News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 3 February
to Saturday 9 February 2002
Programme keeps CAD software fresh and functional
The Autodesk Subscription Programme is a software delivery model that offers customers a convenient way to stay up-to-date on the latest Autodesk technology.
News from Autodesk ( 8 February 2002)
New Zealand trade show filling up
In New Zealand, the biennial engineering, manufacturing, and plant automation industry show, EMEX 2002, is already 80% full, well ahead of schedule says sales manager Bob Deacon.
News from DMG World Media (NZ) ( 8 February 2002)
Launches galore at Drives and Controls 2002
Aldermaston-based Electro Mechanical Systems is showing a number of new products at the 2002 Drives and Controls Show at the NEC, Birmingham from 28th to 30th May 2002. Brochure Available
News from EMS ( 8 February 2002)
Neodymium ironless rotor motors for compact drives
New from Electro Mechanical Systems are two 26mm diameter neodymium magnet ironless rotor DC motors from System Faulhaber along with complementary 26 and 44mm planetary gearheads. Brochure Available
News from EMS ( 8 February 2002)
Seminars cover harmonics in power installations
Fluke is continuing its involvement in the successful "Harmonics in power installations" seminar programme organised by the Copper Development Association (CDA). Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 8 February 2002)
Flexible gantry robots operate on five axes
Multi-axis Gantry Robots are the latest additions to the range of advanced mechanical handling solutions available from Coventry-based Gudel UK.
News from Gudel UK ( 8 February 2002)
Eddy current technology provides accurate sensors
Matsushita Electric Works has enhanced its range of measurement sensors by introducing the SUNX GP-A Series eddy current technology displacement sensor.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK ( 8 February 2002)
Rugged instrument cases hold multiple boards
Rittal Electronic Systems has a new range of instrument cases to hold electronic systems based on multiple printed circuit boards. Brochure Available
News from Rittal ( 8 February 2002)
Bite the Bullet for improved security
Camlock Systems has used its award-winning Octagon mechanism in its new Bullet insert lock.
News from Camlock Systems ( 8 February 2002)
Quick-disconnect couplings are ultraclean
A high-flow nonspill quick-disconnect coupling has been launched in the UK by Tom Parker.
News from Tom Parker ( 8 February 2002)
Handheld printer takes labels to the field
The ID Pal is the first professional entry-level handheld label printer dedicated to electrical and voice/datacommunications installers. Brochure Available
News from Brady Lab ( 7 February 2002)
JDR Cables in new drive to increase production
User Application Article Drives from Control Techniques have played a central role in the major upgrade programme at JDR Cables in Littleport, Cambridgeshire. Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques ( 7 February 2002)
Drive solutions for industrial applications
Danfoss Drives has a new guide to drive solutions for industrial applications.
News from Danfoss Drives ( 7 February 2002)
Website focuses on UK interconnect requirements
Harting Ltd, the UK subsidiary of Europe's leading manufacturer of electrical and electronic connectors, has created and introduced its own UK website at www.harting.co.uk.
News from Harting ( 7 February 2002)
Industrial PC fills an automation gap
Mitsubishi Electric reckons its QPC rack-mounted industrial PC fills the gap between PLC and PC control by allowing users to use an industrial PC unit as part of a localised automation solution. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 7 February 2002)
Easy moisture measurement in natural gas
Michell Instruments has a range of low-maintenance technologies to provide customers throughout the natural gas industry with the means to measure moisture content and hydrocarbon dew point. Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments ( 7 February 2002)
Robots on show in Oxon
Motoman Robotics (UK) is to hold an Open House from 9th to 12th April 2002 at its new headquarters in Oxfordshire.
News from Motoman Robotics (UK) ( 7 February 2002)
Servo controlled cylinder for accurate positioning
Norgren has expanded its RA/8000 cylinder range with the launch of a servo-controlled cylinder.
News from Norgren ( 7 February 2002)
Remanufactured machine tools on display
Pennine Engineering Group is to hold a two week open viewing show between 25th February and 8th March 2002 to highlight its expansion into large remanufactured machine tools.
News from Pennine Automation ( 7 February 2002)
Sensors for water and waste
STI Automation Products Group has produced a free guide to automation sensors for the water and wastewater industry.
News from Automation Products Group ( 7 February 2002)
Safety mats available in over 100 standard sizes
A new range of pressure-sensitive safety mats comes in more than 100 standard sizes with four different configurations, reducing the need for "specials", saving time and money.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies ( 7 February 2002)
Get a grip with polymer-headed rivets
Specialist fastener manufacturer Seac has extended its novel range of Polytop polymer-headed rivets with a new series of Multigrip rivets with moulded self-masking self-coloured heads.
News from SEAC ( 7 February 2002)
Signal conditioning on show
Visitors to the Status Instruments' stand at this years MTEC exhibition will have the chance to win a Playstation 2. Brochure Available
News from Status Instruments ( 7 February 2002)
Incremental encoder takes a heavy load
A new heavy-duty incremental encoder features a three-bearing design that enables high axial and radial shaft loading, while sustaining speeds in excess of 5000rev/min.
News from Sick Stegmann ( 7 February 2002)
Extreme temperature sensors at conventional prices
A new range of thin-film technology pressure sensors can handle temperatures from -40 to 200C while using standard electronics to keep the price more conventional. Brochure Available
News from Sensor-Technik UK ( 7 February 2002)
Vertical pump for space-restricted applications
New from Wanner Engineering is the Hydra-Cell D-17 Series of industrial pumps.
News from Wanner Engineering ( 7 February 2002)
Quieter motors aid film production
User Application Article Motors from ABB Motor Service Partner EMR Silverthorn of Wembley have helped Shepperton studios to keep the noise level down during filming of The Mummy Returns.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 6 February 2002)
Slater adds ABB motors to drives
Slater Drive Systems (SDS) has been appointed as the ABB Motor Service Partner for the North East and Cumbria.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 6 February 2002)
Noncontact sensor gives absolute position output
Position sensor manufacturer ASM has introduced an IP67 magnetostrictive noncontact position sensor featuring absolute position output.
News from ASM ( 6 February 2002)
Factory answers demand for torque limiters
British Autogard has officially opened its new 5000m2 factory at Cirencester in Gloucestershire.
News from British Autogard ( 6 February 2002)
Temperature and humidity come all in one sensor
The Vivarium room sensor from Building Automation Products (BAPI) provides both humidity and temperature measurement.
News from Building Automation Products ( 6 February 2002)
Software translates between formats for free
Cadcam-E has four new CAD/CAM translation solutions, each of which can be downloaded from the company's website at no charge and accessed on a per-use basis without purchasing software.
News from CCE ( 6 February 2002)
Low-tech solution answers high-tech problem
User Application Article Challenge Industrial Fastenings was able to help out with a solution to an assembly problem on high tech MRI scanner equipment recently.
News from Challenge (Europe) ( 6 February 2002)
Fast thin-client native 3D visualisation
Cimmetry Systems is shipping V16 of its AutoVue visualisation solution.
News from Cimmetry Systems ( 6 February 2002)
Test system maintains integrity of safety valves
Drallim Controls has received independent certification from SIRA for its Smart Valve Monitoring system to IEC 61508.
News from Drallim Industries ( 6 February 2002)
Case for prototype is crystal clear
User Application Article WaterClear resins played a key role in the design of a tiara for the recent Dutch royal wedding. Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos ( 6 February 2002)
One fan fits two sizes
Fan Technology has a 127mm-square, AC axial fan with two sets of fixing holes.
News from Fan Technology ( 6 February 2002)
Emerson to automate refinery for Shell
Emerson Process Management has been awarded the first of several re-instrumentation projects in the $32 million automation programme by Shell Deer Park Refining Company.
News from Emerson Process Management - Systems and Industry ( 6 February 2002)
Noise control to be heard at one-day meeting
"Noise control in practice" is the subject of a one-day meeting for design and production engineers, to be held on Thursday 11th April 2002 at the Holiday Inn, Birmingham Airport, UK. Brochure Available
News from Institute of Acoustics ( 6 February 2002)
Motion control online
Micromech has introduced a new web service to making it even easier to buy motion products with the launch of 'Motion Mart'.
News from Micromech ( 6 February 2002)
Morgan completes POSCO project
Pohang Iron and Steel Company (POSCO), of Pohang, Korea, has successfully started up its recently installed upgraded No 3 mill.
News from Morgan Construction Company ( 6 February 2002)
Award for German website
The ITT Richter website has received the "Top Business Site 2002" award organised by Mondus Online Purchasing Platform for Industrial Supplies and EBB Electronic Yellow Pages.
News from Richter Chemie-Technik ( 6 February 2002)
Bearings revealed on CD-ROM
The latest release of the Reali-Design CD-ROM provides a complete guide to the Kaydon range of thin section bearings from RA Rodriguez.
News from Rodriguez (UK) ( 6 February 2002)
Custom sensors for high-temperature applications
Stedham Electronics has a range of custom capacitive sensors specifically designed with remote electrodes for high-temperature applications.
News from Stedham Electronics ( 6 February 2002)
Assessment cuts the risk of US safety failure
TUV International UK now offers field evaluation of unlisted equipment for export to the USA.
News from TUV Rheinland UK ( 6 February 2002)
Pumps land households in hot water
Wilo-Salmson claims to have set a new standard with its range of Wilo-Star-Z circulators for secondary hot water.
News from Wilo (UK) ( 6 February 2002)
Panel indicators for the dim and bright
Now available from Aerco are two complementary ranges of LED panel indicators from Marl International.
News from Aerco ( 5 February 2002)
One pump serves a variety of media
AC Engineering has developed a new vacuum diaphragm pump, capable of performing a wide range of tasks.
News from AC Engineering ( 5 February 2002)
New life for lead-acid batteries
Lead-acid battery technology is gaining the upper hand in the race to equip the next generation of automobiles with energy saving power trains.
News from Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium ( 5 February 2002)
Proportional valve has onboard control loop
Pulstronic is a new pneumatic proportional valve from Asco Joucomatic, designed for applications requiring variable pressure regulation. Brochure Available
News from Asco Numatics ( 5 February 2002)
Fasteners save on waste
A new development at Bighead Bonding Fasteners is achieving 60% savings for customers. Brochure Available
News from Bighead Bonding Fasteners ( 5 February 2002)
Tool steels won't crack under pressure
The advanced melting technology traditionally associated with the production of super alloys is now lending itself to the manufacture of a tool steel range, particularly for hot work tool steels.
News from Bohler Special Steels ( 5 February 2002)
Online shop cuts prices on training notes
The British Gear Association has reviewed the pricing structure of its online shop to assist its members and encourage more nonmembers to use the website and consider BGA membership.
News from British Mechanical Power Transmission Association ( 5 February 2002)
Vision systems to maintain newsprint quality
Norske Skog has integrated two Cognex SmartView ICN web inspection systems at its Saugbrugs mill in Halden, Norway. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK ( 5 February 2002)
Shop floor data management on display
The competitive benefits of fast and accurate shop floor data management and recording will be highlighted on Stand 4577 at MACH 2002.
News from DLoG (UK) ( 5 February 2002)
New source for motion-control products
Encoder Technology has launched a new division, Applied Motion Technology, with Jon Bentley as Sales Manager. Brochure Available
News from Encoder Technology ( 5 February 2002)
ERA's Nightingale becomes FIEEE
Dr Steve Nightingale, Chief Consultant in Communications and Sensors at ERA Technology, has recently been elected a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (FIEEE), USA.
News from ERA Technology ( 5 February 2002)
Industrial computers take on machine control
GE Fanuc Automation has introduced two new industrial computers with a size choice of integral touchscreens. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK ( 5 February 2002)
Killeen becomes Chairman and CEO at GlobalSpec
GlobalSpec has appointed Jeffrey M Killeen to the position of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
News from Globalspec ( 5 February 2002)
Simulation environment boosted with XML
Hyprotech describes Hysys 3.0 as the most comprehensive version of its simulation environment to date.
News from Aspen Technology ( 5 February 2002)
Licence aids front end engineering packages
Bechtel Corp has licensed Axsys.Process from Hyprotech as part of its continued effort to improve Bechtel's work processes in the development of front end engineering (FEED) packages.
News from Aspen Technology ( 5 February 2002)
Temperature accuracy is key to economy
A new noncontact temperature measuring system for calculating true temperature of furnace loads gives furnace operators a new way to cut their energy costs. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International ( 5 February 2002)
Servos in drive for publicity
User Application Article Servo drives are making a moving impact in the world of poster advertising. Brochure Available
News from Lenze ( 5 February 2002)
Screens keep solid waste out of the Thames
Thames Water has had four L Series Discreens from Mono Pumps installed on the inlet to the stormwater tanks at Kew STW.
News from Mono Pumps ( 5 February 2002)
Vibration meter aids predictive maintenance
User Application Article Lansing Linde is using a Monitran VM portable vibration meter for critical predictive maintenance routines at its UK manufacturing plant at Basingstoke.
News from Monitran ( 5 February 2002)
Low-cost infra-red thermometer has 1C resolution
Meterman has a new low-cost infra-red thermometer.
News from Meterman Test Tools ( 5 February 2002)
Website features over 100,000 products
Omega's new look website is now online. Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering ( 5 February 2002)
Valve islands are smaller and more flexible
User Application Article Maxam IVS electronic valve islands are at the heart of the control systems in the Monostatic single cavity powder compacting presses manufactured by Simac of Rugby. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 5 February 2002)
Solenoid valves help track cleaners sweep up
User Application Article Parker Pneumatic manifolded solenoid valves in stainless-steel enclosures have been specified as part of the control system for the SmartSander rail sanding system, developed by AEA Technology Rail, t Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 5 February 2002)
Fun and games at IPEX with Rietschle
Rietschle (UK) is offering a year's free Gold Breakdown service to five lucky winners every day, for the duration of the International Printing Exhibition (IPEX).
News from Rietschle Thomas ( 5 February 2002)
The missing link in power supply
Rittal reckons its SV-TS8/Maxi PLS complete modular system is the ideal unit to link power supply (eg on the low voltage side of distributing substations) with energy distribution. Brochure Available
News from Rittal ( 5 February 2002)
Redundant PLCs keep critical processes running
Rockwell Automation has added a redundancy system to its ControlLogix range of PLCs to provide a high availability solution for critical process and other applications.
News from Rockwell Automation ( 5 February 2002)
Torque limiter disengages quickly
Fast and efficient disengagement of driving and driven forces is ensured by the new clutch-operated torque limiter from RA Rodriguez.
News from Rodriguez (UK) ( 5 February 2002)
Plymouth branch makes it 21 today for Routeco
Routeco has opened a new branch in Plymouth, taking its total in the UK to 21.
News from Routeco ( 5 February 2002)
Cylinder covers are dustproof and water-resistant
SMC has added protective covers to its range of mechanically jointed rodless double-acting cylinders.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 5 February 2002)
Training gets the best use from design software
To enable harnessing designers to get the most from Raychem HarnWare, Tyco Electronics now delivers its advanced harness design software with new training courses included as part of the package. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics - Wire, Harness and Protection ( 5 February 2002)
Cost-effective bespoke plating
A dedicated new GBP 1 million purpose-built facility is providing OEMs and other discerning partners with access to market leading high-specification surface finishing.
News from Tecan ( 5 February 2002)
Washing machines keep production clean
User Application Article While the thorough cleaning of machined parts may not be that high on everyone's list of priorities, it's an essential element of the manufacturing programme operated by JL French in Essex.
News from StarragHeckert UK ( 5 February 2002)
Zyex chooses PEEK polymer for wear resistance
User Application Article One of the fastest growing application areas for the UK-based extruder Zyex is PEEK polymer monofilaments for protective braiding.
News from Victrex ( 5 February 2002)
Two ways to handle handwheels
JW Winco now offers a line of ISO 9001 certified technopolymer plastic solid disk handwheels.
News from Winco ( 5 February 2002)
Valves simplify air-con maintenance
User Application Article Ease of maintenance lays behind York Marine's decision to replace traditional globe valves with Worcester V-Flow ball control valves in the design of its new VSM 151 refrigeration units.
News from Flowserve ( 5 February 2002)
New machining centres to be launched at MACH 2002
Two new machining centres, including the EMC mini vertical from Fadal and the compact Kiwa KNH-426 horizontal cell, will be introduced by Yamazen (UK) at MACH 2002.
News from Matchmaker M/C ( 5 February 2002)
Feed systems specified for US Honda production
A contract has been placed for feed systems on equipment designed to provide seamless transition from bulk storage to insertion of plastic weatherstrip retainers on the 2003 Honda Accord
News from Action Feed Systems ( 4 February 2002)
Mechanical simulation helps design cable anchor
Engineering of the Rocket-Socket dead-end for transmission tower guy wires by Preformed Line Products involved PC-based Mechanical Event Simulation and laboratory testing
News from Algor ( 4 February 2002)
XY open frame stage features linear motor drive
Anorad's direct drive open frame stage assembly is designed to allow access to the work piece from above and below the moving carriage via its large aperture
News from Anorad UK ( 4 February 2002)
Point-of-load converter designed for Itanium
Products being shown for the first time at APEC 2002 include an innovative point-of-load converter designed specifically to meet Intel's specifications for powering its Itanium processors
News from Emerson Network Power - Embedded Power ( 4 February 2002)
Flexible Pentium III SBC drives network appliances
A new socket 370 single board computer is designed for high reliability use in security monitoring, network administration, storage and management appliances, and voice and media gateways Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) ( 4 February 2002)
Resins no longer too brittle for mask prototyping
User Application Article Diving Systems International has turned to high-speed liquid photopolymers as a material source to build diving mask prototypes that can be functionally tested. Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos ( 4 February 2002)
True measurements of workplace noise for operators
Software designed to work with B and K's family of sound level meters can combine the noise measurements with a profile of a person's movements to simulate their personal noise exposure
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK ( 4 February 2002)
Magnetics specialist's facilities outlined
Eriez Magnetics Europe has produced a new colour leaflet depicting and describing its recently modernised and expanded laboratory facilities in Caerphilly, South Wales. Brochure Available
News from Eriez Magnetics Europe ( 4 February 2002)
New circuit breakers catalogue launched
A new Circuit Breakers and Control Products catalogue explains the different types of circuit breakers for equipment and how to choose between them for a given application Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers ( 4 February 2002)
Choice of ten tones on sounder for Ex areas
A new 110 and 113dB(A) BEx explosion-proof sounder has a choice of ten tones that can be combined with a user-recordable message up to sixteen seconds
News from European Safety Systems ( 4 February 2002)
Multi-block gridding stars in new CFD release
A major new release of Flow-3D computational fluid dynamics software includes multi-block gridding, the ability to create multiple grid blocks in the design of a simulation
News from Flow Science ( 4 February 2002)
Optimism in study of welding consumables market
A new study by Frost and Sullivan is optimistic about the future of the welding consumables market, despite the many challenges in the road ahead.
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 4 February 2002)
Ultraviolet disinfection system for Kent brewery
User Application Article Shepherd Neame Brewery in Kent has installed an ultraviolet disinfection system to treat both deoxygenated cutting liquor and water for bottle rinsing.
News from Hanovia ( 4 February 2002)
Customised encoder improves portable measuring arm
User Application Article Disc (GB) of Hatton in Derbyshire was able to reduce the cost of joint assembly in its Polar articulated measuring arm by some 1,300 pounds using a custom encoder system Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) ( 4 February 2002)
Commercial handheld radios for rail yard system
Designed to improve procedures in rail yards, a new shunting software package runs on a range of commercial radios and uses approved British Rail/Rail Link tones
News from Icom (UK) ( 4 February 2002)
Working application demonstrations at ASi event
IFM Electronic, one of the founder members of the ASi consortium, is among the key players at ASi-tech 2002, being held at the Hanover International Hotel, UK, on 5th and 6th March 2002 Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic ( 4 February 2002)
Fast automated test system for wafer measurements
A new automated parametric test system for integrated DC and RF wafer measurements allows single DUT testing up to 10GHz at rates up to ten times faster than typical rack-and-stack systems Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments ( 4 February 2002)
CAM software gives machinery maker the edge
User Application Article By using new CAM software, Crabtree has cut programming times by up to 50% and saved time and expense normally associated with the production of additional post-processors for different machine tools
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems ( 4 February 2002)
Flat-panel PC designed for healthcare applications
A family of point-of-care workstations is the first to be designed from the ground up to address healthcare informatics applications in clinical and critical care areas
News from Planar Systems ( 4 February 2002)
Caliper disc brakes for overwrapping machines
User Application Article Marden Edwards is extending its use of a pneumatic brake from its top of the range overwrapping machines to all of its models, thanks to the reliability of the units
News from Robert Cupitt ( 4 February 2002)
Innovative actuator designs added after takeover
A take-over of Jordan Controls enables Rotork to offer a large range of actuator designs developed for the operation of specialised control valves, dampers, diverters, flap valves and gates
News from Rotork Controls ( 4 February 2002)
Drip-free control of high-viscosity materials
Designed for use with filled or abrasive materials, a rugged new aluminium bodied dispense valve provides drip-free control of high-viscosity materials
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering ( 4 February 2002)
Nip roller equations on your Palm computer
A low-cost $39 software program has been introduced which enables fast calculation of many different nip roller equations for Palm based platforms such as the Palm VII/V/III series
News from Sensor-Experts.com ( 4 February 2002)
Compression latch withstands any environment
A new stainless steel compression latch is designed to withstand contaminants such as humidity, water, dust, ice, temperature variations, and corrosive conditions and liquids
News from Southco ( 4 February 2002)
6-GHz bandwidth DSO is the world's fastest
A revolutionary oscilloscope claims to provide engineers designing high-speed digital systems with advanced debug and analysis capabilities that are unmatched on today's market. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 4 February 2002)
Versatility and compact design on safety relays
Two additions to a range of safety relays include a model which is half the width of most other types, yet provides three safety outputs rated at a full 6A
News from Schneider Electric ( 4 February 2002)
New source for condition monitoring sensors
Monitran condition monitoring sensors and systems allow users to take accurate vibration, heat and pressure readings from any rotating shaft machinery in the most demanding industrial environments Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK ( 4 February 2002)
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