News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 27 January
to Saturday 2 February 2002
Data acquisition unit offers built-in web server
A new 32-channel data acquisition unit comes with its own built-in web server, so data can be downloaded to a PC directly from the browser or opened directly in Excel or other programs
News from Audon Electronics ( 1 February 2002)
Very large vapour diffusion pump launched
For when large volumes of gas need to be pumped, one of the largest vapour diffusion pumps on the market has been launched, a 35 inch diameter pump with a pumping speed of 48,000l/s
News from Edwards ( 1 February 2002)
Stainless Steel Association lunch date announced
Sponsored by AvestaPolarit, the popular annual luncheon of the British Stainless Steel Association [BSSA] will be held at the Cutler's Hall in Sheffield on Tuesday 30 April 2002.
News from British Stainless Steel Association ( 1 February 2002)
Three axis servo system cuts space required by 50%
The performance of a typical three-axis servo system can be considerably improved and its complexity and cost substantially reduced with a new servo system. Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques ( 1 February 2002)
Test and measurement software is up for an award
DT Measure Foundry 2.1, the test and measurement software, is a finalist in the Test and Measurement category for EDN Magazine's 2001 Innovation Award
News from Data Translation ( 1 February 2002)
Crash test simulation software onto HP hardware
PAM-Crash, the crash test simulation software, is now available on HP's powerful 64bit architecture Itanium-based technical workstations and servers running HP-UX 11i
News from ESI Group ( 1 February 2002)
Leave your deburring to the specialists
A subcontract service for the deburring of machined and pressed parts is being launched, with a free sample processing service so manufacturers can see the improvements that can be achieved
News from Finishing Techniques ( 1 February 2002)
Speed of fibre optics, versatility of copper wire
A new fieldbus coupler bus box makes it easy to design fieldbus installations combining the high operating speed and good noise immunity of fibre optics with the versatility of copper-based systems
News from Hayes Control Systems ( 1 February 2002)
Thin walls equal extreme sensitivity on bellows
Miniature metal bellows manufactured by electro-deposition have been around for more than 40 years, and they still offer several advantages over non-electroform types Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork ( 1 February 2002)
Single Board Computer can handle 2GHz+ Pentium 4
A new all-in-one full-size PICMG Single Board Computer is capable of handling the Intel Pentium 4 processor up to 2 GHz+ (with system bus frequencies of 400 MHz)
News from Impulse ( 1 February 2002)
Thermostatic valves now in attractive finishes
Matching valves for radiators can now be purchased in either cobalt gold or Incalux gold plate, allowing their colour to be accurately matched to other fittings
News from Invensys Climate Controls ( 1 February 2002)
Innovative inductive technology on position sensor
A new low cost, lightweight and small position sensor uses innovative inductive technology, and - uniquely - the activator can be formed as part of the application
News from Ixthus Instrumentation ( 1 February 2002)
Office and workshop hardware in new catalogue
A new catalogue from features shelving, drawer cabinets, workbenches, ESD workstations, trolleys, wardrobes and lockers, cupboards, plan filing and paper management systems, bins and containers
News from Kind UK ( 1 February 2002)
Work stations aimed at laser welding hand work
Available in four sizes and laser powers, a range of laser welding hand work stations are suitable from manufacturing intricate jewellery to the repair of 350Kg injection mould tools
News from Laser Lines (Industrial and Medical) ( 1 February 2002)
Metal stitching helps to restore bridge in Dublin
User Application Article As part of the restoration of the Ha'Penny Bridge (the Liffey Bridge) across the River Liffey in Dublin, metal stitching techniques were used to repaired the damaged parts
News from Metalock Engineering ( 1 February 2002)
More intelligence added to circuit breakers
An innovative series of open-type circuit breakers now has the ability to diagnose faults and signal system status, allowing rapid intervention should a fault occur
News from Moeller Electric ( 1 February 2002)
Faster, smaller co-ordinate measuring machines
A new range of co-ordinate measuring machines require less installation space but still meet the increasing demand for faster measurement times, whilst maintaining the highest accuracy Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) ( 1 February 2002)
Major name joins liquid ring vacuum pump market
A new range of single and two-stage liquid ring vacuum pumps, are available in construction materials to suit almost any process use involving aggressive or corrosive vapours
News from Rietschle Thomas ( 1 February 2002)
Huge valve is one of more than 400 for Middle East
A 24in globe control valve produced at Severn Glocon's factory in Gloucester is one of the largest to have been delivered on a contract for a new gas processing plant in the Middle East.
News from Severn Glocon ( 1 February 2002)
New sintered material for high-speed rotary motors
A new sintered material can be used as a soft magnetic material in high-performance actuators for automobile components and high-speed rotary motors used in hard disk drives
News from Sumitomo Electric Industries ( 1 February 2002)
Academy set to help electrical distributors
Schneider Electric has launched the Schneider Electric Academy, a training initiative which has been carefully formulated to address the needs of distributor staff at all levels
News from Schneider Electric ( 1 February 2002)
Increased service life from improved cam clutches
OEM manufacturers producing equipment for woodworking, quarrying and materials handling industries are set to benefit most from a new range of sealed cam clutches Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK ( 1 February 2002)
Supplier produces CAD library - with a little help
Corus recently announced a first for a building products manufacturer, a software application containing 3D representations of its product range for use in leading AEC CAD platforms
News from TraceParts ( 1 February 2002)
High temperature versions of shock absorbers
Three new high temperature versions of a successful range of shock absorbers mean the operating temperatures are now -20C to +150C and energy capacities are 155Nm to 3400Nm per cycle
News from Ace Controls International (31 January 2002)
Cabling systems supplier elected to trade body
The AMP Netconnect Division of Tyco Electronics has been elected as a Sustaining Member of the TIA, the prime national trade association for the telecommunications industry in Great Britain
News from AMP Netconnect (31 January 2002)
201 data and voice outlets for Anglican Cathedral
User Application Article Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral, the largest in the United Kingdom, has installed a structured network cabling system to facilitate communication between different departments and with the 'real' world
News from AMP Netconnect (31 January 2002)
PLC capabilities on intelligent servo drives
A new range of intelligent digital servo drives offer not only a comprehensive range of motion control functions, but also programmable logic controller facilities
News from API Portsecap (31 January 2002)
Save time in locating faults in power cables
Savings in time and money can be made on locating faults in power cables - particularly if they are buried or otherwise inaccessible - by using the latest hand-held time-domain reflectometers Brochure Available
News from Megger (31 January 2002)
Gauging probes more flexible for production lines
A 32mm spindle stroke model added to a range of digital gauging probes enables a longer measurement range and provides more flexibility in incorporating the probe into a continuous production line
News from Axis Group (31 January 2002)
Corrosion Control specialist gets quality standard
BAC Corrosion Control has become one of the first companies in its industry to achieve recognition and certification to the new ISO 9001:2000 quality assurance standard
News from BAC Corrosion Control (31 January 2002)
Specifying the right pulley for the system
One of the key elements of steel belt systems is the pulley, and from one supplier at least it's now possible to specify features such as timing elements, relief channels and even the material
News from Belt Technologies Europe (31 January 2002)
Hard copy plans brought onto desktop for Council
User Application Article Cheshire County Council Engineering Services has digitised its Development Control and Road Adoption Plans for preservation, ease of access and ease of reading
News from Cad-Capture (31 January 2002)
Plan printing will never be the same again, claim
An engineering and electrical plan printing service, is one of the first companies in the UK to introduce black and red plan printing - and it's available via the web
News from Colyer Thorpe Blueprint (31 January 2002)
Thermal imaging camera helps maritime firefighters
User Application Article The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has recently bought a thermal imaging camera to allow it to direct fire fighters to areas on a stricken ship that pose the greatest risk Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (31 January 2002)
Dual redundancy control at Bratislava water works
User Application Article A new, automated sludge treatment infrastructure was commissioned at Petrzalka in Slovakia during 2000, using GE Fanuc's Cimplicity and OPC Server to provide dual redundancy control and supervision Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (31 January 2002)
Aluminium prepared for bonding to polymers
A new multiple gun beadblasting system has been designed to process aluminium pressings which require surface finishing in preparation for bonding to rubber, plastics and composites Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (31 January 2002)
Wheelchair lift on boat uses proven profile rails
User Application Article A purpose-built boat for the disabled and disadvantaged commissioned by the Hospitalers of St John includes an efficient wheelchair lift system featuring Hepco-Winkel profile rails and bearings Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (31 January 2002)
Printing and plotting management for Catia users
ZEH Software has developed solutions for Catia that will reduce the amount of time designers spend printing and plotting, and an exclusive distributor has been appointed for the UK
News from Incat (31 January 2002)
Fibre optic rotary joints for miltary vehicles
User Application Article When the Canadian Army were upgrading the communications system in the Coyote Light Armoured Vehicle, they selected a multimode single pass fibre optic rotary joint to replace a slip ring
News from IDM Electronics (31 January 2002)
Packaging printing to 188dpi at up to 180m/min
Two new ink jet printers have been designed for printing easy to read logistics information on outer cases with print height of between 10 and 48mm with a resolution of 188dpi at up to 180m/min
News from Imaje UK (31 January 2002)
Biggest event in Drives and Controls' history
The UK's Drives and Controls Exhibition, which will be held at the NEC in Birmingham in May, already has three quarters of the stands sold and will be the biggest event in the exhibition's history Brochure Available
News from DFA Media (31 January 2002)
Programmable filter modules perform better
A new range of filter modules has been developed for data-acquisition applications where extremely high performance has to be combined with high numbers of channels
News from Kemo (31 January 2002)
Higher resolution from actuator-driven goniometers
Actuator-driven goniometers offer higher resolution and sensitivity than most leadscrew-driven goniometers, and a new series features two sizes with an upper version and a lower version for each Brochure Available
News from Newport Spectra-Physics (31 January 2002)
Precision rotation of components from new stages
A new series of Rotation Stages rotate 360deg in a precision bored bushing and provide precision rotation of components for laboratory, production, or industrial OEM applications Brochure Available
News from Newport Spectra-Physics (31 January 2002)
Dovetail stages less affected by vibration
A new series dovetail stages incorporates precision preloaded dovetail slides with an 80 TPI drive screw, hex head adjustment for tamper resistance, and an integral locking mechanism Brochure Available
News from Newport Spectra-Physics (31 January 2002)
Riser plates ideal for raising optical tables
Modular riser plates are ideal for raising the surface of an optical table so as to securely mount components at a fixed height, and a new series can be stacked to achieve many heights Brochure Available
News from Newport Spectra-Physics (31 January 2002)
Precision actuators to motorize linear stages
A new series of precision actuators offer backlash-free motion with high load capacity and up to 25mm travel range, using a preloaded belt drive system Brochure Available
News from Newport Spectra-Physics (31 January 2002)
Cost-effective drives for turning optical systems
A series of motorized drives allow a cost-effective and time-saving integration of Newport motion control technology to custom or third party products. Brochure Available
News from Newport Spectra-Physics (31 January 2002)
Pallet loading increases laser welding efficiency
A pallet loading workstation has been designed to enable the pre-placement of packaging components onto a proprietary palletized tooling system prior to laser welding Brochure Available
News from Newport Spectra-Physics (31 January 2002)
Sub-micron resolution motion from linear stage
A new extruded aluminum linear stage offers 50-250mm travel range and combines fast, sub-micron resolution motion with highly stiff and robust package designs. Brochure Available
News from Newport Spectra-Physics (31 January 2002)
More stable and stiff multi-axis positioning
A set of brackets have been designed to mount linear stages for stable and stiff muti-axis positioning systems, increasing the lifetime of a system and improving performance Brochure Available
News from Newport Spectra-Physics (31 January 2002)
Automation training and sales centre for the north
Following its investment of £20 Million in enhancing its UK operations, Mitsubishi's successful Customer Technology Centre has opened its first Regional Automation Centre in Wakefield Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (31 January 2002)
Advances in linear encoder technology on the way
The Mach 2002 exhibition will see major new developments in linear encoder technology from one of the major names in the field, featuring its unique 'ball' technology Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems (31 January 2002)
Simple amplifiers make fibre optic sensing easy
A new range of fibre-optic amplifiers claims to make the benefits of fibre-optic sensing available without the complexity and cost associated with earlier generation products Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (31 January 2002)
Specifications for blind fasteners reviewed
Self-clinching blind fasteners, designed to provide barriers that protect threads against foreign matter and protect circuits from intrusion of extra-long screws, are described in a new leaflet
News from PennEngineering (31 January 2002)
Enclosed capacitors can be mounted in any plane
A new range of pre-assembled and boxed fixed capacitors is suited for use with individual motors, or small clusters and ideal for medium sized installations
News from PFC Engineering (31 January 2002)
Major investment in plant design software vendor
Bentley Systems has purchased an equity stake in Rebis, representing Rebis' largest outside shareholding, and the company will now incorporate and distribute Microstation V8
News from Rebis (31 January 2002)
Eliminate voltage problems with frequency drives
A new range of output chokes will reduce or eliminate the voltage problems commonly found when using frequency drives to control AC induction motors Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (31 January 2002)
2kVA UPS gets vastly extended runtime option
An extended runtime pack has been developed for a new 2kVA UPS which increases the standard runtime period from approximately ten minutes without mains power up to several hours for a typical load
News from Riello UPS (31 January 2002)
State-of-the-art drives for old compressors
User Application Article As part of a modernisation project, chemical company Brunner Mond, based in north-west England, is now using variable-speed drives, instead of steam turbines to drive its centrifugal gas compressors
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (31 January 2002)
Fast and effective refinishing of seal-worn shafts
Quicker and more efficient than remetalizing or regrinding and, in contrast to these methods, providing a perfect seal, a thin sleeve provides fast refinishing of seal-worn shafts Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (31 January 2002)
Division gets award for an accident free workplace
SKF Service Division, at SKF's Luton plant, has achieved an award in recognition of there being no recordable accidents in the division's workshop in the previous year Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (31 January 2002)
3D CAD learning initiative for South China
The SolidWorks South China Education Initiative is a program that expands 3D CAD learning in universities throughout South China by bringing 245 seats of SolidWorks software into their curricula
News from SolidWorks Corporation (31 January 2002)
New food industry demand for production software
The food and beverage sector is continuing to invest in software to plan manufacturing and distribution around an accurate model of the production process
News from SSI (31 January 2002)
Project Book coincides with new CAD release
A Project Book written by Dr Leonard O Nasman coincides with the latest release of DataCAD software to provide a quick way for users to learn version 10 basics
News from Tech Ed Concepts (31 January 2002)
High output current densities on power units
Two new CompactPCI power units use patented technology to deliver very high output current densities and have many features designed to support hot-swap redundant applications
News from Amplicon (30 January 2002)
Blind threaded steel inserts handle high loads
A recently-launched range of blind threaded steel inserts feature a full-hex body design, thick head, and heavy wall to resist torque-out even in demanding high-load applications
News from Atlas Engineering (30 January 2002)
Software brings FFT analysis to sound analyser
A narrow-band frequency analysis FFT software module effectively turns a Bruel and Kjaer modular precision sound analyser into a powerful sound and vibration analyser
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (30 January 2002)
Control and instrumentation over the internet
A new range of controllers and instrumentation can serve web pages over an Ethernet LAN or even over the internet, making it possible to monitor and control a process through a browser from anywhere Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (30 January 2002)
Digital display cuts errors in pressure testing
A high definition digital display on a series of pressure test gauges eliminates the potential reading errors associated with conventional dial gauges Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (30 January 2002)
Custom-build service for load pins launched
A custom-build service is being launched by an established manufacturer of high-strength alloy steel or aerospace-grade stainless steel load pins
News from Vishay Transducers UK (30 January 2002)
Heavy-duty cylinders behind steel forming machines
User Application Article Heavy-duty hydraulic cylinders designed for working pressures up to 160 bar have been specified for three Trim-and-Curl machines built by Heinrich Georg for the Walsall Wheelbarrow Company Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (30 January 2002)
Reliable drive key to dust and odour suppressor
User Application Article Variable speed drives have enabled a northern company to develop a revolutionary new system for removing dust and odours from the atmosphere by reducing the size of the motor needed
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (29 January 2002)
Shielding coatings which don't have to be hidden
A new range of coloured shielding coatings, designed to be sprayed through vents and apertures, will provide an aesthetically pleasing finish where the coating remains visible
News from Applied Coating Technologies (29 January 2002)
New president for power conversion specialist
Artesyn Technologies, which produces power conversion equipment and real-time subsystems, has announced the appointment of Ewald Braith as President of its Communications Infrastructure Group
News from Emerson Network Power - Embedded Power (29 January 2002)
CAD software gets car audio to market faster
User Application Article Using Inventor software, Phoenix Gold reduced the production cycle time on a product by 71 percent, cutting a three-and-a-half-year project down to one year
News from Autodesk (29 January 2002)
Greater working range for compact torque limiters
A new generation of compact torque limiters has been designed with the flexibility to accommodate larger torque ranges than most models currently available
News from British Autogard (29 January 2002)
Black stereolithography resin meets major demand
Raven 7620 photopolymer for solid state laser SL equipment, is a clear, amber liquid that creates dark coloured parts during the polymerization process of stereolithography Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (29 January 2002)
CAD model analyser gets the go-ahead at Ford
User Application Article Software which analyzes native CAD models to identify topological and geometric defects before models are released is being made available throughout Ford Motor Company worldwide
News from TranscenData Europe (29 January 2002)
Packaging machinery suppliers set to consolidate?
New analysis by Frost and Sullivan showed the European Packaging Machinery market enjoyed rising growth rates throughout the late 1990s, with estimated market revenues of $6.52 billion by 2007
News from Frost and Sullivan (29 January 2002)
New name in sales for cleaning equipment supplier
Manufacturer of high-precision cleaning equipment Kerry Ultrasonics has appointed Roy Goshawk as Sales Engineer for the South West, joining from Qualitek Europe
News from Kerry Ultrasonics (29 January 2002)
Oil change brings advantages to offshore operation
User Application Article Since changing oils, a oil and gas exploration company in the North Sea has improved lubricant life with no related mechanical problems and no downtime due to excessive servicing Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (29 January 2002)
Comprehensive course and jobs databases on the web
An activity of the non profit organization, the American Society for Engineering Education, Learnon.org has over 6,500 engineering/IT course listings and close to 100,000 job postings
News from Learnon.org (29 January 2002)
Wide options for enclosed starters and switches
One of the widest ranges of enclosed starters and switches, comprising direct-on-line, reversing and star delta starters, and switch disconnectors, is now available with a wide choice of options
News from Moeller Electric (29 January 2002)
Rugged and decentralised motion control systems
A powerful new approach to motion control connects a PC to motion controllers using Firewire, distributing control appropriately between the PC and external hardware
News from Nyquist Industrial Control (29 January 2002)
Machine guarding system is way ahead for Honda
User Application Article The new Honda car plant in Swindon, the first 'green field' car plant to be built in the UK in eight years, chose a machine guarding system so new it hadn't even been launched Brochure Available
News from Procter Machine Guarding (29 January 2002)
New sales faces for process weighing company
Process weighing company Procon Engineering (Defiant - Negretti - Inflo and Lintvalve) has made two new appointments to strengthen its Field Service Team
News from Procon Engineering (29 January 2002)
Free guide to programmable safety systems launched
An all-new Guide to Programmable Safety Systems, from the company which produced the massively successful Guide to Machinery Safety, runs to more than 200 pages and is free of charge
News from Pilz Automation Technology (29 January 2002)
New probe measures total bromine for disinfection
A new bromine measurement probe can be used as part of a complete system for bromine disinfection control in a wide variety of water treatment applications
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (29 January 2002)
Combination delivers eyewear-free 3D visualization
StereoGraphics Corporation and DDD Group have signed an agreement under which StereoGraphics will add DDD's TriDef 3D playback system into StereoGraphics' SynthaGram product line.
News from Stereographics (29 January 2002)
Drives quieten fans in mobile operating theatres
User Application Article State-of-the-art, mobile operating theatres produced by the Cambridge based military suppliers, Marshall SV are now being fitted with variable speed drives to deliver reduced noise and vibration
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (29 January 2002)
Industrial PC goes for clarity with 15.1in TFT
Designed for process automation applications requiring excellent display clarity, a new Panel PC includes a TFT (thin film transistor) display, which is available in sizes up to 15.1in
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (29 January 2002)
New distributor for safety interlocking specialist
FCX Pegler and Louden has been appointed principal UK distributor in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries for one of the major safety interlocking product specialists Brochure Available
News from Smith Flow Control (29 January 2002)
Web site gives good introduction to AODD pumps
For those who are interested in how AODD pumps work, an updated web site from a specialist in the area features a moving graphic of the pumping principle
News from Tri-Ark (29 January 2002)
Useful seminars on machine vision coming up
There will be a series of five individual 45 minute seminars, under the banner headline Innovation in Machine Vision, on both days of the UK's IPOT/Machine Vision 2002 show in February
News from UK Industrial Vision Association (29 January 2002)
Cartridge seal uses high-performance polymer
User Application Article When Damar was designing chopper seals for mixing and blending equipment, it chose Peek polymer for the seal faces because of its ability to withstand the frictional heat buildup in high speed mixing
News from Victrex USA (29 January 2002)
Fanless 500MHz CPU on touch panel computer
A fanless 500MHz Crusoe 5400 CPU-based touch panel computer has been launched in a slim 55mm enclosure, featuring a 15" colour TFT display and a resistive touch screen user interface Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (28 January 2002)
Call for papers for fluid sealing conference
The 17th International Conference on Fluid Sealing is the latest in a sequence of highly successful events that aims to provide a firm foundation for future developments
News from BHR Group (28 January 2002)
GHz sampling with logic analyser triggering
A new system integrates/the operation of the Tektronix TLA family of logic analysers with various models of the Tektronix TDS range of digitising oscilloscopes
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (28 January 2002)
Course covers the fundamentals of gear design
The British Gear Association and Cranfield University are again collaborating to present a course covering the fundamentals of gear design and an appreciation of the flexibility of the involute system
News from British Mechanical Power Transmission Association (28 January 2002)
VME single board computer specialist acquired
Concurrent Technologies has acquired US based, Omnibyte Corporation, which recently has specialised in VME single board computers using both PowerPC and 68060 processors from Motorola
News from Concurrent Technologies (28 January 2002)
Asset maintenance software gets web accessibility
A new internet-based system allows tracking of any maintenance carried out on an asset, including logging of parts used, parts cost, labour cost, details of the repair, dates and times, etc
News from Ceetak Engineering (28 January 2002)
Collaboration software supports XP and Inventor 5
A new release of one of the top document management software systems features additional application integration, such as full support for Autodesk Inventor 5 and Microsoft Office XP.
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions (28 January 2002)
New name comes to the fore in UK drives market
Following the acquisition of Bauer by Danfoss, the new Danfoss Motion Controls organisation will offer the market a co-ordinated range of drives and geared motor units
News from Danfoss Motion Controls (28 January 2002)
The polypropylene-like single-piece dashboard
User Application Article In a technological breakthrough for the rapid prototyping industry, a single-piece construction automotive dashboard with material properties similar to polypropylene has been produced Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (28 January 2002)
25kg parts handling system gives real flexibility
A new parts handling and manipulation system aims to combine the versatility of a 5-axis industrial robot with the precision of an advanced, single axis gantry module
News from Gudel UK (28 January 2002)
Components database helps to reduce spec time
Implementing a new electronic components database is helping Orbital Sciences to reduce the time needed to spec out 500 critical power supply components for a new satellite from three weeks to one
News from IHS Engineering (28 January 2002)
Electric actuators help cut power plant emissions
User Application Article By adopting 640 electric actuators on its coal-fired boilers, a 2000MW power station in the North West of England has improved the reliability of its combustion control
News from Industrial Devices UK (28 January 2002)
Single number for range of climate control brands
Invensys Climate Controls has introduced two new telephone numbers for the UK which make it quick for customers to obtain information relating to any of the organisation's huge range of products
News from Invensys Climate Controls (28 January 2002)
Potting compounds cure at room temperature to 25mm
Two new UV curing potting compounds are designed to reach areas under components where the light does not reach, making them ideal for applications including potting sensors and LEDs
News from Intertronics (28 January 2002)
Monitoring bulk material temperatures on the move
A new range of on-line temperature measurement instrumentation is suitable for monitoring temperatures of moving webs and products to 1400C wherever bulk materials are transported by conveyor Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (28 January 2002)
New front ends make drives better to use
A range of operator terminals and front-end displays are being launched to complement existing drive packages, ranging from standard 2-line text displays through to 16-colour touchscreens Brochure Available
News from Lenze (28 January 2002)
Tough PC Board power relay has high switch ratings
A new relay with a miniature package and a universal footprint is ideal for applications such as home appliances, office machines and industrial equipment
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (28 January 2002)
Longevity and reliability from contactor designs
A range of contactors has been designed to last as long as the application or the machine it is fitted into, with mechanical lifespans of 10,000,000 operations
News from Moeller Electric (28 January 2002)
Vision system improves glazing cell at Nissan
User Application Article After the success of a glazing cell supplied to Nissan two years ago, the window design had changed, so for a new cell, a vision system was used to centralise the windows
News from Modular Automation International (28 January 2002)
Timers cover 1 millisecond to well over a year
A new range of digital timers has just 12 models to cover virtually every requirement, making it unnecessary for users to stock and specify multiple types and models. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (28 January 2002)
Ultra-reliable water treatment plant for Ireland
The first contract has been awarded to supply a water treatment plant in the Republic of Ireland based on tubular nanofiltration membranes, at a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility
News from PCI-Memtech/PCI-Water (28 January 2002)
Switch probes cut maintenance in automotive test
A new range of switch probes, designed for use in test modules for checking wiring harnesses in the automotive industry, should result in reduced maintenance time if a contact has to be changed
News from Peak Test Services (28 January 2002)
Analysis software in new biomechanics laboratory
User Application Article The University of California at Los Angeles will incorporate 10 seats of Cosmos/M into its Interdepartmental Program of Biomedical Engineering as part of a new biomechanics laboratory
News from Structural Research and Analysis Corp (28 January 2002)
Increasingly small and complex metal parts
Micro-engineered electroformed metal parts are gaining rapid ground, where traditional machined components cannot compete with the likes of tolerances as fine as +/-2 microns
News from Tecan (28 January 2002)
UK's Rapid Product Development set for October
This year's event dates for the Time-Compression Technologies Conference and Exhibition taking place at the Manchester International Convention Centre are the 16th and 17th October 2002
News from TCT Conference and Exhibition (28 January 2002)
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