News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 26 August
to Saturday 1 September 2001
Compact PSU has useful process control feature
Amplicon has introduced the PFC375 switch mode power supply with single, triple and quad outputs and featuring Power Factor Correction to comply with the European line harmonics standard EN 61000-3-2
News from Amplicon (31 August 2001)
Sunlight readable displays for industrial use
BF Group has introduced sunlight readable displays featuring advanced matrix technology, that includes both amorphous and poly-silicon transmissive displays
News from BF Technology (31 August 2001)
New face of distribution at connector supplier
Deutsch has appointed Gary Spicer as its new Distribution Account Manager, after two years with Japanese connector manufacturer JAE Europe, and prior to that 5 years with FCI
News from Deutsch (31 August 2001)
Composite construction circular connectors
Deutsch is adding to its Industrial Micro Connectors range with an economic choice of robust inline and flange mounted composite circular connectors
News from Deutsch (31 August 2001)
15% greater airflow than normal 92mm fans
EAO has expanded its cooling fan range with the introduction of the J Speed DC Mini Ace fan offering an airflow some 15% greater than equivalent 92mm fans currently available on the marke Brochure Available
News from EAO (31 August 2001)
Low profile touch sensor now 50% thinner
Elo TouchSystems has announced the new low profile infrared touch sensor and 4000S controller that use the company's CarrollTouch scanning infrared touch technology
News from Elo Touchsystems (31 August 2001)
New front end on sound and vibration analyser
Bruel and Kjaer UK has announced the release of version 6.0 of Pulse, its sound and vibration measurement platform, with a new, modular front-end with up to 31 channels in 5 input modules
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (31 August 2001)
Increased demand for Linear-Alpha Olefins
A new study from international market analysts Frost and Sullivan reveals that the growth in the synthetic lubricants industry in Europe is driving an increased demand for Linear-Alpha Olefins
News from Frost and Sullivan (31 August 2001)
New version of modelling and unfolding software
Jetcam International will be showing a new version of 3D Expert, its modelling and unfolding software, at Fabtech 2001, taking place November 11-14 in Chicago
News from Jetcam International (31 August 2001)
Big increases in productivity from vice system
Leader Chuck Systems' MultiVice MMCC multi-jaw vice system - which makes its UK public debut at Tooling 2001 - claims to offer startling increases in productivity
News from Leader Chuck Systems (31 August 2001)
Sustainable Technologies Initiative proposals
EPSRC, DTI and ESRC will be hosting a seminar on 15th November at the Cardiff International Arena to launch the third call for proposals for the Sustainable Technologies Initiative (STI).
News from Oakdene Hollins (31 August 2001)
Smoother clutches for bottle-capping machinery
Rimtec's HSV permanent-magnet hysteresis clutches provide exceptionally smooth torque transmission with servo-quality overload protection for high-production bottle-capping applications
News from Rimtec (31 August 2001)
Digital drives can be 'daisy-chained' together
Sprint Electric is simplifying the simultaneous use of multiple DC drives with the launch of a new facility that enables several of its PL and PLX digital drives to be 'daisy-chained' together
News from Sprint Electric (31 August 2001)
Innovative component dispenser in conductive HDPE
User Application Article TBA Electro Conductive Products has used its ECP 128 conductive rotationally moulded HDPE compound to solve a customer's storage problems with an innovative design for a component dispenser.
News from TBA Electro Conductive Products (31 August 2001)
Five-year warranty on latest contactors
Telemecanique is also demonstrating its confidence in its new TeSys model LC1D contactors by offering these compact and attractively priced components with a five-year warranty, as standard
News from Schneider Electric (31 August 2001)
Spanish lathe offers high specification turning
Top seller in the Pinacho electronic lathe range is the Mustang, which is available in two capacities in the standard 200 and 225 versions which reflects centre height over the flat bed
News from StarragHeckert UK (31 August 2001)
New US distributor for conversion/mapping software
Uclid Software has announced that its IcoMap conversion and mapping software is now available through Avatech Solutions, in response to the growing number of customers who use AutoCAD
News from Uclid Software (31 August 2001)
Sealing success in offshore and power industries
Economos says its reputation for providing high quality seals has been won in part by meeting the demand for reliable, long-life valve seals within sectors such as the offshore and power industries Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (31 August 2001)
Ready to run embedded Linux development kit
Arcom's new SBC-GX1 Development Kit saves time and money by eliminating the need for embedded systems developers to create their own flavour of Embedded Linux and purchase drivers from a third party Brochure Available
News from Eurotech (30 August 2001)
Collaborative Design Seminar tour announced
CoCreate has announced it will co-sponsor a ten-city North American Collaborative Design Innovation Seminar tour with GE Plastics, finishing in toronto on October 11
News from CoCreate Software (30 August 2001)
New triple-LED illuminated audio switch launched
Developed specifically for audio, video, mixing-desk and lighting console applications, a completely new pushbutton that offers multicoloured illumination has been introduced by EAO Brochure Available
News from EAO (30 August 2001)
Turnkey CompactPCI chassis service cuts costs
Elma's turnkey CompactPCI chassis service has over 4,000 standard configurations across a wide range of sizes, backplane configurations, power supplies, fan systems, and disk mounting options
News from Elma Electronic UK (30 August 2001)
CAD data handling time slashed at Detroit Diesel
User Application Article Prior to implementing CADporter, Detroit Diesel was relying on standard file formats such as STEP and IGES to share CAD data; now software such as the Unigraphics-CATIA translator saves a lot of time
News from Elysium (30 August 2001)
New guide to magnetic reed switches
The performance parameters and physical characteristics of the comprehensive and versatile range of magnetic reed switches available from Gentech are in a new guide from the company
News from Gentech International (30 August 2001)
Major new materials testing products on the way
Ametek is set to launch four new innovative products: the new LF Plus digital materials testing system; two new application software packages; and a new line of mechanical test stands
News from Lloyd Instruments (30 August 2001)
Fieldbus connector in copper twisted-pair version
A new version of Harting's Han-Brid hybrid Fieldbus connector allows the interconnection of shielded copper twisted-pair wires in addition to power cables and fibre-optic links
News from Harting (30 August 2001)
Super-fast lead times on machined ballscrews
Hepco Slide Systems claims to be "confounding its competitors" with super fast lead times of days rather than the industry norm of weeks on its Fastline ballscrew range Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (30 August 2001)
High torque to size ratio on brakes and clutches
Requiring little or no maintenance after installation, Inertia Dynamics brakes and clutches from Huco are specifically designed to give exceptionally high torque to size ratio Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork (30 August 2001)
Engineering recruitment website expands staff
Specialist manufacturing and engineering recruitment website Jimfinder.com has recruited Minnie Mallinckrodt as an additional Account Manager with responsibility for recruitment consultants
News from Jimfinder.com (30 August 2001)
Two more compactors for Chinese steel company
Zhangjiagang Sheen-Faith Steel Corporation in China has ordered two Morgan Compactors, offering the latest technology, including the company's new wire binding system
News from Morgan Construction Company (30 August 2001)
Big rod mill design and build order from China
Morgan Construction Company has received an order from Liuzhou Iron and Steel Co of Liuzhou, China, to design and build a single-strand high-speed rod mill
News from Morgan Construction Company (30 August 2001)
Vacuum forming machine uses sealed linear sensors
User Application Article Penny and Giles sealed linear sensors are fitted to a new machine that is helping bath and shower tray manufacturers save thousands of pounds in material cost Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (30 August 2001)
Composite coatings for tissue cutting machines
User Application Article Poeton Industries is coating the blade clamps and blade supports of two highly specialised tissue cutting machines manufactured by Thermo Shandon to prepare tissue samples for histology and research l
News from Poeton Industries (30 August 2001)
Small-bore bearings for materials handling
Applications where space, weight and lower manufacturing costs are important considerations will benefit from the new Kaydon MT Series small-bore bearings, available in the UK from RA Rodriguez
News from Rodriguez (UK) (30 August 2001)
Re-cycling parts and even machine tools!
Service Engineering is offering a service to rescue machine parts which might otherwise appear to only be ready for the scrap heap and allowing older CNC machines to be re-conditioned
News from Service Engineering (30 August 2001)
7/16 male plug features low intermodulation
A new 7/16 male plug for.141" and.250" semi-rigid cable, which has a one piece center contact that is easy to assemble and conforms to DIN 47223, is being introduced by Tru-Connector Corporation
News from Tru Corporation (30 August 2001)
High accuracy guaranteed on low pressure gauges
Waaree supplies Dwyer's Magnehelic Gauges for indication of low pressure with the simple and friction-less magnetic movement principle offering guaranteed high accuracy of 2% on full scale
News from Waaree Instruments (30 August 2001)
Long term weatherproof stainless pressure gauges
Unique features of Waaree pressure gauges are that the Socket is welded to the Case through argon arc welding ensuring the long-term weather proofness and resistance to vibration
News from Waaree Instruments (30 August 2001)
Handy unit for combustion flue gas analysis
Testo has designed the Model 325-1 instrument as a handy to carry, precise to read and fast to measure device for Flue Gas Analysis in combustion
News from Waaree Instruments (30 August 2001)
Real time collaboration at aero and auto supplier
User Application Article Lord Corporation is using SmarTeam's mySmartMeeting, based on WebEx technology, for real time collaboration with its colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
News from Dassault Systemes (30 August 2001)
How to Succeed with Stainless Steels - workshops
During Metals Engineering 2001, the British Stainless Steel Association is holding a series of workshops on the theme 'How to Succeed with Stainless Steels'
News from British Stainless Steel Association (29 August 2001)
Pneumatic sealing compound excels in the cold
Ceetak's Pneumatic Compound P5075 is suitable for all dynamic and static sealing systems which are working under high temperature variations and/or are exposed to low temperatures.
News from Ceetak (29 August 2001)
Lip seal designed for pneumatic magnetic pistons
The Piston seal profile MK is a lip seal which has been especially designed for use in pneumatic magnetic pistons, requiring only a small assembly space
News from Ceetak (29 August 2001)
EMI gaskets for use with D-subminiature connectors
Chomerics has expanded its Soft-Shield 4000 series of foil over foam EMI gaskets with the addition of a new line designed for use with D-subminiature connectors
News from Chomerics Europe (29 August 2001)
Drive behind machine helping to give skis the edge
User Application Article Mantec in Italy has developed a form-grinder which uses Control Techniques Unidrives and Unimotors to drive 4 servo axes that combine to grind tiny profiles into skis Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques (29 August 2001)
Collaboration software helps with vehicle headset
User Application Article A new CD-sound-quality wireless headset that will appear in 2002 DaimlerChrysler minivans has earned Aptec and CoCreate Software a top 10 customer/vendor pairs spot in a recent study
News from CoCreate Software (29 August 2001)
Compact beacons have wide choice of colours
Measuring 86mm square and 83mm tall, the compact L101 beacon family from European Safety Systems is available with six lens colours and three alternative light sources.
News from European Safety Systems (29 August 2001)
Robust new slidebar on safety interlocks
Fortress has extended its range of interlocks with the launch of a robust new design of its slidebar, designed to control access to enclosed areas or machines where hazards may be present
News from Fortress Interlocks (29 August 2001)
New dielectric gel formulations available
RW Greeff Silicones and Lubricants now has an extended range of Dow Corning dielectric gels for protection of sensitive circuits and components in harsh environments
News from Greeff (29 August 2001)
Networked drive automation for insert production
User Application Article Motor Technology has designed and developed a networked automation system for new machinery that has recently been installed at WTI Fasteners of Measham
News from Motor Technology (29 August 2001)
Plenty of innovation on offer at Inspex 2001
Visitors looking for innovation and new ideas at this year's Inspex exhibition, which runs from 30th October to 1st November in Hall 8 of the National Exhibition Centre, will not be disappointed!
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) (29 August 2001)
Robot structural analysis added to plant software
Rebis has announced that it is in the process of integrating the popular Robot structural analysis solution from Integrated Structural Software with its Autoplant Structural software
News from Rebis (29 August 2001)
Robust design automation for Solidworks
Driveworks is proving to be a valuable tool to those companies using SolidWorks who are already (or would like to) 'mass customise' their product range through a series of product variations
News from SolidWorks Corporation (29 August 2001)
Backlash-free, safety-overload couplings
Rino Industries has added a new range of metal bellows and backlash-free, safety-overload couplings to its existing range of mechanical drive components
News from Ondrives/Rino Industries (29 August 2001)
Connection system outstrips leaf spring systems
The Cage Clamp connection system is a patented innovation from Wago that provides a unique, stainless steel clamping mechanism for automatic connection of solid or stranded wire
News from Aerco (28 August 2001)
Linear motors used in a novel circular design
User Application Article Anorad's patented linear motors are being utilised in a novel circular design for the solution to a complex rotary motion problem in a laser cutting application
News from Anorad UK (28 August 2001)
3-phase AC motors span D80 to D315 IEC frame size
Baldor has published a 28-page selection guide to IEC-frame, three-phase 50Hz AC motors, incorporating an overview of the EU's new electric motor efficiency standards Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (28 August 2001)
Slim LCD monitor at an affordable price
BF is launching a new ergonomic LCD monitor the F-15, based on a 15.0" XGA TFT giving excellent picture quality in a slim package at an affordable price.
News from BF Technology (28 August 2001)
Latest in machine vision both on and off PCs
Two new models in the Checkpoint machine vision systems range include a frame grabber-based system for use with host PCs and a stand-alone system requiring no PC Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (28 August 2001)
Surface inspection system chosen by China Steel
User Application Article China Steel Corporation, a Taiwan-based manufacturer of integrated steel products, has selected Cognex surface inspection technology to perform automated quality inspection Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (28 August 2001)
Touch screen control panel on freeze dryers
User Application Article Scientific equipment manufacturer Severn Science has launched a new range of laboratory freeze dryers featuring a powerful Eurotherm "Visual Supervisor" touch screen control panel
News from Eurotherm (28 August 2001)
Fire suppression systems now Coastguard approved
Micro-K aerosol generated fire suppression systems have been 'Maritime Coastguard Agency' approved and are suitable for workboats and pleasure craft, as well as a wide range of general applications
News from Firemaster Extinguisher (28 August 2001)
90% efficient process air heaters handle 800C
The spiral wound wire format of Osram Sylvania Serpentine heaters exposes maximum surface area of the element to the airflow and produces a claimed thermal efficiency in excess of 90%
News from Hawco (28 August 2001)
Low cost, in-line crude oil sampling for China
User Application Article Jiskoot has designed a low-cost system for the China National Offshore Oil Company for in-line crude oil sampling at the Bohai Corporation's Tung-Ku oilfield's tanker loading facility
News from Jiskoot (28 August 2001)
Explosion proof incremental and absolute encoders
Majestic Controls is offering a complete range of explosion proof Incremental and Absolute encoders, of rugged and compact construction and only 70 mm in diameter.
News from Majestic Controls (28 August 2001)
Vibration control system goes into action at VW
User Application Article M+P International has recently won a £280,000 project for the engineering and supply of an airbag electronics test system at Volkswagen in Wolfsburg, Germany
News from M+P International (28 August 2001)
Better sound and vibration measurement/analysis
M+P International has announced anexclusive agreement with M and M Corporation, Leuven, Belgium for M and M's SmartOffice product for sound and vibration measurement and analysis applications
News from M+P International (28 August 2001)
Easy connection of PLCs to internet or intranet
The FP Web Server from Matsushita provides users with the option of connecting any FP Series PLC - and most other PLCs to the Internet/Intranet thus enabling bi-directional communication
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (28 August 2001)
Real-time distributed monitoring/control systems
Engineers now can use National Instruments Labview embedded on compact industrial measurement I/O nodes to build real-time distributed monitoring and control systems Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (28 August 2001)
Braking systems integral to customising motors
Every motor manufactured by Parvalux has been designed to suit specific customer applications and the braking system, be it dynamic or holding, is equally specialised Brochure Available
News from Parvalux Electric Motors (28 August 2001)
Capacitive field sensors bring book to life
User Application Article An interactive children's book which plays suitable ambient sounds as the child turns the pages to read, at Xerox's famous PARC research labs, uses Qprox capacitive field sensors
News from Quantum Research Group (28 August 2001)
Bespoke silicone rubber keypads on fast delivery
Long-life silicone rubber keypads are now available from Silicone Fabrication Services, with any number of keys carrying any legend and in any size or shape
News from Silicone Fabrication Services (28 August 2001)
Planetary gearboxes only 10mm in diameter
Only 10mm in diameter, the Portescap R10 family of planetary gearboxes is available in a choice of six ratios between 4:1 and 4096:1 as well as non-standard ratios
News from Trident Engineering (28 August 2001)
Legislation on hydraulic accumulators explained
The Pressure Equipment Directive and Hydro-Pneumatic Accumulators is the title of an invaluable new 12-page, A5, handbook produced by Parker Hannifin, to highlight new European legislation Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (28 August 2001)
Power analyser has high bandwidth, good stability
The Norma 4000 Power Analyser uses a specially developed and registered high bandwidth architecture reaching 3MHz and enabling non-gapping value capture and calculation of all dynamic signals Brochure Available
News from Cropico (28 August 2001)
Debut for plastic production cooling system
The deep cooling effect of the Bekoblizz system reduces the cycle times in the production of plastic components by up to 30%, simultaneously optimising the surface and quality of the product Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies (27 August 2001)
New externally powered flowmeter rate totalisers
Beka associates has introduced a range of externally powered rate totalisers which accept inputs from a wide range of pulse output flowmeters Brochure Available
News from Beka associates (27 August 2001)
Programmable power supplies deliver up to 6 kW
The Xantrex XDC range of programmable DC power supplies use newly developed digital technology to provide excellent output regulation and a high level of user control through front panel
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (27 August 2001)
CAD technology a big step for plastics industry
CoCreate Software has announced four key technologies, developed in conjunction with R and B Mold and Die Design of Israel, for a new range of solutions for the plastics industry
News from CoCreate Software (27 August 2001)
Connector specialist expands south coast site
Deutsch has expanded its Hastings site on Castleham Industrial Estate, with the acquisition of a new building which sits next door to the existing site facilities
News from Deutsch (27 August 2001)
Component ordering service wins customer approval
Set up specifically for the higher education sector by Farnell and sister company, appliance spares distributor CPC, Onecall provides a single point of ordering for over 200,000 products
News from Farnell (27 August 2001)
Diesel fuel additives market set to grow
European legislation to reduce the pollution from diesel cars across Europe will be a significant driver in the growth of the European diesel fuel additives market, says a new report
News from Frost and Sullivan (27 August 2001)
Temperature controllers step up to challenge PLCs
Programmable Analogue Control units have the capability to function either as conventional analogue controllers or with analogue math/logic functions normally would be associated with PLCs
News from Hawco (27 August 2001)
Radar level measurement solves problem for BP
User Application Article An existing displacer transmitter on a vacuum distillation column at the BP Oil Coryton refinery in Essex has been replaced with an HT (High Temperature) Eclipse guided wave radar system Brochure Available
News from Magnetrol International (27 August 2001)
Isle of Man Water chooses automation systems
User Application Article Isle of Man Water has joined a long list of water utilities having chosen Mitsubishi Electric as the main supplier of automation equipment for its forthcoming clean water projects Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (27 August 2001)
Exe and Exi approved enclosures in range of sizes
Rolec Enclosures has launched its Alukom-Ex explosion resistant enclosures, in accordance with EN50 019 and EN50 020, with dimensions ranging from 50 x 45 x 30 to 600 x 310 x 180mm.
News from OKW Enclosures (27 August 2001)
In-cylinder sensors offer better price/performance
Penny and Giles Controls has launched a completely new range of in-cylinder sensors (ICS) for use in lower cost hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders that require a simple form of analogue feedback Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (27 August 2001)
Award for Pipe Flow modeling software
Rebis has announced that its Plantflow 6.0 Pipe Flow modeling software was one of only five products out of 69 entries selected to receive the Innovation Award from Flow Control Magazine
News from Rebis (27 August 2001)
Valve actuators look great in oak cabinets
User Application Article Tidal sluice gates and an ancient mill pond on the picturesque Beaulieu Estate in Hampshire are benefitting from a restoration project involving Rotork electric valve actuators
News from Rotork Controls (27 August 2001)
Optical systems manufacturer aims high with 3D CAD
User Application Article El-Op ElectroOptics Industries in Israel has eighty SolidWorks workstations now in production, and by the end of 2001, all the mechanical designers in the company will use the software
News from SolidWorks Corporation (27 August 2001)
Online offering from power transmission specialist
Twiflex has announced the arrival of Twiflex.com, its official website featuring full product details, brochures, application notes, online ordering and much more
News from Twiflex (27 August 2001)
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