News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 18 November
to Saturday 24 November 2001
New print engine minimises labeller downtime
Advanced Labelling Systems has announced the integration of the new Zebra PAX3 print engine as standard with the company's industrial, heavy-duty print and apply labelling system, the ALX 2038.
News from Advanced Labelling Systems (23 November 2001)
FEA used to optimize wheel design on solar car
User Application Article The American Solar Car Challenge was the first race for the eighth solar car designed and built by the Canadian Queen's University Solar Vehicle Team and the first to use Algor FEA software
News from Algor (23 November 2001)
Independent evaluation of visualization tools
During the annual Implementation Road Map conference, DH Brown and Associates released a research paper giving an independent evaluation of the suite of visualization tools offered by Cimmetry
News from Cimmetry Systems (23 November 2001)
Solenoid valve connectors to DIN43650A, B and C
A low cost range of DIN43650 solenoid valve connectors from Peters Indu-Produkt with indicators and electronic circuits is now available from Electroustic
News from Electroustic (23 November 2001)
Hydraulic oil filters for concrete plant
User Application Article Marley Building Materials has installed high-performance Filtroil hydraulic oil filters to improve the operational performance of mechanical handling equipment
News from Garfield Hydrol (23 November 2001)
Soybean-based RIM PU being used for exterior panel
User Application Article G.I.Plastek, in cooperation with John Deere and Bayer, is using ProTek In-Mold Coating System with a Soybean-based RIM polyurethane to produce exterior panels for John Deere combines
News from GI Plastek (23 November 2001)
Compact temperature monitors can replace 4 sensors
With four independently adjustable set-point outputs, the compact new TR8 temperature monitor from IFM Electronic offers savings on mounting, wiring and space Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (23 November 2001)
Digital compass modules about a third of the size
Inertial Aerosystems has introduced two new low cost Electronic Digital Compass modules designed for the OEM market in general compassing and navigation Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (23 November 2001)
Lowest priced fume extraction system available
Said to be the simplest and lowest priced fume extraction system currently available, Kaisertech's new KT4 unit has been designed to remove toxic fumes and vapours from the workbench. Brochure Available
News from Kaisertech (23 November 2001)
Modular workstation system for quality control
Lista has announced a modular workstation system, the Quality-Station, specially designed for quality control operations in all types of industrial production applications
News from Lista (23 November 2001)
Precision servo control meets flexible integration
Visualmotion 8, the latest open control system from the Bosch Rexroth Group, enables metalforming, handling and packaging machines to be more flexible and productive.
News from Bosch Rexroth - Electric Drives and Controls (23 November 2001)
Vacuum casting proves ideal for robot casing
User Application Article Vacuum casting resins achieved the speed of turnaround plus the translucent properties required to build the prototype models of Cybot, a new build-up robot available via a fortnightly magazine Brochure Available
News from MCP Tooling Technologies (23 November 2001)
Complex metal parts in 3 working days for MG Rover
User Application Article Thule Automotive has used Metal Part Casting technology, an alternative solution to traditional investment casting, to produce metal prototypes of mouldings for MG Rover. Brochure Available
News from MCP Tooling Technologies (23 November 2001)
Belarussian steelworks upgrade completed
Morgan Construction Company has successfully completed the installation and commissioning of the first phase of the modernization to the one-strand wire rod outlet at a steelworks in Belarus
News from Morgan Construction Company (23 November 2001)
New guide to brushed and brushless DC motors
A free four-page "Product Guide and Index to Bulletins" profiles the complete line of Pittman Lo-Cog brush-commutated and Elcom brushless DC motors and gearmotors.
News from PennEngineering Motion Technologies - Europe (23 November 2001)
Chrome plating on Superfortress lasts for 50 years
When walker Keith Stevens found the wreck of a Boeing Superfortress on Bleaklow Moor in Derbyshire, he noticed the hard chrome plating on the landing gear had survived almost intact
News from Poeton Industries (23 November 2001)
Linear tube with teeth improves robot efficiency
User Application Article Reliance had no hesitation in recommending the use of Tubular Rack to engineers at an innovative medical equipment manufacturer in Switzerland for a new robotic sampling station
News from Reliance Precision Mechatronics (23 November 2001)
Temperature data logger truly miniature at 17mm
Measuring only 17mm in diameter and 6mm high, Signatrol's fully sealed, stainless steel SL50 temperature data logger truly can be described as miniature
News from Signatrol (23 November 2001)
3D CAD gets innovative toy baseball bat to market
User Application Article Eight year old Jacob Dunnack is about to bring his own invention, a hollow plastic baseball bat that stores balls inside, to market, with the help of Solidworks 3D CAD software
News from SolidWorks Corporation (23 November 2001)
New operator training kit for oscilloscope users
The new Tektronix operator training kit provides education about the features, uses and basic operation of an oscilloscope through its extensive instructions and step-by-step lab exercises Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (23 November 2001)
Sales increase in 2001 for electrical giant
In the first nine months of 2001, consolidated sales for Schneider Electric increased by 5.9%, equivalent to a sales growth of 2.3% on a constant structural and currency basis
News from Schneider Electric (23 November 2001)
Better connection from PCB mount terminal blocks
Now stocked by Aerco are the 236 and 256 series of PCB mount terminal blocks from Wago that use the highly innovative Cage Clamp spring pressure connection system.
News from Aerco (22 November 2001)
E-Business workshop coming up in in Cambridge
The British Gear Association is holding an e-Business event in Cambridge in conjunction with Hertfordshire and the surrounding counties Business Links on Wednesday, December 5
News from British Mechanical Power Transmission Association (22 November 2001)
Integrated modular avionics challenges discussed
Julian Lea-Jones of ERA Technology will warn that the gains offered by integrated modular avionics require a a change in approach to aircraft system design, at the forthcoming Avionics Conference
News from ERA Technology (22 November 2001)
A real family of contactors and thyristor units
Eurotherm has launched an extensive new family of power control devices, the 7000 Series, capable of accurately controlling a wide spectrum of electrical loads up to 750kW
News from Eurotherm (22 November 2001)
Liquid adhesive for breakthrough glass golf club
User Application Article Application engineers at Henkel Loctite Adhesives helped when golf club manufacturer Snowdon Golf needed advice on suitable adhesives for an innovative new golf putter
News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives (22 November 2001)
First Japanese client for refinery design software
User Application Article Fuji Oil will be using Hysys.Refinery to help generate high quality Linear Program data for its Crude Fractionation Towers, Fluid Cat Cracker and Continuous Catalytic Reformer
News from Aspen Technology (22 November 2001)
Innovative marketing method for sealing technology
A new advanced sealing technology called LaserFace, which has been introduced by John Crane, is being supplied to users on a remarkable "reliability or performance related basis"
News from Crane (22 November 2001)
Ultrasonic cleaning cuts downtime for moulders
Ultrasonic frequencies created by the Kerry Pulsatron Mk III generator are perfectly suited to the critical surfaces of mould tools which can easily become damaged by aggressive cleaning methods
News from Kerry Ultrasonics (22 November 2001)
Distribution Switchrooms cut costs in Scotland
User Application Article The Royal Yacht Britannia Visitor Centre will be among the sites to be powered by new Merlin Gerin Compact integrated Distribution Switchrooms being installed for Scottish Power
News from Merlin Gerin (22 November 2001)
Convenient way of identifying cables positively
The new Heatex range of user-printed heatshrink marker sleeves from Partex offers a convenient and cost-effective way of identifying cables positively and permanently, even in tough environments
News from Partex Marking Systems (UK) (22 November 2001)
Drives part of water clean up system at Heathrow
User Application Article Rockwell Automation has supplied two 160kW Allen-Bradley 1336 12-pulse configured drives for a new water treatment system designed to handle run off water from BAA's Heathrow Airport.
News from Rockwell Automation (22 November 2001)
Radical new sculptures use SKF precision balls
Using thousands of precision steel balls donated by SKF, Antony Gormley is creating a radical new collection of sculptures that owe much to engineering practices in their construction Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (22 November 2001)
Shock absorbers for extreme-operating conditions
SKF Engineering Products has released the innovative Perret range of shock absorbers that are able to operate reliably in high temperatures of up to 180C. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (22 November 2001)
Distributor commended at Electrical Awards
WF Electrical is pleased to announce that it was highly commended at this year's annual Electrical Industry awards in the 'Commitment to Service' category.
News from WF Electrical (22 November 2001)
New metric repair kits for damaged screw threads
Helical wire thread inserts manufacturer WTI Fasteners has introduced a new range of cost effective metric hex kits, for professional repair/salvage of damaged or worn threads.
News from WTI Fasteners (22 November 2001)
Long-term stability from calibration source
The new Digistant 4462 precision calibration source for voltage, current and thermocouple applications from Cropico has been designed to combine low drift and noise with high long-term stability Brochure Available
News from Cropico (22 November 2001)
LCD monitor racks up space savings
The Stealth FlatRack is an ultrathin LCD monitor with built-in keyboard and track-pad mouse.
News from Stealth Computer Corporation (22 November 2001)
Process Valve shortform complements main catalogue
Asco Joucomatic's new, short form Process Valve catalogue is a single source for all process valve requirements, providing a quick and easy aid for selecting valves Brochure Available
News from Asco Numatics (21 November 2001)
Essential guide to the fundamentals of steel belts
Belt Technologies Europe has updated its 26 page Design Guide and Engineers' Reference for Metal Belts with essential reference material on the fundamentals of steel belts and their applications
News from Belt Technologies Europe (21 November 2001)
Highly flexible, modular vacuum pumping system
A new vacuum pumping system from BOC Edwards offers customised solutions for a wide range of central vacuum requirements, at off-the-shelf prices.
News from Edwards (21 November 2001)
Big turbine bypass valves order for power plant
CCI has received a million dollar order for the supply of turbine bypass valves for the upcoming construction of Sempra Energy Resources' Mesquite generating station.
News from CCI (21 November 2001)
Anti-tamper mechanism on trapped key interlocks
The new Guardmaster-Prosafe range of electro-mechanical trapped key interlocks are manufactured from 316 stainless steel and have a unique anti-tamper mechanism
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (21 November 2001)
Spanish Mint turns to field-based architecture
User Application Article The Spanish Royal Mint has selected PlantWeb field-based architecture and engineering services from Emerson Process Management for its security-paper plant in Burgos, Spain
News from Emerson Process Management - Systems and Industry (21 November 2001)
Loop Calibrator features easy-to-use interface
The new Fluke 707 Loop Calibrator can source, measure and simulate loop currents with an accuracy around 2.5 times that of other loop calibrators in its class Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (21 November 2001)
Linear motion firm highlights complete automation
Hepco's ability to design and supply complete automation systems is a burgeoning part of the company's business and is now the subject of new six-page gatefold leaflet Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (21 November 2001)
Cost-effective new one-piece shaft coupler
For miniature precision drive applications, the new Huco Micro-Beam coupler offers an extremely cost-effective means of dealing with shaft misalignment whilst ensuring high positional accuracy. Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork (21 November 2001)
Award for modelling and collaboration software
Digital modeling and global design collaboration siftware IX SPeeD Suite from ImpactXoft has been selected as a winner of the December 2001 Editors' Choice Award by Cadence magazine
News from ImpactXoft Corp (21 November 2001)
Crude oil sampling from the pipeline of choice
User Application Article Two Jiskoot Co-Jetix combined JetMix and Fast Loop crude oil sampling systems have been shipped from the UK to Singapore for installation in a unique configuration between pairs of 50in pipelines
News from Jiskoot (21 November 2001)
3D CAD part models linked directly to new CMMs
Automated Precision is to bundle Metrix Build!IT software as a real-time interfaces for the API Laser Tracker II coordinate measuring machine
News from Metrix Software Solutions (21 November 2001)
Intelligent relay controls university lighting
User Application Article Easy relays from Moeller offered a simple solution for a dramatic lighting arrangement featuring concentric rings of pavement uplights at the University of North London
News from Moeller Electric (21 November 2001)
Easy automation of small-screw insertion
The Stickscrew System for fast and accurate small-screw insertion now offers users the capability to fully automate the process of installing small screws in metal or plastic components
News from PennEngineering (21 November 2001)
Sensor gives simple analogue feedback on cylinders
Penny and Giles Controls' new ICS100 in-cylinder sensor is designed for use in lower cost hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders that require a simple form of analogue feedback Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (21 November 2001)
Motor cuts noise associated with ventilator fans
Sun Tunnel Systems' solar-powered "Fan-Attic" roof ventilator fan utilizes the sun to power a Lo-Cog Series 14000 brush-commutated DC motor manufactured by Pittman
News from PennEngineering Motion Technologies - Europe (21 November 2001)
Sensor for double-sheet control in paper/plastics
The new ultrasonic Sonar BeroRX2210 sensor from Siemens improves double-sheet control in paper, plastics and metal foil handling applications and offers rapid identification of faults
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (21 November 2001)
Screws/adhesives added to standard parts lineup
WDS has now added to its range of over 10,000 products with Unbrako screws and RiteLok adhesives, which will complement much of the standard parts range Brochure Available
News from WDS (21 November 2001)
Safety lighting supplier's website improved
Wolf Safety, the Sheffield-based supplier of portable safety lighting products, has recently improved its website and features well-defined diagrams and practical informative technical data
News from Wolf Safety Lamp Company (21 November 2001)
Voltage Stabilisers handle mains inconsistencies
Advance-Galatrek has launched a new range of Automatic Voltage Stabilisers (AVS), which are ideal for geographical regions that are subject to inconsistencies in the mains supply
News from Advance Electronics (20 November 2001)
New thermal printer offres serious speed increase
The BP-2461 is a new version of an existing printer with many improved features, amongst which a speed increase of 33 percent is the most evident. Brochure Available
News from Brady Lab (20 November 2001)
UL accreditation for AC brushless servomotor firm
Specialist servomotor manufacturer Control Techniques Dynamics is poised to expand sales of its Unimotor range of AC brushless servomotors in the USA following the company achieving UL accreditation.
News from Control Techniques Dynamics (20 November 2001)
Award for collaborative product design software
CoCreate Software has earned an Editors' Choice Award from Cadence magazine - for the second time this year - this time, for its CoCreate OneSpace Solution Suite
News from CoCreate Software (20 November 2001)
Clean, high quality parts in half the time
The Raptor M8 high speed CNC machining centre is a complete turnkey solution for fast, high precision machining in aluminum and other non-ferrous metals.
News from Datron Dynamics (20 November 2001)
Spherical roller bearings have eccentric locking
Emerson Power Transmission has announced a new 20 page catalogue, BMSRB-01, which presents Browning heavy-duty spherical roller bearings with new eccentric locking.
News from Emerson Power Transmission (20 November 2001)
Temperature controllers can be set up by PC
ERO UK has announced the availability of a Configuration Port Interface (CPI) kit, allowing its recently launched low cost LME/LDE temperature controllers to be set up using a standard desktop PC
News from ERO UK (20 November 2001)
High-end control brought to mainstream inverters
Eurotherm Drives has launched a new range of extremely high torque, sensorless vector inverters, with powers extending from 0.25kW to 90kW
News from Parker Hannifin - SSD (20 November 2001)
Coax Connectors provide significant space savings
Ideally suited to densely populated electronic packages, Harwin's Micro-Miniature Coax Connector series provides significant space savings, whilst maintaining good RF characteristics/performance
News from Harwin (20 November 2001)
Stencil cleaner significantly reduces SMD rejects
Kerry Ultrasonics has produced a stencil cleaner for use with aqueous-based cleaning solutions that significantly reduces SMD manufacturers' reject rates.
News from Kerry Ultrasonics (20 November 2001)
All-in-one packaged Distribution Substation
A new brochure describes in detail the Merlin Gerin Metalclad Distribution Substation (MDS), an all-in-one package, that saves time, money and contractor workload.
News from Merlin Gerin (20 November 2001)
High thermal capacity from tension control brake
The new BTB-12 Tension Control Brake provides easy installation and maintenance, and is ideal for corrugating, labeling, printing, and various other web tension control applications
News from Nexen Group (20 November 2001)
Suspension system offers new joints and couplings
Rolec has added three new components to its robust and adjustable Quadro suspension system, making it even more versatile for machine controllers and industrial process control equipment
News from OKW Enclosures (20 November 2001)
Ford award for sensor development work
The Ford Motor Company has presented Dr Colin Morgan of Oxford Sensor Technology with a Henry Ford Technical Achievement Award for the development of an innovative new sensor system
News from Oxford Sensor Technology (20 November 2001)
More seminars on surface coating technology
Poeton Industries is preparing a new series of its seminars on surface coating technology to help engineers get the best from the often bewildering range of surface treatments available
News from Poeton Industries (20 November 2001)
New control products to EtherNet/IP specification
Rockwell Automation has introduced additions to the ControlLogix, ProcessLogix, FLEX I/O, and PanelView product ranges from Allen-Bradley designed to the open, EtherNet/IP networking specification
News from Rockwell Automation (20 November 2001)
Light barrier handles extreme light interference
The new Siguard 3RG784 light barrier is a horizontally or vertically mounting device, rated to IP65, and suitable for safety applications up to EN954-1 Category 4
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (20 November 2001)
Latest 3D CAD software has five key benefits
The latest enhancements and innovations incorporated into SolidWorks 2001Plus enable engineers and designers to slash design time, reduce design costs, and minimize production errors
News from SolidWorks Corporation (20 November 2001)
Multipoint latch actuated by single handle pull
Southco's new Door Edge Multipoint Compression System offers installation, size and flexibility advantages for indoor enclosures in telecommunications, computer, and industrial machinery
News from Southco (20 November 2001)
Advanced features on low priced smoke detector
The new ECO1000 range from System Sensor Europe consists of a photoelectric detector, a combined photo-thermal unit and fixed and rate-of-rise thermal detectors.
News from System Sensor Europe (20 November 2001)
Wider range of air compressors announced
Tom Parker of Preston has launched a new improved range of Panther air compressors, with new models offering outputs of 75 and 100 litres per minute respectively, a 24 litre tank and pressure ratings
News from Tom Parker (20 November 2001)
LED cuts out expensive LCD on membrane panels
Switch status on membrane control panels is normally indicated by a remote LCD elsewhere in the unit, but Wasp has developed a switch activated LED situated in the corner of the switch
News from Wasp (20 November 2001)
Big improvements to maths and engineering software
New Mathcad 2001i delivers full support for Windows XP, improvements in usability, more data acquisition choices, enhanced security, streamlined web publishing, and expanded problem solving functions Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (19 November 2001)
Weigh system success at Salt Union concrete silos
User Application Article AV Technology's unique Siloweigh system has successfully completed a rigorous 12 month trial on a 350 tonne salt storage silo at Salt Union's Runcorn plant. Brochure Available
News from AV Technology Silo-Weigh (19 November 2001)
Handheld video signal generator for PAL and NTSC
The TSG95, now available from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments), is a handheld video signal generator designed for use in the installation and maintenance of analogue composite video systems.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (19 November 2001)
Royal visit for opto engineering specialists
DCE Holne R and D, the specialist opto engineering, product development, prototyping and consultancy, was visited by HRH The Duke of York recently
News from DCE Holne RandD (19 November 2001)
Milling and engraving in one production process
Datron Dynamics has introduced the M5, a system that can perform milling and engraving in one production process, increase production times, and eliminate secondary processes
News from Datron Dynamics (19 November 2001)
Product performance crucial in adhesives business
Research from Frost and Sullivan reveals that in the European furniture and woodworking adhesives business, customers place more emphasis on product performance and delivery than on price and support
News from Frost and Sullivan (19 November 2001)
Web distribution for SCADA software
The Saturn SCADA system is a powerful management tool that will view and report on production processes effortlessly - and it's available for download over the web
News from Hexatec Systems (19 November 2001)
Touch screen controllers mount either way!
The new E610 and E615 Graphic Touch Screen HMIs have the ability to be mounted in either Landscape or Portrait formats offering more options to utilise the panel space Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (19 November 2001)
Integrating drive/control electronics in sensors
Micro Circuit Engineering is developing a capability for the integration of drive and control electronics in sensor applications such as pressure and flow measurement and accelerometers
News from MCE Tewkesbury (19 November 2001)
Bajaj opts for specialist automaotive CAE software
User Application Article Bajaj Auto, India's largest manufacturer of motorcycles, scooters and three-wheeler vehicles, has placed a large order for Ricardo Wave, Valdyn and Camspring powertrain software products
News from Ricardo (19 November 2001)
Ten years of quality accreditation reached
RDP is celebrating 10 years of quality accreditation and now has products with recorded failures of zero over two years and zero non-conformities of ISO9001 regularly reported by BSI auditors Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (19 November 2001)
KSR Engineering chooses strain gauge system
User Application Article KSR Engineering, which specialises in brake, clutch and accelerator mechanisms for many international car makers, chose RDP's Modular 600 series as the central component for strain gauge measurement Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (19 November 2001)
Individually enclosed MCCBs/switch disconnectors
The Stratum 63 range of MCCBs and switch disconnectors have individually enclosed moulded case and are supplied as a complete, ready assembled unit
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (19 November 2001)
Switch disconnectors rated to IP55 and IP52
Siemens Automation and Drives has introduced a new range of IP55 and IP52 rated switch disconnectors which complies with BS EN60947-3:1992 and is available both with fuses and without.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (19 November 2001)
HRC Distribution Boards in IP42 and IP55 ratings
The new Stratum 416 series of HRC Distribution Boards have a fully shrouded central busbar system and gland plates, top and bottom, that are fully removable
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (19 November 2001)
Design review software is Best New CAD Product
SolidWorks' e-mail-based design review software, eDrawings 2.0, won the "Best New CAD Product" award at the Computers in Manufacturing (CIM) show in Birmingham this year
News from SolidWorks Corporation (19 November 2001)
Information on welding thermoplastics on the web
Information on welding thermoplastic materials is now available free on TWI's website, along with additional technical information on a broad range of welding and joining-related subjects
News from TWI (The Welding Institute) (19 November 2001)
Large floor borers still offer flexibility
The Union P/PC range of horizontal live spindle boring and milling machining centres are believed to be the most flexible and universally applicable machines for processing large workpieces accurately
News from Ward CNC Machinery (19 November 2001)
Single source flow controls the key for Silberline
Non-leafing aluminium-based pigment supplier Silberline selected Invensys Flow Control because it was able to provide a single point of contact for a recent project's entire flow control dimension
News from Flowserve (19 November 2001)
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