News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 18 August
to Saturday 24 August 2002
High-temperature oxidation explained
Material degradation at high temperatures is a serious problem in several high-tech industries.
News from American Technical Publishers (23 August 2002)
Machine vision for steel manufacturer
User Application Article Corus Colors has integrated Cognex's SmartView surface inspection system into a Colorcoat line at its manufacturing facility in Flintshire, Wales. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (23 August 2002)
Collaboration software to cut Molex meetings costs
User Application Article Molex projects annual savings of $5 million by using CoCreate's OneSpace Collaboration software during the next year.
News from CoCreate Software (23 August 2002)
Prototyping resin sheds water
Somos WaterShed is a general-purpose resin that exhibits phenomenal water and humidity resistance that is now available for most solid-state and helium-cadmium laser systems for stereolithography. Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (23 August 2002)
Smaller footprint for dispensing pumps
The NovaSpense product line offers a smaller footprint for customer convenience.
News from Encynova International (23 August 2002)
Personal switch spreads network
The Magnum P80F personal switch from GarrettCom has a fibre port for a backbone connection and seven 10/100 copper ports.
News from GarrettCom Europe (23 August 2002)
Metaldyne selects DEXcenter
Metaldyne Corp has selected DEXcenter from ITI TranscenData to integrate file transfers and translations throughout the engineering supply chain.
News from ITI (23 August 2002)
More power from boiler range
As part of the ongoing development of its Derwent Compact modular boiler range, Potterton Commercial has increased the output of the biggest boiler in the range from 112 to 116kW.
News from Potterton Commercial (23 August 2002)
Seminar on lean manufacturing in the food industry
The Food Processing Faraday is organising a major seminar "Squeezing more out: lean manufacturing in the food industry".
News from Pera (23 August 2002)
Drive enhancements cover more options up to 3MW
The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex range of advanced AC variable speed drives provides a single source solution for virtually any application from 0.2 to 3000kW.
News from Rockwell Automation (23 August 2002)
On-site calibration keeps airbags on test
User Application Article When Intier Automotive Interiors needed to have its airbag deployment facility recalibrated, the cost of returning to the US manufacturer was prohibitive.
News from Sira (23 August 2002)
Easy installation for safety devices
The latest range of Signum E-Stop devices are fully compliant with EN418, and offer users several benefits over other units currently available on the market.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (23 August 2002)
Modularity aids cost effective level controller
Spirax Sarco reckons the LC1300 is one of the most cost-effective level controllers available as it allows functions to be added as demand dictates.
News from Spirax Sarco (23 August 2002)
Robots take to the classroom
TM Robotics, Toshiba Machine's industrial robots partner, has been helping children learn how to build, program and operate intelligent robots, at an exciting school-based project near Manchester. Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) (23 August 2002)
Slimline fan suits small spaces
Aerco has a new 10mm thick fan from Etri in the popular 50mm square frame size.
News from Aerco (22 August 2002)
Load cell interface allows remote calibration
Amalgamated Instrument Co has combined two of its products to provide a solution to a difficult problem.
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co (22 August 2002)
Big display for large digits
Amalgamated Instrument Co has enhanced its range of Australian designed and manufactured large digit displays.
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co (22 August 2002)
Handheld instruments take climatic sensors
The Dostmann P650 and P655 are a new breed of handheld instruments for connecting to a range of temperature, humidity and airflow sensors.
News from Barber InSys (22 August 2002)
Smooth operation from pneumatic table
The Elscint indexing table is activated by a pneumatically operated air cylinder.
News from Elscint Automation (22 August 2002)
Automated stacker shakes components into shape
The Elscint stacking machine is ideal for stacking items like bearing cages and washers and similar components.
News from Elscint Automation (22 August 2002)
USB connection to multiple serial devices
Busy engineers using latest workstations, can now connect to their existing serial ports via the USB port, using Digi's Edgeport connection technology.
News from Entrix Computing (22 August 2002)
E-commerce site allows product comparisons
Entrix Computing has set up a simple and effective e-commerce site, which allows users to identify and compare a broad range of products that meet both a given technical specification and budget.
News from Entrix Computing (22 August 2002)
Sealed transducers measure under pressure
Gefran has a new series of absolute linear displacement transducers for use under extremely severe environmental conditions. Brochure Available
News from Gefran SIEI UK (22 August 2002)
Sensors and instruments at Scottish show
Process Control specialist Gefran CRL is showing a wide range of its sensor and instrument products at Instrumentation Scotland. Brochure Available
News from Gefran SIEI UK (22 August 2002)
PC-based control pays dividends for Milliken
User Application Article Quality and value are among the key reasons why leading international textile and chemical manufacturer, Milliken, has chosen a PC-based control system from Hayes Control Systems.
News from Hayes Control Systems (22 August 2002)
Gel batteries save energy at the Co-Op
User Application Article ACC Distribution is to install Evolution gel batteries from Hawker Traction in all the electrically powered materials-handling equipment at its regional distribution centres across the UK.
News from EnerSys Motive Power (22 August 2002)
Hardness tester cuts ambiguity
User Application Article The adoption of the Rockwell test has enhanced both accuracy and scope of hardness testing for Britain's leading manufacturer of commercial grass and hedge cutting equipment.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (22 August 2002)
Asian expansion for Livingston
In response to increasing demand for its services, Livingston has opened a representative office in Shanghai and a sales office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to serve its customers in China and SE Asia. Brochure Available
News from Livingston UK (22 August 2002)
Contec joins Melsmart initiative
Contec is the latest company to join the expanding Mitsubishi Electric Melsmart initiative. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (22 August 2002)
No shocks for AC ionising bar
The 915 bar has been designed to reduce both the dangers associated with static and machine downtimes. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (22 August 2002)
Static controllers keep output particle free
User Application Article To satisfy the demanding Japanese market for medical and pharmaceutical products, Sovrin Plastics has installed Meech static control devices into its cleanroom production and assembly facilities. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (22 August 2002)
Software simplifies drive setup
Setting up Omron Sysdrive inverter drives is now easier than ever, following the release of a new version of the company's versatile Sysdrive Configurator drive configuration software package. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (22 August 2002)
Parallel entry cable tie saves skinned knuckles
The Belt-Ty is a parallel entry cable tie that threads like a belt (at 180 degrees) with the same performance of conventional (90-degree entry) cable ties.
News from Panduit (22 August 2002)
UPS range takes in sealed units
Bristol based PB Design and Development has expanded its selection of UPS systems to offer a range of UPS modules at extremely competitive prices.
News from PB Design and Developments (22 August 2002)
Pharmaceutical company buys in automation
Pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim has recently awarded a contract to ABB for the supply of technical equipment for the automation of its Synthesis Plant A.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Industries) (21 August 2002)
Control system takes on radioactive water
User Application Article Bechtel National has chosen ABB IndustrialIT as the plant wide control platform for the Department of Energy's (DOE) Hanford Waste Treatment Plant near Richland, WA.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Industries) (21 August 2002)
ABB teams up with Malardalen University
ABB recently joined the "Bio-Man" project together with Malardalen University in Sweden, Pharmacia-Upjohn and Pharmadule.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Industries) (21 August 2002)
Micro motor makes economical stages
Copley Motion Systems has released its latest and smallest linear module.
News from Copley Motion Systems (21 August 2002)
Linear motion components and accessories
The new shortform catalogue from Copley Motion Systems represents the large range of linear motion components and accessories now available from the company's UK headquarters.
News from Copley Motion Systems (21 August 2002)
Data loggers gain ATEX rating
Ecolog data loggers are made for measuring, saving, documenting and alarming of temperature and relative air humidity values.
News from Elpro-Buchs (21 August 2002)
Speedy throughput for vibratory bowl feeders
Elscint manufactures five models of vibratory bowl feeders with many distinct tooling features built into the basic bowl designs
News from Elscint Automation (21 August 2002)
Infinitely variable speed for linear feeders
Elscint manufactures three types of linear feeders, each with drive units engineered to give stable performance at high speed with minimum maintenance.
News from Elscint Automation (21 August 2002)
Conveyors speed up to 20m/min
Elscint small parts conveyor feeders come in lengths from 500 to 10,000mm.
News from Elscint Automation (21 August 2002)
Boom axis aids cantilever motion applications
The new Festo DGEA boom axis comprises an ultrarigid extruded alloy body, toothed belt drive, roller bearing guides and a flat drive head design to reduce vibrations. Brochure Available
News from Festo (21 August 2002)
Easy installation for servos
Festo MTR-AC servomotors offer a wide range of torques from 0.9 to 24Nm. Brochure Available
News from Festo (21 August 2002)
Tough little sensor gets in position
Miniature PS5 Series position sensors with matching magnets are ideal for applications requiring a robust sensor for use in limited or awkward spaces.
News from Gentech International (21 August 2002)
Controllers take charge of temperature
Geflex controller units combine the functions of controllers and solid state relays and the features of a PLC in to one unit for temperature control applications. Brochure Available
News from Gefran SIEI UK (21 August 2002)
Position, pressure and humidity transducers
Gefran CRL has published a new colour shortform brochure describing its comprehensive range of position, pressure and humidity transducers and transmitters and appropriate instrumentation. Brochure Available
News from Gefran SIEI UK (21 August 2002)
High flows from dispensing valves
The 2200-245 Series of Tip-Seal Kiss valves are engineered to provide high-performance automated application of beads or drops of adhesive and sealant materials.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (21 August 2002)
Hardness testing fixture holds the lot
No fewer than 19 different specimens can be supported for hardness testing by a single fixture developed by Indentec.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (21 August 2002)
Hardness tester checks steel automatically
User Application Article Indentec believes it is the first to engineer a digital Vickers hardness testing machine for fully robotic operation.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (21 August 2002)
Dispenser uses tubes more efficiently
The Autotube dispensing system improves efficiency and eliminates the problems of poor precision and wastage traditionally associated with dispensing material from manufacturers' squeeze tubes.
News from Intertronics (21 August 2002)
Micromeasurement instrumentation at TEAM
Lambda Photometrics is using the TEAM show to release a range of products from Zygo, the leading US producer of noncontact surface micromeasurement, display and analysis instrumentation. Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics (21 August 2002)
Maxon Motor moves upwards
In distance, Maxon Motor UK may only have moved about half a mile, but in terms of achievement, that change of premises represents a massive leap forward. Brochure Available
News from Maxon Motor UK (21 August 2002)
Plastics process improvements at Interplas
Moldflow will be using Interplas to demonstrate how its latest product developments provide effective solutions for engineers and managers at all stages of the design to manufacture process.
News from Moldflow (Europe) (21 August 2002)
Sterling contract for upgrade
Sterling Steel Company has signed a contract for the design, manufacture and installation of Morgan's patented Stelmor controlled cooling conveyor in its single-strand rod mill.
News from Morgan Construction Company (21 August 2002)
Static elimination bars solve packaging problems
User Application Article When Glasgow-based Artex-Rawlplug changed its product packaging from blister packs to overprinted bags it encountered unexpected production problems. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (21 August 2002)
Getting to grips with static
Technical Background Article Steve Pheasant, Marketing Director of Meech Static Eliminators examines some of the issues surrounding static electricity in the workplace. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (21 August 2002)
Bore gauge has depth extensions
Holes up to 150mm deep can be checked with Mitutoyo's new Series 511 Digimatic bore gauge. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) (21 August 2002)
Cable tie is solution for outdoor applications
The Dura-Ty cable tie from Panduit has been designed for outdoor applications that require strength and durability.
News from Panduit (21 August 2002)
Strategy Manager key to future of automated CAM
EdgeCAM version 7.0 presents a solution whereby production engineers can define machining strategies from first principles that can be applied to produce both current and future machining tasks.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (21 August 2002)
Direct connection for graphics panels
New from Pro-face UK are the GP37W2, GP2300L/S and GP2301L/T MPI direct connection models.
News from Pro-face UK (21 August 2002)
Lockout devices safeguard circuit breakers
Reece Safety has four new circuit breaker lockout devices.
News from Reece Safety Products (21 August 2002)
Valve actuators help the "giant battery"
User Application Article Rotork IQ intelligent electric valve actuators are used in a revolutionary energy storage plant - a giant battery which, the designers say, could change the face of the power industry.
News from Rotork Controls (21 August 2002)
BSL named as official distributor
THK has officially named BSL as the national distributor of its linear motion products in the UK.
News from THK UK (21 August 2002)
Website upgrade covers full product range
Tinsley's revised and extended website provides instant details and specifications of all the company's products.
News from Tinsley (21 August 2002)
Drives boom at Porter's Fuchsias
User Application Article AC Tech's SCL drives have provided Porter's Fuchsias with a user friendly, off-the-shelf drive solution at a fraction of the cost of rival models. Brochure Available
News from Lenze-ACTech (20 August 2002)
Substation contract for gas chemical plant
ABB will deliver a substation at the Rio Polimeros gas chemical plant.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Industries) (20 August 2002)
Italian upgrade to boost biotech production
ABB is to upgrade the Novartis Torre Annunziata plant in Italy, allowing the site to have multipurpose fermentation production capabilities.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Industries) (20 August 2002)
Locks retrofit to cabinets and enclosures
APW Enclosure Products has extended its range of retrofittable combination and electronic locks for its IMnet and IMserv networking cabinets and IMsuite security systems.
News from APW Enclosure Solutions (20 August 2002)
Magnetic drive sticks to access control tasks
Access control specialists the Atlas Group has been granted a full UK patent for its 'sticky wheel' magnetic drive system.
News from Atlas Group (20 August 2002)
Johnson takes on research
Eric Johnson has been named vice president of research at Advanced Design Consulting.
News from Advanced Design Consulting (20 August 2002)
Association calls for Government action
BEMA (Bristol and Western Engineering Manufacturers' Association) is urging the Government to take prompt action to arrest the decline in UK manufacturing.
News from BEMA (British Engineering Manufacturers Assoc.) (20 August 2002)
Industrial terminal takes charge of weighing
The NT industrial terminal is a new heavy-duty PC featuring an integrated verifiable weighing system in protection class IP65.
News from Bizerba UK (20 August 2002)
Rack and pinion lifting system
New from Beta Max is the Max Climber 2000 rack and pinion lifting system.
News from Beta Max Hoist (20 August 2002)
It's a jungle out there
According to a new survey, various CAD/CAM suppliers exhibit the attributes of reptiles, insects and sharks.
News from Business Advantage Group (20 August 2002)
Module adds flexible process optimisation
CreateASoft has a new tool that advances its core business simulation software - SimCAD - to the forefront of process planning and capacity management.
News from CreateASoft (20 August 2002)
New UK audit standard for gas mass flow
A flight-cased gas flow audit standard has been delivered by Chell Instruments to the National Engineering Laboratory, East Kilbride, holder of the UK's National Standard for flow.
News from Chell Instruments (20 August 2002)
Labels provide traceable temperature logging
CelsiStrip irreversible temperature indicating labels are now available as individually traceable bar-coded labels.
News from Cobonic (20 August 2002)
Logger keeps records for ESD audits
The Charleswater data logger test station with HID proximity reader will automatically log ESD results from wrist strap and foot grounder tests.
News from Charleswater (20 August 2002)
Speedy sorting and grading
The Elscint sorting and grading unit is designed to feed, sort and grade components with cylindrical and spherical geometries.
News from Elscint Automation (20 August 2002)
Rotary feeder handles odd component orientations
The Elscint rotary feeder is a mechanical unit that can be used for feeding special components which cannot be oriented correctly in a vibratory feeder.
News from Elscint Automation (20 August 2002)
Feeder puts taper rollers in place
The Elscint taper roller, feeding, orientation and elevating pump unit is a system designed for feeding and orienting taper rollers for taper roller bearings.
News from Elscint Automation (20 August 2002)
Upgraded website offers two clicks to data
The Encoder Technology website has been going for many years and it had grown and evolved until it had become slow and unwieldy. Brochure Available
News from Encoder Technology (20 August 2002)
Annual report shows increased usage
FIZ Karlsruhe has increased its revenues by 9% compared with the previous fiscal year. Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe (20 August 2002)
Global role for Hudson
Ian Hudson has been appointed as the new Group Sales and Marketing Director for the recently formed GDS.
News from GDS (20 August 2002)
Industrial LCD monitors keep their cool
New from Global Display Solutions (GDS) is the Morpheus range of LCD industrial monitors.
News from GDS (20 August 2002)
Fair acquisition provides Taiwanese base
GDS reckons it has become truly global with the GBP 1 million acquisition of Taiwan-based Fair Electronics, which now becomes GDS Taiwan.
News from GDS (20 August 2002)
Expansion for Gilbeyco
Gilbeyco of Aylesbury has acquired the business of spares and ancillary equipment suppliers, GJ Gilbey and Co, following the retirement of founder and managing director Geoff Gilbey.
News from Gilbeyco (20 August 2002)
Butterfly valves handle aggressive materials
The Gar-Seal range of butterfly valves designed specifically for handling corrosive and abrasive materials is now available from Garlock Sealing Technologies.
News from Garlock (Great Britain) (20 August 2002)
Flame retardant goes up in price
Prices will increase, where contracts allow, for Great Lakes PH-73FF tribromophenol flame retardant by Y30/kg in Japan and US $0.25/kg in all other regions.
News from Chemtura (20 August 2002)
All the fun of the Imagineering Fair
The Imagineering Fair 2002 is part of a major initiative designed to encourage young people to pursue engineering as a career and narrow the widening skills gap.
News from Imagineering Foundation (20 August 2002)
Drive aims to revolutionise packaging automation
Inmoco is set to launch a new system at PPMA, designed specifically to revolutionise packaging automation. Brochure Available
News from Inmoco (20 August 2002)
Award for Fieldbus author
Jonas Berge has been awarded the "Raymond D Molloy Award" by the ISA for the best selling book in 2001 entitled "Fieldbuses for process control: engineering, operation, and maintenance".
News from ISA (20 August 2002)
Software solves US Air Force data access challenge
User Application Article Engineers at the US Air Force's leading test and development centre have adopted Ittia's RDMi to resolve a data access challenge.
News from Ittia (20 August 2002)
Jetcam sets up US operation
Jetcam International Holdings is working with Brightcam Solutions, based in Raleigh, North Carolina to form Jetcam Americas.
News from Jetcam International (20 August 2002)
Rear axle welding system for Renault Turkey
User Application Article KaleAltinay Robotics has developed a rear axle welding and measuring system for Renault Turkey.
News from KaleAltinay Robotics (20 August 2002)
Cost-effective collars and couplings
A new range of simple, low-cost machine building elements is now available from stock at Lenze. Brochure Available
News from Lenze (20 August 2002)
Extra durability for washdown scales and bases
Mettler Toledo has a new line of scales and bases designed to withstand the real world rigors of the harshest food manufacturing, chemical and other industrial environments. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (20 August 2002)
ISO9001 approval for MacLean
MacLean Electrical is now ISO9001 approved.
News from MacLean Marine (20 August 2002)
Speciality lubricants perform at low cost
McLube offers a full line of greases, oils, pastes and dry film lubricants that are fortified with molybdenum disulfide (MoS2).
News from McLube Division, McGee Industries (20 August 2002)
Henry takes Entrada to market
Debra Henry has joined Entrada Software as Vice President of Marketing and Communications.
News from Entrada Software (20 August 2002)
Industrial server cuts plastics plant crashes
User Application Article Formosa Plastics chose Moxa EtherDevice Server to build up its industrial Ethernet communications system.
News from Moxa Technologies (20 August 2002)
Cabinet coolers keep X-ray systems running
User Application Article X-ray machines produced by Farnborough-based Loma Systems use Meech cabinet coolers for thermal management. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (20 August 2002)
Flow tube cuts static cling
The new 913 flow tube from static control specialist Meech is designed to eliminate material clinging and clogging in ducting, conveying and handling systems due to static charge. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (20 August 2002)
Nozzle puts ionised air to work
Static control specialist, Meech, has introduced a compact ionising air nozzle designed for use with Meech pulsed DC controllers. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (20 August 2002)
Wire feeders keep welding operations running
Murex Welding Products has introduced the Transmatic Lynx range of welding wire feed units. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (20 August 2002)
Software analyses geotechnical problems
The Oasys GEO suite is a state-of-the-art suite capable of analysing virtually any geotechnical problem.
News from Oasys (20 August 2002)
System avoids the madness of having a screw loose
The StickScrew system from PEM Fastening Systems is engineered to provide an extremely fast, accurate, and efficient method of small-screw insertion.
News from PennEngineering (20 August 2002)
Video takes on latest wiring regs
Robin has produced a video for electrical installers which covers the extra demands of the latest 16th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations BS7671:2001.
News from Robin Electronics (20 August 2002)
Indicator puts two sensors on the level
The RAD2 remote angle dual sensor display is the latest addition to Rieker's RDI Series of digital inclinometers.
News from Rieker Electronics (20 August 2002)
Lightweight crimp handle takes on large coax cable
Large diameter coaxial cables such as the LMR-400, LMR-600, WBC-400 and WBC-600 require heavy duty crimping tools.
News from RF Industries (20 August 2002)
Ruggedised Pentium IV computer keeps on going
The 7586-600 Pentium IV industrial computer is designed for high-performance reliable operation in the most demanding environments.
News from Rugged Technologies (20 August 2002)
Silver machine starts to take shape
Five engineering students from Sheffield Hallam University are building a stunning silver racing car for Formula Student, an international motoring competition for universities around the world.
News from Sheffield Hallam University (20 August 2002)
High flow rate from dispensing valve
Sealant Equipment and Engineering's 2200-245 Series of Tip-Seal Kiss valves is engineered to provide high-performance automated application of beads or drops of adhesive and sealant materials.
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering (20 August 2002)
Server puts serial devices securely on Ethernet
IALink from Sena Technologies is an industrial device server that enables Modbus-based serial devices to be connected to Ethernet.
News from Sena Technologies (20 August 2002)
Simple installation for novel enclosure design
The new modular AKi range of enclosures from Spelsberg feature an innovative new attachment system and tougher glass-fibre reinforced polycarbonate body. Brochure Available
News from Spelsberg els UK (20 August 2002)
Diverter valve switches high flows
New from Sterling Hydraulics is the R04G3, a normally open two-way three-port vent-to-close diverter valve.
News from Sterling Hydraulics (20 August 2002)
Load control valve comes with three options
Sterling Hydraulics has a pilot-operated poppet-type load control valve available in three versions offering different pilot ratios for diverse applications.
News from Sterling Hydraulics (20 August 2002)
Regulation comes with relief
The C04B3 is a pilot-operated spool-type pressure-regulating valve with a relieving feature.
News from Sterling Hydraulics (20 August 2002)
Flexible sheet shifts static
TBA Electro Conductive Products has a new improved permanently static dissipative flexible sheet that is ideal for flexible softwalls for cleanrooms, static sensitive areas and similar applications.
News from TBA Electro Conductive Products (20 August 2002)
Prototype metal components on a budget
Tecan now offers high-specification prototype and preproduction flat metal components at very low set costs, based on a standard metal sheet 'blank' size of 300 x 400mm and includes plating.
News from Tecan (20 August 2002)
Pneumatic clamps speed up production
WDS has a new range of pneumatic toggle clamps for automating setup procedures in machining operations. Brochure Available
News from WDS (20 August 2002)
Rainwater technology handbook for green practice
Wilo Salmson has published a new "Rainwater technology handbook".
News from Wilo (UK) (20 August 2002)
ATEX-approved equipment sales explode
Sales of Walsall's ATEX-approved GRP and sheet steel junction boxes and enclosures have risen by a staggering 300% in the past 12 months.
News from Walsall (20 August 2002)
Emirates success for Walsall
Five-day turnaround and premium quality workmanship in the UK have won international business from Bechtel for Walsall after a French contractor failed to deliver.
News from Walsall (20 August 2002)
Singh aims for export boost
Walsall is planning to expand its share of the overseas market with the appointment of Kal Singh to Export Sales Manager.
News from Walsall (20 August 2002)
Traffic lights signal safety
Traffic lights have a wide range of applications, and the Werma LED traffic light 890 makes bulb changes a thing of the past.
News from Werma Signaltechnik (20 August 2002)
Secure jack catches on in networking
Sales of the AMP Netconnect MT-RJ secure jack connector have exceeded 50,000 since its commercial introduction in January 2001.
News from AMP Netconnect (19 August 2002)
Shortform shows linear motors and accessories
The new short form catalogue from Copley Motion Systems represents the large range of linear motion components and accessories now available from its UK based headquarters.
News from Copley Motion Systems (19 August 2002)
Lift-off hinges aid accessibility
Door removal by simple lift off or pin removal is a great advantage in the workshop when instrument holes have to be punched in doors. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (19 August 2002)
Software solves Laplace problems
Bemlap by Stephen Kirkup is a package for solving a range of Laplace problems by the boundary element method (BEM).
News from Integrated Sound Software (19 August 2002)
Hydraulic frame makes forceful metals tester
Instron has combined the rugged hydraulic frame designs of Satec Systems with its own state-of-the-art 5500 control electronics in producing the 5590-HVL Series for metals testing.
News from Instron (19 August 2002)
Tiny module handles complexities of motion control
The DSP-M3 motion control (core) module is a tiny board (half credit card dimensions), designed to serve as a software and hardware base block in high demand motion and I/O control applications.
News from Mega_F Motion Systems (19 August 2002)
Modbus option makes meters faster to read
An internal RS485 Modbus option is now available for Northern Design's popular MultiCube panel mounting multifunction power meter family.
News from Northern Design (Electronics) (19 August 2002)
Plastic connectors save in black and white
ODU has a white version of its plastic-bodied Mini-Snap push-pull-locking circular connector particularly aimed at the medical equipment market.
News from ODU UK (19 August 2002)
Stainless-steel bodies for safety switches
OEM Automatic has launched stainless-steel versions of two of the popular Mechan noncontact safety switches.
News from OEM Automatic (19 August 2002)
Fuller features for DIN-rail safety relay
The new NST2005 category 4 safety relay from Duelco offers a large number of features yet is housed in a compact 22.5mm wide DIN rail mountable enclosure.
News from OEM Automatic (19 August 2002)
Rail-mounting universal supply saves panel space
Only 22.5mm wide, the new rail-mounting Mini-PS power supply from Phoenix Contact offers big savings in valuable panel space.
News from Phoenix Contact (19 August 2002)
Customers demonstrate tangible PLM results
User Application Article PTC has announced the successful results of several customer collaborative project management initiatives enabled by Windchill ProjectLink.
News from PTC - Parametric Technology (UK) (19 August 2002)
Sensors on show in Aberdeen
Sensor specialist RDP Electronics is showing a wide range of its products at Instrumentation Scotland on 4th-5th September at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (19 August 2002)
Brake stops woodworking machinery safely
The European Code PUWER 98 paragraphs 130 to 135 - safe use of woodworking machinery - requires the installation of a motor braking system.
News from Solcon Industries (19 August 2002)
Integrated systems for John Lennon
User Application Article Air traffic controllers at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (UK) now benefit from the most integrated ATC flight data management system available.
News from Stonefield Systems (19 August 2002)
Remote maintenance monitoring control system
Stonefield Systems has completed the first phase of a GBP 0.5 million contract to provide a comprehensive remote maintenance monitoring and control system for Bole International Airport.
News from Stonefield Systems (19 August 2002)
Power meters take on inverter measurements
Yokogawa has a new range of digital sampling power meters which combine high performance with versatility for a wide range of power measurement and energy management applications.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (19 August 2002)
Revamped website provides faster answers
Economos has relaunched its website with the aim of helping customers to communicate more easily and quickly with any of its subsidiaries around the world. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (19 August 2002)
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