News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 15 December
to Saturday 21 December 2002
Buckle assembly system is a snap
User Application Article Action Feed Systems is leaning toward 'small automation' as a logical addition to its part feeding design and fabrication activity.
News from Action Feed Systems (20 December 2002)
Partner programme to boost value of PLM
The bom.com partner programme is designed to help customers maximise the value they receive from their PLM investments through strategic alliances between bom.com and industry-leading organisations.
News from Arena Solutions (20 December 2002)
Zero power modems help relieve leaks
User Application Article Multilog dataloggers from Radcom Technologies use Telemodem 2 technology, allowing users to call up extended networks remotely to a central location for instant monitoring of pressure and water flow. Brochure Available
News from Jekyll Electronic Technology (20 December 2002)
Muffett switches to service focus
Flender is transferring Sales Engineer Allen Muffett to its service side to join Service Sales Manager Gary Husband in focusing more closely on key industries in this area.
News from Siemens Flender (20 December 2002)
Reseller programme to boost mobile CAD roll-out
GiveMePower Corp is expanding sales efforts for its PowerCAD desktop and mobile/wireless CAD software systems through its new PowerAgent independent reseller programme.
News from GiveMePower Corporation (20 December 2002)
Uprated distribution for CAD data
DEXcenter 4.1 is the latest version of the web-based engineering supply chain data exchange solution from ITI TranscenData.
News from ITI (20 December 2002)
Coil system comes online
Morgan Construction Company has successfully commissioned the upgrade it recently installed to the existing single-strand rod and bar mill for Cascade Steel Co, of McMinnville, Oregon.
News from Morgan Construction Company (20 December 2002)
Software integrates laser guidance
NanoVia's NV3 motion control software integrates laser, motion and vision software to form a complete automation solution to laser equipment integrators.
News from NanoVia (20 December 2002)
Online measurement system keeps track of coatings
User Application Article NDC Infrared Engineering's 5203TC-4 system is being used by Northern Ireland based Perfecseal to accurately measure adhesive coating thickness and has significantly reduced coat weight variations.
News from NDC Infrared Engineering (20 December 2002)
Prototypes take on permanent surface colouring
3T RPD can now supply SLS prototypes with a permanent surface colouring in a range of colours including black, grey, red, green, blue and yellow.
News from 3T RPD (20 December 2002)
Website is online store for CAD e-books
A new website deals exclusively with e-books on topics in computer-aided design.
News from upFront.eZine Publishing (20 December 2002)
Server supports Allen-Bradley PLCs
Automated Solutions has developed A-B Ethernet and Data Highway Plus drivers for its Modular OPC data access server.
News from Automated Solutions (19 December 2002)
Nicholls sets sales for Cressall
Power resistor specialist Cressall Resistors has named Martin Nicholls as Sales Director.
News from Cressall Resistors (19 December 2002)
Guide to gear pumps
The ESE gear pump guide offers typical applications using either metal or Ryton bodied pumps.
News from ESE (19 December 2002)
Flame retardants and polymer stabilisers on show
The latest additions to the Great Lakes Chemical Corp range of flame retardants and polymer stabilisers for polyurethane applications will be presented at Utech 2003 in The Hague next March.
News from Chemtura (19 December 2002)
Five new members for the GTMA
The GTMA has gained five new member companies in the last quarter of 2002 alone.
News from GTMA (19 December 2002)
Mercury contactors live long in extruders
MDI mercury contactors are ideal for extruder and other high power application because of their power handling capabilities and very long life.
News from ICD Controls (19 December 2002)
Drives take position... precisely
Micromech reckons its new miniature positioning tables are ideal for applications in research, photonics, semiconductor and life science industries.
News from Micromech (19 December 2002)
Entry-level frame grabber has high resolution
Completing the Euresys Domino range, Iota is an entry-level single-tap monochrome analogue frame grabber. Brochure Available
News from Multipix Imaging (19 December 2002)
Metering valve delivers precise shots
The 2600-009 positive displacement metering valve is designed to accurately dispense small measured volumes of lubricants or other single-component materials.
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering (19 December 2002)
Performance tester checks motors via power cables
The new Explorer MkII motor performance tester from Whitelegg Machines offers nonintrusive monitoring of electric motors via their power cables.
News from Whitelegg Machines (19 December 2002)
Environmental data cover contactors' lifecycle
ABB has published an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) brochure for its contactors type A95-A300 and type AF95-750, rated from 45-400kW at 400V.
News from ABB Automation Tech (LV Products) (18 December 2002)
All-mechanical ramp down for linear system
The K option is a new linear motion assembly from Amacoil/Uhing that enables purely mechanical control over ramp-down speed prior to reversal of the drive head.
News from Amacoil (18 December 2002)
Advanced control unleashed
A new book from the Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society is the first to present the industrially proven advanced process control methods to ordinary engineers working in industry.
News from American Technical Publishers (18 December 2002)
French Air Force collects infra-red signatures
Cedip Infrared Systems has delivered a new Satir multispectral infra-red analysis system to the French Air Force base at Cazeaux. Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (18 December 2002)
Drives ensure the show must go on
User Application Article The Queen fantasy musical, "We will rock you" features an imaginative and technically complex stage set which provided some complex motion control tasks for its designers.
News from Control Techniques Dynamics (18 December 2002)
IMechE award for Coventry graduate
Coventry University graduate Steven Cardew has been awarded first prize in the IMechE Queen's Silver Jubilee Competition 2002.
News from Coventry University (18 December 2002)
Indicator provides continuous liquid levels
Fozmula has developed a novel ultra-low-pressure hydrostatic tank contents gauge.
News from Fozmula (18 December 2002)
Alarming performance from budget level switch
The S45 is a low-cost capacitive liquid level switch that monitors coolant level within radiators and provides an alarm signal in the event of any water-based coolant loss.
News from Fozmula (18 December 2002)
Consultancy makes long-term commitment
Frazer-Nash Consultancy has upgraded to a perpetual licence for CFD software from Fluent.
News from Fluent (18 December 2002)
Thermal analysis for automotive designs
Flowmaster2/V6.3 is the latest version of the powerful fluid flow and heat transfer simulation software for automotive engineers.
News from Flowmaster International (18 December 2002)
Economical replacement for nonmetallic seals
A new nonmetallic oil seal has been introduced by Garlock Sealing technologies.
News from Garlock (Great Britain) (18 December 2002)
Automation for Korean mill
Alcan Taihan Aluminum signed an agreement with Industrial Automation Services (IAS) to supply and commission a new mill automation system for the No 1 Tandem Cold Mill at Yeongju, South Korea.
News from Industrial Automation Services (18 December 2002)
Power supply catalogue ahead of its time
Lambda has published its product catalogue for 2003. Brochure Available
News from Lambda (18 December 2002)
Plastic fuel tanks avoid corrosion
One-piece plastic fuel tanks from Meese Orbitron Dunne are impervious to attack from salt water, fresh water, acids, solvents and other chemicals that cause steel tanks to deteriorate.
News from Meese Orbitron Dunne Co (18 December 2002)
BIG range of gas welding and cutting regulators
The BIG range of gas welding and cutting regulators are featured in a new 12-page catalogue which covers the company's complete product portfolio. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (18 December 2002)
DSP circuit in (motion) control
DSPLogix is a novel DSP circuit from NanoVia that allows users to modify, convert or optimise signals used in motion control hardware.
News from NanoVia (18 December 2002)
Industrial PCs come with multiple-language support
Pro-face is supplying the Windows 2000 Western European multilanguage operating system preinstalled on the hard disk drive unit of its PL-X920 series industrial PCs.
News from Pro-face UK (18 December 2002)
Computer housings rack up advantages
Rittal Electronic Systems has a range of 19in rack-mount housings for AT, ATX and mini ATX main board computers. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (18 December 2002)
Compact alternative in safety signalling
Rockwell Automation has expanded its family of Allen-Bradley signalling products with the introduction of a new range of IP65, low-cost, 50mm diameter stack lights.
News from Rockwell Automation (18 December 2002)
Actuators aid two-shift operation at Ratcliffe
User Application Article A complete "one stop shop" package contract has been successfully completed at the Powergen Ratcliffe power station.
News from Rotork Controls (18 December 2002)
Easy answer to serial to Ethernet connection
Sealevel Systems reckons its Sealink family of serial device drivers is the easiest way to connect serial devices directly to an Ethernet network.
News from Sealevel Systems (18 December 2002)
Flexibility is key to laser marking
Unlike other laser marking systems the new M series from Thinklaser has a revolutionary modular design.
News from Thinklaser (18 December 2002)
Lifting system handles a load of sewage
Wilo Salmson Pumps has launched a new sewage lifting system capable of servicing multi-family dwellings and providing both reliable and safe pump operation.
News from Wilo (UK) (18 December 2002)
Portable data loggers star in catalogue
Amplicon Liveline has a new family of portable data loggers suitable for wide-ranging applications as part of a new distribution agreement with Gemini Data Loggers.
News from Amplicon (17 December 2002)
Free package evaluates modelling language
Simplorer SV version 6 is a free downloadable version of Ansoft's mixed-domain systems design software.
News from Ansoft Europe (17 December 2002)
Fluid control solutions for analytical markets
Asco Joucomatic has created a new division - Asco Scientific - specifically to provide fluid control solutions to the medical, biomedical and industrial analytical markets. Brochure Available
News from Asco Numatics (17 December 2002)
Expanding vision
Absolute Vision has outgrown its offices after just over one year's trading.
News from Absolute Vision (17 December 2002)
Online PLM solutions keep bicycle wheels turning
User Application Article bom.com has won three new customers for its online product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions.
News from Arena Solutions (17 December 2002)
Student software has all platforms covered
Continuing its long-standing commitment to provide students with advanced technical computing tools, The MathWorks has launched Matlab Student Version Release 13.
News from MathWorks (17 December 2002)
Eyepiece accessory boosts microscope performance
Isis is a novel microscope eyepiece accessory designed to improve the performance of conventional binocular microscopes.
News from Debens (17 December 2002)
Task management system aids student racers
User Application Article The Formula Student Team at Warwick University, in Coventry, UK, used Delcam's PS-Team task management system to help build a better racing car. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (17 December 2002)
Enclosure design sometimes hinges on cost
The programme of "fixed" hinges offered by Emka features a selection of styles. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (17 December 2002)
Displays have a natural flat look
The Natural Flat range is the latest addition to the line of Passenger Information Displays (PIDs) for air and rail terminals from GDS.
News from GDS (17 December 2002)
Budget liquid flow transmitter is easy to install
The AT868 AquaTrans ultrasonic flow transmitter has a new package combining patented correlation transit-time technology with an advanced transmitter.
News from GE Sensing - Panametrics (17 December 2002)
Encoder is safe in any type of gas
The series 17 hollow shaft incremental encoder is certified to Cenelec standards with classifications for EEx ia IIC T4 for use in all zones/divisions and in the presence of any type of gas.
News from Hohner Corp (17 December 2002)
Shortform covers sensor and measurement products
Inertial Aerosystems has published a new shortform catalogue outlining details of its innovative US-sourced high-tech products for sensor, communications, inertial and dynamic measurement markets. Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (17 December 2002)
Symposium addresses corporate killing
The process engineering and legal communities will unite at a major international conference next year to address the issue of corporate killing.
News from Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) (17 December 2002)
Surgical cart design wins product of the year
Meese Orbitron Dunne Co's American Rotational Moulding Group has earned another "product of the year" award.
News from Meese Orbitron Dunne Co (17 December 2002)
Novel fuel tank design boosts helicopter payload
User Application Article A rugged, lightweight, all-plastic fuel tank design extends the range of Robinson R44 helicopters in agricultural applications while permitting an increased chemical payload.
News from Meese Orbitron Dunne Co (17 December 2002)
Irish awards for encoders and readouts
Newall Measurement Systems has received a product innovation award at Ireland's premier engineering and industrial equipment exhibition. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems (17 December 2002)
Teaching Company Scheme brings a Revolution
A Sheffield Hallam engineering graduate has won two awards for his contribution to a Teaching Company Scheme that helped turn an engineering company's fortunes around.
News from Sheffield Hallam University (17 December 2002)
Wrench aids accurate torque audits
A novel electronic torque wrench incorporates modes which can eliminate the false readings often encountered in auditing bolted joints after the assembly process.
News from SE Systems (17 December 2002)
Shrinking LM guides
The RSR3M and RSR3N are the smallest linear motion guides in the THK range.
News from THK UK (17 December 2002)
No fittings required for stainless-steel valve
Valve and Control Specialists has developed its range of stainless ball valves to encompass a true socket weld for tube ends full-bore three-piece ball valve which negates the use of tube fittings.
News from Valve and Control Specialists (17 December 2002)
Survey looks at LIMS worldwide
"Laboratory information management systems worldwide outlook - market analysis and forecast through 2007" provides comprehensive strategies for suppliers on how to exploit emerging trends.
News from ARC Advisory Group (16 December 2002)
Speedy customisation for miniature valves
Flow control specialist Bio-Chem Valve now offers manufacturers of scientific and medical equipment a "quick-change customisation" service.
News from Bio-Chem Valve (16 December 2002)
Pump industry to present awards at gala dinner
The British pump industry is getting ready for the inaugural BPMA Pump Industry Awards.
News from British Pump Manufacturers Association (16 December 2002)
Sampler can be removed without interruption
A novel automatic process sampling instrument is the first with an integral process-isolation valve that allows removal of the sampler for service without depressurising the process being sampled.
News from Sentry Equipment Corp (16 December 2002)
Ventilator valves have a big job
Doosan has placed an order with CCI Switzerland for two turbine ventilator valves for the two supercritical 800MW turbines at the coal-fired Yong Hung power plant in Korea.
News from CCI (16 December 2002)
IR camera optimised for telecomms and spectroscopy
Cedip Infrared Systems has a new camera designed to meet the demanding infra-red analysis requirements of spectroscopic test equipment for telecommunication and process monitoring. Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (16 December 2002)
Real-time visualisation and collaboration online
Cimmetry Systems has released AutoVue 17, which it reckons incorporates many significant new features.
News from Cimmetry Systems (16 December 2002)
Solenoid bolts control machinery access
Industrial safety specialist Castell has increased its range of high-specification shotbolts for machine guarding and controlled-access applications.
News from Castell Safety International (16 December 2002)
Power equipment upgrades Oslo's metro system
User Application Article Oslo's metro system has recently undergone a signalling upgrade that included 19 power supply systems from Power Products, a division of Castell Safety International.
News from Castell Safety International (16 December 2002)
Rugged notebook is basis for battlefield computing
User Application Article As a respected source for Tempest certified equipment, Secure Systems Production is clearly aware of what the UK and other NATO armed forces require of a ruggedised computer.
News from Dolch Computer Systems (UK) (16 December 2002)
More efficiency for engine controller code
The latest version of the Dspace TargetLink automatic code generation software is scheduled for launch in early 2003.
News from Dspace UK (16 December 2002)
Hydraulics provide a lift to Dutch viaduct project
User Application Article Hydraulics are playing an important part in the construction of a massive viaduct as part of a major new Dutch rail line.
News from Enerpac (16 December 2002)
Conference to cover vibro-acoustic simulation
ESI Group's first European Vibro-Acoustic User Conference will take place on the 29th and 30th January 2003 at the Bremberg Centrum Hotel in Leuven, Belgium.
News from ESI Group (16 December 2002)
Antenna cable for on-train data recording
Huber+Suhner has developed a novel antenna cable for data recording and transmission on trains.
News from Huber+Suhner (16 December 2002)
Huber+Suhner to close Daventry site
Huber+Suhner is restructuring its manufacturing and business operations in the UK.
News from Huber+Suhner (16 December 2002)
Ballscrew system beats belt-driven capacity
The HDFS ballscrew-driven heavy-duty system is designed for arduous applications where a belt-driven linear motion system does not provide the required accuracy or load capacity. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (16 December 2002)
STS takes IronCAD to Australia and New Zealand
Specialized Technical Services of Melbourne, Australia has selected IronCAD as its primary CAD solution for designers.
News from IronCAD (16 December 2002)
Motion controllers synchronised via TCP/IP
Jetter has introduced its new JetSync technology for synchronising axes with the help of Ethernet and TCP/IP.
News from Jetter (16 December 2002)
Filter design replaces complex multipart assembly
User Application Article A new sand filter for swimming pools has a novel design that replaces a complex series of steel bolts, plastic components and fasteners with standard threads moulded into a one-piece plastic tank.
News from Meese Orbitron Dunne Co (16 December 2002)
Moulder converts steel lift truck to plastic
User Application Article A new hydraulic lift tray design replaces multiple, heavy, riveted, utilitarian steel and aluminium components and fasteners with a one-piece, seamless, plastic unit and moulded-in inserts.
News from Meese Orbitron Dunne Co (16 December 2002)
Programmable UV source provides the cure
Moritex Europe has a new programmable feedback UV light source.
News from Moritex Europe (16 December 2002)
Superior protection comes to hand
In an initiative to improve welding operator safety, Murex Welding Products has released new gloves, riggers and gauntlets. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (16 December 2002)
Seminars head up range of machine safety services
To help make life easier for busy plant and design engineers, Omron Electronics and Integrated Safety Solutions have formed a partnership to provide a comprehensive package of safety services. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (16 December 2002)
Li-ion batteries power wireless communicator
User Application Article Gotive of Slovakia has selected Saft rechargeable lithium-ion battery power for its innovative H41 handheld wireless enterprise communicators. Brochure Available
News from Saft Lithium Battery Division (16 December 2002)
Budget price for multifunction tachometer
The low-cost Junior-F multifunction panel-mounting tachometer offers a full four-digit display and plug-in options for end user configuration.
News from Sensors UK (16 December 2002)
Universal deal for Schmitt
Precision component balancing machines from Universal Balancing are the latest addition to the range of vibration control solutions offered by Schmitt Europe. Brochure Available
News from Schmitt Europe (16 December 2002)
Input device support to aid 3D manipulation
The upcoming version 7 of the award-winning VX CAD/CAM software will support the leading SpaceMouse and SpaceBall 3D controllers from 3Dconnexion.
News from VX Corporation (16 December 2002)
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