‘Ergonomics’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release Gravograph engraving machine has point and shoot from Gravograph, which we summarised at the time by saying "Gravograph's mechanical engraving machine provides new functions including point and shoot, and handling of strips without length limits. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Guarding critical on older machines, says Procter from Procter Machine Guarding: "Jeremy Procter, managing director of Procter Machine Guarding and a member of BSI's MCE/3 committee, has explained the importance of adequate guarding on older machines.".

In July 2009, we covered the news from Futek Advanced Sensor Technology - take a look at In-line load cell has USB output option which says: "The LCM300 in-line load cell from Futek Advanced Sensor Technology is now available with USB output, eliminating the need for an analogue amplifier, power supply and display equipment. ".

Take a look also at the news release from Jokab Safety UK, Jokab Safety adds sensors and AS-i nodes to JSHD4, as well as Flir P660 makes Maintec debut from Flir Systems, and Advanced engineering helps develop Euro Coach from Applied PLM Solutions.

Latest stories...

How to choose and use ergonomic hand tools (August 2008)

Paul Holstein, COO of Cableorganiser.com, offers expert tips on what makes a hand tool ergonomic, and how to choose the right one for your body and the job.

3D CAD improves electrosurgery (August 2008)

SolidWorks saved Peak Surgical research and development time because it allowed the company to rapidly fabricate multiple prototypes and trial them in parallel with surgeons.

Acquisition expands the human factor (August 2008)

Lloyd's Register has acquired Human Engineering, a leading supplier of ergonomics and human factors technical services worldwide.

CAD software provides new visualisation options (July 2008)

All Haption products can be easily integrated into Virtalis StereoWorks installations, so that the Haption device is linked to 3D stereo projection in a fully tracked virtual environment.

Safety seminar programme announced (July 2008)

Sarah Brown will deliver a seminar on day two about the perennial issue of asbestos management.

Software optimises car design (July 2008)

Ramsis is used to confirm the front seat and steering wheel adjustment by creating manikins that represent short and tall occupants.

Thermal imaging eases emissions compliance (July 2008)

the Picture in Picture function allows the overlay, pan and scale of an infra-red image on a visual image and full analysis of the combined images from retained measurement data.

Custom springs suit automobile applications (July 2008)

Torsion springs can be either single, which gives a higher force in a smaller space, or double, which provides a balanced force or torque.

Design software boasts improved ergonomics

As part of the latest version of Missler Software's leading CAD/CAM software, TopSolid'Design 2005 offers significant improvements for the design department.
Ergonomics explained in Edinburgh

Anyone interested in ergonomics/human factors in Scotland is welcome to attend the SEF's first event of 2005 to be held in Edinburgh on the evening of 13th January.