studies
Siemens stars in the North West
(December 2004)
The electronics company Siemens has beaten off strong competition from across the region to win the prestigious 2004 North West Manufacturer of the Year award
Beware of conflicting machinery safety standards
(May 2004)
New machinery safety standards can appear contradictory says Carsten Gregorius, member of international Working Group 6 and the national mirror committee of Working Group 7
Johnstone scoops award
(November 2003)
Grace Johnstone, 27, a Flight Test Engineer for BAE Systems at Warton Aerodrome, Lancashire has been awarded the prestigious title 'Young Woman Engineer of the Year 2003', by HRH The Princess Royal
Enclosures provide IP66 sealing and flexibility
(June 2003)
Tough and flexible TK enclosures from Spelsberg have been used to house controls for an innovative new auto-lubrication system from Filtakleen
Safety systems specialist expands in Scotland
(November 2002)
Fire and gas safety systems specialist ICS Triplex has relocated its Aberdeen office to new premises and expanded staffing levels to service growing business activities
Control systems for prototype vehicles
(November 2002)
Engineers developing niche vehicles now have a new source of proven high-integrity automotive control solutions for low-volume applications
Fractional horse power motors for any application
(December 2001)
The standard range of Leroy Somer FHP motors (rated up to 1 kW) is now extensive and includes 2,4 and 6 pole single and three-phase asynchronous, together with three-phase multi-speed
Variable area flowmeter technology for wider use
(December 2001)
The new Reflux two wire 4-20mA loop powered output flowmeter brings the advantages and low cost of variable area technology into modern electronic control systems
Managing radiated EM field hazards in vehicles
(June 2001)
Vehicle electronic systems must demonstrate an adequate immunity to high intensity radiated fields to operate safely, according to a paper to be presented at the Vehicle Electronics Conference
Wide range of styles for versatile PCB switch
(August 2000)
The Series 96 PCB-mounting switch range from Sussex-based EAO has been specifically designed for use with modern electronic control systems
The scope for automotive electronic diagnostics
(August 2000)
Frank Massey of Fuel Injection Services and Christine Rickett of Tektronix look at the instrumentation in use for automotive electronic diagnostics
Smoother rotary actuation from Parker
(March 2000)
A revolutionary concept in self-compensating, tapered-flat cushion spear design, Decelerator, enhances the smooth acceleration and deceleration of Parker's HTR series rotary actuators