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Sunday 7 April
to Saturday 13 April 2002

Industrial applications mushroom for 2.4GHz radio

 User Application Article  Despite the generally poor trading conditions in the areas of wireless and communications, AeroComm reports a strong growth in the industrial sector for its wireless products.

News from Aerocomm (12 April 2002)

Harry aims for technical development

The British Gear Association has appointed Andrew J Harry as its new Technical Executive.

News from British Mechanical Power Transmission Association (12 April 2002)

Two Gigabit Ethernet channels on one mezzanine

Concurrent Technologies has a new addition to its Gigabit Ethernet range of networking PMC mezzanine cards - the CL PMC/GB2.

News from Concurrent Technologies (12 April 2002)

Elkay cuts prototype development time by 75%

 User Application Article  By using CoCreate's OneSpace Solution Suite, Elkay Manufacturing cut the prototype development time for a new home water cooler by 75% - from 18 months to just four.

News from CoCreate Software (12 April 2002)

Solenoid release units ensure electrical isolation

Guardmaster Prosafe's new solenoid key release units can be incorporated into virtually any process or access control system to ensure its safe operation.

News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (12 April 2002)

White LEDs display advantages

Forge Europa is claiming a European first for its new range of white seven-segment and dot-matrix displays.

News from Forge Europa (12 April 2002)

Universal input switchers take PFC onboard

GlobTek has released a new family of 100W switching power supplies with over 200 standard models, featuring single, dual, triple and triple-low outputs from 3.3 to 48V in 0.1V increments.

News from GlobTek (12 April 2002)

Space-saving servos squeeze in more features

Pacific Scientific PC3400 brushless servo drives are an ideal OEM machine builder product, integrating high levels of intelligence with advanced features in a small cost-effective package.  Brochure Available 

News from Inmoco (12 April 2002)

Blower keeps cabinets cooler

A new 250mm backward-curved radial blower is ideal for medium-pressure applications such as heat exchangers and cabinet cooling.

News from NMB-Minebea (12 April 2002)

Commodity PSUs evolve to higher reliability

Minebea has evolved the elaborate double forward convertor topology used in its standard range of PC power supplies to develop its new Phoenix topology.

News from NMB-Minebea (12 April 2002)

Offline programming all over MACH 2002

The advantages and capabilities of Pathtrace's CNC EdgeCAM offline programming system are to be demonstrated under live conditions on six exhibitor stands at MACH 2002.

News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (12 April 2002)

Switch probes are normally closed

The new P201-F Series of switch probes from Peak Test Services series feature a 'normally closed' switch configuration, in which compressing the probe opens the switch and breaks the circuit.

News from Peak Test Services (12 April 2002)

Switches take the heat for kiln safety

 User Application Article  Schmersal UK is supplying safety position switches to protect kiln operators and help the manufacturer meet the latest standards for the Health and Safety at Work Act.

News from Schmersal UK (12 April 2002)

Batteries adapt to cardiac care

 User Application Article  Saft has adapted its wide range of battery technologies specifically for life-saving heart implantation systems.  Brochure Available 

News from Saft Lithium Battery Division (12 April 2002)

Five-sided machining on show

Five-sided machining of up to 20 similar, or totally different components in the same machine setting, is being demonstrated at the Brackley headquarters in Northamptonshire of Traub Heckert UK.

News from StarragHeckert UK (12 April 2002)

Miniature bellows provide flexible couplings

Rino Industries has added a highly flexible miniature bellows couplings to its range of mechanical couplings.

News from Ondrives/Rino Industries (12 April 2002)

Parallel couplings suit bypass drives

New from Rino Industries is a range of parallel crank couplings.

News from Ondrives/Rino Industries (12 April 2002)

Proton standardises on Delmia design software

Malaysia's leading car manufacturer has selected Safework Pro, Envision/Assembly and Envision/Ergo from Delmia for new car development processes.

News from Delmia (11 April 2002)

Lightweight circular aids cabin noise control

 User Application Article  To incorporate its active noise and vibration control technology into commuter aircraft, Ultra Electronics needed a lightweight, compact, circular connector.

News from Deutsch (11 April 2002)

Immersion heater caters for vending machines

A new immersion heater has been developed specifically for use in vending and catering applications.

News from Hawco (11 April 2002)

High stability from X-ray sources

HiTek Power has introduced the XR4K family of X-ray generators, intended for applications in analytical X-ray systems, fluorescence (XRF) and diffraction (XRD) and food industry inspection.

News from HiTek Power (11 April 2002)

Aqueous degreasers are greener alternatives

A pair of highly versatile aqueous degreasers provide a greener alternative for metal finishers degreasing with chlorinated solvents such as trichloroethylene.

News from Kerry Ultrasonics (11 April 2002)

Frame grabber embeds real-time capture

A new PC/104 plus frame grabber, the Picasso 104 offers real-time image capture that can easily be integrated into an embedded system.  Brochure Available 

News from Kane Computing (11 April 2002)

Fibre-optic bezels put adapters on the panel

A novel bezel system for front panel mounting of fibre-optic adapters from Molex Fibre Optics extends flexibility and ease of use with both simplex and duplex versions.

News from Molex UK (11 April 2002)

Display of tolerance in Stuttgart

Rencol will focus on the growing range of applications for tolerance rings in engine and automotive design at the Engine Expo exhibition in Stuttgart from the 14th to 16th May 2002.  Brochure Available 

News from Rencol Tolerance Rings (11 April 2002)

Luminescence sensors overcome poor vision

A novel range of luminescence sensors can be used to detect fluorescent materials or markings on any type of product.

News from Sick (UK) (11 April 2002)

New software technology aids composites design

Version 4.0 of FiberSIM from Vistagy enables engineers working with CAD systems to design products made from lightweight, high-performance composite materials.

News from Vistagy (11 April 2002)

Easy adjustment boosts magnetic clutch stability

Rino Industries has a range of magnetic hysteresis clutches which feature easy torque adjustment to guarantee stability.

News from Ondrives/Rino Industries (11 April 2002)

Couplings aren't too fussy about misalignments

A new range of rigid miniature couplings from Rino Industries transmit torque and rotational angles while absorbing misalignments.

News from Ondrives/Rino Industries (11 April 2002)

Longer life under more pressure for shutoff valve

Higher working pressures and longer life are two of the major design enhancements on the new Amot 4418F turbine fuel shutoff valve.  Brochure Available 

News from AMOT (10 April 2002)

Flareless tube fittings now in more sizes

The Hoke Gyrolok series of double ferrule flareless tube fittings has been extended to include a wider range of both inch and metric sizes, now covering diameters from 0.0625 to 2in and 3 to 38mm.

News from Circor Instrumentation (10 April 2002)

New process puts a brave face on the panel

CTL Components has developed a process for creating instrumentation front-panel overlays that combine the versatility of screen printing with the durability of a hard plastic finish.

News from CTL Components (10 April 2002)

Positional feedback comes on a choice of buses

Data Device Corporation has developed the industry's first synchro/resolver-to-digital PMC interface card that is compatible with both VME and compact PCI hosts.

News from DDC United Kingdom (10 April 2002)

Aseptic motors keep it clean

A new motor design from Danfoss Motion Controls will aid cleanliness in the food and beverage industries.

News from Danfoss Motion Controls (10 April 2002)

XC takes Flow-3D into Italy

XC Engineering has signed up to provide sales, support and engineering consulting for Flow Science's Flow-3D computational fluid dynamics software in Italy.

News from Flow Science (10 April 2002)

Analogue output puts level sensor in control

Gentech International has a new version of its ESS extended liquid level sensor providing an analogue output for control and instrumentation applications.

News from Gentech International (10 April 2002)

New slant on desktop enclosures

New from Hammond Electronics are four new sizes of desktop enclosures in the 1599 family.

News from Hammond Electronics (10 April 2002)

Gearbox reduces need for extra motors

New from Ondrives, the BLHM gearbox is based on the ever-popular BLH range, which is a bevel type gearbox with heavy-duty hardened bevel gears as standard.

News from Ondrives/Rino Industries (10 April 2002)

Linde renews links with Hyprotech

The licensing agreement between Hyprotech and Linde Engineering is to be renewed under a long-term global simulation technology agreement.

News from Aspen Technology (10 April 2002)

Catalogue features 50 new products

A new range of 110V portable twin site lights mounted on stands and a selection of durable 230 and 110V inspection lamps are among 50 new products in the latest catalogue from Kew Technik.

News from Kew Technik (10 April 2002)

Digital video goes the distance on optical fibres

Opticlink is a novel system for transmitting digital video over long distances (up to 10km) using fibre-optic cables.  Brochure Available 

News from Kane Computing (10 April 2002)

Canadians can go to new depths for gold

 User Application Article  The engineering skills of Sheffield-based Kvaerner Markham are playing a small but crucial role in increasing production at the Laronde mine, one of the largest and deepest gold deposits in Canada.

News from DavyMarkham (10 April 2002)

Fibre-reinforced laminate gains approval

The special decorative laminate Micam LSM 21 has been given DNV (Det Norske Veritas) approval.

News from Micam (10 April 2002)

Visions of China for MVP

Machine Vision Products (MVP) has set up its new Asian regional headquarters in Shanghai, China.

News from Machine Vision Products (10 April 2002)

News service joins plastics e-marketplace

Plastics and Rubber Weekly (PRW) and Omnexus have teamed up to deliver the first daily, online news service for the European plastics industry through the world's largest plastics e-marketplace.

News from Omnexus (10 April 2002)

Linux drivers provide licence-free acquisition

Pico Technology has added Linux drivers to its complete range of data acquisition and digital storage oscilloscope products.

News from Pico Technology (10 April 2002)

Activated carbon cartridge series extended

Parker Filter Division Europe has extended the FDA grade FulFlo MC and RC activated carbon cartridge series with the introduction of the new MC20-2 - a 20in version of the popular MC10-2.  Brochure Available 

News from Parker Hannifin - Filter Division (10 April 2002)

Filter system purifies nitrogen for tyres

Parker Balston, has launched TyreSaver - a compact, self-contained, nitrogen generator based tyre inflation system for independent tyre centres and garages.  Brochure Available 

News from Parker Hannifin - Filter Division (10 April 2002)

Ring holds key to truck diesel pump protection

 User Application Article  The narrowest tolerance ring ever made by Rencol is at the heart of a Bosch diesel fuel supply pump developed for Mack in the USA.  Brochure Available 

News from Rencol Tolerance Rings (10 April 2002)

Tolerance rings provide automotive advantages

Fixings used in vehicle interior applications from seat adjustment to head rests and centre consoles can be greatly simplified, and their performance enhanced, by using tolerance rings.  Brochure Available 

News from Rencol Tolerance Rings (10 April 2002)

Reduction gears aim for slewable applications

Series 2000 slew drive reduction gears from Reggiana Riduttori are especially designed for slewable equipment like cranes, excavators and loaders.

News from Reggiana Riduttori (10 April 2002)

Hygenic hose has higher specs

Upgraded to handle working pressures up to 30bar and operating temperatures from -60 to +200C, Samco Silgiene reinforced silicone hygienic hose is available in bore sizes of 3 to 25mm.

News from Samco Silicone Products (10 April 2002)

It's time to upgrade quality management systems

 Technical Background Article  Matt Fielding looks at some of the key changes that might affect companies in upgrading their quality management systems to the latest ISO9001:2000 standard.

News from TUV Rheinland UK (10 April 2002)

How to buy a leak tester

Uson has published an impartially written free 8-page booklet 'How to buy a leak tester' that guides readers through the questions to ask before buying any equipment.

News from Uson (10 April 2002)

Lots of potential for dielectric strength tester

Versatile measurement facilities built into the Cropico RMG-15kVAC dielectric strength tester provide flexibility and operational ease in accurately measuring the hi-pot of materials.  Brochure Available 

News from Cropico (10 April 2002)

Versatile pressed brackets save space

Rino Industries has launched a range of versatile pressed brackets within its range of mechanical couplings.

News from Ondrives/Rino Industries (10 April 2002)

Mounts take some shocking

A new range of elasto mounts from Rino Industries comprises an efficient vibration and shock isolation product range that has many advantages, the company states.

News from Ondrives/Rino Industries (10 April 2002)

Safety first in chemical manufacture

Autotype International is proud of its safe and environmentally responsible practices in the manufacture of speciality films and chemicals.  Brochure Available 

News from MacDermid Autotype ( 9 April 2002)

Stencil film is five star performer

 User Application Article  Jonathan Griffiths, production manager at Touch Panel Products, provides a fascinating insight into extending the productivity of indirect stencil films.  Brochure Available 

News from MacDermid Autotype ( 9 April 2002)

Polyester film protects marine panels

 User Application Article  When Kienzle Systems chose a material to form the protective outer layer of its new marine panels it opted for Autotex UV, a reverse-printable, resilient and highly UV resistant polyester film.  Brochure Available 

News from MacDermid Autotype ( 9 April 2002)

High-resolution sensor slims into position

The latest 360-degree sealed noncontact rotary sensor from BEI Duncan Electronics is only 8mm thick.

News from BEI Technologies ( 9 April 2002)

Get up to date on transformer breathers

Brownell is running a half-day seminar/workshop on current practices and recent legislation for transformer breathers.  Brochure Available 

News from Brownell ( 9 April 2002)

Lathe launch sparks French interest

The launch of the three-axis Colchester Tornado 220M at Machine Outil in Paris during late March created an immediate opportunity to sell at least a further 20 machines in the French market.

News from Colchester-Harrison ( 9 April 2002)

Mobile computer is intrinsically safe

DI (Diagnostic Instruments) has launched the world's first intrinsically safe mobile computing platform of its kind.

News from Diagnostic Instruments ( 9 April 2002)

Alliance puts noise on the map

To address the demand for noise mapping and calculation of environmental noise levels Bruel and Kjaer has formed a partnership with the world's foremost experts in environmental noise prediction.

News from Bruel and Kjaer UK ( 9 April 2002)

Training course updates shock and vibration

Bruel and Kjaer has unveiled a new three day training course essential for engineers seeking to improve their theoretical knowledge of shock and vibration technologies.

News from Bruel and Kjaer UK ( 9 April 2002)

Seminar combines analysis with testing

MSC.Software and Enduratec Systems Corporation have partnered to host an event that brings together powerful simulation and FEA tools and advanced test instrumentation.

News from Bose Corporation ( 9 April 2002)

Pre-engineered handling solutions cut installation

Automation specialist Festo has introduced a range of standardised system solutions to reduce installation and commissioning times and maximise ease of use for customers.  Brochure Available 

News from Festo ( 9 April 2002)

Cups get a grip in various industries

Festo has a comprehensive range of modular vacuum suction cup grippers designed to complement its pick and place handling solutions.  Brochure Available 

News from Festo ( 9 April 2002)

Microheater keeps airflows temperate

A small, fast reacting microheater measuring only 9.5 x 1.9mm and suitable for use up to 500C has been launched by Heraeus Sensor-Nite.

News from Heraeus Sensor Technology ( 9 April 2002)

Industrial Automation brings Denso to the UK

Industrial Automation is the first UK Systems Integrator for Denso Robotics of Japan.

News from Industrial Automation ( 9 April 2002)

Polymer selected for latest heart valve frame

AorTech International has concluded a long-term supply agreement with Invibio, for the supply of Peek-Optima polymer.

News from Invibio ( 9 April 2002)

Web-based industrial networking in Hanover

At the Hanover Fair, Jetter will claim a world's first with a connective system solution based on Ethernet TCP/IP and web technologies.

News from Jetter ( 9 April 2002)

Kerry cleans up for Springpart

 User Application Article  Springpart Manufacturing has doubled throughput at its Redditch plant following the installation of a special Metal Finishing MF 525 four-stage cleaning system from Kerry Ultrasonics.

News from Kerry Ultrasonics ( 9 April 2002)

Inverters take drive technology to a new level

First in a wave of advanced drives being launched by Moeller, are the DF5 and DF6 ranges of frequency inverters.

News from Moeller Electric ( 9 April 2002)

Brown joins Omnexus from BASF

Omnexus has added Lesley Brown to its European sales team.

News from Omnexus ( 9 April 2002)

Catalogue details high-efficiency motors

A new catalogue from Papst covers the company's new class of high quality BCI range of motors and accessories.

News from ebm-papst Automotive and Drives (UK) ( 9 April 2002)

Customised plastic enclosures within 8 weeks

Radiatron's Engineering Design Services can now supply fully customised plastic enclosures for electronic equipment with samples typically in 7-10 days and volume production within 8 weeks.

News from ACAL Radiatron ( 9 April 2002)

Report shows further penetration by diesel

Demands for better fuel economy, pressure to reduce CO2 emissions and advanced diesel engine technology are the key factors helping to fuel the rise in diesel passenger car sales across Europe.

News from Ricardo ( 9 April 2002)

Precoloured materials help in cutting-edge design

 User Application Article  When F5 Networks of Liberty Lake, WA, wanted to distinguish its products from the competition, it developed an eye-catching front bezel incorporating a two-piece lighted logo sphere.

News from RTP Company ( 9 April 2002)

Vertical centres to debut at MACH 2002

600 Group company Richmond Machine Tools is set to reaffirm its position as a leading UK machine tool supplier with the launch of its all-new range of state-of-the-art vertical machining centres.

News from 600 Centre ( 9 April 2002)

CCTV digital recorder kit covers transport uses

The transport industry now has access to a digital video monitoring system designed specifically to suit transport applications.

News from Stortech Electronics ( 9 April 2002)

Leave FEA to the experts

Structural Research and Analysis Corp (SRAC) has expanded its engineering consulting services.

News from Structural Research and Analysis Corp ( 9 April 2002)

Ceramic aero engine parts pass first tests

Surface Transforms has performed successful "initial material evaluation testing" on the new ceramic aerospace engine parts being developed for BAE Systems.

News from Surface Transforms ( 9 April 2002)

Meter keeps sound practice at Reading FC

 User Application Article  A portable sound level meter from Hampshire firm Testo has provided a simple solution to PA volume problems at Reading FC's home ground, the Madejski Stadium.

News from Testo ( 9 April 2002)

Test safety under the microscope

EN50191:2001 "Erection and operation of electrical test equipment" has implications for all manufacturers: any area where electrical testing is undertaken may fall within the scope of the standard.

News from TUV Rheinland UK ( 9 April 2002)

Polymer takes the heat in seal design

 User Application Article  In designing its CinchSeal chopper seals used in mixing and blending equipment, Damar of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA, selected Victrex Peek polymer for the seal faces.

News from Victrex ( 9 April 2002)

Harrison takes over from Ball at Martron

Phil Harrison has been appointed Managing Director of Yokogawa Martron, the UK electronic test and measurement instruments subsidiary of the Yokogawa Electric Corporation of Japan.

News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 9 April 2002)

Aluminium stage is no lightweight performer

Available in both belt- and ball-screw-actuated configurations, the MicroStage 46 provides a low-cost high-performance drop-in replacement for imported heavier steel based products.

News from Danaher Motion ( 9 April 2002)

Multiple part feeding system for Tecumseh

Tecumseh Products Company has received and approved a multiple part feed and escapement system from Action Feed Systems.

News from Action Feed Systems ( 8 April 2002)

FEA software optimises avalanche shovel design

 User Application Article  When G3 Genuine Guide Gear saw the need for a strong, lightweight avalanche shovel the company optimised the design using Algor FEA with Solidworks CAD software.

News from Algor ( 8 April 2002)

Rugged PC takes on front-line acquisition

Amplicon reckons the A760S rugged expandable laptop is the ideal companion for front line field applications such as data logging, network analysis and field surveying.

News from Amplicon ( 8 April 2002)

Upgraded electrical software aids compliance

Demonstrating compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations is now an easier, faster and less costly task, thanks to the latest range of software packages from Amtech.  Brochure Available 

News from Amtech Power Software ( 8 April 2002)

Control system magnifies encoder resolution

Anorad has developed a system which produces 1024x encoder resolution multiplication.

News from Anorad UK ( 8 April 2002)

Autodesk acquires Revit Technology

Autodesk has completed the acquisition of Revit Technology Corporation, a Massachusetts-based developer of parametric building technology for building design, construction and management.

News from Autodesk ( 8 April 2002)

Breaking the mould

 Technical Background Article  Tim Wright, IMD Manager at Autotype International, discusses the relative merits of a new process that is set to change the way we decorate products for good.  Brochure Available 

News from MacDermid Autotype ( 8 April 2002)

Graphic praise for Autotype's Autotex film

 User Application Article  By introducing a design support service, Calman Technology was able to ensure that high-quality imagery and graphics were incorporated during the manufacture of its membrane keypads.  Brochure Available 

News from MacDermid Autotype ( 8 April 2002)

Ohmeters extend to inductive loads

AVO International has extended the capabilities of its popular Ducter DLRO10 and DLRO10X digital low-resistance ohmeters to include accurate resistance measurement for inductive loads.  Brochure Available 

News from Megger ( 8 April 2002)

Encoders on a budget

Axis Group can now offer a range of optical incremental rotary and draw wire encoders at very economical prices.

News from Axis Group ( 8 April 2002)

Enclosure maker spreads to assembly subcontracting

A new electronic and mechanical assembly service has been launched in the UK.

News from Custom Design Technologies ( 8 April 2002)

Spring-loaded regulator takes on most media

The new Kenmac KCP is a lightweight, miniature spring-loaded pressure regulator for gas or liquid applications.

News from Boiswood ( 8 April 2002)

Labels take the treatment for lab uses

Brady has a brand-new assortment of labels especially for applications in laboratories.  Brochure Available 

News from Brady Lab ( 8 April 2002)

Laser sensors are low-cost alternative

Safety and affordability are the two key ingredients of the Balluff BOS 18K laser family of optical sensors.

News from Balluff UK ( 8 April 2002)

Challenge of logistics

Continuing its recently expanded activities of assembly logistics - Challenge Industrial Fastenings has taken responsibility for another component outsource and subassembly project.

News from Challenge (Europe) ( 8 April 2002)

Satellite radio design by worldwide collaboration

 User Application Article  Six companies from around the globe worked online in real-time to design, refine and prototype a first-of-its-kind satellite radio boom box in only six weeks using CoCreate's OneSpace Solution Suite.

News from CoCreate Software ( 8 April 2002)

Heating element won't let go

Durex Industries has developed a mini coil heater with a novel clamping band which allows the heating element to maintain full clamping force at elevated temperatures.

News from Durex Industries ( 8 April 2002)

Design award for novel wireless PC

Engineering Design Consultants received a fifth place designation in this year's CATIA Award for Design and Engineering Excellence (CADEE) contest.

News from Engineering Design Consultants ( 8 April 2002)

Versatile swinghandles are easy to fit

The successful Emka 1150 range now includes a miniature-pushbutton-release Swinghandle (80mm long) for side panels and small nonlocking doors.  Brochure Available 

News from Emka UK ( 8 April 2002)

Automated system speeds catalogue updates

Farnell has published its first catalogues using an advanced new automated publication management system (PMS).

News from Farnell ( 8 April 2002)

Designers give an academic leg-up at Leeds

GSPK Design has teamed up with Leeds Metropolitan University to help, guide and offer the use of its in-house facilities to entrepreneurial students studying an innovation course.

News from GSPK Design ( 8 April 2002)

Redesign improves ventillator efficiency

 User Application Article  GSPK Design has redesigned the electronics within the Ultraframe Ridgeflow ventilation unit.

News from GSPK Design ( 8 April 2002)

Terminals aid fieldbus motor control

Controlling motors up to 4kW directly from any of the principal fieldbus systems is straightforward and inexpensive with a new range of power bus terminals.

News from Hayes Control Systems ( 8 April 2002)

Positioning table offers 3-micron repeatability

New from Heason Technologies is a compact, single-axis, positioning table from the Danaher Precision Systems NEAT range of motion products.

News from Heason Technology ( 8 April 2002)

Easy insertion for push-on busbar connectors

Durability, versatility, low insertion force and consistently low contact resistance are among the key benefits provided a new range of push-on busbar connectors.

News from Icore International ( 8 April 2002)

Modular approach to safety systems

A new range of AS-i products means that safety-related control systems can now benefit from the convenience, reliability and cost-effectiveness of the popular AS-i fieldbus system.  Brochure Available 

News from IFM Electronic ( 8 April 2002)

High torsional stability from spline shafts

The Kerk Spline Shaft series has been designed for light load applications, where low cost, low friction and long life are critical design considerations.

News from Kerk Motion Products ( 8 April 2002)

Encoders for high temperature applications

Majestic Controls has added two more encoders to its extensive range, developed for high operating temperatures up to 105C.

News from Majestic Controls ( 8 April 2002)

Innovation award for Entrada

The Arizona High Technology Industry Cluster recently recognised Entrada Software as runner-up for its prestigious 2001 Innovator of the Year award.

News from Entrada Software ( 8 April 2002)

Keep your eye on Entrada

VARBusiness Magazine recently recognised Entrada Software as one of 200 vendors to "keep your eye on" in its Annual Partner Programmes Guide for 2002.

News from Entrada Software ( 8 April 2002)

Injection moulding big guns join e-marketplace

Omnexus has significantly enhanced its multi-supplier equipment offering with the addition of six industry leaders.

News from Omnexus ( 8 April 2002)

Flexible functions from counters

A new range of electronic counters provides convenient and cost-effective solutions for an exceptionally wide range of industrial and commercial counting applications.  Brochure Available 

News from Omron Electronics ( 8 April 2002)

Bulletin covers all-inclusive servos

A free updated and expanded six-page product bulletin from Pittman profiles Elcom ST (Series N2300) slotted brushless DC servo motors.

News from PennEngineering Motion Technologies - Europe ( 8 April 2002)

Big torque from DC gearmotors

A new line of brush-commutated DC gearmotors delivers increased output torque, smooth and quiet operation and long life in applications such as computer peripherals, clinical equipment and ATE.

News from PennEngineering Motion Technologies - Europe ( 8 April 2002)

Detector sniffs out dangerous gasses

The Colne Compact is a new, low-cost, single- or dual-channel gas-leakage detection system for chlorine or sulphur dioxide.

News from Portacel ( 8 April 2002)

Clamps resist slipping in high-torque systems

Most engineers would agree that the best way of attaching a coupling to a shaft is by using a clamp hub.

News from Reliance Precision Mechatronics ( 8 April 2002)

Cloth tape protects bumpers from damage

Scapa has developed a novel cloth protection tape for the automotive industry.

News from Scapa UK ( 8 April 2002)

Super-strength claim for adhesive tape

Scapa is challenging anyone who has failed to find an adhesive tape strong enough to meet the most demanding binding applications to sample super-strength Scapa 3190.

News from Scapa UK ( 8 April 2002)

Caterpillar standardises on fe-safe

Caterpillar has selected Safe Technology's fe-safe as its company standard durability analysis package.

News from Safe Technology ( 8 April 2002)

Hazardous area certification is all at sea

 User Application Article  Sira Test and Certification's Hazardous Area Centre was recently called on to send out a certification engineer to a vessel working in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea.

News from Sira ( 8 April 2002)

Service aids worker protection compliance

Sira Test and Certification can now offer companies an explosive atmosphere management service to help them comply with the Worker Protection Directive (Directive 1999/92/EC).

News from Sira ( 8 April 2002)

Emerson website gains sense of perspective

 User Application Article  Emerson Power Transmission is using SolidWorks 3D PartStream.NET to expand the functionality of its website.

News from SolidWorks Corporation ( 8 April 2002)

Fast-response DC drive for battery-powered uses

The 200XLV is a miniature, fast response DC motor speed controller for driving brushed DC motors, gear-motors, low inductance printed motors and linear actuators rated up to 100W.

News from Sprint Electric ( 8 April 2002)

Vibro-acoustic fine-tuning for heavy machinery

Optimising heavy machinery in terms of vibration control and acoustics is a particularly difficult technical challenge.

News from Freudenberg Simrit LP ( 8 April 2002)

Shaft seal simplifies design

BAUM(SL) and BAU(SL)X2-type Simmerring radial shaft seals have a rubber coated outside diameter.

News from Freudenberg Simrit LP ( 8 April 2002)

Reformulated sleeves shrink to new standards

Tyco Electronics has introduced a revised material formula to enhance the performance characteristics of its highly flame retardant Versafit heat-shrinkable tubing.  Brochure Available 

News from Tyco Electronics - Wire, Harness and Protection ( 8 April 2002)

All the dope on power control and protection

With over 700 A4 pages, the new power control and protection catalogue from Telemecanique has information on motor starters, contactors, protection devices, disconnect switches and control relays.

News from Schneider Electric ( 8 April 2002)

Training is the key for Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric's sales force - the largest in the UK devoted entirely to power distribution, automation and control - spends almost 10% of its time in training.

News from Schneider Electric ( 8 April 2002)

Copper ribbons for lightweight power distribution

Providing the designer with a cost-effective solution to power distribution, the Ampower Wave Crimp system is based on insulated flat copper cable in strip form and a novel termination technique.  Brochure Available 

News from Tyco Electronics UK ( 8 April 2002)

Laser encoder provides long-range positioning

TR Electronic has developed a new laser measuring encoder, the LE 200, to give accurate noncontact measurement for distances up to 200m.

News from TR Controls ( 8 April 2002)

Fantastic savings on plastic

 User Application Article  Trig Engineering has been pleasantly surprised by the overall efficiency of Brother's latest range of high efficiency machining centres.

News from Whitehouse Machine Tools ( 8 April 2002)

Windows allow thermal inspection

Wyko has introduced two innovative CTI Cyclops inspection windows that are simple to fit, safe and are completely transparent to a thermal imaging camera.  Brochure Available 

News from Eriks UK ( 8 April 2002)

Library boosts CAD productivity

Trace Parts is a standard parts library that is claimed to significantly increase CAD users' productivity.

News from TraceParts ( 8 April 2002)

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