‘Product Design’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release Compact Plus coupling fits into a small envelope from Schmidt-Kupplung, which we summarised at the time by saying "Schmidt-Kupplung's Semiflex Compact Plus range features a compact design and functional attributes that allow integration into tight spaces in conjunction with parallel shift options. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Icona updates Aesthetica software from Icona Solutions: "Icona Solutions has introduced version 3.1 of Aesthetica, the perceived-quality simulation and visualisation software.".

In July 2009, we covered the news from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK - take a look at GE Fanuc releases RTU version of PAC8000 which says: "GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has introduced the PAC8000 RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) Controller, a rugged, field-mountable platform. ".

Take a look also at the news release from Dytran Instruments, Dytran's 3224A3 measures vibration in tight spaces, as well as Saft presents battery technologies at EP Shanghai from Saft Industrial Batteries, and Same-day assembly extended to Nordbloc 1 motors from Nord Drivesystems.

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SK 200E frequency inverter range launched by Nord (July 2009)

Nord Gear's SK 200E frequency inverter range combines a sensorless current vector drive with control and communications features in a compact IP55 or IP66 rated enclosure.

SGS offers non-destructive testing of tanks (July 2009)

SGS Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is able to carry out expert controls, inspections and measurements of tanks storing dangerous goods to ensure business security and safety.

Rodriguez releases latest Compacta geared motors (July 2009)

R A Rodriguez is offering the AG60 and MR30 Compacta slip-on geared motors, available with double brakes to meet theatre safety standards.

Catalogue features industrial weighing solutions (July 2009)

Mettler Toledo has published an industrial product catalogue that features an overview of the company's weighing solutions for a variety of industries.

Laser direct imaging speeds processes (July 2009)

Precision Micro has announced that it is using laser direct imaging (LDI) to manufacture shims to a specific thickness or washers to precise dimensions for customers.

Spiral hose range enhanced with size -40 model (July 2009)

Eaton has enhanced its range with the addition of the GH466-40 spiral hose with a diameter in size -40.

Tank-cleaning rotary spray ball for CIP tasks (July 2009)

Bete has added the Orbitor - a compact and versatile tank-cleaning rotary spray ball - to its range.

Parker announces Par<>Fit filter elements (July 2009)

Parker Hannifin has announced a range of competitively priced Parker quality replacement filter elements.

Speed Engineering optimises product design

Established in 2006, Speed Engineering is an India-based company offering a range of engineering services such as CAD, finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
Students showcase product design

A hydrogen engine and an Archimedes screw propelled vehicle were the two grand prize winners in the 2008 PTC DesignQuest Challenge.