News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 16 December
to Saturday 22 December 2001
New switch man for electrical supplier's team
With 37 years experience in the aerospace industry behind him, Ted Rayment is moving from Honeywell to join the Aerco Design Support Team as switch specialist
News from Aerco (21 December 2001)
New name behind switch from filament lamps to LEDs
Aerco has been appointed as a distributor by Marl International, which manufactures a wide range of LED products as diverse as filament bulb replacements and light towers for conveyors
News from Aerco (21 December 2001)
Tablet PC can be combined with docking station
Amplicon has recently added a portable rugged tablet PC, which can be combined with a docking station to perform as a desktop, to its product range.
News from Amplicon (21 December 2001)
Big range of pre-treatment spraying assemblies
A complete range of pre-treatment equipment, specifically designed to increase efficiency and cut the cost and time associated with installation and maintenance, is now available from Bete
News from Bete (21 December 2001)
Stainless pressure transmitters for use in Zone 1
Bourdon Haenni is introducing the X910 and X510 series, which are stainless steel, explosion proof pressure transmitters for use in Zone 1 hazardous areas.
News from Baumer Group (21 December 2001)
Detecting minute pinholes at full production speed
User Application Article Copper and stainless steel producer Outokumpu Oyj has integrated Cognex's SmartView system to perform quality inspection on its high-speed copper line in Finspang, Sweden Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (21 December 2001)
Distribution agreement for power semiconductors
Dynex Semiconductor has announced that it has signed a global distribution agreement for their line of power semiconductors, including IGBTs, thyristors and diodes with Richardson Electronics
News from Dynex Semiconductor (21 December 2001)
Indicators ideal for shaft drive position readouts
The Elesa-Clayton DD51 and DD52 direct drive Digital Position indicators are 4 and 5 digit sealed case units in a high impact technopolymer housing ideal for shaft drive position readouts Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (21 December 2001)
176 page catalogue gives full data on couplings
Emerson Power Transmission has published a new 176 page catalogue KSP-02, which includes complete application engineering and selection data on Kop-Flex, Browning and Morse couplings.
News from Emerson Power Transmission (21 December 2001)
New single operation radial pin-push cylinder lock
In Emka's new cylinder lock, a novel means of operation is combined with a high security non-standard key type favoured for equipment such as computer cabinets, fruit machines and locker systems Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (21 December 2001)
Temperature controller modified to client order
User Application Article When temperature calibration specialist Isotech began work on a new high accuracy product range, it asked Eurotherm to provide assistance in providing temperature controllers and indicators
News from Eurotherm (21 December 2001)
Software brings data together at BAE Systems
User Application Article BAE Systems is using CADfix as a central resource of geometric data at its Electromagnetic Engineering and Test department based at Warton, Lancashire
News from TranscenData Europe (21 December 2001)
Panel manufacturing given clearer overview
User Application Article GE Fanuc Cimplicity 5.0 Plant Edition software was used to implement the visualisation in the control system for a new 80m long manufacturing line at laminated panel manufacturer Pflaum and Soehne Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (21 December 2001)
Gantry handling modules for packaging systems
User Application Article Corrugated box plant and conveyor equipment specialist Avanti turned to Gudel UK to provide high speed, precision positioning equipment for its Impress packaging and handling system
News from Gudel UK (21 December 2001)
Fieldbus motor starter for decentralised control
Harting's new PowerSwitch AS-i is a Fieldbus controlled motor starter for the decentralised control of electric motors in applications such as industrial conveyor systems
News from Harting (21 December 2001)
Level sensor resists soiling and foaming effects
The compact new LI electronic level sensor from IFM Electronic is designed to provide ultra-reliable level detection in almost any liquid Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (21 December 2001)
Powerful ultrasonic cleaning from compact device
Kerry Ultrasonics has added a new style of submersible ultrasonic transducer and generator to its product range, which delivers a powerful ultrasonic cleaning action but is also highly compact
News from Kerry Ultrasonics (21 December 2001)
New range of high temperature IR thermometers
Cyclops 53, a general purpose high temperature thermometer providing fast reliable readings from 600 to 3000C, is one of a complete new range of high temperature portable infrared thermometers Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (21 December 2001)
Up to 500,000 magnets being despatched every week
Additional equipment to meet demand for rare earth permanent magnets cut to close tolerances has been installed at Magnequench's new UK factory, with up to 500,000 pieces being despatched every week
News from Precision Magnetics (21 December 2001)
Gearboxes save the need for extra design work
Micromech has introduced the TR range of low cost BGT planetary gearheads offering repeatable positioning resolutions of between 0.1 degree and 15 arc/secs (0.004 degree) in motor half-step mode
News from Micromech (21 December 2001)
Precision couplings for encoders and small drives
Motor Technology has launched a new range of low-cost, miniature, precision couplings for use with encoders, potentiometers, tachogenerators, stepper motors and small servodrives.
News from Motor Technology (21 December 2001)
SW England distributor for marine gearboxes
Newage Transmissions has extended its relationship with Mermaid Marine by appointing the company as its principal distributor and service agent for PRM marine gearboxes in the South West of England
News from Newage Transmissions (21 December 2001)
New type of '3D' instrument cluster display
Planar Systems has developed a new type of '3-dimensional' instrument cluster display in conjunction with automotive suppliers Sagem and Johnson Controls
News from Planar Systems (21 December 2001)
Rapid Response service for chain supply
Renold Chain has launched what it has called its Rapid Response service for engineers and distributors needing either standard or non-standard attachment chain.
News from Renold Chain (21 December 2001)
Pneumatics support helps with welding machines
User Application Article As part of a pro-active role with Garrandale Systems, SMC Pneumatics had significant input on important detail engineering issues during the development of some modular automatic welding equipment
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (21 December 2001)
116 different models in new photosensors range!
The new Osiris Design 18 photosensor range from Telemecanique includes no fewer than 116 different 18mm-diameter cylindrical-body photosensors including metal-bodied and plastic-bodied devices
News from Schneider Electric (21 December 2001)
New reward programme for electrical distributors
Schneider Electric, has introduced a novel and substantially enhanced reward programme for its distributors which it says will result in significant financial and other benefits
News from Schneider Electric (21 December 2001)
High accuracy level on universal milling machine
With a universal milling head able to swivel through 90 degrees, the Hermle U630 Universal milling machine has been developed for prototype, mould and die and small batch machining
News from StarragHeckert UK (21 December 2001)
New Italian distributor for CAD/CAM software
VX Corporation has teamed up with Unocad to market VX software in Northern Italy, initially Overdrive 5.5, the latest version of VX's CAD/CAM technology with scores of new functions and enhancements
News from VX Corporation (21 December 2001)
Bringing together industrial design and CAD
Technical Background Article VX Corporation offers some suggestions to help guide the designer searching for tools that provide easier, more affordable and more complete design through manufacturing capabilities
News from VX Corporation (21 December 2001)
Hydraulic cylinders for new extrusion machines
User Application Article Parker Hannifin series 2H heavy-duty tie-rod hydraulic cylinders have been specified for the electro-hydraulic control system on Holton Machinery's new range of continuous extrusion machines Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (21 December 2001)
Shaft couplings combine best of both worlds
Rino Industries has launched a new range of rubber, jaw-type shaft couplings that are said to combine the zero-backlash advantages of metal with the general advantages of rubber couplings.
News from Ondrives/Rino Industries (21 December 2001)
Water-jet cutting creates seals for any need
The Water-Jet system, recently up-graded by Economos, is capable of slicing through virtually any material, ranging from foam packing to sheets of steel, marble blocks and even plates of titanium Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (21 December 2001)
Big order for digitised data QA from power firm
After being awarded a £1.6 million order, Cad-Capture will be responsible for the quality assurance of digitised data for United Utilities' electricity supply network in the North West of England
News from Cad-Capture (20 December 2001)
CANbus interfaces for embedded applications
The Peak System range of CANbus modules and interfaces offer facilities for integrating local CAN communications into embedded systems for industrial applications
News from Computer Solutions (20 December 2001)
Small kiosk printer keeps depth to a minimum
DED is offering the NP-MMK2 upright 2" kiosk printer, which is ideal for applications where depth is kept to a minimum, a common feature in most modern kiosks.
News from DED (20 December 2001)
Brewery gets 18-month payback in cutting limescale
User Application Article Wadworth Brewery has successfully installed the Scalewatcher-Enigma scale control system onto its hot water storage tank and mains cold water supply to the Brewery
News from Environmental Treatment Concepts (20 December 2001)
Fan can be built to any level of waterproofing
The 912HB is a new waterproof fan from Fan Technology that is supplied as standard conforming to IP55 but can be built to any specified level of waterproofing.
News from Fan Technology (20 December 2001)
Limit switch makes life easier for elevator OEMs
Honeywell has introduced a limit switch designed for fast, easy wiring by OEMs in applications such as elevators, moving stairs, scissor/platform lifts, material handling and food and beverage
News from Honeywell Sensing and Control (20 December 2001)
3D CAD for the world's biggest-ever helium balloon
User Application Article 3D modelling software Catia is being used to build the world's biggest-ever helium balloon, designed to set a new 25 mile altitude record in manned balloon flight.
News from Incat (20 December 2001)
Glands for EMC protection and panel termination
The KG3 and KG4 EMC panel glands provide high levels of overall and/or individual screening and are ideal for use where a cable screen has to be terminated at a bulkhead, panel or enclosure entrance
News from KEC (20 December 2001)
Extension opened to power company's plant
Lambda has officially opened the new extension to its Ilfracombe manufacturing plant, designed to house the company's telecom rectifier power supply business Brochure Available
News from Lambda (20 December 2001)
DC noise filters ideally suited to telecom uses
Lambda has unveiled two new ranges of DC noise filters that are ideally suited to telecom applications: the compact on-board PAN 4820 and the in-line MBS48. Brochure Available
News from Lambda (20 December 2001)
New environmentally friendly method of cleaning
A fast, environmentally friendly and cost effective method of cleaning virtually any type of material can now be achieved by using the technologically advanced Cryonomic dry ice cleaning system.
News from MSM (20 December 2001)
Creating a jellyfish friendly circulation system
User Application Article Precision Pipework was asked if it could come up with an idea to circulate seawater in an observation tank containing jellyfish - while not damaging these delicate creatures
News from Precision Pipework (20 December 2001)
AC electromagnets for vibratory feeder systems
REO has introduced a new range of nickel-plated, AC electromagnets for driving vibratory feeder systems commonly used in the packaging and automated production industries Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (20 December 2001)
First CTIA Approved Testing Laboratory in the UK
The Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association has recently appointed Radio Frequency Investigation as a fully qualified CTIA Approved Testing Laboratory
News from Radio Frequency Investigation (20 December 2001)
916MHz version of transmitter and receiver modules
The addition of a 916MHz version to its T6/R6 range of transmitter and receiver modules, has enabled RF Solutions to satisfy applications in the United States.
News from RF Solutions (20 December 2001)
Miniature SIP relays offer high board density
The small size of the Coto Technology 9011 and 9012 miniature SIP relays offers high board density, a factor that is complemented by hermetically sealed contacts to provide longer life spans
News from Rhopoint Components (20 December 2001)
Ball/rollerscrews for electric moulding machines
Using the SKF range of ballscrews, injection, ejection and clamping can be provided from an electric motor drive for moulding machines with up to 100 tonnes clamping load Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (20 December 2001)
Low power consumption from soft start valve
SMC's new Soft Start Valve, series AV5000, gradually increases supply pressure during start up, and will rapidly exhaust system air when the supply is shut off.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (20 December 2001)
Free guide to measuring airspeed and altitude
NASA's Measurement of Aircraft Airspeed and Altitude publication, 316-pages in length, is now available free of charge by download from SpaceAge Control
News from SpaceAge Control (20 December 2001)
AC drives up to 160 kW at huge Welsh Water project
User Application Article Wales' largest ongoing civil engineering project, Cardiff's £185 million waste water treatment plant, features over 60 variable speed drives from Control Techniques Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques (19 December 2001)
OCV and OCR software available for vision sensors
Cognex has added high-performance optical character verification and optical character recognition software tools to its In-Sight vision sensor products Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (19 December 2001)
How to overcome leaks from compressed air systems
Technical Background Article Graham Coats of energy saving specialists Energair gives some tips on how to overcome leakage from compressed air systems and boost your company's bottom line Brochure Available
News from Energair Solutions (19 December 2001)
Airbus UK Supply Chain Excellence Award presented
Icore International has won a coveted Bronze Award in the Supply Chain Excellence Award program operated by Airbus UK after assessments of business excellence and manufacturing excellence
News from Icore International (19 December 2001)
New low cost probe-style digital multimeter
Meterman has introduced a low cost probe-style digital multimeter featuring a digital display, offering up to 3400 counts, an analogue bar-graph and Data Hold facility
News from Meterman Test Tools (19 December 2001)
Three-in-one hardness tester now has dolphin nose
Mitutoyo's WizHard HR-521 three-in-one hardness tester can undertake Rockwell, Rockwell Superficial and Brinell testing all within a single compact unit. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) (19 December 2001)
Faster conversion of scanned drawings to DXF
The low cost software for converting scanned paper drawings to DXF, Scan2CAD Pro, is now up to three times faster at vectorizing and has Command Line operation
News from Softcover International (19 December 2001)
Successful road test for car brake system
Carbon ceramic friction materials maker Surface Transforms has successfully completed a 1,000 mile European road test on its brakes for high performance road cars following dynamometer testing.
News from Surface Transforms (19 December 2001)
Retrofit market licence for co-injection process
Twinshot Technologies has announced the formalization of an international licensing agreement that authorizes Spirex to provide Twinshot's unique co-injection process to the retrofit market
News from Twinshot Technologies (19 December 2001)
Steel belts form screen for the removal of solids
A novel application of steel belts manufactured by Belt Technologies is their use as a fine perforated screen for the removal of solids in effluent treatment plants.
News from Belt Technologies Europe (18 December 2001)
11 new modules for engineering software suite
CoCreate Software has released OneSpace 2002 Solution Suite, which combines SolidDesigner, WorkManager, ME10 and OneSpace, with new capabilities and 11 new modules
News from CoCreate Software (18 December 2001)
Uprated conditioners handle smart digital signals
The new Beta signal conditioning modules build on the field experience of Alpha, which has been manufactured since 1985 and now includes over 30 basic models and thousands of variants Brochure Available
News from Lee-Dickens (18 December 2001)
Fractional horse power motors for any application
The standard range of Leroy Somer FHP motors (rated up to 1 kW) is now extensive and includes 2,4 and 6 pole single and three-phase asynchronous, together with three-phase multi-speed
News from Leroy Somer (18 December 2001)
Developing instrument firmware more easily
NI-Device Driver Development Kit is a new source code version of NI-Device software which allows developers of ANSI/IEEE Standard 488.2 devices now can write bus-independent firmware for instruments Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (18 December 2001)
RVDT aimed especially at motorsport environments
A new RVDT displacement transducer launched by Penny and Giles Controls uses technology developed for a number of leading Formula One engine suppliers. Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (18 December 2001)
Direct drive brushless motoravailable up to 400 hp
Powertec Industrial Motors has a new high torque, direct drive brushless motor, the first design being 17 inches in diameter and only 9 inches long, and directly mountable onto a 4.5 inch shaft
News from Powertec Industrial Motors (18 December 2001)
New displacement transducers at sensors exhibition
Transducer manufacturer RDP Electronics is showing a wide range of its products at MTEC 2002 including examples of recent developments in displacement transducers for harsh environments Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (18 December 2001)
Safety couplings enhance high-speed mailrooms
Automated, high-speed inserting, stacking, bundling and storage/retrieval operations can safely achieve jam-free accuracy using Rimtec's torque-limiting, pre-stressed safety couplings
News from Rimtec (18 December 2001)
North American Sercos Working Group formed
Sercos N.A., the North American Sercos interface trade association, has announced the formation of the North American Sercos Technical Working Group, and anyone can join at no charge
News from Sercos North America (18 December 2001)
New UK distributor for steam traps appointed
Gestra has appointed BSS, which operates from a network of 55 branches across the UK, as sole distributor throughout the UK and Ireland for its range of steam traps and check valves.
News from Flowserve (18 December 2001)
New version of technical graph software released
Adept Scientific has announced the latest version of Axum, the software for powerful visualisation of data relationships and production of publication-quality graphs Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (17 December 2001)
Introducing the disposable vacuum pump
Capable of pumping air/gas and liquid as well as trapping solids, at 10-20 litres/minute, Adahan's diaphragm vacuum pump is cheap enough to be disengaged from the motor and disposed of
News from AC Engineering (17 December 2001)
Stainless steel belts used in wafer handling
User Application Article One of the newest applications of stainless steel belts from Belt Technologies Europe is their use within robotic arm assemblies used for wafer handling in the semi-conductor manufacturing industry.
News from Belt Technologies Europe (17 December 2001)
New assessment service for machinery industry
BigMachines has announced the availability of the BigMachines Value Assessment, the first e-business value assessment toolset designed specifically for the industrial machinery industry.
News from BigMachines (17 December 2001)
40Ms/s on 2-channel arbitrary waveform generator
The TGA1242 is a two-channel arbitrary waveform generator with a maximum clock speed of 40 MHz capable of generating two waveforms which can be either fully independent or linked
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (17 December 2001)
30W per cubic inch at 70C, no airflow or heatsink!
The S15 and S25 series DC/DC modules are targeted specifically at the telecommunications, industrial electronics, mobile telecommunications and distributed power markets.
News from Broadband Telcom Power UK (17 December 2001)
Learn about stainless to an accredited standard
The British Stainless Steel Association has recently launched its 'Stainless Steel Specialist Course' to offer the chance to develop knowledge of the material to an accredited standard
News from British Stainless Steel Association (17 December 2001)
Document management software for NY Power provider
User Application Article The New York Power Authority, the largest state-operated power provider in the United States, has dramatically improved efficiency and collaboration with Cyco document management software
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions (17 December 2001)
Absolute and incremental angle encoders improved
Heidenhain is introducing an optimised design and new appearance for the RON and RCN absolute and incremental angle encoder series, with a significant improvement to the dynamic rigidity Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (17 December 2001)
Two new distributors for connector manufacturer
Lumberg has announced the appointment of two new distributors, Switchtec Electronics and ATC Automation, to expand the reach of its products and services.
News from Lumberg UK (17 December 2001)
Low cost evaluation for strain gauge conditioner
Magna Projects and Instruments is now able to supply evaluation kits for Mantracourt's DSC Digital Strain Card and D-Cell Digital Strain puck for only £125
News from Magna Projects and Instruments (17 December 2001)
Guide outlines use of Profibus with valves/pumps
A new 116 page document describes the functionality of a family of interchangeable proportional valves, hydrostatic pumps and hydrostatic drives for usee with Profibus
News from Profibus Group (17 December 2001)
New Manufacturing Advisory Service for E.Midlands
The East Midlands region's manufacturing firms are set to benefit from the establishment of a new Manufacturing Advisory Service being managed by technology innovators Pera.
News from Pera (17 December 2001)
Electronic product reliability reports go online
The launch of ReliabilityAnalysisLab.com aims to put electronic component analysis services into the hands of the world's design engineers, manufacturing organizations, and testing laboratories
News from Raytheon Reliability Analysis Lab (17 December 2001)
White light colour sensor wins innovation award
Sensor manufacturer SensoPart was awarded this year's DM 100,000 Baden-Wurttemberg Dr Rudolf Eberle Prize for the development of an innovative colour sensor
News from Sensopart UK (17 December 2001)
Intrinsically safe portable pressure calibrator
Designed for use in hazardous environments, the handheld PC6 can simultaneously display pressure versus either voltage, current, percentage of pressure, temperature or pressure switch status
News from GE Sensing (17 December 2001)
Wire and cable contract for 70 light rail vehicles
Tyco Electronics has entered into a contract with Kinkisharyo (USA) to provide wire and cable for 70 light rail vehicles being built for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority in California Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics - Wire, Harness and Protection (17 December 2001)
Bluetooth developer chooses protocol analyser
User Application Article A primary tool used in the ongoing development of Silicon Wave's Bluetooth product portfolio has been Tektronix' BPA100 Bluetooth Protocol Analyser, which allows developers to quickly locate problems Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (17 December 2001)
Digital milli-ohmmeter eliminates test lead errors
Designed for laboratory and test environments, the PC9 digital milli-ohmmeter from H.Tinsley measures resistance over six selectable ranges from 20mOhms to 2kOhms.
News from Tinsley (17 December 2001)
Polymer the natural choice for medical tubing
User Application Article When Medefab of Jaffrey, NH, USA, a manufacturer of medical device components, was customizing tubing for a new device to cure acid reflux disease, Peek polymer was its material of choice
News from Victrex USA (17 December 2001)
Demand for polymer reaches record levels
Demand for Victrex Peek polymer reached record levels for the year ended 30 September 2001, with sales of approximately 1600 tonnes - representing a 21 percent increase over the previous year.
News from Victrex (17 December 2001)
European reorganisation for polymer manufacturer
Victrex Europa has reorganised its business structure in response to changes in the markets it serves and the strong rise in demand for Peek polymer.
News from Victrex (17 December 2001)
Rigidity and power from heavy-duty CNC lathe
Designed for heavy-duty cutting, the Samsung PL25A CNC lathe combines rigidity and power along with anti-vibration and anti-backlash mechanisms for high accuracy machining
News from Matchmaker M/C (17 December 2001)
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