News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 21 July
to Saturday 27 July 2002
Wider coverage from spreay nozzles
A new range of nozzles will provide increased spray coverage and superior performance for clean in place (CIP) applications.
News from Bete (26 July 2002)
Milestone anniversary for EPSI
Engineered Pressure Systems (EPSI) is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a world leader in custom-engineered high-pressure solutions.
News from Engineered Pressure Systems (26 July 2002)
Siemens scoops drives award
Frost and Sullivan has presented its prestigious Market Engineering Leadership Award to Siemens Automation and Drives for outstanding performance in the European electric drives market.
News from Frost and Sullivan (26 July 2002)
Internet trends survey
If technical buyers and engineers aren't using the web or a search engine to find technical products and services for their projects, they could be at a competitive disadvantage.
News from Globalspec (26 July 2002)
Mini servo drives simplify machine building
Inmoco's Elmo Mini Saxophone is a series of integrated servo drives designed to offer builders of high performance automated machinery more value, flexibility and performance from a smaller package. Brochure Available
News from Inmoco (26 July 2002)
Diamond spreads the heat
Diamonex CVD diamond heat spreaders are ideal for high power device applications, such as laser diodes, microwave FETs and MMICs, and advanced multichip modules (MCMs).
News from Morgan Advanced Ceramics (26 July 2002)
Transmitter is safe in hazardous areas
Thermo Nobel has published a new brochure on its new BILT4 two-wire intrinsically safe transmitter that can be situated in a flammable hazardous area. Brochure Available
News from Vishay Nobel (26 July 2002)
Specialist courses in fibre optics for engineering
Optical Technology Training is launching a new set of courses designed specifically for the engineering sector.
News from Optical Technology Training (26 July 2002)
Catalogue features pins and more
Pinstructure has called its latest catalogue "Pins plus".
News from Pinstructure (26 July 2002)
Concurrent engineering in space and aerospace
Research has found that the successful application of concurrent engineering technology enables engineering teams in different companies or even countries to work together.
News from Sheffield Hallam University (26 July 2002)
Switches protected against vandals and weather
Schurter's Metal Line switches and keypads are protected against both rough environmental conditions and vandalism. Brochure Available
News from Schurter (26 July 2002)
Software is a hit in South China
The South China University of Technology is to incorporate 40 seats of Cosmos/Works into its 3D CAD curriculum at its main campus and at the frequently attended Industrial Training Centre.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (26 July 2002)
PDM boosts functionality of PCB manufacture at IFR
User Application Article With over 6500 unique components and 640 PCBs in current use, IFR clearly has a tough task in managing vast amounts of product data associated with its wide range of mobile radio equipment.
News from Dassault Systemes (26 July 2002)
Rear management aids patch panels
The latest addition to the range of network cabling products from Tyco Electronics is a range of AMP Netconnect Enhanced Category 5 patch panels with rear cable management.
News from AMP Netconnect (25 July 2002)
US-spec motors in stock in Europe
Baldor has greatly expanded the range of NEMA electric motors it stocks in Europe. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (25 July 2002)
Promoting water jetting In Provence
BHR Group's 16th International Conference on Jetting Technology, "New developments, applications, technologies", extends the sequence of highly successful biennial events that was established in 1972.
News from BHR Group (25 July 2002)
Low cost and rugged electromagnetic encoders
A new range of rugged noncontact and low-cost encoders comes in four models: absolute 9bit serial, absolute 9bit parallel, sine-cosine 360-degree and incremental 128pulse/rev. Brochure Available
News from Encoder Technology (25 July 2002)
Catalogue highlights role of stockists
A new pneumatics products and stockists services catalogue includes over 50 key new products introduced by Festo. Brochure Available
News from Festo (25 July 2002)
Pharmaceuticals plant extends automation solution
User Application Article Italian pharmaceuticals manufacturer DSM Capua has chosen PlantWeb digital plant architecture with the DeltaV digital automation system for upgrading its fermentation plant capability.
News from Emerson Process Management - Systems and Industry (25 July 2002)
Brochure covers low-frequency radiation monitoring
A new brochure from Basingstoke-based Link Microtek provides a useful overview of the various products and services that the company can offer in the area of low-frequency radiation monitoring.
News from Link Microtek (25 July 2002)
High torque and speedy acceleration from servos
A new range of high-performance brushless synchronous servomotors features 23 models, with continuous torque ratings from 0.2 to 90Nm and ultrafast acceleration/deceleration.
News from Micromech (25 July 2002)
Steppers can run as smoothly as servos
A new range of stepper-motor position controllers are claimed to drive two-phase stepping motors as smoothly as servos.
News from Motor Technology (25 July 2002)
LEDs drop in for filaments in railway applications
Marl International's Railtrack Approved 238 series (Cert No PA05/697) of bipolar, filament replacement bulbs are delivering significant benefits in rail signalling applications.
News from Marl International (25 July 2002)
Surplus plastics go on sale
Omnexus has extended its online excess materials service with today's launch of the European arm of its successful surPlus Centre.
News from Omnexus (25 July 2002)
KM Rossmore Group joins Pantek CSI programme
Pantek has awarded membership of its respected Certified System Integrator (CSI) Programme, to Chesterfield based KM Rossmore Group.
News from SolutionsPT (25 July 2002)
Introduction to MEMS and MOEMS
Organised jointly by Sira and SPIE, a new short course covers microfabrication and packaging of micromechanical electronic components.
News from Sira (25 July 2002)
Woolridge elected at EEF
Jeremy Woolridge, Chairman and Managing Director at BE Wedge Holdings, has been elected as one of the new Deputy Presidents at the Engineering Employers' Federation (EEF).
News from Wedge Group Galvanizing (25 July 2002)
Valves at home with gas or fluid
The new enhanced Amot 22000 series stainless-steel control valve suits both pneumatic and hydraulic control systems. Brochure Available
News from AMOT (24 July 2002)
Six Sigma explained on video
The latest addition to the Society of Manufacturing Engineers "Manufacturing insights" video series is Six Sigma.
News from American Technical Publishers (24 July 2002)
Floor graphics stand up to heavy hospital traffic
User Application Article Autotype International has been praised by the Oxford Eye Hospital for the outstanding durability of its FootPrint floor graphics system. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype (24 July 2002)
Emerson joins the AutoVue fan club
Emerson has selected Cimmetry's AutoVue System as an enterprise-wide standard for reading and redlining engineering documents built on disparate software platforms.
News from Cimmetry Systems (24 July 2002)
Slimline PC module slides in behind TFT displays
The CP6300 industrial PC module from Hayes Control Systems is only 3in deep and so can easily be added to the back of one of the company's TFT display panels.
News from Hayes Control Systems (24 July 2002)
No coupler required for linear actuator
Haydon Switch and Instrument has a Size 23 hybrid external linear actuator in which the rotating acme stainless-steel leadscrew is incorporated into the motor's rotor.
News from Haydon Switch and Instrument (24 July 2002)
Three-year warranty comes as standard
Land Instruments International claims to be the first instrumentation company to offer a three-year warranty as standard on a range of infra-red temperature measurement products. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (24 July 2002)
Air bearings turn the tables on accuracy
A revolutionary range of air bearing rotary tables employs a new design of direct drive system to achieve previously unattainable levels of angular resolution.
News from Loadpoint (24 July 2002)
Compact supply for industrial conversion
The FP-PS4-050E is a new compact power supply from Matsushita Electric Works.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (24 July 2002)
System built jigs cut costs and speed production
User Application Article Eurocopter Deutschland has accelerated its throughput of helicopter subassemblies using Item aluminium profile system-build components for the design and construction of assembly jigs. Brochure Available
News from Machine Building Systems (24 July 2002)
Hoist for American cement plant
JD Neuhaus has completed a novel monorail hoist handling system for a cement plant in the USA.
News from Neuhaus (24 July 2002)
Pneumatics pitch in at Mile High Stadium
User Application Article Norgren is lending mother nature a helping hand using pneumatic components to prepare American football playing fields.
News from Norgren (24 July 2002)
Marine bearings take more load than brass
Orkot TLMM marine bearings have approvals from all the main classification societies for use as rudder bearings and water-lubricated stern tube bearings.
News from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions - Orkut (24 July 2002)
Adapter puts PC instruments on USB
Pico Technology has developed a USB to parallel port adapter for use with all of its popular low-cost parallel-port-based test and measurement products.
News from Pico Technology (24 July 2002)
Centre provides hand-on automation training
Rockwell Automation has joined forces with Plymouth College of Further Education to open an Approved Training Centre as part of the college's GBP 3.2 million Innovation Centre.
News from Rockwell Automation (24 July 2002)
Quick-change bonus for fluid couplings
Staubli has a range of lightweight couplings that are ideal for use in low-pressure paint spraying applications making changing colours quicker and easier. Brochure Available
News from Staubli UK (Connectors) (24 July 2002)
Dual-wire wrist strap monitors static
The latest personnel grounding dual-wire wrist strap from Static Control Components is been designed to work in conjunction with most dual-wire resistance-type constant monitors.
News from Static Control Components (Europe) (24 July 2002)
Speedy solution to complex latching problem
User Application Article When a major electronics manufacturer recently turned to Southco to help in a major redesign of one of its top selling products, it needed it done yesterday.
News from Southco (24 July 2002)
Pump technology revolutionises central heating
User Application Article Rayflow Developments's Flowmizer system has made installation engineers seriously reconsider how central heating systems are constructed and installed.
News from Wilo (UK) (24 July 2002)
Elliptical shaped knobs aim for gear levers
JW Winco has a new line of elliptical shaped knobs.
News from Winco (24 July 2002)
Ball valves still operate after 10 million cycles
User Application Article When Worcester Controls' valves and Norbro actuators were installed at a fine chemicals manufacturing plant in Middlesbrough in 1997 they had a target to achieve one million uninterrupted cycles.
News from Flowserve (24 July 2002)
Cleanroom- and vacuum-compliant ballscrews
Thomson Industries has a range of cleanroom- and vacuum-compliant ballscrews that are assembled, packaged and nitrogen purged inside a laminar flow Class 10 cleanroom environment.
News from Danaher Motion (24 July 2002)
Ever-shrinking ballscrews
As a result of increased demand for miniaturisation within high-tech industries, Thomson Industries has launched a new range of miniature ballscrews.
News from Danaher Motion (24 July 2002)
Dry running seals have sanitary gland option
VRA dry running seals from Flowserve are an economical, no-nonsense design specifically for use with top entry mixers and agitators.
News from Flowserve (24 July 2002)
Blower exhausts find UK distributor
Air Control Industries UK (ACI) has signed an agreement with FPZ-Italy giving the Chard-based company sole distribution rights for FPZ side-channel blower exhausts. Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries (23 July 2002)
Budget acquisition family has flexible triggers
The IOtech DaqBoard/2000 series is claimed to set a new price/performance benchmark for high-speed multifunction plug-and-play data acquisition for PCIbus computers. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (23 July 2002)
PCI-based recorder takes four cameras onboard
The Echo Quad is a four-camera digital video recording system for use in PCs running Windows.
News from ACI International (23 July 2002)
CD catalogue has links to CAD models
Amot Controls has updated its CD catalogue, which features the company's wide range of control solutions. Brochure Available
News from AMOT (23 July 2002)
Finishing touch on show at Interplas
Applied Coating Technologies will be showing a new range of cosmetic finishes for plastics at Interplas 2002.
News from Applied Coating Technologies (23 July 2002)
Designing safer chemical processes
Technical Background Article Establishing a culture of inherent safety can help in meeting society's desire for better industry major accident safety performance, says ABB's safety consultant, Kevin Fitzgerald.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (23 July 2002)
CompactPCI backplanes slim for subracks
APW has further extended its range of CompactPCI backplanes with the introduction of 3 and 6U "reduced width" models, available in two-, three-, four-, five- and six-slot variants.
News from Vero Electronics (23 July 2002)
Elevator art hits new heights
User Application Article To create his first passenger lift "environment", Max Malandrino required a highly durable, photo-realistic image to convince occupants they were travelling inside a piece of sushi. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype (23 July 2002)
Website incorporates discussion forum
Autotype International has completely redesigned its website to incorporate an innovative and exciting comment area in which end users will be able to exchange information and best practice. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype (23 July 2002)
Ethernet modules provide real-time control
The Adam 7000 family of products from Advantech is designed to provide Ethernet control in a wide range of industrial automation applications. Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (23 July 2002)
Birkett opts for Gyrolok tube fittings
Hoke Gyrolok compression tube fittings have been selected by Birkett for the latest models in its range of pilot-operated safety and thermal relief valves.
News from Circor Instrumentation (23 July 2002)
Polyolefin elastomers stand comparison
In tests with other plastics modifiers, DuPont Dow Elastomers Engage polyolefin elastomers offered superior performance for the impact modification of polyethylenes and polypropylenes.
News from DuPont (UK) (23 July 2002)
Flow controllers ignore pressure changes
ESE has launched the FMC 2000 flow controller for European systems builders.
News from ESE (23 July 2002)
Transponder technology improves safety equipment
Euchner reckons its CES-A-C5E-01 transponder switch is set to replace magnetic switches in many safety applications.
News from Euchner (UK) (23 July 2002)
Seminar on LAN technology
The Fibreoptic Industry Association and the Electrical Contractors' Association are to present a full day seminar covering the latest developments in fibre and wireless LAN technology.
News from Fibreoptic Industry Association (23 July 2002)
US research projects go online
STN International has added FEDRIP to its wide range of databases. Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe (23 July 2002)
Intelligent control of pumping operations
The PCS process control system is the first product to emerge from a Flux initiative to develop and market control systems for liquid handling operations.
News from Flux Pumps International (UK) (23 July 2002)
PLCs programmed remotely in Arctic winter
User Application Article The Moscow-based GE Fanuc distributor, Advantek Engineering, has supplied GE Fanuc Series 90-30 PLCs for use in a gas preparation plant in Western Siberia. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (23 July 2002)
Antimony trioxide price hike
Great Lakes Chemical Corp is to increase the price of all grades of antimony trioxide by $0.14/lb in the Americas and by $300/Mt in Europe and the Asia Pacific region.
News from Chemtura (23 July 2002)
Versatile encoder handles many markets
The Hohner 07 series incremental hollow shaft encoder bridges several product lines, bringing features to a mini encoder that were previously unavailable in units of this size.
News from Hohner Corp (23 July 2002)
Impact tester handles components and materials
The Dynatup 9250 is an instrumented impact testing machine that tests impact properties of polymers, metals, composites and full components.
News from Instron (23 July 2002)
Clear advantage for lens manufacturer
User Application Article Following the installation of a Microsolve monosolvent cleaning system from Kerry Ultrasonics, lens manufacturer Cooke Optics is now saving GBP 250 per week in cleaning costs.
News from Kerry Ultrasonics (23 July 2002)
Submersible accelerometers check sunken pumps
Designed for installation at depths of up to 100m, a new range of submersible accelerometers is ideally suited to installation on pumps, both in industrial applications and in the water industry.
News from Monitran (23 July 2002)
Bearing company takes pride in Queen's praise
User Application Article When the Queen praised everyone who had contributed to the giant Falkirk Wheel, Orkot Composites took special pride in its role as the supplier of precision bearings for the 1800 ton structure.
News from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions - Orkut (23 July 2002)
More chances for Profibus training
Following the success of its Certified Engineer and Certified Installer training programme, Profibus UK has arranged for additional courses to be held at the Profibus Competence Centre.
News from Profibus Group (23 July 2002)
Performance assessments improve productivity
Rockwell Automation has expanded its range of training and performance services with the introduction of two levels of Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs).
News from Rockwell Automation (23 July 2002)
Performance assessments improve productivity
Rockwell Automation has expanded its range of training and performance services with the introduction of two levels of Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs).
News from Rockwell Automation Global Manufacturing Solutions (23 July 2002)
Coupling eliminates cross connection
Staubli has a new coupling that offers a number of significant and worthwhile benefits on connection systems for all types of fluids. Brochure Available
News from Staubli UK (Connectors) (23 July 2002)
Batteries cover hybrid photovoltaic applications
User Application Article Saft Sunica batteries enable a Cummins' Hybrid Energy System to power microwave transmission equipment on an Australian mountain-top. Brochure Available
News from Saft Industrial Batteries (23 July 2002)
Rope tensioning device prolongs conveyor life
A novel automatic conveyor rope tensioning and monitoring system can increase the working life of the rope operating mechanism on aeromechanical conveyors by up to 40%.
News from Spiroflow (23 July 2002)
Schneider helps young driver in racing success
Sponsorship from Schneider Electric is helping Ben Winrow who, at just 16, is the youngest driver in motor sport's Caterham Academy Championship to achieve a leading position in the competition.
News from Schneider Electric (23 July 2002)
Uson and Qualitek join forces
Uson and Qualitek have joined forces to form what is being described as the most comprehensive leak and flow testing company in the world.
News from Uson (23 July 2002)
Turkish source for VX
VX Corp has expanded its European sales channel with the signing of Turkish reseller, MET CAD/CAM.
News from VX Corporation (23 July 2002)
Tools cut finishing costs
Specially developed corner locking form tools for use on a punch press avoid the need for costly finishing processes on sheet-metal components used in electrical and electronics enclosures.
News from Wilson Tool International (23 July 2002)
Humidity sensor meets tight budgets
The latest Panametrics MiniCap 2 relative humidity sensor combines small size and high accuracy at exceptionally low cost with long-term stability.
News from GE Sensing - Panametrics (23 July 2002)
Causeway adds Java to archiving system
Causeway Technologies has licensed Cimmetry's AutoVue for Java technology for use with Causeway Collaboration, its ASP Project Extranet solution.
News from Cimmetry Systems (22 July 2002)
Awards for novel uses of fluoropolymer resins
WL Gore and Associates, Holscot Fluoroplastics and Keronite took the first three prizes in the European section of the DuPont Plunkett Awards 2002 competition.
News from DuPont (UK) (22 July 2002)
Valve-regulated batteries save backup space
A new line of valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries is claimed to offer superior performance while occupying less space than conventional standby power batteries.
News from EnerSys (22 July 2002)
Swarfless process speeds hole operations
User Application Article A novel swarfless hole drilling process has cut hole production time by 80% for Rehabilitation Manufacturing Services.
News from Flowdrill (UK) (22 July 2002)
Embedded Pentium 4 board aims for automation
The P4 Samurai incorporates the communications capabilities, high-performance graphics and rich I/O facilities that are increasingly called for in leading-edge automation applications.
News from Inova Computers (22 July 2002)
Futureproof single board computer
The modular design of Inova's ICP-PIII-6U single-board computer provides an "all in one" automation engine with close to a future-proof design for the OEM.
News from Inova Computers (22 July 2002)
Servo drive powers up tool-changing innovation
User Application Article When ATC Products spotted a hole in the automatic tool-changing market, it contacted Lenze to supply programmable servo drives, compact motors and a whole lot more besides. Brochure Available
News from Lenze (22 July 2002)
Control package takes over ingredient addition
Mettler Toledo is to market Q.i, the first commercially available material transfer (ingredient addition) control solution. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (22 July 2002)
Novel gears give top torque from small motors
A new range of small geared motors from Minimotor combine the benefits of a worm-gear 90-degree drive with the efficiency of a final planetary stage.
News from OEM Automatic (22 July 2002)
Snap to it with budget IP65 enclosures
OKW reckons its Snaptec range of IP65 rated enclosures offers electronic and electrical engineers money savings through faster assembly.
News from OKW Enclosures (22 July 2002)
Warner motors in for Papst
Papst has hired Robert Warner as Business Development Manager for motors.
News from ebm-papst Automotive and Drives (UK) (22 July 2002)
HMI graphics panels take on PLC protocols
Pro-face UK has released a pair of new graphics display panels: the GP2500L 10.4in monochrome display, and the GP2500S 10.4in STN colour unit.
News from Pro-face UK (22 July 2002)
Three-phase supplies just keep on going
PowerCentre2 three-phase-in/three-phase-out uninterruptible power systems (UPSs) offer robust power protection for industrial, medical and emergency applications and comms installations.
News from Riello UPS (22 July 2002)
Big claims for integrated motion solution
With the launch of Kinetix, its new integrated motion solution, Rockwell Automation reckons it is set to shake up the traditional world of motion control.
News from Rockwell Automation (22 July 2002)
Servo drive is key to integrated motion solution
The Kinetix 6000 is a compact high-performance, multi-axis servo drive and a key element in the Kinetix integrated motion solution from Rockwell Automation.
News from Rockwell Automation (22 July 2002)
3D tolerance analysis for Catia V5
Sigmetrix is to develop and sell a CAA V5-based 3D tolerance analysis solution fully integrated within Catia V5 for the entire product development process.
News from Sigmetrix (22 July 2002)
Pre-assembled circuit breaker boxes save big money
User Application Article Spelsberg UK has rationalised the purchasing and assembly of components used in a new outdoor power supply unit used to power mobile phone network masts. Brochure Available
News from Spelsberg els UK (22 July 2002)
Cable exceeds critical data transmission specs
Whitney Blake Company offers the MIB medical information bus interconnect cable device, ideal for use in critical situations.
News from Whitney Blake (22 July 2002)
Connectorised communication cords take the rough
Whitney Blake Company has a range of fully connectorised communication cords for use in harsh environments.
News from Whitney Blake (22 July 2002)
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