News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 22 April
to Saturday 28 April 2001
Energy appraisal makes massive saving for factory
User Application Article An ABB energy appraisal has saved a cooker factory £17,000 on its annual energy bill by showing that the speed of a fan could be reduced by 20%, resulting in a 56 percent reduction in power
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (27 April 2001)
Economic metal removal on small-diameter parts
Dieterle's LWPH range of indexable radial turning inserts, available in the UK from Advanced Carbide Tooling, provides rapid metal removal economically on small-diameter components
News from Advanced Carbide Tooling (27 April 2001)
How can I save on my next part feeding system?
Technical Background Article If you're an end user or an automated machine builder you really need to know... how can I save on my next part feeding system? Dave Jackson of Action Feed Systems has the answers
News from Action Feed Systems (27 April 2001)
New SLA 250/50 stereolithography machine in use
Prototypesolutions, a division of Sheffield based AME Productdevelopmentsolutions, has just taken delivery of a new SLA 250/50 stereolithography machine
News from AME prototypes (27 April 2001)
Cable management accessories for 19-inch racks
A new range of cable management accessories for use with EIA standard 19-inch equipment racks is designed to aid the organisation of distribution cables and patch cords in telecommunications rooms
News from AMP Netconnect (27 April 2001)
Data Loggers help set up ovens at food producer
User Application Article Convenience food manufacturer Hazlewood Foods is using Temperature Data Loggers with thermal barriers to enable ovens to be set up correctly and accurately, and for the oven profile to be checked
News from dataTaker (27 April 2001)
Fast speed from new non contact bar code readers
The Gryphon family of non contact scanners, in tethered and RF versions, are amongst several new products being unveiled by Datalogic at the Retail Solutions Show 2001 Brochure Available
News from Datalogic Scanning (27 April 2001)
Leak proof seals for pipework up to 20bar
FBO's range of compression joints provides a leak proof seal for galvanised pipe work with working pressures of up to 20 bar, and the ease of assembly allows the joints to be fitted in minutes
News from Economatics Industrial (27 April 2001)
Telematics: the race to connect with the consumer
Latest research from international marketing consulting company Frost and Sullivan has valued the European telematics market for systems and services at 1.03 billion Euros in 2000
News from Frost and Sullivan (27 April 2001)
Iranian Oil company uses simulation tools
User Application Article Hyprotech Europe and the National Iranian Oil Corporation (NIOC) has announced a 20-year licensing agreement for the Hysys suite of simulation software products.
News from Aspen Technology (27 April 2001)
Safely monitor voltages up to 1200V peak-to-peak
Dataforth Corporation has announced the introduction of SCMVAS, an analogue signal conditioning system, which is designed to safely monitor voltage potentials up to 1200V peak-to-peak
News from Impulse (27 April 2001)
Compact new brushless servo motor drive
Infranor's new servo drive for brushless servo motors with resolver feedback has both digital speed and current loops, together with Auto phasing and Autotuning
News from Infranor (27 April 2001)
Engineering vacancies now across partner web sites
Every vacancy advertised with justengineers is now displayed across a range of partner Web sites, and justengineers.net is now fully integrated with the leading recruitment ASP Web Salvo
News from Justengineers.net (27 April 2001)
Sensors company completes restructuring
Labfacility is moving its Export Department from the London HQ to its Bognor Regis division in Sussex, the final stage of a major restructuring involving all three divisions of the company
News from Labfacility (27 April 2001)
New website covers thermocouple connectors
Labfacility has announced a new, additional website which details a wide range of thermocouple and PRT connectors and accessories to meet the needs of industrial and laboratory applications
News from Labfacility (27 April 2001)
Larger 250W design from precision motor specialist
The new 250 Watt RE 75 - the biggest in the maxon motor RE series - has been developed for industrial use including machine tools and production machinery Brochure Available
News from Maxon Motor UK (27 April 2001)
Low inertia motor modified for military use
User Application Article PML FlightLink recently secured two large contracts to supply motors for use in high-precision military equipment, to motorise a one man gun turret and provide movement through 360deg
News from PML FlightLinK (27 April 2001)
More tank-gauging systems for the Royal Navy
User Application Article PSM Instrumentation has received orders from the Royal Navy for two more tank-gauging systems, which means that more than half of the Type 42 frigate fleet will be using the company's instrumentation
News from PSM Instrumentation (27 April 2001)
HMS Nottingham gets fuel oil tank monitoring
User Application Article HMS Nottingham, a Type 42 Royal Navy frigate back in service following a one-year refit at Devonport, has the first complete installation of PSM's shipboard monitoring system.
News from PSM Instrumentation (27 April 2001)
Seamless access to plant data and documentation
Rebis has announced the launch of Autoplant Navigator, which provides seamless access to plant data and documentation through an easy-to-use interface and a modern Internet architecture
News from Rebis (27 April 2001)
New, easily understandable data exchange concept
Based upon SmarTeam's open, XML-based iXF format, SmartBriefcase allows customers to package data in a self-extracting, executable file, or "briefcase" to create a virtual workflow
News from Dassault Systemes (27 April 2001)
Add digital I/O applications to any USB PC
Adept Scientific has announced the Switch and Sense 8, a compact, rugged device that allows users to add digital I/O applications to any USB equipped personal computer, quickly and easily Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (26 April 2001)
Sensors and instrumentation in detail on CD-Rom
Amalgamated Instrument Co Pty Ltd has just released a CD-ROM with full details of its ranges of products and services, which is far more than just a computer based catalogue
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co (26 April 2001)
Fully programmable display for transducers
Boiswood is now supplying the fully programmable Model D80 display which allows the user to choose alarm set points, zero and span, the decimal point, and the display update rate
News from Boiswood (26 April 2001)
Label specifically tailored for fibre optic cables
Brady has designed a label specifically tailored to overcome the frustrations of marking delicate fibre optic cables; they adapt easily to the thickness of optic fibres up to 3 mm Brochure Available
News from Brady Lab (26 April 2001)
Web-based translation of complex CAD files
A new web-based service, CADCAM-S.COM, provides manual translation of the most complex CAD files, such as files containing feature-based solids and parametric histories
News from Compunix (26 April 2001)
Cost-effective industrial water chillers
Economatics is now supplying ultracool, a new range of stand-alone, industrial water chillers that are extremely cost-effective and energy efficient compared to traditional cooling techniques
News from Economatics Industrial (26 April 2001)
Mobile trade counters from pneumatics company
Economatics has taken a step back in time to prove that the old ways are sometimes still the best by bringing back local trade counters in the form of sales vans.
News from Economatics Industrial (26 April 2001)
Moderate growth for Process Gas Compressors Market
Frost and Sullivan anticipates moderate but stable growth in the European Process Gas Compressors Market in future years as the market continues to recover
News from Frost and Sullivan (26 April 2001)
Electronically select a sewage pumping system
Mono Pumps has launched the MoPPS, Mono Packaged Pumping Systems CD selection package which enables PC users to electronically select a sewage pumping system suitable for their requirements.
News from Mono Pumps (26 April 2001)
Digital viscosity transmitter for engine company
User Application Article Caterpillar Motoren has approved Solartron Mobrey's ViscoMaster in-line digital viscosity transmitter for heater control and performance monitoring of its heavy fuel oil engines.
News from Mobrey Measurement (26 April 2001)
Digital AC servo drives run off 240V 3-phase mains
Now available exclusively in the UK from SmartDrive, the Samsung CSDJ Series is a range of full digital AC servo drives that can run directly off 240V AC single-phase supplies.
News from SmartDrive (26 April 2001)
Tier 1 automotive supplier selects new CAD system
User Application Article Comau has selected SolidWorks software as a new design tool in its powertrain division; it has installed 50 seats of SolidWorks and will implement at least 70 additional seats before the end of 2002
News from SolidWorks Corporation (26 April 2001)
Cleaner tubing in vehicle air-conditioning systems
User Application Article A specialist manufacturer of air-conditioning systems for commercial vehicles has chosen Novec Engineered Fluids, from 3M, for the cleaning of tubing and pipework prior to welding and shaping.
News from 3M Speciality Materials (26 April 2001)
New gloss finish thermoplastic improves knobs
Elesa-Clayton's 1.622 series knob features a high gloss finish in a shatterproof, heavy-duty ergonomic design and benefits from the low cost of colour change associated with thermoplastic materials Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (25 April 2001)
Worm drive gearboxes for servo-drive applications
Gudel UK has extended its range of high performance worm drive gearboxes for servo-drive applications with the Gudel AE series, available in five model sizes
News from Gudel UK (25 April 2001)
Washer takes on silicone coating challenge
To overcome the problems experienced with handling silicone whilst trying to coat small components, Guyson International have created a special version of their successful Formula 950 Rotary Washer. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (25 April 2001)
Workholding system helps Norgren double throughput
User Application Article When IMI Norgren purchased a new machining centre for the short batch production of complex valve blocks and manifolds, it also selected a tailored Chick workholding system Brochure Available
News from Kitagawa Europe (25 April 2001)
New promotion for Mild Steel Welding Electrodes
"Six of the Best" is the headline of Murex Welding Products' new point- of-sale poster which promotes the company's range of Mild Steel Welding Electrodes. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (25 April 2001)
NI and Siemens in co-operative development move
National Instruments and the Automation and Drives Group of Siemens AG have announced a cooperative effort to develop measurement and automation solutions for measurement and control in manufacturing Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (25 April 2001)
First in a series of Bluetooth partnerships
Radio Frequency Investigation has announced the first in a series of partnerships to develop and enhance its Bluetooth services.
News from Radio Frequency Investigation (25 April 2001)
Full length bar magazine handles stock down to 2mm
Designed for feeding sliding-head and fixed-head automatic lathes, the new Turbo 2-16 from FMB Maschinenbau has been added to the lower end of the company's standard, full length bar magazine range
News from Star Micronics GB (24 April 2001)
New distributor for Tek's TLA 600 logic analysers
Tektronix has extended the scope of its instrument distribution operations by appointing TTi to distribute the 34- and 68-channel versions of the TLA 600 family of logic analysers in the UK
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (24 April 2001)
Hollistair acquired by expanding engineering group
Economatics has acquired the trade of Enfield-based pneumatics distributor James Hollister (Hollistair), the official distributor for Maxam Pneumatics in the Home Counties region
News from Economatics Industrial (24 April 2001)
Single sourcing service for filter elements
With over 30 filter manufacturers in the UK, the purchase of replacement filter parts has become a minefield, and Economatics has introduced a new single sourcing service for filtration equipment
News from Economatics Industrial (24 April 2001)
Plant Information roundtables at conferenece
Experts from leading consulting firms are offering ideas, advice and perspectives on plant information management during the Management Roundtables at the Process and Power 2001 Conference
News from Intergraph Process, Power and Offshore (24 April 2001)
CANbus interface option for stepper drives
Parker Hannifin's Electromechanical Division has launched a CANbus interface option for all its latest-generation intelligent stepper drive products. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation (24 April 2001)
Profibus documents available to download
The Profibus Group has announced the availability of a number of new publications for immediate purchase or for members to download from the Web at www.profibus.com.
News from Profibus Group (24 April 2001)
133 companies awarded UK's top business accolade
Outstanding businesses from the engineering sector are amongst 133 companies celebrating today (21st April 2001) after being awarded the UK's top business accolade - a Queen's Award for Enterprise.
News from Queen's Awards for Enterprise (24 April 2001)
Wide range of reed switch-based proximity sensors
Rhopoint Components has launched a new line of custom reed switch-based proximity sensors, which switch from 10 to 70 watts and are available with a wide range of pull-in and release sensitivities
News from Rhopoint Components (24 April 2001)
Sensor measures nip width in real time
E-nip is an electronic nip impression system for real-time static roll analysis which reveals actual nip width (contact width between rolls) across the entire length of a roll cross directionally
News from Sensor Products (24 April 2001)
How your Office Printer can make you money
With the average monthly printing reimbursable estimated at around $900 per employee, it's surprising that most companies don't tally the dollars that their staff prints away at an alarming rate...
News from Sepialine (24 April 2001)
Accurate flight-test air data now easier to obtain
Accurate flight-test air data measurements are now easy to obtain and more affordable by using a line of durable and flexible air data products from SpaceAge Control
News from SpaceAge Control (24 April 2001)
Desktop enclosures based on successful concept
SRS Products has developed its Netcase concept to meet the increasing demand for small desktop enclosures with a simple stylish appearance, and accepts a limited number of plug-in PCBs
News from SRS Products (24 April 2001)
New tool simplifies embedded system development
Tektronix has partnered with Wind River to produce a development tool enabling cost-effective, embedded design real-time data analysis via an integrated solution Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (24 April 2001)
Rapid product development event set for Manchester
The organisers of the TCT Conference and Exhibition have announced that the event in 2001 will be held at the Manchester International Convention Centre (MICC)/G-Mex Centre, Manchester, UK
News from TCT Conference and Exhibition (24 April 2001)
Coaxial connectors with quick-disconnect coupling
A full line of 7-16 RF coaxial connectors that are now available with a positive locking quick-disconnect coupling for hard-to-reach applications is being introduced by Tru-Connector Corporation
News from Tru Corporation (24 April 2001)
Polymer selected for dental sterilisation box
User Application Article For a sterilisation box with integrated special files retainers - part of the company's Endoflash root canal instrumentation system - KaVo selected a black grade of Victrex PEEK Polymer
News from Victrex (24 April 2001)
First ever UK agent for Kyoei Seiko of Japan
Special purpose solutions to diverse manufacturing requirements are available from Yuasa Warwick Machinery following its appointment as the first ever UK agent for Kyoei Seiko of Japan.
News from Yuasa Warwick Machinery (24 April 2001)
The Low-down on Inside Tooled Feeder Bowls
Technical Background Article What is an inside tooled feeder bowl? Which parts are good candidates for inside tooled feeding? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of part feeding? Dave Jackson explains
News from Action Feed Systems (23 April 2001)
Choice of six ratios for tiny planetary gearboxes
Though they measure a diminutive 10mm in diameter, the new R10 family of planetary gearboxes from Portescap are available, as standard, in a choice of six ratios
News from API Portsecap (23 April 2001)
Pneumatic Euro-cylinders replace hydraulics
User Application Article Plantrusion is using Joucomatic's PES cylinders to replace more expensive hydraulic cylinders on the Gripper Head and Swing Tailstock mechanisms of a 50 tonne stretcher system Brochure Available
News from Asco Numatics (23 April 2001)
Smart drive system at heart of mobile camera
User Application Article Innovative motion control technology incorporated in Camera Tracking Company's latest mobile camera system takes advantage of the 'smart' MintDrive from Baldor Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (23 April 2001)
Timing belt pulleys eliminate keyway machining
Avante timing belt pulleys are available in steel and aluminium versions for metric and T-series belts, and have an integral shaft clamping element which eliminates keyway machining on the shaft Brochure Available
News from Cross + Morse (23 April 2001)
10% increase in airflow from equipment fand
EAO has introduced the new 40mm S, E and B speed high airflow fans from Sanyo Denki, offering a 10% increase in airflow, compared to the standard Sanyo San Ace series Brochure Available
News from EAO (23 April 2001)
Illuminated tactile switches for PCB mounting
EAO has introduced the highly reliable 12.7mm square PCB mount Series 70 range of sub-membrane switches, suitable for full back illumination, using high brightness LEDs Brochure Available
News from EAO (23 April 2001)
Competitive pricing on Grayhill Optical Encoders
EAO, distributors for Grayhill products in the UK, has released the new Optical Encoder brochure, which covers the Series 61, Series 62 and Series 63 ranges and offers competitive pricing Brochure Available
News from EAO (23 April 2001)
Panel switches ideal for industrial applications
The rugged, hardwearing Series 84 switch range, from West Sussex-based EAO, is sealed to IP67 against dust and moisture, making it ideal for uses in industrial applications. Brochure Available
News from EAO (23 April 2001)
Low cost locks for office furniture and more
Emka have broadened their portfolio into the general hardware area of low cost locks for office furniture, cupboards, alarms, lockers, toolboxes etc with the Fort range Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (23 April 2001)
New graphic recorder has Ethernet as standard
Eurotherm has redefined its entry-level data acquisition offering by introducing an advanced new graphic recorder, known as the 5100e Data Management System
News from Eurotherm (23 April 2001)
New cylinders offer zero rotation under torque
Festo has announced a new range of precision cylinders with integrated guides to offer zero rotation under torque loads and minimal deflection under lateral loads. Brochure Available
News from Festo (23 April 2001)
In-house test and development for relay company
Following a move to new premises, relay and timer specialist Finder has built an in-house test and development facility at its site in Stone, Staffordshire.
News from Finder (23 April 2001)
Reed switches ideal for movement/position sensing
GR10L and GR20L bistable reed switches from Gentech International have the unique facility of requiring no power to operate, and are ideal for movement and position sensing
News from Gentech International (23 April 2001)
New website for microelectronics distributor
Leading specialist microelectronics distributor, Glyn, can now offer customers extensive online company and product information, thanks to its new website.
News from Glyn (23 April 2001)
New on-line testing facility opens in Exeter
The world of materials testing is set to change with a new £1 million on-line testing facility launched to help customers world-wide develop products and test materials rapidly
News from Lloyd Instruments (23 April 2001)
Process simulation technologies company acquired
Hyprotech has announced its purchase of the Massbal technology assets from Open Models, a privately owned Canadian company specializing in "open equation" process simulation technologies.
News from Aspen Technology (23 April 2001)
Add fast local processing to AS-i installations
The new AS-i SmartLogic module from sensing and control expert, IFM Electronic, not only operates as an AS-i slave with four inputs and four outputs, but is also programmable Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (23 April 2001)
Light duty degreaser excellent for removing oils
New and improved formulations of Techspray's environmentally safe HFE Cleaner/Degreaser, HFE Flux Remover and HFE Contact Cleaner are available from Intertronics.
News from Intertronics (23 April 2001)
Distributed Drives for easier machine building
The flexibility of Lenze's Distributed Drive Solutions offers the machine builder reduced cabling requirements, faster build times and easier maintenance. Brochure Available
News from Lenze (23 April 2001)
Simple inverter has an integrated RFI filter
The new SMD inverter is designed for simple speed control of 3-phase AC motors operating in the power range 0.25kW to 2.2kW, and has an integrated RFI filter meeting Class A limits Brochure Available
News from Lenze (23 April 2001)
Give your enclosures a whole new look
OKW has introduced new covers for its popular Datec-Terminal enclosures, fitted by four screws or hinged, and offering a totally different look from the existing cases
News from OKW Enclosures (23 April 2001)
New enclosures for small electronics devices
Serpac has launched its new miniature CH-Series enclosures, which are ideal for small electronics devices such as remote controls, personal alarms, exposure detection etc
News from OKW Enclosures (23 April 2001)
World's first all-electronic safety relay system
PNOZelog is a new range of safety relays which covers all safety applications from category 2 up to and including category 4 in accordance with EN 954-1, but on an electronic basis
News from Pilz Automation Technology (23 April 2001)
New UK distributor for structured lighting lasers
Firstsight Vision is pleased to announce it has been appointed the UK distributor for the StockerYale range of Lasiris structured lighting lasers. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (23 April 2001)
New UK distribution for PerkinElmer Xenon strobes
Firstsight Vision is pleased to announce it has reached agreement to distribute the PerkinElmer range of Xenon strobes, including the new X-Strobe light source Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (23 April 2001)
Displacement transducers at Instrumentation show
Sensor specialist RDP Electronics is showing a wide range of its products at Instrumentation North 2001 at the Royal Armouries Exhibition Centre in Leeds on May 2nd-3rd 2001 Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (23 April 2001)
Signal conditioning, power and display for sensors
RDP's modular 600 electronics system combines signal conditioning, power and local display facilities in a Eurocard format for a wide range of transducers. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (23 April 2001)
Wider range of enclosures for the water industry
For applications in the water industry, Sarel offers Spacial 3000 wall-mounting enclosures, Spacial 15800 monobloc floor-standing enclosures, and the versatile Spacial 6000 floor-standing system
News from Sarel (23 April 2001)
Sophisticated equipment cases at nice price
Schroff has launched a new equipment case series particularly suited to instrumentation and control applications and designed to give a high degree of technical sophistication at an economic price
News from Schroff UK (23 April 2001)
US patent granted for SmartMates technology
SolidWorks has announced that the US Patent and Trademark Office has issued a patent to the company for its SmartMates technology (Mate Inferencing Patent Number 6,219,049).
News from SolidWorks Corporation (23 April 2001)
Versatile, compact range of electronic timers
Zelio Time is a compact, accurate and versatile range of electronic timers, which can be supplied with relay or solid-state outputs, and are available in two different types.
News from Schneider Electric (23 April 2001)
Widest range of one-way cam clutches available?
The recent introduction of BB-K and BSEU series units means that Tsubaki now offers one of the widest ranges of one-way cam clutches available for industrial backstopping and overrunning applications Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK (23 April 2001)
Pneumatic Toggle Clamps exert 30kN from 6bar
Pneumatic Cylinder Toggle Clamps, which combine a toggle clamp with a Festo cylinder, can exert pressure from 8000 to 30,000N, depending on model, operating at the standard 6 bar air pressure
News from Wixroyd International (23 April 2001)
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