News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 27 October
to Saturday 2 November 2002
Two venues for ASi-tech show in 2003
AS-Interface UK has announced details of next year's ASi-tech conference and exhibition.
News from AS-Interface UK ( 1 November 2002)
Faster delivery for neutral earthing resistors
A major investment in production facilities will allow power resistor specialist Cressall to cut delivery times for its neutral earthing resistors (NERs).
News from Cressall Resistors ( 1 November 2002)
Intelligent metering at lower cost
Endress + Hauser has a Coriolis mass flow instrument it reckons is an economical alternative to traditional, mechanical flow metering technologies. Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser ( 1 November 2002)
Simulation helps Skoda to four-star safety rating
User Application Article The Skoda Fabia has been fully tested with PAM-Crash simulation software.
News from ESI Group ( 1 November 2002)
Enhanced thermal modelling for Pro/Engineer users
IcePro 3.1 is a Pro/Engineer-to-Icepak interface from Fluent.
News from Fluent ( 1 November 2002)
GE Fanuc to acquire Intellution
GE Fanuc Automation North America has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Intellution from Emerson Process Management. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK ( 1 November 2002)
Connector links devices to serial power bus
The new Han-Power S connector from Harting allows external field devices such as electric motors to be connected directly to an industrial serial power bus with no need to physically cut the cable.
News from Harting ( 1 November 2002)
Vertical turning lathes keep production costs down
Another example of the increasing popularity of self-loading vertical turning lathes (VTLs) are the two Hitachi Seiki hanging-spindle CS25s installed in August 2002 at Holifields.
News from Holifield (Oxford) ( 1 November 2002)
Hirschmann set for ONE Lounge at TEAM
Hirschmann Electronics will be exhibiting at Total Engineering and Manufacturing.
News from Hirschmann Electronics ( 1 November 2002)
Purdue University adds additional 300 seats
Purdue University is to expand its use of IronCAD software by adding an additional 300 seats to its existing installation.
News from IronCAD ( 1 November 2002)
Rotterdam oil terminal adds sampling systems
Maatscap Europort Terminal has added two new Jiskoot Co-Jetix sampling systems to the existing Jiskoot samplers fitted to other lines at the MET Rotterdam import/export terminal.
News from Jiskoot ( 1 November 2002)
Precision roller bearing slide table systems
Precision roller bearing slide table systems from Lee Controls operate smoothly while carrying heavier loads at higher speeds, even under severe manufacturing conditions.
News from Lee Controls ( 1 November 2002)
Eddy current probes keep tabs on pump vibration
The latest range of eddy current probes from Monitran have been designed to offer reliable noncontact vibration measurement for all kinds of pumps, booster sets and other pumping systems.
News from Monitran ( 1 November 2002)
More for Manchester
Specialist automation and product sales and support company More Control has opened of a sales office in Manchester.
News from More Control (UK) ( 1 November 2002)
Welding supply handles aluminium components
Orbimatic has added an AC/DC welding power supply to its Orbimat range.
News from Orbimatic ( 1 November 2002)
Gearboxes boost output torque
David Brown Engineering has extended its successful Series G range of medium/heavy duty helical gearboxes to increase the maximum output torque available by over 50%.
News from David Brown Engineering ( 1 November 2002)
Software speeds modular leak tester
The Uson Vector family of leak and flow testers introduces a new approach to testing, with an innovative modular design that allows users to choose only the features they need.
News from Uson ( 1 November 2002)
Nuclear fuel keeps its cool
Uranium enrichment specialist Urenco has awarded a contract to Vivendi Water Systems, for the supply of cooling water treatment equipment at its new facility in the North West of the UK.
News from Elga Process Water ( 1 November 2002)
Software makes more sense of acquired data
For any engineer or researcher working with long time series, DADiSP has long represented an intriguing third way of manipulating, editing, displaying or analysing data. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (31 October 2002)
Cut-price quality control standards
Environmental Reference Materials is holding a 25/25 sale on selected products from its line of soil and oil environmental quality control standards.
News from Environmental Reference Materials (31 October 2002)
Software simplifies aerodynamics
Dr Hanley's Aerodynamics: MultiElement Airfoils is a user-friendly software package for the conceptual design and analysis of airfoils and bodies in close proximity to each other.
News from Hanley Innovations (31 October 2002)
Graphical instructions beat language barriers
User Application Article The potential for error when translating installation instructions into many languages has prompted bathroom fittings specialist Dornbracht to produce its instructions in a more graphical format.
News from Itedo Software (31 October 2002)
Steel association award for Morgan
Paul S Morgan, Chairman Emeritus of Morgan Construction Company, has received the Tadeusz Sendzimir Memorial Medal from the Association of Iron and Steel Engineers (AISE).
News from Morgan Construction Company (31 October 2002)
Transmitters provide wireless acquisition
Part of the Nomad family, the OM-CP-RF range of miniature, wireless, battery-powered transmitters are all-in-one compact, portable, easy to use devices. Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (31 October 2002)
Golden Jubilee research fellowships
A Golden Jubilee scheme to fund business research projects was announced last week by UK Trade and Industry Secretary, Patricia Hewitt.
News from Queen's Awards for Enterprise (31 October 2002)
Next-day delivery for UK enclosure orders
The Rittal FastRack Platinum service now offers free next day standard delivery on all stock items for orders placed before 4pm Brochure Available
News from Rittal (31 October 2002)
ATEX approved motors sent to Coventry
ABB will be showing motors from its ATEX approved range at HazardEx 2003 (Coventry, UK, 19th-20th February).
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (30 October 2002)
Taiwan summit award for Amplicon
Amplicon was the only UK distributor to receive an excellence in sales growth award at the recent Moxa Technologies distributor summit in Taiwan.
News from Amplicon (30 October 2002)
Site provides easy access to certification data
The British Electrotechnical Approvals Board has radically redesigned its website to provide simple, instant access to safety information and worldwide electrical testing and certification data.
News from ASTA BEAB Certification Services (30 October 2002)
Newsletter features innovative instrumentation
Innovative instrumentation products for the alternative fuels industry and a modular substrate sampling system for process analysis feature the new Connections newsletter from Circor Instrumentation.
News from Circor Instrumentation (30 October 2002)
Better graphics on Mac modelling software
The first public beta of Solidthinking for Mac OS X version 10.2 (Jaguar) is now available for download.
News from Evoqe (30 October 2002)
Philips ellipsometry business line acquired
Philips and Jobin Yvon have finalised an agreement for the transfer of the ellipsometry business line of the former Philips Analytical business unit to Jobin Yvon.
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon (30 October 2002)
Video magnification is easier on the eye
The SuperVision system from Kaisertech is a high-resolution video magnification unit that enables a number of people to view an enlarged image of a component at the same time. Brochure Available
News from Kaisertech (30 October 2002)
Power supplies keep a low profile
All products in the new Step-Power range of switch-mode power supplies from Phoenix Contact feature extra-low-profile housings which are less than 58mm deep.
News from Phoenix Contact (30 October 2002)
Domain name saves finger wear
RDP Electronics reckons it has made the task of visiting its website even easier. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (30 October 2002)
Wall-mounting enclosures gain custom options
Innovative and cost-effective wall-mounting enclosures in the new Spacial 3D range from Sarel are now available in fully customised versions.
News from Sarel (30 October 2002)
Laboratory accreditation and calibration courses
Sira Test and Certification Ltd has published a new free brochure detailing laboratory accreditation and calibration training courses for Autumn 2002.
News from Sira (30 October 2002)
More accuracy for pressure calibration
Sira Test and Certification is now able to offer further reduced measurement uncertainties under its Gold Service for pressure balances.
News from Sira (30 October 2002)
Bosch joins tools group
Power tool manufacturer Robert Bosch will now be offering its extensive ranges to THS members, as the latest new supplier to join the group.
News from THS Tools Group (30 October 2002)
Phenolic material solutions
Vyncolit is the principal company within Perstorp Engineering Materials, the engineering division of the Perstorp Group.
News from Vyncolit (30 October 2002)
Acquisition boosts phenolics portfolio
The Perstorp Group has acquired the Moldable Composites Division of Rogers Corporation, a US-based producer of high performance mouldable phenolic composites.
News from Vyncolit (30 October 2002)
Enhanced insulation withstands inverter impurities
Technical Background Article Choosing the wrong motor for AC inverter control can result in reduced operating life - by as much as 75%.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) (30 October 2002)
Severn Trent Water picks partners
ABB Motor Service Partners has secured a contract to repair, replace and maintain low voltage AC motors for Severn Trent Water over the next three years.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (29 October 2002)
New cavitation model aids CFD solutions
The latest version of CFX-TASCflow offers a new improved cavitation model, solves larger problems, provides significant usability improvements and supports new 64bit systems.
News from AEA Technology, CFX Division (29 October 2002)
OPC link aids acquisition and control
Engineers can now use any OPC-enabled software - spreadsheets, databases, virtual instruments etc - to communicate with the new Microlink OPC servers for measurement and control.
News from Biodata (29 October 2002)
Easy process solutions with diaphragm valves
The new diaphragm valve systems from Burkert Fluid Control Systems combine with the company's easy process solutions to substantially reduce total cost of ownership. Brochure Available
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems (29 October 2002)
Bombardier on track to design quieter trains
User Application Article Train manufacturer Bombardier Transportation is addressing the aeroacoustic noise problem of high-speed trains using advanced computational fluid dynamics and computational aeroacoustics.
News from CD-adapco (29 October 2002)
Polyurethane produces industrial suction cups
Crosslink Technology has developed a two-component low-durometer polyurethane system designed specifically for industrial suction cups used in materials-handling equipment.
News from Crosslink Technology (29 October 2002)
Pumps aid high-integrity testing
User Application Article The components used in test systems for aircraft hydraulics systems must be capable of the highest possible performance.
News from Denison Hydraulics Division (29 October 2002)
ProtoFunctional safety in travel competition
DSM Somos and the magazines NewDesign and Time-Compression Technologies have launched the call for entries for the eMotion in Motion design competition for students and professional designers. Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (29 October 2002)
Catalogue of levelling elements, hinges and locks
The big new pink catalogue from Elesa-Clayton introduces over 10 new ranges of standard industrial elements which are of value to all manufacturing original equipment companies. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (29 October 2002)
Big turnout at Motek
The undeniable Festo presence at this year's Motek exhibition wasn't confined to the company's own booth space. Brochure Available
News from Festo (29 October 2002)
Electrical tester comes with bonus pouch
Electricians purchasing a Fluke T3 electrical tester before March 2003 from their local Fluke distributor will receive a free pouch to hold the tester and its probes. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (29 October 2002)
Smith takes over presidency
Norman LA Smith, Managing Director of Instron, has been appointed President of GAMBICA for the year 2003.
News from Gambica (29 October 2002)
Triple modular redundancy provides safe shutdown
User Application Article The Hidrojen Peroksit hydrogen peroxide plant at Bandirma in Turkey uses GE Fanuc Genius modular redundancy to provide control of the emergency shutdown system (ESD). Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (29 October 2002)
Dassault recognises Geometric's features
Dassault Systemes and Geometric Software Solutions have signed an original software development (OSD) partnership.
News from Geometric Software Solutions (29 October 2002)
Tester gets the bit between its teeth
A novel digital tester has been specifically designed for checking the hardnesses of large rock drill bits that are difficult to accommodate on standard machines.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (29 October 2002)
Ethernet HMI for acquisition and display
Z-World's new OP7200 eDisplay is a C-programmable operator interface/HMI (human-machine interface) that offers rugged I/O, built-in Ethernet connectivity and optional A/D and touchscreen capabilities.
News from Impulse (29 October 2002)
Bearing solutions for railway engineering
Exhibiting for the first time at Railtex, INA Bearing Company will be showing its comprehensive range of bearing solutions for modern railway engineering applications. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (29 October 2002)
Automated tester handles tough and delicate metals
The TestMaster Automation System is a high-capacity metals test system that performs tensile tests on a variety of metal specimens ranging from heavy sheet steel to aluminium.
News from Instron (29 October 2002)
Third-generation solvents keep it green
Intertronics has heralded a new generation of cleaning technologies with the introduction of Techspray G3 solvents.
News from Intertronics (29 October 2002)
New data confirm manufacturing decay
The UK's core manufacturing lifeblood, in terms of high tech production equipment and industrial engineering expertise, is finally in real decline.
News from Jimfinder.com (29 October 2002)
System to keep track of CHP in Liverpool
Kenda Electronic Systems has been awarded a contract by the energy business segment of Rolls-Royce to supply a fiscal metering system for the Port of Liverpool CHP plant.
News from Kenda Electronic Systems (29 October 2002)
Metrology products on paper and online
Mitutoyo (UK) has released its new 2003 product catalogue in both printed format and online. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) (29 October 2002)
Pressure sensor is easy to apply
Norgren has an electronic pressure sensor it reckons is incredibly easy to program and use, making it ideal for all tasks where a vacuum has to be monitored or a space saving design is needed.
News from Norgren (29 October 2002)
Cylinders handle fast repetitive actions
Norgren has extended its roundline cylinder offering by launching a new range of miniature pneumatic cylinders.
News from Norgren (29 October 2002)
Getting started with PAT testing
For a limited period, Robin is offering a new starter kit for professional electricians wishing to enter the market for portable appliance testing (PAT).
News from Robin Electronics (29 October 2002)
Budget price for compact all-in accelerometers
Rieker's line of accelerometers are small capacitive spring mass-based accelerometers with integrated electronics that do not require external amplifiers.
News from Rieker Electronics (29 October 2002)
Tolerance rings control steering column collapse
A new generation of tolerance rings from Rencol gives still greater control of steering column collapse parameters thanks to a unique waveform design. Brochure Available
News from Rencol Tolerance Rings (29 October 2002)
Surface-mount fuse takes its time
The OMT125 is the latest surface-mount fuse from Schurter, providing time-lag operation with lead-free construction. Brochure Available
News from Schurter (29 October 2002)
Tool tackles hazardous shaft alignment tasks
The TMEA 1PEx is an intrinsically safe, laser-driven, shaft alignment tool, designed for use with high-speed machinery in hazardous areas. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (29 October 2002)
Positioning with precision
SKF Engineering Products has unveiled a range of positioning solutions for high precision industries. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (29 October 2002)
Package keeps bearings fresh for delivery
The ProofBox is a versatile, robust and environmentally friendly packaging solution for the transportation of large-size bearings. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (29 October 2002)
Limit switch has best of both worlds
The new Proxtrol limit switch (PLS) combines the reliability and extended life of electronic proximity sensors with the ease-of-use of traditional mechanical limit switches.
News from SoftNoze USA (29 October 2002)
Powder handling systems help Landfill Directive
Spiroflow has expanded and updated its range of powder handling systems, specially suited to the accurate discharging and metering of water and effluent treatment chemicals.
News from Spiroflow (29 October 2002)
Aluminium knurled control knobs
JW Winco has released a range of aluminium knurled control knobs.
News from Winco (29 October 2002)
Safety tester handles lab and production line duty
HAL is the latest flash and insulation tester from Clare Instruments. Brochure Available
News from Clare Instruments (29 October 2002)
Speedy digitising from CompactPCI card
GaGe Applied Sciences has a new range of CompactPCI based digitiser cards which provide the fastest available sample rates for 8, 14 and 16bit sampling resolution.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (28 October 2002)
Datalogger keeps 24-hour watch on penguins
User Application Article Scientists from Birmingham University will be able to study the movements and behaviour of penguins in the Antarctic thanks to collaboration between the university and CIL.
News from CIL Custom Interconnect (28 October 2002)
Custom electrical connection
Easby Electronics is offering a customised service for manufacturers requiring electrical connectivity solutions.
News from Easby Electronics (28 October 2002)
Standard and customised circuit protection
E-T-A Circuit Breakers has produced a detailed shortform brochure outlining the standard and customised system solutions the company can offer. Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers (28 October 2002)
Boiler claims high operating efficiency
The Pulse Plus boiler claims its many unique features give it advantages over other modern boilers.
News from Fulton Boiler Works (28 October 2002)
Guides on the CCL and PWM inverter operation
GAMBICA has produced new guides on the Climate Change Levy (CCL) and on PWM inverter operation.
News from Gambica (28 October 2002)
Wire machine manufacturer uses Cimplicity
User Application Article MAG's software packages for manufacturing enamel-insulated winding wire are based on the GE Fanuc Cimplicity Plant Edition visualisation system. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (28 October 2002)
Versatile modules for demanding automation
The GiLogik PLC from Gefran allows control engineers to create advanced automation solutions using Siemens STEPR7 programming language. Brochure Available
News from Gefran SIEI UK (28 October 2002)
Novel approach pays dividends for machinist
User Application Article To find a way to manufacture an electric motor cover economically for one of its customers, Holifields decided to produce both parts of the assembly in multiple operations using different techniques.
News from Holifield (Oxford) (28 October 2002)
Strain gauge transducer mounts in bolt
Hitec Corp is now the authorised manufacturer for the patented MMT bolt strain gauge transducer assembly.
News from Hitec Corp (28 October 2002)
Jig tests thin discs
A special jig from Indentec enables repeatable hardness testing of the outer edges of thin discs under completely stable conditions.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (28 October 2002)
Built-in optics in novel Brinell tester
Indentec has a new hardness testing machine designed specifically for low-load Brinell tests.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (28 October 2002)
Software bundle promises easy-to-use CAD/CAM
IronCAD and MecSoft have created a software bundle that delivers a new standard in easy to use CAD/CAM software - InovateCAM.
News from IronCAD (28 October 2002)
2003 catalogue hits the net early
The 2003 Newport catalogue has just come out and provides exhaustive information on Newport products in precision technologies. Brochure Available
News from Newport Spectra-Physics (28 October 2002)
Pole position for circuit protection
Moeller reckons its new Xpole range of MCBs, RCDs, RCBOs and accessories offers customers new levels of safety and convenience.
News from Moeller Electric (28 October 2002)
Components and testers for the railway industry
REO UK now offers components and test equipment to the railway industry. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (28 October 2002)
Rail-mounted radio system for flexible telemetry
The 200 series transmitter and 210 receiver from RF Solutions form an easy-to-use DIN-rail-mounted system that enables wireless remote switching and data logging.
News from RF Solutions (28 October 2002)
Fuse extends hold to 11A
Schurter has expanded its range of PTC fuses with the radial-leaded PFRA 1100, a device which increases the hold current range of the series from 9 to 11A. Brochure Available
News from Schurter (28 October 2002)
Custom enclosures make sound financial sense
User Application Article If production volumes are likely to be high enough, a bespoke enclosure can always be manufactured to suit the application. Brochure Available
News from Spelsberg els UK (28 October 2002)
Brushless motor is smooth operator
Now available exclusively in the UK from Trident Engineering is the BN42, a 42mm brushless DC motor from Canon.
News from Trident Engineering (28 October 2002)
Practicality rules when choosing a servo bus
Technical Background Article The increased take-up of servo systems in all areas of manufacturing and process industry has inevitably resulted in a rise in the use of fieldbuses to synchronise multi-axis motion control. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (28 October 2002)
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