News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 9 April
to Saturday 15 April 2000
Cognex unveils online support and learning centre
Cognex has unveiled a new internet-based Support and Learning Center that provides 24-hour access to a wide range of learning and technical support resources. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (14 April 2000)
Complete calibrator and test product range
For the first time, Hawco's complete calibrator and test product range is brought together in one brochure.
News from Hawco (14 April 2000)
Data acquisition systems handles many channels
AOIP announces its new Datalog acquisition system, which is able to handle one to several hundred channels of information.
News from Hawco (14 April 2000)
Temperature calibrator meets EA 10/13 guidelines
Jofra ATC sets new standards for industrial on-site temperature calibration Probably the only temperature calibrator to meet the new European(EA 10/13) guidelines published in February 2000.
News from Hawco (14 April 2000)
Roll-on/roll-off mobile weighing platform
As part of an on-going research project, planned to coincide with a regular national exhibition, Interface was asked to design a roll-on/roll-off weighing platform.
News from Interface Force Measurements (14 April 2000)
Load meter is portable for on-site testing
Battery Powered Load Cell Indicator is portable for on-site testing
News from Interface Force Measurements (14 April 2000)
Calibration system meets EN10002 standards
This system has been designed specifically for in-house or mobile calibration engineers who need to meet EN10002 standards.
News from Interface Force Measurements (14 April 2000)
Dual Bridge 'S' Beams using triple bridges
Dual Bridge 'S' Beams give excellent performance using triple bridges.
News from Interface Force Measurements (14 April 2000)
Intelligent submersible level transmitters
A complete range of SMART microprocessor-based submersible level transmitters, the intelligent Klay Series 2000 - Hydrobar S, is announced by Nobel Systems Brochure Available
News from Vishay Nobel (14 April 2000)
'Ex' proof signals from J Auer
OEM Automatic has launched a range of optical and acoustic signals for use in hazardous areas.
News from OEM Automatic (14 April 2000)
100 years of flow control
Pegler and Louden enters the new Millennium as one of the world's leading flow control solution specialists with a reputation built on 100 years of excellence.
News from Pegler and Louden (14 April 2000)
Pegler and Louden seals high powered contract
Flow control specialist Pegler and Louden has announced a major new contract with Simon Carves in Manchester to supply £350,000 worth of flow control packages to Devonport dockyard.
News from Pegler and Louden (14 April 2000)
Low cost logging instrument for sensors
The RDP E725 instrument provides a simple and low cost solution for displaying and logging real-time data from a wide variety of sensors. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (14 April 2000)
Laser drilling of printed circuit boards
At Oxford-based Exitech Ltd, a recent major development has been a CNC laser drilling system for printed circuit boards (PCBs). Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (14 April 2000)
SMC announces further investment in the UK
At the International Fluid Power Exhibition, Birmingham, Steve Bangs, Managing Director, of SMC Pneumatics (UK) Ltd, disclosed details of a new European Technical Centre.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (14 April 2000)
More Performance, Less Cost from Vision Scanner
Vision Engineering has introduced its latest Dynascope Vision Scanning system, the VS8, which features the company's new expanded pupil technology. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering (14 April 2000)
Mantis bridges the critical gap
Vision's Mantis bridges the critical gap between microscopes and bench magnifiers. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering (14 April 2000)
Arcom announces pervasive eSCADA
Arcom Control Systems and Kansas City, pioneer and world leader of embedded computer solutions and industrial network gateways respectivey, announce their pervasive eSCADA data delivery solution. Brochure Available
News from Eurotech (13 April 2000)
Arcom and QNX Expand Development Kit Suite
As engineers look to port real-time operating systems to embedded applications, Arcom and QNX offer simple and ready-to-run development kits. Brochure Available
News from Eurotech (13 April 2000)
Compact single-phase converter filter
Compact single-phase converter filter from Epcos for currents up to 2 x 60A.
News from Epcos (13 April 2000)
AS-I made smaller and smarter!
A new range of space-saving AS-I modules with enhanced functionality has been launched by sensing and control specialist, IFM Electronic. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (13 April 2000)
Solar batteries given a drive in the Sun Race
The Infranor Group Spanish Sales company together with Mavilor motors participated with the Universiat Politecnica de Catalunya in the Sun Race in Australia.
News from Infranor (13 April 2000)
Extra power on the benchtop
Lambda introduces high power 800W version of its compact, cost-competitive ZUP power supply. Brochure Available
News from Lambda (13 April 2000)
New compact high performance pneumatic valve
Rexroth Mecman has launched a new compact valve that meets industry's growing need for smaller valves offering higher performance.
News from Bosch Rexroth - Pneumatics (13 April 2000)
The full spectrum for circuit protection
New panel board gives FandG the full spectrum for circuit protection.
News from Moeller Electric (13 April 2000)
Motion control used on two major stage productions
User Application Article Variohm supplied equipment used on two major stage productions The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and The Winter's Tale.
News from Variohm Eurosensor (13 April 2000)
Condet Steel Housed Inductive Proximity Switches
Technical Background Article Inductive proximity switches are are robust, good value for money, insensitive to dirt and come in standardised sizes.
News from Sensorbility (13 April 2000)
64 channel I/O module with 16 digital inputs
64 channel I/O module with 16 digital inputs (opto-isolated) and 48 digital outputs.
News from Impulse (12 April 2000)
Calibration software in WindowsT format
The highly regarded Gold Standard Calibration software from Interface is now offered in a WindowsT format with increased functionality.
News from Interface Force Measurements (12 April 2000)
Rexroth launches new hydraulic core programme
Rexroth Hydraulics has launched a new publication 'The Hydraulic Core Programme'and an interactive CD-Rom option.
News from Bosch Rexroth - Hydraulics (12 April 2000)
Sensor talks to PLCs
Sensopart's ultra compact F20 series sensor with teach in can now talk direct to machine PLCs.
News from Sensopart UK (12 April 2000)
Sira course covers opto-mechanics in four days
In four intensive tutorial days in June 2000, Sira Ltd will be providing expert guidance in specifying, designing, producing and testing optical and opto-mechanical systems of all types.
News from Sira (12 April 2000)
Speedy quoting service is an instant hit
More than 1000 instant quotes totaling more than $1 million have been processed and instantly presented to customers since the launch of Quickparts.com on 3rd January 2000.
News from Quickparts (12 April 2000)
Zero breakdowns with digital milliohmmeter
Zero breakdown experience with Cropico DO4A portable digital milliohmmeters has led Canadian Pacific Railway to purchase a further 50 instruments. Brochure Available
News from Cropico (12 April 2000)
OSPMA-FieldComms moves to Excel, London
In providing London with a world-class, state-of-the art venue, Excel has been chosen by Angel Business Communications to host its new technology forum OSPMA-FieldComms.
News from Angel Business Communications (11 April 2000)
PCs Guaranteed Dry in Washdown Environments
Armagard's stainless steel PC enclosures have been independently approved to IP66 (high pressure water jets).
News from Armagard (11 April 2000)
Protected PC Wins Fight with Forklift
British Sugar appreciated the value of an Armagard PC Enclosure when a two and a half tonne Forklift truck knocked over £000 worth of computer equipment.
News from Armagard (11 April 2000)
Mini Grippers offer Precision Automation
Automation specialist Festo has launched a range of miniature pneumatic grippers with a focus on high levels of precision. Brochure Available
News from Festo (11 April 2000)
Micro Grippers are Small but Fast
Festo has extended its portfolio of miniaturised products with the introduction of a range of exceptionally small micro pneumatic grippers designed to save valuable space. Brochure Available
News from Festo (11 April 2000)
Ultra-Thin Slide Cylinder introduced
Festo has introduced an ultra-thin slide pneumatic cylinder into its miniature cylinder range. Brochure Available
News from Festo (11 April 2000)
Pneumatic subsystems for automated battery pack
Festo has successfully completed development of pneumatic subsystems for an automated battery pack assembly system designed by Gravatom Engineering Systems Ltd (GESL). Brochure Available
News from Festo (11 April 2000)
Enhanced Lower Cost Handling Range
Automation specialist Festo Ltd has announced an extended range of pneumatic handling components that are smaller, easier to configure and offer improved performance. Brochure Available
News from Festo (11 April 2000)
Festo Didactic at Gulf Exhibition
Festo Didactic, the training division of automation specialist Festo, is to exhibit at the 12th Gulf Education and Training Exhibition. Brochure Available
News from Festo (11 April 2000)
New approach to oil mist control
Filtermist International has unveiled a revolutionary approach to oil mist control.
News from Filtermist International (11 April 2000)
Cash injection revamps Flotech calibration
Increased investment at Flotech Solutions has resulted in an upgrade to the company's testing and calibration facilities.
News from Flotech Solutions (11 April 2000)
Mastercard, Visa accepted at Goodwin Electronics
Goodwin Electronics, designers and manufacturers of electronic control, positioning and measurement systems, can now account credit card orders from customers without a company account.
News from Goodwin Electronics (11 April 2000)
Steriliser Test Instruments meet HTM 2010
A new publication details the Hawco/Thermospeed range of HTM 2010 validation instrumentation.
News from Hawco (11 April 2000)
Versatile Analogue Pressure Transmitter
A sophisticated new pressure transmitter, manufactured by one of Switzerland's leading transducer producers, is available from Majestic Controls.
News from Majestic Controls (11 April 2000)
Board combines analogue and digital filtering
Microstar Laboratories has introduced a significant upgrade to its specialised 8-channel, 16-bit resolution PCI DAP board, the IDSC 1816.
News from Microstar Laboratories (11 April 2000)
The forefront of GPRS mobile communications tests
RFI at Radio Frequency Investigation Ltd (RFI) has taken delivery of hardware and software worth GBP 165,000 to upgrade its Anite SuperSAT+ test platform.
News from Radio Frequency Investigation (11 April 2000)
Inor transmitters move to multi-function operation
Thermospeed has up-graded the competitive range of in-head and DIN rail mount process signal transmitters from Inor in its issue 8 Millennium catalogue.
News from Hawco Direct (11 April 2000)
Pressure gauge for semiconductor industry
The Setra SDG high purity dial gauge is designed for critical applications in the semiconductor industry.
News from Boiswood (10 April 2000)
Extended range of universal plastic optic fibres
Datasensor has extended its range even further with the addition of the recently-updated OF series of universal plastic optic fibres from IES.
News from Datasensor (UK) (10 April 2000)
One controller, one drive
In today's competitive global market, paint shop automation must develop to a higher level of technology to match production quality needs.
News from Durr (10 April 2000)
Waterproof switches for rigid inflatable boats
E-T-A waterproof combined rocker switch and circuit breakers have been chosen as standard equipment on Rigid Inflatable Boats for the Camel Trophy 2000. Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers (10 April 2000)
Unprecedented Demand for Fieldbus Training
Fieldbus training arranged by Fisher-Rosemount at their Leicester plant has been three times over-subscribed.
News from Emerson Process Management - Systems and Industry (10 April 2000)
New tooling insert for full form thread cutting
A new, economically priced, Full Form thread cutting insert has just been introduced by Precitool UK Ltd.
News from Floyd Automatic Tooling (10 April 2000)
HF Instruments launches rental service
HF Instruments is broadening the scope of its services to industry with the launch of a rental arm.
News from Accelonix (UK) (10 April 2000)
IMO launches new web site with strategic partners
In response to the rapidly growing trend towards e-commerce and on-line ordering, IMO has launched a unique new web site www.imopc.com with strategic partners, Farnell.
News from IMO Precision Controls (10 April 2000)
Technical support at the touch of a button
Invertek Drives have launched a revolutionary remote control and PC based programming and analysis package for their Optidrive range of drives.
News from Invertek Drives (10 April 2000)
Flojet Acquisition Boosts Pump Range
A wider range of industrial diaphragm pumps is now on offer following the acquisition of Flojet Corp by ITT Industries.
News from ITT Industries Jabsco, Rule and Flojet (10 April 2000)
Programmable remote/telemetry datalogger
The Micronix RTU, a compact outstation from Micro Technic, and the power of a standard PC, makes small scale telemetry schemes an economic reality.
News from Micro Technic (10 April 2000)
PC/104 board with 4 serial ports
Micronix PV-series is a complete line of 4-ports PC/104 modules for serial communication via RS232, RS422 or RS485.
News from Micro Technic (10 April 2000)
New features added to machine control software
New features have been added to WinAMC to make it even easier to understand WinAMC uses pictures to represent controller functions.
News from NEE Controls (10 April 2000)
RFI receives Notified Body status
Radio Frequency Investigation (RFI) has been appointed as a Notified Body under the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive.
News from Radio Frequency Investigation (10 April 2000)
Accelerometer calibration - and make it snappy
Sira Test and Certification has developed a fast turnaround accelerometer calibration service.
News from Sira (10 April 2000)
Custom pins keep testing on schedule
Strain gauged clevis pins from Variohm Components are being used for aircraft engine testing on the future Boeing JSF aircraft.
News from Variohm Eurosensor (10 April 2000)
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