‘Finite Element Model’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release Sherborne announces MEMS inclinometers from Sherborne Sensors, which we summarised at the time by saying "Sherborne Sensors has announced the launch of the T700 series, a high-precision range of compact, DC-operated solid-state MEMS inclinometers. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Pressure transducers measure up to 20,000psig from Endevco: "Endevco has announced the 8511A series, a range of piezoresistive gauge pressure transducers designed for maximum reliability in extreme measurement environments. ".

In November 2009, we covered the news from ControlEng Corp - take a look at Servosoft ECM determines energy costs which says: "Servosoft now includes an Energy Cost Model (ECM), which calculates annual and lifetime energy cost, and provides a benefit analysis of adding more capacitance or switching to a regenerative drive. ".

Take a look also at the news release from Simio, Liberty University wins simulation software grant, as well as IFM releases safety monitors for AS-interface from IFM Electronic, and PCB sensor measures internal ballistics of guns from PCB Piezotronics.

Latest stories...

DC motors engineered for transportation purposes (November 2009)

Rotron brushless DC motors from Ametek, engineered for applications on board heavy-duty transit buses, coaches and other vehicles, deliver long-life power solutions serving up to 60,000 hours.

Mobilescan HD helps gun grip maker improve quality (November 2009)

A custom gun grip manufacturer has improved the quality of its products by using the Mobilescan HD portable 3D laser scanning system from NVision to reverse engineer the original grips.

Designing joints and structural adhesives (November 2009)

Sally Sinai, technical manager of ITW Plexus, considers the issues that should be considered before designing joints to be bonded together with structural adhesives.

Eriez magnets/detectors installed in cement plant (November 2009)

Eriez Europe has launched Atex-rated Permanent Suspended Magnets and Metalarm Metal Detectors, suitable for operation in some explosion risk or hazardous environments.

Centa offers bespoke transmission designs (November 2009)

Centa Transmissions can create bespoke powertrain designs for wind, wave, tidal and solar power systems.

Instron unveils SI Series impact testing machine (November 2009)

Instron has introduced the SI Series motorised pendulum impact testing machine (Model SI-1M) with Fracta software for the data acquisition and calculation of energy.

Eaton launches Memshield 3 distribution boards (November 2009)

Eaton has introduced Memshield 3: a new generation of final distribution boards and associated circuit protection devices for commercial, industrial and public buildings.

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.