News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 4 February
to Saturday 10 February 2001
Automatic test platform for telematic nodes
Navtest 3000 is an automatic test platform for telematic nodes that can simultaneously test two stations, thanks to a dual fixture turntable, and perform masked time operations
News from Alfautomazione ( 9 February 2001)
Simulation software acquired in automotive move
Ansoft Corporation is acquiring Simec of Germany and has also announced that it has recruited Mark Markel of General Motors to be Technical Lead for APT Solutions.
News from Ansoft Europe ( 9 February 2001)
High power DC-DC converters in new catalogue
Advanced Power Conversion has announced the publication of its first full colour catalogue wth the latest product information on its 2001 range of innovative high power DC-DC converters
News from Powerstax ( 9 February 2001)
Two-axis positioning with voice-coil actuators
BEI Kimco Magnetics has a two-axis precision positioning system using a direct linear magnetic drive based on voice coil actuators which achieves sub-micron positioning with 50g+ acceleration rates
News from BEI Technologies ( 9 February 2001)
GE Plastics signs up to use collaboration software
CoCreate Software has announced an agreement with GE Plastics whereby GE Plastics will become a service provider using CoCreate's award-winning OneSpace technology and services for a new portal
News from CoCreate Software ( 9 February 2001)
2-micron filtration for gear-driven pumps
Des-Case Corporation has unveiled its oil coalescing breather, which provides 2-micron filtration for gear-driven pumps and other applications that emit oil mist.
News from Des-Case Corporation ( 9 February 2001)
Snap-disc thermostat now available ex-stock
The appropriately named Quick-Ship, snap disk thermostat from Hawco-Fenwal is available ex-stock and can be supplied in small quantities and with a wide range of temperature settings available
News from Hawco ( 9 February 2001)
Wire shaping machine extends company capabilities
The powerful WAFIOS BM5 machine recently installed by William Hughes converts a length of up to 10 mm diameter metal into virtually any desired two- or three-dimensional shape
News from Hughes ( 9 February 2001)
Entry level price for well-featured controller
The iTRON family of microprocessor controllers from Jumo Instruments is designed for people needing a controller with a rich array of functions at an entry-level price.
News from Jumo Instrument Company ( 9 February 2001)
EMC glands and backshells modified for fibreoptics
KEC has modified standard EMC glands and backshells so that they can be used to secure fibre optic cables without damaging the fragile fibre optic strands
News from KEC ( 9 February 2001)
Single-output unit delivers concentrated power
Lambda has introduced a new single-output version of its 1000W Alpha, making it the most versatile configurable power supply available with a full range of power levels from 400W to 1000W Brochure Available
News from Lambda ( 9 February 2001)
Bigger prototytpe parts from vacuum casting system
A new vacuum casting system with increased resin capacity has been introduced to facilitate the production of bulky or thick wall section plastic prototypes. Brochure Available
News from MCP Tooling Technologies ( 9 February 2001)
New web site for rapid prototyping company
Engineers, manufacturers and designers can now research the processes, equipment and materials offered by the MCP Group on the company's new website. Brochure Available
News from MCP Tooling Technologies ( 9 February 2001)
CD busbar trunking ideal for warehouse expansion
User Application Article When building services company Rymech was called in to assist with the upgrading of one of the UK's largest bonded warehouses it turned to Moeller Electric for a power distribution system
News from Moeller Electric ( 9 February 2001)
DeviceNet connectivity for servo drives
Rockwell Automation is introducing DeviceNet connectivity to the Allen-Bradley Ultra 100 series of servo drives, making it easy to troubleshoot and modify individual parameters via the network
News from Rockwell Automation ( 9 February 2001)
Finishing 2001 Conference and Exposition
Manufacturers in coating will have the opportunity to compare finishing products and technologies at the Finishing 2001 Conference and Exposition, June 5 through 7, 2001, in Chicago
News from Society of Manufacturing Engineers ( 9 February 2001)
European forum for rapid product development
TCT 2001, the Time-Compression Technologies Conference and Exhibition, is a European forum for all aspects of rapid product development and takes place on 26-27th September 2001
News from TCT Conference and Exhibition ( 9 February 2001)
Hardened Tool Steel Grippers added to range
Wixroyd International have announced they are expanding their range of Grippers, including Hardened Tool Steel Grippers, especially suitable where a high load or clamping force is applied
News from Wixroyd International ( 9 February 2001)
Strategic alliance in electronic testing
Yokogawa Electric and Ando Electric have signed an agreement in which the companies will collaborate on business strategies for test and measurement and semiconductor test equipment
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 9 February 2001)
LEDs replace standard incandescent lamps directly
Now available from Aerco are LED 'drop-in' lamps from EBT designed for direct replacement of all standard incandescent and neon lamps.
News from Aerco ( 8 February 2001)
Complete HMI range from touchscreen to full PC
The PowerStation family offers a range of workstations from a small simple display to a full capability PC with 15in touchscreen, bundled with an HMI software program called Interact
News from AJM Automation ( 8 February 2001)
Viewing/markup software handles Inventor format
Cimmetry Systems has announced that Cimmetry's AutoVue family of products supports Autodesk's Inventor format, so it can View and Markup the 3D models as well as the 2D drawing files
News from Cimmetry Systems ( 8 February 2001)
Easy design of electrodes for the spark erosion
Delcam is to introduce PS-Electrode, a new addition to its Power Solution range of design and manufacturing software that allows quick and easy design of electrodes for the spark erosion of tooling Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 8 February 2001)
Fast, dual-sided laminated card printer
DED has announced the new P520 printer from Eltron that is capable of producing extremely high quality and durable cards ideal for applications in harsh environments.
News from DED ( 8 February 2001)
Upgrade for large assembly process planning system
Delmia has announced the launch of its Version 5 Release 5 of Delmia Digital Manufacturing Solutions, the process planning solution for large complex assemblies such as aircraft
News from Delmia ( 8 February 2001)
Stereolithography goes to work in racecar design
3D Systems has joined forces with world-renowned automotive design firm Dallara Automobili and has shipped its first high-end SLA 7000 solid imaging system to Dallara
News from 3D Systems Europe ( 8 February 2001)
PCI-Bus board improved with SCSI-3 Connector
Data Translation has released its DT3010-268, a multifunction PCI-bus data acquisition board offering a standard off-the-shelf SCSI-3 connector.
News from Data Translation ( 8 February 2001)
Safety interlock switch for high risk applications
Guardmaster's new Trojan 6 safety interlock switch is the first of its size and type to offer up to 4 sets of contacts in a single compact housing, useful for high risk applications
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) ( 8 February 2001)
PLCs and HMI keep the traffic flowing
User Application Article GE Fanuc PLCs and Cimplicity HMI offering hot-standby redundancy are being used to provide vital traffic control through the 2km Strahov tunnel connecting the Southern and Western districts of Prague. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK ( 8 February 2001)
Servos, steppers and more on latest web site
Products offered by Heason include servo and stepper systems, linear motors, piezo ceramic electric products, precision gears and linear slides, and all feature on the company's web site
News from Heason Technology ( 8 February 2001)
Zero-backlash gears for tube forming machine maker
User Application Article Addison Tube Forming, manufacturer of automated tube bending machines, is moving away from hydraulic to electrical systems, and has used Harmonic Drive gear component sets from Heason Technologies
News from Heason Technology ( 8 February 2001)
New 30:1 ratio for zero backlash gears
New from Heason Technologies Group is the Harmonic 'Super Mini' gear range with 30:1 ratio, designed to replace planetary and spur gears for high speed applications
News from Heason Technology ( 8 February 2001)
The servo actuator that 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 ( 8 February 2001)
Marian materials management software acquired
Intergraph Corporation has acquired for its Process and Building Solutions division the Marian business unit from debis Systemhaus Industry GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany.
News from Intergraph Process, Power and Offshore ( 8 February 2001)
New Executive VPs at CADCAM company
Intergraph's Process and Building Solutions division has appointed a new executive vice president of Technology and a new executive vice president of Global Sales and Marketing
News from Intergraph Process, Power and Offshore ( 8 February 2001)
Better fall arrest bracket for roofing system
Latchways has identified an industry requirement for a new, lower profile fall arrest bracket to complement the existing range of non penetrative fall arrest systems for Kalzip roofing
News from Latchways ( 8 February 2001)
Classic motor updated to include Profibus link
The latest motor with integrated speed control from Leroy Somer retains all the usability of the original Varmeca introduced in 1996, but with enhancements including instant network connectivity
News from Leroy Somer ( 8 February 2001)
Machining centre overcomes EDM cell bottleneck
User Application Article Cheviot Precision Engineering's ongoing success is demonstrated by its recent investment in a Mikron VCP 710 high performance three axis vertical machining centre
News from Mikron ( 8 February 2001)
Chain conveyor components for profile system
The modular MK Flat Top Chain Conveyor System SBF-P 2085 is ideal in material handling situations requiring parts movement to varying locations
News from MK Profile Systems ( 8 February 2001)
Space saving opportunities from servo worm gearbox
A new range of servo worm gearboxes with three alternative precision levels has been launched by Motor Technology with ten, five and one arc minutes of backlash options
News from Motor Technology ( 8 February 2001)
Recruitment service redevelops its web site
NES have completely redeveloped their web site and all vacancies available through NES are posted to this database.
News from NES Group ( 8 February 2001)
CNC and Drive equipment on new web site
Pennine Automation's Spares and Engineering Division has launched a new Web Site covering CNC and Drives for a diverse range including Fanuc, Siemens, Indramat, Allen-Bradley, Cincinnati and GE
News from Pennine Automation ( 8 February 2001)
Servo driver emulates a stepping motor
Addressing the OEM market for DC Brush Servo needs up to 1kW, the Stepping Servo drive allows upgrades from stepper to servo, without the design-in of a servo controller
News from Protobyte ( 8 February 2001)
Simple mounting for LVDTs uses just one screw
RDP Electronics has launched its MB01 mounting block as a cost-effective and simple method for mounting any of its 20.6mm diameter LVDT or DC LVDT transducers by means of a single cap head screw Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 8 February 2001)
Displacement transducers go ultra-slim
RDP's extensive D5-G range of LVDT displacement sensors have a maximum 25mm range in a body diameter no greater than 9.5mm, and with suitable electronics, resolution of less than a micron is possible Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 8 February 2001)
Innovative chain on show at IMHX exhibition
Renold Chain will be showing its industrial chain products at IMHX, including the new Synergy chain, which, it claims, will outlast its nearest competitor by at least a factor of six
News from Renold Chain ( 8 February 2001)
Discuss reliability/condition monitoring online!
Reliabilityweb.com has announced the launch of the first online reliability and condition monitoring conference, free for attendees and accessible with any current web browser
News from Reliabilityweb.com ( 8 February 2001)
SAR test facility gets UKAS accreditation
Hampshire-based Radio Frequency Investigation is now accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for its SAR test facility for mobile phones.
News from Radio Frequency Investigation ( 8 February 2001)
New face for vacuum specialist in southern England
Rietschle has appointed Graham Lawrence as Southern process systems engineer and will have special responsibility for major projects in chemical, pharmaceutical, and other process markets
News from Rietschle Thomas ( 8 February 2001)
New name for robotic remote handling company
RTS Advanced Robotics is the new name for Manchester-based UK Robotics; the company, which was a wholly owned subsidiary of BNFL, was bought by the RTS Group at the end of last year. Brochure Available
News from RTS ( 8 February 2001)
Lad cell improves the reliability of weighbridges
A new load cell assembly, the 220 Weighbridge Mount, manufactured by Tedea-Huntleigh, will help to improve the reliability and accuracy of weighbridges, while reducing both installation time and cost
News from Vishay Transducers UK ( 8 February 2001)
Schneider Legrand created in big electrical merger
Legrand and Schneider Electric have decided to join forces "in order to take full advantage of their highly complementary businesses and geographic spread in the low voltage sector".
News from Schneider Electric ( 8 February 2001)
LEDs ideal for LCD display and keypad backlighting
Toshiba has launched two new series of surface mount LEDs that combine high-brightness, low current operation with one of the industry's smallest LED packages.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe ( 8 February 2001)
Small DC motor/gearhead ideal for XY movement
Now available from Trident Engineering is a new 16mm DC motor gearhead combination from Canon that provides a small and powerful, yet highly economical, drive solution for applications such as CCTV
News from Trident Engineering ( 8 February 2001)
New UK supplier for CTC touch screen workstations
A new company, AJM Automation, has been set up in Derby to supply the CTC touch screen workstations made by CTC Parker Automation in America to UK users.
News from AJM Automation ( 7 February 2001)
Short stroke cylinders designed for auto industry
Asco Joucomatic's new KN range of short stroke cylinders have been designed with the needs of the automobile industry in mind and comply with the new European AFNOR NF E 49-004 standard. Brochure Available
News from Asco Numatics ( 7 February 2001)
Stabilised 24V DC from any mains voltage worldwide
Manufacturers can protect the efficiency of their processes by ensuring stabilised and optimised power supplies with the Siemens SITOP unit from BSL Engineering
News from BSL Engineering ( 7 February 2001)
How CAD made design less of a grind at Carborundum
User Application Article Replacing manual drawing boards, British CAD software developers CADlogic installed their parametric CAD system paraCAD+ at Carborundum Abrasives GB in March 1997
News from CADlogic ( 7 February 2001)
Dispensing barrel loader gives better accuracy
The Fisnar 560548-M Barrel Loader from Intertronics is designed for the pre-loading of 3ml to 55ml dispensing barrels and accepts standard pre-filled 300ml caulking or sealant cartridges
News from Intertronics ( 7 February 2001)
Small data loggers now available in Europe
The Veriteq range of small data loggers is now available in Europe from JDL, and there will be a constant release of additional products that until recently have been only readily available in the USA
News from JDL (Just Data Loggers) ( 7 February 2001)
Cleaner, faster, safer oil reservoir maintenance
Dating back to the late seventies, the Fillordrain, as a filling device, becomes a permanent filling wand, and as a dispensing device, it is uniquely suited to draining a reservoir, tank or drum
News from JLM Systems ( 7 February 2001)
Servo actuators for vertical applications
Montech UK is launching the Servoline vertical positioning axis, which comes with a brake servo motor and is available with strokes from 400-600mm, a speed of 1.3m/s and +/-0.02mm repeatability
News from Montech ( 7 February 2001)
Position transducers in aircraft application note
Technical details on the use of position transducers in aircraft and aerospace applications are now available from Spaceage Control in a new Application Note
News from SpaceAge Control ( 7 February 2001)
Beryllium copper fingerstrip catalogue on the net
EMI shielding specialist TBA Electro Conductive Products has announced that its latest beryllium copper fingerstrip catalogue is now available on-line at the company's website
News from TBA Electro Conductive Products ( 7 February 2001)
Strain gauge instrument is ideal for remote areas
Applied Measurements are introducing the model TR200 portable battery powered strain gauge digital indicator with a full bridge configuration and output sensitivity between 0.75 and 7.5mV/V Brochure Available
News from Applied Measurements ( 6 February 2001)
Corrosion protection system for Philippines
BAC Corrosion Control has secured a contract from Foster Wheeler to survey, design and supply a corrosion protection system for an extension to the Shell Malampaya onshore gas terminal
News from BAC Corrosion Control ( 6 February 2001)
LCR bridge sets new price-performance standard
The LCR400, new from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments), is a precision LCR bridge with a built-in 4-terminal test fixture and a full limits comparator for component sorting.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 6 February 2001)
New screw jacks for pushing or pulling loads
With operating loads ranging from daN 2000 to daN 20000, a new range of screw jack systems from the Brown Group when coupled with an electric motor drive can be used for pushing or pulling loads.
News from Brown Group ( 6 February 2001)
Handy first step into condition monitoring
BSL's extensive range of condition monitoring equipment has been extended with the introduction of the simple but extremely effective Marlin condition detector from SKF.
News from Brammer UK ( 6 February 2001)
Circuit breakers highlight at Power Electronics
E-T-A has a wide range of ultra-reliable circuit breakers for equipment (CBEs) with current ratings from 50mA up to 500A and these are on display at this year's Power Electronics Show Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers ( 6 February 2001)
Hydraulic couplings cope with high pressure pulses
Holmbury's new 2001 hydraulic product catalogue includes the new VEP range of 600 bar, screw-together flat-faced couplers, with sizes available from 3/8 to 1.5 inches
News from Holmbury ( 6 February 2001)
E-journal and research services merge
Ingenta, the global research gateway, has announced a merger with CatchWord, the e-journal online hosting and distribution service, in a deal valued at £11.2 million ($16 million).
News from Ingenta.com ( 6 February 2001)
Tester meets top-load packaging standards
Mecmesin's Top-Load Tester has the load capacity and speed range to meet the requirements of relevant Standards such as ASTM D2659-89 and DIN 55440-1:99 Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin ( 6 February 2001)
Atmospheric gas boilers cut school bills
User Application Article Monkwearmouth School, near Sunderland, has installed four Potterton Prestige atmospheric gas boilers each generating an output of 215kW to help reduce the schools annual heating bill
News from Potterton Commercial ( 6 February 2001)
Conveyor system solves tissue industry problems
The innovative REDS conveyor system (Roll Exchange Divider System) has been engineered to solve some of the specific problems of the tissue industry such as damaged and overturned rolls
News from Pulsar ( 6 February 2001)
Conveyor systems for packaging from Italy
Pulsar specialises in the engineering, manufacture and installation of complete systems for the packaging industry composed of conveyors, automatic groups and tailor-made special units
News from Pulsar ( 6 February 2001)
Entek acquisition marks logical step for Rockwell
Rockwell Automation is expanding its asset management capabilities by agreeing to acquire machinery condition monitoring systems provider Entek IRD International Corporation
News from Rockwell Automation ( 6 February 2001)
Peltier Effect Thermoelectric Modules from Russia
A range of more than 150 standard types of Peltier Effect Thermoelectric Modules (TEMs) Is now available from Steadlands following an agreement with Russian manufacturer Kryotherm.
News from Steadlands ( 6 February 2001)
PC touchscreen fits on to existing screen
Easily adjusted to fit a variety of monitor sizes, WASP have produced a touchscreen which can be fitted directly to a PC screen and provide it with the full functionality of touch commands
News from Wasp ( 6 February 2001)
Industrial PC just right for Marconi Data Systems
Arcom Control Systems has signed a contract with Marconi Data Systems for the supply of industrial PCs; MDS wanted a PC which could be used as an option to run its Print Pro industrial inkjet printer Brochure Available
News from Eurotech ( 5 February 2001)
Development kit for Embedded Linux saves on cost
Arcom has announced the first development kit for Embedded Linux that includes a working configuration of the operating system and all necessary drivers. Brochure Available
News from Eurotech ( 5 February 2001)
Development kit for embedded industrial appliances
The rapidly growing interest in using the Internet for communication and controlling of remote equipment has led Arcom to develop its unique Embedded Industrial Appliance Development Kit. Brochure Available
News from Eurotech ( 5 February 2001)
SBC for internet appliance reference platform
User Application Article Arcom has announced that Espial has selected its SBC-Geode-GXM processor board as the hardware platform for its TotalIA, a Linux and Java-based Internet appliance reference platform. Brochure Available
News from Eurotech ( 5 February 2001)
Steel belts chosen for cleanliness and stability
User Application Article A system for test and assembly of reaction tubes used in DNA analysis, from Stirling Engineering of San Jose, USA, incorporates the use of a steel belt from Belt Technologies
News from Belt Technologies Europe ( 5 February 2001)
Specialist guarding systems for food and packaging
Roboframe accident prevention guards now include Roboframe Food for the food sector, with tubing in stainless steel, and Roboframe Pack for the packaging sector, with aluminium tubing
News from Bett Sistemi ( 5 February 2001)
Taper Bore Double Simplex Sprockets added to range
To enhance the substantial stockholding in their Wolverhampton warehouse, Challenge have taken delivery of a large range of Taper Bore Double Simplex Sprockets
News from Challenge Power Transmissions ( 5 February 2001)
Vibratory feeders and more at Pakex 2001
Eriez Magnetics will be appearing for the first time at the Pakex show this year with a selection of products from an extensive range of vibratory feeders, magnetic separators and metal detectors Brochure Available
News from Eriez Magnetics Europe ( 5 February 2001)
Free accessory kit with scope trade-ins
Fluke UK is offering a free accessory kit worth over £280 for all customers trading in an oscilloscope when purchasing a new Fluke ScopeMeter 190 Series. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 5 February 2001)
Integrated PLCs and OIs for innovative band saws
User Application Article Missler, a well known manufacturer of band saws, is now offering many advantages by using GE Fanuc integrated PLCs and OIs in its designs, which use a new technology that power drives two wheels Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK ( 5 February 2001)
Interface protects level sensor from turbulence
Gentech has introduced the LI Series level sensor interface to enable magnetic reed switch liquid level sensors to handle inductive and capacitive loads and counter liquid turbulence
News from Gentech International ( 5 February 2001)
Weldable strain gauge designed for 950C operation
The KHCX from Kyowa Electronic Instruments is an all new weldable strain gauge, designed specifically for those demanding operations in harsh environments at up to 950degC
News from Graham and White Instruments ( 5 February 2001)
Graduate recruitment initiative from website
Jimfinder.com, the manufacturing and engineering job site, has launched a graduate recruitment initiative called JimFinder on Campus, a joint venture with two print magazines
News from Jimfinder.com ( 5 February 2001)
Latest lathes feature plug-in hydraulics powerpack
User Application Article Colchester Lathe's latest generation of Tornado models, the A50 and A90, represents a new era in CNC lathe technology and incorporates a 'plug-in' Rexroth Hydraulics modular powerpack
News from Bosch Rexroth - Hydraulics ( 5 February 2001)
Beagle 2 Mars Lander at drives exhibition
Manufacturers of some of the world's smallest and cleverest precision motors, Maxon Motor, are due to make a particularly cosmic impact at the Drives and Controls 2001 Exhibition this March. Brochure Available
News from Maxon Motor UK ( 5 February 2001)
Link between sensor and fieldbus networks
The Gate 3S is an enhanced communication link between the Thermo Nobel local network that uses the Modbus RTU protocol and external networks, and which comes in a compact DIN rail package Brochure Available
News from Vishay Nobel ( 5 February 2001)
N+1 redundant power supplies on the DIN Rail
N+1 redundant power supplies are now available as inexpensive solutions for DIN Rail with the introduction of the SilverLine Redundancy (SLR) range from Puls
News from Puls UK ( 5 February 2001)
Quaker Computer Solutions acquired by UK company
UK-based producers of industry leading process and quality management software, QISoft, have acquired the process industry applications of Quaker Computer Solutions (QCS) of Savannah, Georgia.
News from Qisoft ( 5 February 2001)
QIS and TrimTracker tools available over the Web
QISoft has joined Industrial Evolution's BestInClass program for Internet-based delivery of its QIS Quality Information and TrimTracker applications to Pulp and Paper customers
News from Qisoft ( 5 February 2001)
Print tracking software makes it all so easy
According to Sepialine, with Argos for Windows, it's easier than ever to quantify your office's media expenses, and start turning those expensive plots into revenue
News from Sepialine ( 5 February 2001)
Polymer ideal for a new metallisation technique
Victrex PEEK polymer is the ideal substrate for a new metallisation technique designed specifically to meet industry needs for highly durable polymer metallisation combined with high performance
News from Victrex ( 5 February 2001)
Ionomers to be developed for fuel cell mebranes
Victrex plc and Ballard Power Systems announced today that they have entered into an exclusive agreement to develop and manufacture two separate ionomers for use in membranes for Ballard fuel cells
News from Victrex ( 5 February 2001)
Seven more manufacturers for online parts library
Web2CAD, the B2B portal for mechanical engineers and machine builders, has announced a significant expansion in its "Powerparts on Web" library of component parts.
News from Web2cad ( 5 February 2001)
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