News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 17 September
to Saturday 23 September 2000
Better hydrostatic loads in Event Simulation
Algor today announced the capability to apply hydrostatic loads to a larger number of element types, expanding the versatility of its Accupak Mechanical Event Simulation (MES) products.
News from Algor (22 September 2000)
National Innovation Award for DC/DC converters
Artesyn Technologies has won a prestigious 2000 National Innovation Award for its novel SXA10 series of surface-mountable DC/DC converters.
News from Emerson Network Power - Embedded Power (22 September 2000)
Justengineers.net recruitment web site launches
Justengineers.net are delighted to announce the launch of a recruitment Web site dedicated to Engineering professionals, which is 100% free to candidates
News from Justengineers.net (22 September 2000)
Signal conditioner for calibrating force testers
Nobel Systems announces the availability of a new digital signal conditioning unit designed for the calibration of force and hardness testing machines. Brochure Available
News from Vishay Nobel (22 September 2000)
Missile test gear relies on shear force load cells
User Application Article Nobel KIS 3 shear force load cells and the E-1-WEI microprocessor controlled weight transmitter were chosen by Matra BAe Dynamics for a piece of test equipment for an air-to-air missile Brochure Available
News from Vishay Nobel (22 September 2000)
Weather compensated heating fitted at Ascot school
User Application Article In a groundbreaking project, Potterton Commercial condensing technology is set to achieve dramatic cost savings at Marist Convent School at Sunninghill, Ascot.
News from Potterton Commercial (22 September 2000)
Snap Rings complement Spiral Retaining Rings
TFC have recently introduced a new snap ring series to compliment their well-established Smalley Spiral Retaining Ring Series. Brochure Available
News from TFC (22 September 2000)
PCI upgrade for popular ISA data acquisition board
Amplicon Liveline has designed and manufactured the new PCI215 bus Data Acquisition Board, featuring 48 channels of digital I/O, six 16 bit, 10MHz counter timers, and the latest PLX 9052 bridge chip
News from Amplicon (21 September 2000)
Power applications library onto the web
Artesyn Technologies has posted the first four modules of a new PDF-based power applications library onto its website, aimed at being indispensable source of reference data for design engineers
News from Emerson Network Power - Embedded Power (21 September 2000)
Liquid-crystal polymer keeps relays performing
User Application Article For the non-metallic parts of its P1 and P2 miniature relays Tyco Electronics and its contract moulder EBK-Kruger use DuPont's temperature-resistant Zenite 7130 liquid-crystal polymer
News from DuPont (UK) (21 September 2000)
China order and PED certification for FCX
FCx Truflo Rona has received an order for around 100 valves for one of the first LNG terminals in China, and at the same time has gained certification by TUV for the Pressure Equipment Directive
News from Truflo International (21 September 2000)
FCx acquires Taylors Limited of New Zealand
FCx Asia Pacific is pleased to announce the acquisition of the assets of Taylors Limited New Zealand - the transaction was completed on 31 August 2000.
News from Truflo International (21 September 2000)
High-density modules for industrial connectors
Two new high-density interconnection modules have been added to the Han Modular range of industrial connectors from Harting, both rated at up to 400V, 16 A
News from Harting (21 September 2000)
Hutchinson and Dibley acquires Adwest Adamant
The acquisition of the Adwest Adamant actuator business from Dura Automotive has been completed by Hutchinson and Dibley.
News from Hutchinson and Dibley (21 September 2000)
Low cost interface still offers I/O and Ethernet
The Intellicom low-cost terminal is the only operator interface in its price class with built-in I/O and Ethernet connectivity, and being C-programmable, offers complete design flexibility
News from Impulse (21 September 2000)
Push-in tube fittings for Norgren's stainless line
Norgren has introduced a range of push-in tube fittings to complete its stainless steel product offering, which also includes ball valves, FRLs, roundline cylinders, air bellows and shut-off couplings
News from Norgren (21 September 2000)
Aluminium sand casting shows the detail possible
A decorative plaque copy of an iron casting has been sand cast in aluminium by Norse Precision Castings demonstrating an ability to accurately reproduce very intricate detail
News from Norse Precision Castings (21 September 2000)
Economic transformers for halogen lamps
Oxford Electrical Products leading wound component manufacturer announce the arrival of new competitively priced, miniature transformers for low voltage halogen lamps.
News from Oxford Electrical Products (21 September 2000)
New surfacing option for digitising software
The latest version of Tracecut, Renishaw's market leading digitising software, features a new optional surfacing module which will create true CAD surfaces suitable for export to any CAD system Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (21 September 2000)
More than just an exhibition at Manufacturing Week
Manufacturing Week 2000 features the Inspex Village, a real racing Elise sports car, a seminar programme organised by Smallpeice Enterprises, and competitions.
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) (21 September 2000)
Stepper expertise for spiral plater system
User Application Article SmartDrive has developed an integrated control system for the WASP spiral plater, used extensively in the food industry to test for safe levels of bacteria, developed by Don Whitley Scientific
News from SmartDrive (21 September 2000)
SolidWorks supports Windows Millennium Edition
SolidWorks Corporation has announced its support for Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me), Microsoft Corp.'s most recent Windows operating system designed specifically with the home user in mind.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (21 September 2000)
No increase for stainless steel blind rivet nuts
Whilst several companies have recently announced price increases on stainless steel fasteners, Torque Control of Cheltenham still offer some of the lowest on stainless steel blind rivet nuts
News from Torque Control (21 September 2000)
More economic PCB stacking trays
Vacuum forming techniques by Toolcraft Plastics of Swindon on a new range of trays for stacking PCBs gives added benefits of economy and clean edges.
News from Toolcraft Plastics (Swindon) (21 September 2000)
Compact motor gearhead combination from Igarashi
New from Trident Engineering is the 20GN, an extremely compact motor gearhead combination from Igarashi that will find applications in areas where small package size is vital.
News from Trident Engineering (21 September 2000)
Temperature-resistant Zenite for miniature relays
For the non-metallic parts of its P1 and P2 miniature relays Tyco Electronics and its contract moulder EBK-Kruger use DuPont's temperature-resistant Zenite 7130 liquid-crystal polymer Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics - Identification Products (21 September 2000)
Blue light-emitting diodes available from Allegro
A range of blue light-emitting diodes developed by Sanken Electric is now available from Allegro MicroSystems Europe.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (20 September 2000)
Double-headed variant for rocking piston pump
The RP75 DE is a new double-headed variant on the Charles Austen Pumps RP75 SE Rocking Piston Pump offering a higher performance of up to 150l/min free flow and 4 bar pressure
News from Charles Austen Pumps (20 September 2000)
Improved grip comfort on handknobs and handles
Elesa-Clayton has brought another first to the engineering industry, a small range of technically advanced, specialist handknobs and handles with an elastomer finish for improved grip comfort Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (20 September 2000)
Drying equipment market to grow, says report
Latest research unveiled by Frost and Sullivan shows that the European industrial drying equipment market will continue to display robust growth
News from Frost and Sullivan (20 September 2000)
Significant cost savings from ball screws
Moore International's low cost ball screws are cold rolled which offers significant cost savings, but also maintains a precision previously only available with machine-ground screws.
News from Moore International (20 September 2000)
Clever enclosure offers 15% more capacity
Rittal's revolutionary new TS8 enclosure system now includes the DK TS8, which offers 15% more capacity due to the design of a vertical section with two double rows of mounting holes. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (20 September 2000)
Tested labelling for the offshore oil industry
Silver Fox Legend LXL and LM cable labels have been tested for 25 years simulated Northern European weathering and have exceptional chemical, solvent and saltwater resistance
News from Silver Fox (20 September 2000)
Versirak subrack system now meets P1101
SRS Products has recently upgraded its Versirak subrack system to provide a level of compatibility with the compact PCI mechanical requirements specified within the IEEE document P1101.
News from SRS Products (20 September 2000)
No snags when fitting a heavy chassis
SRS Products PLC announces the availability of a new unit which is designed to overcome snagging when fitting a heavy chassis or subrack into an enclosure.
News from SRS Products (20 September 2000)
10 Gb/s SONET/SDH testing in the field
Tektronix has introduced a portable version of its OTS9000 Optical Test System which provides field testing of new high-speed, 10 gigabits per second optical networks Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (20 September 2000)
Trace heating components featured in new leaflet
A new leaflet from ThermoSpeed details the specialist range of trace heating components available from the catalogue.
News from Hawco Direct (20 September 2000)
Seal connectors against moisture and corrosion
Rayolon sealing sleeve is a re-usable, heavy-duty sleeve that offers the solution for sealing connectors and splices against moisture and corrosion Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics - Identification Products (20 September 2000)
Amplicon Liveline to attend Electronica, Munich
Amplicon Liveline, the supplier of a complete solution for all IT and Instrumentation needs within industry, will be attending Electronica, Munich, as part of the Sussex Enterprise group
News from Amplicon (19 September 2000)
Cambridge Control becomes The MathWorks
Cambridge Control, the software supplier and engineering consultancy, is to change its name to The MathWorks Ltd and plans to accelerate the expansion of its Cambridge-based team of consultants
News from MathWorks (19 September 2000)
Cadtek joins Centric Software Partnership Program
Centric Software announced today that Cadtek Systems has become a member of its global Strategic Partnership Program (SP2).
News from Cadtek Systems (19 September 2000)
Cadtek's dual presence at CIM 2000
As well as appearing on the SolidWorks stand, Cadtek will be demonstrating its full range of design and engineering solutions on its own stand at CIM 2000, Birmingham NEC, 7th to 9th November
News from Cadtek Systems (19 September 2000)
Bursting disc for aseptic processing applications
Specifically designed for over-pressure relief in aseptic processing applications, Elfab has developed the Bio-Guard bursting disc, which can withstand sanitation and sterilisation procedures
News from Elfab (19 September 2000)
3D busts using CNC equipment
A Birmingham-based company is producing 3D busts using CNC equipment. The busts can be made in 3D half head, a silhouette style, or the full head, at 50% to 70% actual scale size.
News from Individual Bust (19 September 2000)
Manual alarm point provides 'no-glass' operation
KAC has announced the latest addition to its extensive range of manual call points, a resettable unit that provides 'no-glass' operation.
News from KAC Alarm Company (19 September 2000)
Multiple tube system keeps pneumatics neater
Neater installation in pneumatic circuits, ease of identification and greater protection are just some of the benefits of a new Multitube system of compressed air nylon tubing from Legris.
News from Legris (19 September 2000)
EdgeCAM steps up development into fast track
With the recent launch of EdgeCAM 5.0 and the introduction of Secure Surface Machining Technology (SSMT), Pathtrace has launched its new strategy for off-line programming software and CAD integration
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (19 September 2000)
High speed machining seminars
A series of high speed machining seminars directed at the mould and die industry is to be staged at an Open House at the Traub Heckert UK headquarters at Brackley, Northamptonshire on 18-19 October
News from StarragHeckert UK (19 September 2000)
Free software with Helitronic MiniPower system
Walter GB's Helitronic MiniPower Production tool and cutter grinder is currently being offered with a host of additional special software packages and added-value options at no extra cost.
News from Walter GB (19 September 2000)
Walter AG reports rise in orders
Walter AG, world leader for tool and cutter grinding machines, carbide tooling and tool management software, reports a more than 20 per cent rise in orders, worth 141 million Euro, during the first si
News from Walter GB (19 September 2000)
Software saves on cutting tool design
The launch by Walter GB of 'Cyber Grinding' tool grinding software promises savings in cutting tool design and production by allowing non-standard new tools to be designed and 'manufactured' off-line.
News from Walter GB (19 September 2000)
Industrial thin client computers save on cost
Xycom's Openclient, based on Thin Client Enabling Technology from Automation Control Products, enables broad use of PC-based operator stations without the need for application support at each station
News from Xycom Automation (19 September 2000)
Produce CAD model from proven, as-machined solids
CGTech have enhanced their Vericut software with the ability to export an as-machined solid model in a format that can be read back into CAD modelling systems. Brochure Available
News from CGTech (18 September 2000)
Open house for high-speed vertical machinery
Chiron's latest FZ five-axis machining developments will be the stars of the show when Chiron Werke UK stages its three-day Autumn open house of high-speed vertical machining centre technology
News from Chiron Werke UK (18 September 2000)
Machinist and fabricator happy with Chiron kit
User Application Article Atkinson Engineering's decision to purchase a Chiron FZ12W Magnum travelling column vertical machining centre 18 months ago was to a large extent based on the machine's high speed of operation
News from Chiron Werke UK (18 September 2000)
AC motor controllers aimed at latest EV designs
The first of a new family of AC induction motor controllers from Curtis are Models 1236 and 1238, developed as a system solution for vehicle design and covering a voltage rating of 24-80V
News from Curtis Instruments (UK) (18 September 2000)
Custom instrument panel shows off CAN ability
User Application Article Instrument panels don't have to be analogue pointers; bar graphs may be a more intuitive way to display parameters - or what can be clearer than an alphanumeric display giving specific directions?
News from Curtis Instruments (UK) (18 September 2000)
Kind increases stand size at IHSE
A regular exhibitor at IHSE, Kind UK Ltd have increased the size of their stand by some 40% which reflects the success and popularity of this trade fair with both visitors and exhibitors.
News from Kind UK (18 September 2000)
Gamet Precision appointed Leader agent in France
Leader Chuck Systems has expanded the availability in Europe of its clamping systems for machining centres, mills and grinders with the appointment of Gamet Precision as its agent in France
News from Leader Chuck Systems (18 September 2000)
Hainbuch clamping units David Brown Radicon choice
User Application Article David Brown Radicon has invested in Hainbuch clamping units from Leader Chuck Systems for use on its CNC gear hobbing and profile grinding machines
News from Leader Chuck Systems (18 September 2000)
Additional output on low cost transmitters
Two new transmitters for the OEM market, manufactured by Huba Control, are now available with a 1 VDC to 6VDC output, in addition to the other 5 outputs.
News from Majestic Controls (18 September 2000)
A new concept in machine construction
The Osprey is a servo motor driven gantry system that builds into a low cost machine suited for many workshop applications, with all the parts required provided in a simple to assemble kit
News from NEE Controls (18 September 2000)
E-business strategy toolkit takes off
Several of the UK's top engineering and consulting companies have announced that they are adopting a unique e-business strategy toolkit, e-BAT, as a mechanism for developing e-Business strategies
News from Sigma (18 September 2000)
600 Centre to represent Bridgeport
A major marketing initiative for Bridgeport vertical machining centres has been established with the appointment of 600 Centre to represent the complete range throughout England and Wales.
News from 600 Centre (18 September 2000)
Productivity Partnerships Exhibition announced
The seventh Productivity Partnerships Exhibition brings together an unrivalled display of the advantages and application of the latest manufacturing technologies between 10-12 October
News from 600 Centre (18 September 2000)
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