News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 13 January
to Saturday 19 January 2002
Stepper-motor driver IC offers built-in translator
A new stepper-motor driver IC requires only input one pulse on the step input for the motor to take one microstep: no phase sequence tables, high-frequency control lines or complex interfaces
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (18 January 2002)
Council makes smooth change to digital documents
User Application Article Somerset County Council has installed a secure, controlled repository for all the Environment and Property Department's documents in the form of a Hummingbird document management solution
News from Cad-Capture (18 January 2002)
Room lighting monitor pays for itself in 2 months!
User Application Article At the French National Agricultural Research Centre, a monitoring system employed to switch the lights off in uninhabited rooms, was so effective that its payback time was just two months!
News from Carlo Gavazzi (18 January 2002)
Drives keep narrowboat lift working precisely
User Application Article A CTNet-linked, 4 axis drive system is providing pin-point control on a lift system for hoisting 16 tonne canal boats out of the water at the Huddersfield Narrow Canal's Standedge Visitor Centre Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques (18 January 2002)
Special pricing on document management system
Cyco Software has announced that it will continue its special pricing incentives for the newly released AutoManager TeamWork, the engineering document management (EDM) system
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions (18 January 2002)
Hinge steps in when IP3X is all you need
Many specialist racks, cabinets and cases do not require sealing against water ingress but do need to be adequately sealed against fingers and large probes, and that's where a new hinge comes in Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (18 January 2002)
Thermal imaging gives visual assessment to Nokia
User Application Article A thermal imaging camera is being used to qualify new base station designs at Nokia and has provided visible evidence of unacceptable junction temperatures, for example Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (18 January 2002)
PLC text displays avoid need for separate power
2 or 4 line text message displays which draw power from the PLC communications port and require no external power supply have been introduced to complement a recently-launched range of PLCs
News from Idec Electronics (18 January 2002)
Ensure sealants are applied at a controlled rate
A new Control System ensures that robot-applied, single-component sealants or Plastisols are applied at a controlled flow rate and preset temperature
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (18 January 2002)
Find out more about Knowledge Based Engineering
KBE, the technique used in product design to capture rules and knowledge, so that they can then be re-used, is now available to the mid-market with the DriveWorks product
News from DriveWorks (18 January 2002)
Lever-operated pneumatic valves beat the cold
Because winter temperatures can play havoc with manual pneumatic valves, a lever-operated design for low-temperature industrial applications could prove to be a good idea
News from KV (18 January 2002)
Non contact thermometer now handles zero degrees
A widely-used non contact thermometer housed in a rugged diecast aluminium body sealed to IP65 has been redesigned to cover temperatures within the range 0 to 1000C Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (18 January 2002)
Fast wireless data transfer around a site
A new industrial optical data transmission system will operate over distances up to 200m and supports Profibus, Interbus and, soon, DeviceNet and FIP Modbus Brochure Available
News from Leuze Mayser (18 January 2002)
Modular inverter needn't be supplied with bells on
Here's an idea: a new drive designed so that 'bespoke' versions can be supplied in volume, for when you don't require the full range of bells, whistles, and knobs that can be supplied
News from Nord Drivesystems (18 January 2002)
Anthony (Tony) John Stafford, 1945-2002
Noble Denton has announced the tragic death of Tony Stafford, who was killed in a road traffic accident in Singapore on the evening of 12th January 2002.
News from Noble Denton Europe (18 January 2002)
New shortform outlines motion control equipment
Parker Hannifin's Electromechanical Division has published a new 12-page shortform catalogue detailing its extensive range of servo drives, stepper drives and motorised positioning systems Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation (18 January 2002)
Vacuum pumps and pump sets at meat industry event
Following a dramatic increase in its market share, Rietschle is featuring vacuum pumps and pump sets designed for packaging machinery OEMs and end users at the UK's Meatex exhibition.
News from Rietschle Thomas (18 January 2002)
UPS range ideal for space-conscious applications
A brand new range of line interactive sinewave Uninterruptible Power Systems is intended to occupy the smallest possible rack space and will fit on a standard 19" rackmount cabinet tray.
News from Riello UPS (18 January 2002)
Computerised maintenance management on way at TRW
Rockwell Automation has signed a three year Inclusive Maintenance Support contract with TRW Automotive's UK steering systems business, including a Maximo computerised maintenance management system
News from Rockwell Automation (18 January 2002)
New top man at UK automation components supplier
Brian Taverner has been appointed as the new Managing Director of SKF Engineering Products Limited (EPL) and Machine Tool Shaft Refurbishment (MTSR), the SKF (UK) subsidiary Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (18 January 2002)
Increase in output from UK drives plant continues
Production at Yaskawa's Scottish manufacturing plant is up to an average of 18,000 inverters a month across a range of seven models and in sizes from 100W to 160kW
News from Yaskawa Electric Europe (18 January 2002)
Seal solves abrasive suspension pumping difficulty
User Application Article When a leading manufacturing chemist reported frequent unscheduled downtime, Cat Pumps (UK) teamed up with the specialist seal manufacturer Economos UK to design an innovative solution Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (18 January 2002)
Easy complex custom user interfaces with ActiveX
A new collection of ActiveX controls for analyzing and presenting data within any compatible ActiveX control container makes it easy to develop complex custom user interfaces Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology (17 January 2002)
Lighter valves essential even for 3800-ton barge
User Application Article The Yantai Raffles Shipyard in China has solved a valve weight problem in the construction of a crane/pipelaying barge by using improved design 3-way temperature control valves Brochure Available
News from AMOT (17 January 2002)
AS-i open networking explained at mini trade fair
AS-i-tech 2002, a mini trade fair, will provide free education about AS-i open networking systems and demonstrate the wide range of applications areas now covered by the technology
News from AS-Interface UK (17 January 2002)
Desiccant bags take on temperature extremes
The Brownell range of ultra clean desiccant bags for reducing relative humidity, condensation, corrosion and biological attack are now available with silica gel or molecular sieves desiccant Brochure Available
News from Brownell (17 January 2002)
Flame detector now with optical integrity testing
Enhanced optical integrity testing built into a new infrared optical flame detector is said to be 'unique' in evaluating actual flame detection performance of the entire unit
News from Detector Electronics (UK) (17 January 2002)
Affordable, high-speed graphite machining centre
A new affordable, high-speed graphite machining centre is designed with limited floor space in mind and should be ideal for machining small electrodes with intricate tooling
News from Datron Dynamics (17 January 2002)
Single instrument case offers 60 variations
A single instrument case has been designed to offer 60 variations, with various battery permutations, tops, bases and mounting options
News from Evatron Enclosures (17 January 2002)
Good reception for latest locks and latches
A range of standard component locks and latches for all purposes are proving very popular for use in access panels, switchgear boxes, general enclosures, ancillary cabinets and electrical enclosures Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (17 January 2002)
Brass-look model added to fire extinguisher range
Anyone needing to specify a more stylish fire extinguisher should take a look at a new brass-look model which has been added to a range of refillable ABC dry powder designs
News from Firemaster Extinguisher (17 January 2002)
Sensor sounds level alarm in cleaning equipment
Close differential, low level sensing and compact size make a new horizontal mount liquid level sensor ideal for use in the cold water tanks of high pressure cleaning equipment
News from Gentech International (17 January 2002)
Dispense valve keeps the atmosphere at bay
A new tip-seal dispense valve prevents the material from contacting the atmosphere and is ideal for high-volume applications of silicone or other moisture sensitive materials
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (17 January 2002)
Flat, thin proximity sensors hide themselves away
A new range of capacitive proximity sensors are just 10mm thick, and fully flush-mountable, making them easy to integrate into the structure of mechanical handling equipment Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (17 January 2002)
Tariff metering panels for Tioxide CHP plant
User Application Article Kenda Electronic Systems has supplied two tariff metering panels and a boiler monitoring panel to Mowlem Engineering for the Huntsman Tioxide CHP plant operated at Grimsby by Innogy Cogen.
News from Kenda Electronic Systems (17 January 2002)
New UK specialist for Parker automation products
Parker Pneumatic has further extended its UK distribution network with the appointment of Micromech Systems of Braintree as a motion control specialist of Automation Products.
News from Micromech (17 January 2002)
Special gauge cuts costs for Airbus manufacture
User Application Article A special pneumatically powered gauge has enabled TRW Aeronautical Systems (Lucas Aerospace) when calibrating flap actuator torque limiters for Airbus aircraft prior to assembly Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) (17 January 2002)
Off-highway driveline equipment hits USA/Canada
Newage Transmissions is launching a major export drive into North America with the appointment of two distributors and nationwide support for its off-highway vehicle driveline equipment
News from Newage Transmissions (17 January 2002)
Great value from SCADA and HMI software
Advantech A-Studio 5.0 SCADA and HMI software is being offered with 1500 run-time 'tags' at what is said to be less than even the lowest competitor specification of just 75 tags
News from PBE Systems (17 January 2002)
Automation firm focuses pharmaceutical initiatives
Schneider Electric is bringing together a highly experienced international management team to oversee the company's global pharmaceutical initiatives
News from Schneider Electric (17 January 2002)
Bright spots remain in the motion control sector
The automation market turned down in 2001, but there are still bright spots in the motion control sector according to the annual review from one of the industry's biggest names Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (16 January 2002)
Effective direct mail for filters firm recognised
A catalogue sent to prospective new clients has helped clinch a custom built filter manufacturer an award for an outstanding example of direct mail produced by a small or medium-sized business
News from Croft Engineering Services (16 January 2002)
Low cost system simplifies packaging inspection
A new off-the-shelf vision system has been designed specifically for packaging applications where high levels of print readability and obtaining print process feedback are critical Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (16 January 2002)
Big range of handheld test tools goes on display
Since the last Maintec, Fluke has expanded the handheld ScopeMeter 190 Series to include the 196C and 199C, new models featuring large, high-resolution colour screens and extended functionality Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (16 January 2002)
Big valve order from Spain for Norwegian Frigates
FCx Truflo Marine has secured two contracts to supply Motorised Valves and High Pressure Air Reducing Stations to Izar's Ferrol shipyard in Northern Spain
News from Truflo Marine (16 January 2002)
Hydroelectric power project gets complete control
User Application Article ENEL, the national generators and suppliers of electrical power in Italy, chose GE Fanuc's Cimplicity and PLCs to monitor and control the SCADA system for a peak-time hydroelectric power scheme Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (16 January 2002)
Speed is the highlight of improved machine control
With the launch a new machining centre control system, data processing time is being made eight times faster than the previous TNC generation with a block processing time of 0.5ms Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (16 January 2002)
Free web seminars on useful instrumentation topics
Two free web seminars over the Internet in January 2002 cover How to Get the Most from Your Low Current Measurement Instruments, and How to Optimize Laser Diode Parametric Test Throughput Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (16 January 2002)
In-house torque testing made a viable alternative
Cost-effective yet reliable in-house testing and calibration of all types of torque wrench from 2 to 1500 N.m is now possible with a new torque tester with UKAS certification Brochure Available
News from Norbar Torque Tools (16 January 2002)
Low cost solids modelling for machining system
Engineers using EdgeCAM Solid Machinist now have access to an easy to use and low cost solids modelling program for the creation and machining of true solids-based components
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (16 January 2002)
Easy removal of tie-bundled wires from mountings
New self-clinching cable-tie hook designs provide a unique capability for users to temporarily remove (then return) tie-bundled wires from their mounting points
News from PennEngineering (16 January 2002)
Longer DC motor delivers more power and less heat
A new 22mm brush DC motor with a length of 1.900" can provide up to 40% more continuous torque compared with shorter models, and is ideal for mass data storage and semiconductor processing equipment
News from PennEngineering Motion Technologies - Europe (16 January 2002)
Planetary gearboxes cut weight of drilling head
User Application Article Roger Bullivant has exploited the smaller frame sizes and even lighter assemblies offered by some planetary gearboxes on a massive 60 tonne crawler-mounted mobile piling machine
News from Reggiana Riduttori (16 January 2002)
New version of analysis tool for SolidWorks users
Cosmos/Works design analysis provides SolidWorks engineers with valuable insight into the behavior of their models early in the design process, and now there's a new version available
News from Structural Research and Analysis Corp (16 January 2002)
Mobile network monitoring for Czech Republic
User Application Article RadioMobil has invested $4 million in Tektronix' complete mobile network monitoring system for nine sites in all major cities throughout the Czech Republic. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (16 January 2002)
Marine repair and maintenance on call in the UK
Wyko's new Marine Division can carry out work ranging from emergency ship repairs to project management of complete refits at any UK port, with a 24hr call out time Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (16 January 2002)
Euro starter packs are in the bag
User Application Article As most of Europe celebrated the arrival of the Euro on New Year's day, one British company played a role in ensuring that millions of Europeans got their Euros on time safe and sound Brochure Available
News from Automated Packaging Systems (15 January 2002)
All-polymer pump eliminates ionic contamination
The self-priming Astipure PFD controlled flow pump is claimed to be the first pump with no internal or external metal parts - thus eliminating ionic contamination
News from Boiswood (15 January 2002)
Flow through gauge has no dead areas
Boiswood is launching Bourdon Haenni's FTG, a true flow through gauge that features a fully swept volume with no dead areas and no areas of entrapment
News from Boiswood (15 January 2002)
Adaptor puts G-style mount products on DIN rails
Camden Electronics has introduced a neat adaptor for converting all types of equipment designed for top-hat style DIN rail mounting to mount on legacy G-style rails
News from Camden Electronics (15 January 2002)
Power supply targets those hot, tight spaces
Due to its integrated cooling, a new compact power supply is ideal for switch cabinets or enclosures where there is too little space and inadequate ventilation
News from Calex Electronics (15 January 2002)
Web inspection system for Canadian paper mill
User Application Article Pacifica Papers, a leading North American paper producer, is to integrate Cognex's SmartView web inspection system at its paper mill in Powell River, British Columbia. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (15 January 2002)
Big software donation to Penn State University
CoCreate Software has donated CoCreate OneSpace Solution Suite worth over US$600,000 to Pennsylvania State University's Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
News from CoCreate Software (15 January 2002)
Compressed air management gives peace of mind
User Application Article A compressed air management system installed at a GlaxoSmithKline manufacturing site is ensuring optimum system efficiency while providing detailed running data and precise efficiency reports Brochure Available
News from Energair Solutions (15 January 2002)
Gas-heated tunnel oven used for drying aluminium
User Application Article A 350F gas-heated tunnel oven from Grieve is being used for drying water from aluminium parts hung on a monorail pass-through conveyor at a customer's facility.
News from Grieve Corporation, The (15 January 2002)
IDC connectors include high-temperature versions
Harting has introduced a range of 0.1 inch (2.54 mm) IDC insulation displacement connectors which meets DIN 41651/MIL-C 83 502, UL/CSA and other national and international standard approvals.
News from Harting (15 January 2002)
Body recognises rise in preventative maintenance
The Institution of Diagnostic Engineering was formed in 1982 and now, as a professional and education registered charity, has a membership of some 30,000 in over 50 countries
News from Institution of Diagnostic Engineers (15 January 2002)
Working safely with robots
Technical Background Article The HSE's publication HSG43, Industrial Robot Safety, has recently been completely revised; Ken Davies of LC Automation takes the opportunity to look at robot safety today Brochure Available
News from LC Automation (15 January 2002)
New version of CAD to inspection software
Metrix Build!IT 2.1 enables 3D CAD part models to be effectively used on the shop floor for measuring and inspecting parts, verify dimensions and alignment of complex assemblies
News from Metrix Software Solutions (15 January 2002)
Pneumatic controls power clever process sampler
User Application Article A Maxam pneumatic control system incorporating rotary actuators and a rodless cylinder features in a system which is set to revolutionise safe contained sampling within the process industry Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (15 January 2002)
Swing-out ball valves operate to 2500psig
A new range of swing-out ball valves offers high pressure operation to 2,500 PSIG as standard - a figure which is up to 100% higher than many similar products on the market Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Instrumentation Products Division (15 January 2002)
Active-matrix colour LCD customised for healthcare
User Application Article Planar Systems has collaborated with health-care equipment specialist Datex-Ohmeda to develop a flat-panel monitor for the medical environment based on a 15-inch active-matrix colour LCD
News from Planar Systems (15 January 2002)
D-sub connectors include power and press fit types
New Erni D-sub connectors from Radiatron, the TMC series, offer many configurations including power and press fit versions for backplane applications, and IDC and surface mount varieties
News from ACAL Radiatron (15 January 2002)
Thermocouple calibration from 250C to 1300C
After investing in a unique spherical calibration furnace, Sira Test and Certification is now able to provide UKAS accredited calibration services for thermocouples from 250C to 1300C
News from Sira (15 January 2002)
Storm flow monitor solves tricky flood problem
The MCU901 is the world's first, and only, integrated level meter, pumped volume flow meter and storm overflow meter, to measure the abnormal flows upstream of the sewage plants, in the wet-wells
News from Mobrey Measurement (15 January 2002)
Set up flow monitoring systems more quickly
A new PC software tool from Solartron Mobrey makes dramatic reductions in the time and skill set required for configuration of flow computers in fiscal and custody transfer applications.
News from Mobrey Measurement (15 January 2002)
Analysis and simulation software now for XP
The popular Cosmos/Suite of design analysis and simulation products, including Cosmos/Designstar which integrates with most popular 3D CAD programs, now supports Microsoft's Windows XP
News from Structural Research and Analysis Corp (15 January 2002)
Co-injection moulding process improved further
Twinshot Version II improves on the Twinshot process that permits co-injection moulding of multi-material, by only needing a single screw, with a 2-stage design similar to a vented extruder
News from Twinshot Technologies (15 January 2002)
CNC erosion and CNC tool grinding brought together
Walter GB of Redditch has broken new ground in tool and cutter grinding with the launch of the Helitronic Power + Diamond machine that combines CNC erosion with 'conventional' CNC tool grinding
News from Walter GB (15 January 2002)
New UK shortform catalogue on test instruments
Yokogawa Martron has produced a new UK shortform catalogue covering the full range of Yokogawa test and measurement instruments for the electronics, power and telecommunications industries.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (15 January 2002)
Forced convection heat transfer added to modeller
Algor has announced the addition of a forced convection heat transfer capability to its steady-state heat transfer analysis products for Windows NT, Me, 95, 98, 2000 or XP
News from Algor (14 January 2002)
Consumables manufacturer obtains ISO14001
Ambersil has demonstrated its commitment to the environment by obtaining ISO14001 certification according to the international standard for Environmental Management Systems
News from Ambersil (14 January 2002)
Free two-hour tutorial for acrhitectural CAD
Autodesk has announced the immediate availability of Autodesk Architectural Desktop 3.3 Test Drive, a free two hour self-paced tutorial designed to show how to use the advanced features of ADT 3.3
News from Autodesk (14 January 2002)
Joint venture to develop new rapid tooling process
OptoForm is a new joint venture that will focus on the development and commercialization of new equipment and materials for rapid tooling and direct and indirect in-line manufacturing processes Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (14 January 2002)
More capacity for laser marking operation
Laser Lines (I and M) is pleased to announce increased capacity for its specialist sub-contract laser marking operation with the addition of a second YAG laser system
News from Laser Lines (Industrial and Medical) (14 January 2002)
Compact level switch for powders/granular media
A new vibrating rod level switch is suitable for level detection on 'solids' such as powders with densities as low as 0.05 kg/dm3 or any granular media with a diameter up to 10mm Brochure Available
News from Magnetrol International (14 January 2002)
Plastics control and analysis systems run together
Moldflow Plastics Xpert (MPX) 3.1 and Shotscope 2.4 software now support the A9800 data acquisition unit and can run simultaneously on the same touch screen computer
News from Moldflow (Europe) (14 January 2002)
New service makes condition monitoring easy
Rockwell Automation Entek's Reliability Online service now makes it highly economical to take advantage of condition monitoring without up-front expenditure or the allocation of additional manpower
News from Rockwell Automation Entek (14 January 2002)
New XY stage is manufacturer's smallest ever
SMAC Europe has released preliminary details of the LXY-10, its smallest ever XY stage, which has an overall dimension of only 65mm x 65mm x 81mm and a total moving mass is only 160 grammes Brochure Available
News from SMAC Europe (14 January 2002)
State-of-the-art humidity calibration laboratory
A new, state-of-the-art humidity calibration laboratory, allows Sira to now offer the best commercially available measurement uncertainties in the UK with guaranteed fast turnaround times
News from Sira (14 January 2002)
Useful free wallchart explains Atex directives
Sira Test and Certification has produced an updated version of its 'Ex Directory' wallchart intended as an information source for both ATEX 100a Directive 94/9/EC and ATEX 137 Directive 1999/92/EC
News from Sira (14 January 2002)
New release of modular analysis software announced
Structural Research and Analysis has announced the latest release of its flagship product, Cosmos/M, which offers significant enhancements to the software's range of analysis capabilities
News from Structural Research and Analysis Corp (14 January 2002)
Better wiring for thermal protection devices
User Application Article When Thermik Geraetedau sought the optimum 'hook-up' wiring solution for its thermal protection devices, it found that Raychem 44 wire provided significant advantages over alternative offerings Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics - Wire, Harness and Protection (14 January 2002)
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