‘Guidance Systems’

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 Q-Sys provides custom-designed motion systems from Q-Sys: "Q-Sys offers a complete design-and-build service for all types of precision motion and positioning systems. ".

In November 2009, we covered the news from Laser Design - take a look at Laser Design system checks injection mould tooling which says: "Laser Design has announced that Schneider Electric recently installed a Laser Design Faro arm laser scanning system in its Cedar Rapids, Iowa facility. ".

Take a look also at the news release from Heason Technology, Actuator system for sampling applications, as well as NI expands HIL simulation platform from National Instruments, and Martek releases compact onboard DC/DC converters from Martek Power.

Latest stories...

Guide covers specification of rail conduit systems (November 2009)

A guide to specifying flexible conduit systems for the rail industry has been launched by Adaptaflex.

Liberty University wins simulation software grant (November 2009)

Simio has awarded a USD300,000 (GBP180,000) simulation software grant to the School of Engineering and Computational Science at Liberty University in Virginia.

E2S adds trumpet horns to range of warning devices (November 2009)

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.

Dassault Systemes releases latest PLM 2.0 platform (November 2009)

Dassault Systemes (DS) unveiled the latest release of its PLM 2.0 platform at its recent European Customer Forum.

IFM releases safety monitors for AS-interface (November 2009)

IFM has launched new versions of its safety monitor for equipment on the AS-interface.

Liquiphant accurately measures liquid levels (November 2009)

Endress and Hauser's Liquiphant is a vibrating level switch for accurate limit detection and point level-measurement of liquids.

Fluke offers trial promotion of Ti9 thermal imager (November 2009)

Fluke is offering handheld Ti9 electrical thermal imagers for electricians with limited or no experience of using them to inspect, repair and verify electrical infrastructure and equipment.

Saft shows battery technologies for telecom market (November 2009)

Saft is demonstrating advanced battery technologies for the telecommunications market at Vietnam Comm 09.

Track roller and shaft guidance systems library

Schaeffler has published a reference library, which includes three linear hardback books on track roller guidance systems, shaft guidance systems and monorail guidance systems.
Monorail guidance systems explained

Guide to guidance systems and accessories includes both linear recirculating roller bearing and ball bearing guideway assemblies, as well as complete linear guidance systems.