News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 10 March
to Saturday 16 March 2002
Ball screw shrinks to tiny 1.8mm diameter
Abssac is now supplying what is believed to be the world's smallest precision tolerance ball screw and nut assembly. Brochure Available
News from Abssac (15 March 2002)
Bayonet connectors made up to order
Aerco has set up an assembly facility for industry-standard Pattern 602 miniature, lightweight bayonet connectors.
News from Aerco (15 March 2002)
Power switches keep banking systems online
User Application Article HSBC's office equipment consultants specified Advance-Galatrek's latest range of dual redundant power switches for its new head office building.
News from Advance Electronics (15 March 2002)
Tartan flavour to custom enclosures and keypads
Custom enclosure specialist Bafbox is demonstrating the merits of a one-stop shop approach to custom designed enclosures and membrane keypads at Manufacturing Technology Scotland.
News from Custom Design Technologies (15 March 2002)
Toolbox enables powertrain calibration
The MathWorks has released its Model-Based Calibration Toolbox for the automotive industry.
News from MathWorks (15 March 2002)
Power-factor-corrected supplies deliver 150W
The VP150 series is latest addition to Elektro-Automatik's wide range of pluggable power supplies.
News from Elektro-Automatik (15 March 2002)
Sevice warns of electronic component obsolescence
Product Watch is a novel obsolescence service from Farnell, available now in the UK and scheduled for global rollout later in 2002.
News from Farnell (15 March 2002)
Consortium wins destroyer valve contract
A consortium led by FCX Truflo Marine has secured a major contract to supply actuated and manual valves on the new Type 45 Anti Air Warfare Destroyer.
News from Truflo Marine (15 March 2002)
IIE seeks young women
Why is it that only 19% of all engineers in the UK are women?
News from Institution of Incorporated Engineers (15 March 2002)
UK slow to automate storage
Although nearly 75% of UK manufacturers have computerised their stock control systems, more than half have still not automated their storage.
News from Kardex Systems (15 March 2002)
High-speed duo make for Birmingham
Swiss-based high speed machining specialist Mikron is showing two of the most sought after machines in its growing range at MACH 2002.
News from Mikron (15 March 2002)
Website simplifies cabling selection
A new website could significantly simplify the identification, selection and ordering of products and accessories for computer networking, telephony and electrical installations.
News from Wadsworth Electronics (15 March 2002)
Tool grinder helps shape fir tree root cutters
User Application Article A Walter Helitronic Power Production machine is being used at Hydra to produce fir tree root form cutters of 25 to 150mm diameter.
News from Walter GB (15 March 2002)
More torque and lower maintenance for couplings
Wyko Industrial Services has added grid, gear, disc and elastomer couplings to its world-renowned Falk Couplings range. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (15 March 2002)
Paperless recorders fit US pharmaceutical specs
A new range of paperless recorders is specifically designed to meet the electronic record and signature requirements of FDA Regulation 21CFR Part 11.
News from Yokogawa UK (15 March 2002)
Adaptive control boosts light-dependant relays
Finder has released a novel energy saving range of light-dependant relays (LDRs).
News from Finder (14 March 2002)
More options for D-subminiature connectors
Harting has expanded its range of D-subminiature connectors including male and female, straight and right-angle versions with stamped contacts and 9, 15, 25 or 35 poles.
News from Harting (14 March 2002)
OPC to revolutionise industrial software market
Hexatec is taking the radical approach of providing free development software for its latest Scada offering, Saturn.
News from Hexatec Systems (14 March 2002)
Rollers perform better than usual bearings
Available as ready-to-fit complete units, INA says its planetary roller screws with appropriate bearing components represent a significant improvement over conventional ball screw drives. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (14 March 2002)
Precise steppers take positional control
Inmoco's Pacific Scientific range of PD2400 mini-stepper drives and high-performance stepper motors provide the power and performance required by the most demanding positional control applications. Brochure Available
News from Inmoco (14 March 2002)
Data acquision goes portable on FireWire
National Instruments has extended its high-performance 16bit NI 6052E data acquisition family to portable applications with the introduction of the DAQPad-6052E for IEEE1394 bus. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (14 March 2002)
X-NC takes Open Mind to SE England
X-NC of Twickenham is to resell Open Mind's hyperForm computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software into SE England.
News from Open Mind (Learning/HR) (14 March 2002)
High-density cPCI board takes control
The integration density of CompactPCI boards has been further increased by PEP Modular Computers with the CP303.
News from PEP Modular Computers (14 March 2002)
Actuators get to work on 50in valves
Rotork IQ range intelligent electric actuators have been selected to operate "the largest ball valves every supplied into Asia Pacific".
News from Rotork Controls (14 March 2002)
Toolroom surface grinder is fully automatic
A novel hydraulically operated table surface grinding machine incorporates AC servo control to provide utomatic vertical down-feed operation of the wheelhead to a high precision datum.
News from 600 Centre (14 March 2002)
Redundancy provides continuous flow control
Solartron Mobrey's leading multistream liquid and gas flow computers are now available with a hot-duty/standby option.
News from Mobrey Measurement (14 March 2002)
Safety mat incorporates fail-safe monitoring
The CKP/Solo safety mat is based on the Tapeswitch CKP/S1 safety mat, which has been used throughout industry for many years.
News from Tapeswitch (14 March 2002)
Careers on show at Wembley
The UK National Engineering Recruitment Exhibition will profile engineering in all its disciplines.
News from Venture Marketing Group (14 March 2002)
One pump fills many roles
AC Engineering reckons its new vacuum diaphragm pump is capable of performing an impressive array of tasks.
News from AC Engineering (13 March 2002)
EDM machines on show in Birmingham
Agie will unveil some of the latest additions to its range on Stand 5550 at MACH 2002 - the award winning Agiecut Vertex, the Agietron Advance, together and the entry-level ACTSpark.
News from Agie Charmilles (13 March 2002)
Gas sensor meets new specs and cuts calibration
New from AMGas, the LEDPoint PRS is a pellistor replacement infra-red flammable gas detector which is designed and certified to the latest ATEX directives.
News from AMGas (13 March 2002)
Software gets modem ready to log
Jekyll Electronic Technology has developed a powerful software tool to help companies communicate efficiently with their Telemodem2 modems. Brochure Available
News from Jekyll Electronic Technology (13 March 2002)
Distance no object to remote viewing
Eurotherm has a new version of its Bridge 5000 remote viewing software package, enabling remote workstations to access and control any of its 5000 Series data recorders over unlimited distances.
News from Eurotherm (13 March 2002)
Complex Flow Design to handle Flow-3D
Flow Science has entered into an agreement for Complex Flow Design (CFD) to represent its Flow-3D computational fluid dynamics software in Scandinavia.
News from Flow Science (13 March 2002)
Smart relays to boom
The market for intelligent (smart) relays is forecast to more than double in size over the next few years.
News from IMS Research (13 March 2002)
Screw drive support bearings are economical option
A new range of support bearings for small screw drives is now available from INA. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (13 March 2002)
LVDT signal conditioner works without line power
Ixthus Instrumentation has a new high-quality low-voltage LVDT signal conditioner, with improved electronics, manufactured by US based Macro Sensors.
News from Ixthus Instrumentation (13 March 2002)
Cutters and pliers tested to 10kV
Kew Technik has released the Super Value range of insulated cutters and pliers tested to 10kV for the ultimate reassurance of safety for anyone working on electrical installations.
News from Kew Technik (13 March 2002)
Quick-change chucks drive down cycle times
User Application Article Production times on clutch housings have been halved following the installation of Gamet Delta quick-change chucks on multi-axis CNC turning machines at an automotive manufacturing site in Ireland.
News from Leader Chuck Systems (13 March 2002)
Mono pumps the white stuff for dairy
User Application Article Milk production at the Co-operative Group (CWS) Creamery in South Wales, is now more efficient following the successful installation of a hygienic SL range pump by Mono Pumps.
News from Mono Pumps (13 March 2002)
Modulus compensation keeps loadcells linear
Technical Background Article Novatech has developed a novel approach to high-temperature modulus compensation.
News from Novatech Measurements (13 March 2002)
Automotive plastics on display
The Automotive Business of Owens Corning will be showing a selection of novel structural and acoustic composite solutions this week at the 26th VDI Conference on Plastics in Automotive Engineering.
News from Owens Corning (13 March 2002)
Global knowledge base on plastics website
Plastics e-marketplace Omnexus has gathered some of the industry's top minds to answer questions and offer expert advice on topics chosen by its members as important to their success.
News from Omnexus (13 March 2002)
Servo drive runs up to 15kW
Omron Electronics has extended its innovative W-series servo drive offering to include models with ratings up to 15kW. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (13 March 2002)
Product bulletin incorporates stud selection guide
An updated free 20-page product bulletin profiles the complete line of PEM self-clinching studs and pins from PEM Fastening Systems and includes a self-clinching stud selector guide.
News from PennEngineering (13 March 2002)
Standoffs streamline assembly time
The latest four-page product bulletin on PEM Keyhole self-clinching standoff fasteners is now available from PEM Fastening Systems.
News from PennEngineering (13 March 2002)
Midrange solid modelling software - for free
PTC will launch Pro/Desktop Express 2001 at the Solid Modelling 2002 exhibition this week in Birmingham.
News from PTC - Parametric Technology (UK) (13 March 2002)
Pushbutton stations with integrated intelligence
Rockwell Automation has a new range of pushbutton stations with DeviceLogix component technology.
News from Rockwell Automation (13 March 2002)
SKF to acquire NSK Aerospace Europe
SKF has signed a letter of intent with NSK to acquire 75% of the shares in NSK Aerospace Europe. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (13 March 2002)
System eliminates washdown woes
User Application Article A Spirax Sarco Packaged Plantroom System (PPS) is helping Peter's Food Service to save water and cut maintenance costs in its daily plant cleaning routine.
News from Spirax Sarco (13 March 2002)
Five-axis machining sets new standards at Hamble
User Application Article Forming a key role in the new business arena at Hamble Structures are three Hermle five-axis vertical machining centres supplied by Traub Heckert UK of Brackley.
News from StarragHeckert UK (13 March 2002)
Redesigned stripper plate improves accuracy
Wilson Tool International reckons the redesign of its Notcher stripper plate will increase the service life and accuracy of slitting tools used on most punch presses.
News from Wilson Tool International (13 March 2002)
Mechatronics solutions go online
Yaskawa UK's new website, "Mechatronics solutions", is now online, and packed with a host of useful features.
News from Yaskawa Electric Europe (13 March 2002)
Compact printer mechanism is easy to service
Available now from Able Systems is the ELM224, an ultracompact 24V thermal printer mechanism from APS.
News from Able Systems (12 March 2002)
Improved logistics provides fast turnaround
In just 24 hours Challenge Industrial Fastenings took over and completed a complete component kit supply.
News from Challenge (Europe) (12 March 2002)
Rockford joins the Deutsch distribution network
Deutsch has expanded its UK distribution network with the signing of East Anglia based Rockford Components.
News from Deutsch (12 March 2002)
Automated programming version control can be vital
User Application Article In some industries, strict government regulations stipulate the need for extensive electronic records to be kept during the manufacturing process. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (12 March 2002)
Hexatec and Kepware form strategic alliance
Hexatec has joined forces with Kepware to provide a total Scada/HMI solution for system integrators.
News from Hexatec Systems (12 March 2002)
Bearings fit for wind turbine duties
Thanks to the isolation of most wind turbines, their gearbox bearings must be highly reliable. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (12 March 2002)
Flowmeter majors on hygene
One of the most widely used and cost effective devices for accurate liquid and gas flow measurement in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industry is Krohne's direct reading VA30 flowmeter.
News from Krohne (12 March 2002)
Slag detection system improves steel quality
Land Infrared has developed a new noncontact thermal imaging system that helps prevent slag being carried over during tapping of the steel melting furnace or converter. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (12 March 2002)
Smoke-extraction motors can take the heat
Leroy Somer reckons its HT range will set the standard for electric motors designed to withstand the high temperatures experienced during a fire.
News from Leroy Somer (12 March 2002)
Dutch mill upgrade for Morgan
Morgan-Europe has received a contract to upgrade Fundia Nedstaal's mill in Alblasserdam, The Netherlands.
News from Morgan Construction Company (12 March 2002)
CAM software brushes up on its geometry
EdgeCAM Version 6.50 from Pathtrace has an enhanced ability to choose the right cutting tool for finish machining based on the geometry being cut.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (12 March 2002)
Sensors on display in Leeds
RDP Electronics is showing a wide range of its products at Instrumentation North 2002. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (12 March 2002)
High precision from pressure transmitters
DTE1000 pressure transmitters are based on silicon piezoresistive sensors for high-precision measurement.
News from Sensortechnics UK (12 March 2002)
Highest-resolution claim for string encoders
Series D60, D61 and D62 digital-output position transducers from SpaceAge Control offer measurement ranges of up to 1095mm.
News from SpaceAge Control (12 March 2002)
Web-enabled system checks sensor status
Syrona Systems has brought real-time monitoring of critical environmental and security alarms to a wider European audience with the launch of sensorProbe from Uptime Devices.
News from Syrona Systems (12 March 2002)
System uses mobile SMS for process control
MobileScada uses SMS text messaging on ordinary mobile phones to provide interactive control of any process.
News from Tascomp (12 March 2002)
Emissions analyser monitors biomass plant
User Application Article The new Testo 350 emissions analyser has been chosen by Mitsui Babcock for use at Scotland's first biomass-to-energy plant.
News from Testo (12 March 2002)
Cost-effective alternative to expensive boroscopes
The new Testo 318 fibrescope, or TestoView, is the ideal visual inspection tool for service and maintenance engineers, builders and plumbers.
News from Testo (12 March 2002)
Alarming performance from weighing scales
Adam Equipment has introduced a new range of industrial weighing scales to suit the needs of a wide variety of industries from building supplies to electronics manufacturing.
News from Adam Equipment (11 March 2002)
Tank system for speedy dust removal
Asco Joucomatic has integrated its market leading Power Pulse range of dust collector valves into a fully immersed tank system Brochure Available
News from Asco Numatics (11 March 2002)
System keeps fish fresh and saves money
User Application Article Beko Technologies distributor BRE has provided Edinburgh based fish processor RC Croan and Sons with a flexible, energy-efficient compressed air and condensate management system. Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies (11 March 2002)
Stresstech Group joins British Gear Association
Stresstech Group specialises in providing instruments for manufacturing quality control, and has recently joined the British Gear Association.
News from British Mechanical Power Transmission Association (11 March 2002)
Machine vision aids IC wire bonding
User Application Article Machine vision systems are crucial in today's microlelectronics assembly operations, such as wire bonding. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (11 March 2002)
Machine vision systems now easier to program
Cognex reckons its new VisionPro ActiveX-based software development environment dramatically speeds the development of advanced vision applications. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (11 March 2002)
Gascoigne takes charge at CoCreate
CoCreate Software has come up with a management strategy designed to help the company improve its global operations and to position it for the future.
News from CoCreate Software (11 March 2002)
Interlocks are the key to safety
The new Guardmaster-Prosafe range of single- and dual-key trapped-key interlocks have an antitamper mechanism which makes them the most practicable and reliable method of safety power interlocking.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (11 March 2002)
Hyprotech in Conoco technology alliance
Hyprotech and Conoco have formed a technology alliance aimed at maximising refinery efficiencies and crude oil and natural gas production.
News from Aspen Technology (11 March 2002)
Phosphate removal system keeps water legal
User Application Article The latest bulk storage and dosing system to be installed and commissioned by Michael Smith Engineers is designed for phosphate removal at a major water company site in the South of England.
News from Michael Smith Engineers (11 March 2002)
Inverters and soft starters join the range
Moeller is launching an array of new power electronics products to add to its comprehensive arsenal of motor control and protection solutions.
News from Moeller Electric (11 March 2002)
Practical reliability seminar hits the road
Meridium will present its "Practical reliability" seminar in ten locations in America and Mexico in the remainder of 2002.
News from Meridium (11 March 2002)
Motoman makes Micromech a systems integrator
Specialist motion control system builder Micromech has been appointed a systems integrator by articulated-arm robot supplier Motoman Robotics (UK).
News from Motoman Robotics (UK) (11 March 2002)
Unicut Precision orders more from NC Engineering
Unicut Precision of Welwyn Garden city has ordered a top-of-the-range Citizen M32 CNC sliding headstock automatic lathe from NC Engineering of Watford. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (11 March 2002)
Supply provides more at 12V
Minebea's 300W ATX12V power supply is designed to meet the needs of today's performance systems and complies with regulatory requirements for EN61000-3-2.
News from NMB-Minebea (11 March 2002)
Security concerns raise product awareness
Heightened security concerns following last September's terrorist attacks are leading to a strong US interest in Network Technology's biometric access control products.
News from Network Technology (11 March 2002)
Pathtrace and Lightwork to help EdgeCAM users
A development partnership between Pathtrace Engineering Systems and LightWork Design will give EdgeCAM users access to highly accurate, true solid simulation of their toolpaths.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (11 March 2002)
Frame grabber takes all the latest cameras
New from Firstsight Vision is the Bandit II MV machine vision frame grabber. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (11 March 2002)
Camera has more than double the pixels
Firstsight Vision will debut the JAI CV-M77 high-resolution RGB output camera at IPOT 2002. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (11 March 2002)
Bypasses alow safe UPS maintenance
Advance-Galatrek has introduced its latest wall mounted WBS range of maintenance bypasses for uninterruptible power systems (UPSs).
News from Riello UPS (11 March 2002)
Higher torque capacities from gear reducer
New from Sumitomo Cyclo Europe, the HSM helical shaft-mounted gear reducer was developed, designed and manufactured in the UK at Hull.
News from Sumitomo Drive Technologies (11 March 2002)
Data loggers run under all conditions
Testo has formed a dedicated Data Logger Division to provide advice, a single product source and after sales service for data logger customers.
News from Testo (11 March 2002)
Measuring instrument has many functions
A novel measuring system offers the user the mobility of a compact, handheld measuring instrument with the advantages of a flexible industrial monitoring system.
News from Testo (11 March 2002)
Polymer keeps sensors hygenic
User Application Article Essen-based ifm-electronic is using Victrex Peek polymer combined with stainless steel in the housings of a new range of proximity sensors for the food and pharmaceutical industries.
News from Victrex (11 March 2002)
Composite sets seal on compressors
User Application Article Greene Tweed, a world leader in high performance seal technology, has designed an innovative labyrinth seal using a carbon-fibre-reinforced Peek composite.
News from Victrex (11 March 2002)
Workholding solution reduces machining time
User Application Article A complete workholding solution from WDS has enabled Somerset based Sterling Hydraulics to reduce the production time for its latest hydraulic valve manifolds. Brochure Available
News from WDS (11 March 2002)
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