News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 21 April
to Saturday 27 April 2002
Three dimensions on the Internet
Cadmatic has designed a new Internet powered eBrowser tool for its customers.
News from Cadmatic (26 April 2002)
Interoperability for advanced simulation
Hibbitt, Karlsson and Sorensen has signed an agreement with Elysium to integrate, license and market its technology for the direct, seamless exchange of CAD geometry into Abaqus/CAE.
News from Abaqus (26 April 2002)
Scheme covers continued dispensing
Henkel Loctite Adhesives has introduced an Annual Breakdown Cover scheme.
News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives (26 April 2002)
The last word in permanent bolting
Two new ranges of bolting tools are claimed to finally eliminate all the technical and safety challenges and prejudices that have up to now been a fact of life.
News from Hytorc (Unex) (26 April 2002)
Couplings aid pump adjustment
A new series of rigid adjustable type couplings is designed for easy axial adjustment of impeller clearance in vertical pump installations.
News from Lovejoy (26 April 2002)
Feeder works in tandem with stamping press
The Pemserter die-feeding system is designed to install self-clinching nuts, studs, and standoffs in workpieces during the stamping process.
News from Pemserter Products Division (26 April 2002)
Automatic press for installing fasteners
A free full-colour "tech sheet" profiles the new Tech2 electromechanical automatic press from the Pemserter Products Division of PEM Fastening Systems.
News from Pemserter Products Division (26 April 2002)
Modular radio controller mounts the DIN rail
A DIN rail based remote control system enables users to achieve simple configuration of custom wireless systems by simply plugging together the desired modules.
News from RF Solutions (26 April 2002)
Passive answer for harmonics compliance
Vicor has developed a new solution for compliance with EN harmonic current and EMI standards.
News from Vicor UK (26 April 2002)
European debut for US tools at MACH 2002
With over 27,000 machines installed all around the world, the American builder Fadal is a major player on the vertical machining centre front.
News from Matchmaker M/C (26 April 2002)
16bit resolution for budget USB acquisition
Now available in the UK from Audon Electronics is the LabJack U12 USB data acquisition and control unit.
News from Audon Electronics (25 April 2002)
Linear motor offers improved force density
The new LC family of steel-core brushless linear motors from Anorad features both an extremely high force density and an environmentally protected design.
News from Anorad UK (25 April 2002)
Materials complete prototyping picture
3D Systems Corp has launched the Accura line of materials for stereolithography (SL).
News from 3D Systems Europe (25 April 2002)
Budget alternative to stainless-steel load cells
The ZLB low-cost low-profile beam load cell from Flintec is mechanically interchangeable with both the company's model SB6 fully welded stainless-steel beam cell and other industry-standard produc
News from Flintec UK (25 April 2002)
Transistor performance proven at Alenia Marconi
User Application Article The need to measure the junction temperature of a minute transistor array has led Alenia Marconi Systems to purchase a Flir Systems ThermaCAM SC1000 thermal imaging camera. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (25 April 2002)
Power packs boast efficiency and green emissions
Finning UK has launched a new range of power packs for heavy industrial machinery, which not only boost fuel efficiency, but are fully compliant with Tier 2 emissions regulations.
News from Finning UK (25 April 2002)
CompactFlash card puts acquisition on PDAs
The DPC2 CompactFlash multifunction data acquisition card enables the many handheld computers and PDAs now available to be used as sophisticated data collection and analysis tools.
News from IPC Systems (25 April 2002)
Leonardo masters high-speed video acquisition
New from Kane Computing is the Leonardo family of ultrafast CameraLink digital video acquisition and real-time processing boards. Brochure Available
News from Kane Computing (25 April 2002)
Drop-in replacement for grid spacer couplings
The novel JIS 6-Pin range of jaw in-shear elastomeric couplings from Lovejoy introduces a JIS spacer-type series intended as non-lubricated, drop-in replacements for grid spacer couplings.
News from Lovejoy (25 April 2002)
Inverter range aims for high-torque applications
Moeller has unveiled a state-of-the-art series of vector inverters for sensorless and closed loop operation.
News from Moeller Electric (25 April 2002)
Modular machine guarding system makes shortlist
Procter Brothers' Angel modular machine guarding system has been recognised as being one of the best British-designed products of 2002. Brochure Available
News from Procter Machine Guarding (25 April 2002)
Queen's Award for Victrex
Victrex has won the Queen's Award for Enterprise 2001, in the International Trade category.
News from Victrex (25 April 2002)
Adjusters keep machinery on the level
A new and comprehensive range of precision levelling adjusters enables the accurate levelling, locating and adjusting of motors, machinery and much more, under heavy loads.
News from Wixroyd International (25 April 2002)
Analyser takes on motor efficiency
The Norma 5000 is a power analyser which can be used to determine the efficiency of an electric motor.
News from LEM Instruments (25 April 2002)
Pump gains proportional flow control
New from Milton Roy UK is a control unit which provides simple, yet highly reliable proportional flow control on the company's established range of G Series range of dosing pumps. Brochure Available
News from Milton Roy Europe (25 April 2002)
RCD tester aids compliance
The MkII version of the popular Megger LCB2500 loop and RCD tester makes it easier than ever to produce the data needed for certifying electrical to the IEE Wiring Regulations (BS7671:2001). Brochure Available
News from Megger (24 April 2002)
Catalogue covers DC motors, fans and pumps
Bosch Motors and Controls has produced a catalogue featuring a range of extremely accurate and durable DC motors, fans and pumps for use in a wide variety of applications.
News from Bosch Automotive OE Division (24 April 2002)
Software aims for aerospace simulation
The MathWorks has released the Aerospace Blockset, an engineering productivity tool that provides simulation and modelling capabilities for aerospace systems design.
News from MathWorks (24 April 2002)
Aluminium is lighter MIL option
Deutsch has expanded its hermetic capability to include aluminium MDM hermetic receptacles suitable for laser welding.
News from Deutsch (24 April 2002)
Light curtain system rolls up benefits for Rizla
User Application Article Replacing a restrictive fixed guarding system with a more flexible, open access Nelsa light curtain system from EJA is enabling cigarette paper manufacturer Rizla to increase its production.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (24 April 2002)
Power to the edge
Now available from Genalog, the Power-Edge connector has been designed to bring power to the printed circuit board through an edge card connector available with three, seven or ten contacts.
News from Genalog (24 April 2002)
High precision for linear actuator
Haydon Switch and Instrument now offers its Size 17 hybrid external linear actuator.
News from Haydon Switch and Instrument (24 April 2002)
Website introduces competitive e-commerce
The new-look Huco Engineering Industries website is home to a new e-commerce service available to UK industry. Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork (24 April 2002)
More I/O added to serial to Ethernet convertor
JK microsystems has released a new I/O upgrade option for the popular uFlashTCP-EP controller.
News from JK Microsystems (24 April 2002)
Particle analysis system aids polymer production
Increased productivity in the production of polymer solutions can be achieved with the Vipa particle analysis system from Jorin.
News from Jorin (24 April 2002)
Dual display bonus for digital fibre-optic sensor
Keyence reckons digital fibre-optic sensors have taken a giant leap forward with the introduction of its new FS-V20 series.
News from Keyence (UK) (24 April 2002)
Budget subsystem provides digital video recording
GrabPeg is a real-time PC-based image recording system based on MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 video compression standards. Brochure Available
News from Kane Computing (24 April 2002)
Interactive workshops tackle machinery safety
Four of the leading suppliers of machine safety equipment have joined together to present a series of interactive machine safety workshops in the UK throughout 2002. Brochure Available
News from Laidler Associates (24 April 2002)
Curved jaw couplings extend to motion control
A new family of curved jaw flexible elastomeric couplings from Lovejoy offers a full selection of sizes, styles and mountings for virtually all types of industrial machinery.
News from Lovejoy (24 April 2002)
Torsional couplings handle rough diesel outputs
A broad line of shaft- or flywheel-mounted couplings from Lovejoy solves virtually all types of torsional vibration problems common to internal combustion engine driven applications.
News from Lovejoy (24 April 2002)
Convertor puts PCs and PLCs in the loop
The K3SC compact interface convertor provides a solution to the problem of linking devices with RS422/485 communication facilities to PCs and PLCs which have only RS232C or USB ports. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (24 April 2002)
Dual solid-state relay squeezes into tight spaces
New from CD Automation is the space saving CD3000S 2x10A solid-state relay/thyristor power controller.
News from Paragon Alliance (24 April 2002)
Manual has all the info on powerful batteries
The new SPH technical manual is a comprehensive guide for the correct specification, installation and operation of Saft's range of low-maintenance, long-life, rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries. Brochure Available
News from Saft Industrial Batteries (24 April 2002)
3D subassembly capabilities speed scooter design
User Application Article Nova Cruz Products burned rubber in the personal transportation market with its recently unveiled Voloci, a whisper-quiet electric motorbike designed lightning fast in SolidWorks 3D CAD software.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (24 April 2002)
Spirax Sarco teams up with Thermsave Engineering
All new Thermsave accumulator packages will now come complete with associated controls and ancillary equipment supplied by Spirax Sarco.
News from Spirax Sarco (24 April 2002)
Superior compensation for linear misalignment
The R+W LK linear coupling has a patented high capacity spring system that absorbs parallel misalignment up to 0.7mm and angular misalignment up to 1.5 degrees. Brochure Available
News from Tandler Precision (24 April 2002)
Buttons shed light on mil/aero panels
The Honeywell LP50 series of sunlight readable, illuminated pushbuttons and indicators has been specifically designed to meet the stringent requirements of military and aerospace markets.
News from Aerco (23 April 2002)
New design for compact M3 threaded fittings
Beswick Engineering has a new series of ultraminiature M3 threaded fittings with captured O-ring face seals.
News from Beswick Engineering (23 April 2002)
Seminar updates ESD compliance
The British Electrostatic Control Association (BECA) is holding a one-day seminar on 18th June 2002 to cover practical aspects of ESD and compliance with the EN61340-5-1 standard.
News from British Electrostatic Control Association (23 April 2002)
College benefits from intelligent lighting
User Application Article Stranmillis University College in Belfast faced an interesting lighting problem when converting a sloping lecture theatre into an open-access computer suite.
News from Cooper Lighting and Safety (23 April 2002)
More information online
An enhanced version of the world-renowned Beilstein database has been reloaded onto the STN International online service. Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe (23 April 2002)
Sweet savings for confectionery manufacturer
User Application Article One of the UK's largest confectionery manufacturers is benefiting from improved energy efficiency and enhanced levels of control since employing packaged drive systems.
News from FKI Industrial Drives (23 April 2002)
Interface driver puts materials tests on LabView
Ametek Lloyd Instruments has launched a new software utility to extend the reach of materials testing to LabView users.
News from Lloyd Instruments (23 April 2002)
Evolution provides theoretical power savings
The latest version of the Evolution battery from Hawker Traction offers remarkable energy efficiency, enabling users to cut the electricity costs for battery charging by as much as 30%.
News from EnerSys Motive Power (23 April 2002)
Centre of East Midlands excellence
UK Trade and Industry Secretary The Rt Hon Patricia Hewitt has announced a new centre for excellence offering hands-on advice and support for manufacturers in the East Midlands.
News from Pera (23 April 2002)
Decentralised control for valve system
A new serial data transmission system allows easy and flexible installation of multiples of valve islands, when used in conjunction with SMC's newly launched SV valve system.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (23 April 2002)
Baker boosts maintenance operation
Shepherd Engineering Services (SES) is increasing its maintenance capability with the appointment of Mike Baker.
News from Shepherd Engineering Services (23 April 2002)
Handling device to boost food packing efficiency
A newly developed materials handling unit for end of line pack and process operations promises to boost operator efficiency.
News from Syspal (23 April 2002)
Outsourcing accelerates Delphi's development
User Application Article EMS supplier Texcel Technology has recently completed two design and manufacture projects for automotive supplier Delphi Diesel Systems.
News from Texcel Technology (23 April 2002)
Polyolefin medical grade heat shrink
TexLoc has expanded its heat shrink product lines in order to offer customers more one-stop shopping.
News from Texloc (23 April 2002)
Linear actuator steps down to 2 microns
ACP and D has a new high precision linear actuator called the SB-7165.
News from ACPandD (22 April 2002)
Battery merger spreads rechargeable range
Alexander Technologies has merged with JBRO Batteries in the USA.
News from Alexander Technologies Europe (22 April 2002)
Monitran formalises deal with Applied Measurements
Applied Measurements has been appointed UK distributor for the Monitran range of LVDT displacement transducers. Brochure Available
News from Applied Measurements (22 April 2002)
Flat panels pop up from 1U drawers
APW Standard Products has introduced the Cyberview family of rack-mounted interface devices for use in its IMserv and Paramount server cabinets and any other 19in practice equipment.
News from APW Enclosure Solutions (22 April 2002)
Get into gear for the summer season
The British Gear Association has announced dates for three forthcoming events.
News from British Mechanical Power Transmission Association (22 April 2002)
Delmia and Opel create the digital factory
User Application Article The futuristic vision of the digital factory has come a step closer to becoming reality.
News from Delmia (22 April 2002)
Call for project proposals
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work has launched a call for project proposals as part of a Eur 4 million funding scheme to encourage higher safety and health standards in Europe's SMEs.
News from European Agency For Safety And Health At Work (22 April 2002)
Micro solenoid valves for compact installations
Festo has a new range of modular pneumatic micro valves designed to address the exacting needs of electronics and small machinery manufacturers. Brochure Available
News from Festo (22 April 2002)
Packing sets keep valves environmentally clean
A range of high performance control packings, designed to achieve long-term low emission performance from high cycling, fire safe control valves, is now available from Garlock (Great Britain).
News from Garlock (Great Britain) (22 April 2002)
Precision welding for car alternators
User Application Article Consistent precision positioning was the key design requirement when Forward Precision Equipment set out to design an automated machine for resistance welding of contacts on automotive alternators. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (22 April 2002)
Subminiature magnetically latched solenoid valve
A new subminiature magnetically latched solenoid valve is ideally suited to applications demanding a compact, ultra low power consumption and low heat generating valve. Brochure Available
News from Lee Products (22 April 2002)
Boring work on new naval trimaran
User Application Article RV Triton, the research vessel conceived, designed and owned by QinetiQ is currently undergoing extensive sea trials.
News from Metalock Engineering (22 April 2002)
Panels are cost-effective for smaller applications
The new ID50 family of single loop analogue addressable fire control panels from Notifier Fire Systems offers cost-effective solutions for smaller applications.
News from Notifier Fire Systems (22 April 2002)
Single-axis digital readout system
Newall's SA100 single-axis digital readout system is specifically designed to increase productivity and machine tool efficiency within the machinery and metrology industries. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems (22 April 2002)
MuM takes on an Open Mind
One of the leading CAD solutions providers in Europe, Mensch und Maschine Software (MuM), has acquired 100% of Open Mind Technologies.
News from Open Mind (Learning/HR) (22 April 2002)
Fasteners enable Hayden's to bake in safety
User Application Article Protex Fasteners has just provided an ideal solution for Mateline Automation, which was faced with a problem familiar to every company engaged in the manufacture of food production lines.
News from Protex Fasteners (22 April 2002)
It's cool for machine tools as well as enclosures
Rittal's SK range of recooling systems has been extended to include small units with cooling outputs of 1, 1.5, 3 and 4.5kW. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (22 April 2002)
Flexibility for level transmitters
The new MSP900 and MSP400 ultrasonic level transmitters offer exceptional functionality in a rugged housing, for wide application in the process industry.
News from Mobrey Measurement (22 April 2002)
The cutting edge of machine saw design
User Application Article A variable-speed high-precision rotary saw for cutting plastic extrusions to length, developed and refined by OEM Gatfield Systems, has as its heart a Toshiba inverter.
News from TM Automation (22 April 2002)
Centre helps bring education and industry closer
Unimatic Engineers has opened a new training and demonstration centre and appointed Steve Brennan as Technical Support Engineer for its Isel and EduCam CAD/CAM equipment and services activities. Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers (22 April 2002)
Encoders feature unbreakable disks
Three new encoders from US Digital are noncontacting rotary to digital position feedback devices that provide resolutions from 400 to 8192 count/rev.
News from US Digital (22 April 2002)
Help with CVs and interviews
The Primetime recruitment consultancy will be running a series of short link presentations, workshops and CV clinic at The National Engineering Recruitment Exhibition.
News from Venture Marketing Group (22 April 2002)
Clamp-on current sensors with instantaneous output
LEM has three families of split-core current sensors that can be clamped around a busbar or cable without moving the conductor.
News from LEM Instruments (22 April 2002)
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