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Sunday 7 May
to Saturday 13 May 2000

Motor driver kit with stepper control ICs

Allegro MicroSystems has introduced a motor driver kit to aid designers in developing microcontroller-based stepper-motor control systems.

News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (12 May 2000)

New Hall-effect switch for low-power applications

 Technical Background Article  Allegro MicroSystems has introduced a new Hall-effect switch, the A3210, which consumes minimal power.

News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (12 May 2000)

Measuring with a laser sensor

Measuring with a laser sensor Baumer Electric has recently designed a new laser sensor family utilising proven triangulation techniques and fast microprocessor technology.

News from Baumer Electric (12 May 2000)

Giant frog signals leap in adhesive tape

Giant frog signals leap in technology for new fixing and bonding adhesive tapes.

News from tesa UK (12 May 2000)

Compact bench power supply provides 175W

The EX355, new from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments), is a single-output laboratory DC power supply providing an output from 0 to 35V at 0 to 5A.

News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (12 May 2000)

CAD and animation integrated into simulation

Lanner Group has formed an alliance with Engineering Animation Inc (EAI) of the USA to create an innovative method of using CAD factory layout designs for simulation modelling.

News from Lanner Group (12 May 2000)

Laser printing system for low-cost labelling

A new low-cost labelling system based on A4 polyester sheets that can be printed on a standard laser printer has been introduced by Mega Electronics.

News from Mega Electronics (12 May 2000)

Find your bearings on the web

A new web-based initiative from NSK-RHP means that the task of finding a local NSK-RHP Authorised Distributor has never been easier.  Brochure Available 

News from NSK UK (12 May 2000)

Ballscrews and linear guides with non-contact ball

Non-contact balls enable ballscrews and linear guides to run smoother and quieter with reduced vibration.  Brochure Available 

News from NSK UK (12 May 2000)

Environmental initiatives provide economic benefit

Environmental initiatives can provide economic benefits A new initiative from NSK-RHP has proven that measures designed to improve the environment can provide economic benefits.  Brochure Available 

News from NSK UK (12 May 2000)

Quick-release range of 22mm pushbutton switches

Omron launches new 22mm pushbuttons New from Omron is the easy-connection / quick-release A22 range of 22mm pushbutton switches.  Brochure Available 

News from Omron Electronics (12 May 2000)

Fasteners help you go up and down the stairs

 User Application Article  Two model 61-1610 Protex quick-action overcentre fasteners are used to secure each side of a stairclimber wheelchair, the Stairmatic, manufactured by Baronmead International.

News from Protex Fasteners (12 May 2000)

Low-cost encoders for drive applications

A range of low-cost add-on encoder/tacho units which allow speed and/or positional feedback to be generated from existing drive units has been developed by Rotalink.

News from Rotalink (12 May 2000)

Simple and inexpensive light guarding

New from Smartscan, the Series 1000 safety light curtains - opening the gates to new opportunities in machine guarding.  Brochure Available 

News from Smartscan (12 May 2000)

Add-on for COM-Watch 2000 serial data analyser

Amplicon has introduced an add-on for its popular COM-Watch 2000 serial data analyser, called the COM-Watch 2000 windows analyser.

News from Amplicon (11 May 2000)

Arcom's development kit for Windows NT Embedded

As engineers look to develop applications under Windows NT Embedded, Arcom offers simple and ready to run Development Kits.  Brochure Available 

News from Eurotech (11 May 2000)

Induction and flame hardening seminar

An in-depth tutorial into particular techniques of surface hardening will be given at an Induction and Flame Hardening Seminar organised by the British Gear Association.

News from British Mechanical Power Transmission Association (11 May 2000)

Single flank gear measurement workshop

Single flank gear measurement will be the subject of a British Gear Association workshop on Wednesday, May 17.

News from British Mechanical Power Transmission Association (11 May 2000)

Micro screws for micro assemblies

Precision micro screws are a speciality of Challenge Industrial Fastenings, which supplies these tiny items mainly to the electronics and instrumentation industries.

News from Challenge (Europe) (11 May 2000)

Remote warning oil level indicator

Elesa-Clayton announces a remote warning column level indicator for such applications as hydraulic oil reservoirs and oil tanks.  Brochure Available 

News from Elesa (UK) (11 May 2000)

Lobe knobs without recesses for food industry

Elesa-Clayton have recently launched a specialist range of lobe knobs for food industry equipment.  Brochure Available 

News from Elesa (UK) (11 May 2000)

Grab rail with variable length steel tube

Extending its successful product range into the areas of machinery equipment and general industrial usage Emka announces the 1095 Tube handle/grab rail.  Brochure Available 

News from Emka UK (11 May 2000)

Low cost 3.5in Embedded 386SX Board

Impulse Corporation announces a new distributorship with ICOP Technology of Taiwan.

News from Impulse (11 May 2000)

Ina website contains massive bearing databank

Access to data on most INA products is now freely available via a completely revised website at www.ina.com, which is in both English and German.  Brochure Available 

News from Schaeffler (UK) (11 May 2000)

From linear guidance to Hexapod struts

In anticipation of the demands from designers of future generations of machine tools, the INA Bearing Company has developed a range of innovative products.  Brochure Available 

News from Schaeffler (UK) (11 May 2000)

Motovario boosts stock for major customers

A leading power transmission specialist has boosted stock levels at its UK headquarters to provide an better service to its growing portfolio of major customers.

News from Motovario (UK) (11 May 2000)

Motors for OEMs now include AC variants

Power transmission specialist Motovario, one of the largest gear unit manufacturers in Europe, has extended production to include AC motors for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

News from Motovario (UK) (11 May 2000)

PC controlled cylinder head assembly

European truck manufacturer DAF has chosen Nematron's OpenControl for its first experience with PC Based Control.

News from Nematron Europe (11 May 2000)

Mobile communications test facilities expanded

As part of its continuing expansion and a GBP 5 million investment programme, Radio Frequency Investigation (RFI) is to open new mobile communications testing facilities.

News from Radio Frequency Investigation (11 May 2000)

Midplane meshing heals gaps in midplane extraction

Algor has announced the release of a new midplane meshing feature that automatically heals gaps inherent in midplane extraction.

News from Algor ( 9 May 2000)

Amplicon benefits from reorganisation of Mitac

Amplicon Liveline is continuing to work closely with the strengthened Mitac Group, after that company's reorganisation which took place during April 2000.

News from Amplicon ( 9 May 2000)

Pressure transmitters can be cleaned in place

The E930 range of transmitters from Bourdon Sedeme provide high levels of cleanliness for all hygienic applications.

News from Baumer Group ( 9 May 2000)

Slim book filters with Class B noise suppression

The latest range of book converter filters from Epcos, the new B84143-B, has a higher attenuation characteristic, for more rigorous Class B noise suppression applications.

News from Epcos ( 9 May 2000)

E-T-A provides Grand Prix circuit protection

 User Application Article  E-T-A electrical circuit breakers provide circuit protection for the Jordan Grand Prix motor racing team.  Brochure Available 

News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers ( 9 May 2000)

Electric cylinders with more speed and power

Industrial Devices (IDC) has introduced the EC range of electric cylinders - four new actuators offer greater speed and power for linear motion control

News from Industrial Devices UK ( 9 May 2000)

Real time software aid control theory teaching

Virtual Control Laboratory from Kyle Data Services is a real time software package and interface to aid the teaching of basic control theory.

News from Kyle Electronic Design ( 9 May 2000)

SM DC-DC converters win wireless design award

Lambda's SM series of surface-mountable DC-DC converters has won one of the top accolades at this year's Wireless Design and Development's awards breakfast, recently held in San Jose, California.  Brochure Available 

News from Lambda ( 9 May 2000)

Programming complex control relay circuits

Running under Windows NT, 95 and 98, Moeller Electric's new Easysoft software package helps users make the most of control relays.

News from Moeller Electric ( 9 May 2000)

3D CAD software installed as a teaching tool

 User Application Article  SolidWorks 3D CAD software has been installed as a teaching tool for engineering students at University of California Berkeley.

News from SolidWorks Corporation ( 9 May 2000)

Flexible inputs in bargraph temperature controller

PRO Series bargraph temperature controllers have new features which may be accessed through front panel program buttons, or through a serial communications port on the rear of the instrument.  Brochure Available 

News from Vydas International Marketing ( 9 May 2000)

Shaft coupling can double as a machined spring

Abssac is well known for supplying the Heli-Cal beam style shaft coupling, but it is not widely known that the same product can be utilised as a machined spring.  Brochure Available 

News from Abssac ( 8 May 2000)

Transducer connection to Universal Serial Bus

The new DataShuttle/USB brings more flexibility to data acquisition New DataShuttle/USB from Adept Scientific offers compact and portable data acquisition for the Universal Serial Bus (USB).  Brochure Available 

News from Adept Scientific ( 8 May 2000)

New range of stainless steel pressure gauges

Bourdon Sedeme announces a completely new range of 50mm and 63mm all stainless steel pressure gauges for hydraulic, pneumatic and process applications.

News from Baumer Group ( 8 May 2000)

Online support centre for vision sensor

Cognex has unveiled an internet-based Support and Learning Center that provides users of In-Sight - Cognex's new powerful, low-cost vision sensor - with immediate, 24-hour access.  Brochure Available 

News from Cognex UK ( 8 May 2000)

Surface mount gives a buzz to audible devices

IMO has introduced several new surface mount additions to its established range of audible devices.

News from IMO Precision Controls ( 8 May 2000)

Band clamp system a first for EMC backshells

New EMC circular backshells use a re-workable band clamp device that has only been used in general engineering and not for screen termination of high quality, professional electronic components.

News from KEC ( 8 May 2000)

Mitsubishi appoints Entec as systems integrator

Mitsubishi Electric has announced the appointment of Entec UK Ltd as a Systems and Projects Integrator specialising in environmental and engineering projects.  Brochure Available 

News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 8 May 2000)

Industrial robots can sit on a mousemat!

The RP-1AH is the first of a new range of industrial robots from Mitsubishi Electric that defines a new class of flexible automation for general production and precision assembly tasks.  Brochure Available 

News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 8 May 2000)

Micro inverter and Micro PLC launched at Drives

Mitsubishi Electric announced two new micro-class products at the Drives and Controls Exhibition at Telford in March 2000.  Brochure Available 

News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 8 May 2000)

Turret and Toolchanger Servo launches at MACH 2000

The Melservo J2-E-S96 from Mitsubishi Electric is an addition to the well established MR-J2 range of position controllers.  Brochure Available 

News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 8 May 2000)

Windows-based programming for PLCs

GPP/WIN is the latest in Windows-based programming for PLCs from Mitsubishi Electric's MELSoft suite of software.  Brochure Available 

News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 8 May 2000)

Open communications between Omron and Rockwell

Automation giants Omron Corporation and Rockwell Automation are to collaborate on technological and product developments, particularly in relation to open commmunications.  Brochure Available 

News from Omron Electronics ( 8 May 2000)

Rotork wins $14 million valve actuation contract

 User Application Article  Rotork wins $14 million valve actuation contract for Mexican oil refinery.

News from Rotork Controls ( 8 May 2000)

New design GBIC guide rails offer low EMI

New guide rails for Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs) that set new industry standards are now available in the UK from the fibre channel specialist, Selectronix.

News from Selectronix ( 8 May 2000)

SFF optical transceivers socket for fibre channel

New SFF optical transceivers socket is industry first for fibre channel and Gigabit Ethernet protocols.

News from Selectronix ( 8 May 2000)

Dual port fibre channel GBIC

Fibre channel and SCSI specialist Selectronix has released what is claimed to be the world's first dual-port fibre optic Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC).

News from Selectronix ( 8 May 2000)

Monitoring the Key to New Race Series

 User Application Article  Variohm Components is supplying sensors for a new series of races which are designed with the television viewer in mind.

News from Variohm Eurosensor ( 8 May 2000)

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