News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 17 December
to Saturday 23 December 2000
New Area Sales Manager for compressor manufacturer
Abac UK Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Pam Oliver as Area Sales Manager for the North West of England.
News from Abac UK (22 December 2000)
Compressor distributor moves to new premises
One of the first Abac distributors in the UK, Cages, has moved to new premises in Dewsbury with better stock and workshop facilities and a state of the art customer showroom
News from Abac UK (22 December 2000)
RF test and maintenance instrument at nice price
Top of the Christmas list for many RF engineers would have been the AMP RF Adaptor Box, an invaluable tool for all types of RF test and maintenance tasks.
News from Aerco (22 December 2000)
Volumetric flowmeter chosen for sewage plant
User Application Article Channelmag, the volumetric flowmeter designed to measure flow in open channels and half-filled pipes, has been specified by Saur UK for the new Glasgow West Sewage Treatment Plant.
News from Arkon Flow Systems (22 December 2000)
Bagging system manufacturer wins PPMA medal
Automated Packaging Systems (APS), one of the world's leading manufacturers of end of line bagging systems, has won the prestigious PPMA John Downing Memorial Medal for customer service. Brochure Available
News from Automated Packaging Systems (22 December 2000)
Investors In People Award gained in record time
Malvern based Automated Packaging Systems (APS), has been awarded the prestigious Investors In People Award (IIP) in record time, just five months after it first registered its intention Brochure Available
News from Automated Packaging Systems (22 December 2000)
Free evaluation offered for bagging automation
Automated Packaging Systems (APS) - a leading provider of integrated solutions to automate the packaging of small components - announces a free on-site evaluation service for potential customers. Brochure Available
News from Automated Packaging Systems (22 December 2000)
Create bag labels faster and cost-effectively
Automated Packaging Systems (APS) is launching a new version of its label Printing software, PrintPro Label Designer 6.0, which can design labels for bags in a variety of sizes Brochure Available
News from Automated Packaging Systems (22 December 2000)
Largest AC servomotor made easier to install
Control Techniques Dynamics has responded to demand for a "plug and play" version of its Unimotor 190 AC brushless servomotor by providing an improved IP rating and new connectorised 190 housing
News from Control Techniques Dynamics (22 December 2000)
Software gives level transmitter PC comms
The Masoneilan 12300 Digital Level Transmitter is now available with new LevelVue software which allows this smart, displacer-type 4-20/mA instrument to communicate remotely to a laptop computer
News from Dresser Flow Control (22 December 2000)
Machine vision system wins major magazine award
Test and Measurement World has chosen Data Translation's machine vision solution DT Vision Foundry 2.5 as one of twelve winners of the "Best in Test" Award for 2000.
News from Data Translation (22 December 2000)
Fred Molinari joins AIA Board
Data Translation President and CEO Fred Molinari is to join the Automated Imaging Association Board, the North American trade organization devoted to the machine vision industry
News from Data Translation (22 December 2000)
Remanufacturing specialist goes to blast cleaning
ATP Automotive Transmission have invested in a Guyson Delta 500 Airless, hook loaded, twin wheeled blast cleaning machine and a Guyson Storm, front loading, aqueous washer. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (22 December 2000)
Centralised washing in compact manufacturing cell
User Application Article A recent installation of a Guyson Marr-Line, three-stage, wash rinse and dry aqueous based cleaning system was designed to operate as a centralised component washing station Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (22 December 2000)
Blast finishing catalogue explains it all
Guyson's new technical catalogue gives an educational tour of blast finishing selection criteria, explaining the differences between suction and pressure feed systems Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (22 December 2000)
Machine builder opts for separate slide/cylinder
User Application Article When Concept Automated Systems needed to build a fully automated rotary production machine for an international telecommunications client, they turned to IKO Nippon Thompson
News from IKO Nippon Thompson (22 December 2000)
Drive systems keep welding under tight control
User Application Article For some time now Lenze in Germany have been supplying inverter-optimised 3-phase drive systems to Uniweld Maschinenbau in Germany for welding plant control. Brochure Available
News from Lenze (22 December 2000)
Wider applicability for GMR level measurement
Guided Wave Radar level measurement technology is more widely applicable thanks to the addition of single rigid rod and single flexible probe options to the Eclipse range of GWR level transmitters Brochure Available
News from Magnetrol International (22 December 2000)
Customised solid state power controllers on offer
Micro Circuit Engineering (MCE) has launched a new capability to design, build and test customised solid state power controllers (SSPCs) for a wide range of applications.
News from MCE Newmarket (22 December 2000)
Support rationalisation means better drive prices
Meiden Europe of Milton Keynes has rationalised its UK operation in order that it can continue to offer one of the best specified AC drives on the market at the most competitive price.
News from Meiden Europe (22 December 2000)
Intrinsically safe dewpoint transmitter launched
Michell Instruments has introduced its latest Transmet IS intrinsically safe dewpoint transmitter as a key instrument for natural gas processors and transmission companies Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (22 December 2000)
Complete, ready to run humidity calibration system
Michell Instruments is launching a new, portable humidity calibrator, the HG1, to monitor the accuracy and performance of relative humidity probes, cooled mirror and capacitance dewpoint sensors. Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (22 December 2000)
Dewpointmeter handles pressurised airstreams
Michell Instruments has launched a new S4000 precision dewpointmeter, which offers a pressure rating to 10barg, enabling operators to measure pressurised industrial air and gas streams. Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (22 December 2000)
Dutch office for hygrometry equipment specialist
Michell Instruments, a world leader in hygrometry equipment, has opened a new sales and service facility in Holland, to meet the demands of the growing Dutch market. Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (22 December 2000)
Pressurised LVDTs ideal for hydraulic systems
Monitran is launching a new range of pressurised LVDTs designed to allow pressures of up to 6000 psi (400 bar) to exist between the core of the transducer and internal assembly
News from Monitran (22 December 2000)
Accelerometers tackle harsher environments
Monitran is launching a range of accelerometers specifically designed for operation in harsh environments where radiation or high temperatures are present
News from Monitran (22 December 2000)
Accelerometers for direct connection to PLCs
Monitran has launched a new range of high performance accelerometers, designed specifically for direct connection to industry standard PLCs, using a conventional two-wire 4-20mA interface.
News from Monitran (22 December 2000)
Voltage converter interfaces PLCs with UPS systems
Power Control has introduced a new voltage converter to ensure that its UPS systems can provide a secure, no break supply to PLCs in all types of automated process industries
News from AEC UK (22 December 2000)
Faster cleaning in Swiss watchmaking industry
User Application Article Two leading names in the Swiss watch industry have recently replaced their old cleaning processes, to adopt a faster and more efficient system featuring Novec Engineered Fluids, from 3M.
News from 3M Speciality Materials (22 December 2000)
Development motorcycle data aided by linear pots
User Application Article MoTeC have fitted a Ducatto motorcycle with one of their Advanced Dash Logger and Engine Control Units, featuring a number of position sensors supplied by Variohm Components
News from Variohm Eurosensor (22 December 2000)
Peek polymer selected for insulator in sensor
User Application Article Victrex Peek polymer has been selected by the Foxboro Company for the insulator component of its award-winning 871FT series of non-invasive sanitary flow-through conductivity sensors
News from Victrex (22 December 2000)
Portable pumps ideal for flood clean-ups
Wilo Salmson is launching the new Subson range of portable pumps, which are designed to offer an ideal solution for removing drainage water from flooded cellars, basin sumps or similar areas.
News from Wilo (UK) (22 December 2000)
Pumps aimed at secondary hot water applications
The latest bronze circulating pumps from Wilo include the SB range, which is ideal for new and replacement work on secondary hot water applications.
News from Wilo (UK) (22 December 2000)
Energy usage consultancy helps with Climate Levy
The UK government will introduce the Climate Change Levy on all non-domestic energy use from April 2001, and Alstom Power Conversion has appointed a team of experts to look at minimising energy usage
News from Alstom Power Conversion (21 December 2000)
Smallest fully integrated intelligent soft starter
Cutler-Hammer's new 24V dc-controlled, fully integrated soft starter is 30 to 80 per cent smaller than current offerings, and also safer and more cost-effective
News from Cutler-Hammer (21 December 2000)
Better 1/2 VGA display at an excellent price
Described as the most versatile 1/2 VGA display unit currently available, the new Maximiser from Densitron Technologies provides increased performance compared with display units of this size Brochure Available
News from Densitron Display Solutions (21 December 2000)
Diamond takes on force sensing products for PCs
Under a new distribution agreement, Diamond Electronics is to distribute InControl Solutions' products in the UK including the the Button Mouse PCB, MediaPoint and other force sensor products
News from Diamond Electronics (21 December 2000)
Stereolithography resin good enough for production
DSM Somos announces the release of the second member of the DSM Somos 9100 family of resins, Somos 9120, for use with solid state laser equipped stereolithography machines. Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (21 December 2000)
Stereolithography resins flexible enough for Tyco
User Application Article The DSM Somos 8100 resin series have provided the necessary combination of flexibility and rigidity to bring living hinges to life as stereolithography prototypes Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (21 December 2000)
Resin used to prototype cordless phone at Siemens
User Application Article In April of 1999, 10 days after ATI started offering DSM Somos 9100, Siemens Communication Devices ordered its first prototype made from the ProtoFunctional polypropylene resin Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (21 December 2000)
Resin ideal for rearview mirror SLA patterns
User Application Article When Applied Rapid Technologies needed to create prototype aftermarket rearview mirror assemblies, they knew that DSM Somos 9120 would provide the desired properties for the stereolithography patterns Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (21 December 2000)
Extremely price competitive new power supplies
Leading power supply manufacturer Lambda has added the new ZWS-AF range to its popular and highly flexible ZWS family of single output switched mode power supplies. Brochure Available
News from Lambda (21 December 2000)
Smallest and most powerful AC drive in its class
The new Optidrive from Moeller Electric is not only one of the industry's smallest and most powerful AC drives in its class but also by far the most user-friendly.
News from Moeller Electric (21 December 2000)
New range of command and signalling devices
Moeller Electric's new Titan range brings control circuit devices into the 21st century, providing machine builders with a whole host of design improvements.
News from Moeller Electric (21 December 2000)
Motivair appointed as EnergAir Specialist
EnergAir, the independent engineering consultancy that is pioneering a new level of compressed air cost control, has appointed Motivair Compressors to join its network of EnergAir Specialists
News from Motivair Compressors (21 December 2000)
Contact-free metrology for superabrasive maker
User Application Article Nikon's advanced Nexiv non-contact, video metrology system is a jewel in the diamond-studded world of Gloucester based superabrasives manufacturer, Saint-Gobain Van Moppes Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (21 December 2000)
Control valves range continues to expand
SMS-Tork is a Turkish manufacturing company which has been involved with control valves and automatic control systems since 1985.
News from SMS-Tork Industrial Control Valves (21 December 2000)
5000 CAD users using collaborative website service
SolidWorks Corporation has announced that more than 5,000 SolidWorks users are sharing their designs using the 3D Instant Website web publishing tool since it was first launched in October 2000.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (21 December 2000)
Connector clamp allows repeated flexing
A new strain relief clamp that fits onto the back of standard RF coaxial connectors and prevents damage to cables caused by repeated flexing is being introduced by Tru-Connector Corporation
News from Tru Corporation (21 December 2000)
New 2001 grippers catalogue released
AGI - American Grippers' new 2001 catalogue features parallel grippers, rotary actuators, thrusters, powered slides, mini slides, tool changers, overload devices, and specialty O-ring grippers
News from AGI - American Grippers (20 December 2000)
Technology partnership announced with NexPrise
NexPrise, the provider of collaborative commerce platforms for B2B exchanges, has announced a technology partnership with Cimmetry Systems, the Visual Data Access and Collaboration solution provider
News from Cimmetry Systems (20 December 2000)
180deg lift off hinge looks good and is simple too
The new 1056 180deg lift off hinge from Emka is an external style hinge for flush door applications, rapidly fitted using push-in pins to suit materials up to 2mm thick Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (20 December 2000)
V.90 software modem/high speed Ethernet on chip
The first single chip device to fully integrate a V.90 software modem with high speed Ethernet capabilities, the ESS Technology ES2841/ES2842, is now available from GD-Technik
News from GD Technik (20 December 2000)
Multi-lingual GE Fanuc Automation website launched
A newly-designed, multi-lingual GE Fanuc Automation website www.gefanuceur.com has been posted as from 1st December, 2000. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (20 December 2000)
I/O systems partnership with Phoenix Contact
GE Fanuc Automation, the joint venture undertaking of General Electric USA and FANUC Ltd Japan, and Phoenix Contact Germany, have formed a partnership in the field of I/O systems. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (20 December 2000)
Double air-operated valve for dispensing greases
Sealant Equipment and Engineering has introduced a double air-operated valve for dispensing greases or lubricants for fixtured, automated high-speed, repetitive dispensing operations.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (20 December 2000)
Material dispense valve range extended further
One of America's leading manufacturers of meter, mix, dispense machines has extended its already large range of material dispense valves for epoxies, silicones, mastics, and urethanes.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (20 December 2000)
Electronic programming on 2-part dispense system
The SeeFlo7 system from Integrated Dispensing Systems is a variable ratio two component meter / mix / dispense system for mix ratios from 1:1 through 56:1 parts by volume.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (20 December 2000)
Dispensing system ideal for abrasive 2-part fluids
Integrated Dispensing System's SeeFlo690 system is designed to exceed your production standards for metering, mixing and dispensing of two-component adhesives and sealants.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (20 December 2000)
High speed tacho works against any surface
Ixthus Instrumentation announces the availability of a new UK designed and manufactured high speed Tachometer System, designed for use against all metallic and non-metallic surfaces
News from Ixthus Instrumentation (20 December 2000)
Photoelectric gives real positioning flexibility
The new Keyence LV Series, long distance digital laser optic photoelectric sensor enables the engineer to choose the most suitable installation position, even if it is a substantial distance away
News from Keyence (UK) (20 December 2000)
Load cells offer more resistance to side loading
MCL range load cells are high quality, low-cost tension and compression amplified load cells which are resistant to side loading and the effects of extraneous forces. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (20 December 2000)
Hazardous area displacement measurement advice
RDP Electronics has a specialist advisory service for designing and implementing displacement measurement systems in hazardous areas. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (20 December 2000)
Measuring bends directly with light
Measurand range single degree of freedom sensors are frequently specified for applications as diverse as sports science, research into repetitive strain injury Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (20 December 2000)
30% power saving from cooler vacuum pump
Rietschle (UK) Ltd is to launch the Twister VSB cool vacuum pump: a single-stage parallel screw design that meets ATEX 100A and temperature class T4.
News from Rietschle Thomas (20 December 2000)
Subrack parts manufacturer acquired from Siemens
Rittal is pleased to announce that Rittal Electronic Systems (RES) has recently acquired the assets of Sipac, a division of Siemens, which designs and produces the Ripac Subrack parts. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (20 December 2000)
Effective cooling of packed subrack systems
RiCool, Rittal's new variable speed blower, provides effective cooling of densely packed VME or CompactPCI subrack systems. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (20 December 2000)
Upgrade to pipe network flow analysis software
Rebis has released its Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Workgroup including a major upgrade to its PlantFlow software application for pipe network flow analysis
News from Siber (20 December 2000)
Programmable chopper-stabilised Hall-effect sensor
The A3250 and A3251 from Allegro MicroSystems are a new range of programmable Hall-effect sensor/switches ideally suited to proximity or gear-tooth sensing in automotive and industrial applications
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (19 December 2000)
Autodesk invests in more startups
Autodesk today announced the private placements of three equity investments, totalling 3 million dollars, in start-up businesses Alchemedia, Facility Information Systems (FIS), and IZOIC Funding come
News from Autodesk (19 December 2000)
AutoCAD Architectural Desktop hits 100,000 seats
Autodesk has signed a global agreement with HBG, Hollandsche Beton Groep nv, a European construction firm with worldwide projects, for the purchase of a variety of Autodesk products
News from Autodesk (19 December 2000)
New web site for steel drive belt supplier
Belt Technologies new web site is designed to provide in-depth information on all types of engineered and process belts as well as drive tapes made by the company in different materials
News from Belt Technologies Europe (19 December 2000)
Switches make control panels vandal resistant
The uncompromising design of Bulgin's Vandal Resistant Switches provide the strength to meet abuse received in real world situations, and the latest type, the MPI series, is no exception Brochure Available
News from Bulgin Components (19 December 2000)
Lower cost option in vandal resistant switch range
Bulgin's series of vandal resistant security switches are now joined by an alternative range of brass, chrome plated switches. Brochure Available
News from Bulgin Components (19 December 2000)
7 pole version added to connector range
Bulgin have now extended their 900 series Buccaneer range of heavy duty IP68 sealed connectors to include a 7 pole version for all body styles. Brochure Available
News from Bulgin Components (19 December 2000)
Motor Control Centres for water treatment centre
User Application Article Roomfoss has won an order to supply seven Cutler-Hammer F660 Motor Control Centres (MCCs) to West of Scotland Water's Daldowie treatment centre
News from Cutler-Hammer (19 December 2000)
Free online CAD data exchange service extended
Delcam has expanded the range of translation options from its online data exchange service, PS-Exchange, and these new options will be provided totally free of charge for an introductory period Brochure Available
News from Delcam (19 December 2000)
Engineers must lead rail network back to normal
Engineers must lead and be seen to lead the recovery process in restoring the national rail network to normality, a briefing of MPs was told on 13 December.
News from Engineering Council (19 December 2000)
Fisher-Rosemount acquires MDC Technology
Fisher-Rosemount has acquired MDC Technology, a provider of process optimisation and performance monitoring solutions for oil and gas, hydrocarbon, petrochemical, chemical and utility industries
News from Emerson Process Management - Systems and Industry (19 December 2000)
High frequency relay for 75 impedance applications
Matsushita Electric Works has introduced the new high frequency RE Relay, a device that has been specifically designed for 75 impedance applications
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (19 December 2000)
Intelligent vision system for PCB production
User Application Article Channing Automation has combined the most advanced motion control with state of the art vision technology from Omron in its latest generation of high speed electronics production machinery. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (19 December 2000)
Sealing materials extend plant production times
Precision Polymer Engineering announces a new range of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conforming perfluoroelastomers for use in all food and pharmaceutical applications
News from Precision Polymer Engineering (19 December 2000)
Acoustic sensor monitors solids in pipes, filters
Using stress wave technology developed for non-destructive aerospace testing, the Pulsarguard acoustic sensor is ideally suited to the tricky problem of monitoring the flow of solids in pipes Brochure Available
News from Pulsar Process Measurement (19 December 2000)
Exceptional repeatability from level switches
Pulsarpoint ultrasonic level switches are ideal for detecting both rising and falling levels in liquid and slurry tanks, for overfill protection, low level liquid alarm and leak detection Brochure Available
News from Pulsar Process Measurement (19 December 2000)
Mobile bagging units for Chinese grain terminal
User Application Article Richard Simon has recently supplied two of its Containerpak mobile bagging units to a private company set up by the Chinese government to operate the new Dalian Xizui grain terminal
News from Chronos Richardson (19 December 2000)
Accurate rebuild for horizontal machining centre
User Application Article Having experienced Renishaw's QC10 ballbar systems in the 1990s, Murrall and Lang had no hesitation in purchasing Renishaw's ML10 laser calibration system for remanufacture of a Cincinatti HMC Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (19 December 2000)
Relief for Fortec with change of probing system
User Application Article Fortec has installed five Haas 3-axis vertical machining centres with Renishaw MP10 probing systems and a full 4-axis Haas twin-pallet horizontal machining centre with a Renishaw MP12 inspection probe Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (19 December 2000)
Faster setup for laser measurement system
New for Renishaw's ML10 laser measurement system is a novel optical alignment tool for fast and easy set-up, the LS350 laser steering optic Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (19 December 2000)
Touch-trigger probe system established rapidly
Superior throughput and flexibility are principal reasons for the rapid establishment of Renishaw's TP20 touch-trigger probe system in place of the industry standard TP2 probe, which it supercedes. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (19 December 2000)
Electrode machining made into production operation
User Application Article Western Industrial Tooling, an ISO-certified toolmaker has turned electrode machining into a production operation, for competitive moulds with plug-and-play 1.3+ Cpk capability Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (19 December 2000)
Free software for selecting motor starters
Rockwell Automation introduces MCS Star, a software program designed to simplify the selection and configuration of starters from its extensive MCS (Modular Control System) range.
News from Rockwell Automation (19 December 2000)
CAD supplier wins top award from Machine Design
SolidWorks Corporation has announced that it has received Machine Design Magazine's Excellence in Manufacturing Technology Achievement Award for 2000.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (19 December 2000)
Yokogawa acquires 3A International
Yokogawa Electric Corporation has acquired 3A International, the leading provider of IEEE 1394 test equipment, and a direct result of close business ties forged between the two
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (19 December 2000)
Machine building profiles wash down easily
Special profiles have been introduced by Paletti Profile System into its range of machine building profiles for use where dust and hazardous materials can harbour in the profile grooves
News from Boldman (18 December 2000)
LED Indicators offer strong vandal resistance
Bulgin's Vandal Resistant LED Indicators are designed and constructed to meet the shock, vibration and impact requirements demanded by hostile applications Brochure Available
News from Bulgin Components (18 December 2000)
Report urges engineers to grasp opportunities
A hard-hitting report has been presented to Lord Sainsbury, the Minister for Science, on the future role of the Engineering Council - the lead registration and regulatory body for the profession
News from Engineering Council (18 December 2000)
Small triaxial accelerometer ideal for light parts
Shockproof and overload protected, the Endevco Model 65 triaxial accelerometer enables three orthogonal axes of vibration to be measured simultaneously on lightweight structures
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (18 December 2000)
Metal detectors make process line monitoring easy
Mesutronic metal detectors and separators employ the latest electronics technology for detection and removal of ferrous and non-ferrous contamination, including stainless steel Brochure Available
News from Eriez Magnetics Europe (18 December 2000)
400 new users a month registering for Findfast
The latest version of a world-leading internet-based procurement (exchange) service was demonstrated at Manufacturing Week by its creator and marketer, the British enterprise First Index
News from Qimtek (18 December 2000)
International Marine Forum in Abu Dhabi
Noble Denton's Abu Dhabi office played host to a gathering of senior marine management from around the world, and the meeting showed a shift in emphasis of the mainstream activities of the company
News from Noble Denton Europe (18 December 2000)
Weigher ideally suited for weighing out foods
The Posiweigh linear weigher from Packaging Machinery Services is ideally suited for weighing out frozen foods, confectionery, nuts and pulses, pet foods, snack foods and whole foods
News from Posiweigh (18 December 2000)
Big Samsung contract for mobile phone testing
Samsung Electronics, one of the world's largest mobile handset manufacturers specialising in CDMA and GSM handsets for worldwide markets, has placed a GBP 90,000 contract with RFI.
News from Radio Frequency Investigation (18 December 2000)
Frame holds solder paste stencils during cleaning
Tecan Stencils has designed an effective frame for handling solder paste stencils during cleaning, saving time and money, typically for medium and high volume PCB manufacturers
News from Tecan (18 December 2000)
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