News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 17 February
to Saturday 23 February 2002
Self-clinching nut goes close to the edge
A new PEM self-clinching nut from Arconix/UK can be installed in thin steel sheet down to 0.63mm and mounted up to 40% closer to the edge of sheet metal than conventional clinch nuts.
News from PEM Europe (22 February 2002)
Seminar covers blow-moulding technology
Beko Technologies is running a two-day seminar on potential time savings and quality improvements in blow-moulding technology, on 10th and 11th April at The University of Warwick. Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies (22 February 2002)
Meter resolves down to micro-ohm levels
The BS407, new from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments), is a precision ohmmeter with resistance ranges from 2mohm up to 20kohm and an accuracy of 0.1%.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (22 February 2002)
System tests fabrics to new SPF regulations
A novel double-beam UV/visible spectrophotometer system can test the SPF of any fabric in line with the latest international standards.
News from Camspec (22 February 2002)
CoCreate donates software to Georgia Tech
CoCreate Software has provided Georgia Tech with CoCreate OneSpace Solution Suite software and support, valued at more than $900,000.
News from CoCreate Software (22 February 2002)
Survey of design engineers highlights pressures
Research published this month highlights the huge impact which customer expectations are having on the work of the UK's electronic design engineers.
News from Farnell (22 February 2002)
Services aid engineering supply chain integration
Engineering supply chain integration offerings from ITI TranscenData are being put to work in some of the world's leading manufacturing organisations.
News from ITI (22 February 2002)
Green cleaning system cuts energy costs by 80%
User Application Article An aqueous multistage cleaning system from Kerry Ultrasonics has allowed Boosey and Hawkes to completely eliminate organic solvents from its cleaning process.
News from Kerry Ultrasonics (22 February 2002)
DIN-rail mounted thermometer signal processor
The Landmark Technic is a new high precision, digital, DIN-rail mounted signal processor from Land Infrared providing economic conditioning of any System 4 thermometer output signal. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (22 February 2002)
Automation system keeps manufacturing in the UK
User Application Article Modular Automation has developed a new plastic insert loading system for Medic-aid.
News from Modular Automation International (22 February 2002)
Novel system puts elevator cabins on the spot
Schmersal UK has developed an all-new noncontact operating principle for positioning elevator cabins.
News from Schmersal UK (22 February 2002)
Adhesives and sealants in precise beads
Sealant Equipment and Engineering MicroMeter systems dispense precision 'shots' or beads of single- or plural-component adhesives or sealants.
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering (22 February 2002)
Software runs on faster workstations
Software packages from Structural Research and Analysis Corp (SRAC) are now certified on systems using the AMD Athlon XP and Athlon MP processors for workstations and servers.
News from Structural Research and Analysis Corp (22 February 2002)
California State University buys 25 SRAC packages
Structural Research and Analysis Corp (SRAC) has sold 25 seats of Cosmos/Works to the California State University, Fresno.
News from Structural Research and Analysis Corp (22 February 2002)
Accuracy and reliability from load cells
Tedea-Huntleigh has a new range of low-capacity single-point load cells, designed for analytical balances, jewellery scales, medical equipment and small parts-counting scales.
News from Vishay Transducers UK (22 February 2002)
DC and stepper motors show at Drives and Controls
Trident Engineering will introduce a new range of DC motors and stepper motors from Japanese company, Motraxx, on Stand B46 at Drives and Controls 2002.
News from Trident Engineering (22 February 2002)
Every software tool a chemist is likely to need
New from Adept Scientific, ChemOffice 2002 is packed with improved programs, new data sources and more useful problem-solving features than ever before. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (21 February 2002)
Data acquisition from up to 64 cameras
The latest Echo DMX video surveillance and control software systems from ACI International can be configured to accommodate 16, 32, 48, 64 CCTV surveillance cameras.
News from ACI International (21 February 2002)
BPB Paperboard calls on ABB for refit
ABB has won an order to supply a switchboard and drive components as part of a paper mill winder rebuild project at BPB's mill in Purfleet, Essex, England.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (21 February 2002)
Open fieldbus on show in Hannover
Due to the incredibly high demand for information and rapid increase of European membership, the CC-Link Partners Association (CLPA) will again be attending Hannover Messe this year. Brochure Available
News from CC-Link Partner Association (21 February 2002)
Eastern Contracting is expanding
Eastern Contracting's Lighting and Infrastructure Division is looking to recruit around 20 new street lighting attendants and electricians to fill vacant positions.
News from Alfred McAlpine Utility Services SE (21 February 2002)
Fan filter has dust and interference covered
Fan Technology has introduced a combined RFI and dust filter for use with standard square-framed equipment fans in frame sizes from 60 to 120mm.
News from Fan Technology (21 February 2002)
Breakfast seminar on testing fibre-optic cables
The first in a new series of breakfast seminars looks at the latest procedures and standards for testing fibre-optic cables.
News from Fibreoptic Industry Association (21 February 2002)
Inherently conductive polymers to mushroom
Inherently conductive polymers (ICPs) are finally about to leap from the laboratory into the commercial world, according to a new report.
News from Frost and Sullivan (21 February 2002)
Installers' toolkits are savings packages
Kew Technik has a range of eight electrical installers' toolkits offering savings of at least 20% on the cost of buying the same tools individually and including a free carrying case.
News from Kew Technik (21 February 2002)
Level sensor uses the best of two technologies
A new level device combines the simplicity of a magnetic level indicator with the leading edge technology of GWR (guided wave radar), resulting in important user benefits. Brochure Available
News from Magnetrol International (21 February 2002)
Jaguar reduces supplier base
User Application Article In setting up its X-Type production line, Jaguar Cars awarded the contract for all robot end of arm tooling, clamps and all pneumatics equipment to just one company.
News from Norgren (21 February 2002)
Conveyor integrates screening system
At a time when security is paramount in the minds of airport management, a new integrated baggage conveying and x-ray screening system provides a positive solution.
News from Robson Handling Technology (21 February 2002)
Screw fasteners fix and finish in one step
A new series of socket-drive fasteners designed to fix and finish in one step has been introduced by SEAC to extend its Polytop screw range.
News from SEAC (21 February 2002)
3D CAD software made for sharing
The SolidWorks Collaboration Edition combines intuitive Windows-based 3D CAD software that streamlines product design with powerful collaboration tools.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (21 February 2002)
Probe gets more from your scope
A new differential probe can transform a single-ended oscilloscope input into a balanced differential input with a bandwidth of 500MHz and very high common-mode rejection.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (21 February 2002)
Big claims for new internal combustion engine
AC Engineering has developed a novel internal combustion engine design.
News from AC Engineering (20 February 2002)
New website addresses SW UK engineering
BEMA, the Bristol and Western Engineering Manufacturers' Association, has launched its new website.
News from BEMA (British Engineering Manufacturers Assoc.) (20 February 2002)
DIN-rail enclosures snap to it
Bernic has a new series of single-module-width M36 DIN-rail enclosures with ventilation slots for decentralised automation applications.
News from Bernic (20 February 2002)
Tririga licenses AutoVue from Cimmetry
Tririga has licensed Cimmetry's AutoVue for Java technology for use in its Tririga Intelligent Business System (IBS).
News from Cimmetry Systems (20 February 2002)
Document management software on show in Vegas
Cyco Software is showing off its AutoManager Meridian and AutoManager TeamWork document management software this week at the SolidWorks World 2002 Conference in Las Vegas.
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions (20 February 2002)
Seals aid Ford rally success
User Application Article DP Seals has developed an advanced seal solution for the Ford-Cosworth Duratec R engine, the powerhouse behind the success of the Ford Martini World Rally Car.
News from DP Seals (20 February 2002)
Novel destrapper removes straps safely
A novel machine that removes straps from pallets is receiving a lot of interest because it reduces a potential hazard as well as freeing up the time of an operative.
News from Industrial Automation (20 February 2002)
Circuit breakers exceed safety standards
Moeller Electric's latest NZM7 circuit breakers incorporate a wide range of power ratings from 25 to 250A, easy installation, and safety testing way beyond the standards set by IEC60947 and EN60947.
News from Moeller Electric (20 February 2002)
Fast and accurate small-screw insertion
An updated four-page bulletin available from PEM Fastening Systems profiles the StickScrew System for fast and accurate small-screw insertion.
News from PennEngineering (20 February 2002)
Self-clinching fasteners for stainless application
Several types of PEM self-clinching nuts, studs, and standoffs are designed specifically for attachment applications in stainless-steel assemblies.
News from PennEngineering (20 February 2002)
New division focuses on power quality issues
PFC Engineering has established a Power Quality Division, headed by Technical Sales Director Paul Mainey.
News from PFC Engineering (20 February 2002)
Service call restores PM's power
User Application Article A recent call to Advance-Galatrek's 24-hour service department concerned a defective UPS supplying power to Number 10 Downing Street.
News from Riello UPS (20 February 2002)
High-speed motion controller gains DeviceNet addon
According to Rockwell Automation, the low-cost Allen-Bradley Ultra5000 DeviceNet slave interface brings all the benefits of DeviceNet connectivity to the lightning-fast Ultra5000 servo drive.
News from Rockwell Automation (20 February 2002)
High-power battery recharges in quick time
The new VH D nickel-metal hydride cylindrical cell has been developed for applications requiring rechargeable batteries capable of providing high power, extended autonomy and fast charging. Brochure Available
News from Saft Rechargeable Battery Systems (20 February 2002)
Composite bushings give best of both worlds
Composite plain bushings combine the load-carrying advantages of bronze bushings with a thermoplastics lining that gives a superior lower-maintenance sliding surface. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (20 February 2002)
Clear attraction for SKF Magnetic acquisition
SKF has acquired Magnetic Group, a leading manufacturer of electromechanical actuators, motors, telescopic drives, control units as well as complete actuation systems. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (20 February 2002)
Three new systems at Interpack 2002
At Interpack 2002 SIG Pack Systems will present three new packaging systems, and will exhibit alongside other SIG Pack companies and with the SIG Beverages division.
News from Sigpack Systems (20 February 2002)
Tilting trains to use HV polymeric insulation
Alstom has chosen Raychem high-voltage polymeric insulation and cable assemblies for the new Pendolino high speed advanced tilting trains it is building for the UK West Coast Mainline service. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics - Wire, Harness and Protection (20 February 2002)
Sheet metal nuts are tough fasteners to crack
TFC has a new range of sheet-metal nuts specially designed to accurately hold and position a wide variety of components prior to final assembly. Brochure Available
News from TFC (20 February 2002)
Push-fit fasteners cut down on tooling
TFC has a new range of metal-insert fasteners from A Raymond that are designed to provide quick and easy fastening across a wide range of manufacturing operations. Brochure Available
News from TFC (20 February 2002)
Team Rewinds becomes AEG Motor Partner
AEG-Lafert has appointed Team Rewinds as its latest AEG Motor Partner to provide total life cycle support for its products in the North East and Birmingham areas of the UK.
News from Lafert Electric Motors (19 February 2002)
Formula SAE team uses Algor FEA software
User Application Article FEA software from Algor is helping in the design of a new racing car for Vanderbilt University's 16-member Formula SAE team.
News from Algor (19 February 2002)
Software is "Industrial IT certified" by ABB
IFS Applications components relating to asset optimisation and maintenance have become the first externally produced products to be "Industrial IT certified" by ABB.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (19 February 2002)
ABB accelerates software certification
ABB has accelerated the certification of its offerings under the IndustrialIT label.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (19 February 2002)
BigMachines helps USFilter with web-based system
USFilter said today that a new online sales/service tool, eSelect, allows its sales personnel to quickly and accurately configure standard filtration and oily water treatment systems.
News from BigMachines (19 February 2002)
Project looks for new manufacturing techniques
The Nomad research project is bringing together partners from across Europe to develop technologies to replace the assembly-line-based approach to welded fabrication.
News from Delmia (19 February 2002)
Injection mould design on a tight budget
PlasWin is an easy-to-use PC-based application that incorporates the most frequently used injection mould design requirements.
News from Dionysus Computing (19 February 2002)
Batch-management software boosts controller
Eurotherm has updated and improved its novel Visual Supervisor multifunction control and display product.
News from Eurotherm (19 February 2002)
Level sensors make the right connections
Gentech International has extended its LCS Series integral connector liquid level sensor family with the launch of the Gentech LCS-03, featuring an integral Packard style connector.
News from Gentech International (19 February 2002)
Bearing life extended from two weeks to one year
User Application Article A change of ball rail system on Hermes Abrasives purpose-built abrasive belt joining machine has cut maintenance costs by 90%. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (19 February 2002)
CFC replacement trials take to the roof
User Application Article Trials are continuing on a non-ozone-depleting blowing agent designed to provide a safe and energy efficient replacement to HCFC-141b.
News from Honeywell Fluorine Products (19 February 2002)
Technical catalogue boasts 214 pages
Entitled "Huco transmission components", this 214-page technical catalogue is available from the company's Hertford sales office on or via e-mail. Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork (19 February 2002)
Multipurpose drive handles AC and servo motors
KEB has extended its portfolio of inverters with the new Combivert F5- Multi drive range, suitable for both open- and closed-loop operation for AC induction and servo motors.
News from KEB (UK) (19 February 2002)
Gearboxes give more torque
New from Leroy Somer is the Cb 3000 range of high-performance gearboxes for electric motors.
News from Leroy Somer (19 February 2002)
Compact clutch crams in the features
The Air Champ LSCC-44 straight-bore conveyor clutch from Nexen Group offers high torque and numerous other features all wrapped up in a small package.
News from Nexen Group (19 February 2002)
Speedy installation for novel ball pin fastener
A new ball pin fastener from Profil UK provides a fast and cost-effective method of achieving high strength pivot points in sheet metal components from 0.8 to 1.5mm thick. Brochure Available
News from Profil UK (19 February 2002)
High-power stepper drive delivers up to 8A/phase
A new high-power stepper drive for cost-sensitive OEM applications uses a specially developed power output stage capable of delivering a peak current of 8A per phase from an 80V DC motor supply. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation (19 February 2002)
Contact versus laser digitising - no contest
Technical Background Article Contact probe systems combined with powerful complementary software can offer considerable advantages when compared head to head with laser scanning and digitising technology, explains Andrew Galt.
News from Rathnew Scientific (19 February 2002)
Catalogue has more than 3500 stock gear products
More than 3500 stock gear products are detailed in the new KHK catalogue, several of which are new to this 3008 publication.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (19 February 2002)
Products approved for Canadian markets
Sira Test and Certification now offers compliance in Canada.
News from Sira (19 February 2002)
An RS232 port in the hand is worth acquisition
New from Tescina, the DataGet RS232 cartridge for the Visor is the first full implementation of a standard PC serial port for a Palm handheld.
News from Tescina (19 February 2002)
Panel clips get a grip
TFC's new range of panel clips offers manufacturers of sheet-metal products a simple low-cost fixing solution suitable for installation in edge or mid-panel locations. Brochure Available
News from TFC (19 February 2002)
One turn grips for ratchet/screw fastener
TFC's reckons its novel ratchet/screw fastener is the ideal solution for a wide range of fixing applications Brochure Available
News from TFC (19 February 2002)
It pays to get listed when exporting to the USA
When a product is put onto the US market does it need to be NRTL (Nationally Recognised Testing Laboratory) listed or labelled? The answer is usually yes.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (19 February 2002)
Knurled nuts are certified to ISO9001
JW Winco has a complete line of ISO9001-certified knurled nuts.
News from Winco (19 February 2002)
Clark is keen on ZF's brakes and clutches
Clark Electric Clutch reckons it can offer customers advanced bespoke tension control solutions in a fraction of the normal time using ZF's novel hysteresis range of noncontact brakes and clutches. Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain (19 February 2002)
Microswitches provide reliable safety sense
Aerco is now supplying the Schaltbau range of heavy-duty snap-action microswitches.
News from Aerco (18 February 2002)
Subcontract manufacturer has come a fair way
User Application Article Fairway Engineering has become one of the biggest names in UK semiconductor subcontract manufacturing using milling machines with Anilam control technology.
News from ACI (UK) (18 February 2002)
Software adapted for oil and gas field machinery
BigMachines for oil and gas field machinery is an industry-specific framework for tailoring the BigMachines software suite for the oil and gas field machinery industry.
News from BigMachines (18 February 2002)
Gear cutting and measurement course
A four-day introduction to gear cutting and measurement course is to be supported by the British Gear Association in May and repeated in November.
News from British Mechanical Power Transmission Association (18 February 2002)
Latest solution for integrated manufacture
Available now is Version 5 Release 8 (V5R8) of Delmia, the leading 3D PLM integrated solution for digital manufacturing and maintenance processes.
News from Delmia (18 February 2002)
Low-cost magnetic sensor takes up position
Electroustic has a new low-cost magnetic sensor for measuring accurately the position of a piston in a cylinder.
News from Electroustic (18 February 2002)
Package provides universal CAD interoperability
CADfix 5.0 is the latest version of the leading CAD data interoperability tool from TranscenData.
News from TranscenData Europe (18 February 2002)
Video microscope for easier inspection
Described as the ultimate inspection device, the Sony TW-TL1SP TechnoLook video microscope, is now available from small parts deburring and polishing specialist, Finishing Techniques.
News from Finishing Techniques (18 February 2002)
Catalogue takes handheld testers in hand
Fluke's current offering of electronic, electrical and industrial handheld test tools are contained in a new, comprehensive, 48-page, full-colour catalogue, available free from Fluke. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (18 February 2002)
A crash needn't be a disaster
An easy-to-use disaster recovery and information backup tool enables manufacturing personnel to restore information to plant floor PCs in minutes, rather than the hours required for manual recovery. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (18 February 2002)
Imaje helps Deb Chemicals clean up
User Application Article Deb Chemicals has replaced its original inkjet coders with the latest Imaje S7 Prima inkjets to code all of its production line products with a batch code and use by date.
News from Imaje UK (18 February 2002)
Novel inductive technology used by position sensor
Ixthus Instrumentation has a new low-cost position sensor manufactured by UK-based Gill Technology.
News from Ixthus Instrumentation (18 February 2002)
Application data available from website
Kirk Key Interlock Company has added key interlock application schemes to its website.
News from Kirk Key Interlock Company (18 February 2002)
Big Bertha moves in to repair in situ
Metalock has designed and built an extensive array of specialist machines for on-site working, latest of which is a 12m-long boring bar for in-situ turbine machining applications, dubbed Big Bertha.
News from Metalock Engineering (18 February 2002)
Snappy fingers provide budget connector lock
ODU's new Mini-Snap L series push-pull connector for power and signal has a locking finger system that provides cost savings of up to 25% compared with conventional designs.
News from ODU UK (18 February 2002)
Connector housings complete interconnect service
A new range of connector housings from Pactec now complements the wide variety of Erni D-subminiature and RJ connectors from Radiatron.
News from ACAL Radiatron (18 February 2002)
Digitisers produce CAD data from 3D objects
Rathnew Scientific is a new Irish company specifically set up to market and provide support throughout Ireland for Renishaw's sophisticated digitising equipment and software.
News from Rathnew Scientific (18 February 2002)
Symposium proposes lifecycle solutions
Rebis is to hold its premier annual conference, Plant Solutions Symposium (PSS), for North and South American clients from 3rd to 6th June 2002 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
News from Rebis (18 February 2002)
E-commerce solution boosts Routeco website
Routeco has set up supplyPartnership, a secure, integrated and cost effective e-commerce solution for customers to purchase all their maintenance, repair and operations products via the Internet.
News from Routeco (18 February 2002)
Pressure pumps provide calibration
SI Pressure Instruments is manufacturing a highly efficient range of handheld pneumatic and hydraulic pressure pumps for calibration applications.
News from GE Sensing (18 February 2002)
Software keeps tabs on batches
Batch Allocator from Taylor Manufacturing Systems is for manufacturers that need to produce in fixed batch sizes and deliver packaged products in multiple configurations.
News from Taylor Manufacturing Systems (18 February 2002)
Signing boosts fastener range
TFC has extended its comprehensive range of European manufactured spring steel and moulded fasteners through its appointment as distributor for the high quality A Raymond range of products. Brochure Available
News from TFC (18 February 2002)
Tubes and cables held in place by swivel clips
TFC has a new range of swivel clips from A Raymond that allow manufacturers to quickly install pipes in close proximity. Brochure Available
News from TFC (18 February 2002)
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