News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 16 September
to Saturday 22 September 2001
Energy savings prove value of professional audit
User Application Article Over 80% saving in the running cost of paint plant motors is being achieved by a Coventry-based vehicle body panel manufacturer following the installation of ABB AC drives
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (21 September 2001)
Versatile automated labelling machine
The 'unique' Pam 3000 from Brady has many new features including a 300dpi thermal printer, a pneumatic applicator, and options for barcode verification Brochure Available
News from Brady Lab (21 September 2001)
Improve the reliability of power cables
Preview of a paper by Bob Dean, manager of electrical power at ERA Technology, at the conference the 'Managing electrical plant in oil, gas and petrochemical installations' next month
News from ERA Technology (21 September 2001)
Mol chooses technology for refinery simulation
Hysys refinery software solutions from Hyprotech selected by Hungarian oil and gas company as key enabling technology for underpinning process improvement
News from Aspen Technology (21 September 2001)
High current mercury free slip ring
IDM Electronics introduces the new P+ series of slip rings to provide reliable rotational connections at up to 1000rpm for power and signal transmission
News from IDM Electronics (21 September 2001)
Twist-action coupler
A unique and advanced range of twist-action two stage safety couplers, the C9000 range, which is said to guarantee safety and comfort, is being launched by Legris
News from Legris (21 September 2001)
Make the click with Norgren valves
Norgren has extended its range of 'click-on' valves with the 82400 series of indirect solenoid actuated diaphragm valves which are interchangeable without tools
News from Norgren (21 September 2001)
Static dissipative stoving enamel
A new static dissipative stoving enamel that provides a high performance, rapid curing, high build coating with excellent static control characteristics is introduced by TBA
News from TBA Electro Conductive Products (21 September 2001)
Texcel wins orders for processing control system
Texcel Technology has won two orders worth £1.3m to manufacture, configure, test and install control systems for Thermo VG Semicon's advanced semiconductor epitaxy processing machines
News from Texcel Technology (21 September 2001)
Power protection maintenance issues
Technical Background Article Colin Griffiths, customer service manager at power quality management specialist Advance-Galatrek, considers the importance of an enterprise-wide power maintenance policy
News from Advance Electronics (20 September 2001)
Offline quasi-resonant flyback switching regulator
The STR-G6651 is specifically designed to satisfy the requirements for increased integration and reliability in off-line quasi-resonant flyback convertors
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (20 September 2001)
PCI Bus oscilloscope card offers 14-bit resolution
The Gage CompuScope 14100 single slot PCI bus card is capable of performing 14-bit analogue/digital conversion at rates of up to 100 MS/s in single-channel and 50 MS/s in dual-channel mode
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (20 September 2001)
MCP extends vac casting resin range
MCP Equipment has introduced three new resins to its range of vacuum casting plastics for the creation of high quality, complex prototypes in as little as 24 hours Brochure Available
News from MCP Tooling Technologies (20 September 2001)
Rolling larger slabs in Sweden
User Application Article Upgrades by Metalock Engineering to a 1500mm Swedish hot mill has allowed it to roll 10-tonne slabs instead of 6-tonners, giving a significant rise in output
News from Metalock Engineering (20 September 2001)
Zhangjiagang orders fourth rod mill
Zhangjiagang Shatai Steel Company, in Jiangsu Province, the People's Republic of China, has ordered a high-speed rolling mill for its steel manufacturing facility facility from Morgan
News from Morgan Construction Company (20 September 2001)
Swaged hub promises environmental benefits
Lighter vehicles consume less fuel, and are therefore less environmentally-damaging. NSK says its new swaged hub bearing has a role to play in the development of lighter cars Brochure Available
News from NSK UK (20 September 2001)
Changing the face of power
What is described as the most significant advance in switching power supply design for more than ten years is encompassed in Omron's new S8TS range Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (20 September 2001)
High temperature perfluoroelastomers
High performance seals specialist Precision Polymer Engineering has expanded its range of perfluoroelastomers to include a high temperature resistant grade
News from Precision Polymer Engineering (20 September 2001)
Manufacturing Week - not just an exhibition
Free seminars on a wide range of hot topics are a big bonus for visitors to this year's Manufacturing Week exhibition, which runs from 30 October to 1 November at the NEC in Birmingham
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) (20 September 2001)
SolidWorks wins four golds
MotionWorks, Axalant, SplitWorks, and Type3Works are the latest integrated products designed for SolidWorks to help reduce design time, minimise errors, and speed products to market
News from SolidWorks Corporation (20 September 2001)
Low cost solid state relays have the power
Now available from data/telecom interconnection specialists AX Distribution are low cost, versatile Clare AC solid state relays (SSRs) in 16-pin DIP and 8-pin SIP configurations
News from AX Distribution (19 September 2001)
Rapid switchgear inspection
The new low cost ThermOcular from Barber InSys enables rapid thermal inspection of live low voltage switchgear and fusegear, useful for critical 'always on' circuitry
News from Barber InSys (19 September 2001)
Not enough time to improve design?
Lack of time hampers improvements to the design process, according to research by Business Advantage Group, with a third of mechanical engineering sites considering it a major problem
News from Business Advantage Group (19 September 2001)
Solar's new EMI catalogue
A new catalogue detailing American company Solar's RFI/EMC instruments, components, and accessories is now available from UK distributor HF Instruments
News from Accelonix (UK) (19 September 2001)
High-efficiency 150V and 200V Mosfets
International Rectifier has expanded its family of SOIC-packaged Hexfet power Mosfets for use in sub-20W backplane DC-DC converters in the telecom and datacom industries
News from International Rectifier (19 September 2001)
High-performance 1.26GHz embedded controller
National Instruments announces the fastest, highest-performance 3U embedded controllers on the market for PXI/CompactPCI, the NI 8171 series, featuring Pentium III and Celeron chips Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (19 September 2001)
Comprehensive life sciences solutions
Desktop-to-enterprise versions of ChemOffice, including ChemDraw, with knowledge management, research and discovery, and e-commerce applications included in ChemOffice WebServer Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (18 September 2001)
DesignPlus works with Solid Edge
Algor has announced that its DesignPlus core package has qualified for Certified Select status within the Solid Edge Voyager programme offered by UGS
News from Algor (18 September 2001)
Smartcards for supporters
User Application Article Arcom's Merlin board development kit scores in development of smartcard for football supporters Brochure Available
News from Eurotech (18 September 2001)
New-generation intelligent drive
Baldor's new intelligent brushless servo drive integrates a full motion controller with fieldbus capability to provide a cost-effective solution for implementing distributed motion control Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (18 September 2001)
600dpi thermal transfer printer
Brady launches the third of its 'Red' printer range, a high quality device suitabe for the creation of very precise prints on labels and 2D barcodes Brochure Available
News from Brady Lab (18 September 2001)
Sappi selects Cognex for web inspection
Sappi, the producer of coated, wood-free fine paper, has integrated Cognex's SmartView ICN web inspection system at its Austrian manufacturing facility Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (18 September 2001)
Connectors in racing success
Deutsch connectors have been part of the Ferrari F1 success story for the second year running, playing a critical role in the advanced telematics of the cars
News from Deutsch (18 September 2001)
What manufacturing buyers really want
First Index research shows that e-procurment, automated RFQs, and Supplier Relationship Management are key drivers of online strategy for manufacturing buyers
News from Qimtek (18 September 2001)
Valve prevents pollution from Valhalla
User Application Article Thrill-seekers on the £15 million 'Valhalla' ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach will be oblivious to a Honeywell water valve that fulfils a safety role on this water-borne ride
News from Honeywell Control Systems (18 September 2001)
The ultimate in E-stop reliability
Idec Electronics says its Unibody series is the ultimate in safe and reliable 22.5mm emergency stop switches, and cannot be incorrectly installed or damaged
News from Idec Electronics (18 September 2001)
Three-phase testers 'future-proofed'
Kew Technik has introduced the SOK 72, a rugged range of three-phase testers designed to clearly indicate the direction of rotation of 400V three-phase electrical power supplies.
News from Kew Technik (18 September 2001)
Valve is almost powerless
KV has launched a solenoid valve that utilises a 10ms power impulse to achieve on and off switching - making it ideal for applications where low power consumption is a critical factor
News from KV (18 September 2001)
Harnessing the power of simulation
Lanner Group's latest Simba developer suite is a new technology platform that enables users to develop applications which harness the power of simulation technology
News from Lanner Group (18 September 2001)
Design automation with modular CAD
Leonardo says Modular CAD is not just another CAD package, but is more advanced and will move a business painlessly into the world of design automation
News from Leonardo Computer Systems (18 September 2001)
Micromech gears up with DC motor range
Micromech is appointed UK distributor of the Tsukasa range of DC geared motors, offering power ratings of 0.4 to 25W and torques from 3mNm up to 1000mNm
News from Micromech (18 September 2001)
Nissan saves time with robot
Europe's most efficient car plant, Nissan Motors in Sunderland, has recently installed a new system from Modular Automation to apply adhesive to glass panels for the new Nissan Almera
News from Modular Automation International (18 September 2001)
Better moulds in less time
User Application Article "What used to be fast is now just business as usual" says MDL after a recent two-week contract to create moulds for a new server front panel project
News from Moulddesigner (18 September 2001)
Power transmission catalogue
A comprehensive new catalogue featuring a wide range of brakes, gear drives and clutches has been produced by Tol-O-Matic, and is now available from Robert Cupitt, sole distributor for the UK
News from Robert Cupitt (18 September 2001)
Leoni doubles commitment to ManWeek
Specialist cable manufacturer Leoni Tailor-Made Cables has decided that there is no better opportunity to introduce new and innovative products to the UK than Manufacturing Week
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) (18 September 2001)
New drives use technology breakthrough
'World-beating performance' promised by Rockwell Automation with the launch of two high volume drive products, the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 70 and 700
News from Rockwell Automation (18 September 2001)
Customised enclosures with short lead times
Highly customised enclosures are now available direct from Spelsberg UK with virtually no lead times, thanks to new on-site milling, drilling and engraving services Brochure Available
News from Spelsberg els UK (18 September 2001)
Investment yields world class results
In just two years Tyco Electronics has transformed the output performance from its Raychem wire and cable production facility at Swindon UK, to achieve world-class supply service levels Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics - Wire, Harness and Protection (18 September 2001)
Statistical QA proves shadow masks
Technical Background Article Nickel shadow masks are subjected to computerised coordinate measuring as part of Tecan Components' statistical process control system to produce QA approved parts for immediate use
News from Tecan (18 September 2001)
Environmental chains optimise energy
Technical Background Article Bob Young of Tsubaki UK outlines the features and user benefits of environmental chains, including energy efficiency, low noise, and anti-bacterial action Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK (18 September 2001)
Adjustable alignment hinges
JW Winco, supplier of standard industrial machine components and assembly hardware, has introduced a line of zinc die-cast adjustable alignment hinges
News from Winco (18 September 2001)
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