http://www.engineeringtalk.com/indexes/categorybrowseit.html Testing, analysing and monitoring equipment latest news on Engineeringtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:00 UT http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 Weighing less than 340g, the i5 IR camera has an 80 x 80 pixel IR resolution and thermal sensitivity of 60mK, which provides a clear infra-red image Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Flir Systems http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/fli/fli238.html Chris Morris explains why his company's new PTT torque analyser is ideal for checking/auditing pipe flanges, pressurised connections and other critical fastened joints. Fri, 09 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Mountz http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/mjx/mjx107.html Condition monitoring is an essential factor in ensuring continuous supply from wind turbines, says Andreas Kuehl. Thu, 08 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Schaeffler (UK) http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ine/ine246.html The value of stainless steel depends on its nickel content and two pieces that look almost identical can have values varying by thousands of pounds per tonne. Wed, 07 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Niton UK http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/nit/nit109.html All Universal Measurement Bus sensors are connected via a standard plug connector system, reducing installation and service costs. Mon, 05 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Barber InSys http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bis/bis132.html The demonstration day will provide a better understanding of the challenges and techniques now available to ensure successful deployment and operation of Profibus networks. Fri, 02 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Hi-Port Software http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/hip/hip101.html Laser vibrometers are easy to set up and operate and can exchange data with existing CAE hardware and software. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Lambda Photometrics http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/lam/lam199.html The efector octavis' I/Os can be used as inputs, electronically trigger diagnosis, collect switching states of other sensors and transmit them to operational data logging via the OPC standard. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT IFM Electronic http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ifm/ifm228.html IWT4 uses mathematical processing and the latest in radio telemetry and signal conditioning to accurately measure forces at the wheel-rail interface. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Interfleet Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/imq/imq110.html Lonestar can be trained to respond to a broad range of chemical scenarios and is easily integrated with other sensors and third-party systems to provide a complete monitoring solution. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Owlstone http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/owl/owl100.html A new high speed tomography instrument can be used to measure and visualise rapid flows, like never before. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Industrial Tomography Systems http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ial/ial105.html Latest high-end and mid-range infra-red cameras to be launched at venues around the UK and Ireland. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Flir Systems http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/fli/fli236.html Analyser measures a variety of industrial laser parameters, including beam profile, average laser power, energy per pulse, pulse rate and temporal pulsewidth. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Ophir-Spiricon http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/opp/opp101.html The ThermaCAM P660's contrast optimiser enables the user to view both the scanned object and its surroundings with the great clarity. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Flir Systems http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/fli/fli235.html Systems monitor the crank train bearings of large two-stroke diesel engines in real time, providing an early warning of bearing wear and avoiding catastrophic failures. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT AMOT http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/amo/amo155.html By installing an online condition monitoring system, nuclear power provider E.ON Kernkraft has eliminated costly plant downtime and kept plant availability above 90%. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Schaeffler (UK) http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ine/ine245.html The Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) monitor is capable of autopurging and calibrating itself. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Geotech http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/gew/gew100.html The Ultraprobe 3000 has been designed to promote quick, easy energy surveys with accurate results, helping to reduce a plant's carbon footprint. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Alpine Components http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/alc/alc109.html Spherical Beamforming provides a complete omnidirectional noise map and makes no assumptions about the nature of the acoustic environment. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Bruel and Kjaer UK http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/end/end181.html The Infrasight RD320 camera is used in applications such as product design, nondestructive testing and medical research. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT OptoTherm http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/oph/oph105.html The programmable M18 compact speed monitor is designed for rotational speed applications up to 18,000 pulses per minute. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT IFM Electronic http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ifm/ifm224.html The Lasair III is claimed to set a new level of sophistication in portable particle counters. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Particle Measuring Systems http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/pcl/pcl115.html A manufacturer of rolled aluminium products is saving around Eur 200,000 per year by monitoring the condition of critical machine components on its rolling mill machinery. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Schaeffler (UK) http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ine/ine243.html The annual red dot design award spans various categories and is one of the most coveted design prizes worldwide. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Flir Systems http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/fli/fli234.html While condition monitoring systems have obvious advantages to the manufacturing sector, other industries are now also benefiting from their use. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Schaeffler (UK) http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ine/ine242.html Applications found in the calibration of dataloggers, chart recorders, multimeters, handheld calibrators and other industrial instruments. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Ametek Calibration Instruments http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/amm/amm120.html Seminars around the UK and Ireland provide hands-on experience of the latest, powerful, easy-to-use, handheld thermal imagers for preventive maintenance. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Fluke (UK) http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/flu/flu279.html WTS acts as a constant set of eyes on the welding process, cutting the cost of tip quality management. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Orbitform http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/oit/oit111.html SKF's TMSP 1 picks up environmental noise of between 30 to 130dB through an electret condenser microphone and then produces a sound reading in decibels on the handset. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT SKF UK http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/skf/skf386.html The NADCAP programme is designed to provide an accreditation and quality assurance framework for a defined range of processes and products that are used within the aerospace and defence sectors Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Carbolite (Barloworld Scientific) http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/cyk/cyk101.html Portable and lightweight black-body calibration furnace provides calibration of noncontact infra-red thermometers - both in the lab and in the field. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Barber InSys http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bis/bis130.html Bureau Veritas Approval expands applications for bearing condition monitoring system. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT AMOT http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/amo/amo154.html Dynamic signal analyser adds dedicated option for shock capture, data validation and reporting. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT M+P International http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/map/map129.html The CPB 3000 offers handles pressures of up to 1000bar (hydraulic) and a total uncertainty of 0.025% of the reading. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Calibration Dynamics http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/cvo/cvo127.html VibPilot allows alias-protected measurements in a frequency range up to 40kHz with more than a 120dB spurious-free dynamic range. Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT M+P International http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/map/map128.html The high sensitivity of Medbac helps to immediately detect a malfunction, such as an increase in unacceptable gasses or a loss of flow or pressure. Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Beko Technologies http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bek/bek178.html The SO Analyzer's multiple tacho/frequency inputs feature, included in the standard software, offers a low-cost solution to those applications that need a simple spectral mapping capability Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT M+P International http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/map/map127.html Laser diode controller has the performance and features expected from instruments costing twice as much. Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Lambda Photometrics http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/lam/lam196.html The Fluke 566 and Fluke 568 Thermometers provide a broad temperature measurement range from -40 to +800C with 1% measurement accuracy. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Fluke (UK) http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/flu/flu276.html