News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 22 September
to Saturday 28 September 2002
Low-cost gas chromatograph has EPPC as standard
The 200 Series gas chromatograph from CSI now has electronic programmed pressure control for the carrier gas included in the standard package - and still for only GBP 4500.
News from Cambridge Scientific Instruments (27 September 2002)
Tolerance analysis wizard saves on calculations
ToleranceCalc is an automated tolerance analysis wizard especially created to assist CAD users in conducting tolerance studies of parts and assemblies - without performing any calculations.
News from Geomate (27 September 2002)
Mounting module aids critical level measurements
HBM has a mounting module for its RTN series of load cells that prevents damage caused by pulsed loads when mounting containers during gravimetric level measurements. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (27 September 2002)
Profibus takes charge of transducer conditioning
The AED9301 digital transducer electronics with Profibus DP V1 offers a user-friendly solution for conditioning analogue and digital strain gauge signals. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (27 September 2002)
Nominations for Young Women Engineer of the Year
The Young Women Engineer of the Year competition continues to challenge the perceptions of the engineering and technology community as it announces the six finalists for 2002.
News from Institution of Incorporated Engineers (27 September 2002)
Global application for high-voltage servos
A new high-voltage version of Pacific Scientific's PC800 Series provides OEMs with a family of highly competitive, all digital servo drives that are suitable for use anywhere in the world. Brochure Available
News from Inmoco (27 September 2002)
Infra-red thermometers aid fibre production
Land Instruments International has developed two new application specific infra-red radiation thermometers for monitoring the temperature of optical fibres during preforming and drawing. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (27 September 2002)
Rhino support in 3ds max and VIZ
nPower Software has released two Max/VIZ plug-ins, Power Translators and Power Solids, to directly import Rhino geometry into Max or VIZ as trimmed NURBS surfaces and solids.
News from McNeel Europe (27 September 2002)
Composite steel keeps cars quieter
User Application Article The dash panel and oil pan of the 2003 Lincoln Navigator are now formed from Quiet Steel, a constrained layer composite material supplied by MSC Engineered Materials and Solutions Group.
News from MSC Engineered Materials and Solutions Group (27 September 2002)
CAM software adds high-speed machining
Improved machining cycles, better surface finishes, increased tool life and significantly upgraded graphics manipulation and program simulation feature in Hypermill version 7.
News from Open Mind (Learning/HR) (27 September 2002)
Manifold sets standard for integrity
Parker Instrumentation has a novel style of double-block-and-bleed manifold, based on a one-piece construction that eliminates numerous potential leak paths compared with traditional assemblies. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Instrumentation Products Division (27 September 2002)
Adapter speeds PLC wiring
A new 16-channel front adapter brings fast, easy, error-free wiring to all commonly used I/O modules for the Siemens S7-300 range of PLCs.
News from Phoenix Contact (27 September 2002)
Safety and security down on the farm
A newly launched, quick-action, overcentre fastening device is finding extensive use in agricultural machinery.
News from Protex Fasteners (27 September 2002)
Flow restrictor is a sensitive type
The Sterling Hydraulics J02A2 is a needle-type flow restrictor valve with full 420bar pressure rating providing high flow capacity from a small cavity.
News from Sterling Hydraulics (27 September 2002)
Controlling the cogeneration game
User Application Article Controlling the complexity of combined heat and power installations to gain the maximum benefit from cogeneration technology presents a challenge to the most able of engineers.
News from Siemens Process Automation (27 September 2002)
Logger keeps check on poultry defrosting
User Application Article Poultry foods manufacturer Premier Fresh Foods recently invested in a Testo 171-8 data logger to measure the defrost rate of meals for writing retail cooking and defrosting instructions.
News from Testo (27 September 2002)
Shanghai expansion for Winters
Winters Instruments has expanded its Shanghai, China operation.
News from Winters Instruments (27 September 2002)
Temperature valve improved with new design
Amot Controls has redesigned and significantly enhanced its G Valve three-way temperature control valve, making it more economical and compact while also reducing unit weight and installation costs. Brochure Available
News from AMOT (26 September 2002)
All-in six-axis machinery control solution
Baldor has a new single-Eurocard motion controller for servo and stepper motors, providing engineers with an easy means of building tough systems for industrial and harsh environments. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (26 September 2002)
Collaboration upgrade improves design process
The latest version of OneSpace Collaboration is specifically designed to improve engineering design processes involving documents, 2D drawings and 3D models.
News from CoCreate Software (26 September 2002)
Brochure extols industrial Ethernet redundancy
Hirschmann Electronics has published a new brochure dedicated to industrial Ethernet redundancy.
News from Hirschmann Electronics (26 September 2002)
Suite to provide project execution capabilities
Intergraph has signed a licensing and distribution agreement to will distribute the Ares Prism Software Suite within the worldwide process, power, offshore and shipbuilding industries.
News from Intergraph Process, Power and Offshore (26 September 2002)
Cost-effective radiometric thermal imager
The IRI 1002 is a highly cost-effective online imager for fixed mounting and continuous operation with a price tag of just GBP 3000.
News from Irisys (26 September 2002)
Ericsson puts Inovate to mobile use
The R and D team at Ericsson in Kista, north of Stockholm, Sweden, has chosen IronCAD Inovate for its development work on the future family of mechanical GSM filters for mobile telephone systems.
News from IronCAD (26 September 2002)
Website clarifies automotive certification
Manufacturers seeking clarification regarding the forthcoming changes to the Automotive Directive (95/54/EC) which become mandatory on 1st October need look no further than RFI's website.
News from Radio Frequency Investigation (26 September 2002)
Displays gain network comms options
Rockwell Automation has added Ethernet and DeviceNet communication modules to the Allen-Bradley InView range of large-format message displays.
News from Rockwell Automation (26 September 2002)
Routeco expands in Scotland through acquisition
Routeco has acquired Tricon Automation, Rockwell Automation's main distributor within Scotland.
News from Routeco (26 September 2002)
Black anodising for air-bearing specialist
User Application Article Tecan has supplied tens of thousands of defect-free black-anodised aluminium parts to the world-leading high-precision engineering company, Air Bearings of Poole, Dorset.
News from Tecan (26 September 2002)
Hawk swoops on noncontact measurement
Vision Engineering has an all-new range of metrology systems for industrial noncontact measurement applications. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering (26 September 2002)
Gearheads seek distribution
ZF Industrial is offering an opportunity for qualified companies in the UK to distribute its new WT and PG ranges of low-backlash high-performance planetary gearheads for servo drive applications. Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain (26 September 2002)
Thais take to tube labelling
User Application Article Advanced Labelling Systems has supplied three ALS T-Series tube labellers to tube manufacturer Grandplast in Thailand.
News from Advanced Labelling Systems (25 September 2002)
Student software includes textbooks
The MathWorks has made full versions of both Matlab and Simulink available in bookshops for students for the first time.
News from MathWorks (25 September 2002)
Superabrasive machining tackles superalloys
User Application Article A research project at Cranfield University has employed Holroyd's superabrasive Edgetek machines to achieve significant breakthroughs when machining nickel based superalloys.
News from Holroyd (25 September 2002)
Diary has handy engineering tips
IDC Technologies has published the first B5 size diary specifically aimed at engineers, technicians and professionals working in a technical environment.
News from IDC Technologies (25 September 2002)
Bundle brings force testing to medical devices
The BioMaster testing system is specifically designed to provide cost-effective, low-force testing solutions for medical devices, packaging, subassemblies and biomaterials.
News from Instron (25 September 2002)
Seminars to update on safety practices
Keeping pace with ever-changing machine-safety technology and the introduction of new safety regulations, approved codes of practice and health and safety standards can be an overwhelming task.
News from Integrated Safety Solutions (25 September 2002)
Force sensors aid product testing
For product testing of components such as switches, plugs, springs etc Kistler can supply a large variety of sensitive force sensors for tensile and pressure forces, and also for torques.
News from Kistler Instruments (25 September 2002)
Prototyping speeds handtool development
User Application Article Janco Design has produced an exciting and unique product, the Magnum Drive, which is set to make a big impact on the handtool market.
News from Laser Lines (Industrial and Medical) (25 September 2002)
Self-locking device speeds airframe maintenance
The reliability and maintainability of new-generation aircraft such as the Boeing 777 and the F-22 Raptor have been improved with the use of the ASD advanced self-locking device.
News from Moeller Manufacturing (25 September 2002)
Locking device keeps constant torque with re-use
Standard and specialised plugs and other products incorporating the FlexThread locking device are available from Moeller Manufacturing.
News from Moeller Manufacturing (25 September 2002)
Hot stuff for novel bearing design
A new, patent-pending bearing design provides outstanding levels of performance in normal atmospheric and vacuum environments at temperatures up to 400C. Brochure Available
News from NSK UK (25 September 2002)
Digital readouts aid education
Newall Measurement Systems is developing an increasingly strong presence in the education sector. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems (25 September 2002)
Muting barriers keep machines safe
According to ancient Roman mythology Janus was the Roman god of doorways and gates - an apt name for the new range of muting barriers made by Reer and distributed in the UK by OEM Automatic.
News from OEM Automatic (25 September 2002)
All welders like a slim model
For welding closely packed stainless-steel tubes and fittings in high-quality pipeline systems a range of slimline weld heads is now available for these limited access applications.
News from Orbimatic (25 September 2002)
Four more VARs join mechanical CAD programme
PTC has added four UK value added resellers to its European channel programme bringing the total number of European VARs under its mechanical CAD programme to 78.
News from PTC - Parametric Technology (UK) (25 September 2002)
Buffer provides cover for 80% of power outages
A novel buffer unit provides a battery-free design for a secure power supply in case of AC power faults.
News from Puls UK (25 September 2002)
Drum motors solve conveying problems
Wyko has a new compact series of drum motors for powering conveyors in a range of industrial applications from the food industry to general bulk handling. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (25 September 2002)
Simulation software predicts bed demand
User Application Article Real-world simulation software is allowing the healthcare industry to predict demand for beds. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (24 September 2002)
pH and ORP electrodes for industrial applications
Amalgamated Instrument Co has universal flat-surface self-cleaning pH and ORP electrodes for both immersion and inline use in industrial applications.
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co (24 September 2002)
Panel-mount display goes graphical
A new range of panel-mounting instrumentation displays combines five-digit numerical readout with a 20-segment bargraph.
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co (24 September 2002)
The force is strong with this linear motor
The Anorad LC family of steel-core brushless linear motors combines an extremely high force density with an environmentally protected design.
News from Anorad UK (24 September 2002)
Online service aids construction management
Autodesk Buzzsaw Professional is an online project collaboration service designed to handle effective communication and management of all project information throughout the entire building lifecycle.
News from Autodesk (24 September 2002)
Two join the Buzzsaw team
Autodesk has appointed two highly experienced industry specialists to the professional consulting services and sales team for Autodesk Buzzsaw.
News from Autodesk (24 September 2002)
Totalisers have power to keep running
Beka Associates has two new field mounting rate totalisers that will operate continuously for five years from internal replaceable batteries. Brochure Available
News from Beka associates (24 September 2002)
Supply sets benchmark for test
The QL Series is a high-performance laboratory bench power-supply range which provides exceptionally high levels of precision, resolution and stability.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (24 September 2002)
European transmission specialists come to Chester
The British Gear Association recently hosted the annual meeting of its European umbrella organisation, Eurotrans.
News from British Mechanical Power Transmission Association (24 September 2002)
Magnetostrictive transducer aids injection molding
The Micropulse AT (BTL6) is a magnetostrictive transducer especially designed for injection moulding machines.
News from Balluff UK (24 September 2002)
Optical sensors take position
BOD series optical sensors are ideal for positioning tasks such as level detection, material jam control or detection requiring expanded background suppression techniques.
News from Balluff UK (24 September 2002)
Dynamic optical windows
Dynamic optical windows are a variation on slot sensors.
News from Balluff UK (24 September 2002)
Easy processing for soft polyurethane compounds
Crosslink Technology has developed a new line of soft polyurethane compounds for specialty casting shops and for potting pressure-sensitive electronics.
News from Crosslink Technology (24 September 2002)
Polyurethane compound repairs utility poles
Crosslink Technology has developed a novel polyurethane compound specifically to repair wooden utility poles damaged by woodpeckers.
News from Crosslink Technology (24 September 2002)
Curing in the spotlight
The Dymax BlueWave 200 is the highest intensity UVA and visible light producing spotlight available.
News from Dymax (24 September 2002)
Temperature controller takes on injection moulding
Italian based temperature controls company ERO Electronic has a new heater controller, specifically for use within multizone plastic injection mould-tool hot runner systems.
News from ERO UK (24 September 2002)
Conrads expands Enduratec team
Enduratec has expanded its presence in the Europe with the addition of Werner Conrads to its staff.
News from Bose Corporation (24 September 2002)
Mejia sets strategy
Lito Mejia has joined Enduratec as Vice President of Strategic Market Development.
News from Bose Corporation (24 September 2002)
Acquisition boosts virtual acoustic prototyping
ESI Group has acquired a controlling stake in Vibro-Acoustic Sciences, a US-based company and world leader in digital simulation software for high-frequency noise and vibration engineering.
News from ESI Group (24 September 2002)
Servo shows dynamic superiority
Eurotherm Drives has a new AC brushless servo drive - the 637+ series - that offers vastly superior dynamic performance and accuracy compared with previous generations.
News from Parker Hannifin - SSD (24 September 2002)
Building-block approach speeds drive delivery
The Fastpack range of enclosed drives offers faster delivery and lower cost by taking a radically different approach to designing and building enclosed standard drive systems.
News from Parker Hannifin - SSD (24 September 2002)
Chart recorder features digital storage
The ViewGraf is a novel combination of digital storage and chart recorder providing a comprehensive presentation of signal data.
News from LDS Test and Measurement (24 September 2002)
Probes add functions to scope ranges
Gould Nicolet Technologies has a new range of Intelliprobes for its Ultima and Accura families of digital and transient storage oscilloscopes.
News from LDS Test and Measurement (24 September 2002)
LVDTs take on heavy duties
Macro Sensors offers the SQ 1250 Series of heavy duty LVDT position sensors for the measurement of position or motion in mill-type hostile environments.
News from Ixthus Instrumentation (24 September 2002)
Cleaner turbocharges productivity
User Application Article Productivity at Garrett Engine Boosting Systems has increased by 20% following the installation of a special two-stage ultrasonic clean and dry system from Kerry Ultrasonics.
News from Kerry Ultrasonics (24 September 2002)
Electric actuator saves over pneumatic types
The LA12 PLC actuator is the latest addition to the Techline range of electric linear actuators from Linak-UK.
News from Linak-UK (24 September 2002)
Shaftless technology drives paper industry
User Application Article By replacing conventional gears, shafts and cams with individual servomotors, Rexroth pioneered shaftless technology in the printing and paper converting industry.
News from Bosch Rexroth - Electric Drives and Controls (24 September 2002)
Brochure highlights motion capabilities
Midwest Motion Products has published a new capabilities brochure.
News from Midwest Motion Products (24 September 2002)
Servo incorporates encoder feedback onboard
Designed to accept unregulated DC from 20 to 80V DC, the Model M815-BL PWM servo amplifier features a continuous output current of 8A, and a peak of 15A for 1s.
News from Midwest Motion Products (24 September 2002)
Transmitter uses natural gas as pneumatic supply
The model IPX2 is the first current-to-pressure transmitter approved to be used with natural gas as its pneumatic supply.
News from Moore Industries International (24 September 2002)
Save money at Interplas
Meech Static Eliminators is offering 10% discount on orders for products and services taken at Interplas this year. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (24 September 2002)
Panel meter pushes performance further
According to Omega, its Infinity set the world standard for accuracy, performance and quality in digital panel meters. Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (24 September 2002)
Fast installation for cabinet air conditioner
Pfannenberg has a new range of door- or side-panel-mounted air conditioners for cooling electrical and electronic enclosures.
News from Pfannenberg (UK) (24 September 2002)
Brochure spotlights analogue interface modules
With details of more than 60 products in its analogue interface module range, the new MCR measurement and control brochure from Phoenix Contact is an invaluable guide.
News from Phoenix Contact (24 September 2002)
Schneider Electric to acquire Pro-face
Digital Electronics Corp of Japan, the parent company of the Pro-face group of companies, has accepted, in principle, a takeover bid from Schneider Electric.
News from Pro-face UK (24 September 2002)
Free Profinet workshop at TEAM
A free workshop at the TEAM Show will cover the basics of Profinet, and participants will receive clear guidelines for its implementation plus an overview of the future development of Profinet.
News from Profibus Group (24 September 2002)
Cool platform strategy
Rittal has developed a platform strategy for cooling units. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (24 September 2002)
Supplies keep it clean in noisy environments
Elite UPSs use digital online technology, making them ideal for mission-critical applications where heavy electrical pollution, spikes and noise can affect the the performance of crucial equipment.
News from Riello UPS (24 September 2002)
Couplings damp vibration and protect
In an ongoing effort to meet the ever-changing needs of CNC machine tool designers, R+W has developed the ES2 series of elastomer safety couplings.
News from R+W Coupling Technology (24 September 2002)
No end play aids gripper precision
A new compact air gripper from SMC Pneumatics has been designed to improve dynamic behaviour by eliminating end play.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (24 September 2002)
One-piece pressure sensor stands the heat
Sequoia is to offer a new generation of compact, high level output, 0-5V DC pressure transducers, with built-in electronics and an operating temperature up to 120C.
News from Sequoia Technology (24 September 2002)
Sensor combines technologies to confirm results
The 2351TEM multicriteria photoelectric smoke and thermal detector is the most sophisticated product in the Series 300 family of conventional detectors from System Sensor Europe.
News from System Sensor Europe (24 September 2002)
Trays carry environmental reminder
Storage trays manufactured by Toolcraft Plastics of Swindon can now carry a vacuum formed message on that they are "reusable".
News from Toolcraft Plastics (Swindon) (24 September 2002)
Grinder sharpens Sussex saw doctor's edge
User Application Article South Coast saw doctor Ron Bond has always tried to be different to other tool regrinders by offering services and tackling jobs that no other could.
News from Walter GB (24 September 2002)
Next day shipment for rapid prototypes
Users who obtain an instant quote for their SLA prototypes can select next day shipment option.
News from Quickparts (24 September 2002)
Drive maintains tension for seat belt machine
User Application Article An ACS 600 variable speed drive from ABB is helping an American seat belt manufacturer achieve the correct colouring of seat belts.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (23 September 2002)
Addition to rack and pinion lifting system
New from Beta Max is the Max Climber 2000P rack and pinion personnel lift.
News from Beta Max Hoist (23 September 2002)
Alliance to forge new vision systems
Cognex has entered into a multi-year product development and OEM agreement with Accu-Sort Systems. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (23 September 2002)
Durable lighting streamers at a budget price
Duraline reckons its Budget-Miser (BM-755) lighting streamers are ideal for a wide range of worksites including construction sites, tunnels, bridges and shipyards.
News from Duraline (23 September 2002)
Software simplifies viscoelastic measurements
Enduratec Systems reckons its new DMC dynamic materials characterisation software makes viscoelastic measurements easy.
News from Bose Corporation (23 September 2002)
Miniature pick and place components
Space-saving miniature pick and place components from Gimatic are aimed at small parts handling and assembly applications.
News from FS Engineering (23 September 2002)
Any way up for digital optical liquid level sensor
Gentech International has a digital optical liquid level sensor that can be mounted at any angle and top, side or bottom fitted, making it one of the most versatile liquid level sensors on the market.
News from Gentech International (23 September 2002)
Shielded connector for sensitive bus signals
The Han Quintax Z Series is a shielded connector module designed for use with Harting's Han-Modular range of heavy-duty industrial connectors.
News from Harting (23 September 2002)
25 years of calibration
This year sees the 25th anniversary of HBM's accreditation as the first calibration laboratory to meet the strict requirements of the DKD - the German calibration service. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (23 September 2002)
Automotive sensor modules take to the extremes
High quality test measurements on cars in the most demanding of environments, such as sun, ice, wind, extremes of temperature, and dirt are now possible with HBM's MGCsplit modules. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (23 September 2002)
DROs speed proptotype production
Following the retrofitting of four-axis digital readout units to three Bridgeport turret mills in Taylor Hobson's toolroom, time savings of some 10% have been made on prototype part production. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (23 September 2002)
Parsons signs global alliance agreement
Parsons has signed a multi-year multi-million-dollar software global alliance agreement with the Process, Power and Offshore division of Intergraph Corp.
News from Intergraph Process, Power and Offshore (23 September 2002)
Plant design system gains offshore support
The latest version of PDS Plant Design System software from Intergraph Process, Power and Offshore features expanded capabilities for integrated 3D modelling of offshore oil and gas structures.
News from Intergraph Process, Power and Offshore (23 September 2002)
Upgrade for instrumentation design software
INtools version 5.3 is now available for order and upgrade.
News from Intergraph Process, Power and Offshore (23 September 2002)
Faster inspection of aerospace fabrications
User Application Article When Gardner Aerospace won the contract to supply the outer fan duct assembly for the new Honeywell AS907 engine it needed a new method of inspecting the complex machined aluminium casing.
News from LK (23 September 2002)
Chrysler Group orders 300 seats for Virtual.Lab
The Chrysler Group unit of DaimlerChrysler has signed an agreement for products and services from LMS International which will significantly improve its engineering productivity. Brochure Available
News from LMS International (23 September 2002)
Software standardises co-ordinate measurement
Precision co-ordinate measuring machines are used for taking precise measurements of electric and electronic parts, machined parts and plastic moulded parts. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) (23 September 2002)
Detailed specs on motors and gearheads
Namiki Precision Jewel Motor Group has put together a new folder-type catalogue displaying detailed specifications and drawings of its standard motor and gearhead range.
News from N and A (International) (23 September 2002)
Analysis software gets to grip with used oil data
Managing the huge amount of data generated in a used oil analysis laboratory is a challenge for any laboratory information management system.
News from Quality Systems International (UK) (23 September 2002)
Financial advice available at TEAM
As well as being able to see the latest production technologies and methodologies for cost-effective manufacturing, visitors to TEAM will also be able to access expert financial help.
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) (23 September 2002)
Pumps get the pedal to the metal
User Application Article To service its automated manufacturing operation, the CTS Corporation has installed an intelligent vacuum system for robotic assembly at its High Blantyre (Glasgow) facility.
News from Rietschle Thomas (23 September 2002)
Vacuum chucks reduce disk distortion
Available now from TechMetric is a range of patent-pending media and mechanical chucks.
News from TechMetric (23 September 2002)
Employment opportunities in Birmingham
The National Engineering Recruitment Exhibition will profile the broadest range of opportunities across all engineering disciplines, including rail, aerospace, mechanical, IT and manufacturing.
News from Venture Marketing Group (23 September 2002)
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