News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 28 July
to Saturday 3 August 2002
Portable unit cleans and dries
The Jetblack blow gun is a lightweight portable air movement and drying unit requiring only a single-phase 230V 50Hz supply. Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries ( 2 August 2002)
Munch takes on technology at Adlink
Adlink Technology has appointed Jeff Munch to the position of Chief Technology Officer. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology ( 2 August 2002)
Who's who in the BGA
The British Gear Association has published the 2002 edition of its popular buyers' guide and members' handbook.
News from British Mechanical Power Transmission Association ( 2 August 2002)
Sticky solution for WaterClear parts
DesoBond 956-105 is a new UV curable adhesive that boasts fast cure, high bond strength and seamless adhesion. Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos ( 2 August 2002)
Growth for US personal protective equipment
The well-established personal protection equipment (PPE) market continues to throw up new challenges and unique opportunities for manufacturers wishing to boost sales.
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 2 August 2002)
Software simplifies polymer selection
A Cambridge-based company has developed a new software package that promises to revolutionise the way designers and engineers achieve polymer selection.
News from Granta Design ( 2 August 2002)
Position sensors for safety applications
Gentech International reckons its PSB1 Series bistable position sensors with matching magnets are ideal for use in a variety of applications requiring precise position sensing for safety.
News from Gentech International ( 2 August 2002)
Software produces 2D diagrams from 3D CAD data
User Application Article Swiss company Metrohm successfully uses existing 3D CAD data in its technical documentation, making considerable savings.
News from Itedo Software ( 2 August 2002)
Bearing selection made even easier
INA Bearing Company has upgraded its Medias Professional CD-ROM for bearing selection. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) ( 2 August 2002)
Thermal analysis software reduces mould scrap
Ircon's latest thermal inspection software provides a complete assessment of the health and efficiency of moulds and dies.
News from Ircon ( 2 August 2002)
Metal spraying system avoids costly preparation
Inovati has successfully developed a low-temperature metal deposition technique called kinetic metallisation (KM).
News from Inovati ( 2 August 2002)
Actuator keeps thermometers on track
Land Instruments International's latest accessory for the aluminium extrusion industry makes it easier for press operators to realign noncontact, profile temperature measuring equipment. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International ( 2 August 2002)
Digital telemetry simplifies torque sensors
Model 2002 rotary torque sensors are designed for dynamometer applications where noncontact operation, high torsional stiffness and short length are an advantage.
News from Lebow Products ( 2 August 2002)
Transformers in only six weeks
The Free Breathing Fast-Trans range from Merlin Gerin offers transformers to suit many applications and the equipment also comes with a guaranteed standard delivery time of only six weeks.
News from Merlin Gerin ( 2 August 2002)
Cabinet coolers keep X-ray sources stable
User Application Article X-ray sources used in food inspection systems from Farnborough-based Loma Systems generate a fair amount of heat, and to dissipate this heat Loma incorporates Meech cabinet coolers. Brochure Available
News from Meech International ( 2 August 2002)
Panel PCs incorporate high-resolution 17in LCDs
The 1500 series of panel PCs from QCL boasts a high-resolution 17in LCD and incorporates an analogue resistive touchscreen.
News from QCL Group ( 2 August 2002)
Custom compound helps comfort sleep disorder
User Application Article In response to customer appeals for a product that would effectively treat obstructive sleep apnea, TAGA Medical Technologies turned to RTP Company for help.
News from RTP Company ( 2 August 2002)
Polymer tubing specified in new medical device
User Application Article When Medefab was customising tubing for a new device to cure acid reflux disease, Victrex Peek polymer was the material of choice because of its outstanding combination of properties.
News from Victrex ( 2 August 2002)
New force in customised fabrications
Newly formed Axium Process is starting life with over 100 man years of engineering experience in the supply and manufacture of high quality customised stainless-steel components and fabrication.
News from Axium Process ( 1 August 2002)
Budget batteries up to 50% cheaper
BF Group now has a wide range of cells and batteries from Far Eastern producer, Minamoto.
News from BF Technology ( 1 August 2002)
Queen's award for pump
BOC Edwards has been awarded a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category for its IPX vacuum pump.
News from Edwards ( 1 August 2002)
CAD solutions - why stick with them?
99% of CAD managers operating within the electrical engineering sector have no intention of changing their main CAD solution in the next 12 months, according to recent research.
News from Business Advantage Group ( 1 August 2002)
Process engineering cautiously optimistic
Almost two thirds of CAD managers in the process engineering industry are either quite or very confident that revenue in April to September 2002 will be higher than that of the preceding six months.
News from Business Advantage Group ( 1 August 2002)
Acquisition software aids PC-based machine control
The latest release of TipData machine tool data acquisition software is now available from DLoG (UK).
News from DLoG (UK) ( 1 August 2002)
Resins contribute to living history
User Application Article Rapid modelling and rapid prototyping materials play an important role in helping the Smithsonian Institute's National Museum of American History "bring history to life". Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos ( 1 August 2002)
Jets clean up under pressure
The latest Wildcat range of compact hot water/steam pressure cleaners from Edge are claimed to be the most technically advanced products on the market.
News from Edge ( 1 August 2002)
Electronic key system safeguards controllers
The security of control systems can be revolutionised with the introduction of the electronic key system (EKS) introduced by Euchner.
News from Euchner (UK) ( 1 August 2002)
Single electronic unit covers all valves
The ASi-EVA family adopts a new strategy for the connection of individual valves to an AS-interface. Brochure Available
News from Festo ( 1 August 2002)
Conveyor drives shift fertiliser in Estonia
User Application Article Flender Power Transmission has supplied 12 conveyor drives to DBT Company's Port of Muuga fertiliser export facility in Estonia.
News from Siemens Flender ( 1 August 2002)
Scada software is free to download
Hexatec has unveiled the latest version of its Scada web software, Saturn OPC for Process Control, now available in three easy to understand configurations: Lite, Standard and Professional.
News from Hexatec Systems ( 1 August 2002)
Drive design cuts assembly costs
User Application Article The job of an industrial design company is often to challenge traditional thinking and existing design methodology.
News from Industrial Design Consultancy (IDC) ( 1 August 2002)
Hardness testing in harsh environments
The rugged construction of Instron's Silver Series testers provides an affordable, dependable solution for hardness testing that can be performed in the harshest environments.
News from Instron ( 1 August 2002)
Award for metallisation process
Inovati has been awarded an R and D 100 award for 2002 from R and D Magazine for the development of equipment and processes for its low-temperature metal deposition technique, kinetic metallisation.
News from Inovati ( 1 August 2002)
Slimline relays for dense switching
The compact single inline AQG series of solid-state relays from Matsushita Electric Works comprises a range of devices measuring only 4.5mm thick.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK ( 1 August 2002)
In-situ machining extends turbine compressor life
User Application Article Metalock Engineering has recently remachined two rows of stator blade dovetail slots of a 160MW gas turbine to restore the design dimensions enabling the blades to be properly secured.
News from Metalock Engineering ( 1 August 2002)
Electronic catalogue covers drive components
Nord Gear (UK) has launched the latest version of its Elcat electronic catalogue for the selection of drive components from one CD.
News from Nord Drivesystems ( 1 August 2002)
Offline CAM programming provides confidence
User Application Article When high performance brake specialist Alcon Components of Tamworth installed an Hitachi Seiki HiCell mill-turn centre offline programming was essential.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems ( 1 August 2002)
Machine levelling mount feels the force
Offering exceptional horizontal and vertical stability, while still providing vibration damping, Sunnex's MHD mount is ideal for machines that generate large dynamic forces.
News from Sunnex ( 1 August 2002)
Web visualisation provides competitive advantage
User Application Article Bimba Manufacturing Company is using SolidWorks 3D PartStream.Net Internet technology to increase customer productivity while gaining a competitive advantage.
News from SolidWorks Corporation ( 1 August 2002)
Pull-to-open latch saves space onboard
Southco has developed a new version of a popular latch for the marine industry.
News from Southco ( 1 August 2002)
Engineering supplies online
Engineeringsupplies.com has relaunched its website, now with over 22,000 items available to buy online.
News from Templeton Tools and Machinery ( 1 August 2002)
Pumps solve lime dosing problems
User Application Article Yorkshire Water had a problem with a lime dosing application at the Ruswarp Water Treatment Works near Whitby.
News from Verderflex ( 1 August 2002)
Big memory for combined scope and recorder
The new DL750 ScopeCorder from Yokogawa is a truly portable waveform measuring instrument that combines recorder and oscilloscope technologies.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 1 August 2002)
Economical split seals take on tough conditions
The MSS series split-seal from Flowserve is designed for use on mixers, reactors and other containment vessels.
News from Flowserve ( 1 August 2002)
Distributor takes over South of England
Europa Components and Equipment is the new main distributor for AC Technology in the South of England. Brochure Available
News from Lenze-ACTech (31 July 2002)
Power connector keeps 60A safe from fingers
The genderless SBO60 power connector has recessed contacts and a ribbed nose housing, providing finger proofing in environments where human contact is a consideration.
News from Anderson Power Products (31 July 2002)
Brochure describes low-voltage switchgear
Anord Control Systems has produced an 18-page low-voltage switchgear brochure.
News from Anord Control Systems (31 July 2002)
Design for product success
A new publication from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers gives readers a strategic approach for organizing product design in a manner that lowers product costs and raises product quality.
News from American Technical Publishers (31 July 2002)
Catalogue covers latest releases
Camden Electronics has published a new supplementary catalogue detailing products that are being introduced during 2002.
News from Camden Electronics (31 July 2002)
Polished coil and sheet stock off the shelf
Stainless and aluminium processor Cashmores has new ranges of polished coil and sheet stock to provide customers with an off-the-shelf service.
News from Cashmores (31 July 2002)
Addon covers FDA rules
Cyco Software has joined with DataCore Technology to offer a new FDA compliant addon to its AutoManager Meridian 2002 business integration software.
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions (31 July 2002)
Test rig simplifies impeller inspection
User Application Article Leading aero engine specialist Sigma Aerospace has developed a simple but exceptionally accurate test rig for inspecting aluminium alloy impellers for the Rolls Royce Dart engine.
News from Eurotherm (31 July 2002)
Security for optical networks
The Opterna FiberSentinel is an all-new class of intrusion prevention systems for networks.
News from FibreFab (31 July 2002)
Report highlights Smart materials
Smart materials are the basis for many future technologies used in medicine, manufacturing, and defence.
News from Frost and Sullivan (31 July 2002)
Calibration software goes online
Calprint 2000 software can now be downloaded free of charge from the Hitek website.
News from Hitek (31 July 2002)
Robot gets DNA as life sciences advance
User Application Article Life science specialist Micromass has teamed up with automation systems engineer J and C Consultants and machine actuator manufacturer Hoerbiger-Origa to reduce the cost of DNA sample analysis. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (31 July 2002)
Directorship for Hazelwood
Lincoln-based motion control company Infranor has a new director in the UK.
News from Infranor (31 July 2002)
Hazardous area products available online
MacLean Marine has set up a new e-procurement service allowing engineers to browse and order products online.
News from MacLean Marine (31 July 2002)
Cost-effective encoders handle short strokes
A new range of digital encoders is specifically designed to offer OEMs and the retrofit market a robust, reliable and cost-effective solution for short-distance applications. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems (31 July 2002)
Simple switch to online plastics procurement
A key supplier to the automotive, machinery and computer industries transferred its ordering process online with its key plastics suppliers in less than one day through Omnexus.
News from Omnexus (31 July 2002)
Zoom a bonus for camera system
The Tamron ZC25 integrates a high-fidelity CCIR colour camera with a high-magnification low-distortion aspherical lens subsystem not commonly found in integrated camera/lens solutions. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (31 July 2002)
Milestone for optical ground wire system
Pirelli Telecom Cables and Systems has recently completed delivery of an optical ground wire (OPGW) system which takes its total installed cable volume past the 50,000km mark.
News from Prysmian Cables and Systems (31 July 2002)
Stabilisers smooth out fluctuating mains
REO (UK) has introduced a range of Reostab voltage stabilisers which turn fluctuating mains voltages into a reliable output. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (31 July 2002)
More Canadian success for Rotork
Rotork has been awarded a contract by Alberta based Syncrude Canada to supply electric and pneumatic valve actuators throughout an $8 billion capital investment project known as Syncrude 21.
News from Rotork Controls (31 July 2002)
Texas A and M takes to Cosmos
Texas A and M University at Galveston (TAMUG) is to incorporate 25 seats of Cosmos/DesignStar into its Marine Engineering Technology Engineering Department.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (31 July 2002)
Defined fibre layer optimises gasket properties
High chemical and thermal resistance are the most important properties of FA flat gaskets.
News from Freudenberg Simrit LP (31 July 2002)
Hinge pin seal holds lubricant in place
A novel seal for hinge joints on mobile machines used in the construction industry or agricultural sector keeps lubricants in place to reduce wear and avoid polution.
News from Freudenberg Simrit LP (31 July 2002)
Robots on show at Interplas
At Interplas 2002, TM Robotics, Toshiba Machine's European industrial robot partner, is demonstrating its latest range of SCARA robots. Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) (31 July 2002)
Cost-effective metal film thickness measurement
The Mesec is a new metal film metrology instrument for copper seed and electroplated copper layers on 200 or 300mm silicon wafers.
News from ULVAC Technologies (31 July 2002)
Linear bearings in stock
Unimatic Engineers' North London headquarters has been confirmed as having the UK's biggest stockholding of NSK linear bearings, guides and ballscrews on a single site. Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers (31 July 2002)
Scraper handles faster conveyors
The new BMS scraper system from Wyko provides users of belt conveyors throughout industry with large savings from material recovery and extended operating life. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (31 July 2002)
Rademaker Group switches to 3D
Rademaker Group has made a strategic move to migrate from its 2D-design system to SolidWorks 3D software, and to use SmarTeam's collaborative product data management (PDM) solutions.
News from Dassault Systemes (31 July 2002)
Casebooks state the case for SPC software
Adept Scientific has five free statistical process control casebooks containing practical, real-life examples of where SPC has created major benefits. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (30 July 2002)
Comprehensive catalogue covers cables
The new catalogue from Hitachi Cable Manchester (HCM) is available in print, on CD-ROM and on the company's website.
News from Hitachi Cable Manchester (30 July 2002)
Micro-coax cable shows its flexibility
Hitachi Cable Manchester has a family of extremely flexible micro-coaxial cables for a range of medical and security applications.
News from Hitachi Cable Manchester (30 July 2002)
Temperature baths for precision calibration
Julabo temperature baths offer precise temperature stability to +/-0.01C, covering wide temperature ranges from -95 to +300C.
News from Julabo Labortechnik (30 July 2002)
Adhesive tape cuts down automotive rattles
Scapa has developed a novel rubber-based adhesive tape used for sound dampening in harnessing applications.
News from Scapa UK (30 July 2002)
Enclosures support small networks
CaSys SOHO enclosures are ideal for all types of tertiary installations involving up to 36 connections.
News from Sarel (30 July 2002)
Smart amplifier achieves servo motion profiles
SMAC's single-axis and dual-axis range of servo controllers now includes a stepper signal driven amplifier. Brochure Available
News from SMAC Europe (30 July 2002)
High accuracy from liquid mass flow technology
Sensirion has developed a novel technology for media-isolated liquid mass flow measurement.
News from Sensirion (30 July 2002)
Budget package brought up to date
Varicad has released an updated version of its software for both Windows and Linux operating systems.
News from Varicad (30 July 2002)
Europe's longest galvanising bath
The installation of two new cranes at Worksop Galvanizing has increased capacity and provides customers with the opportunity to take full advantage of Europe's longest galvanising bath.
News from Wedge Group Galvanizing (30 July 2002)
X-ray imaging on show at Farnborough
X-Tek Industrial showed its new Venlo self-contained cabinet X-ray imaging system for the first time in the UK at the Farnborough Air Show.
News from Shaw Inspection Systems (30 July 2002)
Drives solve harmonics problems for water company
User Application Article ABB drives systems were designed and supplied by Slater Drive Systems to help Southern Water Services upgrade one of its pumping stations while avoiding damaging harmonic effects.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (29 July 2002)
Speedy simulation joins intuitive system modeller
VisSim is a popular Windows program for the modelling and simulation of complex dynamic systems. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (29 July 2002)
Multifunction board acquires speedy signals
The PXI-2010 is a four-channel simultaneous 2Msample/s A/D and two-channel 1Msample/s D/A multifunction card from Adlink Technology. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology (29 July 2002)
All you need to know about fieldbus technology
A new book from the Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society provides a clear and concise presentation of information on how to apply fieldbus technology for process control.
News from American Technical Publishers (29 July 2002)
Discount modelling for MDT licensees
AutoSolids has discounted the price of its solid modelling products for Mechanical Desktop licensees.
News from AutoSolids (29 July 2002)
Tiny servo offers velocity and position control
Bayside Motion Group reckons its i-Drive family of digital servo drives represents a cost-effective solution for high performance applications.
News from Parker Bayside (29 July 2002)
Lab power supply delivers automotive voltage
The EX4210R, new from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments), is a high-current single-output bench power supply capable of currents up to 10A at voltages up to 42V.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (29 July 2002)
Trials prove success of dry vacuum pump
User Application Article The Bachem Group has improved its peptide hydrolysis process dramatically by installing an XDS-C dry vacuum pump from BOC Edwards.
News from Edwards (29 July 2002)
Hoist is a safer way to lift
Designed to provide an easier and safer method of lifting, Beta Max's Max Climber 1000 rack and pinion hoist is ideal for power plant, restoration, facilities maintenance and construction industries.
News from Beta Max Hoist (29 July 2002)
Dispenser makes two-part adhesives as easy as one
Mixpac is a handheld adhesive dispensing system for two-component adhesives.
News from Sulzer Mixpac USA (29 July 2002)
Electrical connectors stay safe under water
Duraline has developed a range of electrical multi-pin waterproof connector systems.
News from Duraline (29 July 2002)
Drives cut control panel real estate and cabling
Danfoss Motion Controls has responded to growing market demand for physical space and cable economies on multimotor installations with the launch of the Decentral range of motor controllers.
News from Danfoss Motion Controls (29 July 2002)
Planetary gearheads delivered in three days
Recently appointed mainline distributor for Thomson Micron planetary servo gearheads, Heason has implemented a "Gearhead Express" service.
News from Heason Technology (29 July 2002)
New control concept improves actuator performance
The FHA-C series from Harmonic Drive features significantly increased torque capacity and increased torsional stiffness within an axial length reduced by 30% compared with the previous FHA-B series.
News from Heason Technology (29 July 2002)
Torsion tester does the twist again
The 55MT MicroTorsion provides torsion testing for materials and parts that must withstand constant twisting and wrenching, such as fasteners, wire, medical devices and biomaterials.
News from Instron (29 July 2002)
Decentralised drives range up to 7.5kW
Lenze has extended its range of motec inverters to include power ratings up to 7.5kW. Brochure Available
News from Lenze (29 July 2002)
Switchboard cuts waiting time for hospital
User Application Article By enabling fast and easy installation, a new Merlin Gerin Prisma switchboard minimised disruption of vital services at Nottingham City hospital when an existing board reached the end of its life.
News from Merlin Gerin (29 July 2002)
Robots enter body-in-white welding sector at Honda
User Application Article Around 130 additional Motoman robots have recently been installed by Honda in its two Swindon production plants, increasing the number of this supplier's robots on site to 200.
News from Motoman Robotics (UK) (29 July 2002)
Digital readouts offer more functionality
Newall Measurement Systems has launched a new range of digital readout units featuring segmented error compensation, an easy-to-install modular design and a five-year warranty. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems (29 July 2002)
Compact readout system offers greater control
Newall Measurement Systems has targeted the machinery and metrology markets by introducing its latest single-axis analogue readout system with a keypad. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems (29 July 2002)
Clutch-brakes raise performance and cut costs
Nexen Group has redesigned its through-shaft clutch-brake series.
News from Nexen Group (29 July 2002)
SOS helps accuracy under pressure
New from Omega, the PXM4200 Series pressure transducers bring state-of-the-art silicon-on-sapphire (SOS) sensor technology to the industrial arena. Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (29 July 2002)
LEDs are bright enough to replace lamps
Omron reckons its latest high-efficiency LEDs have an optical output power comparable to incandescent and similar forms of lighting. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (29 July 2002)
Tracker keeps tabs on software mods
QSI has introduced remote bug tracking software that uses web technology to log, track and expedite the efficient resolution of software modifications as they arise.
News from Quality Systems International (UK) (29 July 2002)
Online guide to dynamic movement
Reliabilityweb.com has released an Internet-based online training programme titled "Dynamic movement - OL2R".
News from Reliabilityweb.com (29 July 2002)
Inclinometer provides "all-round" measurement
The NG360 liquid capacitive based inclinometer can be used for measuring the tilt angle of any object with respect to gravity within a 0 to 360-degree range.
News from Rieker Electronics (29 July 2002)
Commonwealth Games in hot water
User Application Article The new City of Manchester Stadium, home to the 17th Commonwealth Games, is equipped with Riello gas burners and Viessmann Simplex boilers to provide heating and hot water throughout the venue.
News from Riello (29 July 2002)
Line-interactive UPSs offer compact protection
Advance Galatrek's latest 19in rack-mounted microprocessor-controlled LineUPS-R 2200-5000VA series of digital line-interactive UPSs offers compact protection for a variety of applications.
News from Riello UPS (29 July 2002)
High-accuracy wet gas meter goes digital
A novel wet gas meter, developed and manufactured by Jain Technology and available for export from Seil Enterprise, has a range of digital features to aid accuracy and usability.
News from Seil Enterprise Co (29 July 2002)
Blind fasteners have greater grip range
VersaNut inserts are novel blind fasteners from Torque Control that provide a deep, permanent thread in metal or plastic materials.
News from Torque Control (29 July 2002)
Top performance from polymer bearings
Thomson Industries offers its Nyliner engineered polymer bearings in seven sleeve, flanged and snap-in types.
News from Danaher Motion (29 July 2002)
Novel slide is a real smoothie
MicroGuide is a new series of ultra-compact stainless-steel linear guides that require little or no lubrication.
News from Danaher Motion (29 July 2002)
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