News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 1 October
to Saturday 7 October 2000
New 2001 Amplicon Liveline catalogue
Amplicon Liveline has launched its brand new 384-page 2001 Catalogue featuring 63 new product families over more than 650 line items, amongst over 2800 line items in all
News from Amplicon ( 6 October 2000)
Document and data capture software added to lineup
Cad-Capture is now offering customers the opportunity to benefit from solutions based on the award winning Ascent document and data capture software from Kofax
News from Cad-Capture ( 6 October 2000)
Select the optimum circuit protection device
Cutler-Hammer has launched Cutler-Hammer Protect 2000, a powerful circuit protection product selection tool which allows users to 'drag and drop' Cutler-Hammer products into a proposed network
News from Cutler-Hammer ( 6 October 2000)
Superior removal for effluent oil content
EcoTop is an above grade oil/water separator that produces consistently superior removal efficiencies for effluent oil content in a portable stainless steel vessel.
News from ecoTECHNIC ( 6 October 2000)
Test drive available for new portable scope
The ScopeMeter 190 Series offers up to 200 MHz bandwidth, and two digitizers provide 2.5 GS/s real-time sampling at both isolated inputs simultaneously for accurate waveform representation. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 6 October 2000)
Clever parts transfer on 68m manufacturing cell
User Application Article Holroyd set about designing what is believed to be the world's largest automated manufacturing cell for its close tolerance rotors for screw compressors, and turned to Gudel UK for support
News from Gudel UK ( 6 October 2000)
Bigger envelope vertical-spindle machining centre
The new, Spanish-built Kondia ZM-99 vertical-spindle machining centre from Geo Kingsbury MHP has a working envelope more than 50 per cent larger than the CM60-MA model which it replaces.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools ( 6 October 2000)
New pump ideally suited to metering applications
The Liquiflo 3 Series range of external gear pumps has recently been extended following the introduction of the 39 Series pump, which delivers very accurate and pulse-free flows
News from Michael Smith Engineers ( 6 October 2000)
Laser video improves manual welding
A new technique, called MetaView, to improve the speed and accuracy of welding systems which are manually controlled, has been introduced by Meta Vision Systems
News from Meta Vision Systems ( 6 October 2000)
Mono meets leisure complex wastewater requirements
User Application Article A new Leisure Complex and High School development in Manchester has specified TR Munchers and E range pumps from Mono Pumps to meet the waste water requirements.
News from Mono Pumps ( 6 October 2000)
Drives can make you a Climate Change Levy winner
Technical Background Article There will be winners and losers with the Climate Change Levy imminent, says Omron's Gary Busby, but a good drive - which should offer the user an energy optimisation system - will help Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics ( 6 October 2000)
Knowledge engineering for the lift industry
Lift engineers constantly need to draw on their suppliers' experience in lift installation and commissioning, and Omron's Knowhow system aims to make this knowledge available Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics ( 6 October 2000)
Smart labels trial promises step improvement
Logistics operators across a wide range of industries are expected to adopt Radio Frequency Identification smart labels rapidly, following successful completion of trials by a major food distributor. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics ( 6 October 2000)
Flexible and cost-effective micro PLCs
It is against the background of the demands for more I/O and more functionality combined with the need for freedom from restrictions from software and physical size that the CPM family was designed. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics ( 6 October 2000)
Nissan saves costs with plastic hot air staking
User Application Article By working closely with Phasa Developments of Bishop Stortford, Le Profil was able to demonstrate that a switch to plastic hot air staking assembly would save costs for Nissan
News from Phasa Developments ( 6 October 2000)
Innovative technology for optical comms test
Tektronix has introduced Digital Phase Analysis (DPA), an innovative, best-in-market jitter and synchronisation testing technology for telecommunications networks. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 6 October 2000)
Research into metalcutting in an inert gas
Mark Stanford, a lecturer at the University of Wolverhampton, is currently evaluating the benefits of metalcutting in the presence of an inert gas using a Enshu EV450 4-axis machining centre
News from Yuasa Warwick Machinery ( 6 October 2000)
Accumulator Safety Blocks meet EC directive
Parker Hannifin has introduced a new range of Accumulator Safety Blocks which incorporate all necessary protection, isolation and discharge functions for operating pressures up to 350 bar Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 6 October 2000)
Call to power transmission companies to work hard
Members of the British Gear Association (BGA) have been urged to continue to work hard to maintain their position in the market place against competitors.
News from British Mechanical Power Transmission Association ( 5 October 2000)
New sizes for roller bearing system
Guideline, Hoerbiger-Origa's highly successful aluminium profile roller bearing system, has been expanded to include new sizes and options to address an even wider scope of applications. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa ( 5 October 2000)
Building management system for Science Centre
Honeywell has been awarded orders to design and supply a building management system, fire alarm, access and security, CCTV, lighting control and public address for the new Glasgow Science Centre
News from Honeywell Control Systems ( 5 October 2000)
In-Sight 2000 machine vision seminars
Latest breakthroughs in low-cost sensor technologies for high-end machine vision systems are the subject of free seminars being organised by Cognex.
News from Image Industries ( 5 October 2000)
New version of simulation modelling software
Lanner Group has released Witness 2000, the latest version of its simulation modelling software, with a host of new features adding increased power, functionality and ease of use.
News from Lanner Group ( 5 October 2000)
Nematron Software 5.5 to be Windows 2000 compliant
Nematron Europe will be attending FieldComms in December to including new developments in PC based control technology a Windows 2000 compliant version of the soon to be released Nematron Software 5.5
News from Nematron Europe ( 5 October 2000)
Ball valve provides high-temp crossover capability
Parker Hannifin's new 4-way miniature ball valve for the crossover control of two fluid streams has a unique one-piece seat and packing design to eliminate potential leak path problems Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Instrumentation Products Division ( 5 October 2000)
Versatile tactile force indicating sensor film
Sensor Products Inc introduces Pressurex, a tactile force indicating sensor film; this sensor is useful in assessing compression magnitude and distribution between any two mating or impacting surface.
News from Sensor Products ( 5 October 2000)
Siemens to help customers through the ECA maze
UK business can expect a 10-15 per cent increase in electricity costs in April next year, due to the Government's climate change levy, but Siemens aims to help customers through the maze
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 5 October 2000)
Siemens forms Global Centre of eExcellence
Following the establishment of the Siemens Mall and other e-commerce initiatives, Siemens has announced the formation of a Global Centre of eExcellence in Munich, Germany.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 5 October 2000)
Easy to read operator panels for Simatic S7-200
Users looking for clear, easy to read, operator panels can now benefit from the new Windows CE-based TP070 Touch Panel from Siemens Automation and Drives.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 5 October 2000)
Better planetary gearheads at lower cost
Thomson Micron's new planetary gearheads provide up to an 11% efficiency increase over conventional designs, and a 20% decrease in torque ripple, as well as running quieter and lasting longer
News from Danaher Motion ( 5 October 2000)
New product selection guide from Thomson Micron
Thomson Micron announces the availability of a new 100-page, full-color Product Selection and Engineering Guide that contains their complete line of True Planetary gearheads.
News from Danaher Motion ( 5 October 2000)
Sarnatech BNL range now at BSL
BSL has become an official UK distributor for Sarnatech BNL's standard range of plastic bearings, including radial bearings, skate wheels, conveyor end cap bearings, thrust races and pulleys.
News from Brammer UK ( 4 October 2000)
Shop floor data collection from standalone modules
Crane Electronics' DataMaster data collector uses a range of Data Collector Interfaces (DCI) which can be set to collect data (in arrays or singly) quite independently Brochure Available
News from Crane Electronics ( 4 October 2000)
On-site calibration service for no extra charge
Hitek's mobile calibration service makes it the first company of its kind in the UK to offer an on-site calibration service to its customers at no extra charge
News from Hitek ( 4 October 2000)
Fieldbus-based configuration tool for flow meter
Since the PD 340 Flow Meter offers options for communicating using Fieldbus technology, Proces-Data has recently launched a configuration tool, which runs under its VIGO 4.3 Fieldbus Management System
News from Proces-Data (UK) ( 4 October 2000)
Laser Cutting System for cutting plywood
Quantum Engineering and Design has recently installed a low cost laser cutting system designed for cutting profiled slots in, or plotting on, plywood, and the system can now be made to order
News from Quantum Engineering and Design ( 4 October 2000)
Integrate 3D models into web-based catalogues
SolidWorks Corporation has announced its 3D PartStream.NET service, to enable manufacturers to integrate exciting, live, 3D models into web-based product catalogues and e-commerce systems
News from SolidWorks Corporation ( 4 October 2000)
Clever drive chain design keeps the noise down
Tsubaki's SN Low Noise Drive Chain reduces the noise occurring when the chain roller and the teeth of the sprocket mesh together, as the normal cylindrical roller is replaced by a coil spring roller Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK ( 4 October 2000)
Fans, blowers and airknives all on the web
Air Control Industries has produced a new web-site to assist visitors in the selection of their industrial fan, blower, exhauster and airknife system requirements. Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries ( 3 October 2000)
New tooling for Swiss type CNC sliding head lathes
The new Dieterle SSXA tooling designed for use with Swiss type CNC sliding head lathes incorporates features designed to save machining time and costs.
News from Advanced Carbide Tooling ( 3 October 2000)
Advance-Galatrek at Railtex 2000
Power protection specialists Advance-Galatrek will be using Railtex 2000 to promote their total power solutions programme.
News from Advance Electronics ( 3 October 2000)
Cost-effective LCD Driver designed for OEM market
Specialist displays manufacturer Calibre UK will be launching CityView, a high quality, very cost effective LCD Driver, ideal for OEM use, at the Electronic Information Displays (EID) Show
News from Calibre UK ( 3 October 2000)
DeviceNet training on offer in November 2000
The DeviceNet University is coming to the UK, offering end-users, system integrators and maintenance personnel training in the design, use and maintenance of DeviceNet open fieldbus control systems.
News from Open DeviceNet Vendor Association ( 3 October 2000)
End users appreciate the DeviceNet Experience
More than 30 industrial end users and OEMs gained some valuable first-hand experience on the benefits of open control networks at the DeviceNet Experience held at the University of Warwick
News from Open DeviceNet Vendor Association ( 3 October 2000)
Special sensor monitors state of bursting disc
New from Elfab, the Bio-Tel is an electrical sensor which instantly sends a signal to process control systems when a pressure surge causes a bursting disc to operate.
News from Elfab ( 3 October 2000)
E-T-A team makes Guinness Book of Records
Four of E-T-A Circuit Breakers' plucky workforce from Aylesbury have established a new record for the Guinness Book of Records and have raised money in the process for Stoke Mandeville Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers ( 3 October 2000)
Better finish from deburring/polishing machines
An entirely new line of centrifugal deburring and polishing machines, the OTEC CF Series, from Finishing Techniques offers better finish, improved process times, and high reliability.
News from Finishing Techniques ( 3 October 2000)
Industrial equipment sales on-line set to rocket
As the internet continues to rewrite the supply chain rulebook, product distribution within the industrial equipment markets is on the verge of a fundamental shift, according to a new study
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 3 October 2000)
Managing change during the lifetime of automation
With a large enterprise and many systems developers and maintenance staff, it is easy for outdated files and databases to be utilised unwittingly, but Fxmanager provides a reliable solution. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK ( 3 October 2000)
Modular Redundancy system's more safety approvals
GE Fanuc Automation's new Genius Modular Redundancy Phase IV system combines the power of GE Fanuc Series 90-70 PLCs and Genius I/O with TUV approvals for safety applications Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK ( 3 October 2000)
Off-the-shelf hot backup redundancy software
GE Fanuc's new Max-ON hot backup redundancy software delivers an off-the-shelf configuration solution for applications such as fuel loading, standby power generation, boiler systems, and manufacturin Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK ( 3 October 2000)
GE Fanuc preferred supplier for Invensys
GE Fanuc Automation today announced it has signed an agreement with Invensys to be a global preferred supplier of programmable logic controllers and additional I/O products. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK ( 3 October 2000)
GE Fanuc control at Dutch steel plant
User Application Article In the Ijmuiden plant of the Corus Group the hot-rolled steel coils transport system has its drive and control concept from GE Industrial Systems and the automation technology from GE Fanuc Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK ( 3 October 2000)
The benefits of factory IT with Cimplicity
Technical Background Article The goal of factory IT is to improve productivity, quality and flexibility in manufacturing, while at the same time reducing cost. Chris Milburn of GE Fanuc explains the company's approach Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK ( 3 October 2000)
Kemtron now supplying Schlegel shielding gaskets
Kemtron has been appointed as official distributors for Schlegel Systems, the company that invented the conductive fabric over-foam shielding gasket system
News from Kemtron ( 3 October 2000)
Sensor measures mould cavity pressure indirectly
Cavity pressure is usually measured with the sensor fitted directly in the mould cavity, but Kistler's new PinSens force sensor type 9204 is ideal for indirect cavity pressure measurement
News from Kistler Instruments ( 3 October 2000)
Push-fit system makes centralised lubrication easy
A new push-in fittings system from Legris is increasing the potential for providing centralised lubrication on industrial machinery and vehicles.
News from Legris ( 3 October 2000)
Best diamond blade just a click away
Marcrist International has added new pages to its website that enables customers to find out the best diamond blade or abrasive wheel for cutting a given material
News from Marcrist International ( 3 October 2000)
Efficient butt jointing of profile sections
An automatic fastener set for the efficient butt jointing of Line 5 profile sections in the Item product range is now available from Machine Building Systems Brochure Available
News from Machine Building Systems ( 3 October 2000)
Engineering Handbook integrated into Solid Edge
The Solid Edge Engineering Handbook allows Solid Edge users to employ a large library of calculations to automatically create mechanically correct parts and use knowledge based engineering principles
News from MechSoft.com ( 3 October 2000)
Low-cost high-resolution resistance measurements
The Cabletest Horizon 1500 line of harness testers has a new feature targeting applications that require affordable, high-resolution resistance measurements in the low-ohm and milliohm ranges
News from Peak Production Equipment ( 3 October 2000)
Clips and clamps for hoses, cables and tubes
The effects of pressure and temperature together with tamper-proof and quick release requirements can all be accommodated with the extensive range of clips and clamps available from Pinstructure
News from Pinstructure ( 3 October 2000)
Compact rack-mount UPS ideal for control rooms
Available in capacities to service loads of up to 1kVA, Advance-Galatrek's Elite UPS are ideal for telecoms, call centre, computer suite or control room applications.
News from Riello UPS ( 3 October 2000)
Small form factor pluggable optical transceivers
Selectronix has introduced to the UK a new family of small form factor pluggable (SFP) optical transceivers which deliver twice the port density of standard removable transceivers
News from Selectronix ( 3 October 2000)
Safety relays connect to a pair of light curtains
New from Smartscan are a range of multifunction safety relays which provide not only the emergency stop function but also have inputs for connecting upto two dual-channel light curtains. Brochure Available
News from Smartscan ( 3 October 2000)
Superfactory offers manufacturing Learning Centre
The Superfactory web site now features a Learning Centre with over fifty online programs on topics in manufacturing, engineering, quality, safety, business leadership, and facilities management
News from Superfactory Corporation ( 3 October 2000)
NIC (Systems) takes on Turck Banner in NE England
As part of its rapidly expanding activity within the chemical industry, Turck Banner has appointed NIC (Systems) Limited as a Preferred Systems Installer for the north east of England.
News from Turck Banner ( 3 October 2000)
Fieldbus network I/O modules and robot station
Turck Banner introduces a range of IP67 I/O fieldbus modules suitable for use with DeviceNet or Profibus-DP networks, and a new robot station allowing a robot to be connected to a Profibus-DP network
News from Turck Banner ( 3 October 2000)
Scalable power systems introduced at TMA2000
Unipower Telecom is introducing the Gravitas Energy Systems, with modular plug-and-go components available to boost capacity or provide monitoring, control and remote diagnostic facilities Brochure Available
News from Unipower Europe ( 3 October 2000)
Micro-ohmmeter takes advanced features anywhere
Rugged construction within a sealed ABS plastic case of the Cropico DO7 digital micro-ohmmeter makes it a practical instrument for low resistance measurement in a workshop, field or test facility Brochure Available
News from Cropico ( 3 October 2000)
Use a PC as a front end to popular data recorders
Eurotherm has introduced a powerful suite of software tools for use with the company's range of data recorders, so a standard PC can view on-line live data from a number of remote instruments
News from Eurotherm ( 2 October 2000)
Sealing problem solved at BP Grangemouth
User Application Article At BP Grangemouth, high density polyethylene powder was leaking from ineffective braided packing and FTL Seals supplied a Split Meridian Meco Modular Seal and adapter plate without purge as a solution Brochure Available
News from FTL Seals Technology ( 2 October 2000)
Low cost flame retardant ABS IP54 fan filters
Hammond Electronics has introduced a range of low cost, easy to fit IP54 filter assemblies, suitable for use in conjunction with 80 and 120mm fans or as stand-alone exhaust filters.
News from Hammond Electronics ( 2 October 2000)
New Senior Applications Engineer for HBM UK
Jay Lakhani has been appointed Senior Applications Engineer for HBM UK, the data acquisition and measurement specialists. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK ( 2 October 2000)
Major uplift in orders for Kitagawa
Sales are booming for Wiltshire-based Kitagawa Europe, with a major uplift in orders across its product range leading to a 10-year high in business levels during August. Brochure Available
News from Kitagawa Europe ( 2 October 2000)
Glass producer chooses Street Crane for new plant
User Application Article Saint Gobain has opened its newest glass plant at a green-field site in Yorkshire, and the plant incorporates cranes and handling systems with a value of £530,000 by Street Crane Company
News from Street Crane ( 2 October 2000)
New UK supplier of Swiss precision micro-switches
Sensor Consultants are now representing the Swiss precision micro-switch company Microprecision Electronics SA, which pecialises in tailoring its products to individual customer needs
News from Sensorbility ( 2 October 2000)
FEA system continues to integrate with latest CAD
Desktop Engineering has announced a number of enhancements to the Cosmos/Designstar FEA software suite, including updates that maintain integration with the latest versions of Solid Edge and CATIA Brochure Available
News from Desktop Engineering ( 2 October 2000)
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