News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 26 January
to Saturday 1 February 2003
DC drives shrink in size and cost
The DCS 500-A5 DC drive is 25% smaller than its predecessor, with a compact design that makes it the market's smallest product in the 1000-2000A range.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (31 January 2003)
Open-frame PID controllers cut installation costs
Available from Audon Electronics is a novel range of low-cost open-frame temperature/process controllers.
News from Audon Electronics (31 January 2003)
Dual pressure switch gains ATEX 100 approval
Barksdale Control Products will launch its first electronic pressure switch to receive the coveted ATEX 100 approval at MTEC 2003. Brochure Available
News from Barksdale Control Products (31 January 2003)
Display of intrinsically safe text and graphics
Beka Associates has a new intrinsically safe panel mounting instrument that can display text and simple graphics in a hazardous area. Brochure Available
News from Beka associates (31 January 2003)
Bicycle design is a museum piece
Coventry University graduate Matt Tongue is on a fast track to the top all thanks to his innovative bicycle design.
News from Coventry University (31 January 2003)
Industrial lubricants and services described
The world's most complete package of industrial lubricants and services is described in a new full colour brochure from Dow Corning's UK and Ireland channel partner.
News from Greeff (31 January 2003)
The future is yellow
INA has introduced new, highly distinctive, yellow packaging. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (31 January 2003)
Upgrade for noise and vibration analysis
SmartOffice is M+P International's complete solution for noise and vibration measurement, analysis and reporting.
News from M+P International (31 January 2003)
Nylon casting produces complex prototypes
New patented technology allows complex parts to be vacuum cast in nylon for the first time. Brochure Available
News from MCP Tooling Technologies (31 January 2003)
Connectors simplify AS-i field wiring
Matching AS-i field wiring to the precise requirements of the application, and providing AS-i I/O facilities within control panels, are made even easier by the latest AS-i products.
News from Phoenix Contact (31 January 2003)
UK Government increases investment in PICME
The Process Industries Centre for Manufacturing Excellence has won an additional GBP 2.25 million funding package from the UK Government.
News from PICME (31 January 2003)
Level probes avoid common capacitive problems
Rechner level probes are unique in the way that they work and are now available with evaluation units integral in the head of the level probe.
News from Rechner UK (31 January 2003)
Proximity sensors come with ATEX certification
Rechner's range of capacitive proximity sensors already includes devices certified StEx "for use in explosion danger areas with combustible dust", and these are now available with ATEX certification.
News from Rechner UK (31 January 2003)
Course promotes good measurement practice
Sira has a new one day course on calibration, traceability and good measurement practice.
News from Sira (31 January 2003)
Modular platform simplifies process sampling
New modular platform components and configurator software make it easy to develop complete process analyser and sample-handling systems using an ANSI/ISA76.00.02-compliant miniature modular design.
News from Swagelok (31 January 2003)
Alloy bushes survive the wear and tear of mining
User Application Article Euclid Hitachi is moving towards respecifying the kingpin bushes for all of its dump trucks, based on the novel alloy ToughMet.
News from Brush Wellman (30 January 2003)
Servo drives speed fish finger packaging
User Application Article When Youngs Bluecrest Seafood decided to upgrade a packing line for fish fingers, it opted to "do it itself" using the M'Ax servo system with SLM technology from Control Techniques. Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques (30 January 2003)
Five-axis machining set to boom
Leading CAM software developer Delcam is predicting that 2003 will be the year when five-axis machining moves away from its niche applications. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (30 January 2003)
Resin aids ski-boot closure at low temperatures
User Application Article Two stars of the latest winter sports range from Benetton, the Nordica Smartech 10 and 12 ski boot models, feature new closure systems called the Total Fit System (TFS) and Ready Lock.
News from DuPont (UK) (30 January 2003)
Thermal processing equipment capabilities in print
Elmetherm has a new brochure that demonstrate its capabilities in thermal processing equipment and associated systems across a wide range of processes and sectors.
News from Elmetherm (30 January 2003)
Helical gearboxes take over at UK power plant
User Application Article A Midlands power station is set to replace all its existing gearboxes with Flender FZG helical units.
News from Siemens Flender (30 January 2003)
Fastener exhibition includes seminar programme
Fastener Fair 2003 will be held at the Donington International Exhibition Centre on the 21st and 22nd May 2003.
News from Fastener Fair (30 January 2003)
Load cells protected against side loads
The HLC series of load cells from HBM has been improved by increasing the side load sensitivity. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (30 January 2003)
Further investment ahead for Lorien
Despite difficult economic conditions, excellent partnerships with clients have helped to ensure a successful year for Lichfield-based Lorien Engineering Solutions.
News from Lorien Engineering Solutions (30 January 2003)
Latch saves power for relay applications
Designed with power-saving latching coils, the DQ power relay from Matsushita Electric Works allows applications such as battery backed timer switches to use relays with higher capacities - up to 30A.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (30 January 2003)
Patent for manufacturing system
Machine Vision Products has been granted a United States Patent for its CIMCIS computer integrated manufacturing control and information system.
News from Machine Vision Products (30 January 2003)
More functions for noncontact measurement
Mitutoyo has extended its range of Quick Vision series noncontact measuring systems. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) (30 January 2003)
Project to address floating production systems
A new joint industry project will address safe floating production operations for the oil industry.
News from Noble Denton Europe (30 January 2003)
Certification for emissions monitors
Sira Certification Service has been accredited by UKAS to certify personnel carrying out manual stack emission monitoring.
News from Sira (30 January 2003)
All-in-one flowmeter takes on steam applications
Diva is the first spring-loaded variable area flowmeter to integrate a flow sensing device, temperature sensor, connection accessories and flow computer into a compact unit.
News from Spirax Sarco (30 January 2003)
Carbon ceramics put the brake on Indy Cars
User Application Article Surface Transforms has received its first order from one of the most successful teams that competes in the US Indy Racing League (IRL).
News from Surface Transforms (30 January 2003)
Hydraulic accumulators safeguard lubrication
User Application Article In any industrial application requiring pressurised lubrication during powering down there is always the risk of severe damage being caused to equipment if the supply of pressurised oil fails. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (30 January 2003)
Training courses provide certified AS-i engineers
Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) and the AS-Interface UK trade association are to run a series of training courses aimed at producing certified AS-i engineers.
News from AS-Interface UK (29 January 2003)
Industrial computer system for real-time control
New from the BF Group is Axiom's ICS-460/ICS-480 industrial computer system for real-time control applications.
News from BF Technology (29 January 2003)
Record growth for infra-red camera maker
Cedip Infrared Systems has ended its 2002 financial year with record growth in sales and net profit. Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (29 January 2003)
Acquisition system covers many sources onboard
User Application Article Digi International was chosen by Quality Positioning Systems (QPS) to create a solution to connect a large number of serial devices with very high data flows to a single PC.
News from Digi International (29 January 2003)
Clamps reduce manifold complexity
User Application Article Oil and gas specialist Destec Engineering has won a GBP 750,000 contract to supply its GSB single-bolt clamps to ABB Offshore Systems for use in the Snohvit liquefied natural gas project.
News from Destec Engineering (29 January 2003)
Proximity switches for valve-position monitoring
IFM Electronic is now offering one of Europe's largest ranges of inductive proximity switches for valve-position monitoring applications, making it easy for users to benefit from dependable and cost-e Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (29 January 2003)
Meter claims ultimate in low-flow performance
A radical new design of single Z tube Coriolis mass flowmeter created specifically to handle low flow has been launched by Krohne.
News from Krohne (29 January 2003)
Precision motion platform runs in high vacuum
User Application Article The Nutec engineering team was asked to design a four-axis precision motion platform within a very compact envelope which would be fitted within a high vacuum chamber.
News from Laser Lines (Industrial and Medical) (29 January 2003)
Laser marking systems are quick and permanent
Laser Lines (Industrial and Medical) specialises in laser marking all types of components for just about every industrial and consumer sector.
News from Laser Lines (Industrial and Medical) (29 January 2003)
Single-function timers are simple to apply
Three new economical, easy-to-use single-function timers are the latest additions to the popular H3DS range of compact electronic timers from Omron Electronics. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (29 January 2003)
Bespoke fixture boosts optical glass testing
User Application Article Owens Design has delivered a large optical test fixture to a leading global manufacturing reseller in Europe that was facing tighter regulations on its optical glass products.
News from Owens Design (29 January 2003)
Design prize split five ways
The Parker Pneumatic Design Prize for 2002 has been shared by five students within Londonûs Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, Department of Mechanical Engineering. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (29 January 2003)
Finding ways to test reactors of the future
Phoenix Inspection Systems is developing new techniques to inspect the next generation of nuclear reactors.
News from Phoenix Inspection Systems (29 January 2003)
Focal point for surface coating excellence
Poeton Industries has completed a GBP 120,000 investment in its Gloucester Technology Centre, creating a focal point of surface coating excellence within the Poeton Group.
News from Poeton Industries (29 January 2003)
Guidelines for Profinet installation
The most important criteria for broad acceptance of Ethernet in industrial automation applications include ease of handling during installation, communication and engineering.
News from Profibus Group (29 January 2003)
Gantry systems take print heads to any position
User Application Article Inkjet coding is a prime application area where RA Rodriguez adds considerable value.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (29 January 2003)
Novel high-tech design for planetary gear
The new PH series satisfies market requirements for low-backlash planetary gears with higher torsional stiffness and stability together with a longer operational life for the output shaft bearings.
News from Stober Drives (29 January 2003)
3D parts library boosts TopSolid functionality
Available now, Trace Parts v2.1.1 SP2 is compatible with the all new release 2003 of TopSolid.
News from TraceParts (29 January 2003)
Hydrocarbon sensor keeps active 24 hours a day
The WhiteKnight is a novel "belt-type" hydrocarbon sensor that can wrap around objects and take odd shapes.
News from TX Technology Corp (29 January 2003)
Recorders meet FDA requirements
ABB's InformIT SM Series videographic recorders are now available with documentation detailing their compliance with the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) 21 CFR Part 11 regulations.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (28 January 2003)
Scale incorporates super hybrid sensor technology
The FCi counting scale replaces the very popular FC counting scale from A and D Weighing.
News from A and D Weighing (28 January 2003)
Software simplifies complex mouldmaking projects
User Application Article To survive and thrive in the face of increasing international competition, Chicago Mold Engineering concentrates on large and complex mouldmaking projects. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (28 January 2003)
Delcam is soft option for Toshiba
Delcam has been selected as the global CAM partner of Toshiba Machine, one of the leading suppliers of high-speed machining centres in Japan and North America. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (28 January 2003)
Low parts count boosts pump reliability
Price Pump has expanded its AOD pump range with three new sizes for flow rates uo to 35m3/h and heads to 70m.
News from ESE (28 January 2003)
Powerful performance from safety strobes
New from European Safety Systems are the MB005 and MB010 5 and 10J xenon strobe beacons.
News from European Safety Systems (28 January 2003)
Checker provides calibration for torque wrenches
The Model 6736 Series torque wrench checker is ideal for use in the fastening market, but can also be used in R and D, process control, quality assurance, calibration or even OEM situations.
News from Lebow Products (28 January 2003)
Load cells are low on profile and cost
New from Lebow Products is the Model 3149-FR series of precision fatigue-resistant low-profile low-capacity load cells.
News from Lebow Products (28 January 2003)
CAD and document management software explained
Oasys is holding two half-day seminars on Tuesday 4th March 2003 in London to promote its CAD products and Columbus document management software.
News from Oasys (28 January 2003)
Self-locking fasteners meet locking torque specs
PEM self-locking self-clinching fasteners are designed with a unique Pemflex self-locking feature to meet NASM25027 locking torque performance requirements.
News from PennEngineering (28 January 2003)
Kit has the lot to test to the 16th Edition
A complete electrical installation kit, comprising portable tester, holdall and accessories, provides the five primary test functions required by the 16th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations.
News from Robin Electronics (28 January 2003)
Root cause analysis provides positive improvements
Reliability Center has released a new version of its award winning Proact software.
News from Reliability Center (28 January 2003)
Controller provides class-leading crane stability
Street Crane describes its XY-Zero load stability system as the latest advance in precision crane control.
News from Street Crane (28 January 2003)
Controller handles up to four pressure sensors
SMC's new multichannel controller saves space by accommodating up to four air-pressure sensors from the latest PSE530 range.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (28 January 2003)
Digital force gauge has graphic display
The latest Andilog force gauge from SE Systems features a wide range of user functions.
News from SE Systems (28 January 2003)
Plating gives extra life to evaporation masks
Tecan has new surface plating options for its high-performance evaporation masks, delivering significant increases in operational life by virtually eradicating damage from current cleaning processes.
News from Tecan (28 January 2003)
US Army orders exhaust simulation software
Thermoanayltics has won a contract to develop a specialised software program for the US Army.
News from Thermoanalytics Europe (28 January 2003)
Upgrade for thermal analysis
Thermoanalytics has released new versions of all its software products.
News from Thermoanalytics Europe (28 January 2003)
Siren raises its voice to be heard
Werma has developed a loud siren that automatically adjusts its sound output to the background noise level.
News from Werma Signaltechnik (28 January 2003)
Three-tone gong is easier on the ear
In applications with a high level of background noise relatively loud signal tones are needed.
News from Werma Signaltechnik (28 January 2003)
Radio modules simplify vehicle management
User Application Article Highlighting the breadth of applications now employing wireless technology, AeroComm has supplied transceivers for a range of vehicle management applications.
News from Aerocomm (27 January 2003)
No "nasties" in synthetic tapping paste
Castrol continues its development of safer engineering products with the introduction of Variocut WCW - a synthetic tapping paste, free from sulphur, chlorine and heavy metals.
News from Castrol UK (27 January 2003)
Software speeds magnet design
As part of its ongoing commitment to develop innovative products and services, Electron Energy Corp has begun using high-performance 2D and 3D electromagnetic design computer software.
News from Electron Energy Corporation (27 January 2003)
Academic pricing for Solidthinking
Evoqe has launched a new promotion for students, instructors and educational institutions.
News from Evoqe (27 January 2003)
Speedy upgrade for 3D surface modelling
Solidthinking 5.1 is now shipping on both Windows 9x/NT/2000/Me/XP and Macintosh 9.x platforms.
News from Evoqe (27 January 2003)
Handy selection for handheld test tools
Fluke has just released its 2003 test tools catalogue. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (27 January 2003)
Relay provides "ideal" industrial interface
Finder has a new interface relay it reckons is ideal for applications requiring a high-isolation high-speed easy-maintenance interface between control logic and the industrial environment.
News from Finder (27 January 2003)
Wider appeal for plastics partnership
Faraday Plastics has launched an affiliate membership scheme that is designed to bring its innovative work to more and more companies and academic partners.
News from Faraday Plastics (27 January 2003)
Automation system increases Vectra productivity
User Application Article Vauxhall is using the GE Fanuc operator control and visualisation software Cimplicity Plant Edition at its fully modernised plant in Ellesmere Port. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (27 January 2003)
Mouldmakers make for Coventry
The GTMA, BPF and IOM3 are jointly sponsoring the 2003 Mouldmaking conference in Coventry.
News from GTMA (27 January 2003)
Stock holding provides subcontracting edge
User Application Article Some subcontractors are extending the service they offer to manufacturers by not only producing components but also stocking them free of charge for subsequent delivery when needed, just-in-time.
News from Holifield (Oxford) (27 January 2003)
Adapter supplies international mains sockets
The new MPE CR-10 universal AC/DC wall adapter from Hunter Electronic Components is a single 10W adapter with multiple-mating country-specific plug sockets.
News from Inelco Hunter (27 January 2003)
Problems with plugged filters?
Industrial Tomography Systems of Manchester is looking for companies that are experiencing problems with pressure filtration that are proving hard to solve.
News from Industrial Tomography Systems (27 January 2003)
Decentralisation drives inverter market
According to a recent European study, drives customers expect their use of decentralised drives to increase significantly over the next few years.
News from IMS Research (27 January 2003)
Transfer pumps won't unravel wrapped materials
A modified material transfer pump provides packaging automation professionals with the ability to move various types of wrapped materials from one place to another without unwrapping or unravelling.
News from KV (27 January 2003)
Green seal of approval for ceramics production
The UK operations of Morgan Advanced Ceramics have achieved ISO14001, the internationally recognised standard for corporate environmental management.
News from Morgan Advanced Ceramics (27 January 2003)
Visualisation package upgrades compatibility
The latest NavisWorks 2 point release delivers support for SolidWorks 2003, Cadpipe 7 and CAD-Duct plus great improvements in its DGN reader.
News from NavisWorks (27 January 2003)
Belgacom orders Cat 6 solution
Nexans has been awarded the contract for cabling the two Belgacom U+T Towers in Brussels with a LANmark Category 6 solution.
News from Nexans (27 January 2003)
Plants certified green for bearing production
All Minebea Group plants worldwide have obtained ISO14001 certification, the international standard for environmental management systems.
News from NMB-Minebea (27 January 2003)
Powerful claims for audiosonic acoustic cleaner
Following extensive acoustic laboratory development work and field trials, Primasonics International has released what it claims to be the most powerful audiosonic acoustic cleaner available.
News from Primasonics International (27 January 2003)
German office boosts support for PSE
Process Systems Enterprise has opened a German office in Cologne.
News from Process Systems Enterprise (27 January 2003)
No-friction solution to rotary displacement
The RCDT rotary displacement sensor from RDP Electronics addresses the problems of accurate rotational measurement of a shaft through the application of a capacitive, noncontact technique. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (27 January 2003)
One-stop shop for display and instrumentation
Display and instrumentation manufacturer Spectra has recently launched a new comprehensive website.
News from Spectra Displays (27 January 2003)
UK manufacturer aims for automotive growth
Sarnatech BNL is targeting substantial growth in the worldwide automotive industry after a restructuring programme within its holding group.
News from BNL (UK) (27 January 2003)
Robotic system offers nanometre precision
The Alio Industries Hexapod six-axis parallel kinematic robotic system promises to revolutionise the manufacturing processes of products requiring nanometer resolution and repeatability.
News from Stratton Technologies (27 January 2003)
Compact beacon signals danger
A critical factor in the use of installation beacons is often the length of the thread once installed.
News from Werma Signaltechnik (27 January 2003)
Beacons for control panels and switchgear
Werma offers a range of beacons in different sizes specially designed for use in control panels and switchgear.
News from Werma Signaltechnik (27 January 2003)
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