News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 13 April
to Saturday 19 April 2003
Valve ensures diesel safety offshore
User Application Article The tight shutoff capability of the Amot 4261 emergency air shutoff valve led MTU of Germany to specify the SpeedTrap diesel engine shutdown system. Brochure Available
News from AMOT (18 April 2003)
Vector drive optimises motor speed control
A new high-end AC drive provides closed loop vector control of motor speed, combined with Windows-based configuration and hardware modularity including plug-in industrial networking. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (18 April 2003)
High performance lubricants speed hydroforming
User Application Article For many years Castrol has played an active role in the hydroforming process by developing, supplying and supporting a range of specialised lubricants.
News from Castrol UK (18 April 2003)
Custom cylinders aid solids handling
User Application Article Festo has been selected to provide pneumatic components and systems for the latest product development cycle for Matcon, leading supplier of solids handling containment systems. Brochure Available
News from Festo (18 April 2003)
UK focus to website
A new website has been launched by international pneumatics and automation company Hoerbiger-Origa, dedicated to its UK operation. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (18 April 2003)
Hoses help keep Formula 1 on track
User Application Article High-performance convoluted PTFE hose supplied exclusively to the motor racing industry by Brown and Miller Racing Solutions is now in widespread use by leading Formula 1 racing teams in the UK.
News from Icore International (18 April 2003)
Surf software users share experiences
ICEM recently successfully completed its first programme of users' meetings for ICEM Surf software since it became an independent company late last year.
News from ICEM (18 April 2003)
Thermal imagers move to new applications
The new compact FTI Mini series extends the potential for continuous, online thermal imaging into entirely new areas. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (18 April 2003)
Actuators combine speed with nanometre precision
PI NanoPositioning Group has extensively added to its range of ultra-high-resolution motorised linear actuators. Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics (18 April 2003)
Moisture measurement aids ozone generation
User Application Article Ozone (O3) is increasingly used to purify water as an alternative to chlorination. Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (18 April 2003)
Website focuses on industry-specific solutions
Meech Static Eliminators has launched a new-look website, giving rapid access to information on the full range of Meech solutions. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (18 April 2003)
Insulated bearings reduce train maintenance
User Application Article With the adoption of AC traction motors, longer maintenance free intervals are required for traction motor bearings. Brochure Available
News from NSK UK (18 April 2003)
Orbital welding crosses the Atlantic
Orbimatic has started to put in place a range of US agents and distributors to help introduce the Orbimatic range of orbital TIG welding equipment to the US marketplace.
News from Orbimatic (18 April 2003)
No base needed for through-the-wall connector
Designed for direct mounting through the walls of metal enclosures, Heavycon Advance connectors eliminate the need to use mounting bases, reducing costs by as much as 30% and saving valuable space.
News from Phoenix Contact (18 April 2003)
Progressive cavity pump has novel floating stator
Apart from its flexibility, reduced footprint and ease of use, the Compact Series pump from the PCM Moineau range is the ideal solution for the transfer of food and cosmetic products.
News from PCM Pompes (18 April 2003)
Innovation in the East Midlands
The East Midland's "Innovation Factory" will provide small to medium sized manufacturing companies within the region with fast track support for business acceleration.
News from Pera (18 April 2003)
Automation systems aid human genome project
User Application Article Highly accurate robotic systems using encoder feedback are playing a crucial role in the mapping of the human genome. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (18 April 2003)
Most versatile actuator to date
In launching the LA35 series, SMAC reckons it has produced an actuator with unrivalled versatility. Brochure Available
News from SMAC Europe (18 April 2003)
E-business systems aid fluid-system specification
Swagelok independent sales and service centres offer a complete line of e-business tools in European languages to help end-customers research, specify and purchase Swagelok fluid system components.
News from Swagelok (18 April 2003)
New identity for heat exchanger specialist
Swep International PHE will unveil its new corporate identity as Tranter PHE next month at Achema in Frankfurt.
News from Tranter PHE (18 April 2003)
Lean workshops focus on product development
A new three-day interactive workshop course shows design and manufacturing managers how to better organise and run product development programmes using lean methodology.
News from TICS (18 April 2003)
Compliance issues for exporting to Japan
Exporters of electrical appliances to Japan need to consider particular Japanese cultural preferences and tastes as well as legal requirements.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (18 April 2003)
Vouchers for apprentices
The only difficulty electrical apprentice Sharon Gamblin has with ABB's new range of Housemaster consumer units is deciding how to spend her free educational and lifestyle vouchers.
News from ABB Automation Tech (LV Products) (17 April 2003)
Precise positioning from rotary stage
The RDR-160 is a direct-drive rotary positioning unit that has been designed for precise position and velocity control.
News from Anorad UK (17 April 2003)
Virtual photography contains prototype costs
User Application Article Virtual photography is helping a pioneering UK packaging solutions company to reduce the time and costs associated with delivering new product designs.
News from ARTVPS (17 April 2003)
Virtual photographs impress automotive sector
User Application Article Burrows has expanded its commitment to ART VPS rendering solutions with the addition of a further three high-end RenderDrive 3D rendering systems.
News from ARTVPS (17 April 2003)
Flexibility key to drive family
A ground-breaking family of AC motor drives delivers a radical degree of flexibility and economy for implementing variable speed industrial applications. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (17 April 2003)
Infra-red detectors go on show
The latest products from Cedip Infrared Systems will be shown at a number of important European exhibitions this summer. Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (17 April 2003)
Rotary pumps have all options covered
Oberdorfer Pumps offers a full range of rotary pumps for industrial and OEM applications.
News from ESE (17 April 2003)
European motor drive vendor of the year
SEW Eurodrive has been named "European motor drive vendor of the year" by the independent industrial automation market research company IMS Research.
News from IMS Research (17 April 2003)
Expansion for website
MK Profile Systems has expanded its UK website, with new features such as catalogue downloads, product data downloads, fast track literature requests, product stories and case studies.
News from MK Profile Systems (17 April 2003)
Software speeds machine vision applications
ActivVisionTools is a family of ActiveX components, which enables designers to configure machine vision applications intuitively, with no need to acquire complex new programming skills. Brochure Available
News from Multipix Imaging (17 April 2003)
Scandinavian distribution for RP systems
Objet Geometries has signed a partnership agreement for Acma to market and sell its products in the Scandinavian region.
News from Objet Geometries Europe (17 April 2003)
Risk-free distribution boards help secure data
A new range of secured power distribution boards can be expanded or contracted as a building's occupancy level rises or falls.
News from ABB Automation Tech (LV Products) (17 April 2003)
Radiometer offers the wide range and sensitivity
The TREC 1600 is claimed to be the world's only radiometer that can actually control the precise exposure (dose) of irradiation in research, medical and production applications.
News from Able Instruments and Controls (16 April 2003)
Custom engineered solutions in pinch valves
Pinch valve manufacturer Acro Associates offers engineered solutions for pinching flexible tubing and disposable tube sets sized from 1.6 to 19mm.
News from Acro Associates (16 April 2003)
Blower speeds transfer of dry bulk products
A new generation of high performance blowers for the truck industry offers better performance, improved reliability and quieter operation than other positive displacement blowers.
News from Edwards (16 April 2003)
Awards for engineering software developers
Cadwire.net has launched the Cadwire Innovator Awards, which will be presented at COFES 2003 on 17th May 2003.
News from Cadwire (16 April 2003)
AC drives take the biscuit
User Application Article At the Burton Biscuits plant in Cwmbran, South Wales, drives from Control Techniques feature in two of the latest projects. Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques (16 April 2003)
Swinghandle range expands to new applications
The 1100 series of swinghandles from Emka is developing to meet the needs of specialist panel builders in the UK. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (16 April 2003)
Industrial troubleshooter works harder
Fluke has extended its Industrial ScopeMeter 120 Series of integrated industrial troubleshooting tools. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (16 April 2003)
Round beam provides precise plastics welding
New form Fisba Optik, the Ultra family of laser welding equipment is fibre-beam-delivered to provide a round and homogeneous beam.
News from Fisba Optik (16 April 2003)
CFD preprocessor imports complex CAD models
Fluent's Gambit 2.1 preprocessor, due for general release in the next month, will include native Catia V4 translation.
News from Fluent (16 April 2003)
Programmable automation controller leads the way
GE Fanuc Automation has introduced a powerful family of programmable automation controllers, at the heart of its revolutionary new PACSystems. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (16 April 2003)
Injection moulding wins awards
GI Plastek received three awards at the Structural Plastic Conference recently held in Nashville, Tennessee.
News from GI Plastek (16 April 2003)
Volvo uses same fastener for ten years
User Application Article Huck Fasteners has recently passed a major milestone in working with one of Europe's biggest names. Brochure Available
News from Alcoa Fastening Systems (16 April 2003)
Frost and Sullivan names number one
Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions (ACS) has been named 2003 Industrial Controls Solutions Company of the Year by Frost and Sullivan.
News from Honeywell Industry Solutions (16 April 2003)
Easy access to rack-mounting batteries
IBT has added four new models to its BT-FT range, all with front access terminals for ease of installation and maintenance.
News from IBT Power (16 April 2003)
Symposium tackles waste treatment technologies
The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) is holding an international symposium on waste treatment technologies.
News from Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) (16 April 2003)
Register verifies orbital welding competence
The Orbital Welding Engineer Register (or TOWER) is a new resource to assist companies who wish to employ people skilled in the use of orbital welding equipment.
News from Orbital Welding Engineer Register (16 April 2003)
Panel fasteners feature captive screws
Two new types of PEM self-clinching panel fasteners are designed to enable easy access to components subsequent to assembly.
News from PennEngineering (16 April 2003)
Handling systems sweeten sugar output
User Application Article New bulk sugar handling systems have upgraded British Sugar plants in York and Wissington, Norfolk, and have raised output and provided a number of other operational and safety advantages.
News from Robson Handling Technology (16 April 2003)
New name in rapid prototyping
Springer Rapid Industries is the UK's first single-source project management supplier of world-leading rapid tooling and production services to companies in all industry sectors.
News from Springer Rapid Industries (16 April 2003)
Bearings respond to papermakers' demands
A strong trend in the paper industry to increase machine output has put new pressure on bearing performance. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (16 April 2003)
Load cell ensures Leon's compliance
User Application Article To ensure that its products operate throughout Europe, Leon Engineering has designed a practical, yet accurate range of retail scales that meet all the desired EU standards.
News from Vishay Transducers UK (16 April 2003)
Motion controllers join the range
Mechatronics specialist Unimatic Engineers is to distribute the Trio range of motion controllers alongside the precision motion machine elements already in its product portfolio.
News from Unimatic Engineers (16 April 2003)
Double-ended press-fit ball plungers
JW Winco has a new range of double-ended press-fit ball plungers.
News from Winco (16 April 2003)
Frugal optical approach to proximity sensing
The new TS range of opto-photo-interrupters from Active can be supplied in five body styles designed for printed circuit board mounting.
News from Active Switch and Sensor (15 April 2003)
Sensors solve short stroke cylinder problems
Balluff reckons it has the ideal solution for sensing on compact short stroke pneumatic cylinders.
News from Balluff UK (15 April 2003)
Terminal blocks are drop-in replacements
The Klemsan range of DIN rail mounted terminal blocks offers a wide choice of size, colour and ratings combined with full drop-in compatibility with other manufacturers' terminal products.
News from Ce-Tek (15 April 2003)
Relief valve handles low pressures accurately
Circle Seal L500 Series low pressure relief valves have been developed to overcome the traditional inefficiencies that are said to be common with today's typical low pressure devices.
News from Circor Instrumentation (15 April 2003)
Congress on the future of engineering software
Three new sponsors have signed up in support of COFES2003, the congress on the future of engineering software to be held from 15th to 18th May 2003, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
News from Cyon Research (15 April 2003)
University links with national motorcycle academy
Coventry University has teamed up with the Auto Cycle Union to offer an insight into the technical and engineering side of motorcycle racing to students in the ACU Academy.
News from Coventry University (15 April 2003)
Vicenzi becomes Co-Chairman of EUROMIM
Dr Bruno Vicenzi of Italian based MIM producer Mimitalia has agreed to become the Co-Chairman of the EUROMIM group.
News from European Powder Metallurgy Association (15 April 2003)
Breakers protect supplies from faulty loads
A novel electronic circuit breaker can selectively protect individual component circuits powered from single switch-mode power supplies. Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers (15 April 2003)
Parker picks up premier award
Festo has awarded Parker Hydraulics and Pneumatics its "Premier of the year" title. Brochure Available
News from Festo (15 April 2003)
Transmissions debut at quarrying show
Flender Power Transmission is exhibiting at Hillhead for the first time, with an extensive range of gear units, geared motors and ATEX compliant couplings for heavy industry.
News from Siemens Flender (15 April 2003)
Heat exchanger simulation aids process design
Aspen Technology reckons it has made a major advance in the design and operation of processes involving multistream heat exchangers.
News from Aspen Technology (15 April 2003)
High-performance eddy current measurement
Lion Precision's new Inductive division has released its first in a series of new eddy current measurement systems, the ECL100.
News from Lion Precision Inductive (15 April 2003)
US defence contractor places company's top order
Laserdyne Systems has received an order from a leading North American defence contractor totalling in excess of $2.5 million.
News from Prima North America (15 April 2003)
Brushless motors go direct
A new range of brushless motors enables engineers to dispense with power transmission components such as gearboxes, couplings, toothed belts, sprockets and chains.
News from Motor Technology (15 April 2003)
New horizons in temperature measurement
"New horizons in temperature measurement and control" is a new publication that introduces the full range of products from Omega Engineering. Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (15 April 2003)
Joysticks are tough enough for cab use
Penny and Giles is launching a new family of robust multi-axis joysticks designed for demanding hydraulics control applications. Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (15 April 2003)
Rotary sensor turns to motorsport
A new family of rugged sealed rotary sensors is designed for applications in motorsport and industrial markets. Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (15 April 2003)
Terminal blocks are approved for hazards
Providing connection facilities for printed circuit boards designed to be used in hazardous areas is straightforward with Phoenix Contact's new range of Combicon Ex-approved PCB terminal blocks.
News from Phoenix Contact (15 April 2003)
Software simplifies electrical testing
Robin is offering free 14-day evaluations of its easy-to-use, Windows-based, software packages for 16th Edition installation testing and portable appliance testing, PowerCert II and PowerPAT Plus.
News from Robin Electronics (15 April 2003)
Safety interfaces board the bus
Erwin Sick has extended its range of Intelliface safety interfaces into the most exciting area of safety technology development - the safety bus network.
News from Sick (UK) (15 April 2003)
Novel steel specified for Iranian urea plant
User Application Article The high-pressure vessels in the new Assaluehy urea production plant in Iran are being constructed in Sandvik Material Technology's recently developed Sandvik Safurex steel grade.
News from Sandvik Materials Technology UK (15 April 2003)
Filters protect Italian rail workers
User Application Article Specialist lightning protection manufacturer PolyPhaser has developed a new application to protect trackside rail workers in Italy.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Polyphaser (15 April 2003)
Guides smooth the way to real coffee
User Application Article Compact linear guides are a crucial component in a novel approach to coffee making.
News from THK UK (15 April 2003)
Controller takes on heavy-duty robots
The TS2000 controller offers enhanced monitoring and control for the most heavy-duty robots in the TM Robotics range. Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) (15 April 2003)
Current probes pack in the features
The new Micro Clamp series of AC current probes from LEM for current measurements up to 300A RMS combine a lot of features in a compact design.
News from LEM Instruments (15 April 2003)
Jaech comes onboard
Jeremy Jaech has joined the board of directors at Alibre.
News from Alibre (14 April 2003)
United Utilities meets guidelines for abstraction
An automatic flow measurement and logging system from ABB is helping United Utilities to regulate its water abstraction from boreholes and surface waters at a number of its sites.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (14 April 2003)
Turvey to bring focus and growth
Mark Turvey has been appointed Business Development Manager for Colchester-based Astralux Dynamics.
News from Astralux Dynamics (14 April 2003)
Conference to tackle pressure surges
The 9th International Conference on Pressure Surges will build on the success of its predecessors by focusing on the successful applications and the latest research.
News from BHR Group (14 April 2003)
Programme targets a new generation
The Delmia Academic Partner Programme (DAPP) is intended to help engineers learn more about their future careers at the same time as better preparing them for their first posts.
News from Delmia (14 April 2003)
Acquisitions provide virtual acoustic prototyping
ESI Group has developed a complete new virtual acoustic prototyping solution.
News from ESI Group (14 April 2003)
Colourful characters on display
Forge Europa has expanded its range of 200mm character height numeric LED displays to incorporate a vast range of illuminated colours.
News from Forge Europa (14 April 2003)
Bespoke switchgear for Siberian oilfield
User Application Article Cimplicity software is used to provide vital power management of the electricity generated for the process system infrastructure at a custom-built modularised packaged substation in Kharyaga, Siberia. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (14 April 2003)
Mobile CAD package gains new modeller
GiveMePower has licensed Spatial's 3D ACIS modeller.
News from GiveMePower Corporation (14 April 2003)
Transducers set the standard for calibration
TOP transfer transducers provide greater accuracy in checking calibration equipment with a repeatability of up to ten times better than required in the ISO376 force calibration standard. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (14 April 2003)
Airbus looks to recruit
Jimfinder.com has signed a new contract with Airbus.
News from Jimfinder.com (14 April 2003)
Tutorial explains object-oriented control
Micro-Robotics has published a comprehensive new tutorial guide for the latest version of Venom-SC. Brochure Available
News from Micro-Robotics (14 April 2003)
Plastics data come together
Moldflow has set up a partnership with Granta Design, supplier of the CES Optimal Polymer Selector.
News from Moldflow (Europe) (14 April 2003)
Novel breakers feature speedy switching
A new modular range of moulded case circuit breakers is packed with new features, including an unusual double break contact for switching.
News from Moeller Electric (14 April 2003)
Budget does little for manufacturing
The Manufacturing Technologies Association has reacted to the Chancellor's Budget statement.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (14 April 2003)
Sutton takes the helm
David Sutton has been appointed Group Managing Director of Noble Denton Holdings.
News from Noble Denton Europe (14 April 2003)
Bearings can live with dirty lubricant
A new bearing steel delivers up to 10 times the life of conventional bearings under conditions of contaminated lubricant. Brochure Available
News from NSK UK (14 April 2003)
Conference set for Cranfield
The Process Industries Centre for Manufacturing Excellence, PICME, holds its second annual conference at the Cranfield Management Development Centre on Tuesday 5th June 5 2003.
News from PICME (14 April 2003)
New source for temperature sensors
Platinum Sensors is a newly formed company which has been appointed as the official distributor of temperature sensors produced by Heraeus Sensor-Nite.
News from Platinum Sensors (14 April 2003)
Taking control at low flow rates
A new brochure details the Honsberg range of metering and control products for the control of gases or liquids at low flow rates. Brochure Available
News from PVL (14 April 2003)
Modular UPS assures single- or three-phase supply
The 19in rack-mount units in the Multi Dialog-R UPS range can be installed individually, in parallel or as an N+1 configuration, to guarantee the ultimate protection for any application.
News from Riello UPS (14 April 2003)
Free software speeds control systems design
The Rockwell Automation Integrated Software Environment (RAISE) is a family of powerful, easy-to-use applications to assist engineers in the design of control systems.
News from Rockwell Automation (14 April 2003)
Research focuses on low-temperature processes
A new research project is set to deliver dramatic cost savings in reduced-temperature compounding of uPVC and in reduced temperature extrusion of solid uPVC profiles.
News from Smithers Rapra (14 April 2003)
Sensor is complete vision system in one
New from Sensopart are CCD and CMOS vision sensors.
News from Sensopart UK (14 April 2003)
Fluoroelastomer offers low-temperature performance
Leading performance plastics group Saint-Gobain has launched a new proprietary material, OmniFlex.
News from Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (14 April 2003)
ATEX - the countdown to compliance
Sira Test and Certification summarises both ATEX Directives and the requirements of each.
News from Sira (14 April 2003)
Bear to provide stronger local support
As part of a strategic restructuring, leading specialist valve manufacturer Sudmo has appointed Colin Bear as Commercial Manager for its UK operation.
News from Sudmo UK (14 April 2003)
Fibre testing on the bench and in the field
Tritec Developments is now offering a range of test and measurement equipment from KD Optics.
News from Tritec Developments (14 April 2003)
New requirements for Chinese exports
Companies exporting to China need to be aware that from 30th April 2003, CCIB or CCEE marks can no longer be used for products imported into or sold in China.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (14 April 2003)
Mechanical keyless pushbutton code door lock
Zhejiang Devote Co, a lock manufacturer from China, has introduced what it describes as a mechanical keyless pushbutton code door lock.
News from Zhejiang Devote Co (14 April 2003)
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