News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 16 June
to Saturday 22 June 2002
Drives cut the cost of DeviceNet compatibility
AC Tech reckons its new SCD variable speed drive is the lowest cost DeviceNet-compatible drive on the market. Brochure Available
News from Lenze-ACTech (21 June 2002)
Productivity titles offer continuous improvement
A free catalogue featuring new publications from Productivity Press is now available from American Technical Publishers.
News from American Technical Publishers (21 June 2002)
Finance secures aggressive growth plans
CoCreate Software has secured a second round of growth financing from the pre-eminent private equity firms 3i and Triton.
News from CoCreate Software (21 June 2002)
Monitor keeps watch on TCP/IP networks
PacketView Pro is a low-cost PC-based real-time monitor and protocol analyser that allows developers and field engineers to capture and decode network traffic for most popular TCP/IP links.
News from Computer Solutions (21 June 2002)
Custom solutions keep on growing
User Application Article When EMS bought a small company in Poole, Dorset, it never anticipated such growth. Brochure Available
News from EMS (21 June 2002)
Speedy cure for bonding agents
New from EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering is the Acticure 4000 ultraviolet/visible spot cure system.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (21 June 2002)
System samples Shell's sulphurous condensates
User Application Article Jiskoot has developed a novel condensate sampling system for the Shell Sarawark Jintan facility in Malaysia.
News from Jiskoot (21 June 2002)
Knowledge-based software is sold gold
DriveWorks from KB4 has been awarded SolidWorks Certified Gold Product status.
News from DriveWorks (21 June 2002)
Embedded PC hardware powers bio-warning system
User Application Article The world's most advanced chemical-biological point detection system infrastructure, SensorView, uses embedded PC/104 hardware components from Parvus.
News from Parvus Corp (21 June 2002)
Engineers carry on despite political unrest
User Application Article Richard Simon's reputation for reliability and service has been illustrated by two different applications in countries not exactly high on the list of favourite places to visit.
News from Chronos Richardson (21 June 2002)
Interlocks protect during high-voltage drive tests
User Application Article Test jigs at the Control Techniques test department are fitted with safety interlock switches on the outside to lock products in and protect operators during automated high-voltage test procedures.
News from Schmersal UK (21 June 2002)
Ready-to-mount bearing units reduce costs
With its new series PDAB two-bearing units, SKF can now offer a ready-to-mount cost-effective option, primarily for use in the support of overhanging shafts carrying the impeller of fans. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (21 June 2002)
Can you feel the force?
User Application Article SKF EPL has assisted Cranfield Aerospace Simulation Products Group in the development of electric actuators for motion cueing seats (G-seats). Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (21 June 2002)
Conveyors go right round the (90-degree) bend
Spiroflow aeromechanical conveyors have a new design enabling them to turn at 90-degree bends, significantly increasing application flexibility.
News from Spiroflow (21 June 2002)
Labels perform well in the air
The TP Tape range of printable, self-laminating labels offers a superior identification system for aircraft pipes, hoses and electrical conduit. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics - Identification Products (21 June 2002)
Uprated dosing pump slips in to old applications
The MRoy range of dosing pumps has been extended with the XB model, a hydraulically actuated diaphragm pump which delivers flow rates up to 310 litre/h and maximum pressures of 105bar. Brochure Available
News from Milton Roy Europe (21 June 2002)
Probably the smallest ever flexible shaft coupling
User Application Article Using the formidable Heli-Cal flexure product Abssac has recently produced a fully functional 3mm-diameter flexible shaft coupling for a medical application. Brochure Available
News from Abssac (20 June 2002)
No business like show business for Bruderer
Despite the reduced number of visitors to this year's Metalworking show, Bruderer reported a higher than expected level of good quality enquiries.
News from Bruderer UK (20 June 2002)
Tech Group covers Greece for Camtek
Camtek has signed a new reseller for its PEPS Wire CADCAM software to cover the Greece region.
News from Camtek (20 June 2002)
Custom designed column lifts surgical procedures
User Application Article Bespoke mechanisms provide rotary drives with a high dynamic torque and linear drives with dynamic forces of 7500N for a novel design of operating table. Brochure Available
News from EMS (20 June 2002)
Optical emission spectrometer takes control
The Digiscope is a sophisticated multichannel optical emission spectrometer (OES) with advanced end point detection for plasma etch and chemical vapour deposition (CVD) applications.
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon (20 June 2002)
Machining centre order pre-empts MACH
Six weeks before the recent MACH show, an order was placed on Mills Manufacturing Technology for a Daewoo ACE HP630 horizontal machining centre.
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology (20 June 2002)
Copper rod mill for China
Morgan Construction Company has received an order to supply a copper rod mill system for Jiangxi Copper Company of Guixi City, Jiangxi Province, People's Republic of China.
News from Morgan Construction Company (20 June 2002)
Centre of excellence for industrial fluid analysis
Parker Filter Division Europe has established a dedicated Condition Monitoring Centre in Thetford, Norfolk. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filter Division (20 June 2002)
Software aids enclosure thermal management
The latest version of Rittal's Therm software will calculate thermal parameters and choose the appropriate options for enclosure temperature control. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (20 June 2002)
Smooth-barrel for capacitive proximity sensors
"CE-rated" 34mm smooth-barrel capacitive proximity sensors from Stedham Electronics offer an alternative to standard threaded-barrel sensors.
News from Stedham Electronics (20 June 2002)
Online ordering for US batteries
Saft has launched a new e-commerce website which enables customers within the USA to size and order rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries for stationary engine starting applications. Brochure Available
News from Saft Industrial Batteries (20 June 2002)
Heat-tracing system for major new refinery
Tyco Thermal Controls has designed and supplied a complete heat-tracing system for the Karachaganak Integrated Organisation's new oil processing and gas re-injection plant.
News from Tyco Thermal Controls (20 June 2002)
Acquisition signals diversification
Winters Instruments has acquired Aquapay of Cape Town, South Africa.
News from Winters Instruments (20 June 2002)
Winters takes over in the southern hemisphere
Winters Instruments has acquired Rhomberg, a leading manufacturer of industrial instrumentation and industrial automation located in Cape Town, South Africa.
News from Winters Instruments (20 June 2002)
Budget balances have up-market features
Adam Equipment has a novel range of high-precision analytical balances with features normally only found in more expensive models.
News from Adam Equipment (19 June 2002)
Software acquires serial data for Windows use
Audon Electronics has a novel software package that captures serial data directly from any RS232 instrument or device into any Windows application.
News from Audon Electronics (19 June 2002)
Survival guide to datacommunications
The third edition of "Industrial data communications" is a survival guide for technical professionals who have little or no background in datacomms.
News from American Technical Publishers (19 June 2002)
Tools add more functions to machine vision
DT Vision Foundry's powerful new functionality for image-processing, measurement, analysis and data transfer let users create fast, production-ready inspection programs and customised vision tools.
News from Data Translation (19 June 2002)
Measurement software uses simple icon control
DT Measure Foundry 3.0 is the newest version of the flagship test and measurement application software package from Data Translation.
News from Data Translation (19 June 2002)
Combination lock is the key to security
The latest addition to the Emka Fort range is a three-digit combination lock. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (19 June 2002)
Test and calibration feature in CD catalogue
Haven Automation has released its product catalogue on CD for the first time.
News from Haven Automation (19 June 2002)
Single sourcing helps meet deadlines
User Application Article Tavistock, Devon-based Superwinch manufactures electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic winches for the vehicle recovery market. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (19 June 2002)
High-resolution modelling material aids prototypes
Stratasys has developed a novel high-resolution modelling material that will allow all users of FDM (fused deposition modelling) to dramatically improve the quality of prototypes.
News from Laser Lines (Industrial and Medical) (19 June 2002)
Leader wins at MACH
As well as recording a number of orders during MACH, workholding specialist Leader Chuck Systems also celebrated another success in the International Machine Tool Industry Awards.
News from Leader Chuck Systems (19 June 2002)
Axial force only for compact boss plug
The need for a leak-tight, metal-to-metal seal in high-pressure high-temperature manifold applications is an ideal situation for Lee Products AFO plugs (axial force only). Brochure Available
News from Lee Products (19 June 2002)
Electronic lock safeguards valuable resources
Lista has introduced e-Lock, a novel electronic access control and locking system for cabinet drawers.
News from Lista (19 June 2002)
Flexible workstation system meets changing needs
Lista Uno is a modular workstation system that addresses the need for flexible working practices.
News from Lista (19 June 2002)
Easier order system at plastics marketplace
Omnexus has upgraded its online procurement system to significantly reduce the number of steps in the ordering process.
News from Omnexus (19 June 2002)
Pneumatic control for EMC shielded room doors
User Application Article A variety of pneumatic components are used to control the opening and closing of doors supplied with shielded rooms and anechoic chambers produced by MPE Technologies. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (19 June 2002)
Motorola reclaims VMEbus industrial range
The latest additions to the Xycom Automation range of VMEbus products include Motorola 680x0 based processors and intelligent industry pack carriers.
News from Pro-face UK (19 June 2002)
Couplings are crucial to temporary power
User Application Article Halifax-based Renold Hi-Tec Couplings has helped provide temporary power for what is claimed to be the world's largest floating oil production, storage and off-loading unit.
News from Renold Hi-Tec Couplings (19 June 2002)
Cambridge changes approach to 3D CAD
Cambridge University is introducing undergraduate students to three-dimensional computer-aided design (3D CAD) with SolidWorks.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (19 June 2002)
Simpler operation for FIBC discharger
Spiroflow has launched a new design of FIBC discharger, manufactured in stainless steel and developed to increase simplicity of operation.
News from Spiroflow (19 June 2002)
Polymer ring keeps compressors running longer
User Application Article Looking for ways to reduce compressor downtime in the petrochemical and natural gas industries, Cook Manley developed a novel compressor valve using Victrex Peek polymer for the seal ring component.
News from Victrex USA (19 June 2002)
Walk on sales success at MACH
The array of machines displayed by Ward CNC must have made an impression on visitors to MACH.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (19 June 2002)
Change of attitude boosts machining performance
User Application Article The introduction of a high speed horizontal machining centre has worked wonders for one Lancashire-based subcontractor.
News from Matchmaker M/C (19 June 2002)
Chomerics sets up screening in Sweden
Chomerics, a division of the Parker Hannifin Corp, has opened a new facility within its parent company's site in Spanga, north of Stockholm in Sweden.
News from Chomerics Europe (18 June 2002)
Record exports for Deutsch
Interconnection specialist Deutsch achieved record export figures in 2001.
News from Deutsch (18 June 2002)
Controller aids automotive design
MicroAutoBox from Dspace is a programmable prototyping control unit for function development, now available in a new hardware version with a 300MHz processor.
News from Dspace UK (18 June 2002)
Automation keeps chemical plant running longer
User Application Article A DeltaV process automation system and AMS software from Emerson Process Management is helping extend the production life of the Isopropanol (IPA) plant at BP Chemicals in Baglan Bay, Port Talbot.
News from Emerson Process Management - Systems and Industry (18 June 2002)
BAE Systems kits out new lab
GBP Ergonomics of Swindon has supplied and installed 143 ergonomic workstations in a prestigious deal with BAE Systems of Rochester, Kent.
News from GBP Ergonomics (18 June 2002)
Real-time graphical plant data comes to hand
Cimplicity PalmView is a handheld PDA with Cimplicity collaborative production management software and a wireless Ethernet card. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (18 June 2002)
Easy expansion is easily accomplished
Building on the success of its highly acclaimed family of Easy control relays, Moeller Electric has introduced a series of local/remote expansion units for use with the Easy family.
News from Moeller Electric (18 June 2002)
Acquisition software features fancy manipulation
Notocord-S1 is a powerful software package for data acquisition, signal processing and long-term recording in industrial and academic applications.
News from Notocord Systems (18 June 2002)
Compact brushless servos deliver up to 1.5kW
Parker Hannifin's Electromechanical Division has launched a series of remarkably small high-performance brushless servo drives. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation (18 June 2002)
Cylinder bore coating runs well at Monaco
Poeton Aptec has supplied its Apticote Ceramic 2000 cylinder bore coating to Perfect Bore.
News from Poeton Industries (18 June 2002)
PTC raises a glass to contract gain
PTC has secured a deal that has the potential to shape the future of packaging design for leading drinks companies including Scottish Courage, Anheuser Busch, Interbrew and Allied Distillers.
News from PTC - Parametric Technology (UK) (18 June 2002)
Shepherd completes uplifting project
Shepherd Engineering Services (SES), recently completed its work on 'P7' Lundbeck Pharmaceutical new Primary Production Facility at Seal Sands near Middlesbrough.
News from Shepherd Engineering Services (18 June 2002)
Catalogue is online bible of measurement
With over 320 pages this is the largest catalogue to date from Hawco Direct and is destined to become an engineer's "bible" for the measurement and control of temperature, pressure, humidity and flow.
News from Hawco Direct (18 June 2002)
Heavyweight emergency power on 24-hour call
Wyko Industrial Services can now supply up to 10MW of emergency backup power within 24h and provide around-the-clock technical support anywhere in the UK. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (18 June 2002)
Smart drive improves its intelligence
Baldor has upgraded its intelligent servo motor drive for industrial positioning applications, Flex+Drive II. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (17 June 2002)
Filter helps compressors breath more easily
The novel Clearpoint compressed air filter is designed to save compressor energy consumption, which can account for more than 80% of the total cost of a system running at or near capacity. Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies (17 June 2002)
Optical filters aid gas detection
A novel range of optical filters can be used to "filter out" background or unwanted gases giving a gas detector a clear view the specific gas under investigation.
News from Barr Associates (17 June 2002)
More torque puts planetary gearboxes to new uses
User Application Article The small size, low-weight and high-torque characteristics of Brevini's planetary gearboxes are playing a major role in the evolution of cableway and ski-lift technology into urban transport systems.
News from Brevini (17 June 2002)
Embedded computers look to mobile applications
The Envader range of computers offers optimum price/performance by combining high levels of computing power and low power consumption in a small PC/104-Plus compliant size.
News from Datasound Laboratories (17 June 2002)
Heidenhain appoints Encoder Technology
Heidenhain GB has appointed Encoder Technology to market its complete range of products. Brochure Available
News from Encoder Technology (17 June 2002)
Energy strategy pays dividends for MoD
User Application Article Large numbers of MoD establishments in hard water areas throughout the UK are reducing their energy costs and helping the environment by using electronic descaling.
News from Environmental Treatment Concepts (17 June 2002)
Budget flowmeter fit for food and drink
The high accuracy and high reliability of Coriolis technology is now available at a low cost for hygienic food and beverage applications.
News from Emerson Process Management - Flow Division (17 June 2002)
Plant-wide control for deep-water gas project
User Application Article Emerson Process Management's PlantWeb digital plant architecture with Foundation fieldbus is playing a key role in the success of the Malampaya deepwater gas-to-power project in the Philippines.
News from Emerson Process Management - Systems and Industry (17 June 2002)
PLCs take control of bar feeders
User Application Article In 1994 FMB opted to replace its outdated control technology with modern programmable logic controllers and chose the GE Fanuc Series 90-30 PLC. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (17 June 2002)
Repair service keeps check on fugitive emissions
Genesis is a novel consulting and repair service to help the chemical and petrochemical industries address environmentally challenging and costly spurious leaks or "fugitive emissions".
News from Garlock (Great Britain) (17 June 2002)
Control systems aid hole in one
User Application Article M J Technologies has adopted Heidenhain TNC contouring control systems for flexibility of process control. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (17 June 2002)
Stages slide to distribution
Hoerbiger-Origa's range of electric drives linear motion stages and slides are now available from Routeco. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (17 June 2002)
Engineers earn big money for ideas
A product development company with a new way of recognising and compensating engineers for their abilities is offering all engineers an opportunity to earn $200,000 to $2,000,000 per project.
News from Invent2win Competitive Products (17 June 2002)
Jetcam signs BrightCAM Solutions
Jetcam has signed up a new reseller in the USA - BrightCAM Solutions.
News from Jetcam International (17 June 2002)
Ion source suits cleaning, etching and deposition
The Diamonex Closed-drift Source from Morgan Advanced Ceramics is a flexible source ideally suited for a wide range of manufacturing processes that benefit from high flux ions.
News from Morgan Advanced Ceramics (17 June 2002)
Making sense of cleaning processes
Technical Background Article Mike Martin looks at some of the drawbacks of conventional cleaning technologies and how these can be overcome using dry ice cleaning equipment.
News from MSM (17 June 2002)
PTC turns to HP for Linux support
PTC is to support the Linux operating system for Pro/Engineer.
News from PTC - Parametric Technology (UK) (17 June 2002)
Improved management for acquired data
The latest release of WinLIMS from QSI incorporates a new calculation engine with greatly enhanced flexibility and functionality offering powerful new tools for laboratory data management.
News from Quality Systems International (UK) (17 June 2002)
New extrusion materials lab for RTP
RTP Company has opened a new lab dedicated to supporting the development and manufacture of specialty compounds specifically used in extrusion applications.
News from RTP Company (17 June 2002)
Boom in yacht trade leads to crane order
Work is underway at Street Crane Company to produce 10 new overhead cranes for prestige yacht builder, Princess Yachts of Plymouth.
News from Street Crane (17 June 2002)
Tiny actuators have no moving parts (but one)
Nanomuscle actuators use the properties of shape-memory alloys to create tiny actuators that can be produced at a fraction of the size and cost of traditional electric motors.
News from Steadlands (17 June 2002)
TUV passes certification milestone in Korea
TUV Product Service has issued its 100,000th product certificate.
News from TUV Product Service (17 June 2002)
Leak testing expands across Europe
Uson Europe has appointed two new agents to represent its global market leading range of leak and flow test systems.
News from Uson (17 June 2002)
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