News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 28 January
to Saturday 3 February 2001
Industrial designers with an impressive skill base
Designsolutions currently comprises a team of six industrial designers with an impressive skill base and vision that is already proving very attractive to a variety of clients
News from AME prototypes ( 2 February 2001)
Twin-spindle honing machines double productivity
Apperley Honing has developed a twin-spindle honing machine that the company says will dramatically increase productivity in the precision honing market
News from Apperley Honing ( 2 February 2001)
Tiny 8mm motor amomngst new product introductions
Portescap's new products include a tiny 8mm diameter motor which delivers 50% more torque than other motors of similar size, and a range of miniature planetary gearboxes
News from API Portsecap ( 2 February 2001)
Stock float switches for top or sides of tanks
Assemtech's FSH and FSV ranges can be mounted through the top or sides of a tank requiring only an 8.5mm clearance hole and are now available from stock Brochure Available
News from Assemtech Europe ( 2 February 2001)
Level switch ideal for medium-scaling liquids
A unique guard circuit rejects the negative effects of coating build-up on the probe of Flowline's new capacitance level switch by eliminating the coating signal path between the electrodes
News from Flowline ( 2 February 2001)
Non-intrusive level switch for tanks to 1in thick
A new, non-intrusive capacitance level switch detects liquids through non-metallic tanks up to 1" thick and mounts in a bracket on the exterior wall of the tank
News from Flowline ( 2 February 2001)
Relay interface modules ideal for tight space
Relay and timer specialists Finder plc has extended its range of relay interface modules by unveiling the 48.62 Series, capable of switching loads up to 10A.
News from Finder ( 2 February 2001)
On-line service for CAD model repair/translation
International TechneGroup Incorporated has announced the availability of DEXCenter.com, an on-line service for CAD model repair, healing, and translation.
News from ITI ( 2 February 2001)
Formidable magnetic strength from thin edge!
Mag-Edge yields a formidable magnetic strength from an unusually thin and narrow piece of co-extruded material, about one-fifth of the volume of a conventional extruded ferrite magnet
News from Energy Conversion Systems ( 2 February 2001)
Tenth prop shaft bracket line bore for frigates
User Application Article Using two line boring set-ups to machine inboard and outboard propeller shaft 'A' bearing brackets simultaneously, Metalock Industrial Services has speeded up the procedure for Type 23 frigates
News from Metalock Engineering ( 2 February 2001)
Free selector guides for welding electrodes
Murex Welding Products has come up with a range of mild steel welding electrodes designed to provide a close match for any specific MMA (manual metal arc) application Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products ( 2 February 2001)
Change of name for sensors/instrumentation company
As part of its corporate policy, Thermo Electron corporation has decided that all businesses should have the prefix 'Thermo' added to the company names, so Nobel Systems is now Thermo Nobel Brochure Available
News from Vishay Nobel ( 2 February 2001)
Fieldbus output available on shear pin load cells
Thermo Nobel's shear pin load cells are now available with an option of a digital Fieldbus output, which will give major cost savings in plant and system inter-wiring Brochure Available
News from Vishay Nobel ( 2 February 2001)
Major cosrt saving with new sealed linear sensor
Penny and Giles Controls has added a third model to its sealed linear sensor range with introduction of the new SLS130 at less than 80% of the cost of the popular HLP129 range that it replaces Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles ( 2 February 2001)
Advice on need for UPS maintenance bypass circuits
Advance-Galatrek, the extended runtime Uninterruptible Power Systems supplier, has issued essential advice on the need to provide UPS maintenance bypass circuits
News from Riello UPS ( 2 February 2001)
Pneumatics at heart of bearing assembly system
User Application Article Precision pneumatic controls from SMC Pneumatics are at the heart of innovative new automatic assembly systems, designed for Sarnatech BNL to make bearing assemblies
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 2 February 2001)
Converting Equipment pneumatics now sole-sourced
User Application Article Ashe Converting Equipment has recently switched to SMC as a preferred sole-supplier catalogue, with products including SY manifold valves, CG, MYIC, C85 cylinders and FRL and ITV regulator units
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 2 February 2001)
Exclusively available from distributor Switchtec
Exclusively available from distributor Switchtec is the first ever UK dedicated catalogue from Sirena, Europe's leading manufacturer of visual and acoustic signalling equipment.
News from Switchtec ( 2 February 2001)
New evaporation masks last ten times longer
High-performance nickel evaporation masks, for use in a range of selective vacuum chamber deposition processes, such as gold and silver plating on silicon, have been developed by Tecan.
News from Tecan ( 2 February 2001)
DCS integrates steam and power monitoring at plant
User Application Article A distributed control system from Yokogawa UK has played a key part in the integration of steam and power monitoring at alkaline chemical manufacturer Brunner Mond (UK)
News from Yokogawa UK ( 2 February 2001)
More stock, lower proces on circular connectors
Aerco has increased stockholdings and reduced the price of the popular D38999 type circular connectors, the largest selling connector of its type.
News from Aerco ( 1 February 2001)
Widest range of document management kit on the net
Cad-Capture, is breaking new ground this month with the launch of its online ecommerce site which it claims offers the widest range of document management solutions on the internet
News from Cad-Capture ( 1 February 2001)
Integrated workpiece changer on milling machine
The new Mikron HSM 400 incorporates an integrated workpiece changer, enabling unmanned operation and offering purchasers vital competitive-edge benefits in productivity and cost/part
News from Mikron ( 1 February 2001)
Genuine Mono spares for the seepex pumps range
Users of seepex pumps in the UK and Europe can now benefit from the technical and service back up offered by Mono Pumps with the introduction of genuine Mono manufactured spares for the seepex range
News from Mono Pumps ( 1 February 2001)
Three-piece ball valves added to stainless range
PCI-Memtech introduces a new range of three-piece ball valves, specifically designed for on/off and divert uses, to complement its standard range of hygienic stainless steel valves.
News from PCI-Memtech/PCI-Water ( 1 February 2001)
Tank gauging at Ship Repair and Conversion 2000
PSM Instrumentation is showing a range of tank contents gauging and level monitoring instrumentation and systems at Ship Repair and Conversion 2000.
News from PSM Instrumentation ( 1 February 2001)
More success for process and plant design software
Rebis has announced that major account agreements have been signed by AMEC, Colt Engineering and Petro Canada for standardized implementation of Rebis' Autoplant process and plant design software.
News from Rebis ( 1 February 2001)
Custom pneumatics for food processing machinery
User Application Article SMC Pneumatics has provided AEW Thurne, high speed slicing, sawing and shaping machines manufacturer, with cost savings and enhancements by revising and streamlining the pneumatic circuitry
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 1 February 2001)
Pneumatic art on display at the Science Museum
User Application Article Darrell Viner is a sculptor who works with movement, sound and light; he enjoys using pneumatics and chose to work with SMC Pneumatics for the new Wellcome Wing at the Science Museum
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 1 February 2001)
Cable position transducers now with Devicenet
Celesco position transducers with an intelligent DeviceNet interface are now available from Towcester based Variohm Components, allowing true plug-and-play installation
News from Variohm Eurosensor ( 1 February 2001)
New brushless DC motors in sub-40W category
Two new Japan Servo ranges from EMS include the FYD series which offer low vibration and noise, and the FHD series, which offer high power to volume Brochure Available
News from EMS (31 January 2001)
Flexible networking for AC inverter drives
IMO's low cost flexible networking solution enables the entire range of Jaguar VXM general purpose ac inverter drives to easily interface with any part of the most popular fieldbus systems
News from IMO Precision Controls (31 January 2001)
Simple setup on clever displacement sensor
Keyence has just released an inductive digital displacement sensor offering accuracy down to 0.4 microns combined with high speed measurement of 40,000 samples per second
News from Keyence (UK) (31 January 2001)
Versatile manufacturing software gets new version
Kronix has announced the release of Trakit Manufacturing Version 5.2, a new version of its manufacturing software for small to medium sized businesses.
News from Kronix (31 January 2001)
Inverters play part in taking advantage of ECA
Lenze inverter drives in plant installations can deliver energy savings frequently up to 50% and more, useful for the UK Government ECA (Enhanced Capital Allowance) Scheme Brochure Available
News from Lenze (31 January 2001)
Nuclear event detectors set to minimise damage
Micro Circuit Engineering and Matra BAe Dynamics are collaborating in the promotion of a family of nuclear event detectors which will protect electronic systems after a nuclear incident
News from MCE Newmarket (31 January 2001)
Motion control for nuclear instrument passes test
User Application Article A relationship between Micromech and AN Technology has resulted in the successful production of state of the art PC/Ethernet controlled 4-axis machines combining both Stepper and Servo technology
News from Micromech (31 January 2001)
Level sensors and monitoring for new ferry
User Application Article PSM's level sensors and monitoring system have been used in P and O's new luxury ferry, the mv European Causeway, that just recently finished sea trials.
News from PSM Instrumentation (31 January 2001)
Naval success for specialised pressure sensor
User Application Article PSM Instrumentation recently developed a specialised submersible differential pressure sensor for the Ministry of Defence, and an entire class of Royal Navy Frigates is to be equipped with the unit
News from PSM Instrumentation (31 January 2001)
SolidWorks 2001 version of CAD software released
SolidWorks Corporation has introduced SolidWorks 2001, the latest release of the company's award-winning, Windows-based 3D mechanical design software.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (31 January 2001)
3rd international user conference for CAD software
SolidWorks Corporation has announced that its third annual international user conference will take place from February 11-14, 2001
News from SolidWorks Corporation (31 January 2001)
CAD software donation to Chinese education system
SolidWorks Corporation has announced that it has donated 123 licenses of SolidWorks software to the China Education Association of Mechanical Engineering (CEAME) in Shanghai, China.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (31 January 2001)
Improved version fasteners CD-ROM catalogue
TFC has launched an improved version CD-ROM catalogue with, individual sections dedicated to Injection Moulded and Spring Steel Fasteners, Smalley Edge Coiled Products, Circlips and Disc Springs. Brochure Available
News from TFC (31 January 2001)
Control system upgrades finished with 100% success
Yokogawa UK has ended the year 2000 with a 100% successful upgrade of customers' systems, many of which control plant safety and other critical applications.
News from Yokogawa UK (31 January 2001)
Accurate pipe to soil readings made easier
Recent upgrades to the BAC Corrosion Control GCU series of DC current interrupters now allow more accurate, easy, versatile and economical synchronous switching of cathodic protection stations.
News from BAC Corrosion Control (30 January 2001)
Plan how to offset the Climate Change Levy now
Technical Background Article The Climate Change Levy is viewed by industry as an imposition, but it is also a stimulus to action, to be more energy efficient ...and with good reason Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques (30 January 2001)
Big energy savings for large compressor users
UK companies with large compressor sets are in a unique position to offset the effects of the Climate Change Levy, following the establishment of a unique drives partnership Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques (30 January 2001)
Panel-mount solid state relays switch 100A DC
Crydom has introduced the D06D family of chassis-mounting solid-state relays for DC motor control, solenoid switching, DC lamp switching and battery isolation applications.
News from Crydom International (30 January 2001)
New life for centrifugal pumps market, says report
As product applications place increasingly stringent demands on centrifugal pumps, end-users are looking towards incorporating more efficient technologies, says a new study by Frost and Sullivan
News from Frost and Sullivan (30 January 2001)
Failsafe design a priority on light curtains
Matsushita's Category 4 UZKA2 safety light curtains ensure that fault conditions such as internal circuit failure, cable breakage, short circuit, or even abnormal ambient light are detected instantly.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (30 January 2001)
Fire alarm control systems web site updated
Morley-IAS, the manufacturer of high performance open protocol conventional and analogue addressable fire alarm control equipment and systems, has published an updated and enhanced web site
News from Morley-IAS (30 January 2001)
Vibration measured in 3 axes and 16 versions
A new series of PCB Piezotronics triaxial accelerometers is now available in a wide choice of 16 different sizes and sensitivities from Techni Measure.
News from Techni Measure (30 January 2001)
Film cleaning role ideal for HFE fluids
3M Novec Engineered Fluids, based on hydrofluorether (HFE) technology, are now proving a great success for cleaning film in post production houses, film archives and motion picture laboratories
News from 3M Speciality Materials (30 January 2001)
Wireless Point of Location Application Services
Targa Services and Autodesk Location Services have announced an agreement that will deliver unique wireless location-based services to mobile individuals
News from Autodesk (29 January 2001)
Free seminars in low-cost sensors for vision
Latest breakthroughs in low-cost sensor technologies for high-end machine vision systems are the subject of free seminars being organised by Cognex. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (29 January 2001)
New capacitors offer EMI suppression in generators
Epcos now offers a special series of aluminium electrolytic capacitors with a capacitance of 4700uF at a rated voltage of 25V designed for the coarse suppression of the generator interference.
News from Epcos (29 January 2001)
Big cryogenic valve order for Ariane 5
Thompson Valves FCx has secured a major new order from Snecma Moteur to supply the Cryogenic Electrovalves used on the Third Stage Engines of the Ariane 5 Satellite Launch Vehicle
News from Thompson Valves (29 January 2001)
Big cryogenic valve order for Ariane 5
Thompson Valves FCx has secured a major new order from Snecma Moteur to supply the Cryogenic Electrovalves used on the Third Stage Engines of the Ariane 5 Satellite Launch Vehicle
News from Truflo International (29 January 2001)
Global Marketplace for Automotive Engineering Jobs
FISITA (the International Federation of Automotive Engineering Societies) has recently launched fisitajobs.com, the Global Marketplace for Automotive Engineering Jobs on the web.
News from FISITA (29 January 2001)
Data loggers in control on motorcycle system
User Application Article Two 8-channel data loggers, called Spider8s, are being used to control solenoid valves and other electrical devices installed in a motorcycle engine emission sample handling system Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (29 January 2001)
User friendly vibration testing under Windows
M+p international's VibControl shaker control systems operating under Windows NT/2000 make the vibration test simulation and vibration analysis systems even more powerful and user-friendly
News from M+P International (29 January 2001)
Industrial torque wrench handles any conditions!
The Norbar Industrial Wrench has the ability to provide accurate torque measurement in the most arduous of operating conditions without the need for elaborate maintenance or constant recalibration Brochure Available
News from Norbar Torque Tools (29 January 2001)
Clean air assembly for mechanical components
Reliance Gear Co of Huddersfield have built on their experience of clean air assembly for mechanical components since the 1960s, and now offer facilities of 280 m2 and 74.32m2.
News from Reliance Precision Mechatronics (29 January 2001)
Soft controller integrates HMI, Ethernet, fieldbus
Softing's new PanelPC is a ruggedized PC-based platform using 4CONTROL automation software to provide a high performance 'soft' controller for process and factory automation.
News from Softing (29 January 2001)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 64
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