News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 5 November
to Saturday 11 November 2000
Customised nuts and attachments for lead screws
Abssac has long supplied cold rolled formed stainless steel lead screws and anti-backlash nut designs, and now offers the facility to have non-standard attachment designs incorporated Brochure Available
News from Abssac (10 November 2000)
Michael L Bussler inducted into Hall of Fame
Michael L Bussler, Algor's president and CEO, was inducted into the CAD/CAM Hall of Fame (which honours pioneers and innovators of CAD/CAM technology) on October 10, 2000 in Chicago.
News from Algor (10 November 2000)
Add RS232/422/485 ports on an Ethernet network
The NPort Server lite from Moxa, which enables users to add one, two or four RS232 or RS422/485 ports anywhere on an Ethernet network, may be set up with a PC or be programmed locally.
News from Amplicon (10 November 2000)
Details on servo range all boxed up
The Motion Control Box contains technical data on all Bayside's servo products (servo motors, amplifiers, linear positioning systems, gearheads, gearmotors and complete systems)
News from Parker Bayside (10 November 2000)
BGA to offer on-site skills training expertise
The British Gear Association is assembling a team of advisers to provide on site skills training expertise to members and wants to hear from any qualified person who is interested in joining the team
News from British Mechanical Power Transmission Association (10 November 2000)
Solid state relays keep installation simple
The new RS and RM 'hockey puck' style solid state relays from Carlo Gavazzi are designed for resistive, capacitive and inductive loads up to 100AAC rms and 600VAC rms.
News from Carlo Gavazzi (10 November 2000)
Hot-Swap PMC Carrier allows continuous operation
The PP PMC/002 is designed to provide a cost effective and flexible approach to implementing standard and custom I/O requirements using industry standard PMC modules in CompactPCI systems.
News from Concurrent Technologies (10 November 2000)
Flexible approach to adding rear panel I/O to VME
Concurrent Technologies has announced the release of three new PIMs (PMC Interface Modules) to provide systems engineers with a flexible approach to adding Rear Panel I/O to VME and CompactPCI systems
News from Concurrent Technologies (10 November 2000)
High performance single slot CompactPCI controller
Concurrent Technologies has announced the release of its new single slot 6U CompactPCI System Controller Board featuring an 850MHz Intel Flip-Chip PGA 370 Pentium III processor in a single slot.
News from Concurrent Technologies (10 November 2000)
High stability melt pressure controller introduced
The latest addition to Eurotherm's Series 2704 family of 1/4 DIN process controllers is a high stability melt pressure controller designed for plastics and rubber extrusion processes.
News from Eurotherm (10 November 2000)
Rotating, xenon and filament beacons available
Panel builders and users of industrial signalling equipment can now obtain a range of Moflash rotating, xenon and filament beacons, 24-hours a day from Farnell.
News from Farnell (10 November 2000)
Control software in action at food processing site
User Application Article In its plant in Gleisdorf, Austria, the company Steirerobst produces fruit concentrates for customers all over the world; the software used for control and monitoring is GE Fanuc's Cimplicity HMI Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (10 November 2000)
Servo actuator always knows where it is
New from Heason Technologies Group is an AC hollow-shaft servo actuator that always knows where it is - in rotation and linear travel, even when gearing is involved
News from Heason Technology (10 November 2000)
New Southern sales manager for drives company
HID has appointed Bob Halls as its new Sales manager for the South of England.
News from HID (10 November 2000)
Screened backshells for 'D' type connectors
EMC interconnect specialist KEC, now offers the popular range of Inotec screened backshells for 'D' type connectors in a version with automatic slide lock for quick and simple fitting.
News from KEC (10 November 2000)
Golden Hand Shake on display at Manufacturing Week
A hand sculptured entirely from springs and finished in antique gold was unveiled for its first public viewing on the Lee Spring stand at the Manufacturing Week exhibition, NEC, Birmingham Brochure Available
News from Lee Spring (10 November 2000)
Engineers Spring Guide introduced
A comprehensive reference work for engineering designers providing detailed information on the design and specification of compression, extension and torsion springs had been launched by Lee Spring Brochure Available
News from Lee Spring (10 November 2000)
Push-in fittings now in a cartridge format
Meeting the need for continuous and rapid assembly of pneumatic components, Legris is launching a range of its LF3000 push-in fittings for compressed air in a unique cartridge format.
News from Legris (10 November 2000)
Fast setup and top-end programming on new drives
Available as an inverter or converter for AC motors, and offered as both a voltage/frequency control or flux vector, the power output range of REFUdrive 500 varies from 1.5kW to 400 kW
News from Bosch Rexroth - Electric Drives and Controls (10 November 2000)
One day introductory class to Hardness Testing
Mitutoyo (UK)'s Metrology Training division has launched a new one day introductory class to Hardness Testing, Digital Imaging and Image Analysis. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) (10 November 2000)
PC/PLC benefits combined using hard logic
The combined advantages of a PC and PLC for controlling HMIs, without having to use expensive and complicated soft control systems, are provided by the new AutoLogic AL14/104 HMI control module
News from PBE Systems (10 November 2000)
Technology Marketing Manager for coatings firm
Plasma and Thermal Coatings Ltd, based in Newport, South Wales, continues its expansion with the recent appointment of a Technology Marketing Manager.
News from Plasma and Thermal Coatings (10 November 2000)
Small and more economic DIN Rail Power Supplies
The new MiniLine switched-mode power supply units, the ML30 and ML50, were developed by Puls in response to significant market requirement for small and more economic lower power units
News from Puls UK (10 November 2000)
Power supply 40% smaller than corresponding units
The SL10.300 from PULS is currently the smallest 240W 3 phase power supply unit available on the market, at about 40% smaller than corresponding units of its class
News from Puls UK (10 November 2000)
Operator terminal an economic alternative to SCADA
For high level performance from an operator terminal, at prices far below that of a SCADA package, Red Lion's GL300T Paradigm Monochrome Touchscreen fits the bill.
News from Red Lion Controls (10 November 2000)
New online presence for power conversion company
REO (UK) has created a new online presence which gives details of its power conversion components, with the theme of high quality at competitive prices. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (10 November 2000)
Disk stack design valve trim solves Brent problem
User Application Article A protracted control valve problem on the Shell UK Brent Field offshore oil and gas production platforms has been overcome by the introduction of a high technology 'MLT' valve trim
News from Severn Glocon (10 November 2000)
Mounting kit cost-effective for smaller bearings
SKF's Combi Kit TMMK 10-30 for mounting and dismounting bearings is designed for users of smaller bearings such as motorcycle sales and repair shops, maintenance companies and motor rewinders Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (10 November 2000)
Braking by wire for cars under development
Development of braking by wire for cars will accelerate following the announcement by SKF and Brembo that the two companies are to jointly produce a system for high performance vehicles. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (10 November 2000)
Compact RAID unit should have industrial appeal
Little Big Box is a family of RAID protected disk storage systems designed to be rugged (extruded Aluminium case and no internal cable connections) and easy-to-use (configured simply from switches)
News from Nexsan Technologies (10 November 2000)
Audible alarms offer numerous tone options
UK distributor Switchtec has launched a range of fully sealed audible alarms suitable for use in industrial environments, with constant, sweeping and pulsating tones
News from Switchtec (10 November 2000)
Gold bar manufacture trusted to Toshiba robots
Ten-tola gold bars - they're small, they're incredibly pure, they're the backbone of trading and investment with the Middle and Far East and Toshiba robots make them. Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) (10 November 2000)
Luminaires for hazardous areas in more demand
There has been a substantial growth in demand for Zone 2 luminaires for hazardous area installation according to WF Electrical, the only UK electrical distributor to stock a complete range
News from WF Electrical (10 November 2000)
It's ABB for button manufacturing machinery firm
User Application Article For the Italian manufacturer Tullio Giusi Spa, ABB Automation's low-power AC drives increase the potential and flexibility of their machines, permitting large savings in time and personnel.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 9 November 2000)
Deciding on the right bag filling system
A number of key factors must be taken into consideration before deciding on the right bag filling system for a particular application, and essentially the choice will depend on six main factors
News from Clyde Materials Handling ( 9 November 2000)
New price list issued for plugs and sockets
A 20 page full colour illustrated trade price list has been introduced by Cee-Norm UK to cover its range of industrial plugs and sockets to BS EN 60309-2/BS4343:992, together with associated equipment
News from Cee-Norm UK ( 9 November 2000)
Digital servo drives require minimal setup
Control Techniques new En-Series digital servo drives meet all the demands of contemporary motion systems for compactness, reliability, high performance, ease of use and cost. Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques ( 9 November 2000)
Drives star at the refitted Royal Opera House
User Application Article At the Royal Opera house, the majority of the motion, to move backdrops, light bridges, scenery wagons, and even the Proscenium Arch, is provided by 316 Unidrive and Dinverter AC drives Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques ( 9 November 2000)
Free problem solving service for weighing
Weighing-systems.com are introducing a free problem solving service relating to weighing, scales, load cells and other related topics.
News from Weighing-systems.com ( 9 November 2000)
FCx Performance acquires J.H Instrument Company
FCx Performance, Inc announced today that it has completed the acquisition of J.H Instrument Company, a distributor of industrial valves and process control instruments
News from Truflo International ( 9 November 2000)
Readily designed sub-assembled pneumatic systems
Festo has made ordering and supplier transition a virtually hassle-free task for some of its customers by providing readily designed sub-assembled solutions. Brochure Available
News from Festo ( 9 November 2000)
Robots handle up to 1,800 bags per hour
Kawasaki Robotics has introduced the new ZD130S series of robots specifically designed to meet modern industrial production and just in time delivery in the handling of pallets, bags, crates and boxes
News from Kawasaki Robotics UK ( 9 November 2000)
Super Linear Bushings double service life
Super Linear Bushings Type A and B from Rexroth Star offer smooth running in both the closed and open version, longer life at higher travel speeds and higher dynamic load capacity
News from Bosch Rexroth - Linear Motion and Assembly ( 9 November 2000)
Higher speed version of mid-range PLC
A new high-speed CPU has been added to Matsushita Electric Works' FP2 series of PLCs The FP2SH combines all the high performance and flexibility required by medium sized PLC users in one compact CPU
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK ( 9 November 2000)
Tiny motion sensor now in four versions
With the ability to detect even the subtlest of movements, the ultra small MP Motion Sensor from Matsushita Electric Works' sets new standards in PIR (Passive Infrared) technology
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK ( 9 November 2000)
More online information from Matsushita
Matsushita Electric Works now offers more online information thanks to its newly upgraded website, and its comprehensive and varied switch range is available online for the first time
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK ( 9 November 2000)
Moorings analysis and advisory program
Seamoor 2000 is a newly developed moorings analysis and advisory program which allows for fast, straight forward Dynamic Mooring Analysis and can be used onboard as well as in the office.
News from Noble Denton Europe ( 9 November 2000)
New online resource for Oil and Gas industry
Noble Denton is to introduce a new online resource for all those with an interest in the Oil and Gas industry in early January 2001, which aims to be an invaluable source of industry information
News from Noble Denton Europe ( 9 November 2000)
All the standard functions of a PC on a DIN rail
Now available from PEP Modular Computers is the Rotec VisionCompact range of cost effective PCs mounted on a DIN rail, which integrate all the standard functions of a PC including fieldbus interfaces
News from PEP Modular Computers ( 9 November 2000)
Planocentric reduction gears for precise control
The RV Series is a family of planocentric reduction gear mechanisms designed for precise motion control with compact, lightweight and highly rigid construction that is strong against overloading
News from Precision Motion (Cofil) ( 9 November 2000)
Deciding on the right bag filling system
Technical Background Article A number of key factors must be taken into consideration before deciding on the right bag filling system for a particular application, and essentially the choice will depend on six main factors
News from Chronos Richardson ( 9 November 2000)
How shielded cable braid helps with EM compliance
Shielded cable braid from Warth International addresses the issue of the protection of data and power cables either entering a device, or used to connect internal circuitry or motors
News from Warth International ( 9 November 2000)
Better conduction between component and heatsink
CM20 from Warth International provides thermal conduction between component and heatsink up to 85% more efficiently than standard silicone pads, or mica and grease solutions
News from Warth International ( 9 November 2000)
Peristaltic pump technology chosen by brewery
User Application Article Watson-Marlow Bredel's peristaltic pump technology was chosen by Ringwood Brewery for its ability to achieve and sustain an accurate, repeatable flow of product, with minimal agitation. Brochure Available
News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps ( 9 November 2000)
Pumps key to cryptosporidium detection system
Watson-Marlow Bredel peristaltic pumps are being used by Genera Technologies in a technological breakthrough in detecting the harmful parasite cryptosporidium in drinking water Brochure Available
News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps ( 9 November 2000)
Low-pass filter meets digital testing requirements
The new Audio Precision S2-AES17LP filter, now available exclusively in the UK from TTi, meets the requirements for digital audio testing laid down by the Audio Engineering Society.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 8 November 2000)
Elesa-Clayton at Manufacturing Week
New Elesa-Clayton products at Manufacturing Week include the new "soft touch" range and a new range of "interlaced" hinges, both of which add style and functionality to OEM products Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) ( 8 November 2000)
Motor run capacitors demonstrate self-healing
Farnell has extended its range of motor capacitors with products from Ducati Energia, produced in metalised polypropylene which benefits from self-healing properties
News from Farnell ( 8 November 2000)
High-Speed Fibre-Optic Detectors introduced
The Sensing and Control Business of Honeywell has introduced a new high-performance 850nm GaAs detector and pre-amplifier in a TO-46 hermetic package for high-speed data communications.
News from Honeywell Sensing and Control ( 8 November 2000)
250 psi capability for pressure sensors
The Sensing and Control Business of Honeywell has announced the addition of a 250 psi (pounds/square inch) pressure range measurement capability to its 26PC Series pressure sensors.
News from Honeywell Sensing and Control ( 8 November 2000)
New catalogue covers torque control tools
A new 36 page A4 catalogue from Hi-Force Hydraulics contains information on their bolting products, including hand torque wrenches which can be supplied in six sizes
News from Hi-Force Hydraulics ( 8 November 2000)
Protect communications equipment from lightning
The new MOD7470 isolation unit from Kenton Research is designed to protect sensitive communications equipment from surges caused by lightning, electrostatic effects or traction currents.
News from Kenton Research ( 8 November 2000)
Dust filtration units achieve 99.95% efficiency
A new series of dust filter units has been added to the range of Absolent high performance atmospheric filtration systems offered in the UK by Kitagawa Europe. Brochure Available
News from Kitagawa Europe ( 8 November 2000)
Rapid termination of thermocouple extension wires
A new range of miniature thermocouple connectors from Labfacility allows rapid, reliable termination of extension wires without the need to remove a cover.
News from Labfacility ( 8 November 2000)
PCB mounting socket for thermocouples, RTD sensors
Labfacility announces a new polarised, high quality printed circuit board mounting miniature socket for interfacing with thermocouple and RTD sensors.
News from Labfacility ( 8 November 2000)
Precision pressure switches for 2mbar to 6bar
With 13 ideally graded pressure ranges, the overpressure/vacuum pressure switches of the type 620/625 series are suitable for monitoring liquid and gasses in industrial applications.
News from Majestic Controls ( 8 November 2000)
Shaft seals double piston pump life
User Application Article A high performance reciprocating shaft seal supplied by Moontown has doubled the useful operating life of piston pumps manufactured by a major European company.
News from Moontown ( 8 November 2000)
Crane drives suit more varied applications
The air or hydraulic powered geared travel units from J D Neuhaus were designed for use with crane bridges and hoists, but have been used for driving wheeled bogeys running on floor mounted rails.
News from Neuhaus ( 8 November 2000)
PC power supplies offer ease of customisation
A range of high-quality PC power supplies offering ease of customisation is now available from Powerline with continuous output ratings of up to 400 W from a standard ATX package
News from Powerline ( 8 November 2000)
Adaptors interface between cable glands, threads
A wide range of brass reducers and adaptors for use when cabling-up electrical apparatus can be supplied by Remora Electrical Ltd, most certified to EEx d/e for groups one and two
News from Remora Electrical ( 8 November 2000)
Westland ensures quality with peristaltic pumps
User Application Article Westland Transmissions Ltd, part of GKN Westland Helicopters, has turned to Watson-Marlow Bredel to improve its plating operation during the manufacture of its world-famous helicopters. Brochure Available
News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps ( 8 November 2000)
New versions of Matlab, Simulink and more
The MathWorks is introducing a major new release of its entire portfolio of technical computing software for engineers and scientists, including Matlab 6 and Simulink 4.0
News from MathWorks ( 7 November 2000)
New Matlab 6 features improved desktop front end
Matlab 6 features a new desktop front end and integrated tools that provide easy, intuitive access to the widely recognised mathematical, analysis, visualisation and programming powers of Matlab
News from MathWorks ( 7 November 2000)
Integrated approach to embedded system design
A significant upgrade of The MathWorks' principal products has led to Simulink 4.0, Stateflow 4.0 and Real-Time Workshop 4.0 being introduced as part of the company's Release 12
News from MathWorks ( 7 November 2000)
Cost-effective offloading of bagged products
Clyde Materials Handling have developed and extended their well known Containerpak mobile portside bagging system for distribution and end user systems based on bagged product
News from Clyde Materials Handling ( 7 November 2000)
Bag placing system allows jute bags to be handled
Clyde have carried out an extensive design and research programme which has culminated in a new lifting frame concept for their existing bagplacers which allows jute bags to be handled at normal speed
News from Clyde Materials Handling ( 7 November 2000)
ERA helps to identify emergency landing cause
ERA Technology assisted The Air Accident Investigation Branch with their investigation into the incident on 9 January 1998 when a Boeing 767 was forced to carry out an emergency landing at Heathrow
News from ERA Technology ( 7 November 2000)
Portable label maker features in latest catalogue
Farnell has introduced into its product portfolio the Brady HandiMark portable label maker, which is ideal for indoor and outdoor use where custom signs and labels are needed
News from Farnell ( 7 November 2000)
Improved diagnostics on digital valve controller
Fisher Controls have introduced the Fieldvue DVC6000 Digital Valve Controller, which introduces two additional pressure sensors for improved diagnostics on double acting actuators
News from Emerson Process Management - Fisher Valves ( 7 November 2000)
Flowmeter deliveries are fast as well as special
A petrochemical plant customer during a scheduled week of maintenance needed a custom variable area flowmeter - in 3 days maximum - and Flotech delivered in time...
News from Flotech Solutions ( 7 November 2000)
Intelligent relay programmed from built-in display
Just released to the UK market by Idec Electronics of Basingstoke, is the all new intelligent relay called "SmartRelay", which provides control functions for a variety of applications
News from Idec Electronics ( 7 November 2000)
More Greek orders for gearboxes
A second order for almost 100 marine transmissions from a customer in Athens underlines Newage Transmission's rapid expansion in the European pleasure and light commercial marine sector
News from Newage Transmissions ( 7 November 2000)
Cut costs by getting your drawings done on the net
OfficeCAD parametrics allows made-to-order manufacturing companies to instantly create fully detailed, custom CAD drawings from the Internet; customers simply enter their specifications and dimensions
News from Officecad ( 7 November 2000)
Award winning RCDs feature hot air staking
User Application Article Plastic hot air staking technology from Phasa Developments is proving to be the ideal high speed assembly method for a new range of award winning plug-in RCD (Residual Current Device) modules
News from Phasa Developments ( 7 November 2000)
Cost-effective offloading of bagged products
Richard Simon has developed and extended its well known Containerpak mobile portside bagging system for distribution and end user systems based on bagged product
News from Chronos Richardson ( 7 November 2000)
Bag placing system allows jute bags to be handled
Richard Simon has carried out an extensive design and research programme which has culminated in a new lifting frame concept for their existing bagplacers which allows jute bags to be handled at norma
News from Chronos Richardson ( 7 November 2000)
Tolerance Rings better than EC bands for bearings?
Product designers using EC bands to hold bearings in position but experiencing problems at temperature extremes may find a ready solution by using tolerance rings for more demanding applications Brochure Available
News from Rencol Tolerance Rings ( 7 November 2000)
Universal indicator for flow measurement systems
Status Instruments have developed their universal DM4000 instrument which gives the flexibility to be able to be integrated with most types of flow meter to display either flow rate or total Brochure Available
News from Status Instruments ( 7 November 2000)
Effective replacements for regulated ODS solvents
With a ban on the general use of HCFC-solvents being implemented at the end of 2001, 3M is already marketing approved and effective alternatives.
News from 3M Speciality Materials ( 7 November 2000)
Accurately convert paper maps into digital maps
Uclid Software has announced the release of IcoMap V2.5, a complete solution for accurately converting paper maps, deeds, and legal descriptions into digital maps.
News from Uclid Software ( 7 November 2000)
Credit-card sized control for DC servos
Animatics Corporation has applied its miniaturized motion control technology to a free-standing credit-card sized controller-amplifier called the RTC-3000.
News from Animatics ( 6 November 2000)
Ultra-high resolution motor without speed penalty
Animatics Corporation has augmented its SmartMotor line with a special, ultra-high resolution encoder option that operates at unprecedented speeds.
News from Animatics ( 6 November 2000)
Multi-axis contouring capability on SmartMotors
Multi-axis contouring has been added to Animatics SmartMotors, so an RS-485 network can perform motion profiles as complex as multi-axis splines or as simple as circular and linear interpolation
News from Animatics ( 6 November 2000)
Custom-built hybrid inverter for Paraguay
User Application Article In an interesting application, Rugby based Alstom Power Conversion has supplied a custom-built hybrid inverter for use in controlling a centrifugal sugar machine in Asuncion, Paraguay.
News from Alstom Power Conversion ( 6 November 2000)
High speed testing of plastic components
A new test instrument has been developed by Ateq, designed for high speed testing of high volume plastic component output, such as bottle tops
News from Ateq ( 6 November 2000)
Bargraph and numeric display combined on indicator
Beka Associates have introduced two new panel mounting loop powered indicators which combine a 100 segment analogue bargraph and a 4.5 digit display Brochure Available
News from Beka associates ( 6 November 2000)
Anti-vibration products help reduce machine noise
The harmful effects of vibration and noise on machine life, product quality and the environment, can be reduced with BSL's new Paulstra range of anti-vibration flexible bushes and mounting systems.
News from Brammer UK ( 6 November 2000)
Centric Software licenses Cimmetry VCET technology
Cimmetry Systems and Centric Software have announced the signing of an agreement whereby Centric Software licenses Cimmetry's VCET technology for use with its CVPD Solutions.
News from Cimmetry Systems ( 6 November 2000)
New faster weigher uses electronic actuation
The new Clyde Materials Handling Electro-UBM weigher uses electronically controlled and driven actuators in place of the usual pneumatics and is the result of extensive customer collaboration
News from Clyde Materials Handling ( 6 November 2000)
Selection of the correct load cell
Technical Background Article The basic mechanical design of a weighing system together with the right choice of key components is of paramount importance. This article looks at the selection of the correct load cell.
News from Weighing-systems.com ( 6 November 2000)
EMS takes on Japan Servo stepper/brushless motors
EMS are delighted to announce that they have recently been appointed an official UK distributor for Japan Servo Co's ranges of 2 and 3-phase hybrid stepper motors and brushless DC motors Brochure Available
News from EMS ( 6 November 2000)
Modular controller handles almost any requirement
OpenLine Controllers feature a powerful 586 microprocessor, capable of stand-alone operations or communication with PCs and other controllers using Modbus TCP protocol running over TCP/IP network
News from Gemlog Controls ( 6 November 2000)
GE to acquire Honeywell in $45bn merger: details
Details have been released on the announcement from General Electric Company and Honeywell that GE has agreed to acquire Honeywell in a tax-free merger valued at $45 billion dollars Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK ( 6 November 2000)
Mats keep contamination out of the clean room
MicroTak Mats are made from low density polyethylene with an anti-microbial adhesive which inhibits bacterial growth, ideal for controlling contamination before it enters your clean room
News from Helapet ( 6 November 2000)
Cost-effective swab for the electronics industry
At Helapet we are very pleased to announce the introduction of the Coventry 44070 sealed foam swab, a very superior cost-effective swab for the Electronics and Disk Drive industries.
News from Helapet ( 6 November 2000)
Mobile calibration for RF and Microwave customers
Hitek's on-site mobile calibration service has now been extended to its RF and Microwave customers to minimise downtime, reduce rental costs and avoid any damage which can occur during transportation
News from Hitek ( 6 November 2000)
US Marine Corps selects lightweight transceiver
The US Marine Corps has selected a special, modified version of the IC-446S licence-free, PMR446 radio for use as their new Infantry Squad Radio
News from Icom (UK) ( 6 November 2000)
Disc springs offer better space efficiency
A new addition to the product range of Igus, Polysorb disc springs are very space efficient and are especially suited for use in applications that require a short spring length Brochure Available
News from Igus UK ( 6 November 2000)
The state of the engineering employment market
The engineering employment market is experiencing unprecedented levels activity, with a rising number of vacancies, competing for a falling number of skilled engineers
News from Justengineers.net ( 6 November 2000)
Inverter optimised motor improves size and cost
Inverter optimised motors like the new Lenze SDS can open up a new range of options for the designer, particularly in applications where DC drives have previously been used Brochure Available
News from Lenze ( 6 November 2000)
Wider range of vacuum handling products available
Rexroth Mecman has developed its vacuum handling range to enable manufacturers to fully realise the benefits of this technology in their automated assembly systems.
News from Bosch Rexroth - Pneumatics ( 6 November 2000)
Conveyor range based on machine building profiles
MK Profile Systems have announced the introduction of the MK conveyor programme to the UK, based on the MK Profile System 2000, the most comprehensive range of machine building profiles available
News from MK Profile Systems ( 6 November 2000)
Motivair to distribute Ingersoll-Rand air tools
Motivair Compressors has been appointed distributor for Ingersoll-Rand's range of air tools, including air hoists, assembly and industrial tools, along with standard automotive tools
News from Motivair Compressors ( 6 November 2000)
Two new industrial computers in Nematron e-Series
Nematron, a leading designer and manufacturer of industrial automation solutions, introduces two new members of its e-Series family of Industrial Control Computers.
News from Nematron Europe ( 6 November 2000)
Project aims to improve FPSO design
Noble Denton Europe are launching a joint industry project that aims to improve FPSO design in order to optimise system safety and reliability, which will lower operating costs and capital requirement
News from Noble Denton Europe ( 6 November 2000)
Updated website for motor supplier
A newly updated website has been introduced by Premotec covering its brushless DC motors, brushed coreless DC motors, iron core DC motors and permanent magnet stepper/synchronous motors
News from Premotec ( 6 November 2000)
New faster weigher uses electronic actuation
The new Richard Simon Electro-UBM weigher uses electronically controlled and driven actuators in place of the usual pneumatics and is the result of extensive customer collaboration
News from Chronos Richardson ( 6 November 2000)
Radio Performance and EMC testing groups merged
In a bid to further improve its service to customers, Radio Frequency Investigation (RFI) has merged its Radio Performance and EMC testing groups.
News from Radio Frequency Investigation ( 6 November 2000)
RFI offers help with WAP service development
Radio Frequency Investigation has developed a range of WAP services to help ensure the reliability and interoperability between network and browser of WAP-enabled products
News from Radio Frequency Investigation ( 6 November 2000)
Thermocouple version of temperature transmitters
Status Instruments are introducing the thermocouple version of their unique and highly successful SEM203 series of low cost, push-button programmable, temperature transmitters. Brochure Available
News from Status Instruments ( 6 November 2000)
Weighing system comes through earthquake unscathed
User Application Article Engineers may design weighing systems to meet severe environmental conditions but it is not often that their theory can be put to the test; it has happened though for Tedea-Huntleigh Europe
News from Vishay Transducers UK ( 6 November 2000)
Load cell foot assembly for heavy-duty scales
Tedea-Huntleigh Europe are introducing their high capacity, all stainless steel, 220 load cell foot assembly for heavy-duty industrial platform scales.
News from Vishay Transducers UK ( 6 November 2000)
Approved stainless steel 'S' cell now available
Variohm Components are now able to offer a fully OIML (3000 Divisions) Approved 'S' type Cel manufactured from stainless steel, in capacities of 50kg to 10tonnes
News from Variohm Eurosensor ( 6 November 2000)
Counter/timer for processor boards with IP sites
Xycom Automation has introduced a new counter/timer module, which can be used as an event counter, rate monitor, pulse generator, square-wave generator, watchdog timeout and many other applications
News from Xycom Automation ( 6 November 2000)
Comms module for processor boards with IP sites
Xycom Automation has introduced a communications module which can be used on processor boards with IP sites
News from Xycom Automation ( 6 November 2000)
Yelo acquired by Mindready Solutions
Mindready Solutions Inc, a subsidiary of nurun Inc, has acquired Yelo, the supplier of the TestPoint low cost test system, based in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland.
News from Yelo ( 6 November 2000)
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