News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 11 November
to Saturday 17 November 2001
Woodworking machine noise and costs cut by drive
User Application Article A 30kW Comp-AC drive from ABB is helping a wooden toy company reduce the noise from its workshop dust extraction equipment, as well as save over £700 a year in energy
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (16 November 2001)
Soft starting and stopping in pump applications
The new Carlo Gavazzi RSE CR1 soft-start controller has been designed, with pump and compressor systems in mind, to deliver soft starting and stopping to asynchronous motors
News from Carlo Gavazzi (16 November 2001)
Jenson Button drops in on connector firm at show
Connector manufacturer Deutsch had a nice surprise when exhibiting the recent British Motorsport Show II in Yokohama, when show VIP Jenson Button visited the Deutsch stand.
News from Deutsch (16 November 2001)
Intellution and Fortetion join Melsmart initiative
Melsmart, the recently released technology convergence strategy from Mitsubishi Electric is gathering more momentum with the addition of two new partners, Intellution and UK representative Fortetion Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (16 November 2001)
Measuring equipment rentals help out after fire
User Application Article Following a major fire in which all of Tecan Components' measuring equipment was lost, Mitutoyo was able to help out by rapidly supplying new equipment on a rental basis. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) (16 November 2001)
Impressive feature list on AC inverter drives
Nord Gear is well known for its high quality gearmotors and gearboxes, but the company also manufactures a range of advanced AC inverter drives that perfectly complement its AC motor ranges.
News from Nord Drivesystems (16 November 2001)
Is your power factor correction equipment working?
Technical Background Article PFC Engineering increasingly finds that routine inspection and maintenance of power factor correction equipment is often given low priority or even overlooked; do you know if yours is working?
News from PFC Engineering (16 November 2001)
New miniature 1 kW AC/DC switch-mode power supply
The ETA FHH switch-mode AC/DC power supply, now available from Powerline, delivers a power output of up to 1 kW from a compact package with power-factor correction as standard
News from Powerline (16 November 2001)
Highly efficient, compact fixed transformers
REO has introduced a new range of single and three phase fixed transformers to suit a variety of applications, especially where space-saving is a necessity. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (16 November 2001)
New conveying systems for big UK cement site
User Application Article Bulk handling specialist Geo Robson and Co has helped Rugby Cement to fine-tune the clay conveying system at its new plant in Rugby, UK, based on the country's largest semi-wet process kiln
News from Robson Handling Technology (16 November 2001)
Compact proximity switch offers simple adjustment
The new Opto Bero C40 Shorty, is a compact proximity switch which monitors sequences in conveyor systems, and production and packaging applications.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (16 November 2001)
Neater design alternative to linear actuators
A new type of rotary actuator, based on 'recliner' car seat technology and subject to a Swedish patent, has been launched by SKF Engineering Products Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (16 November 2001)
Ensuring optimum solder paste release
The new-generation wafer-bumping stencils from Tecan Stencils are high-tolerance production aids which ensure optimum solder paste release characteristics
News from Tecan (16 November 2001)
Better accuracy than existing SCARA robots
Toshiba Machine has released two new SCARA robots, the TH-250 and TH-350, which provide better accuracy and repeatability than existing SCARA's, and offer quicker cycle times and faster motion. Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) (16 November 2001)
Largest Fadal vertical machining centre now in UK
US machine tool builder Fadal has extended its Performance Line range of vertical machining centres with the introduction of the VMC 6535 - the third, and largest model in the series.
News from Matchmaker M/C (16 November 2001)
Piston accumulators on Container Handler steering
User Application Article Parker Hannifin piston accumulators are specified on Kalmar's new RT 250 Rough Terrain Container Handler as part of the electronic-hydraulic 4-axle steering system. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (16 November 2001)
New partnerships for visualization software
Actify and Engineering.com have announced a strategic alliance to deliver Actify's 3D model and drawing visualization and distribution software to the global engineering community.
News from Actify (15 November 2001)
Independently commanded slides on linear stage
Anorad's new linear stage has two independently commanded slides that co-share two parallel linear bearing guides, a linear encoder scale, and the linear motor's magnet channel
News from Anorad UK (15 November 2001)
Instant wireless solution for industrial uses
Designed for use in hostile environments, AeroComm's AC3124 family of transceiver modules allow for year round, outdoor or indoor operation at temperatures of -40 to +80C.
News from Aerocomm (15 November 2001)
Driving down the cost of Automatic Meter Reading
Easy to install on existing telephone lines, the Telemodem 2 Standard is an affordable, industrial grade modem which allows the interrogation of remote meters where host power is available Brochure Available
News from Jekyll Electronic Technology (15 November 2001)
AutoVue viewing/mark-up tools to support ODB++(X)
Cimmetry Systems and Valor Computerized Systems have announced that Cimmetry will support Valor's ODB++(X) electronics CAD/CAM data format within its AutoVue suite of viewing/mark-up tools.
News from Cimmetry Systems (15 November 2001)
Stegmann encoder specialist moves company
CTL Components has appointed Jonathan Green to be responsible for developing CTL's agency for the extensive range of encoders, electronic counters and process displays manufactured by IVO
News from CTL Components (15 November 2001)
New Sales and Marketing man at software company
Cyco Software has appointed Ramon Burke as Director of Sales and Marketing for Europe, Middle East and Africa, overseeing the AutoManager Meridian and AutoManager TeamWork business units
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions (15 November 2001)
World's smallest two-slot CompactPCI subsystem
Elma has developed the world's smallest 2 slot CompactPCI subsystem, combining hot swap backplane, power supply, fans and disk-drive bay within a sturdy hot-dipped steel enclosure only 1u high
News from Elma Electronic UK (15 November 2001)
Record year for pneumatic automation giant
As it celebrates its 75th Anniversary, Pneumatic Automation specialist Festo has enjoyed a record year - both in terms of sales revenue and investment - returning 1,200 million Euros in turnover Brochure Available
News from Festo (15 November 2001)
Grippers, actuators and more in new CD catalogue
The Gimatic portfolio of pneumatic grippers, rotary actuators, indexing tables, linear actuators, slides, sensors and the famous "Gimapick" modules are featured in a new CD-Rom
News from FS Engineering (15 November 2001)
Spanish training establishment goes for Hysys
Hysys.Refinery, the refinery-wide modelling environment from Hyprotech and KBC, has been selected for the Instituto Superior de la Energia in Madrid, Spain
News from Aspen Technology (15 November 2001)
PTFE hose resistance to over 230 substances listed
Icore's lightweight and stainless-steel braided convoluted PTFE hoses are suitable for use with media,including oxygen, potable water, chemicals, fuel, hot oil, coolant and hydraulic fluid
News from Icore International (15 November 2001)
HPL Prototypes to take over Lotus site
HPL Prototypes has purchased the assets and ongoing business of Group Lotus's small satellite engineering facility at Allesley, near Coventry, UK
News from Lotus (15 November 2001)
High-volume production keeps stepper cost low
Mclennan Servo Supplies has introduced a range of Brushless DC Servo motors available at extremely competitive pricing since they are based on high-volume production stepper motor construction
News from McLennan Servo Supplies (15 November 2001)
Pattern-maker breaks into railway industry
NPL Technologies, the UK's largest pattern-maker and a major supplier to the automotive, aerospace and motor sport industries, has recently won a number of contracts in the railway industry
News from NPL Technologies (15 November 2001)
Try these tips for longer life from your bearings
Technical Background Article Keep new bearings in their original wrappings as long as possible and store them away from moisture where the temperature can be kept reasonably constant - just one in a series of tips from NSK Brochure Available
News from NSK UK (15 November 2001)
Water company awards three year drives contract
A Framework Contract has been awarded by Vivendi Water to Omron Electronics for the supply of drives for booster pumps, lift pumps, transfer pumps, chemical dosing and many other applications Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (15 November 2001)
Free Uninterruptible Power System offer at website
Pluginpower.com, the e-commerce branch of leading power quality management solutions provider Advance-Galatrek, is offering a free UPS with every fifteenth order placed at its Web Site
News from Riello UPS (15 November 2001)
Training courses in automation equipment expanded
In addition to courses covering Rockwell Automation systems, Routeco can also offer training on industrial Ethernet in association with Hirschmann, and machine safety with EJA and Pilz
News from Routeco (15 November 2001)
Power distribution boards for net data centres
Enclosures from Sarel are at the heart of a new range of power distribution boards which have been specifically developed for use in Internet data centres.
News from Sarel (15 November 2001)
Zero Halogen Wire for Munich Metro railcars
User Application Article Raychem ZH100 Thinwall Zero Halogen Wire, from Tyco Electronics, has been installed in all the primary cabling for the new Class C1.9 railcars, which are about to go into service on the Munich Metro. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics - Wire, Harness and Protection (15 November 2001)
Safety switches highly tolerant to misalignment
The new XCS-DM range of contactless coded magnetic safety switches from Telemecanique is ideal for ensuring that dangerous moving machinery is stopped as soon as the guard is opened
News from Schneider Electric (15 November 2001)
Spencer Franklin workholding equipment acquired
The agreed acquisition of Spencer Franklin by WDS further extends the UK's largest range of hydraulic workholding equipment available from a single source. Brochure Available
News from WDS (15 November 2001)
New hysteresis tension control product distributor
Well-established company DJ Automation has been appointed as a distributor in the south-east of England for ZF Industrial's range of hysteresis tension control products Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain (15 November 2001)
Self-powered Level Gauge for shallow storage tanks
Alan Cobham's self-powered Hydrostatic Level Gauge, is designed for use on shallow storage tanks of less than 0.5m height, where level measurement is required and a powered unit is not practical.
News from Flight Refuelling (14 November 2001)
Thermostatic valve controls temperature and costs!
A new flanged 'R' valve from Amot Controls, complements the existing range of self-contained temperature control valves, and is a lightweight and compact unit offering reduced maintenance costs Brochure Available
News from AMOT (14 November 2001)
Blind threaded steel studs a practical alternative
SpinTite blind threaded steel studs are designed to provide strong external threads in "blind" attachment applications, where only one side of a workpiece is accessible
News from Atlas Engineering (14 November 2001)
New guide covers protection for electric motors
A new 32-page guide from Baldor provides a handy introduction to the differences between the protection measures available for electric motors operating in harsh environments. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (14 November 2001)
CD-Roms help users of compressed air technology
Beko Technologies has produced CD-Roms on its Drypoint and Bekosplit products, as part of a project to create a product CD library that will allow customers to browse more in-depth information Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies (14 November 2001)
E-business savings for machine tool manufacturers
BigMachines has announced the availability of BigMachines for Machine Tools, an industry specific framework for tailoring the BigMachines software suite for the $30 billion machine tool industry.
News from BigMachines (14 November 2001)
Micro Energy Systems for the 21st Century seminar
A seminar on Micro Energy Systems for the 21st Century is being planned for May/June 2002, aiming to contrast the existing and developing generating systems in the range 20kW to 2MW
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (14 November 2001)
Integral limit switches on linear actuators
Lenze has launched a new range of linear actuators with integral limit switches offering a compact and economic solution to linear motion with stroke limiting Brochure Available
News from Lenze (14 November 2001)
Sandblasting system at very affordable price
The new Quikmask sandblasting package combines low cost and ease of use, making it ideal for the needs of enterprise educational establishments in addition to traditional shot-blasting users
News from Mega Electronics (14 November 2001)
Instrument takes to the air in pollution project
User Application Article A Michell Instruments dewpoint monitor is being used to verify the water vapour levels in order to gauge the boundary level of the aerosol and trace gases in the atmosphere, in a UK scientific project Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (14 November 2001)
Flexible distribution boards in a compact package
Manufactured to a very high standard, the Concept 3000 range of distribution boards have been designed to meet the needs of specifiers, electrical contractors and distributors
News from Moeller Electric (14 November 2001)
New spindle-driven electric linear actuator
Norgren has extended the world's largest range of rodless cylinders even further to incorporate a spindle-driven electric linear actuator and a precision heavy-duty cylinder.
News from Norgren (14 November 2001)
Independent plastics eMarketplace hits targets
Omnexus, the global, neutral eMarketplace created by the plastics industry for the plastics industry, has reached every scheduled benchmark during its first year
News from Omnexus (14 November 2001)
German-language version of plastics equipment site
Omnexus has launched a full German-language version of its new Equipment eMarketplace, the industry's first online site allowing customers to compare equipment information
News from Omnexus (14 November 2001)
Plastics industry news in German available online
Omnexus is offering plastics industry news in German to users of the Omnexus German Web site, with stories researched, written and compiled by the editorial team of K-Zeitung
News from Omnexus (14 November 2001)
Cost-effective PC control of up to eight servos
Ormec is introducing ServoWire SM, a new approach to "soft motion" control that reduces the cost and complexity of open PC-based motion control solutions.
News from Ormec Systems Corp (14 November 2001)
Parker Pneumatic Design Prize for 2001 awarded
The Parker Pneumatic Design Prize for 2001 has been shared by five students within London's Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, Department of Mechanical Engineering. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (14 November 2001)
More secure attachment of vehicle components
Autospec self-clinching fasteners are designed to reduce the number of parts needed for attachment, accelerate assembly, and promote neater and lighter component designs
News from PennEngineering (14 November 2001)
All-stainless strut hinge supports lids at 90deg
An innovative strut hinge (90-degree support hinge) has been devised and manufactured and is now stocked and sold around the world as a standard catalogue item by Protex Fasteners
News from Protex Fasteners (14 November 2001)
Hands-on Profibus course passed in style
The launch of the Certified Profibus Installer course on the 19th October developed and delivered at Manchester Metropolitan University was a great success, with all delegates passing the tests
News from Profibus Group (14 November 2001)
Root Cause Failure Analysis seminars announced
Reliability Center (RCI) has announced its 2002 public seminar offerings covering Root Cause Analysis Methods, Root Cause Failure Analysis Techniques, and Problem Solving Methods for Trainers
News from Reliability Center (14 November 2001)
HMI development environment covers embedded needs
Rockwell Automation is introducing the first Human Machine Interface development environment to support the full spectrum of both embedded and open HMI development requirements.
News from Rockwell Automation (14 November 2001)
John McEleney succeeds founder as CEO at CAD firm
SolidWorks founder and CEO Jon Hirschtick has decided to assume a new role as group executive for SolidWorks and its parent company Dassault Systemes.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (14 November 2001)
Leak detector ideal for medical products
User Application Article A complete Uson ostomy bag test system, whose quality is now assured to full FDA requirements, has been purchased by medical products manufacturer Salts Healthcare of Birmingham.
News from Uson (14 November 2001)
Needle valves in a wide choice of configurations
Waaree now offers Needle Valves in SS 304, SS 316, Carbon steel, Monel and other materials, as well as a choice of connections and options including multi turn spindles
News from Waaree Instruments (14 November 2001)
Useful new Handbook for Instrumentation engineers
Waaree Instruments has recently launched a Handbook for Instrumentation engineers which contains useful data on various process parameters required for day-to-day work
News from Waaree Instruments (14 November 2001)
Nylon hinges an attractive substitute for metal
Available in countersunk thru hole, tapped insert, or threaded stud versions, JW Winco's new line of Nylon Plastic Hinges are an attractive substitute for metal hinges
News from Winco (14 November 2001)
New combination analyser for CANbus environments
The new DL7200 CANbus signal analyser is a high-performance oscilloscope with CANbus trigger and analysis functions that allow waveform and digital data to be examined concurrently
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (14 November 2001)
Gearmotors take to the robot battleground
User Application Article Lawrence Feir approached Boding when he was building his robot.
News from Bodine Electric Company (14 November 2001)
Engine behind online plastics marketplace revealed
Omnexus has launched the plastics industry's first online site that allows customers to compare information and request quotations on equipment from multiple manufacturers in a neutral environment
News from BigMachines (13 November 2001)
Software company to be guided by Advisory Board
CoCreate Software has announced it has appointed an Advisory Board, consisting of software industry experts with a variety of backgrounds, as part of its strategy to map out new areas for growth.
News from CoCreate Software (13 November 2001)
New overhead line contract from GPU Power UK
Eastern Contracting has been awarded a schedule rate contract by GPU Power UK (Midlands Electricity) to carry out network improvements to its 11KV overhead lines in Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.
News from Alfred McAlpine Utility Services SE (13 November 2001)
Seals electronic newsletter highlights bearings
FTL Seals Technology has developed an electronic newsletter, and the first issue will highlight Engineered and Bearings Solutions along with Vibration Technology Brochure Available
News from FTL Seals Technology (13 November 2001)
New range of natural rubber antivibration mounts
FTL Seals Technology now offers a comprehensive range of antivibration mounts with a natural rubber spring/damping element and a range of shore hardnesses from 40 to 60 shore A Brochure Available
News from FTL Seals Technology (13 November 2001)
New elastomeric sealing system for hot tapping
Working with Advantica Technologies, FTL Seals Technology has developed and patented a primary elastomeric sealing system for use with a process known as hot tapping Brochure Available
News from FTL Seals Technology (13 November 2001)
Lead free, maintenance free Slide Bearings
Available from FTL Seals Technology is the Federal Mogul range of environmentally friendly products, including the maintenance free Glycodur slide-bearings range. Brochure Available
News from FTL Seals Technology (13 November 2001)
Shaft seals will retrofit most process equipment
Now available from FTL Seals Technology is the full range of Meco custom shaft seals, which use the patented Meco systems concept, based on a self-compensating driving elastomer Brochure Available
News from FTL Seals Technology (13 November 2001)
Bushings and bearings get FDA approval
FTL Seal Technology has announced that its Graphalloy range has been accepted by the FDA for "repeat use food contact equipment" in baking ovens, pumps, mixers and conveyors Brochure Available
News from FTL Seals Technology (13 November 2001)
Powerful data acquisition in a portable unit
Gould Nicolet Technologies' C-DAQ data acquisition system provides synchronised CAN bus data frames, up to 96 channels of traditional analogue inputs coupled with GPS position and time
News from LDS Test and Measurement (13 November 2001)
Modeling and collaboration tool gets the award
IX SPeeD Suite from ImpactXoft Corp has been selected as a winner of the Eighth Annual Innovation Awards by Computer Graphics World magazine
News from ImpactXoft Corp (13 November 2001)
Integrated acquisition functions for spectroscopy
Jobin Yvon has released its newest and most advanced spectroscopy suite specifically for use on the JY Raman microscopes and M-series spectrometer systems
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon (13 November 2001)
Ultrasonic cleaning baths go programmable
Kerry has developed bench-top ultrasonic cleaning baths which allow the user to pre-set exact cleaning times and temperatures, ensuring consistent levels of cleanliness from batch to batch
News from Kerry Ultrasonics (13 November 2001)
New interlock will mount in tighter locations
The type "NT" interlock by Kirk Key Interlock Company is designed to mount on the same bolt centers as the very popular type "F" interlock but will mount in tighter locations
News from Kirk Key Interlock Company (13 November 2001)
Inverters deliver 180% overload torque for 60secs
Lenze's new 8200 vector series, for motor powers 15 to 90kW offers increased performance and class leading communications flexibility at no extra cost, thanks to control software and hardware Brochure Available
News from Lenze (13 November 2001)
Custom low voltage distribution products - fast
Electrical low voltage distribution products tailored to meet unusual installation demands can now be supplied quickly and easily following the launch of Merlin Gerin's Modified Standard service
News from Merlin Gerin (13 November 2001)
CNC programming software is Solid Edge approved
Pathtrace has received the award by UGS of 'Certified Select Status' on the company's EdgeCAM Solid Machinist for Solid Edge off-line CNC programming software
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (13 November 2001)
Drum-emptying/transfer pump at very low cost
With a list price of under £100, the Pageboy Toppa drum-emptying/transfer pump is ideal for transferring small quantities of liquids such as, detergents, water- treatment chemicals and solutions
News from Pump Engineering (13 November 2001)
Fast and easy recording of voltage trends
LEM's newest power quality analyser, the VLog plug-in voltage recorder provides a fast and easy solution for recording the voltage trends, dropouts, harmonics and transients that often cause problems
News from LEM Instruments (13 November 2001)
Marketing Award for Six Step Energy Saving Plan
ABB has won the Electrical Industry Award for Marketing with a campaign promoting its "Six Step Energy Saving Plan", launched to coincide with the introduction of the Climate Change Levy
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (12 November 2001)
Fastening and fixing components move onto the web
Components Direct, the supplier of fastening and fixing components to small and medium size manufacturing companies, has launched a web site with constantly updated product details
News from Components Direct (12 November 2001)
PC link for DSOs, analysers and data acquisition
Gould-Nicolet has launched a range of powerful networking instruments which enable remote control and monitoring from another PC, all with built in Ethernet connectivity
News from LDS Test and Measurement (12 November 2001)
Testing software for universal testing machine
Ametek has now developed a new materials testing software package to coincide with the launch of its new Lloyd Instruments and Chatillon LFPlus universal testing machine.
News from Lloyd Instruments (12 November 2001)
Fluid viscosity measurement comes online
Once a mainstay of laboratory analysis, fluid viscosity measurement has now been brought on-line in the shape of XL Series Process Viscometers from Hydramotion. Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion (12 November 2001)
Everything needed to start bonding right away
Henkel Loctite Adhesives' new high performance Hot Melt Glue Gun kit provides everything needed to start bonding right away, including two super long (200mm), all-purpose glue sticks
News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives (12 November 2001)
Pocket-sized guide to heating system programmers
The new pocket-sized compatibility guide from heating control specialist, Invensys Climate Controls, makes life easy for those upgrading or replacing heating system programmers and time switches.
News from Invensys Climate Controls (12 November 2001)
Alarm specialist consolidates in Redditch
KAC has amalgamated all production and administration onto its existing site in Redditch to improve service levels through simplifying logistics and creating additional finished goods space
News from KAC Alarm Company (12 November 2001)
PCB assembler cuts rejects with cleaning system
User Application Article Electronic Technicians has seen an improvement in cleaning quality and a reduction in reject rates after the installation of a co-solvent cleaning system from Kerry Ultrasonics
News from Kerry Ultrasonics (12 November 2001)
Simulator now detects hidden patterns in datasets
Witness Miner is an innovative new tool within the Witness simulation and optimisation family which provides the ability to detect hidden patterns in datasets in a unique manner
News from Lanner Group (12 November 2001)
New high reliability 8V DC to DC converter
Martek Power Abbott has released the CB30S, a new high reliability, off-the-shelf, 28V DC to DC converter intended for industrial, military and aerospace applications Brochure Available
News from Martek Power (12 November 2001)
Automation and mechanical motion control team up
Rockwell Automation and Thomson Industries are pleased to announce a collaboration in the UK to provide comprehensive motion control solutions and services.
News from Rockwell Automation (12 November 2001)
Design analysis selected for US Military Academy
User Application Article The United States Military Academy at West Point has added 100 seats of Cosmos/Designstar to their Mechanical Engineering curriculum with ease of use as the deciding selection factor
News from Structural Research and Analysis Corp (12 November 2001)
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