News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 7 July
to Saturday 13 July 2002
Real-time I/O is really fast and simple
High Speed Link (HSL) is a novel technology based on open standards for distributed real-time I/O. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology (12 July 2002)
Assemblies increase Gigabit Ethernet reach
Tyco Electronics has an AMP Netconnect Gigabit Ethernet mode-conditioning cable assembly that has been approved by Cisco and given one of its part numbers.
News from AMP Netconnect (12 July 2002)
Scope analyses complex signals in real time
TDS5000 Series digital phosphor oscilloscopes deliver up to 1GHz bandwidth, 5Gsample/s real-time sample rate, 8Mbyte record length and 100,000 waveforms per second maximum waveform capture rate.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (12 July 2002)
Seminars to solve valve problems
Severe service control valve manufacturer CCI is to run a severe service valve technology seminar (SSVTS) programme, aimed at solving common control valve problems through education.
News from CCI (12 July 2002)
Software simulates dynamic 3D interactions
MotionDesk is a novel software product for visualising real-time simulations.
News from Dspace UK (12 July 2002)
Smoother and faster action from pneumatic tables
The latest ITSC range of pneumatic indexing tables feature outstanding improvements over the previous ITS models.
News from FS Engineering (12 July 2002)
PLCs solve parking nightmare
User Application Article Parkomat is a novel modular computerised parking system based on a network of PLCs. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (12 July 2002)
High-integrity power to communicate
IBT has developed a range of high-integrity valve-regulated lead-acid batteries aimed at the communications sector.
News from IBT Power (12 July 2002)
Hand actuator makes life easier on the Falcon
User Application Article Netherlocks Safety Systems has supplied pneumatic hand actuators to SBM to help operators on the Falcon FPSO, which will be located along the West African coast.
News from Netherlocks Safety Systems (12 July 2002)
King moves up at Omnexus
Global plastics e-marketplace Omnexus has appointed J Thorne King as Chief Technology Officer.
News from Omnexus (12 July 2002)
Microswitch takes more current
Omron has introduced a new microswitch rated at 21A, making it ideal for use in water heater and shower applications. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (12 July 2002)
Knowles takes on NDT applications
Jim Knowles, a leading authority on non-destructive testing, has joined Phoenix Inspection Systems as Applications Manager.
News from Phoenix Inspection Systems (12 July 2002)
Gas burner sales are on fire
Sales of Riello industrial burners for the first four months of 2002 have exceeded the company's industrial burner sales figures for the whole of 2001.
News from Riello (12 July 2002)
Signal convertor takes control of burners
A low-voltage signal convertor for interfacing burners with building management systems is the latest innovation to emerge from the product development team at Riello.
News from Riello (12 July 2002)
Gearheads aid precision drive design
Designing servo and stepper motor drives has become easier with the publication of a new 248-page catalogue "Handbook of precision gearheads" by Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument.
News from Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (12 July 2002)
Metric drive components explained
Available now from Stock Drive Products and Sterling Instrument, the "Handbook of metric drive components" includes a comprehensive 233-page technical reference section.
News from Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (12 July 2002)
Loadcells take on repetitive phenomena
Thames Side-Maywood has developed a range of load cells for controlling forces in high-frequency fatigue testing and other repetitive applications.
News from Thames Side Sensors (12 July 2002)
Thames Side sells Spanish cells
Thames Side-Maywood has become the sole distributor in the UK and Ireland for Utilcell, Spain's leading manufacturer of load cells.
News from Thames Side Sensors (12 July 2002)
High-capacity load cell tackles tough tasks
User Application Article A high-capacity load cell assembly for silo, tank and vessel weighing is proving to be both reliable and cost-effective in demanding environments where mechanical integrity is a prime consideration.
News from Thames Side Sensors (12 July 2002)
Cryogenic processing described at TCT 2002
One of the primary goals of the annual TCT conference and exhibition is to keep the manufacturing industry as up-to-date as possible with recent advances in time-compression technologies.
News from TCT Conference and Exhibition (12 July 2002)
Lewis aims for expansion at Claro
Claro Precision Engineering, has appointed a new sales director, Mike Lewis, to further expand the company's portfolio of blue-chip customers.
News from Claro Precision Engineering (11 July 2002)
Circuit breaker protects onboard
E-T-A Circuit Breakers has introduced a redesigned and improved version of its popular miniaturised magnetic circuit breaker for equipment (CBE). Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers (11 July 2002)
Fluke joins power quality alliance
Fluke is the first equipment supplier to become an affiliated partner to the new European Leonardo Power Quality Initiative (LPQI) in the UK. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (11 July 2002)
Pocket guides cover four engineering disciplines
IDC Technologies has published the 3rd editions of its handy engineering pocket guides.
News from IDC Technologies (11 July 2002)
Low-profile accelerometer cuts monitoring costs
Monitran has launched the low-profile MTN/1135 accelerometer for inexpensive vibration monitoring in difficult-to-reach locations - without compromising accuracy or reliability.
News from Monitran (11 July 2002)
CAD plotting software slashed
To coincide with the launch of its new website, Oasys has substantially reduced the price of CADplot Server from GBP 2500 to GBP 998.
News from Oasys (11 July 2002)
Shopfront provides easier access to plastics
PolyOne Corp has launched its new GetPolyOne web storefront (located at www.GetPolyOne.com).
News from Polyone Corp (11 July 2002)
Perfect Bore licenses coating for motorsport
Poeton Industries has licenced its Apticote Ceramic 2000 cylinder bore coating to Perfect Bore for exclusive use in the motorsport industry.
News from Poeton Industries (11 July 2002)
Bellow couplings press to fit
Taking up the challenge for greater technical demands in modern machine design and construction, R+W has developed the novel BK5 series of bellow couplings.
News from R+W Coupling Technology (11 July 2002)
Schaffner expands in China
Schaffner has opened a major new manufacturing plant and technical support centre in Shanghai, China. Brochure Available
News from Schaffner (11 July 2002)
Fasteners get to grip with hubs
Fastening rotating components to shafts has become easier with the publication of the new 96-page "Handbook of Fairloc components, the integral fastener".
News from Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (11 July 2002)
Telemetry controller handles all acquisition
The S250 programmable telemetry controller is an ideal solution for all data acquisition needs.
News from CSE Seprol (11 July 2002)
Stealth pumps provide pressure without noise
A novel range of 'stealth' pumps is claimed to be 20dB(A) quieter than pumps with traditional fan-ventilated motors.
News from Wilo (UK) (11 July 2002)
All-in-one rugged inertial navigation system
Incorporating quartz MEMS inertial sensors, the MIGITS includes a new 12-channel C/A code GPS receiver to form a high accuracy, rugged, compact inertial navigation system.
News from BEI Technologies (10 July 2002)
Custom enclosures protect SAP investment
User Application Article When Pilkington (UK) installed SAP, computer security became an issue.
News from Computer Security & Solutions (10 July 2002)
Green light for outdoor LED illumination
Forge Europa has expanded its range of visible spectrum discrete LEDs to include high-performance 505nm green LEDs, ideal for traffic and signage applications.
News from Forge Europa (10 July 2002)
Steady growth for industrial valves and actuators
The European industrial valves and actuators industry is in a stable position, pointing to consistent levels of optimism as the global economy comes back to life.
News from Frost and Sullivan (10 July 2002)
Geometric support for 3D solutions
Geometric Software Solutions and Dassault Systemes have set up a worldwide consulting and services partnership for Dassault Systemes' 3D PLM solutions.
News from Geometric Software Solutions (10 July 2002)
Complete monitoring solution for white goods maker
User Application Article Electrolux is using the joint forces of Anville Instruments and Hexatec to ensure that the monitoring of testing systems at its R and D centres across Europe is carried out to the highest standard.
News from Hexatec Systems (10 July 2002)
Hose takes the heat of huge diesel engines
User Application Article Icore International's tape-wrapped convoluted PTFE hose has been chosen by Cummins Engine Company to play a vital role in the new Cummins QSK78 engine.
News from Icore International (10 July 2002)
Industrial UPS keeps supplies secure
The Powerware 9340 SCR is a next-generation top of the line addition to the award winning PW9340.
News from Invensys Powerware (10 July 2002)
Steam is no problem for GWR level measurement
Magnetrol International has a new probe, specifically developed to meet the unique challenges posed by level measurement in saturated steam applications. Brochure Available
News from Magnetrol International (10 July 2002)
Select laser melting produces metal prototypes
The first process to produce up to 100% dense metal prototypes direct from CAD data, has been launched in the UK by MCP Equipment. Brochure Available
News from MCP Tooling Technologies (10 July 2002)
Disposable probe samples oil quality
User Application Article To answer a customer's need for regular analysis of engine and transmission oil, Minnesota Rubber/QMR Plastics developed a novel disposable three-piece tubular sample probe.
News from Minnesota Rubber and Plastics (10 July 2002)
Optical range looks bigger than ever
Mitutoyo (UK) has launched a new range of microscopes and optical equipment which complements the existing ranges of projectors, toolmakers microscopes and vision measurement systems. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) (10 July 2002)
Product guide has full fastener lineup
An updated free 12-page full-colour "Product guide and index to bulletins" is now available from PEM Fastening Systems.
News from PennEngineering (10 July 2002)
Flush fasteners are self clinching
A free four-page product bulletin profiles Pemsert self-clinching flush fasteners, which are designed to be completely flush in metal sheets as thin as 1.5mm.
News from PennEngineering (10 July 2002)
Pocket-sized pump ideal for corrosive liquids
The Pageboy SFD15 self-priming diaphragm pump is ideally suited to pumping aggressive or corrosive liquids, such as solvents or strong acids.
News from Pump Engineering (10 July 2002)
Enclosures integrate climate control
Fully assembled and ready for immediate operation, Rittal's range of climate control enclosures and doors provide the ideal solution for the integration of enclosures and active climate control. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (10 July 2002)
Burners change the climate for Ford
User Application Article Specialist burner manufacturer Riello has supplied gas burners to Ford Motor Company for its recently completed wind tunnel complex in Essex.
News from Riello (10 July 2002)
Burners bake efficiently and save bread for Asda
User Application Article Riello is helping Asda to meet its energy conservation goals by equipping gas ovens for Asda in-store bakeries with fuel-efficient Riello burners.
News from Riello (10 July 2002)
New division focuses on industrial applications
Riello has set up a new Industrial Division that places greater emphasis on the requirements of the commercial and industrial sectors of the heating market.
News from Riello (10 July 2002)
Hawkins and Hall expand Riello's team
Following the creation of a specialised division to service the industrial and process sectors of the heating industry, Riello has appointed additional personnel to support this venture.
News from Riello (10 July 2002)
University product development services recognised
The team behind projects ranging from the inflatable car jack to spider catchers and new manufacturing management procedures has been recognised as a UK centre of expertise in manufacturing.
News from Sheffield Hallam University (10 July 2002)
Handbook of inch drive components
The process of selecting small inch size drive components for new prototypes or production applications just became easier.
News from Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (10 July 2002)
Latching onto the next generation
User Application Article When Lucent Technologies designed a new generation electronics enclosure, the company needed a new generation latching system that would complement it in terms of both function and design.
News from Southco (10 July 2002)
Compliance data online
TUV Product Service has redeveloped its website.
News from TUV Product Service (10 July 2002)
Nanometre resolution for precision stage
Aerotech has a new positioning stage for ultra-high-precision applications Brochure Available
News from Aerotech ( 9 July 2002)
Pentair switched on by Accuride slides
User Application Article The problem of providing maximum access to bulky battery packs in electronic switching units for Nottingham's new tramway system has been solved by using telescopic ball bearing slides.
News from Accuride International ( 9 July 2002)
Successful seminar on blow moulding
Beko reports that its recent seminar on advances in blow moulding technology, held at the University of Warwick, was a success. Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies ( 9 July 2002)
Washers get a grip on cables
Challenge can supply both brass terminal cup washers and copper grip washers from stock.
News from Challenge (Europe) ( 9 July 2002)
Gateway widens CAD data availability
Smart-Intralink is a server gateway application connecting PTC's Pro/Intralink and SmarTeam Collaborative PDM products from SmarTeam.
News from Design Rule ( 9 July 2002)
Camera sets standard for practical thermography
The new ThermaCAM P60 thermal imaging camera from Flir Systems looks very different to its predecessors and incorporates a range of features that set new standards in practical thermography. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 9 July 2002)
Production increased to match demand
With the introduction of two new ThermaCAM thermal imaging cameras at opposite ends of the functionality range, Flir Systems could have put its production facilities under considerable pressure. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 9 July 2002)
Aluminium case houses Eurocards and more
The 1455 Series of extruded aluminium instrument cases from Hammond Electronics are primarily designed to house PCBs, mounted horizontally into internal slots in the body of the case.
News from Hammond Electronics ( 9 July 2002)
Lubricant saves bakeries from burnout
User Application Article Over the past 18 months Kluber Lubrication has been contacted by no fewer than seven major bakeries from London to Dublin. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB ( 9 July 2002)
Food-grade compressor oil keeps water flowing
User Application Article A change in company policy demanding the use of USDA H1 "food-grade" lubricants caused compressor lubrication problem for one of the UK's biggest mineral water processing companies. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB ( 9 July 2002)
Software replicates vibration test data
The M+P International VibControl Time Replication suite of programs provides the complete solution for the transfer of vibration data from the true environment to the test laboratory.
News from M+P International ( 9 July 2002)
Castors range from furniture to industry
Moss Plastic Parts has a comprehensive new range of twin-wheeled and industrial castors.
News from Moss Plastic Parts ( 9 July 2002)
Masking solutions take higher temperatures
Moss Plastic Parts has launched more than 440 new temperature resistant masking products to complement its extensive industrial product range.
News from Moss Plastic Parts ( 9 July 2002)
CAM software helps make moulds faster
User Application Article At Essex Injection, the addition of Open Mind's Hypermill CAM software for Autodesk Mechanical Desktop has greatly increased the company's capabilities and reduced turnaround time.
News from Open Mind (Learning/HR) ( 9 July 2002)
Guide to power quality
REO UK has issued a new free mini guide that will help engineers solve the power quality problems commonly found around variable speed drive (VSD) applications. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) ( 9 July 2002)
Mini gripper and low profile actuator move in
SMAC is in the final beta testing stages with its slimmest actuator yet, only 10mm in height, together with a new mini gripper. Brochure Available
News from SMAC Europe ( 9 July 2002)
Acquisition adds spindle service and repair
Siemens Automation and Drives has acquired BSL's (previously BSL Engineering's) spindle service and repair workshop business.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 9 July 2002)
Price cuts on control transformers
Siemens Automation and Drives has cut 22% from the price of its Sidac range of standard control transformers for sizes between 25VA and 2.5kVA.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 9 July 2002)
Water keeps deadweight tester clean
SI Pressure Instruments is manufacturing a new enhanced model of its established 9000 series hydraulic deadweight tester range using water as a pressure medium.
News from GE Sensing ( 9 July 2002)
Bearings withstand extreme temperatures
In applications where bearings have to operate at very high or very low temperatures, normal bearings may not perform satisfactorily and a special bearing may be needed. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 9 July 2002)
Pneumatics CAD data on CD-ROM
SMC Pneumatics has published a CD-ROM containing CAD data for a wide range of the company's pneumatic components.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 9 July 2002)
Ethernet-enabled operator interface
The OptoTerminal-G70 is a graphics-based operator interface for use with the Opto 22 Snap Ethernet I/O and Snap Ultimate I/O systems.
News from System Devices ( 9 July 2002)
Automation suite offers more powerful programming
The new FactoryFloor 4.0 software is designed for use with Opto 22's widely deployed line of powerful, stand-alone industrial controllers.
News from System Devices ( 9 July 2002)
Airport water management automated
User Application Article Opto 22 has had its industry-recognised serial control hardware selected by Minnesota Control Company for a large-scale automation project involving several key plumbing-related systems installed at t
News from System Devices ( 9 July 2002)
Display isolates system faults
The latest advance in conventional detection technology from System Sensor Europe is an enhancement to the Series 300 family, the zonal display unit.
News from System Sensor Europe ( 9 July 2002)
Keyboard technology improves spray control
User Application Article Spray component manufacturer, TeeJet, reveals how Velleman Switch's ClickTouch technology provides the ideal solution to the problems faced by sprayer control operators in agricultural applications.
News from Velleman Switch ( 9 July 2002)
Reliability is key to membrane for wheelchair
User Application Article When Dutch manufacturer Ligtvoet Products specified a membrane switch to operate its electric wheelchairs and scooters, reliability was the key priority.
News from Velleman Switch ( 9 July 2002)
Controller provides stable web tension at low cost
Wichita Clutch has two new additions to its MCS2000 range of tension controllers.
News from Wichita Company ( 9 July 2002)
Dual-action brake takes on marine applications
The novel dual-action Kopper-Kool water-cooled brake was developed by the Wichita engineering team in Bedford, England.
News from Wichita Company ( 9 July 2002)
Hinges show their mettle
JW Winco now offers steel zinc-plated hinges.
News from Winco ( 9 July 2002)
Honda scores a hit with positioning system
User Application Article Advanced servo drives, motion control systems and robotics from Yaskawa help Honda's volume production of car bodies at two car plants in Swindon.
News from Yaskawa Electric Europe ( 9 July 2002)
King of dinosaurs lives again
User Application Article Parker Hannifin electrohydraulic and pneumatic systems and components are at the nerve-centre of the world's most lifelike full-size animatronic Tyrannosaurus Rex. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 9 July 2002)
Software manages data for FDA compliance
The SmarTeam FDA Compliance solution aims to streamline product development lifecycles for customers in the life science industry.
News from Dassault Systemes ( 9 July 2002)
German subcontractor boosts productivity
User Application Article The benefits of high-efficiency machining has been recognised by subcontract machine shop, Noltemeyer, based in Barrsinghausen near Hanover in Germany.
News from AsquithButler ( 8 July 2002)
Cadence award for SpinFire
SpinFire Professional has received the prestigious Editors' Choice Award from Cadence magazine.
News from Actify ( 8 July 2002)
EMC backshells block interference
Aerco has added to its specialist backshell capability by entering into a marketing agreement with KEC, the Aldermaston based EMC interconnect specialist.
News from Aerco ( 8 July 2002)
Analyser checks fuel-cell gasses
Agilent Technologies has developed a real-time gas analyser that helps fuel cell developers understand and optimise fuel cell systems, lower fuel cell costs and improve process efficiencies.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 8 July 2002)
US Navy contract aims for robust cargo ramp
For US military forces fighting in the hot spots around the world, moving large amounts of cargo from ship to ship, or ship to shore, may be getting easier.
News from Advanced Design Consulting ( 8 July 2002)
Catalaogue covers NEMA motors for all duties
Baldor, has released a new version of its stock product catalogue. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK ( 8 July 2002)
Measurement modules have their own web servers
A new series of intelligent web server measurement and control modules allows analogue and digital inputs and outputs to be measured or controlled instantly and transparently over the Internet.
News from Captec ( 8 July 2002)
Chromatography in a flash
User Application Article RC Treatt has achieved dramatically improved monitoring of its essential oils distillation processes using the EZ-Flash chromatography accessory from CSI.
News from Cambridge Scientific Instruments ( 8 July 2002)
More EDA support on more platforms for AutoVue
AutoVue 16.1 is available now from Cimmetry Systems.
News from Cimmetry Systems ( 8 July 2002)
Modular rack keeps network cables under control
Anyone looking for an advanced, high-density patching solution will welcome the introduction of a new modular rack, available from Comms Room Services.
News from Comms Room Services ( 8 July 2002)
Highest resolution yet for vision sensors
Cognex has added a new high-resolution model to its award-winning family of In-Sight vision sensors. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK ( 8 July 2002)
How to find the right vision
A new free guide seeks to help during the process of specifying a vision sensor. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK ( 8 July 2002)
Drives provide genuine flux vector control
VLT 5000 Flux drives provide genuine flux vector control for applications up to 250hp.
News from Danfoss Drives ( 8 July 2002)
Software set to speed satellite deployment
Systems from Delmia Corp will form part of space manufacturer Astrium's digital product realisation strategy.
News from Delmia ( 8 July 2002)
Stepper motors for abrasive dust environments
Empire Magnetics has developed a range of abrasive dustproof stepper motors.
News from Empire Magnetics ( 8 July 2002)
Cross belt sampler succeeds with coal
User Application Article The addition of Birtley cross belt sampling technology to the Eriez product portfolio in early 2000 has been signalled as a major success in terms of securing new business. Brochure Available
News from Eriez Magnetics Europe ( 8 July 2002)
New caps smarten switches
A new selection of cap styles for Multimec and Unimec switches are now available from Foremost Components.
News from Foremost Electronics ( 8 July 2002)
Festo to sponsor packaging awards
Festo is to sponsor the 2002 PPMA show's annual awards of excellence. Brochure Available
News from Festo ( 8 July 2002)
Level sensor knows its specific gravities
The VS323-11N liquid level sensor solves the problem of water buildup at the bottom of low density hydrocarbon liquid tanks and filter housings and prolongs the life of plant equipment.
News from Gentech International ( 8 July 2002)
Materials testing on show at Interplas
Lloyd Instruments is planning an impressive show of testing equipment and software on stand 3060 at Interplas 2002.
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 8 July 2002)
Local move is foregone conclusion for IAL
An engineering company in Nottingham is bucking the trend of declining British manufacturing by expanding its operation.
News from Industrial Automation ( 8 July 2002)
More intelligent analysis of plant data
IndustrialSQL Server 8.0 represents a significant addition and enhancement to Wonderware's solutions for the industrial intelligence market.
News from Invensys Wonderware ( 8 July 2002)
Website dedicated to US content
Jetcam International has set up a new website specifically to support its US, Canadian and Latin American customers.
News from Jetcam International ( 8 July 2002)
Sensor profiles problem surfaces
Matsushita Electric Works has enhanced its range of measurement sensors by introducing the new SUNX HL-C1 laser measurement system.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK ( 8 July 2002)
European site comes on stream
Newport's new European production site for vibration control products is now fully operational. Brochure Available
News from Newport Spectra-Physics ( 8 July 2002)
New territory for ultra-high-speed machine
Mikron is claiming a breakthrough in high-speed machining for its new XSM 400, which reaches the highest levels yet achieved for acceleration, feed rates and control performance.
News from Mikron ( 8 July 2002)
Speedy board improves camera capture
Vision applications can benefit from increased accuracy and resolution with the NI PXI-1409 multichannel monochrome image acquisition board. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 8 July 2002)
Compact lathe does front and back at once
Citizen's latest twin-spindle Boley BC42-X2 fixed headstock precision lathe can simultaneously machine the front and back of a workpiece. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK ( 8 July 2002)
Aluminium enclosures have removeable front panel
The aluTwin range of IP66 enclosures is suitable for all types of industrial applications, especially for housing wall- or machine-mounted equipment.
News from OKW Enclosures ( 8 July 2002)
Composite beats normal electroless nickel coatings
Apticote 425 is a super-corrosion-resistant electroless nickel composite claimed to outperform traditional electroless nickel coatings by up to twenty times.
News from Poeton Industries ( 8 July 2002)
Perfluoroelastomer seals take both extremes
Precision Polymer Engineering has developed the world's first low-temperature-resistant perfluoroelastomer for operating environments down to -35C.
News from Precision Polymer Engineering ( 8 July 2002)
UK water industry goes for Rotork
Rotork's UK water industry framework portfolio for electric valve actuators, control systems and support services has been augmented by the recent award of four new agreements.
News from Rotork Controls ( 8 July 2002)
Light curtain receives US patents
The MCJ4700 Series safety light curtain from Scientific Technologies has been awarded US patent numbers 6,294,777 and 6,297,498 for its unique modular design.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies ( 8 July 2002)
Compact cylinder uses novel air cushion
SMC has developed a new compact cylinder, the series RQ, that uses a novel air cushion mechanism.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 8 July 2002)
Customised portable valve actuators sort out Shell
User Application Article Smith Flow Control (SFC) has helped Shell solve a valve-operating dilemma on its new floating production storage and offloading unit (FPSO) in Nigeria's EA offshore field. Brochure Available
News from Smith Flow Control ( 8 July 2002)
Cartridge valves enter the process arena
Cartridge valves are designed for simple, easy integration into machines, pumps and systems, and allow quick and easy replacement without disturbing system piping.
News from Springer co-ax ( 8 July 2002)
Data acquisition card has RTOS onboard
The new MAX6pci data acquisition card can be configured with one or more MAX-PC CPU modules to handle time- or safety-critical tasks on a test rig.
News from Strategic Test Scandinavia ( 8 July 2002)
Speedy shipment is standard for custom encoders
New from Stegmann is the CoreTech CA20 Series of 2in absolute encoders.
News from Sick Stegmann ( 8 July 2002)
More functionality for Ethernet I/O system
Opto 22 has made an array of enhancements to the acclaimed, award-winning Snap Ethernet I/O system.
News from System Devices ( 8 July 2002)
Adapters upgrade Opto 22 to PCIbus
The PCI-AC28 and PCI-AC5 offer an ideal solution for Opto 22 users who are replacing older ISAbus-based computers with PCI-based computers.
News from System Devices ( 8 July 2002)
Snap to it with industrial automation software
New from Opto 22, ioControl and ioDisplay are complementary software packages for use with Snap Ultimate I/O, the latest in the company's successful line of industrial automation products.
News from System Devices ( 8 July 2002)
Ultimate in Ethernet acquisition and control
Snap Ultimate I/O is the latest in the successful line of industrial automation products from Opto 22.
News from System Devices ( 8 July 2002)
Absolute accuracy for large-envelope robot
The Toshiba Machine SR-1204HSP SCARA robot features significant control and productivity benefits, and the largest work envelope of a robot of its kind. Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) ( 8 July 2002)
Fast tools for plastics
User Application Article Tool manufacture took a large part of the critical path to launch EDC's green drain pan pump, designed to empty 14 litres of water per hour from air conditioning equipment through small-bore tubes.
News from Toolcraft Plastics (Swindon) ( 8 July 2002)
Printers keep tabs on cables
Tyco Electronics' Identification business unit has launched its first own branded range of computer-based thermal transfer printers for high performance industrial cable identification and labelling. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics - Identification Products ( 8 July 2002)
Slurry-duty metering pumps
Slurry-duty metering pumps from Wanner Engineering offer excellent metering accuracy and repeatability at lower cost when compared with conventional metering pumps.
News from Wanner Engineering ( 8 July 2002)
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