News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 1 July
to Saturday 7 July 2001
Impressive warranty on flat panel monitors
AJM Automation has a new range of cost effective Industrial Flat Panel monitors which come with a 2 year warranty as standard on the monitor, and if fitted, a 5 year warranty on the touch screen
News from AJM Automation ( 6 July 2001)
New Business Development Manager for design team
AME Productdevelopmentsolutions is now preparing for future growth by employing a new Business Development Manager for the Designsolutions team, Andy Barnett
News from AME prototypes ( 6 July 2001)
Category 6 cabling system independently verified
The AMP Netconnect Category 6 cabling system exceeds all proposed performance and bandwidth requirements for Category 6/Class E components and systems in existing and proposed high-speed networking ap
News from AMP Netconnect ( 6 July 2001)
Connect Pro/Engineer and SmarTeam's PDM products
Design Rule has announced the general availability in the UK of Smart-Engineer, an integration product connecting PTC's Pro/Engineer and SmarTeam's PDM products.
News from Design Rule ( 6 July 2001)
Innovative lathe transfer system announced
Patented with innovative configurations and application solutions, the first mobile headstock transfer is about to be launched on the market in multiple configurations
News from Giuliani Division, Igmi SpA ( 6 July 2001)
Valves prevent chemicals entering water supply
User Application Article Ralken Colours has installed two Honeywell back-flow prevention valves to prevent chemicals entering the public water supply during a wash-down process, so safeguarding water supplies
News from Honeywell Control Systems ( 6 July 2001)
VHF radios support powerboat speed record attempts
User Application Article Icom (UK) has recently supplied VHF radio communication equipment to Sunseeker XS Racing in the support of their successful world endurance powerboat speed attempts in Dubai.
News from Icom (UK) ( 6 July 2001)
The ultimate in stepping motor performance claim
The IDC Impulse Microstepping Drive features five new advanced motor control functions to obtain what the company calls the ultimate in stepping motor performance.
News from Industrial Devices Corporation ( 6 July 2001)
Tiny connector gives advantages in robotics
At 1/15th the size of traditional heavy-duty rectangular I/O robotic connectors, the CRC compact shielded I/O connector system represents a new form factor for applications such as smaller robots
News from Molex UK ( 6 July 2001)
Environment to play a greater role in heating
Research commissioned by boiler manufacturer, Potterton Commercial, has revealed what changes the industry expects to see over the next three years
News from Potterton Commercial ( 6 July 2001)
Portable quality and data analysis of barcodes
RJS is introducing the CP5000 Series portable bar code verifier, which provides quality and data analysis of PostNet and PLANET bar code parameters per USPS specifications
News from RJS Systems International ( 6 July 2001)
Ultrasonic Sensor models for sanitary applications
Scientific Technologies Automation Products Group, introduces two new maintenance free, self-contained Ultrasonic Sensor models for sanitary applications.
News from Automation Products Group ( 6 July 2001)
AC/DC switching regulators cover 4.5V to 30V
Schroff has expanded its range of maxpower 19-inch compatible AC/DC switching regulators to provide seamless coverage of the full voltage range between 4.5V and 30V
News from Schroff UK ( 6 July 2001)
Safety Light Curtains meet auto industry demands
The MegaSafe MG4600 Series Safety Light Curtains are designed to meet the stringent safeguarding requirements for automotive applications, including those of Ford and DaimlerChrysler
News from Omron Scientific Technologies ( 6 July 2001)
Image-based methods to improve burner control?
Sira has drawn together a team to develop a compact sensor using intelligent image-based methods to improve burner control, which could lead to significant savings in energy consumption.
News from Sira ( 6 July 2001)
Averaging flowmeter sensor handles smaller pipes
Solartron Mobrey's popular KB Series averaging flowmeter sensor is now available in a new version for small pipes from 12-50mm diameter, along with an optional integral three valve manifold
News from Mobrey Measurement ( 6 July 2001)
World's largest battery manufacturing group formed
With effect from the end of June 2001, two of the largest lead acid battery manufacturers have joined forces to be known as Exide Technologies Network Power.
News from Exide Technologies ( 6 July 2001)
Separation system takes grease out of sewers
EcoGrease, designed according to the newly adopted European Standard pr-EN1825, separates liquid, coagulating animal and vegetable fat and grease from water prior to discharge in sewers
News from ecoTECHNIC ( 5 July 2001)
SMC pneumatics join major distributor's lineup
The largest pneumatics manufacturer in the world, SMC, has signed a distribution agreement with Farnell, the distributor of electronic, electrical and industrial components
News from Farnell ( 5 July 2001)
Pressure transmitter suitable for difficult media
A new addition to the Huba Control 691 range of transmitters is available with a PVDF front end, so the only materials which come into contact with the media are PVDF and ceramic Brochure Available
News from Huba Control UK ( 5 July 2001)
VHF transceivers support rowing expedition
User Application Article Icom (UK) is supporting a project led by two British Marines Commandos to row across the North Pacific from West to East in a rowing boat without external support, by donating transceivers
News from Icom (UK) ( 5 July 2001)
Windows applications linked to fieldbus variables
Proces-Data has now released Vigo 5.0, which enables standard and specific Windows applications to be linked to fieldbus variables using OLE technology.
News from Proces-Data (UK) ( 5 July 2001)
Visual Vigo puts operator control on a PC
Version 5.0 of the Vigo Fieldbus Management software features Visual Vigo, a Windows based application program (Scada functionality), used to visually present and provide operator control
News from Proces-Data (UK) ( 5 July 2001)
Better sealing properties with Aflas elastomers
Precision Polymer Engineering announces new Aflas grade elastomers for flexible diaphragms and seals used in pumps and valves, which offer outstanding resistance to chemical and steam
News from Precision Polymer Engineering ( 5 July 2001)
Web site covers the big autumnal shows
During the quiet period leading up to the spate of Autumn Exhibitions, the Instrumentation Signpost has continued its custom of including a page on the big autumnal shows.
News from Read-Out Publications ( 5 July 2001)
German motion control drives company acquired
The Bonfiglioli Group, a leading producer of mechanical power transmissions, has announced the acquisition of Vectron Elektronik, a German company specialising in motion control drives Brochure Available
News from Bonfiglioli UK Industrial Solutions ( 5 July 2001)
Higher efficiency and output from sewage pumps
New models in the AFP pump range, suitable for pumping of heavily polluted sewage in commercial, industrial and municipal applications, feature improved efficiencies and output
News from ABS Wastewater Technology ( 4 July 2001)
Italian company offers cylinder alternative in UK
Amoteck, which has already built a strong reputation at home in Italy, is now offering a large range of pneumatic cylinders of all sizes and dimensions to the UK market.
News from Amoteck ( 4 July 2001)
Analysis tool for analysing RS-232c comms signals
Amplicon Liveline is announcing the latest analysis tool for analysing RS-232c communication signals, the COM-Watch Server, a stand alone web-based serial analyser.
News from Amplicon ( 4 July 2001)
Neptco goes for high speed web inspection
User Application Article Tapes and composites manufacturer Neptco has integrated Cognex's SmartView ICN web inspection system at its manufacturing facility in Lenoir, North Carolina Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK ( 4 July 2001)
Automatically detect and measure fibre scratches
Cognex has introduced FiberInspect, a machine vision system specifically designed to automatically detect and measure scratches, cracks and spots on fibres that form during the polishing process. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK ( 4 July 2001)
Innovative monitoring for glass production furnace
User Application Article An innovative monitoring system for the electrodes in glass production furnaces has been developed by F.I.C (UK), based on Eurotherm's versatile Visual Supervisor control system
News from Eurotherm ( 4 July 2001)
Low cost, high capacity fan joins lineup
The AC 5E, available in the UK from Fan Technology, is a high capacity fan from B-Sonic Technology, capable of 200CFM and built in a 170x150x55mm frame size
News from Fan Technology ( 4 July 2001)
Latest materials testing equipment at K2001
Ametek Lloyd Instruments will be demonstrating the very latest Lloyd Instruments and Chatillon materials testing equipment and materials analysis software to the plastics and rubber industry at K2001.
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 4 July 2001)
AS-i slave modules meet latest AS-i 2.1 spec
The new Classic Line AS-i slave modules feature full compatibility with the latest AS-i 2.1 specification, enhanced diagnostics, infra-red addressing, and an IP67 protection rating Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic ( 4 July 2001)
Free event on Information and Content Management
Key technologies at Info@ 2001, The Enterprise Information and Content Management Forum, will include e-Process, XML, Content Management and Knowledge Engineering
News from iTx Marketing Services ( 4 July 2001)
Multi-channel filter card with gain for VME/VXI
Kemo has developed a multi-channel filter card with gain which is physically compatible with data-acquisition and instrumentation systems based on the 6U VME and B-size VXI industry standards.
News from Kemo ( 4 July 2001)
New wire feed unit recalls welding condition
The new Murex Transmatic 4x4ESP Electronic-Synergic-Programmable (and Pulse) wire feed unit is designed for MIG, MAG and flux cored wire welding operations. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products ( 4 July 2001)
Genuine seal of approval for CAM software
User Application Article When System Technologies manufactured a batch of satellite tags for attachment to grey seals, the use of EdgeCAM enabled the company to develop the most appropriate machining programs
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems ( 4 July 2001)
Print tracking software recognized in print
Sepialine's Argos Professional print tracking software was recognized this month by Architectural Record, which said Argos brings a benefit to any office that uses Windows and paper
News from Sepialine ( 4 July 2001)
Encoder disks produced at highest accuracy ever
Encoder disks can now be manufactured to unprecedented levels of accuracy, at the same cost or less, as traditionally available parts, according to Tecan Components
News from Tecan ( 4 July 2001)
A new concept in fixed head turning
A new concept in fixed head turning for components up to 36 mm diameter, the up to 10-axis Traub TNK 36 can provide an ideal 'sister' machine to the Traub TNL sliding head range
News from StarragHeckert UK ( 4 July 2001)
Compact and very rigid vertical machining centre
Available through Traub Heckert UK, the Hermle C500 is a vertical machining centre ideal for hard metal and dry machining of small prismatic non-ferrous and steel components
News from StarragHeckert UK ( 4 July 2001)
Hydraulic workholding components added to range
WDS has complemented its universal series of mechanical clamping equipment with the introduction of hydraulic workholding components and systems from the worlds largest manufacturer, Enerpac Brochure Available
News from WDS ( 4 July 2001)
Two-speed clutches are key to advanced lathe
ZF two-speed clutches are being used on what is claimed to be the world's most technically advanced combination lathe, the new Combi K from Colchester, part of 600 Group Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain ( 4 July 2001)
Automatic belt cleaner for any belt width
The Dirt Whacker belt cleaner from Ace Arc provides automatic operation, with permanent self-compensating adjustment against wear, for any belt width
News from Ace Arc ( 3 July 2001)
Stop that (vibratory feed system) noise!
Technical Background Article A vibratory feed system can be the source of noise that distracts and disrupts employee concentration and generally has a negative effect on the work environment; here are some solutions...
News from Action Feed Systems ( 3 July 2001)
Guarding components added to machine-build range
Bett Sistemi has developed the PSMS system for Standard Modular Safety Protection, as part of the Robomec modular system of standard components for industrial automation
News from Bett Sistemi ( 3 July 2001)
Polyamide cable clamps handle loads up to 600A
A new range of black polyamide cable clamps from M Buttkereit are designed for 3 or 4 cables in the 10 - 32mm diameter size which can be mounted in flat runs on either horizontal or vertical planes
News from Buttkereit ( 3 July 2001)
Big Chinese power station valve contract awarded
FCx Thompson Valves and Newman Hattersley have been awarded multi-million pound orders for reactors 1 and 2 of the Qinshan nuclear power station in China
News from Thompson Valves ( 3 July 2001)
South African CAM software reseller's good start
Stardex Trading cc of Cape Town, South Africa joined the Jetcam reseller network in Autumn 2000, and within a few months Stardex sold Jetcam systems to a number of South African companies
News from Jetcam International ( 3 July 2001)
Worldwide voltages and approvals for compressors
Jun-Air (UK)'s OF300 series compressors are suitable for OEM and replacement applications covering uses as diverse as garage forecourt tyre inflation to sophisticated cash dispensers
News from Gast Group - Jun-Air ( 3 July 2001)
Better illumination for factory workbenches
A light fitting introduced into the Item range of machine building equipment has been designed to provide a high level of flicker-free illumination for factory workbenches Brochure Available
News from Machine Building Systems ( 3 July 2001)
Metering and blending systems for aggressive media
Tecstream OMG's packages for the mass metering and blending of liquid components can handle a very wide range of fluids, including aggressive media, slurries and even suspended solids
News from Tecstream OMG ( 3 July 2001)
Enclosure air conditioning catalogue out
Pfannenberg has published a new 100 page catalogue giving technical details of its standard range of air conditioners and heat exchangers for cooling all types of electrical and electronic enclosures
News from Pfannenberg (UK) ( 3 July 2001)
Custom-built plugtop/desktop linear power supplies
Powerline has set up a new division to offer low-cost plugtop and desktop linear power supplies to customers' specifications - complementing the company's extensive range of switch-mode products
News from Powerline ( 3 July 2001)
Lifetime management solution for control valves
Severn Glocon and Severn Unival have developed an independent single source capability to meet the lifetime demands of process control valves - their own or those from other manufacturers
News from Severn Glocon ( 3 July 2001)
Array of outputs for position transducers
Users can now connect SpaceAge Control's line of position transducers directly into their data acquisition and control systems with an array of electrical output choices now available.
News from SpaceAge Control ( 3 July 2001)
CAN Bus interface: the standard outdoor controller
Technical Background Article Controllers with CAN-Bus interfaces have proven themselves in outdoor applications such as controlling hydraulics on farm vehicles, and are now finding uses in the wider mobile machinery market Brochure Available
News from Sensor-Technik UK ( 3 July 2001)
Intelligent fire system modules now on DIN rail
New from System Sensor Europe is a DIN rail mounting kit which enables any of its analogue addressable modules to be mounted directly on an industry standard DIN rail in an enclosure
News from System Sensor Europe ( 3 July 2001)
Flow meters for high viscosity and corrosive fluid
The high performance positive displacement flow meters available from Tuthill Transfer Systems include models substantial enough for use with high viscosity and corrosive media
News from Tuthill Transfer Systems ( 3 July 2001)
Mechanical shaft seals offer design versatility
The ISC (innovative standard cartridge) series of mechanical shaft seals available from Flowserve are designed for general purpose applications on ANSI and DIN process pumps.
News from Flowserve ( 3 July 2001)
Power behind the dryers at Blackpool's Valhalla
User Application Article Blackpool Pleasure Beach's new £15 million Valhalla, the world's biggest dark water ride, has an an innovative drying system powered by a drive and four motors from ABB.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 2 July 2001)
New European distribution facility for nozzle firm
Bete, the UK arm of the US nozzle giant, Bete Fog Nozzle, has added a new distribution facility in Lewes, East Sussex to meet the company's short-term goal of reducing lead times in the UK
News from Bete ( 2 July 2001)
Low cost approach to industrial weighing
Bizerba has launched an economical stainless steel weighing terminal, designed for maximum versatility in a wide range of applications from incoming goods through to dispatch
News from Bizerba UK ( 2 July 2001)
8 axis controller with high speed comms built-in
The new Parker 6K controller, from motion specialist BSL Engineering, combines the power to control and co-ordinate up to 8 axis of servos or steppers with the flexibility of Ethernet communications
News from BSL Engineering ( 2 July 2001)
Magnetic separation equipment suppliers merge
Eriez Magnetics Europe has acquired the "Boxmag-Rapid" brand from Boxmag-Rapid, together with the assets of Boxmag-Rapid relating to vibration, separation, industrial and mineral extraction magnets Brochure Available
News from Eriez Magnetics Europe ( 2 July 2001)
Bright metal finishing for rapid manufacture
User Application Article When the Keyworth Institute at the University of Leeds wanted to sell their new Rapid Prototyping metal products to industry, they concluded that an improvement in surface finish was needed, something Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 2 July 2001)
Top level of screening from low profile backshells
Cobra Head is the name of a new range of low profile backshells from KEC that can provide screening, sealing and strain relief for all sizes of standard circular connectors.
News from KEC ( 2 July 2001)
Pump has maximum tube diameter of only 42mm
The Finish Thompson TBP series pump from Michael Smith Engineers was developed to handle aggressive inorganic chemicals such as bleach, nitric acids, hydrochloric acids and sulphuric acids
News from Michael Smith Engineers ( 2 July 2001)
Next generation of compact level transmitters
Nivelco level control and measurement products now include capacitance, vibrating rod/fork, and float-operated level switches, plus hydrostatic bore-hole and tank level measurement systems.
News from Nivelco Process Control ( 2 July 2001)
EMC surveys completed for Transport for London
User Application Article As part of the introduction of Smart Cards into the gating system of the London Underground, RFI has conducted a series of EMC surveys on the electromagnetic environment.
News from Radio Frequency Investigation ( 2 July 2001)
Environmentally friendly power protection
Advance-Galatrek has just unveiled its brand new range of PowerElite MultiTec Uninterruptible Power Systems, designed to deliver sinewave power protection up to 10kVA
News from Riello UPS ( 2 July 2001)
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