News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 19 August
to Saturday 25 August 2001
New director appointed at power supply specialist
Advance-Galatrek has just appointed Dean Hammond to the role of Director of International Sales, as the company aims at the increasingly important Middle/Far Eastern and African markets
News from Advance Electronics (24 August 2001)
Modular console system for data centres
The NetView 2000 modular console system provides a scalable solution to the demands of data centre owners for command and control centres that are functional, ergonomic and stylish
News from APW Enclosure Solutions (24 August 2001)
UK CADCAM suppliers aren't listening to customers
Half of CAD/CAM users say that their main supplier of CAD/CAM related products and services does not approach them to assess their satisfaction levels, according to recent research
News from Business Advantage Group (24 August 2001)
Rugged PCs ideal for automation or POS uses
DED has announced the PB6000 and PB7000 power boxes for EPOS systems, which feature all of the capabilities to meet the high-end demands of POS applications or other industrial application systems
News from DED (24 August 2001)
Easy to use, low force universal test machine
Ametek is launching an innovative low force universal test machine and non contact infra-red extensometer equipment for test precision on stand 8030 at Inspex 2001
News from Lloyd Instruments (24 August 2001)
New size added to handheld instrument case range
Hammond Electronics' new 1593D enclosure is suitable for housing a wide variety of hand-held control units, remote readers, data capture devices and many other battery-powered systems
News from Hammond Electronics (24 August 2001)
High torque model added to smart actuator range
Honeywell's HercuLine 11280S high torque Smart Actuator combines the reliable features of HercuLine actuators with the added benefit of a microprocessor-based Enhanced Electronics Unit
News from Honeywell Sensing and Control (24 August 2001)
CD-Rom covers top 50 reliability/maintenance sites
Reliabilityweb.com has announced the Reliabilityweb.com 50 Top Reliability and Maintenance Web Sites interactive CD-Rom, including sites from the USA, Canada, Australia, Germany and the UK
News from Reliabilityweb.com (24 August 2001)
Interference immunity for telemetry applications
The new T7 / R7 transmitter and receiver modules from RF Solutions provide a high interference immunity solution for telemetry and remote control applications
News from RF Solutions (24 August 2001)
Drives are air handling choice at London landmarks
User Application Article Altivar 58e variable speed drives from Telemecanique have been chosen to play a key role in the air-handling equipment which is being installed in two of the tallest buildings in London
News from Schneider Electric (24 August 2001)
Colour sensors detect the finer nuances
Logipal III colour sensors, manufactured by Baumer Electric, are able to detect the finest nuances in colour, and are available from sensing specialist Vydas International Marketing Brochure Available
News from Vydas International Marketing (24 August 2001)
CAD/CAM users positive about email marketing
A third of CAD/CAM users have responded positively in the past to emailed marketing communications from IT suppliers, according to recent research conducted by The Business Advantage Group
News from Business Advantage Group (23 August 2001)
Series III of popular connector offers even more
The Series III of the 38999 connectors range from Deutsch - sold to over 50 countries in 4 continents - offers maximum resistance to vibration, shock and provides effective EMI shielding
News from Deutsch (23 August 2001)
Brass ball valves now meet European norm
Effebi's Venus brass ball valves, which offer a high working reliability at low and very low pressures, have been improved on and are now certified to the EN 331 European norm
News from Effebi (23 August 2001)
Level transmitters offered in compact package
Echotrek ultrasonic pulse-echo level measurement systems are available in a range of sensor materials and styles, for use on tank sizes from 4 to 50 metres high
News from Nivelco Process Control (23 August 2001)
CAM software to be integrated with Pro/Engineer
Pathtrace is to work with PTC to provide users of Edgecam Solid Machinist, Pathtrace's off-line programming software, with a system bbuilt on PTC's Granite
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (23 August 2001)
Mighty machinery mounts cope with heavy equipment
JW Winco has announced it now offers Mighty Mount machinery mounts, similar to Barrymounts, but ideal for heavy-duty industrial equipment with load capacity ranging up to 10,000 pounds
News from Winco (23 August 2001)
Data acquisition unit success at compressor firm
User Application Article An established manufacturer of compressors, since using the dataTaker DT505 data acquisition unit the amount of paperwork previously generated has been greatly reduced
News from dataTaker (22 August 2001)
Training funding for engineering and marine SMEs
EMTA has secured funding to help engineering and marine SMEs with the cost of training within their organisation, plus non engineering and marine SMEs who employ engineering staff may also be eligible
News from EMTA (22 August 2001)
Roadshows to show off video-based metrology system
Demand to see Nikon's latest NEXIV VMR - probably the most accurate video-based metrology system in the world, has resulted in the organisation of a number of local UK roadshows prior to its launch Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (22 August 2001)
New sales appointment at RFI specialist
Basingstoke-based Radio Frequency Investigation has appointed Vic Clements, who has more than 30 years experience in the electronics industry, as head of sales and marketing.
News from Radio Frequency Investigation (22 August 2001)
Contactors and relays give ultimate motor safety
Allen-Bradley's new contactors and contactor relays have mechanically linked positively guided contacts and are typically installed as Isolation Contactors to ensure a motor is completely isolated
News from Rockwell Automation (22 August 2001)
Laser safety course gives update on EN12626
Sira's laser safety training courses are being recommended as the best way to keep fully abreast of imminent regulatory and standards changes such as EN12626 (ISO 11553)
News from Sira (22 August 2001)
Simple seals for bearings can be the best
With their metal sealing ring simply clamped to either the outer or inner bearing ring, Nilos rings cater for just about every type of grease lubricated rolling bearing sealing arrangement Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (22 August 2001)
Low cost raster to vector converter still No.1
Scan2CAD Pro v6 is the new release of the highly acclaimed Scan2CAD software, which saves hours of redrawing time by converting scanned drawings to CAD, and the press like it a lot...
News from Softcover International (22 August 2001)
Linear motors easier than ever to choose and use
Aerotech has launched a new packaged linear motor range designed so that all that the user has to do is configure a motor package in much the same way as they would to integrate a mechanical screw Brochure Available
News from Aerotech (21 August 2001)
AC brushless servo motors save over DC designs
Aerotech has launched a new series of AC brushless servo motors suitable for harsh environments that offer better performance than DC equivalents and are priced at about 20% less. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech (21 August 2001)
8 temperature signals on a single twisted pair
The Model 848T Temperature transmitter monitors the temperature signals from 8 different sensors, and transmits this information digitally down a single twisted pair Foundation fieldbus connection
News from Emerson Process Management - Rosemount Measurement (21 August 2001)
Aluminium processor chooses oxygen analysers
User Application Article Alcan Rolled Products UK has chosen oxygen analysers from Rosemount Analytical to improve annealing process control after extensive comparative evaluation against other oxygen analysers
News from Emerson Process Management - Rosemount Analytical (21 August 2001)
Valve Controller just the job at waste plant
User Application Article At a waste incineration plant in Dudley, Emerson Performance Solutions saved money by installing a new Fisher valve in the turbine bypass line, fitted with a Fieldvue Digital Valve Controller
News from Emerson Process Management - Fisher Valves (21 August 2001)
Mass flowmeter helps oil blending efficiency
User Application Article When D.A.Stuart Oil Co had to improve the efficiency of its delivery and blending operations, the Micro Motion R Series mass flowmeter was an integral part of the solution
News from Emerson Process Management - Flow Division (21 August 2001)
Process automation system for offshore platform
User Application Article Fisher-Rosemount has been awarded a contract by Tyco Control Systems for a DeltaV process automation system to be used on the Alwyn North platforms on the UK continental shelf
News from Emerson Process Management - Systems and Industry (21 August 2001)
Rugged unit for field pressure measurement checks
The battery powered intrinsically safe DTG6000 3D Digital Test Gauge is designed to provide the ultimate in ruggedness and accuracy for field pressure measurement checks and calibration
News from Flotech Solutions (21 August 2001)
Lab supplies and instrumentation groups merge
GAMBICA and BLWA have agreed to establish a single group, the BLWA Laboratory Group, to represent the laboratory supply and analytical instrumentation sector
News from Gambica (21 August 2001)
Mnagement buyout at domestic heating controls firm
Horstmann Controls, the Bristol based manufacturer of domestic heating controls and advanced electricity meters, has announced a management buyout.
News from Horstmann Controls (21 August 2001)
First heating controller to meet new standard
Horstmann Controls has released a comprehensive guide to its most energy efficient rangeof domestic heating control systems yet, in time for new regulations aimed at cutting CO2 emissions
News from Horstmann Controls (21 August 2001)
Capacitor panels help meet new harmonic standards
PFC has introduced a range of detuned capacitor panels that make significant improvements in power factor correction and assist in meeting the newly introduced G5/4 Recommendations
News from PFC Engineering (21 August 2001)
Convert RS232 to and from RS422 and RS485 signals
Red Lion's new ICM5 converter automatically senses traffic to convert RS232, to and from RS422 and RS485 signals and provides three-way 1000V isolation
News from Red Lion Controls (21 August 2001)
Toroidal transformers with no exposed windings
Recognizing the concern surrounding safety requirements in the electrical engineering sector, REO has introduced a range of encapsulated variable toroidal transformers Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (21 August 2001)
Oil seals keep agricultural machinery running
SKF has developed a new generation of oil and grease seals specifically for agricultural and similar machinery, where harsh environmental and operating conditions exist Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (21 August 2001)
No more 'cage-creep' in precision rail guides
SKF's new ACS precision rail guides offer consistent positioning of the cage, no need for cage resynchronisation and non-uniform preload, and the elimination of end-stops Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (21 August 2001)
On-line viscometer improves heater efficiencies
User Application Article Huntsman Petrochemicals UK on Teeside has improved the efficiency of its boilers and process heaters with the installation of an on-line digital viscometer from Solartron Mobrey
News from Mobrey Measurement (21 August 2001)
Co-injection system can be retrofitted too!
Twinshot technology permits the production of multi-material parts with a sandwich construction (co-injection), using a slightly modified standard injection moulding machine
News from Twinshot Technologies (21 August 2001)
New high-speed CNC lathe uses compact drive
User Application Article JLJ Swiftlevel has selected Yaskawa Electric's Varispeed-626M5 machine tool drive system for the spindle of its new advanced finishing parts turning cell, a high-speed, CNC controlled lathe
News from Yaskawa Electric Europe (21 August 2001)
Next generation of energy saving drives
The new Varispeed E7 AC inverter includes an automatic energy saving function that will win considerable favour from those looking to combat the new Climate Change Levy
News from Yaskawa Electric Europe (21 August 2001)
Making EMI/RFI shielding functional and decorative
Increasingly OEMs are recognising the benefits of functional and decorative coatings to differentiate and add-value to their products, and ACT is producing such coatings for EMI/RFI shielding
News from Applied Coating Technologies (20 August 2001)
New 150-page catalogue of miniature drive systems
Available free of charge, the new catalogue and application guide from miniature motor and gearbox expert, Portescap, is a must-have for all those involved in the design of miniature drive systems
News from API Portsecap (20 August 2001)
Intelligent connecting of solenoid/spool valves
Asco/Joucomatic's new Valve Connection System allows up to 127 connectors for spool valves with two solenoid coils each and up to 254 sensor inputs can be connected with a single cable Brochure Available
News from Asco Numatics (20 August 2001)
It's the third generation of touch screens
BF has launched a range of exciting new touch screens and controllers for use with LCD in consumer, office automation, industrial, medical, POS and Kiosk applications
News from BF Technology (20 August 2001)
Connectors on show at Defence Systems exhibition
Visitors to the Deutsch stand at the 2001 DSEI (Defence Systems and Equipment International Show) will be able to see products covering the company's range of Military and Aerospace capabilities.
News from Deutsch (20 August 2001)
22.5mm panel mount illuminated switch offers IP67
The rugged, hardwearing Series 84 switch range from EAO is sealed to IP67 (Nema 4 and 13) against dust and moisture, making it ideal for uses in industrial applications. Brochure Available
News from EAO (20 August 2001)
Dispensing robot handles dots, lines or arcs
Fully x-y-z programmable, the new I and J Fisnar 2400 Dispensing Robot from Intertronics dispenses liquids and pastes in dots, lines or arcs, and can even dispense over 3D objects
News from Intertronics (20 August 2001)
Elise Mk II showcases best of British design
The Lotus Elise Mk II has been selected by the Design Council to feature in a major new international exhibition promoting the best of modern British design and innovation
News from Lotus (20 August 2001)
Metal stitching used to repair historic bridge
User Application Article When a Grade II Star listed cast iron bridge developed fractures, Metalock Engineering was asked to investigate and decide if its Metalock metal stitching repair would be a viable proposition
News from Metalock Engineering (20 August 2001)
Robust, durable industrial plugs and sockets
When used with Merlin Gerin Pragma K enclosures, the new PK range of plugs and sockets form a distribution system that can combine protection using MCBs and distribution in the form of socket outlets
News from Merlin Gerin (20 August 2001)
3D CAD combined with top tools in 'office' package
SolidWorks Office combines SolidWorks 2001, the company's flagship Windows-based 3D CAD software, and six of the company's most popular add-on applications in one easy-to-use, easy-to-install package
News from SolidWorks Corporation (20 August 2001)
New introductions in enclosures catalogue
Spelsberg els UK has launched a new catalogue that gives the mechanical details and technical specifications for its complete range of Polycarbonate, polystyrene and aluminium enclosures. Brochure Available
News from Spelsberg els UK (20 August 2001)
Friction on conveyor chain reduced to a third
Tsubaki's unique Bearing Roller Conveyor Chain integrates cylindrical roller bearings inside its chain rollers, reducing the friction to one third of conventionally constructed conveyor chain Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK (20 August 2001)
Hydraulics add realism to Pearl Harbor movie
User Application Article Parker Hannifin has played a significant role in ensuring the success of the epic film, Pearl Harbor - where the company was cast to help recreate the ill-fated 1941 attack for the big screen Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (20 August 2001)
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