News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 1 April
to Saturday 7 April 2001
New low cost EBX-compliant single board computer
Arcom Control Systems has announced the SBC-GX1 single board computer, designed specifically for high volume embedded applications where reliability, low power and long term availability are a must. Brochure Available
News from Eurotech ( 6 April 2001)
ISO14001 awarded to power supply manufacturer
Artesyn Technologies' Power Group has won full certification for the environmental management system at its European headquarters in Youghal, Co Cork
News from Emerson Network Power - Embedded Power ( 6 April 2001)
Quad output 55W power supply in 5x3in footprint
Custom power supply manufacturers Ferrus Power of Peterborough have now developed a quad - output open frame switched mode power supply within in a 5" x 3" x 1U format for addition to their range
News from Ferrus Power ( 6 April 2001)
PLC on the PC with the Beckhoff TwinCAT system
Industrial PCs are now being increasingly integrated with software PLCs for control, giving powerful automation control solutions that do not require a second processor or complex hardware additions
News from Hayes Control Systems ( 6 April 2001)
Compact, efficient modular boilers are a priority
Compact, efficient modular boilers are a top priority for the UK's commercial heating market, according to a recent survey commissioned by boiler manufacturer Potterton Commercial.
News from Potterton Commercial ( 6 April 2001)
Vibrating probe a smart solution for level change
The new 200 series of vibrating probe from Pulsar Process Measurement offers a tried and tested method of detecting level change for use in the bulk handling industry. Brochure Available
News from Pulsar Process Measurement ( 6 April 2001)
Lubricant solution to squeaky problem in bakery
User Application Article At an independent bakery in Berkshire, Shell UK Oil Products' food grade lubricants have stopped the irritating squeaks from hundreds of wheels on the bakery's mobile racks Brochure Available
News from Shell Lubricants ( 6 April 2001)
Standard parts added to CAD package for education
SolidWorks will now include SolidWorks Toolbox in its educational design software package, making product design faster and easier by giving them instant access to a library of standard parts
News from SolidWorks Corporation ( 6 April 2001)
Double celebration for Mobile Electro Services
Mobile Electro Services Ltd (MES) of Bromsgrove has been named 'Distributor of the Year 2000' by leading DC drives manufacturer Sprint Electric.
News from Sprint Electric ( 6 April 2001)
Caged Ball technology in pick and place machinery
User Application Article Chess Technology Systems of Horsham is using the latest THK Caged Ball LM Guide technology to achieve high speed pick and place operation in its latest PAT3500 automatic component test handler
News from THK UK ( 6 April 2001)
Sturdy fixing when access is only from one side
The blind bolt and nut provides a simple sturdy way of fixing where access is available from only one side; drill hole, insert blind bolt, turn through 180 degrees and simply tighten up
News from Torque Control ( 6 April 2001)
Plastic advice now on web site
Toolcraft Plastics of Swindon specialise in material selection, working with numerous synthetic rubbers and plastics and the company's web site help is an initial guide to this jungle
News from Toolcraft Plastics (Swindon) ( 6 April 2001)
Harmonica and Symphony now available for Linux
Ansoft Corporation has announced the availability of the popular Harmonica and Symphony software products for Intel-based Red Hat Linux versions 6.1 and 6.2.
News from Ansoft Europe ( 5 April 2001)
High security card printers on show at IFSEC
DED has a brand new addition to the range of high security card printers from Eltron which offers fast operation and high durability
News from DED ( 5 April 2001)
UK office opens for electronic components company
To support the continuing growth of its system-level electronic packaging capability, Elma Electronic has opened its first UK office and appointed Dave Mellor as Managing Director
News from Elma Electronic UK ( 5 April 2001)
Plant life assessment literature database online
A new online database of plant life assessment literature has been launched by ERA Technology, with over thirteen thousand references to significant advances in the field of plant life assessment
News from ERA Technology ( 5 April 2001)
Low cost axial fan without performance compromise
Fan Technology has introduced to the UK a low cost version of the traditional 162x150x38mm axial fan, available at 60% of the price of competitive products with virtually no performance compromise
News from Fan Technology ( 5 April 2001)
High-pressure spring-loaded valves for Formula One
User Application Article This year, three Formula One engine manufacturers will use FCx high-pressure spring-loaded valves, which are used to control the engine valves, and two others have ordered prototype versions
News from Truflo International ( 5 April 2001)
PC-based control system for SERCOS interface
Hayes Control Systems has launched two new PC Fieldbus cards specifically for SERCOS applications with the drivers incorporated into TwinCAT, the powerful PC-based automation control software
News from Hayes Control Systems ( 5 April 2001)
UK's first integrated building management system
User Application Article The UK's first integrated building management system has been installed at Belfast's Odyssey centre, using Honeywell's Enterprise Buildings Integrator
News from Honeywell Control Systems ( 5 April 2001)
Short bar feeder uses all-mechanical movement
The VIP 80 E-volution is the new short bar feeder from IEMCA, designed to meet the need for a compact, highly reliable and versatile feeder at a competitive price
News from Iemca Division, Igmi SpA ( 5 April 2001)
One-hit production taken to new heights
One of the most capable mill-turning machines ever built, the WTW-150 mill-turning machine has four turrets, two spindles and offering a total of 13 computer controlled axes
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology ( 5 April 2001)
Price cut for LVDT displacement transducers
Penny and Giles Controls has been able to improve the performance and reduce the price of its AF111 and AF145 high integrity LVDT displacement transducers Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles ( 5 April 2001)
Elliptical pulleys solve elliptical gear problems
To complement the range of elliptical gears which are available from an extensive standard range by Precision Motion (Cofil), a new range of elliptical pulleys has been developed.
News from Precision Motion (Cofil) ( 5 April 2001)
Sawing machines ideal for doors and window frames
A new range of double-head sawing machines called Blitz 500, equipped with two 500 mm diameter circular saw blades, has been introduced by the Italian manufacturer, FOM
News from Kasto ( 5 April 2001)
Linear guide production begins in Europe
THK is building its first production facility in Europe, at Alsace in France, which will produce the THK range of LM Guides
News from THK UK ( 5 April 2001)
High temperature linear guides handle 150C
THK is launching a new range of High Temperature LM Guides designed to operate at temperatures of up to 150C and featuring stainless steel endplates and special purpose rubber seals
News from THK UK ( 5 April 2001)
High performance polymer used in dental syringe
User Application Article Eclipse Dental Manufacturing of Worthing, Sussex, UK, has successfully replaced aluminium with Victrex PEEK polymer for the finger and thumb grips on a self-aspirating dental cartridge syringe.
News from Victrex ( 5 April 2001)
New range of cable glands and accessories
AB Connectors has launched a new range of cable gland accessories available in both metal and nylon, with the metal types having nickel plated copper alloy bodies with EPDM rubber seals
News from AB Connectors ( 4 April 2001)
Responsive, contamination resistant pH/ORP probes
Amalgamated Instrument Co now offers a range of 12mm diameter combination probes for pH or ORP applications, made of a rugged epoxy and featuring Polaris reference junctions
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co ( 4 April 2001)
Multiphysics analysis capability for electronics
Ansoft Corporation has added two new software tools to its Maxwell EM product line for electromechanical design in electronic systems: EMSS 3D and Maxwell 2D Thermal.
News from Ansoft Europe ( 4 April 2001)
Movement and vibration switch in smaller package
Last year Assemtech Europe launched the MS24 movement and vibration switch - and now there's a remodelled miniature version with a reduced housing size of 5mm long x 4.8mm diameter Brochure Available
News from Assemtech Europe ( 4 April 2001)
Materials spark industry interest at Eurostampi
At the Milan Eurostampi fair, DSM Somos' WaterClear and injection moulding materials - recently presented during the Technology Focus in the United States - were made available for viewing in Europe Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos ( 4 April 2001)
Just-in-time circuit breakers for Arjo
E-T-A Circuit Breakers has become one of a select few suppliers to patient handling equipment manufacturer Arjo Limited to be granted the status of Fast Track Supplier. Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers ( 4 April 2001)
Big sales for alignment laser systems in Russia
Fixturlaser first introduced laser systems for alignment in Russia at the beginning of the nineties, and year 2000 became a record-breaking year there with an increase of 150%
News from Fixturlaser ( 4 April 2001)
Now make easy field upgrades to your VersaMax PLC
The new VersaMax Easy Program Store device from GE Fanuc Automation enables users to perform program and configuration field upgrades to their VersaMax modular CPUs without a computer. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK ( 4 April 2001)
Blasting with the greatest precision
Guyson's Model RSSA-8 rotary automatic blast machine has a multiple-axis PC based motion controller providing integrated closed loop servo motor performance for precision nozzle positioning Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 4 April 2001)
PLC and NC motion control software on trial CD
Hayes Control Systems is launching a new CD containing a free 30 day trial of its Beckhoff's TwinCAT 2.7, the software system for PLC and NC motion control functions.
News from Hayes Control Systems ( 4 April 2001)
Low-profile piggyback adaptors for D-types
Now available exclusively in the UK from KEC, is the Inotec DGA range of low profile, piggy-back adaptor shielded hoods for 'D' type connectors which provide high levels of EMI/RFI shielding
News from KEC ( 4 April 2001)
Compact DC-DC power modules on fast delivery
Lambda is now making DC-DC power modules alongside its industry-leading AC-DC modular power supplies at its Ilfracombe plant, primarily targeted at the rapidly expanding communications market Brochure Available
News from Lambda ( 4 April 2001)
Ultra-compact electronic motor protection to 820A
The ZEV from Moeller Electric is an ultra-compact, flexible yet easy-to-use electronic motor protection system that is ideal for motors across a wide range of currents.
News from Moeller Electric ( 4 April 2001)
Major Italian servo drive manufacturer acquired
Parker Hannifin Corporation has announced the acquisition of SBC Elettronica, one of Italy's leading motion control companies which specialises in the manufacture of digital servo drives and motors Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation ( 4 April 2001)
New Profibus Website is online
The new Profibus Website is online, completely redesigned and enhanced with several new functions and debuts with a completely new look - and everything you need to know about Profibus of course
News from Profibus Group ( 4 April 2001)
Enclosures now provide an angled display front
SRS Products' Cubic range of desktop, floor standing tower and wall mount enclosures has been extended to provide an angled display front for improved ergonomics
News from SRS Products ( 4 April 2001)
Pressure transmitters install cost-effectively
Two new pressure transmitters from Yokogawa UK combine piezoresistive sensing technology with high-reliability digital electronics and a range of communications interfaces
News from Yokogawa UK ( 4 April 2001)
High current from microstepping motor drivers
Allegro's SLA7042/44M are a range of motor controller/driver modules designed for the high-efficiency microstepping operation of 2-phase unipolar stepper motors
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe ( 3 April 2001)
Versatile server rack is multi-vendor enabled
All 19" rack mounted servers currently available can be housed in APW Electronics' standard IMserv, enabling upgrades to be implemented without having to worry about mechanical compatibility
News from APW Enclosure Solutions ( 3 April 2001)
FFT signal analyser with 100 kHz bandwidth
The SR760 signal analyser, now available in the UK from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments), is an FFT spectrum analyser with a dynamic range of 90dB and a real-time bandwidth of 100 kHz.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 3 April 2001)
Fittings for use in semiconductor manufacturing
Boiswood, the specialist distributors of components for gas and liquid control, are now supplying the complete range of Flare Grip II Fittings manufactured by Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
News from Boiswood ( 3 April 2001)
New distributor for shielding and thermal products
Chomerics has appointed European EMC Products of Saffron Walden as a UK distributor, to help meet increasing market demand for its range of EMI and thermal management products
News from Chomerics Europe ( 3 April 2001)
AutoVue technology for use in RitePro
Cimmetry Systems and QuadRite have announced that that QuadRite has licensed Cimmetry's AutoVue technology for use in its RitePro outsourced solution for Product Data Management (PDM) technology
News from Cimmetry Systems ( 3 April 2001)
Motor control for storm flow waste water pumps
User Application Article East of Scotland Water is to use a Cutler-Hammer F660 Fully Type Tested Motor Control Centre to help safely handle excess waste water resulting from storm flows throughout the area
News from Cutler-Hammer ( 3 April 2001)
Portable data collection terminal looks versatile
DED has recently released the ScanPal 2 portable data collection terminal, an ideal tool for inventory control, tracking, shop floor management, meter reading and warehousing and distribution
News from DED ( 3 April 2001)
Compact, easy to fit flow monitor/switch
E-T-A Circuit Breakers is offering a new flow monitor/switch for water, oil, gases and even aggressive media, suitable for process control, food processing, and the oil and chemical industries Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers ( 3 April 2001)
New sales staff for relay and timer manufacturer
Relay and timer manufacturer Finder has strengthened its sales and marketing team in the UK with the appointment of three new field sales personnel.
News from Finder ( 3 April 2001)
Cutting machine manufacturer goes for Soft PLCs
User Application Article Randek Maskin, a major manufacturer of cutting machines for the building industry, has recently adopted a soft-PLC approach for the control of its cross-cutting saws Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK ( 3 April 2001)
Turbulent tumblebaskets for better part washing
A combination of several new techniques is featured in the latest high flow, jet spray, immersion and rotational degreasing system from Guyson International. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 3 April 2001)
2mm connectors for high-temperature surface-mount
Harting has introduced a new range of hard metric 2 mm connectors, har-bus HM-Plus, which are compatible with the latest high-temperature surface-mount production processes.
News from Harting ( 3 April 2001)
Custom electroforms without significant tooling
With the specialised electroforming process perfected by Servometer, most custom electroforms require no significant tooling, so several prototype variations can be made and evaluated Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork ( 3 April 2001)
World's most extensive range of precision couplers
Huco now manufactures the world's most extensive range of precision couplers for applications which call for zero backlash, high torsional stiffness and control of misalignment Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork ( 3 April 2001)
World's first constantly-rotating torque wrenches
The new Hytorc hydraulic torque wrenches turn the nut or bolt during both the drive and return phases, giving constant rotation, maintaining the high levels of accuracy but enhancing speed
News from Hytorc (Unex) ( 3 April 2001)
Lead Acid Battery Plate Locking with 2 Part Epoxy
User Application Article For Johnson Controls, Sealant Equipment and Engineering designed a single continuous flow machine with sophisticated shot controls to operate 6 individual dispense valves sequentially
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems ( 3 April 2001)
Ultrasonic cleaning just the job for IMI Norgren
User Application Article An ultrasonic cleaning system from Kerry Ultrasonics is helping one of the world's leading manufacturers of pneumatic valves to maximise productivity.
News from Kerry Ultrasonics ( 3 April 2001)
Shorter payback now drives included on ECA list
The long-awaited publication of the UK Government's Energy Technology Product List (products that qualify for Enhanced Capital Allowance) includes all three of the Moeller's ranges of drives
News from Moeller Electric ( 3 April 2001)
More vacancies added to recruitment web site
NES are already experiencing an outstanding success with their new web site - with an average 25% of people who have registered on the on-line database making it through to interview stage
News from NES Group ( 3 April 2001)
Analogue addressable fire system control panels
Notifier Fire Systems has introduced two new analogue addressable control panels, the AP15 is expandable from one to five loops; the AP12, for smaller installations, will control one or two loops
News from Notifier Fire Systems ( 3 April 2001)
More control in automated TIG welding applications
A new rotational TIG Filler system from Panasonic provides filler wire rotational axis control whereby the filler tube can rotate independently of welding torch and robot arm movement
News from Panasonic Industrial Europe ( 3 April 2001)
Micro seals order for European Jet Fighter
Blackburn-based, high performance seals specialist Precision Polymer Engineering has overcome stiff competition to supply micro seals to W L Gore and Associates for use in the European Jet Fighter
News from Precision Polymer Engineering ( 3 April 2001)
New source for industrial Ethernet modules
Sheffield based Seprol have recently been appointed UK distributor for the Sixnet range of I/O products, which includes industrial Ethernet and Modbus RS485 distributed I/O modules
News from CSE Seprol ( 3 April 2001)
Thin-film technology pressure sensors new to UK
STW has developed its own thin-film technology pressure sensor, available in some 15 different models, now available direct in the UK through new subsidiary Sensor-Technik UK. Brochure Available
News from Sensor-Technik UK ( 3 April 2001)
Dedicated CAN-bus control for mobile systems
In a significant development for designers of commercial vehicles and mobile machinery, Sensor-Technik UK is now able to offer in the UK a range of input/output modules using the CAN-bus Brochure Available
News from Sensor-Technik UK ( 3 April 2001)
See how downtime monitoring can save you money
Many companies can get big benefits and savings from implementing a machine utilisation and downtime monitoring system, and a free download will show you how
News from Tascomp ( 3 April 2001)
Major new name in lead acid batteries
With effect from 1st April 2001, lead acid battery manufacturers CMP Batteries Standby division and GNB Technologies have joined forces to be known as Exide Technologies Network Power.
News from Exide Technologies ( 3 April 2001)
Programmable encoder combines to different buses
CTL Components has introduced a new multiturn encoder which allows a single encoder body to be combined with a wide variety of different fieldbus systems according to requirements
News from CTL Components ( 2 April 2001)
Mobile pneumatics exhibition hits the road in UK
Festo is hitting the road with a fully equipped mobile exhibition comprising a comprehensive display of pneumatics solutions for the food and packaging industry Brochure Available
News from Festo ( 2 April 2001)
Thermal imaging surveys go in-house at Eurotunnel
User Application Article Eurotunnel has chosen the FLIR ThermaCAM PM575 for the regular inspection of power supply and mechanical/electrical systems from the 225,000V main substation in France down to 110V dc systems Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 2 April 2001)
Multi-axis handling system for plastic strap maker
User Application Article Hepco Winkel's ability to provide all the elements of a highly cost-effective, heavy-duty handling system which is both fully-assembled and ready-to-use was the reason why Signode chose Hepco. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion ( 2 April 2001)
Contact springs for sensitive applications
To provide electrical continuity on printed circuit parts, where tolerance build up, vibration and thermal expansion need to be overcome, Huco has a range of gold plated bellows contact springs Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork ( 2 April 2001)
Load sensing valve aimed at mobile hydraulics
A more efficient and responsive load-sensing valve is now available from Kawasaki Precision Machinery incorporating an integrated compensator that offers superior feel and control and performance
News from Kawasaki Precision Machinery UK ( 2 April 2001)
Sayama DC motor gearheads available in UK
The extensive range of DC motor gearheads made by Japanese motor manufacturer Sayama, ideal for CCTV pan and tilt mechanisms, is now available in the UK from Trident Engineering.
News from Trident Engineering ( 2 April 2001)
It's a VMEbus PC with everything on-board
Xycom Automation's new XVME-660 PC processor card is a 6U, two-slot design for a PC based around an Intel socket 370 CPU in either Celeron or Pentium III forms and a PCI-to-VMEbus interface
News from Xycom Automation ( 2 April 2001)
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