News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 28 April
to Saturday 4 May 2002
Parallel or serial port connection for relays
Available from Audon Electronics is a range of low-cost relay boards for connection to PC parallel and serial ports.
News from Audon Electronics ( 3 May 2002)
It's safer by tube
The speed, efficiency, reliability and total security offered by pneumatic tube transfer systems makes them an automatic choice for commercial, medical or industrial locations.
News from Air Link Systems ( 3 May 2002)
Loads of test options for bench supplies
The new XDC Series of power supplies is a range of ten models offering 12kW of high power for ATE, production test, burn-in, bulk power and OEM applications.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 3 May 2002)
Further support for Unigraphics conversion
Cadcam-E has introduced new versions of its Unigraphics to Mechanical Desktop and IGES conversion services that support Unigraphics Version 18.
News from CCE ( 3 May 2002)
Handheld computer turns to automotive diagnostics
User Application Article Daimler-Chrysler group is using the latest generation of powerful handheld computers as part of the road-testing programme for its Smart car range.
News from Diagnostic Instruments ( 3 May 2002)
Accelerometer sensitivity unaffected by fields
The 35427KM1 is an annular ring shear Isotron accelerometer which has an integral hybrid charge amplifier with special circuitry for signal conditioning.
News from Endevco ( 3 May 2002)
Fast warm-up for DC responding accelerometer
The 7594 is the latest development from the highly successful 7290 family of DC responding variable capacitance accelerometers.
News from Endevco ( 3 May 2002)
Forge franchise for Farnell
Forge Europa has appointed Farnell as the first franchised distribution partner for its comprehensive range of high-performance LED lamps and displays.
News from Forge Europa ( 3 May 2002)
Machine cleans and protects diesel injectors
Cleaning of critical threads and shafts of several sizes of diesel injector components has now been improved with the introduction of a machine manufactured by Guyson International. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 3 May 2002)
High efficiency for DIN-mounting PSU
HiTek Power has introduced the Hi-Rail low-voltage, DIN rail mounted power supply.
News from HiTek Power ( 3 May 2002)
Plug provides high-pressure leaktight seal
A simple solution for reliable and economical 'plugging' of large passageways in hydraulic and fuel system manifolds, providing a high-pressure leaktight seal, is now available from Lee Products. Brochure Available
News from Lee Products ( 3 May 2002)
Pneumatic cylinders for powder handling valves
User Application Article Maxam CT cylinders and associated controls are specified for all pneumatically operated disc valves produced by Mucon, a leading supplier of flow control valves to the powder handling industry. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 3 May 2002)
New plant to boost polyamide production
Rhodia Engineering Plastics will move its polyamide production plant currently located at Anyang in Korea to a new state-of-the-art facility at Onsan early in 2003.
News from Rhodia Engineering Plastics ( 3 May 2002)
Fluid dynamics capabilities enhance CAD package
Structural Research and Analysis Corp (SRAC) has unveiled Cosmos/FloWorks, a computational fluid dynamics software powered by NIKA's popular flow simulation technology.
News from Structural Research and Analysis Corp ( 3 May 2002)
Twiflex to put the brakes on Chinese shiplift
Twiflex has been awarded a contract to supply a braking system for the Gaobazhou Hydroelectric Dam shiplift.
News from Twiflex ( 3 May 2002)
Chain combines the best of both worlds
Tsubaki's new Clip Top chain combines the inherent strength of steel with the tough, yet nonabrasive qualities of engineering thermoplastics. Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK ( 3 May 2002)
Compact gearhead boosts torque
The ability of ZF Industrial's PG Series planetary gearheads to optimise levels of torque even on the smallest sizes of servomotors has been enhanced with the addition of a 25Nm gearhead to the range. Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain ( 3 May 2002)
Interoperability aids lifecycle management
SmarTeam's product lifecycle collaboration solutions have been enabled to interoperate with IBM's DB2 database software creating a powerful platform for comprehensive product lifecycle management.
News from Dassault Systemes ( 3 May 2002)
Drives hit the fairway
User Application Article An irrigation system powered by ABB drives is keeping the grass green at Wimbledon Park Golf Club, while cutting watering costs.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 2 May 2002)
Website addresses different market sectors
The new Ambersil website features information on all products including applications, technical data and health and safety datasheets.
News from Ambersil ( 2 May 2002)
Intelligent three-axis stepper motor drive
Baldor has released an intelligent three-axis drive for stepper motors, incorporating a high-performance motion controller which runs the multitasking Mint motion language. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK ( 2 May 2002)
Universal counter, timer, tachometer and clock
BEKA Associates has five versions of a new universal counter, timer, tachometer and clock including ATEX certified intrinsically safe and Type nL models in field and panel mounting enclosures. Brochure Available
News from Beka associates ( 2 May 2002)
Power analyser runs to 50th harmonic
The WM3-96 smart power analyser is one of very few which can perform FFT analysis to the 50th harmonic, as required by the G5/4 standard.
News from Carlo Gavazzi ( 2 May 2002)
Group rewards excellence in CFD
In order to stimulate research in the area of computational fluid dynamics, the CD Adapco Group has a new awards scheme to recognise outstanding academic work in the field.
News from CD-adapco ( 2 May 2002)
Report examines microencapsulation technologies
Microencapsulation technologies have found a broad range of industrial applications in markets as pesticides and cosmetics, according to a new report.
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 2 May 2002)
Improved website has more bearing
Hepco Slide Systems reckons it is now attracting thousands of visitors per month to its website. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion ( 2 May 2002)
Brazilian rod mill comes on stream
Morgan Construction Company has successfully commissioned the upgraded single-strand rod mill at Gerdau Riograndense, in Sapucaia do Sul, RS, Brazil.
News from Morgan Construction Company ( 2 May 2002)
Virtual instrumentation conference set for August
National Instruments has revealed plans for its eighth annual customer and technology conference. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 2 May 2002)
New website gets into gear
The new UK Nord Gear website features the company's full product range, including downloadable PDFs containing the technical specification for every product.
News from Nord Drivesystems ( 2 May 2002)
Website provides free consultation on PFC
PFC Engineering has a new website that provides a link to its free initial survey and consultation service.
News from PFC Engineering ( 2 May 2002)
Single-mode fibres set for London sewers
Pirelli Telecom Cables and Systems has been awarded a contract for the latest addition to its Rapier range of "micro-sheath" optical fibre cables by Urband.
News from Prysmian Cables and Systems ( 2 May 2002)
Operator interface provides more features
The Red Lion CL40 operator interface terminal combines with the company's Edict software and a PLC to provide features normally associated with more complicated and costly PC/Scada systems.
News from Red Lion Controls ( 2 May 2002)
Control for resistive and inductive loads
REO now manufactures a range of phase angle and thyristor controllers for controlling the power to resistive and inductive loads. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) ( 2 May 2002)
Rittal expands manufacturing in Germany
Rittal Electronic Systems has opened a new facility near Nuremberg in Germany. Brochure Available
News from Rittal ( 2 May 2002)
Chain tighteners take in the slack
To take up chain slack and ensure constant tension without the need for operator adjustment, RA Rodriguez is introducing a four-line range of automatic tighteners.
News from Rodriguez (UK) ( 2 May 2002)
Valve actuators help shift Glasgow waste
User Application Article Rotork electric valve actuators have been used throughout a GBP 55 million new build project procured by West of Scotland Water Authority.
News from Rotork Controls ( 2 May 2002)
Spindles to order for machine tools
SKF EPL now offers a range of advanced spindles for solutions in the machine tool market. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 2 May 2002)
TopLoaders are a breath of fresh air
User Application Article Johnson Wax UK sought a packaging solution to replace one of its existing robot cells to meet two major goals.
News from Sigpack Systems ( 2 May 2002)
Robotic controller has inbuilt PLC
New from TM Robotics is the TS1000 robot controller, which provides enhanced monitoring facilities and complete system control of the robotic cell. Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) ( 2 May 2002)
All-in package for mechanical CAD
VariCAD 8.2 is the latest release of the compact mechanical CAD package.
News from Varicad ( 2 May 2002)
More control over curves from CAD/CAM software
Available now from VX Corp is the latest release, Version 6, of its VX CAD/CAM software.
News from VX Corporation ( 2 May 2002)
Pump takes the rough with the roughage
User Application Article Where a variety of other pump types had been tried and have failed, a Watson-Marlow Bredel SPX50 hose pump now handles a difficult effluent pumping duty at Ellis and Everard. Brochure Available
News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps ( 2 May 2002)
MatrixOne and Cimmetry collaborate
MatrixOne is to provide Cimmetry's visualisation and collaboration capabilities to its customers through its core collaboration platform, eMatrix.
News from Cimmetry Systems ( 1 May 2002)
Mixed year for European powder metallurgy
The European Powder Metallurgy Association General Assembly and Management Seminar was held 18th-19th April in the delightful setting of the Quinta da Marinha Hotel on the Atlantic Coast near Lisbon.
News from European Powder Metallurgy Association ( 1 May 2002)
Digital junction box ideal for silo weighing
Flintec has developed a new load cell digital junction box.
News from Flintec UK ( 1 May 2002)
Easier programming for control software
TwinCAT Version 2.8 from Hayes Control Systems allows a standard PC to operate simultaneously as a powerful programmable controller and a versatile motion control system.
News from Hayes Control Systems ( 1 May 2002)
Photosensors take on demanding applications
Whatever the application, straightforward or challenging, IFM Electronic is now almost certain to have a photosensor which will provide a convenient dependable and economical solution. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic ( 1 May 2002)
Air bearing spindles redefine precision machining
Technical Background Article To many manufacturing engineers, air bearing spindles have traditionally been esoteric pieces of equipment for the initiated only.
News from Loadpoint ( 1 May 2002)
Posters spread the word about lubrication
Noria Corp has produced a new line of posters designed to keep maintenance personnel and operators aware of proper machinery lubrication and lubricant care.
News from Noria UK ( 1 May 2002)
Power controller takes on multiple zones
The CD1000 from CD Automation has been specially designed for multizone applications such as plastic and glass manufacture.
News from Paragon Alliance ( 1 May 2002)
Download brings faster sampling to PC-based DSO
Pico Technology has added equivalent time sampling (ETS) to its high-performance, high resolution ADC-212/100 digital storage oscilloscope.
News from Pico Technology ( 1 May 2002)
Planar completes Dome acquisition
Planar Systems has completed its acquisition of Dome Imaging Systems of Waltham, Massachusetts, USA.
News from Planar Systems ( 1 May 2002)
Controller brings control and information closer
New from Rockwell Automation is the Allen-Bradley SoftLogix5800 Version 10 soft controller for PC based control solutions.
News from Rockwell Automation ( 1 May 2002)
Big sales in former Soviet Union for SI
SI Pressure Instruments has made a spectacular entry into the Russian and Ukrainian oil and gas industry with two of its newest products.
News from GE Sensing ( 1 May 2002)
Meters provide real-time viscosity measurement
Solartron Mobrey has developed a new range of long-stemmed inline vibrating-fork viscosity meters.
News from Mobrey Measurement ( 1 May 2002)
Baker SPD standardises on SolidWorks
User Application Article Baker SPD is using SolidWorks 3D CAD software to speed design and enhance customer communication for its oil production and drilling products.
News from SolidWorks Corporation ( 1 May 2002)
Imprint patterning for high-density PCBs
Tecan and Dimensional Circuits have received a prestigious innovation award from the US Institute of Printed Circuits for their work on imprint patterning.
News from Tecan ( 1 May 2002)
DSOs claim new budget performance benchmark
Tektronix has two new oscilloscope families it reckons establish a new benchmark for performance and ease-of-use among instruments in the low-cost oscilloscope market. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 1 May 2002)
PLF fills up with Schneider Electric
User Application Article PLF International has equipped its latest six-head inline filling machine exclusively with control and automation products from the brands of Schneider Electric.
News from Schneider Electric ( 1 May 2002)
Four-pole contactors have five-year warranty
The popular TeSys range of contactors from Telemecanique has now been extended to include four-pole versions with AC1 ratings up to 40A, which are ideal for emergency lighting, mains isolation, supply
News from Schneider Electric ( 1 May 2002)
Inserts cut machining time and raise tool life
User Application Article The application of Walter GB's Tiger.tec inserts at Bryan Donkin Valves has not only reduced machining times, but the innovative two-colour inserts have also extended tool life.
News from Walter GB ( 1 May 2002)
Kiwis in control at Amplicon
Amplicon Liveline has been chosen by New Zealand automation and control specialist Technman as sole UK distributor for its Control-It product range.
News from Amplicon (30 April 2002)
MCCs take intelligence onboard
Anord's intelligent assemblies are MCCs with modern microprocessor technology to provide control over communication networks for enhanced protection and diagnostics in a small economical package.
News from Anord Control Systems (30 April 2002)
Extension adds more modelling flexibility
GrafiCalc 3.0 is a behaviour modelling extension to SolidWorks that allows users to explore multiple design options and "backsolve" exact geometry to satisfy stated design goals.
News from Geomate (30 April 2002)
Clear and fast inkjet coding for plastic pipes
User Application Article Geberit (UK) is using Imaje S4 and S4+ inkjet printers to code the 200 tonnes of plastic soil, waste, rainwater and drainage pipes it produces weekly at its Aylesford, Kent plant.
News from Imaje UK (30 April 2002)
CD-ROM has full details of couplings
A new full-line international catalogue in CD-ROM format from Lovejoy details 11 categories of shaft-to-shaft power transmission couplings, with separate metric sections.
News from Lovejoy (30 April 2002)
LED sensors are safer than lasers
The LH-50 Series of high precision measurement sensors is an LED based system that offers the same measurement performance as a Class 1 or 2 laser based system.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (30 April 2002)
High-output red laser is visibly superior
The DL-LS1060 is Sanyo's latest high-output red laser diode, which provides 50mW CW optical power (90mW pulsed), combined with 70C operation in the 658nm wavelength band. Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products (30 April 2002)
Red laser diode is on the level
The Sanyo DL-LS1036 is a high-output red laser diode, providing 35mW of optical power in the 635nm wavelength band combined with 50C operation. Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products (30 April 2002)
Battery care and maintenance for standby systems
Technical Background Article Colin Griffiths, Customer Service Manager at Advance Galatrek looks at the main issues surrounding auxiliary battery care.
News from Riello UPS (30 April 2002)
DC drives keep monorail on track at Alton Towers
User Application Article Thousands of visitors will find it easier to get around the Alton Towers leisure park during 2002, thanks to the upgrading of its monorail system using DC drives from ABB.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (29 April 2002)
All the latest on threaded fasteners
An updated four-page "product guide and index" available from Atlas Engineering profiles the complete line of SpinTite and MaxTite threaded rivet nuts.
News from Atlas Engineering (29 April 2002)
New BEMA president slams UK budget
The new President of the Bristol and Western Engineering Manufacturers' Association (BEMA) has outlined the organisation's direction for the year ahead.
News from BEMA (British Engineering Manufacturers Assoc.) (29 April 2002)
Regulator design gives best of both worlds
The KHF is a single-stage multitasking pressure regulator that combines the high flow of a bulk gas distribution regulator with the high sensitivity and accuracy of a point-of-use regulator.
News from Boiswood (29 April 2002)
BGA to host European meeting
The British Gear Association is to host the annual meeting of Eurotrans, a confederation of trade associations whose members comprise gear and transmission manufacturers from the whole of Europe.
News from British Mechanical Power Transmission Association (29 April 2002)
Free chipsets encourage interface design
To aid the development of CC-Link compatible devices and connectivity, CLPA (CC-Link Partner Association) is offering free chipsets to all potential members who wish to design compatible interfaces. Brochure Available
News from CC-Link Partner Association (29 April 2002)
Machine vision aids mascara application
User Application Article Geka Brush, a German designer and manufacturer of premium cosmetic brushes and applicators, has implemented machine vision technology for 100% inspection of its mascara brushes. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (29 April 2002)
Cutler looks East for CoCreate
Technology industry veteran Mark Cutler has joined CoCreate as President of Asian Operations.
News from CoCreate Software (29 April 2002)
Programmable switch is flushed with success
Now available from Diamond Electronics is the Baran SBA1P 112 AN switch module, offering a combination of a user-programmable delay function with extreme ruggedness and durability.
News from Diamond Electronics (29 April 2002)
Hydraulics specialist meets latest quality specs
Dunlop Hiflex Fluidpower's Glasgow Service Centre has become the first part of the UniPoly Group to achieve accreditation of its quality systems to ISO9001:2000.
News from Dunlop Hiflex Fluidpower (29 April 2002)
Fast payback for VSD-powered compressor refit
User Application Article Europe's largest manufacturer of suspension coil springs for the automotive industry, has halved its compressed air energy costs by retrofitting its main compressor with a variable speed drive. Brochure Available
News from Energair Solutions (29 April 2002)
Sensor optimised for machine vision cameras
The IBIS5-1300 is a 1024 x 1280pixel CMOS image sensor featuring triggered snapshot as well as rolling shutter operation modes.
News from FillFactory (29 April 2002)
Incat teams with CPM for one-stop plastics service
Two companies have joined forces to offer OEMs a comprehensive 'one-stop-shopping' service for the design and production of high-precision moulded plastic components to world-class standards.
News from Incat (29 April 2002)
Bearing assemblies for rolled thread screws
A new range of axial angular-contact needle bearing assemblies are ideal where speed, repeatability and stroke allow acme screws to be used, but the support bearing still needs stiffness. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (29 April 2002)
Module sorts out dodgy CAD conversions
Ansys and ITI TranscenData have announced the availability of the Ansys Automatic Geometry Healing Module with Ansys 6.1 software.
News from ITI (29 April 2002)
Robot payload boosted to 60kg
After consulting with system partners and end users, Kawasaki Robotics has added the FS60L model to its F Series robot range with a higher payload capability of 60kg.
News from Kawasaki Robotics UK (29 April 2002)
Win a Mini with distribution boards
From now until July, contractors buying Merlin Gerin Isobar 4 Evo distribution boards will have a chance of winning a new Mini Cooper, or one of six widescreen televisions.
News from Merlin Gerin (29 April 2002)
Muncher cleans up North Sea platform waste
User Application Article Mono Pumps has installed its anticorrosive Gunmetal Series A Muncher on NAM's accommodation platform in the Dutch sector of the North sea.
News from Mono Pumps (29 April 2002)
Rare-earth magnet boosts motor design
Namiki Precision Jewel offers a complete range of coreless motors from a diameter of 7 up to 18mm.
News from N and A (International) (29 April 2002)
Small-screw options and new tooling
An updated four-page bulletin available from PEM Fastening Systems profiles the StickScrew system for fast and accurate small-screw insertion.
News from PennEngineering (29 April 2002)
Self-clinching fasteners take on thin sheets
A complete line of PEM self-clinching fasteners is available from PEM Fastening Systems to provide permanent load-bearing threads in metal sheets too thin to be tapped.
News from PennEngineering (29 April 2002)
Long-life servos aim for peripheral applications
Lo-Cog brush-commutated DC servo motors from Pittman provide smooth, quiet operation and long life in applications such as computer peripherals, imaging equipment and automatic test equipment.
News from PennEngineering Motion Technologies - Europe (29 April 2002)
All the news on slotless brushless servos
An updated 12-page product bulletin available from Pittman profiles the line of Elcom SLT slotless brushless DC servo motors.
News from PennEngineering Motion Technologies - Europe (29 April 2002)
Controllers combine HMI with I/O functions
New from Pro-face UK is the GLC2300 Series graphic logic controller (GLC) family, including the GLC2300T and the GLC2300L.
News from Pro-face UK (29 April 2002)
Monitor keeps tabs on straw-burning power station
User Application Article The new Elean Power Station near Ely is the UK's first straw-burning power station, and its clean operation is assured by providing continuous data on stack emissions.
News from Quantitech (29 April 2002)
New compound keeps Shuttleworth on a roll
User Application Article When Shuttleworth decided to develop a single roller design that could be used in a number of conveyors, the company needed a material capable of performing in the most demanding applications.
News from RTP Company (29 April 2002)
Double for industial control valve manufacturer
Severn Glocon reckons it is the first organisation in Britain to achieve PED/PER compliance, linked with an approval ISO9001:2000 Quality Management System.
News from Severn Glocon (29 April 2002)
Developments in flame monitoring and detection
Sira is organising a one day seminar for anyone interested in the leading edge of flame monitoring and detection to investigate recent advances in key technologies in this area.
News from Sira (29 April 2002)
Custom machining helps Stonewood improve comms
User Application Article Spelsberg's tough TK enclosures have been specified on Stonewood Audio's new range of harsh environment communication systems. Brochure Available
News from Spelsberg els UK (29 April 2002)
Surface coatings optimise O-ring performance
Freudenberg Seals and Vibration Control Simrit reckons it has the right process for optimising the surface characteristics of O-rings.
News from Freudenberg Simrit LP (29 April 2002)
Encoders produce TTL-compatible outputs
US Digital has three new optical encoder families: E6S, H6S and S6S.
News from US Digital (29 April 2002)
Clamps boost throughput and accuracy
WDS has a new range of powerful double edge clamps that feature a simplified and extremely fast method of fixing and releasing multiple components on machine beds. Brochure Available
News from WDS (29 April 2002)
New MD for Wilo Salmson Pumps
Stuart Herritty is the new Managing Director of Wilo Salmson Pumps.
News from Wilo (UK) (29 April 2002)
Fine resolution from digital linear actuator
Thomson Airpax Mechatronics has a bidirectional digital linear actuator (DLA) that provides high linear resolution as fine as 0.013mm per pulse.
News from Danaher Motion (29 April 2002)
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