News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 27 May
to Saturday 2 June 2001
Single phase 220V inverter meets European needs
AC Technology, the largest manufacturer of small AC inverter drives in the USA, has designed a drive specifically for the European market, the SCL. Brochure Available
News from Lenze-ACTech ( 1 June 2001)
Internet-based remote DC system controller
Advance-Galatrek has developed a new PowerPak DC rectifier system controller, capable of remote management when partnered by the Company's latest range of DC standby power systems.
News from Advance Electronics ( 1 June 2001)
Control valve suppliers can be optimistic - study
Control valve suppliers are racing to become stronger in the services business as prices and profitability for hardware continued to plummet, acording to a new study
News from ARC Advisory Group ( 1 June 2001)
AIM systems to implement visualisation technology
Cimmetry Systems and AIM systems, developer of the German market leading CompassPDM system, has announced that AIM systems will implement Cimmetry's OEM technology within its Compass2000 line
News from Cimmetry Systems ( 1 June 2001)
Major upgrade to control/instrumentation software
Labtech and Data Translation have announced the release of Labtech Version 12.1, a significant upgrade that now supports Data Translation's DT-Open Layers 32-bit WDM drivers.
News from Data Translation ( 1 June 2001)
Football promotion for pipe sealing cord
Henkel Loctite Adhesives draws on the national obsession with England's World Cup qualifying matches to encourage plumbers to try its latest product - Loctite 55, a new pipe sealing cord.
News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives ( 1 June 2001)
Actuators, linear drives and more in CAD catalogue
A new 2D/3D CAD catalogue encompasses virtually the complete Hoerbiger-Origa range and includes actuators, linear drives and guides, valves, cylinders, air preparation, piezo technology and more Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa ( 1 June 2001)
Compact worm-screw gear motors in new catalogue
The new Mini Motor catalogue features the new ultra compact worm-screw gear motors in the BC 2000 series, as well as asynchronous single- or three-phase motors, reduction units and inverters
News from Mini Motor ( 1 June 2001)
MACH 2002 exhibition already 95% subscribed
MACH 2002 - The International Exhibition of Machine Tools, Tooling and Manufacturing Technology - is already 95% subscribed, with 294 confirmed exhibitors
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association ( 1 June 2001)
Metalworking 2002 builds towards a major event
Exhibitor space sales for Metalworking 2002 are rising steadily as companies return contracts for their stands, and to date, there are 46 exhibitors who have reserved stands
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association ( 1 June 2001)
Spectrum Metrology to handle Nikon metrology range
Nikon UK has signed an agency agreement with Midlands-based Spectrum Metrology to strengthen Nikon's representation in the Midlands as part of the company's national growth strategy Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK ( 1 June 2001)
Switches give minimal panel sizes for lift control
Developed in partnership with Lift Control Panel manufacturer Lester Controls, the compact external dimensions of Otehall's new pushbutton lift switches allow for minimal assembled panel sizes
News from Saia-Burgess Gateshead ( 1 June 2001)
Second term for valve actuator supply agreement
Following the award of a second term for its framework agreement with Thames Water, Rotork will supply electric valve actuators, control systems and associated services at all Thames Water's UK sites
News from Rotork Controls ( 1 June 2001)
Major heat tracing brands brought together
Tyco Thermal Controls has produced a new 12 page, full colour brochure to provide customers with an overview of its extensive range of heat-tracing technologies and products for the process industries
News from Tyco Thermal Controls ( 1 June 2001)
Web based collaboration for product development
MySmartMeeting is a new powerful, Web-based collaboration tool will enable SmarTeam customers and their supply chains to collaborate on product development through a secure, online meeting space
News from Dassault Systemes ( 1 June 2001)
In-line mixer/homogenisers keep sauce consistent
Production at the premises of The Sauce Company located in Scunthorpe is maintained at optimum levels with a number of mixer/homogenisers provided by Advanced Engineering (Middleton)
News from Advanced Engineering (Middleton) (31 May 2001)
Economic protection against weld spatter
Enviro-weld is a non-toxic anti-spatter liquid developed by Assured Solutions which is dispensed with a trigger spray and a light misting of the workpiece is all that is required prior to welding
News from Assured Solutions (31 May 2001)
Precision blanked components cut down machining
A wide range of specialised components can now be precision blanked to close tolerances making them ideal for use in volume production applications such as the automotive industry.
News from Bauer (31 May 2001)
DC voltage operated compressors go on the move
The latest DC voltage operated compressors from Jun-Air are ideal where there is no access to mains power, such as in boats, trains, motor vehicles and planes
News from Gast Group - Jun-Air (31 May 2001)
New commercial director at embedded software firm
NRTA has appointed Adrian Knowles as Commercial Director, with responsibility for all sales and marketing at NRTA's two operating divisions, Realogy and LiveDevices
News from LiveDevices (31 May 2001)
Industrial modems come preconfigured for PLCs
Mitsubishi Electric has just released three industrial modems, one for the AnS PLC, another DIN-rail mounted for use with other manufacturer's products, and the third is a desktop version. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (31 May 2001)
On-line gauges cut costs at extruded films factory
User Application Article Smith and Nephew has cut costs dramatically by installing two NDC Infrared Engineering on-line gauges to provide closed-loop control of the film extrusion line at its extruded films factory near Hull
News from NDC Infrared Engineering (31 May 2001)
Cranes designed for hazardous environments
Cranes designed for safe operation in the chemical industry, or wherever the lifting or transportation of loads in hazardous atmospheres are envisaged, can be supplied by J D Neuhaus Ltd.
News from Neuhaus (31 May 2001)
Shear beams keep Flying Scotsman on the level
User Application Article Equipment supplied by weighing specialist Procon Engineering is playing a vital role in ensuring the safe operation of the recently restored, world renowned, 160 ton steam legend, the Flying Scotsman
News from Procon Engineering (31 May 2001)
Simulation and modelling for Mathcad at low cost
Adept Scientific has released VisSim for Mathcad - a special version of the leading dynamic simulation and modelling software, designed to integrate with Mathcad 2000 and 2001 Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (30 May 2001)
Compact sized brushless synchronous motors
Mini Motor has recently introduced small brushless synchronous motors - its BS series - which includes BS 45/35, BS 45/70 and BS 55/50 and the relative drive Mini Drive 300.
News from Mini Motor (30 May 2001)
Vertical Turn/Mill Centres for cylindrical parts
Pennine Machine Tools is launching a range of new Vertical Turn/Mill Centres designed for the cylindrical component machine market, aerospace and general.
News from Pennine Automation (30 May 2001)
Joystick controller puts ship controls in armrests
User Application Article Penny and Giles Controls has supplied their new JC400 joystick controller to Latitude 52, a company specialising in the design of skippers chairs for large ocean-going ships. Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (30 May 2001)
UK's second Profibus Competence Centre announced
Following a visit from Profibus expert Manfred Popp on 2 May 2001, University of Wales College Newport was confirmed as Wales' first and the UK's second Profibus Competence Centre (PCC).
News from Profibus Group (30 May 2001)
Consultancy expects diesel to match gasoline sales
Consumer demands for better fuel economy coupled with pressure to reduce CO2 emissions is likely to result in diesel sales accounting for half of all passenger cars sold in Europe, says a report
News from Ricardo (30 May 2001)
Busbar terminator eliminates need for pigtails
Tyco Electronics has introduced an innovative busbar termination plate, which provides a neat, low cost EMC solution for the termination of multiple screened cables at a single grounding point. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics - Wire, Harness and Protection (30 May 2001)
Pump company reorganises and moves headquarters
ABS Pumps has moved its UK Headquarters following a major worldwide reorganisation into Business Divisions in Water and Wastewater, General Industry, Pulp and Paper, Building Services and Service
News from ABS Wastewater Technology (29 May 2001)
Electrical usage cut by 32% at coating plant
User Application Article By replacing a complex mechanical damping system with a Siemens Masterdrive, BSL Engineering has enabled Lafarge Aggregates to reduce electrical energy usage by 32%
News from BSL Engineering (29 May 2001)
Visualisation/markup system supports Unigraphics
Cimmetry Systems has announced that its AutoVue SolidModel product can now visualize and markup the 3D parts and assemblies created by the Unigraphics package (including V13, 14, 15, 16 and 17).
News from Cimmetry Systems (29 May 2001)
Sophisticated image processing drives Volvo robots
User Application Article At the Volvo Koping factory, seven robots assemble 17 components in 30 seconds, thanks to digital cameras and sophisticated, patent-applied image processing technology Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (29 May 2001)
Speech message clears buildings in event of fire
The Menvier-JSB division of Cooper Lighting and Security has unveiled a new voice-enhanced sounder that enables buildings to be evacuated as quickly as possible in the event of fire.
News from Cooper Lighting and Safety (29 May 2001)
Big contract from Nokia for base station hardware
CTL Components has been awarded a multimillion pound contract by telecommunications giant Nokia for the manufacture and supply of aluminium enclosure components for use on mobile base stations
News from CTL Components (29 May 2001)
Free CD-based guide to high-speed machining
Delcam's new free CD-based guide to high-speed machining contains details of the newer strategies now recommended for high-speed machining, together with guidance on selecting the most appropriate Brochure Available
News from Delcam (29 May 2001)
Lobe knobs now in wider range of finishes
Lobe Knobs used for clamping or shaft turning are a ubiquitous sight on instruments and equipment in many applications - now Elesa-Clayton are able to offer these items in six colour options Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (29 May 2001)
New power factor correction components catalogue
Epcos has released a new catalogue of its state-of-the-art components for power factor correction (PFC), which avoid the destructive effects of unwanted voltage fluctuations on equipment
News from Epcos (29 May 2001)
Fourth Shift Corporation acquired by AremisSoft
AremisSoft Corporation has announced the acquisition of Fourth Shift Corporation, as it positions itself for additional growth from next generation e-business systems.
News from SoftBrands Manufacturing (29 May 2001)
Technology advancing flow sensors market growth
New applications for specific flow sensors have seen the market rise from $867.6 million in 1997 to $890.3 million in 2000, and the rise would have been higher but for price declines, says a study
News from Frost and Sullivan (29 May 2001)
Europe to continue to lead in automated handling
Europe looks set to continue to lead the way with technological developments in the field of automated handling as manufacturers begin to focus more of their attention on research and development.
News from Frost and Sullivan (29 May 2001)
Incremental length gauges offer reference mark
The new Heidenhain-Specto length gauges have measuring ranges of 12 and 30 mm (0.47 and 1.2 in.) and, in the current version, provide a reference mark Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (29 May 2001)
Touch trigger probes halve seal production setup
User Application Article Set up times have been cut by half, tool setting optimised and quality audit data gathered following the installation of Heidenhain touch trigger probes and tool setting probes at Cross Manufacturing Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (29 May 2001)
Optical linksincrease voice/data transfer speeds
High-performance ParaLink Parallel Optical Links create data links in high end telecommunications and high end data communications equipment requiring high density and high throughput
News from Molex UK (29 May 2001)
More consistency from automatic hardness testers
Mitutoyo's new range of In2ViewHT automatic hardness testers is designed to perform consistently and eliminate the risk of detection errors being introduced between different shift operators Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) (29 May 2001)
PRM marine gearbox range on show in Southampton
Four models from Newage Transmissions well-known PRM marine gearbox range will form the centrepiece of the company's presentation at the Seawork Marine Equipment Show in Southampton, 19-21 June 2001
News from Newage Transmissions (29 May 2001)
Rapid response to pump breakdowns guaranteed
Rietschle is introducing a breakdown service which will guarantee a site visit by a service engineer, at any hour of the day, anywhere in the UK, and within three hours of a reported pump breakdown
News from Rietschle Thomas (29 May 2001)
Wider potential for 19-inch subrack system
The enclosure specialist Schroff has extended its range of guide rails for use with the established europacPRO 19-inch subrack, including an option for 4.4-inch board height
News from Schroff UK (29 May 2001)
CCD matrix cameras measure tooling automatically
Walter GB of Redditch has announced a new concept in low-cost, simple-to-operate, non-contact measurement with the Heli Toolcheck, which uses a pair of CCD matrix cameras to measure tooling
News from Walter GB (29 May 2001)
Standard parts now available as 3D models
With Wixroyd's new CD-Rom, 3D models of many standard engineering parts, such as washers, nuts, studs, as well as more complex clamping and workholding arrangements, can be downloaded for CAD
News from Wixroyd International (29 May 2001)
Brake motors give more scope for designers
ABB has launched a new series of brake motors in its premium M3000 range, with increased braking torque, reduced maintenance requirement and lower noise levels.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (28 May 2001)
General-purpose lubricant goes into Europe
Ambersil has announced the launch of its popular '40+' general-purpose lubricant in a new multi language presentation can which now carries eight European languages
News from Ambersil (28 May 2001)
The most affordable wafer ID system available
Cognex has introduced a compact machine vision sensor which integrates with a range of fab equipment including wafer handlers, sorters, probers, tools, laser markers, and ion implantation systems Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (28 May 2001)
Lightweight enclosures combat transport hazards
Mektron Systems has introduced a range of transportable electronic enclosures and transit cases which have been designed specifically to protect valuable equipment from transport hazards
News from Elma-Mektron (28 May 2001)
DIN rail stepper drive indexers feature CANbus
The new, powerful H and L series DIN rail stepper drive indexers have an integral CANbus interface with over 50 protocols, in particular the European standard DS301 and DS402 CANopen
News from Micromech (28 May 2001)
New bearings give up to 34% extra load capacity
NSK's new Extra Capacity Sealed-Clean Roll Neck Bearings deliver up to 34% extra load capacity, higher reliability, longer life under severe lubrication conditions and easier handling. Brochure Available
News from NSK UK (28 May 2001)
Access paperless recorders through web browsers
Yokogawa has introduced a network enhanced version of its Daqstation DX100/DX200 family of paperless recorders, allowing the instruments to be accessed and controlled remotely via web browsers
News from Yokogawa UK (28 May 2001)
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