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Sunday 3 March
to Saturday 9 March 2002

Lever Faberge unwraps new wrapper

Lever Faberge has just taken delivery of a new Meypack/Doboy high-speed sleeve wrapper model SW 60-45 complete with lane divider and a fully automatic flying splice.

News from Aetna UK ( 8 March 2002)

Cowdroy takes over pulp and paper outfit

Mick Cowdroy has been appointed pulp and paper industry general manager for ABB's UK operations, with management responsibilities for a business area which continues to show strong growth for ABB.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 8 March 2002)

What's afoot: a much larger washer

Boker's washers can now be specified up to 12.000in diameter.

News from Bokers ( 8 March 2002)

Project applies RFID technology to pumps

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) has received a contract worth GBP 262,000 from the DTI under the ICT Carrier scheme.

News from British Pump Manufacturers Association ( 8 March 2002)

Motion analysis tackles ergonomic problems

 User Application Article  The CodaMotion system is used extensively in research projects conducted by the Department of Design and Technology at Loughborough University.

News from Charnwood Dynamics ( 8 March 2002)

Survey reveals "silo sickness"

A recent survey carried out by Cadcentre reveals that the engineering industry is suffering from "silo sickness".

News from Aveva Engineering IT ( 8 March 2002)

Touchmonitors for specific applications

Elo TouchSystems has enhanced its Entuitive family of "designed for touch" touchmonitors to focus on providing solutions for specific market applications.

News from Elo Touchsystems ( 8 March 2002)

Safety education should begin in school

We need to teach children to live and work safely: this was the key conclusion of a European seminar on occupational safety and health and education, earlier this week in Bilbao.

News from European Agency For Safety And Health At Work ( 8 March 2002)

Farnell is Harting broadline of the year

Farnell UK has been awarded the title of 'broadline distributor of the year' by specialist connector manufacturer, Harting.

News from Farnell ( 8 March 2002)

Rugged sensors for process and print

High fluid level sensing requirements in industrial printing and process control systems can be met by vertical-mount liquid level sensors from Gentech International.

News from Gentech International ( 8 March 2002)

Smart valve positioner saves time and power

Heap and Partners has developed Storm, a new smart valve positioner, designed to offer simple setup yet sophisticated control.

News from Heap and Partners ( 8 March 2002)

Switchers boast near-unity power factor

HiTek Power has introduced the TEK PFC Series of low-voltage switch-mode power supplies in low-profile open-frame or fully enclosed configurations.

News from HiTek Power ( 8 March 2002)

LCD monitor steps into old industrial applications

Kent Modular Electronics has booked its first orders for a special 18.1in LCD monitor aimed at past and present industrial markets.

News from Kent Modular Electronics ( 8 March 2002)

Brochure details low-maintenance transformers

A new full colour brochure details the benefits of the recently launched range of Merlin Gerin Fast-Trans hermetically sealed transformers and substations.

News from Merlin Gerin ( 8 March 2002)

Award for Potteries Power Transmission

A Stoke on Trent based power transmission specialist has won an international manufacturer's distributor of the year award.

News from Motovario (UK) ( 8 March 2002)

More sutainable proposals sought

The BBSRC, DEFRA, DTI and EPSRC will be hosting a seminar on 16th April at the Swallow Hotel, Glasgow to launch the fourth call for proposals for the Sustainable Technologies Initiative (STI).

News from Oakdene Hollins ( 8 March 2002)

Adhesives get a grip on magnets

Bondmaster 581 is a noncorrosive, rapid room temperature curing structural adhesive for bonding permanent magnets in brush-type DC electric motors.

News from Bondmaster ( 8 March 2002)

Air-to-water heat exchangers keep it cool

Rittal's SK cooling range includes a range of industrial air-to-water heat exchangers for use with chillers or a mains water supply.  Brochure Available 

News from Rittal ( 8 March 2002)

Portable HMIs put power in hands of engineers

The Allen-Bradley MobileView family of portable HMIs break the boundaries of traditional fixed panel operator interfaces to provide a convenient and powerful means of control.

News from Rockwell Automation ( 8 March 2002)

Safety light curtains protected by IP67 enclosure

Scientific Technologies has released an IP67 enclosure for MS4600 Series safety light curtains.

News from Omron Scientific Technologies ( 8 March 2002)

Problem solved by monitoring flow

 User Application Article  The Eletta R Series flow monitor available from Solartron Mobrey, has solved a problem that had caused international steel mill company Avesta Palarit to shut down for two weeks.

News from Mobrey Measurement ( 8 March 2002)

New standard simplifies international compliance

Registration to ISO/TS16949 can considerably simplify compliance with quality systems for the automotive industry worldwide.

News from TUV Rheinland UK ( 8 March 2002)

All that's copper coloured is not antiseize

Antiseize compounds include a proportion of copper, but this doen't mean that any copper-coloured grease or grease containing copper is an effective antiseize compound.

News from United Oil Products ( 8 March 2002)

Guide to high-pressure industrial pumps

Wanner Engineering has a free guide to high-pressure high-volume industrial pumps featuring the new Hydra-Cell D-15 and D-17 Series pumps.

News from Wanner Engineering ( 8 March 2002)

Hydraulic control for Fiesta bumper production

 User Application Article  Parker Hannifin hydraulic tie-rod cylinders, pumps and directional, flow and check valves have been specified for a new process line for production of beams for the front bumper on Ford's new Fiesta.  Brochure Available 

News from Parker Hannifin ( 8 March 2002)

Software keeps references under control

Reference Manager 10 Network Version, from ISI ResearchSoft, is a major upgrade that now offers the same dynamic features as the single-user version.  Brochure Available 

News from Adept Scientific ( 7 March 2002)

Aetna is reassuring for Dairy Crest

 User Application Article  When Dairy Crest needed to multipack 200ml plastic bottles of children's drinks it chose a Dimac Star 30F from Aetna.

News from Aetna UK ( 7 March 2002)

Full range on show at Interpack 2002

Robopac will be showing the very latest developments across its whole range at Interpack 2002, including the latest family of rotary turntable pallet stretch wrappers.

News from Aetna UK ( 7 March 2002)

Shhh: tiny industrial PC is quiet as well

With dimensions of only 159 x 148 x 66mm, Datasound Laboratories now offers one of the smallest and quietest PCs for industrial and commercial applications in the new Microspace PC.

News from Datasound Laboratories ( 7 March 2002)

Recorder, scope and PC come together

Nicolet Instrument Technologies says its Accura 50 combines the power of a high-resolution transient recorder, the display and control of an oscilloscope plus the capabilities of a Windows PC.

News from LDS Test and Measurement ( 7 March 2002)

Filter set for European debut

Having introduced the Varidisk filter in the UK, Helapet reckons it has proved there is definitely a market for OEM-led filter manufacturing.

News from Helapet ( 7 March 2002)

Laser autofocus system reduces fatigue

Prior Scientific has developed a new laser autofocus system.  Brochure Available 

News from Prior Scientific ( 7 March 2002)

Automated system speeds microscopy

The all-new ProScan series of automated microscopy systems is modular in design and features a wide range of stages for use with most modern microscopes.  Brochure Available 

News from Prior Scientific ( 7 March 2002)

Zoom microscope keeps flash under control

 User Application Article  Precision Valve of Peterborough uses a Zoom microscope from Prior Scientific for the test and inspection of its valve systems.  Brochure Available 

News from Prior Scientific ( 7 March 2002)

Automotive manufacturers standardise on Powerway

Ford Motor Co and General Motors Corp are to join DaimlerChrysler in using Powerway.com for advanced product quality planning (APQP).

News from Powerway Europe ( 7 March 2002)

Easy access to cabling enclosures

With removable top, bottom and back plates, plain or glazed lockable front doors and hinged side panels, the CaSys OPB range of cabling enclosures from Sarel provide freedom of access from all angles.

News from Sarel ( 7 March 2002)

Ultrasonic sensors for many applications

STI Automation Products Group reckons its US20 self-contained ultrasonic sensors are reliable, user adjustable, require little or no maintenance and are easy to install.

News from Automation Products Group ( 7 March 2002)

Fused combination switches come in pieces

Fused combination switches in the popular GS1 range from Telemecanique are now available as convenient kits of parts for use in control panel and motor control centre applications.

News from Schneider Electric ( 7 March 2002)

Stainless-steel marker is permanent identification

Permark 316 is a stainless-steel marker system designed to provide permanent and highly visible identification to cables, pipes, hoses and other service lines located in hostile environments.  Brochure Available 

News from Tyco Electronics - Identification Products ( 7 March 2002)

Keypads suit a variety of applications

WASP has a custom design and manufacture service for silicon rubber keypads to suit a wide variety of applications and requirements.

News from Wasp ( 7 March 2002)

PVC blending throughput boosted by 50%

 User Application Article  The PVC blending plant of Dolphin Division of Sealed Air Corporation has increased production throughput by up to 50% following a plant upgrade undertaken by Advanced Bulk Systems.

News from Advanced Bulk Systems ( 6 March 2002)

Stainless-steel gas springs are nonmagnetic

For applications where corrosion resistance is paramount, Ace Controls International can now offer a wide range of stainless-steel gas springs.

News from Ace Controls International ( 6 March 2002)

Software is specifically for data acquisition

ID-2000 is a powerful Windows based analysis software package available in the UK from Audon Electronics.

News from Audon Electronics ( 6 March 2002)

Student version of electrical simulator

Ansoft has released a student version of Simplorer 5.0, its popular mixed-technology simulator for automotive electrical/electromechanical systems, power electronics and drive applications.

News from Ansoft Europe ( 6 March 2002)

Cut-price upgrade for 3D modelling

AutoSolids (ASI) and Context CAD have announced the availability of competitive upgrade pricing on ASI's AutoSolids 3D solid modelling software program to owners of Context CAD's CSG Editor.

News from AutoSolids ( 6 March 2002)

Software keeps documentation under control

Aucotec is about to release the new version of its new easylectric design software.  Brochure Available 

News from Aucotec ( 6 March 2002)

CD holds a "bootful" of product data

Beko Technologies has put all its technical, commercial and application data onto a single handy CD.  Brochure Available 

News from Beko Technologies ( 6 March 2002)

Miniature air cleaner suits smaller machines

The latest miniature Elbaron electrostatic oil mist air cleaner has been designed for use on Swiss Sliding Head auto machines and other small CNC lathes.

News from Buttkereit ( 6 March 2002)

Seminars cover serial to Ethernet connectivity

Captec is holding two training seminars aimed at serial communications users looking to raise their awareness and understanding of the latest technologies in serial to Ethernet connectivity.

News from Captec ( 6 March 2002)

RKC joins CC-Link Partner Association

Loop controllers manufacturer RKC has joined the CLPA (CC-Link Partner Association) and has connected its SR series onto CC-Link.  Brochure Available 

News from CC-Link Partner Association ( 6 March 2002)

CAD data translated to latest versions

Cadcam-E has new versions of its Unigraphics to Pro/Engineer and Unigraphics to Mastercam over-the-web CAD/CAM interoperability solutions.

News from CCE ( 6 March 2002)

Versatile frame grabber takes the latest cameras

The DT3162 is a variable-scan monochrome frame grabber for the PCIbus from Data Translation.

News from Data Translation ( 6 March 2002)

Fiters work well under pressure

Duplex filters designed for use with liquids and gases at pressure up to 400bar can be supplied by EPE (UK).

News from EPE (UK) ( 6 March 2002)

Nuclear grade products stick to their tasks

Henkel Loctite Adhesives has a new range of nuclear grade products specifically designed for use in the maintenance of nuclear power stations.

News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives ( 6 March 2002)

Catalogue is full of knobs

The new A5 size looseleaf catalogue available from Knobs and Co covers nearly 60% more products, which includes many new industrial knobs and handles as well as a wider choice of sizes and threads.

News from Knobs and Co ( 6 March 2002)

Bypass filtration system keeps oil good as new

Hydraulic oil in permanently "as-new" condition and up to a tenfold increase in component life are the claims for the Kleenoil bypass filtration system.

News from Kleenoil Filtration ( 6 March 2002)

Handheld meter takes the strain

New from Magna Projects and Instruments is the TR100 handheld battery-powered strain gauge indicator.

News from Magna Projects and Instruments ( 6 March 2002)

Meridium presents in St Louis

Meridium is to play a key role at the forthcoming Electric Power 2002 Conference, sponsoring the Plant Manager's Roundtable and presenting as part of the "Generating asset portfolio management" track.

News from Meridium ( 6 March 2002)

Regulators incorporate fully encapsulated valves

New BIG Vantage MIG and TIG regulators have been introduced to complement the existing Vantage 25L MIG models.  Brochure Available 

News from Murex Welding Products ( 6 March 2002)

LabView development assists motion control

Motion Assistant is a new development tool National Instruments that automatically generates LabView code and improves development productivity.  Brochure Available 

News from National Instruments ( 6 March 2002)

Selecting the right shaft and housing tolerance

 Technical Background Article  According to NSK, the first step towards achieving long bearing life is selecting a bearing of the proper type and size.  Brochure Available 

News from NSK UK ( 6 March 2002)

Die-feeding system cuts secondary operations

The Pemserter die-feeding system installs self-clinching nuts, studs and standoffs in workpieces during the stamping process.

News from PennEngineering ( 6 March 2002)

Express programme for motor supply

The Pittman website has been upgraded with part numbers and specs for more than 100 PittmanExpress DC motors and gearmotors.

News from PennEngineering Motion Technologies - Europe ( 6 March 2002)

Website gains applications data

RDP has added a new section to its website to give visitors a comprehensive review of the company's news and notable application stories published about its product range.  Brochure Available 

News from RDP Electronics ( 6 March 2002)

New European Sales Manager for Rhopoint

Rhopoint Components has appointed Geoff Reardon as its new European Sales Manager.

News from Rhopoint Components ( 6 March 2002)

Expert advice on automation

OEMs and machine builders have a new source of independent advice to help solve control and automation problems, with the introduction of the Routeco "Expert Automation" team.

News from Routeco ( 6 March 2002)

Compound clicks with golfers

 User Application Article  A polyphthalamide compound from RTP Company is giving a new range of golf clubs the sense of feel demanded by golfers.

News from RTP Company ( 6 March 2002)

Camera handles multiple barcodes

Microscan's latest smart camera, the Quadrus EZ, makes it easier for manufacturers to use 2D symbols to track components and PCBs through the manufacturing process.

News from Simac Masic and TSS ( 6 March 2002)

Service looks beyond the bearing

Total Shaft Solutions from SKF is a new service claimed to address any rotating shaft problem.  Brochure Available 

News from SKF UK ( 6 March 2002)

Ball screws smooth the way for gantry machines

 User Application Article  SKF Engineering Products has supplied hardened and ground ball screws and linear rail guides for the motion control system of a series of CNC gantry machines manufactured by Grainger Machine Tools.  Brochure Available 

News from SKF UK ( 6 March 2002)

Fast-fit end post keeps rails running

The Dray Post from Selectequip offers a quick and economical answer to end post replacement.

News from Selectequip ( 6 March 2002)

Novel package can be resealed after opening

SIG Pack Systems has a range of machinery and systems which produce a new type of resealable packaging that is ideal for foods and non-food items that need to be kept fresh after the initial opening.

News from Sigpack Systems ( 6 March 2002)

Stencil handling system saves time and money

A highly effective frame system, specifically for handling solder paste/glue stencils during the cleaning process, has been developed by Tecan.

News from Tecan ( 6 March 2002)

Software specifies pump parameters

KSB is bundling Spaix PipeCalc software with its Elocat electronic pump catalogue.

News from VSX - Vogel Software ( 6 March 2002)

Customer service team makes life easier

WF has created a new customer service team, based at its head office in Dagenham, to make customers lives easier and to back up the service provided by branches.

News from WF Electrical ( 6 March 2002)

High-torque steppers for speed and acceleration

Available from Thomson Airpax Mechatronics, the Series H42S is a high-torque 42mm hybrid step motor.

News from Danaher Motion ( 6 March 2002)

Website features novel heat-sealing system

Ceetak's new packaging website is up and running.

News from Ceetak ( 5 March 2002)

Collaborative environment on show in Detroit

CoCreate Software will be exhibiting at the US National Manufacturing Week tradeshow in Chicago, IL, 18th-21st March 2002, demonstrating its OneSpace Solution Suite.

News from CoCreate Software ( 5 March 2002)

Heater keeps nozzles warm

New from Durex Industries is the Wedge-Lock coil heater, a new mini coil heater for injection moulding nozzles.

News from Durex Industries ( 5 March 2002)

Hinge provides a wider opening

Improved access is the theme of Emka's new 1110-U52 Series hinge.  Brochure Available 

News from Emka UK ( 5 March 2002)

Transmitter runs for 10 years - guaranteed

Rosemount reckons its 3051S Series of instrumentation advances process measurement practices into a new generation of functionality, performance and convenience.

News from Emerson Process Management - Rosemount Measurement ( 5 March 2002)

Insulation resistance tested at 5kV

Fluke's new high voltage insulation tester combines insulation resistance testing up to 5000V with measurement storage and PC interface software.  Brochure Available 

News from Fluke (UK) ( 5 March 2002)

Competition results from IPOT

Gideon Simon and Tony Cronshaw from PA Consulting Group have won first prize in a competition held at the recent IPOT and Machine Vision show.

News from Image Management Technologies ( 5 March 2002)

Kernel collaboration aids 3D data exchange

A recent survey showed that 3D data exchange is the most important issue as far as users are concerned in the world of solid modelling.

News from Leonardo Computer Systems ( 5 March 2002)

Catalogue is crammed with automation solutions

Mitsubishi Electric's latest 80-page range catalogue is crammed with automation solutions covering e-manufacturing, distributed control systems, AC drives, PLCs, HMIs, robots and lots more.  Brochure Available 

News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 5 March 2002)

Rangers Football Club teams up with Mitsubishi

 User Application Article  Scottish Premier club, Glasgow Rangers, is using Mitsubishi Electric's automation equipment to control a new irrigation system for the football pitches at its comprehensive new training facilities.  Brochure Available 

News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 5 March 2002)

Geveke Teknik has Mono covered in Denmark

Mono Pumps has further expanded its European distribution network with the appointment of Geveke Teknik as the new distributor in Denmark, to supply the full range of Mono products.

News from Mono Pumps ( 5 March 2002)

Panels aid player fitness

 User Application Article  Further investment by Glasgow Rangers FC includes a players' hydrotherapy pool and a leisure suite, all controlled from tailor-made control panels.

News from Moeller Electric ( 5 March 2002)

Tiny blower moves a lot of hot air

Minebea reckons its new DC blower is the smallest single-inlet two-ball-bearing centrifugal fan in the world.

News from NMB-Minebea ( 5 March 2002)

Safety switch has no wires to go wrong

Netherlocks has launched a safety switch that needs no electrical wires.

News from Netherlocks Safety Systems ( 5 March 2002)

Microscope system is easily configured

According to Prior Scientific, its new Zoom range of microscope systems is both easily configured and simple to use.  Brochure Available 

News from Prior Scientific ( 5 March 2002)

Flexible inspection from stereo microscope

The ZoomMaster 65 stereo zoom microscope system offers 6.5:1 zoom ratio and exceptional flexibility.  Brochure Available 

News from Prior Scientific ( 5 March 2002)

More torque about servomotors

The Allen-Bradley MP Series servomotor family now offers up to 60Nm continuous stall torque.

News from Rockwell Automation ( 5 March 2002)

Powered operating table is easier on patients

 User Application Article  Variohm Components has recently supplied Eschmann Equipment with position transducers which have been incorporated into a medical couch designed to reduce patient stress and shock.

News from Variohm Eurosensor ( 5 March 2002)

Simple mounting arrangement for load cells

Variohm Components has developed a mounting arrangement for the Revere RLC range of load cells which offer economy combined with accuracy, simplicity and reliability.

News from Variohm Eurosensor ( 5 March 2002)

Technopolymer makes tough handles

JW Winco now offers a wide variety of technopolymer plastic cabinet U-handles.

News from Winco ( 5 March 2002)

Novel design provides cheaper planetary gearheads

Thomson Micron has developed a line of low-cost planetary gearheads that it claims perform equal to - or better than - current market models.

News from Danaher Motion ( 5 March 2002)

Brushless motors shrink to Size 34

A new family of brushless DC gear motors combine 9-slot stator and 12-pole rotor construction design to deliver constant speed in a compact package.

News from Danaher Motion ( 5 March 2002)

Compact steppers are robust and lightweight

Thomson Airpax Mechatronics has a new family of 20mm size stepper motors, the 20M020D Series.

News from Danaher Motion ( 5 March 2002)

Solution speeds design of energy-efficient cars

Ansoft has integrated its Simplorer with Advisor (advanced vehicle simulator), a widely used software tool created by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

News from Ansoft Europe ( 4 March 2002)

Ten reasons to go planetary

 Technical Background Article  Brevini puts forward 10 reasons why a planetary type gearbox should be considered instead of a conventional worm and wheel or spur gear unit.

News from Brevini ( 4 March 2002)

Expansion for valve manufacturer

CCI has completed the multi-million-dollar expansion of its Southern California headquarters, doubling its office area and increasing its R and D department and domestic manufacturing capabilities.

News from CCI ( 4 March 2002)

Severe service valves head for Ecuador pipeline

CCI has received a million-dollar order from the Techint Argentina Headquarters for the supply of severe service valves for the OCP SA pipeline in Ecuador.

News from CCI ( 4 March 2002)

Shakespearian theme to industrial IT seminar

Cambashi's 13th annual sales and marketing seminar has been designed to reflect the changing face of the IT industry.

News from Cambashi ( 4 March 2002)

Prototype parts provide a racing advantage

 User Application Article  3D Systems has joined forces in a technology and marketing alliance with USA based Penske Racing for its NASCAR Winston Cup programmes.

News from 3D Systems Europe ( 4 March 2002)

Three new vendorship approvals for EDC

Engineering Design Consultants has become an approved vendor for Blackhawk Automotive Plastics, and Freightliner LLC subsidiaries Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation and Western Star Trucks.

News from Engineering Design Consultants ( 4 March 2002)

Load cells from a UK base

As part of its on-going strategic expansion, leading international load cell manufacturer Flintec is establishing a UK base.

News from Flintec UK ( 4 March 2002)

Load cells handle harsher environments

Flintec has released its fully welded stainless-steel UB Series of universal tension/compression S beam load cells.

News from Flintec UK ( 4 March 2002)

Inventor plugin removes common guesswork

The GrafiCalc 3.0 next-generation analysis software plug-in for Autodesk Inventor is available now from Geomate for $995.

News from Geomate ( 4 March 2002)

Optical emission spectrometer for future uses

Jobin Yvon reckons its latest ICP optical emission spectrometer defines a platform for the future using the ACE-21 quality design criteria.

News from Horiba Jobin Yvon ( 4 March 2002)

Record sales are highlight of Lenze report

The findings detailed in the recently published Lenze Group Annual Report 2000/2001 have served to reinforce the company's position as one of the world's leading authorities on drive technology.  Brochure Available 

News from Lenze ( 4 March 2002)

Drives and controls training on course

The Electric Drives and Controls Division of Rexroth is launching a new series of training courses from its expanded Cirencester headquarters.

News from Bosch Rexroth - Electric Drives and Controls ( 4 March 2002)

Train control is a model solution

 User Application Article  A Mitsubishi PLC has brought a touch more realism to the UK's largest model railway.  Brochure Available 

News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 4 March 2002)

Major Chinese order for Morgan

Zhang Jia Gang Shatai Steel Company in Jiangsu Province, China, has placed an order for 12 no-housing stands with Morgan Construction Company, of Worcester, Mass.

News from Morgan Construction Company ( 4 March 2002)

Supplies optimised for industrial equipment

Minebea 19in power supplies are optimised for a wide range of applications, especially telecomms rectifiers and industrial equipment.

News from NMB-Minebea ( 4 March 2002)

Simplicity and accuracy from torque tool tester

The TTT torque tool tester is a highly specified but easy to use instrument which, when connected to appropriate transducers, is ideal for a huge range of torque testing applications.  Brochure Available 

News from Norbar Torque Tools ( 4 March 2002)

Nanomotion and Nyquist in nanocontrol pact

Nanomotion and Nyquist Industrial Control have extended their working relationship with a formal contract.

News from Nyquist Industrial Control ( 4 March 2002)

Big capacity from new compressor design

New from Rietschle (UK), the Forano range of compact side-channel compressors, blowers and vacuum pumps can deliver large capacities or high pressure differentials.

News from Rietschle Thomas ( 4 March 2002)

Specialist instrumentation for new dry dock

All the specialist cross-site services field instrumentation for the new Class TSSBN submarine dry dock facility at DML Devonport has been supplied by the KDG Instruments division of Solartron Mobrey.

News from Mobrey Measurement ( 4 March 2002)

Mounting system puts sensors on the spot

The SoftNoze SMS sensor mounting system enables users to order, not fabricate, the sensor mounts they require.

News from SoftNoze USA ( 4 March 2002)

Faster-switching IGBT modules improve performance

At this year's PCIM show Toshiba Electronics will launch a new family of 1200V IGBT modules designed to meet the needs of applications operating with switching frequencies up to and beyond 50kHz.

News from Toshiba Electronics Europe ( 4 March 2002)

Pneumatic cylinder features clean-line barrel

Univer has launched the KD series ISO/VDMA pneumatic cylinder to run alongside the successful K-series.

News from Univer Manufacturing Co ( 4 March 2002)

Telescopic pneumatic cylinder shuts up 60% smaller

Univer has launched a telescopic pneumatic cylinder which reduces the overall closed length by as much as 60% compared with a conventional ISO cylinder.

News from Univer Manufacturing Co ( 4 March 2002)

Front end fits 7.5kW into 2U of rack space

Unipower's new TRS front-end power module produces up to 2500W of DC power at 24, 28 or 48V.  Brochure Available 

News from Unipower Europe ( 4 March 2002)

Postprocessor technology transforms CAM toolpaths

VX Corp is to resell the IMSpost postprocessor software developed by Intelligent Manufacturing Software (IMS).

News from VX Corporation ( 4 March 2002)

Pillow blocks provide maintenance-free operation

Thomson Industries has developed self-lubricating, self-aligning linear bearing pillow blocks that offer maintenance-free operation.

News from Danaher Motion ( 4 March 2002)

Smaller stepper features high acceleration

The Series H39Y from Thomson Airpax Mechatronics is a new high-torque 39mm hybrid step motor.

News from Danaher Motion ( 4 March 2002)

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