News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 20 January
to Saturday 26 January 2002
Easy data acquisition migration from ISA to PCI
A new multi-function measurement and control board for PCI PCs retains the same connector type and pin output of earlier ISA designs, making it easy to migrate designs from ISA to PCI Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (25 January 2002)
Use standard office PCs in zone 2 environments
A clever design of enclosure allows standard office-grade PCs to be used in zone 2 environments and is much more affordable than other hazardous area solutions
News from Armagard (25 January 2002)
Successful seminar on spiral bevel gears
The fundamental aspects of spiral bevel gears, including design and manufacture, were presented to over 50 delegates at a organised by the British Gear Association
News from British Mechanical Power Transmission Association (25 January 2002)
Prototyping resin helps breathing apparatus design
User Application Article A clear prototyping resin has enabled service bureau Morris Technologies to offer significant benefits to a client manufacturing Fire and Health Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (25 January 2002)
Screwless version added to relay interface modules
Joining an extensive family of relay interface modules is a version where the conventional screw method of connection is replaced by a system that grips the wire with a cage clamp mechanism
News from Finder (25 January 2002)
Sealing specialist settles in at Yorkshire home
Sealing specialist Garlock (Great Britain) has moved to a larger, more centralised UK location, which positions it better to support its expanding customer base
News from Garlock (Great Britain) (25 January 2002)
Componentized thermodynamics server launched
A thermodynamic calculation framework has been launched which makes it possible to develop independent, extensible and encapsulated calculation modules
News from Aspen Technology (25 January 2002)
Only one moving part on industrial fluid dispenser
An accurate, reliable industrial fluid dispenser incorporates a valveless ceramic piston/cylinder design with only one moving part (no check or poppet valves and no parts to wear out)
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (25 January 2002)
Wide range of drives feature fieldbus connectivity
A new range of easy-to-program drives cover a wide range of power ratings from 0.37 to 75kW at 230V (1/3 phase) and 0.37 to 315kW at 400V (3 phase) and offer fieldbus connectivity
News from KEB (UK) (25 January 2002)
Through-hole and SM options for DC-DC converter
A new 20W model in a series of low output noise and high power efficiency DC-DC converters is the first to be offered in a choice of both through-hole and surface mount types Brochure Available
News from Lambda (25 January 2002)
Instrumentation company named in best to work for
For the third year running, National Instruments is among the 100 Best Companies to Work For, according to US magazine Fortune's fifth annual list of top employers Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (25 January 2002)
More operator-friendly approach to batch weighing
A new generation of weight controllers allows the signals coming from load cells to be resolved internally to nearly 14 million divisions, and can link to a range of interfaces Brochure Available
News from Vishay Nobel (25 January 2002)
Economic, plastic push-pull connector launched
A new plastic-bodied push-pull connector provides 100 percent touch protection and can be used with high voltages and frequencies in power and signal applications
News from ODU UK (25 January 2002)
New systems integrator for medium voltage drives
Rockwell Automation has announced the appointment of Masterpower Electronics Ltd, based in Aberdeen as its Systems Integrator for medium voltage drives and soft starts
News from Rockwell Automation (25 January 2002)
Rechargeable Ni-Cd battery for onboard rail use
A new battery has been purpose designed to provide the perfect high performance on-board battery system for LRV, metro, EMU, locomotive and high speed rail systems Brochure Available
News from Saft Industrial Batteries (25 January 2002)
Heating and water system single-sourcing cuts risk
User Application Article The new systems for supplying the heating and domestic hot water for Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine's new Flowers Building in London were provided as a turnkey project
News from Spirax Sarco (25 January 2002)
Racetrack OB trucks get new waveform monitors
User Application Article RaceTech, a London-based technical support provider for racetracks licensed by the Jockey Club, has chosen Tektronix waveform monitors to re-engineer several of its outside broadcast trucks. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (25 January 2002)
Low noise belt and pulley drives capacity doubled
The European special pulley manufacturer for Goodyear Eagle drives, which are increasingly used for their inherently low noise properties, has increased it sproduction capacity to meet demand
News from Transmission Developments (25 January 2002)
Sophisticated new in-phase/quadrature demodulator
A new wideband I/Q (in-phase/quadrature) demodulator provides unique high-bandwidth/ high-resolution capabilities as a key element in test systems
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (25 January 2002)
Step change benefits from collaboration technology
All four speakers at a recent series of SmarTeam European Customer Forums stressed the importance of collaboration and sharing product information throughout the entire enterprise product life cycle.
News from Dassault Systemes (25 January 2002)
Robot improves labelling process at paper mill
User Application Article St Regis Paper's mill near Chepstow, which produces fluting paper, has installed its first industrial robot to facilitate its labelling requirements
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (24 January 2002)
Widely-used stainless PC enclosure handles IP66
Manufactured from food grade stainless steel and independently-approved to IP66 standard, a specialist enclosure for PCs is used by over 250 UK food and drink manufacturers
News from Armagard (24 January 2002)
Design and machine electrodes on the shop floor
A new highly-automated option for the Powermill machining software will allow machine tool operators to design and machine electrodes quickly and easily on the shop floor Brochure Available
News from Delcam (24 January 2002)
Taking PTFE sealing technology a step further
The wide range of sealing options provided by PTFE can be expanded even further by combining it with other materials, such as metal, elastomers or high-performance plastics Brochure Available
News from FTL Seals Technology (24 January 2002)
Seals website experiences steady growth in traffic
FTL Seals Technology has increased the number of visits to its website fourfold with an average daily visit rate of 40+ people, and has launched an online version of its newsletter Brochure Available
News from FTL Seals Technology (24 January 2002)
The advantages of PTFE for bellows and diaphragms
PTFE bellows and diaphragms are used in a variety of applications and can be developed and manufactured using Finite Element Analysis to achieve the best possible shape and service life Brochure Available
News from FTL Seals Technology (24 January 2002)
Solid lubricated bearings for extreme conditions
Compound Bearings are solid lubricated bearings which can be essential where applications have extremely high or low temperature, penetration by aggressive mediums, or very low pressure operation Brochure Available
News from FTL Seals Technology (24 January 2002)
Polyurethane elastomer for high rebound resilience
Polyurethane elastomers are widely used where high rebound resilience, very low abrasion loss, exceptionally low compression set and high thermal stability are important Brochure Available
News from FTL Seals Technology (24 January 2002)
No valves to clog dispensers and metering pumps
A new range of valveless dispensers and metering pumps are designed for laboratory, analytical, industrial and OEM applications and feature just one moving part, the piston
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (24 January 2002)
Coupling performs better as well as being small
A tiny high speed coupling just 6mm in diameter is claimed to be five times more radially compliant and twice as torsionally stiff as other one-piece micro couplings currently available
News from Reliance Precision Mechatronics (24 January 2002)
OEM and machine builders' PLC gets Devicenet
A Devicenet scanner card means users of the Allen-Bradley range of MicroLogix 1500 micro PLCs can now take advantage of the Devicenet open fieldbus network
News from Rockwell Automation (24 January 2002)
Flow monitor now links directly to control system
A new version of a popular, low cost flow monitor features integral electronics providing 4-20mA analogue and 200-1000Hz frequency output signals, for direct connection to an indicator unit
News from Mobrey Measurement (24 January 2002)
Protected rodless cylinders take on the elements
Dust proof, water-resistant protective covers have been made available for two SMC rodless cylinders, and water resistant solid state auto-switches are also available for mounting
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (24 January 2002)
New Applications Manager at electronics specialist
Bob Christie has been appointed European Integrated Circuits Applications Manager with Allegro MicroSystems, with responsibility for supporting all existing Allegro IC products
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (23 January 2002)
Motor company announces UK Distributor of the Year
For the fourth year running Baldor UK has named Betech 2000 as its Distributor Of The Year for industrial motors and drives with an increase in sales by over 50% Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (23 January 2002)
Stainless belts key to aircraft decoy system
User Application Article Perforated stainless steel strips provided by Belt Technologies Europe are forming an essential component of aircraft self-protection systems manufactured by Saab Tech Electronics
News from Belt Technologies Europe (23 January 2002)
Software to cut cost of purchased parts at Deere
User Application Article Deere and Company has purchased a corporate license for Design for Manufacture and Assembly software to reduce the cost of purchased parts in the company's major equipment divisions
News from Boothroyd Dewhurst (23 January 2002)
PLC can act as master station in a CC-Link system
To provide a more cost-effective solution for limited nodes, in a small open network environment, Mitsubishi Electric has added a CC-Link system master block to its FX2N Series PLCs. Brochure Available
News from CC-Link Partner Association (23 January 2002)
64x128 dot matrix display on 96x48mm LCD panel
For the ultimate in dot matrix readability, the popular 64x128 pixel display format has now been applied to a 96x48mm LCD panel, believed to be the largest display area of its type available anywhere Brochure Available
News from Densitron Display Solutions (23 January 2002)
German made industrial keyboards come to the UK
At a cost that will, according to the distributor, "shake up a few of the established industrial keyboard suppliers", the Indukey range of industrial keyboards are now available in the UK
News from Diamond Electronics (23 January 2002)
Automating design and manufacturing optimization
A new program automates the time-consuming trial and error process of design and manufacturing optimization and can be used with any analysis or simulation software programs
News from ESI Group (23 January 2002)
Over 30 new products in instrumentation catalogue
A new 400-page, full-color 2002 test and measurement products catalogue from Keithley Instruments features more than 30 new products including a high speed, low cost picoammeter Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (23 January 2002)
Interlock avoids possibility of trapping staff
An interlock system has been developed to prevent personnel from becoming trapped in potentially hazardous areas such as automatic warehouses, cold stores, industrial boiler filters and X-ray cells
News from Mistura Systems (23 January 2002)
Good RF performance from microminiature connectors
Due to their miniature size, the MMCX series microminiature connectors are ideal for use in space critical applications operating from DC to 6GHz such as wireless/PCS devices
News from Molex UK (23 January 2002)
Digital multimeter has built-in infrared sensor
A new true RMS digital multimeter and thermometer has a built-in infrared sensor with Circle/Dot laser sighting for non-contact temperature measurement Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (23 January 2002)
Colour line scan camera has Camera Link interface
A new range of low cost colour line scan cameras combine the benefits of photodiode array detection with high speed CCD scanning and digital colour line scanning technology Brochure Available
News from Pacer International (23 January 2002)
Introduction to Vibration Analysis training online
An Internet based online training program titled "Introduction to Vibration Analysis" has been designed for anyone who is interested in learning more about how vibration analysis works
News from Reliabilityweb.com (23 January 2002)
Certification firm handles IEC 61508 compliance
Sira has become the first body in the UK to be accredited by UKAS to certify the Functional Safety Capability of organisations against IEC 61508, using the CASS scheme as the vehicle
News from Sira (23 January 2002)
Radar level transmitter solves fly-ash difficulty
User Application Article A radar level transmitter is being used as an efficient measurement system for level detection of fly-ash at High Marnham power station, after recommendation by students from a Comprehensive School
News from Mobrey Measurement (23 January 2002)
3D-enabled Web-based catalogues out of the box
The latest version of the 3D PartStream.NET service lets component manufacturers publish 3D-enabled Web-based catalogues faster than ever using an easy, step-by-step process.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (23 January 2002)
Analysis software selected by Korean university
Pohang University of Science and Technology, one of the top science and technology schools in Korea, has integrated 35 seats of Cosmos/Works into its Mechanical Engineering program
News from Structural Research and Analysis Corp (23 January 2002)
Thumb screws launched in stainless or black steel
A new range of Flat Knurled Thumb Screws made from solid bar stock are available in stainless steel with a sandblasted satin finish, or steel with a black oxide finish
News from Winco (23 January 2002)
New distributor for Honeywell switch products
Aerco has extended its distribution relationship with Honeywell and is now to act as a major stocking distributor for the company's general range of switch products
News from Aerco (22 January 2002)
New position sensors outlined in special catalogue
As well as an expanded range of cable actuated position sensors and angle sensors, a new prosition sensor catalogue from ASM covers new Magnetoresistive and Magnetostrictive non-contact systems
News from ASM (22 January 2002)
Better lathe performance at a lower cost
A new mid-range CNC lathe is 20 per cent lower in price than the model it replaces, is some 50 per cent heavier and provides a 25 per cent improvement in its damping characteristics
News from Colchester-Harrison (22 January 2002)
PCB design system includes a version for Linux
Version 12.3 of the Vutrax electronics PCB design system includes a version for Linux and has many enhancements including a highlight (blink) facility for signals during routing
News from Computamation Systems (22 January 2002)
68HC08 programmer improves on RS232 interface
A new automated programming and debugging interface unit links a PC serial port to a 68HC08's MON08 monitor port for testing programs and programming those chips containing flash memory or EEPROM
News from Computer Solutions (22 January 2002)
Float switches get approval for drinking water use
A series of cable end float switches for installation in drinking water systems has gained water industry approvals and are the only float switches of this type that are currently approved
News from Cynergy3 Components (22 January 2002)
Quarter-VGA LCD offers high quality interface
A new quarter-VGA liquid-crystal colour display panel offers a cost-effective route to adding a very high quality user interface to a wide range of products Brochure Available
News from Densitron Display Solutions (22 January 2002)
Transmitters as part of an Asset Management System
Technical Background Article Utilising smart transmitters for anomaly detection, in addition to introducing open-networking and on-line software systems, will ultimately improve both economic efficiency and plant performance
News from Frost and Sullivan (22 January 2002)
More reliable grounding on crimp connectors
A new generation of industrial crimp connectors designed for use with cable from 0.5 to 4mm2 cross-section features a more reliable grounding plate with screw termination
News from Harting (22 January 2002)
25 years in the development of numerical controls
25 years ago, Heidenhain began developing NC controls, and in this short article, the company reviews the developments which have taken place in that time Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (22 January 2002)
More accurately determine the moment of inertia
A new range of instruments can more accurately determine the moment of inertia of complex parts with multi-material compositions, thanks to the platform being restricted to one degree of freedom Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork (22 January 2002)
Major upgrade to heat transfer design system
A new version of the HTFS heat transfer design system, HTFS, brings a comprehensive data bank of over 1000 components and a range of Vapor Liquid Equilibrium (VLE) and mixture property calculations
News from Aspen Technology (22 January 2002)
Rugged, low cost balances at a nice price
A new breed of rugged low cost balances in bench scale and floor scale versions is claimed by the manufacturer to have higher than average specifications for the price
News from Inscale Measurement Technology (22 January 2002)
Fibre sensor allows detection of fine differences
Matsushita Electric Works UK has introduced the FX-311, designed to deliver superior sensing performance in problem applications such as glass, colour or gloss surfaces.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (22 January 2002)
Drive/PLC/HMI combination behind sawing advance
Stenner's new PK saw is twice as fast as previous machines while still reducing cut waste by up to 70%, and it's all under the precise control of a Mitsubishi A500 Variable Speed Drive Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (22 January 2002)
Measuring microscope aids tiny actuator design
User Application Article Among the tools in 1Limited's Research and Development lab is a new measuring microscope, used to assist engineers in the development of a patented ceramic actuator Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (22 January 2002)
Tapered-bore friction brake family expands
Two new single plate, air engaged, tapered-bore brakes which have been designed for shaft mounted braking applications, produce 5200 and 8000 in-lb torque
News from Nexen Group (22 January 2002)
Bluetooth Qualification capability at specialist
Radio Frequency Investigation has taken delivery of a BITE RF Conformance Tester from a Spanish partner giving it full Bluetooth Qualification test capability
News from Radio Frequency Investigation (22 January 2002)
New Deputy Chief Executive at certification firm
Joining from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) where he was Development Manager, Roger Stillman is the new Deputy Chief Executive of Sira Certification Service
News from Sira (22 January 2002)
CD has overview of conformity assessment services
A new CD-Rom, available free of charge, provides an initial introduction to Sira and will be helpful for those require calibration, testing and performance or management system certification
News from Sira (22 January 2002)
Lighting gets Australian safety approval from UK
The reciprocal agreement that exists between Sira Certification Service in the UK and TestSafe Australia has enabled a lighting manufacturer to obtain Australian Certification for its products
News from Sira (22 January 2002)
Useful functions on digital pressure switches
Two new digital pressure switches, for use with air, inert gas, and non-flammable gas, give a high-speed response of 2.5ms or less, and one includes an anti-chattering function
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (22 January 2002)
Ex-stock temperature probes from specialist
A range of high quality temperature probes for many industrial and scientific applications is now being offered ex-stock from a specialist manufacturer of custom thermocouples and RTDs
News from Southern Temperature Sensors (22 January 2002)
On-board weighing and logging on refuse vehicles
A extremely rugged and durable, side mounting load cell has been produced specifically for the high fatigue stresses and impact loads experienced with bin lift vehicles
News from Thames Side Sensors (22 January 2002)
The TUV GS Mark: very different to the CE Marking
Technical Background Article What are the differences between the TUV GS Mark and the CE Marking? Robert Falco, Director of Sales, TUV Rheinland of North America (USA) explains
News from TUV Rheinland UK (22 January 2002)
Pull to Turn gives rotary switches safety option
The potential for serious accident or data loss has been ruled out with the introduction of a new 'Pull to Turn' facility which can be added to any of the rotary switches made by Wasp
News from Wasp (22 January 2002)
Clever design cuts costs on weighbridges
A new design of weighbridge standardises the design of the end sections and uses a modular construction for the main decks, resulting in lower prices and better delivery times
News from Weightron Bilanciai (22 January 2002)
Stainless steel shock absorbers go standard
A new range of stainless steel shock absorbers offers the twin benefits of being corrosion resistant and non-magnetic, ideal for medical, pharmaceutical, food and marine applications
News from Ace Controls International (21 January 2002)
Protecting trackside equipment from power surges
A new range of Surge Suppressors are specifically designed to protect railway trackside applications from potential damage caused by surges in the power supply and local lightning strikes
News from Advance Electronics (21 January 2002)
Oil and gas asset optimisation questions answered
Oil and gas companies can find answers to asset optimisation questions within a single publication, "IndustrialIT for the Oil and Gas Industry", from ABB
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (21 January 2002)
Reduced component count in rotary sensor design
A new dual output, Hall effect rotary sensor is ideally suited to the demanding requirements of automotive and heavy equipment applications and is already in use in vehicle suspension
News from BEI Technologies (21 January 2002)
Injection moulding CAD software at only US$50
PlasWin is an easy to use, PC based application that combines the most frequently used injection mould design requirements and is an affordable, and more practical alternative to other CAD packages
News from Dionysus Computing (21 January 2002)
Frameless fans now available in small quantities
Frameless or bracket fans are extremely useful when designing a cooling system in a small enclosure or retrofitting a fan in a space too small for a framed fan
News from Fan Technology (21 January 2002)
All you need to begin Bluetooth development
Farnell is introducing the innovative Bluetooth Starter Kit from IAR Systems, containing all that is needed to set up a Bluetooth node for wireless communication and begin Bluetooth development
News from Farnell (21 January 2002)
STEP assemblies supported in CAD transfer software
Version 5.0 of Cadfix aims to be the leading 3D data interoperability solution, breaking new ground in ease of use, speed of operation and supported file formats
News from TranscenData Europe (21 January 2002)
Relays and timers get useful safety classification
Relay and timer manufacturer Finder has classified many of its products with respect to its Smoke Index, Fire Index and Global Index, as well as the more familiar UL-94 Flammability rating
News from Finder (21 January 2002)
Blast-cleaning system handles massive drill rods
User Application Article A new specialised blast-cleaning system has been produced for deburring the threaded area in joining large diameter stainless steel drill rods and couplings used in the exploration of oil and gas Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (21 January 2002)
Dispense system aimed at manual structural bonding
A new meter/mix/dispense system is designed for manual structural bonding applications using high-viscosity, acrylic-based two-component epoxies
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (21 January 2002)
Young Woman Engineer of the Year 2001 awarded
Clare Roberts, a Design Engineer from Leeds, was presented with the prestigious title "The Young Woman Engineer of the Year 2001" at a national ceremony in London on 15 January 2002
News from Institution of Incorporated Engineers (21 January 2002)
Low cost industrial weighing scales launched
Two new weighing scales offer a large, easy to read backlit display, checkweighing to preset weights, percent weighing, basic parts counting, memory accumulation, and internal rechargeable battery
News from Inscale Measurement Technology (21 January 2002)
Ruggedized DC fans combats humidity and corrosion
By applying a hard surface industrial comformal coating on the circuit board and other electrical components, a new line of ruggedized DC fans can combat humidity and corrosive agents
News from JMC Products (21 January 2002)
Fully stainless steel scale benches launched
Developed with a special emphasis on the rapidly expanding ready meals market, bespoke fully stainless steel custom scale benches are now available
News from Marco (21 January 2002)
3D makes piping design easier at polymer plant
User Application Article When faced with an expansion to the processing capacity of a polymer processing plant, Amec chose Autoplant software for 3D plant modeling because of its Autocad compatibility
News from Rebis (21 January 2002)
Isreali power generation turbines machined on site
Rockwell Automation has supplied an IRD Model B140 Transportable Balancing Machine System to the Israel Electric Corporation for balancing and machining critical, power generation turbines on site
News from Rockwell Automation (21 January 2002)
Fast-track route to North American approval for UK
Sira Test and Certification has introduced a fast-track route to North American markets by negotiating preferential access to North American approval bodies for its UK customers
News from Sira (21 January 2002)
Compact, highly rigid vertical machining centre
A new vertical machining centre provides a high rigidity machining package ideal for 3-D mould making tasks as well as production of small prismatic non-ferrous and steel components
News from StarragHeckert UK (21 January 2002)
Stepping motors and gearmotors come to UK
The range of low cost, high quality, permanent magnet stepping motors and stepping geared motors from Motraxx are ideal for applications such as medical, laboratory and educational equipment
News from Trident Engineering (21 January 2002)
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