News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 27 April
to Saturday 3 May 2003
Simulation aids power station training programme
User Application Article Simulation software has played a key role in the development of a state-of-the-art, hands-on training programme to improve the skills of operators at Surry Power Station. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 2 May 2003)
Analysis reflects design changes
Algor's InCAD technology for direct CAD/CAE data exchange now includes full associativity with each design change for Autodesk Inventor, Pro/Engineer, Solid Edge and SolidWorks.
News from Algor ( 2 May 2003)
Manual helps with FEA for universities
Algor's university licences will now include "FEA in practice", a course curriculum package with materials to assist in incorporating FEA into the classroom.
News from Algor ( 2 May 2003)
Interface supports all analyses
The Algor Fempro single-user interface with full finite element modelling, results evaluation and presentation environments, is now available for all Algor analysis types.
News from Algor ( 2 May 2003)
Subaru recognises continuing performance
Alcoa Fujikura has been awarded the Subaru President's Award for 2002.
News from Alcoa Fujikura ( 2 May 2003)
Novel piezo valve keeps its cool
The Piezotronic proportional valve is ideal for medical and analytical applications where it is imperative that no heat transfer takes place from the valve to the fluid.
News from Asco Numatics ( 2 May 2003)
Building information aids mechanical system design
User Application Article Acco Engineered Systems, one of the ten largest mechanical contractors in the USA, has purchased Autodesk building information modelling solutions. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk ( 2 May 2003)
Courses update on latest packages
AVL has arranged a new series of training courses to update existing and potential users of the latest versions of its Fire and Swift packages.
News from AVL List ( 2 May 2003)
Safety on show at drives event
Euchner (UK) will be exhibiting on stand number C108 at the Drives and Controls 2003 exhibition at the UK NEC from 3rd to 6th June.
News from Euchner (UK) ( 2 May 2003)
Open automation pays early dividend for Indena
User Application Article Emerson Process Management is working on a project with Italian company Indena to automate its plant in Settala, near Milan.
News from Emerson Process Management - Systems and Industry ( 2 May 2003)
Support for overseas exhibitions
GAMBICA has just completed its annual bid to Trade Partners UK for support for UK companies to take part in 11 key international trade fairs in 2003-04.
News from Gambica ( 2 May 2003)
Magnetic reed switches are budget solution
Magnetic reed switches, selected and tailored to meet precise customer requirements, provide lower cost/higher performance solutions to a variety of switching challenges.
News from Gentech International ( 2 May 2003)
Handheld CAD gains laser measurement support
GiveMePower has added laser measurement support to its PowerCAD CE Pro mobile CAD system.
News from GiveMePower Corporation ( 2 May 2003)
Drying and evaporation showcased at Achema
World-class drying and evaporation systems, latest automation control technologies and homogenisation are featured at on the APV stand at Achema, Hall 4.0, booth F9-G10.
News from APV ( 2 May 2003)
Wallchart provides easy reference to TIG welding
All welding departments or workshops should have a copy of the Murex Welding Products' guide to the TIG welding process. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products ( 2 May 2003)
Applications grow for snake-arm robots
User Application Article OCRobotics claims to have made a number of significant commercial breakthroughs in the manufacture of snake-arm robots.
News from OCRobotics ( 2 May 2003)
Valves gain serial control options
Parker Pneumatic has expanded the Moduflex valve system to include serial bus capability. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 2 May 2003)
CADCAM links make light work for programmers
User Application Article The selection of EdgeCAM offline programming software has paid major dividends for Rolls-Royce Marines Michell Bearings business unit by virtually eliminating geometry creation by its programmers.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems ( 2 May 2003)
Davies adds plastics expertise
The Process Industries Centre for Manufacturing Excellence, PICME, has appointed Steve Davies as Manufacturing Adviser - Plastics.
News from PICME ( 2 May 2003)
Specialist FPSO experience secures major contract
Peter Brotherhood has secured a GBP 3.7 million contract to supply two condensing turbo alternator sets via IHC Gusto Engineering.
News from Peter Brotherhood ( 2 May 2003)
Management software looks after UPS systems
Teleguard is a powerful UPS management tool that connects over networks or via a modem, enabling users remotely to supervise and control the status of their UPS installation in real time.
News from Riello UPS ( 2 May 2003)
Actuators chosen for huge Chinese pipeline
Rotork has been selected to supply valve actuators throughout the largest and most significant gas industry distribution project ever planned in China.
News from Rotork Controls ( 2 May 2003)
Medical polymers under the microscope
Dublin was the setting for Rapra Technology's most recent and successful international conference, Medical Polymers 2003.
News from Smithers Rapra ( 2 May 2003)
Multi gas analyser receives MCERTS certificate
As the appointed certification body for the Environment Agency's MCERTS scheme, Sira Certification Service has recently issued a new MCERTS certificate to CBISS.
News from Sira ( 2 May 2003)
Air diaphragm pumps are first with USP approval
New from Tapflo UK is the world's first plastic, air diaphragm pump that is USP (United States Pharmacopoeia) approved.
News from Tapflo (UK) ( 2 May 2003)
Ball plungers minimise metal
JW Winco has expanded its line of ball plungers.
News from Winco ( 2 May 2003)
Valves and actuators gain approval
Worcester valves and Norbro actuators from Flowserve Flow Control have received third-party approval to Safety Integrity Level rating 3 from BASEEFA under the IEC616508 safety systems standard.
News from Flowserve ( 2 May 2003)
Applications certified for Inventor
Algor's InCAD products for Autodesk Inventor were among the first named by Autodesk as Inventor Certified Applications.
News from Algor ( 1 May 2003)
Nastran product offers extensive CAD support
A new Nastran CAE solution provides extensive CAD support, finite element modelling, hybrid solid FEA meshing, results evaluation and presentation capabilities and complementary analysis tools.
News from Algor ( 1 May 2003)
Parts for domestic appliances and garden tools
Years of experience in precision blanking have enabled the Bauer company to apply its expert knowledge of the process to the manufacture of parts for domestic appliances and garden tools.
News from Bauer ( 1 May 2003)
Device servers put legacy PLCs on Ethernet
User Application Article Osram Sylvania is using Digi One IA device servers to connect the PLCs that control its air compressors to its facility CiTect Scada systems in a cost effective way.
News from Digi International ( 1 May 2003)
O-ring range covers standards and oddities
A new full colour catalogue with more than 100 pages is now available on the Dichtomatik O-ring range. Brochure Available
News from Dichtomatik ( 1 May 2003)
Process controllers incorporate text messaging
The 3000 Series of temperature/process controllers incorporates a number of innovative features not available in any competing products, including plain language scrolling text message displays.
News from Eurotherm ( 1 May 2003)
Beware the second-hand "lemon" boiler
User Application Article Fulton Boiler Works has come to the rescue of Friction Dynamics, following the installation of an energy management system that included six "reconditioned" Fulton vertical steam boilers.
News from Fulton Boiler Works ( 1 May 2003)
Haaser brings experience
Long-time industry leader Barry Haaser has joined the LonMark Interoperability Association as Executive Director.
News from LonMark International ( 1 May 2003)
Tall order for Swiss cabling
Nexans has been awarded the cabling contract for Switzerland's tallest building, the Fair Tower, in Basel.
News from Nexans ( 1 May 2003)
Superconducting cable to increase US grid density
Nexans is to manufacture the cable and cryogenic insulation system for the US Department of Energy's high-temperature superconductor power transmission cable project on Long Island.
News from Nexans ( 1 May 2003)
Tool speeds through cable-tie installation
Panduit has developed a novel ergonomic and pneumatic cable tie installation tool.
News from Panduit ( 1 May 2003)
Speedy installation for ring mains
Installing ring-main type power distribution systems for machines and factories is made simpler, faster and less expensive by the new Quickon insulation-displacement T distributor.
News from Phoenix Contact ( 1 May 2003)
Isolators provide new levels of safety
The IS isolator series is a novel and future-leading series of modules for intrinsically safe circuits.
News from Stahl ( 1 May 2003)
Micron measurement with a difference
The Sick OD Hi displacement sensor is a new breed of measurement device claimed to provide the highest resolution for precise applications.
News from Sick (UK) ( 1 May 2003)
Sensor produces real-time pressure maps
Tactilus is a novel electronic tactile force and pressure indicating sensor that allows an engineer to monitor precisely how force is disbursed between any two contacting surfaces in real time.
News from Sensor Products ( 1 May 2003)
Sensor is key to real-time process control
User Application Article Real-time process control for food manufacture has come a significant step closer, thanks to pioneering research work at University College Dublin. Brochure Available
News from Sensor Technology ( 1 May 2003)
Feedthrough terminal puts power on the rails
The WDU 240 is a feedthrough terminal providing convenient and easy heavy duty power connection for rail-mounted terminal assemblies up to 1000V/415A.
News from Weidmuller (UK) ( 1 May 2003)
Program puts Modbus under the microscope
Modsak is a versatile Modbus diagnostic program that can investigate problems in an existing system, help to configure and test a system, or simulate devices and gateways in system development.
News from Wingpath Software Development ( 1 May 2003)
New source for Vickers hydraulic products
Wyko Industrial Services has made an agreement with Eaton to become a new MRO national distributor for the well-known Vickers range of hydraulic products. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK ( 1 May 2003)
Analysis data show their true colours
Superview IV is a novel integrated results environment that offers a full suite of evaluation and presentation options and is now available for all Algor linear analyses.
News from Algor (30 April 2003)
Analysis packages gain modelling support
Algor has added support for the Alibre Design 3D parametric modelling package.
News from Algor (30 April 2003)
New technology makes linear contact easy
Algor has developed new, easy-to-use linear contact analysis capabilities including bonded, welded, free/no contact, surface contact and edge contact.
News from Algor (30 April 2003)
Software grants provide competitive edge
Algor offers finite element analysis and mechanical event simulation software grants to organisations participating in engineering competitions.
News from Algor (30 April 2003)
Book propounds sequential control
A new book from the Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society describes how to create a functional machine control program for industrial equipment that is sequential in nature.
News from American Technical Publishers (30 April 2003)
Building information modelling the UK way
Autodesk has produced a localised UK version of Autodesk Building Systems 3, the most complete building information modelling application for mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineers. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (30 April 2003)
Manufacturing solutions form desktop PLM
Autodesk Inventor Series 7 is the latest version of the best-selling software for 3D design and will soon be joined by the Autodesk Streamline 5 manufacturing collaboration service. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (30 April 2003)
Robot is faster at fastening
The Atlas robotic assembly system can be used to install SpinTite, MaxTite and PlusTite blind threaded rivets reliably and quickly.
News from Atlas Engineering (30 April 2003)
Stainless servo gearmotor keeps it clean
A new servo gearmotor is designed specifically for hygiene-critical environments in the food, biomedical and pharmaceutical industries.
News from Parker Bayside (30 April 2003)
Former MD picks up Irish distribution deal
Galway based C and L Industrial is now the exclusive dealer for Boge compressors and associated compressed air equipment in the Republic of Ireland. Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (30 April 2003)
DTI coughs up to aid emission reduction
Camcon Technology has won a GBP 45,000 Smart Award to undertake a potentially world-beating feasibility study aimed at greatly reducing greenhouse gas emissions from gas and liquid fuel turbines.
News from Camcon Technology (30 April 2003)
Motor range has all ATEX angles covered
Exico UK has the complete range of revised Siemens explosion proof motors to meet the new ATEX directive requirements for potentially explosive gaseous and dust laden atmospheres.
News from Rotor (UK) (30 April 2003)
E-procurement pays dividends for Transco
Premier Farnell has provided Transco, the UK gas distribution company which serves almost 20 million customers, with a bespoke e-procurement solution.
News from Farnell (30 April 2003)
IR thermography extends to manufacturing arena
The ThermoVision A20-series offers an affordable solution for fixed mounted infra-red, measurement and imaging applications. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (30 April 2003)
Guide to centrifugal immersion pumps
Flux Pumps has produced a 24-page brochure detailing its wide range of centrifugal immersion pumps designed for efficiency, safety and reliability.
News from Flux Pumps International (UK) (30 April 2003)
Bycynski's pioneering work recognised
John Bycynski has been inducted into the Structural Plastics Pioneer Club, sponsored by the Structural Plastics Division of the SPI.
News from GI Plastek (30 April 2003)
Website focuses on UK operation
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 (30 April 2003)
AS-i modules take analogue inputs onboard
A new range of plug-and-play analogue I/O modules extends the simplicity and reliability of the AS-i fieldbus system to installations with analogue signal handling requirements. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (30 April 2003)
Package brings thermal and EM simulations together
The recently released MultiNet package enhances still further the ability to include thermal effects in electromagnetic design simulations.
News from Infolytica (30 April 2003)
High sensitivity from CCD detector
The Optical Spectroscopy Division of Jobin Yvon has developed a novel liquid-nitrogen-cooled back-illuminated deep-depleted CCD detector.
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon (30 April 2003)
Dicing spindles advance productivity
Technical Background Article Developments in dicing spindle technology within the last ten years have resulted in significant improvements in their main performance parameters.
News from Loadpoint (30 April 2003)
Vector drive "hits the ground running"
The 8200 vector drive is an ideal cost reduction platform for OEMs, following the introduction of new programming, cabling and diagnostic features that make it even easier to use and install. Brochure Available
News from Lenze (30 April 2003)
Italians advance in building automation
Italian LonUser Group members are moving towards developing an entire range of innovative building automation products according to LonMark interoperability guidelines.
News from LonMark International (30 April 2003)
Easy intro to intelligent control
Moeller Electric has made life easier for contractors and engineers by introducing the Easy toolbox starter kit.
News from Moeller Electric (30 April 2003)
Cryogenic envelope bound for Chinese project
Nexans is participating in China's first high-temperature superconducting power cable project, led by Innopower Superconductor Cable Co.
News from Nexans (30 April 2003)
Clinch fasteners take the right angle
A free six-page updated product bulletin profiles the full line of R'Angle self-clinching right-angle fasteners.
News from PennEngineering (30 April 2003)
Two-part epoxy bridges the gap
User Application Article The construction of a novel composite suspension bridge provided a bonding challenge which Bondmaster met with a two-part epoxy adhesive E32.
News from Bondmaster (30 April 2003)
Linear motion modules handle with care
A new range of linear motion modules from Werner are designed to be freely combined, enabling dedicated multi-axis handling systems to be created simply and quickly.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (30 April 2003)
Silver-laiden compound provides cleaner rollers
User Application Article Shuttleworth has developed a line of Easy Clean conveyors which incorporate thermoplastic rollers with a custom compounded antimicrobial additive for food processors.
News from RTP Company (30 April 2003)
Integral sensor simplifies bearing mounting
To combat the mounting problems associated with large bearings, SKF has introduced the SensorMount system. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (30 April 2003)
One-way cam clutches maintain direction
Technical Background Article One-way cam clutches are the workhorse of general industry and are also equally applicable to the leisure and white goods markets, expains Bob Young of Tsubaki UK. Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK (30 April 2003)
Budget gearheads cut servo system costs
The PGE range of planetary gearheads provides OEMs with the ideal vehicle to reduce costs in servomotor applications. Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain (30 April 2003)
Thermometer guards against contaimination
Hygienic resistance thermometer for in-line operation in food, beverage, pharmaceuticals processing and other applications where it is vital to prevent contamination of the product.
News from Delta Controls (30 April 2003)
Online collaboration helps stop SARS spread
Alibre is offering extended six-month free trials of Alibre Design to users in regions affected by the SARS epidemic.
News from Alibre (29 April 2003)
Achema set for second ever largest show
The 27th Achema will take place from 19th to 24th May 2003 on the Frankfurt exhibition grounds.
News from ACHEMA 2009 (29 April 2003)
Catalogue covers corrosion publications
A free catalogue featuring corrosion publications is now available from American Technical Publishers.
News from American Technical Publishers (29 April 2003)
Control system maintains medical product quality
User Application Article By commissioning a sophisticated batch control system for production of its medical adhesive Indermil, Loctite (Ireland) has ensured that exceptional product quality is maintained.
News from Eurotherm (29 April 2003)
UK winners head to Switzerland to show off skills
Festo Didactic, the training arm of world leading automation company, sponsored the UK Skill Mechatronics competition held at the recent Maintec exhibition. Brochure Available
News from Festo (29 April 2003)
Motor adapter eases connector installation
A new adapter eases the installation of industrial connectors onto motor junction boxes.
News from Harting (29 April 2003)
Speedy access to bespoke rubber rollers
Close tolerance, application specific moulded rubber rollers requiring special surface finishes are available from Hiawatha Rubber.
News from Hiawatha Rubber Company (29 April 2003)
Total MEMS solutions
Intelligent MEMS Design has established strong business relationships with leading foundry companies and MEMS solutions suppliers to provide customers with total MEMS solutions.
News from Intelligent MEMS Design (29 April 2003)
Motors optimised for use with inverters
Following increased customer demand Lenze has extended its SDS range of inverter-optimised motors. Brochure Available
News from Lenze (29 April 2003)
Internally lubricated acetal aids green fingers
User Application Article Toro turned to LNP Engineering Plastics when developing materials for its new EZ Adjust sprinkler.
News from LNP Engineering Plastics Europe (29 April 2003)
Linear actuators offer more from less
A new range of miniature digital linear actuators offers increased mechanical strength and performance with, in many cases, reduced overall size.
News from McLennan Servo Supplies (29 April 2003)
Plugs add safety to motor connections
Industrial-strength electrical connectors that include integral disconnect switches allow manufacturers to ensure worker safety and easily meet new NFPA 70E safety codes.
News from Meltric Corp (29 April 2003)
Still time to register for Teesside
Delegates can still register for the Manufacturing Excellence event in Teesside, for either one, two or three days.
News from Emerson Process Management - User Events (29 April 2003)
Valve islands take care of robot dressing
User Application Article Pneumatics expert Norgren has helped the global specialist in industrial robots, Kuka, deliver quick and effective end-of-arm tooling solutions for its customers.
News from Norgren (29 April 2003)
Housings have D-sub connectors covered
The Variosub range of IP67-rated D-sub connector housings provides full protection against the ingress of dust, and against the effects of immersion in water to a depth of 1m.
News from Phoenix Contact (29 April 2003)
Pipe scanner upgrades to phased array inspection
Phoenix Inspection Systems has upgraded its popular belt pipe scanner to carry out phased array inspections.
News from Phoenix Inspection Systems (29 April 2003)
Molloy takes charge of the UK and Ireland
Dominic Molloy has been appointed to the position of Global Manufacturing Solutions (GMS) Regional Director for the UK and Ireland.
News from Rockwell Automation Global Manufacturing Solutions (29 April 2003)
Bespoke instruments solve process problems
A considerable number of manufacturing and quality control processes rely on ultraviolet, visible or infra-red spectroscopy to monitor or detect process changes or the presence of contaminants.
News from Photonics and Analytical Marketing (29 April 2003)
Motor solves vibration problems for British Gas
User Application Article Motors from ABB have helped resolve a major motor vibration issue for British Gas HRL (Hydrocarbon Resource) at its North Morecambe plant in Barrow-in-Furness.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (28 April 2003)
Directly applied marks reader aids quality control
New from Absolute Vision the DAM (directly applied marks) 2D reader aids traceability in part manufacturing and assembly.
News from Absolute Vision (28 April 2003)
Rotary sealer provides uniform heat
Ceetak has a new sealing unit to complement its renowned low-voltage heating (LVH) systems, which features a highly accurate, low-mass blades.
News from Ceetak (28 April 2003)
Essential hardware joins fastener range
Jet Press has enhanced its already comprehensive range of quality metal and plastic fasteners, with the introduction of a broad selection of essential hardware products.
News from Jet Press (28 April 2003)
Pushbuttons put safety first
Matsushita Electric Works has an updated range of 3A/250V AC 100mA/125V AC, pushbutton and selector switches designed to meet the ISO12100 series of international safety standards.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (28 April 2003)
Low cost 22mm motor has precious metal brushes
The new MD2230 series DC iron-core motor complements the Micro-Drives product line of precious metal and graphite commutated iron-core motors with outer diameters from 12 to 48mm.
News from Micro-Drives (28 April 2003)
Filters fit competitors' housings
Parker Filtration's range of replacement compressed air filter elements has been extended to now cover most of the competitor housings to be found in the European marketplace. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filter Division (28 April 2003)
Linear motion guideways offer lower noise
Precision Movement Specialists is now offering the latest ranges of Hiwin linear motion guideway assemblies in the UK
News from Precision Movement Specialists (28 April 2003)
Medical materials go on show in New York
Rogers Corp will feature six specialty material product lines for personal/healthcare product designs and medical equipment applications at the Medical Design and Manufacturing East.
News from Rogers Corp (28 April 2003)
Actuator moves to electronics assembly
THK has a miniature actuator designed for use in a wide range of electronics applications, including the production and handling of components, pick and place and clean-room manufacturing.
News from THK UK (28 April 2003)
Split shaft seals for screw conveyors
Original Meco air-purged seals effectively contain dry, abrasive, bulk powders, pastes, and slurries in screw conveyors and other rotating equipment. Brochure Available
News from Meco Shaft Seals (28 April 2003)
New company aims to redefine metrology market
Startup company Wessex Metrology claims it is set to redefine how engineering companies purchase dimensional metrology products.
News from Wessex Metrology (28 April 2003)
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