News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 3 September
to Saturday 9 September 2000
Ultra-stable Hall-effect switch ICs introduced
The new A336l and A3362 from Allegro MicroSystems are extremely temperature-stable and stress-resistant two-wire Hall-effect sensor ICs which switch in response to a changing magnetic field.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe ( 8 September 2000)
Innovative pneumatic cylinders are ultra-compact
Asco Joucomatic's new compact PEC cylinders are designed with innovative flat end caps and female piston rods which reduce their volume by a massive 65%, compared to an equivalent standard cylinder Brochure Available
News from Asco Numatics ( 8 September 2000)
Colour sensors made easy to set up
With the latest Baumer colour recognition systems, a clearly arranged panel with three buttons offers easy operation, and up to 4 colours (channels) can be taught
News from Baumer Electric ( 8 September 2000)
BGA offers members space at regional exhibitions
The British Gear Association (BGA) will be attending the European Trade Exhibition Services (ETES) Regional Manufacturing Exhibitions in Newcastle and Cardiff in October.
News from British Mechanical Power Transmission Association ( 8 September 2000)
Drives and Controls 2001 call for papers
The British Gear Association (BGA) has issued a call for papers for its Annual Congress at the Drives and Controls 2001 Exhibition and Conference at ExCel Exhibition Centre in London from March 13-15.
News from British Mechanical Power Transmission Association ( 8 September 2000)
Lubricant extends chain life on overhead conveyors
Chain life on overhead conveyors can be extended, and product contamination minimised, with new Foodlube Overhead Chain Fluid, the latest addition to BSL's Rocol range
News from Brammer UK ( 8 September 2000)
Hot-Swap for CompactPCI Single Board Computer
BVM Limited has implemented fully conformant Hot-Swap on its cPC200 CompactPCI Single Board Computer, so that, when running Windows 2000, the SBC itself can be swapped out of an active system
News from BVM ( 8 September 2000)
Current and phase monitoring modules launched
The new D and P series of current, voltage and 3-phase monitoring modules from Carlo Gavazzi allow the user to match monitoring type with different applications
News from Carlo Gavazzi ( 8 September 2000)
All-purpose test instrument for CE marking
Carlo Gavazzi has extended its ESA family of multifunction instruments for testing the electrical safety of products which require a CE mark.
News from Carlo Gavazzi ( 8 September 2000)
Single-lever locking system for connectors
A new single-lever locking system has been introduced by Harting for use with its HAN range of heavy-duty industrial connector housings
News from Harting ( 8 September 2000)
Marcrist challenges Ground Force personality
The arrival of the BBC's Ground Force truck complete with celebrity builder, Tommy Walsh caused much excitement at the Travis Perkins exhibition in July
News from Marcrist International ( 8 September 2000)
1/16 DIN PID controllers represent good value
Red Lion Controls has introduced two new 1/16 DIN PID controllers which offer high functionality at low cost: the T16 temperature controller and the P16 process controller.
News from Red Lion Controls ( 8 September 2000)
Lighting energy savings of up to 30% possible
REO has introduced its new Reolux lighting control system, which will save as much as 30% energy in situations where strip lighting is used for illumination. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) ( 8 September 2000)
Points and shoot measurement of temperature
A new laser sighted non-contact temperature probe from SKF makes monitoring the temperature of bearings and other moving parts of a machine simple and safe. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 8 September 2000)
RCB and MCB in compact easy-to-fit unit
Spelsberg's new KOPP-RCB is a residual current device and miniature circuit breaker combined into one compact easy-to-fit unit. Brochure Available
News from Spelsberg els UK ( 8 September 2000)
Largest range of parting-off and grooving tools
A claim that its Mircona parting-off and grooving tools is the largest single range currently available from any manufacturer is being made by the UK supplier Advanced Carbide Tooling
News from Advanced Carbide Tooling ( 7 September 2000)
Purpose-built training facility for Alstom
Alstom has opened a purpose-built training facility at its head office in Rugby, ensuring that customers maximise the benefits from all Alstom products, including its ranges of drives and PLCs
News from Alstom Power Conversion ( 7 September 2000)
Fibre optic sensors for every application
Baumer's new generation of fibre optic sensors is based on an expandable, modular housing concept for the widest variety of operating environments and applications
News from Baumer Electric ( 7 September 2000)
High-performance vision for semiconductor process
AcuReader III is a new high-performance vision system for identifying and tracking wafers and components through the semiconductor manufacturing process Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK ( 7 September 2000)
Dichtomatik extends hours of operation
As a further step to substantiate their claim as the premier seal supplier for the UK market, Dichtomatik Ltd have extended their hours of operation from 8am to 6.30pm from Monday to Friday. Brochure Available
News from Dichtomatik ( 7 September 2000)
Oil mist eliminators now more compact
Dollinger's second generation of oil mist eliminators are designed to meet the highest standards for emission control and to reduce end user operating costs
News from Dollinger International ( 7 September 2000)
Hot topics in batch control
Technical Background Article Batch Control faces close scrutiny: process control must allow production versatility whilst collecting the production records needed to maintain regulatory compliance, as Nick Taylor explains
News from Emerson Process Management - Systems and Industry ( 7 September 2000)
Usage of automotive sensors continues to rise
Frost and Sullivan, the international marketing consulting company, expect demand for automotive sensors to continue on an upward trend following the arrival of new technologies and applications
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 7 September 2000)
Gantry machining systems to almost any size
Custom-designed, high accuracy gantry machining systems measuring up to 100m long are now available as part of a new applications-engineering service from Gudel UK Ltd.
News from Gudel UK ( 7 September 2000)
Delphi orders aqueous washing and drying machines
Guyson International Ltd is celebrating the award of a large order from the world's largest automotive component design and manufacturing company Delphi Automotive. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 7 September 2000)
High airflow sensing range in a compact package
The Sensing and Control Business of Honeywell has introduced the innovative AWM720P1 microbridge mass airflow sensor, offering a high-flow range capability in a compact package.
News from Honeywell Sensing and Control ( 7 September 2000)
Brake valve testing under Opto 22 control
User Application Article Opto 22 control lies at the heart of a new high-speed, anti-lock brake valve test rig developed by Cardiff-based Industrial Electronic Automation.
News from Industrial Electronic Automation ( 7 September 2000)
Giant CMM for Airbus work gets software upgrade
User Application Article An LK co-ordinate measuring machine with 7m long table has since the mid 1990s carried out 100 per cent inspection of aluminium wing spars for all Airbus variants at BAe Systems, Broughton
News from LK ( 7 September 2000)
Powermarc abrasive discs best value now guaranteed
If a customer does not agree that a Powermarc abrasive disc offers the best price-performance ratio, the company will now replace it free of charge - an industry first
News from Marcrist International ( 7 September 2000)
Framework sections ideal for cable conduits
The series E profiles in the Item machine building range feature some deep extruded sections which are designed for the economic production of cable and hose conduits. Brochure Available
News from Machine Building Systems ( 7 September 2000)
Successful collaboration software implementation
User Application Article FG Wilson (Engineering) has successfully implemented Motiva eChange Solutions to manage and automate collaboration between worldwide design teams, customers and supply chain partners
News from Entrada Software ( 7 September 2000)
Dosing systems repeatability better than +/-0.1%
Tecstream OMG is supplying metering/dosing systems for single or multiple product additives to achieve a wide range of chemical properties where final product quality and consistency is important
News from Tecstream OMG ( 7 September 2000)
Space saving fans for circuit board cooling
New Orix cross flow fans from Oriental Motor (UK) create a wide uniform flow of air using 150mm or 300mm impellers and are ideal for cooling circuit boards installed in electronic equipment
News from Oriental Motor ( 7 September 2000)
OEM HMI bundled with A-B Ethernet comms for free
Machines can communicate across factory floors over Ethernet to Allen-Bradley PLCs simply and inexpensively with CTC PowerStation OEM operator interfaces now available bundled with a new A-B driver
News from PBE Systems ( 7 September 2000)
EIB system can now be used at the Automation Level
Providers of building services automation systems can now utilize the European installation bus at both the field level and the automation level without implementing engineeringiintensive gateways
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 7 September 2000)
Intrinsically safe calibrator to be launched
SI Pressure Instruments will preview its brand new intrinsically safe (IS) calibrator at the Instrumentation Scotland and Offshore Systems exhibition
News from GE Sensing ( 7 September 2000)
Telescopic columns feature in image capture system
User Application Article Tricorder Technology recently incorporated electric linear actuators and telescopic columns from EMS to assist in the positional adjustment of its revolutionary 3D image capturing system Brochure Available
News from EMS ( 6 September 2000)
Software provides intuitive map of noise problems
Brüel and Kjaer has launched a new version of its ground-breaking Non-stationary STSF (Spatial Transformation of Sound Fields) software system for measuring and analysing non-stationary sound fields
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK ( 6 September 2000)
Effective swarf management brings cost savings
A new Good Practice Guide describes no-cost and low-cost methods to prevent swarf production, reduce the amount of swarf produced and increase the value of your swarf
News from Envirowise ( 6 September 2000)
More orders for PlantWeb automation architecture
With sales of the Fisher-Rosemount PlantWeb field-based architecture for process automation increasing worldwide, Fisher-Rosemount in the UK has announced repeat orders from major customers
News from Emerson Process Management - Systems and Industry ( 6 September 2000)
Rotary washing system offers stainless steel build
Totally fabricated from stainless steel, the latest three-stage degrease, spray wash and dry machine from Guyson is designed to handle high volumes of mass produced metal, rubber or plastic components Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 6 September 2000)
Frequency inverters cut building running costs
Technical Background Article Adapting building services management to individual needs can significantly reduce energy consumption and running costs, as David Randall of Lenze explains Brochure Available
News from Lenze ( 6 September 2000)
Alstom and Bombardier go for safer train speedo
Both Alstom Train Services Ltd and Bombardier Transportation have specified a newly developed speedometer from Record Electrical for new trains
News from Record Townson Mercer ( 6 September 2000)
Next generation of Siemens Logo! logic controller
Siemens Automation and Drives has launched a third generation of its LOGO! logic controller with ten new customer-requested functions, analogue inputs and a text display
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 6 September 2000)
Cosmetic finish for welding of band saw blades
Speedy removal of weld blue and scale from newly joined areas of band saw blades to provide a completely clean cosmetic surface finish is now simple using the Guyson Sawmaster grit blasting cabinet Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 5 September 2000)
Compact level transmitter is easy to use
The new Model SC Ultrasonic Level Transmitter from Arkon Flow Systems are compact designs for use in the measurement of level or distance in vented tanks, pits or sumps.
News from Record Townson Mercer ( 5 September 2000)
24-input CPU gives new option for micro PLC
A new, 24 input CPU has been announced by Siemens Automation and Drives for their Simatic S7-200 range of micro PLCs, along with additional software to simplify the configuration and programming
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 5 September 2000)
Conductive pots for underwater vehicle joystick
User Application Article When Perry Tritech needed a custom-built joystick to control their Triton remotely operated underwater vehicle, they used a unit featuring conductive plastic potentiometers by Variohm
News from Variohm Eurosensor ( 5 September 2000)
New PCB and panel-mount pots from Spectrol
Technical product distributor, Farnell has added four new series of linear and logarithmic Spectrol potentiometers to its passive components portfolio.
News from Farnell ( 4 September 2000)
Switched-mode power supply gets patent granted
Four years after its introduction Alpha, Lambda's configurable switched-mode power supply, has been granted a patent for its design concept of using output modules with flexible secondary windings Brochure Available
News from Lambda ( 4 September 2000)
New 2V output modules for switched-mode PSU
Lambda has unveiled three new output modules for its configurable switched-mode power supply Alpha, two to satisfy the power requirements of equipment employing the new lower voltage devices Brochure Available
News from Lambda ( 4 September 2000)
UK and European valvemakers go for Rotork
Valve actuation market leader Rotork has been awarded substantial new orders for international projects in the oil, water and power generation industries.
News from Rotork Controls ( 4 September 2000)
High-speed digital scope offers extended memory
The new DL7200 Signal Explorer from Yokogawa is a high-performance digital oscilloscope which combines very high-speed sampling with an exceptional memory length of up to 16 Mword per channel
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 4 September 2000)
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