News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 29 December
to Saturday 4 January 2003
Green light for Fastool project
A three year research initiative to develop technical solutions to reduce mould tool making throughput times by 50% has received final funding approval.
News from GTMA ( 3 January 2003)
Palm size calibrator speeds field testing
At 1.8kg, the new Jofra ETC, lightweight calibrator from Hawco brings a new meaning to field portability.
News from Hawco ( 3 January 2003)
Valve handles repetitive dispensing operations
Integrated Dispensing Systems has a new range of air-operated, automatic meter/dispense valves designed to accurately dispense small measured volumes of lubricants or other single-component materials.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems ( 3 January 2003)
International recognition for installer course
The certified Profibus installer course developed at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) has been accredited by Profibus International for use worldwide.
News from Profibus Group ( 3 January 2003)
UK accredited calibration for standard leaks
Sira Test and Certification has a new facility for the calibration of standard leaks.
News from Sira ( 3 January 2003)
Distributor takes over the North East
Tyco Thermal Controls has appointed Delta-T as its distributor-partner in North-East England, to serve both the commercial construction and industrial markets in this region.
News from Tyco Thermal Controls ( 3 January 2003)
New technique produces circular extrusions
User Application Article Robix has developed a manufacturing technique to produce Victrex Peek polymer circular extrusions of between 600 and 1200mm diameter with wall thickness up to 25 x 19mm, from existing tooling.
News from Victrex ( 3 January 2003)
Connectors take harsh marine applications onboard
Deutsch has been producing electrical connectors for harsh environmental applications for over 30 years.
News from Deutsch ( 1 January 2003)
Software runs on both Windows and Mac
Solidthinking Design and Solidthinking Vantage are now shipped with a USB hardware key that allows the user to run the same license on both Windows and Mac.
News from Evoqe ( 1 January 2003)
Solution guide provides the right adhesive answer
Henkel Loctite Adhesives has updated and expanded its easy-to-use solution guide.
News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives ( 1 January 2003)
Training programme to boost automation competence
Mitsubishi Electric has created a new certification scheme aimed at raising standards in the automation industry. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 1 January 2003)
Polyone to sell stake in joint venture
Polyone is to sell to TPM Holdings its majority interest in the joint venture company Techmer PM.
News from Polyone Corp ( 1 January 2003)
Complete package keeps processes safe
Using top quality safety equipment such as that produced by Erwin Sick is very important, but the safety of operators and others in industrial plants requires more than just good products.
News from Sick (UK) ( 1 January 2003)
Certification is safe option
The experience of many of the companies who have had their functional safety capability certified under IEC61508 is that it did not cost as much as they feared, and it delivered benefits.
News from Sira ( 1 January 2003)
Composite flow moulding for high specific strength
User Application Article Composite flow moulding (CFM) is an innovative process for manufacturing endless fibre reinforced components with superior strength.
News from Victrex ( 1 January 2003)
Who's who and what's what at the BGA
The British Gear Association has published its latest buyers' guide and members' handbook.
News from British Mechanical Power Transmission Association (31 December 2002)
Expansion meets growing trends
Delmia is set to move its world headquarters to the Koll Corporate Centre, located at 900 North Squirrel Road in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
News from Delmia (31 December 2002)
Mayflower questions need for prototypes
User Application Article The Hull office of Mayflower Aerospace believes that the need to produce prototype components is becoming increasingly limited.
News from Delmia (31 December 2002)
Filtered connectors aid novel combat aircraft
User Application Article Deutsch has won a contract to supply the prestigious V-22 Osprey programme.
News from Deutsch (31 December 2002)
CFD software takes pole position
User Application Article At the end of another motor racing season, computational fluid dynamics software from Fluent is again proving to be in pole position for motor racing aerodynamic and allied flow simulations.
News from Fluent (31 December 2002)
Expansion for reaction injection moulding
GI Plastek has completed the scheduled phase two expansion of its reaction injection moulding (RIM) facility in DeWitt, Iowa.
News from GI Plastek (31 December 2002)
Two more onboard at GTMA
The GTMA has strengthened its existing board with the appointment of two new elected members.
News from GTMA (31 December 2002)
Moves to support motion control
Mitsubishi Electric has found that motion control is an expanding area of automation, and has brought together a team of experts to provide a level of support it reckons is not matched elsewhere. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (31 December 2002)
Servo takes on dynamic applications
The software for the new Posidyn SDS 4000 servo drive series is fully compatible with the vector-controlled frequency inverters of the Stober Posidrive FDS 4000 series.
News from Stober Drives (31 December 2002)
Northern offensive for 3T
Newbury based rapid product development specialist 3T RPD is opening a new sales office in January 2003 to strengthen its presence in the North and Midlands regions.
News from 3T RPD (31 December 2002)
Test services for all the fun of the fair
The National Association for Leisure Industry Certification has recognised TUV International for the inspection and certification of fairground and amusement park machinery and structures.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (31 December 2002)
Polymer helps with new-wave hydraulics
User Application Article When selecting a suitable polymer to use in critical bearing areas of its hydraulic equipment, Danfoss selected Victrex Peek polymer for its wear resistance, low friction and chemical compatibility.
News from Victrex (31 December 2002)
Indexing mechanisms in steel and stainless
JW Winco now offers steel and stainless steel indexing mechanisms.
News from Winco (31 December 2002)
Noncontact brakes keep paperboard plant running
User Application Article EBU series hysteresis brakes have eliminated both wastage and maintenance downtime at Iggesund Paperboard by replacing a friction based tension control system used on a large shrink-wrapping machine. Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain (31 December 2002)
Chinese testers pick BEAB brains
Staff from test laboratories across the Republic of China visited the UK recently to improve their knowledge and understanding of European certification and product testing.
News from ASTA BEAB Certification Services (30 December 2002)
Process knowledge system to aid oil project
The Honeywell Industry Solutions business has received an $11.4 million order for automation systems and services in support of the Magnolia Deepwater Development Project operated by Conoco.
News from Honeywell Industry Solutions (30 December 2002)
Tester aids Royal Institution Christmas Lectures
Instron teamed up with Professor Tony Ryan, Head of Chemistry at Sheffield University, to present this year's Royal Institution of Great Britain Christmas lectures entitled "Smart stuff".
News from Instron (30 December 2002)
Bearings perform in super-clean environments
NSK's Spacea Series bearings for clean environments integrate the latest materials, lubricants and coatings technologies to provide high performance and reliability. Brochure Available
News from NSK UK (30 December 2002)
Aluminium enclosures come together
Rolec's Aluquick enclosures feature a robust construction and flange plate apertures in the sides, and so several enclosures can be fitted together using the inline coupling kit.
News from OKW Enclosures (30 December 2002)
Digitally corrected differential pressure sensor
The Model DS family from Sensotec includes a wet/wet differential pressure transducer with an onboard module to digitally compensate for temperature change and for fluctuations in line pressure.
News from Sensotec (30 December 2002)
Higher IP ratings for enclosure range
Spelsberg's Red Range enclosures offer four design improvements that have made them tougher, more versatile and more aesthetically pleasing than previous designs. Brochure Available
News from Spelsberg els UK (30 December 2002)
Blind rivet nuts in stainless steel
Torque Control has added to its range of blind rivet nuts in stainless steel.
News from Torque Control (30 December 2002)
Tool adaptation cures moulding problems
User Application Article Toolcraft Plastic's experience at adapting existing mould tools was severely tested recently, when it received over 20 tools from existing customers whose moulders had ceased trading.
News from Toolcraft Plastics (Swindon) (30 December 2002)
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