News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 4 May
to Saturday 10 May 2003
Distribution boards save space, time and money
The Protecta range of final distribution boards is designed specifically to save space, installation time and costs in industrial, office, hotel and leisure applications.
News from ABB Automation Tech (LV Products) ( 9 May 2003)
Motion controller aids custom surfboard production
User Application Article The Mint language is providing the real-time motion control for a machine that lets surfboard builders automate the production of complex profiles. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK ( 9 May 2003)
Oxide process cuts the cost of black finish
Manufacturers can reduce part finishing costs using the 100 gallon Tru Temp in-house black oxide process.
News from Birchwood Casey ( 9 May 2003)
SpaceBall and SpaceMouse aid NC programmers
Vericut version 5.3 software now supports SpaceBall and SpaceMouse 3D motion controllers from 3Dconnexion. Brochure Available
News from CGTech ( 9 May 2003)
Passive drive filters for harmony with standards
Two new passive filters for Danfoss VLT series drives will ensure compliance with the majority of international requirements.
News from Danfoss Motion Controls ( 9 May 2003)
Platform broadens acoustic and vibration analysis
Supporting 128 channels, the new Pulse 7.0 platform system uses a new, simpler user interface for multichannel applications to make the system even easier to use.
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK ( 9 May 2003)
Automation upgrade secures Italian gas supplies
User Application Article Emerson Process Management has successfully provided turnkey automation of an unmanned, remote gas distribution station near Alessandria, Italy.
News from Emerson Process Management - Systems and Industry ( 9 May 2003)
Adhesives put to the test
Anyone wishing to test the bond strength of adhesives will benefit from the latest LR, Plus and EZ testing machines from Lloyd Instruments.
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 9 May 2003)
CV service aids job-hunting engineers
Jimfinder.com has entered a partnership with The Fuller CV, founded by Rebecca Fuller a former recruiter with 13 years experience.
News from Jimfinder.com ( 9 May 2003)
Trapped key interlocks prevent robotic mishaps
User Application Article Users of robot cells supplied by Kesan Automation are protected by trapped key interlocks.
News from Mistura Systems ( 9 May 2003)
Speedy access to DC motors
Pittman Europe will be launching its new rapid reaction stock product programme - PittmanExpress - at the Drives and Controls Show.
News from PennEngineering Motion Technologies - Europe ( 9 May 2003)
Terminals reduce space for fuse protection
ST4-HESI fused spring-clamp terminals are the smallest fuse terminals of their type, and typically reduce the space required to accommodate fused connections by as much as 20%.
News from Phoenix Contact ( 9 May 2003)
Brushless "pancake" motors at Drives and Controls
PML is exhibiting an exciting new range of electric motors and drives at Drives and Controls.
News from PML FlightLinK ( 9 May 2003)
Transducers keep track of effluent
User Application Article Pulsar's new dB3 transducer has been used in the newly installed effluent treatment plant at Saint-Gobain Abrasives in Gloucester. Brochure Available
News from Pulsar Process Measurement ( 9 May 2003)
TFT display toughens up for industrial uses
QCL has a new 17in rugged industrial monitor featuring a 1280 x 1024 colour TFT display.
News from QCL Group ( 9 May 2003)
Midlands plastics companies win technology support
The University of Warwick's Warwick Manufacturing Group and Rapra Technology have won GBP 2 million of funding to help West Midlands plastics companies in their adoption of new technology.
News from Smithers Rapra ( 9 May 2003)
Laser measurement to millimetre accuracy
Siko's new positioning system gathers measuring values with millimetre resolution via laser.
News from Siko ( 9 May 2003)
Coinjection technology finds growing acceptance
User Application Article Acceptance of the innovative Twinshot coinjection technology is growing rapidly among injection moulding equipment OEMs.
News from Spirex Plasticating Systems and Solutions ( 9 May 2003)
Course promotes visualisation of data
Practical guidance in the effective visualisation of data will be provided by a new one-day course.
News from Sira ( 9 May 2003)
Geared motor keeps its cool on conveyors
User Application Article Hirata Corp of Europe has adopted the latest Neo Hyponic geared motor after experiencing overheating problems on both the motor exterior and lubricant from an alternative supplier.
News from Sumitomo Drive Technologies ( 9 May 2003)
Wireless acquisition cuts out cabling chores
By using Prodigy software and the Signatrol SL400 radio telemetry system a completely wireless monitoring option is now available.
News from Tascomp ( 9 May 2003)
Monitoring relays take control
The new WatchDog family of sensing and monitoring relays includes devices for monitoring temperature via PTC, phase sequence and loss as well as current and voltage.
News from Tele Control ( 9 May 2003)
Modelling paste races car to Daytona
User Application Article RenPaste seamless modelling paste has proved instrumental in the successful development of a new generation of high-performance cars for the Daytona race circuit.
News from Huntsman Advanced Materials ( 9 May 2003)
Scanner speeds to 3D models
The Fastscan Cobra instantly acquires 3D surfaces by gathering measurements made by sweeping a handheld laser scanning wand over an object. Brochure Available
News from Virtalis ( 9 May 2003)
Low-profile clamps cut production time
Low-profile Mitee-Bite clamps reduce production time by allowing for more components to be machined on a single plate and maximising the machinable area of the objects. Brochure Available
News from WDS ( 9 May 2003)
Variable-speed compressors cut energy consumption
Abac UK has a new range of rotary screw air compressors that reduces energy consumption by as much as 35% through the use of variable-speed and SCD technology.
News from Abac UK ( 8 May 2003)
Instrumentation alliance covers the UK
A new comprehensive instrumentation supply and service network has been created by ABB to serve customers throughout the UK.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 8 May 2003)
Planetary gearboxes are the preferred solution
Technical Background Article The role of the planetary gearbox is set to grow and assume even greater importance, says Jon Snaith, Applications Engineering Manager, Brevini UK.
News from Brevini ( 8 May 2003)
Drive retrofit brings digital benefits
User Application Article The urgent retrofit of a drive system saved the company concerned several months downtime on its key PVC extruder which was crucial to meeting production requirements. Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques ( 8 May 2003)
Compact server provides easy device networking
The Digi Connect ME is claimed to be the most powerful and customisable embedded networking solution available, as well as one of the smallest.
News from Digi International ( 8 May 2003)
Case study shows electroplating savings
A new case study describes how Frost Electroplating has used proven waste minimisation techniques to achieve significant reductions in its water, metal and chemical costs.
News from Envirowise ( 8 May 2003)
Award for novel drying method
APV's new whey and permeate drying method launched earlier this year has won the "European FoodTec Award 2003" for the successful implementation of exemplary technical innovation.
News from APV ( 8 May 2003)
Servo control is about dumb or intelligent choices
Technical Background Article In this article we consider the two types of servo control (dumb and intelligent) and consider the factors that determine the machine elements for each. Brochure Available
News from Lenze ( 8 May 2003)
No CAD system required for 3D viewing
NavisWorks3 introduces significant enhancements that will aid improvements in design understanding and quality.
News from NavisWorks ( 8 May 2003)
Enclosures for machine and system control
TK 2518 series enclosures seal to IP66 and feature a super low profile for use in control and instrumentation applications as well as general lighting systems. Brochure Available
News from Spelsberg els UK ( 8 May 2003)
Monitor provides essential diesel diagnostics
TeleflexMorse Electronics has launched a ready-to-use monitoring and display package for SAE J1939-compatible diesel engine data.
News from Teleflex Electronic Systems ( 8 May 2003)
Chains combine capacity with ruggedness
Technical Background Article When drives need to move very heavy equipment and withstand shock loads, designers usually choose Super and Ultra-Super class drive chains to do the job, says Bob Young of Tsubaki UK. Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK ( 8 May 2003)
Tiny shock absorber takes to industrial automation
Ace Controls International has extended its range of industrial shock absorbers with the addition of a new miniature self-compensating unit.
News from Ace Controls International ( 7 May 2003)
Simple start to PC-based acquisition
In response to a growing demand for PC-based data acquisition to be made even easier to use, Adept Scientific has put together what it reckons is a package which can be used 'out-of-the-box'. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 7 May 2003)
Frame grabbers aid machine vision and acquisition
Adlink Technology has released the first in a series of advanced video frame grabber products, the Angelo RTV. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology ( 7 May 2003)
Graphical package simplifies servo setup
DPWin is A configuration utility that operates across all Agile digital motor drive and distributed servo products.
News from Agile Systems ( 7 May 2003)
Temperature and humidity sensor handles washdown
The ACI Washdown series is a combination humidity and temperature sensor designed for washdown or wipedown areas.
News from Automation Components ( 7 May 2003)
Sixth order for vulcanising ovens
Elmetherm has received a further order for two continuous high-velocity hot air vulcanising ovens from CF Gomma for its plant at Rennes.
News from Elmetherm ( 7 May 2003)
New twist to valve knobs
Elesa (UK) has updated the design of the ubiquitous valve knob with a stylish five-lobe design in black technopolymer incorporating a square drive and a variety of coloured cap options. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) ( 7 May 2003)
ExxonMobil signs up for the long term
Foster Wheeler Energy has been awarded a five-year long term agreement for ExxonMobil project work in Europe including projects at ExxonMobil's integrated refinery and chemical plant at Fawley.
News from Foster Wheeler ( 7 May 2003)
D-subs are tough enough for fieldbus wiring
InduCom is a new family of D-sub connectors and RF shielded hoods which combine ruggedness and EMC performance for applications such as industrial fieldbus systems, power supplies and transportation.
News from Harting ( 7 May 2003)
PVC maker standardises process knowledge
Shin-Etsu PVC has selected Experion PKS as the automation foundation for a production expansion project at its vinyl chloride plant in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
News from Honeywell Industry Solutions ( 7 May 2003)
Camera is packed with intelligence for vision
The VC 2048/E smart camera from Vision Components features built-in Ethernet/TCPIP capability.
News from Image Management Technologies ( 7 May 2003)
Parts libraries aid product developemnt
ImpactXoft and Partsolutions have formed a marketing partnership to make available Partsolutions part libraries to all worldwide ImpactXoft customers.
News from ImpactXoft Corp ( 7 May 2003)
LNG and condensate sampling for Nigeria
User Application Article Two liquid-gas Jiskoot sampling systems with constant pressure sample receivers have been supplied to ODS in Holland for the Nigerian Cawthorne Project to provide measurement of LPG and condensate.
News from Jiskoot ( 7 May 2003)
Seals meet American Petroleum Institute standards
John Crane has become the first sealing solutions manufacturer to qualify its products to the latest revision of the API682 standard governing mechanical seals for centrifugal and rotary pumps.
News from Crane ( 7 May 2003)
Measurement systems provide precision for Toyota
User Application Article Toyota Motorsport's ongoing success in the South African production car racing championship, rally championship and off-road racing championship has been attributed to a number of factors. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems ( 7 May 2003)
All-digital servodrives communicate by FireWire
ServoWire soft motion low-power servodrives offer a unique combination of digital performance, compact size and FireWire-based motion-control networking.
News from Ormec Systems Corp ( 7 May 2003)
Floating fasteners accommodate misalignment
PEM self-clinching floating fasteners provide load-bearing threads in metal sheets as thin as 1mm and permit up to 0.8mm adjustment for mating hole misalignment.
News from PennEngineering ( 7 May 2003)
Coating releases filter maker from corrosion costs
User Application Article A specialised coating has 'recovered' a set of rusty filter moulds and saved Sogefi Filtration more than GBP 25,000.
News from Poeton Industries ( 7 May 2003)
Website illustrates expanding portfolio
Neeter Drive's updated website shows the company's expanding product portfolio. Brochure Available
News from Power Jacks ( 7 May 2003)
Hydraulic motors reduce headroom in platinum mines
User Application Article Rotary Power has helped Boart Longyear to design a special hydraulic wheel drive application for blast hole drilling machines, operating in low seams in South African platinum mines.
News from Rotary Power ( 7 May 2003)
Reinforced silicone hoses in FDA approved material
Silgiene MB hygienic hose is now available manufactured from a polyester-reinforced, platinum-cured silicone with a 316L stainless-steel wire helix.
News from Samco Silicone Products ( 7 May 2003)
New site features free CAD downloads
FreeCAD.com is a new resource for engineers, designers and architects, that contains downloads of hundreds of free programs.
News from TenLinks ( 7 May 2003)
Water systems spread at Achema
Vivendi Water Systems will be exhibiting on no fewer than three stands at Achema.
News from Elga Process Water ( 7 May 2003)
Robot finds home at cradle of revolution
ABB has started a robot war - and is encouraging children to participate. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics ( 6 May 2003)
Calculator predicts payback for interest-free loan
A novel energy payback calculator will help small and medium enterprises evaluate the benefit of buying variable speed drives using the UK Government's Action Energy loan.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 6 May 2003)
Software keeps track of structures in Florida
The Structures Design Office within the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will now standardise on Mathsoft's Mathcad software. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 6 May 2003)
Sales figures bring cautious optimism
Measurement and control specialist ACI (Europe) reports a healthy start to the year with Q1 turnover up by 34% on budget, 21% higher than the same period last year and 50% higher than Q4 2002.
News from ACI (UK) ( 6 May 2003)
Restructuring harnesses automotive expertise
Alcoa Fujikura has restructured its European business: all activities will henceforth operate under the name Alcoa Fujikura GmbH, based in Frickenhausen near Stuttgart, Germany.
News from Alcoa Fujikura ( 6 May 2003)
Software aids protective relay testing
The AVTS software package provides a complete, easy-to-use solution for the management and automated testing of protective relay systems. Brochure Available
News from Megger ( 6 May 2003)
Screens are guaranteed to capture particles
FSM (Frankenberger) inlet screens are now being available in the UK from Biwater Treatment.
News from Biwater Treatment ( 6 May 2003)
Website simplifies product location
Camden Electronics has launched a new website that delivers comprehensive information and data on the company's wide range of electronic and electrical products.
News from Camden Electronics ( 6 May 2003)
Web accord spreads access to CAD data
Cyon Research Corp and IBSystems have signed a co-operative agreement to promote the sharing of CAD information to their respective audiences.
News from Cyon Research ( 6 May 2003)
Design lab takes on "classic" name
A private individual sponsor has assisted the completion of Coventry University's revolutionary design laboratory, the CU-Adam Lab.
News from Coventry University ( 6 May 2003)
Miniature transducer offers maximum sensitivity
The Model 8520A rugged, piezoresistive pressure transducer achieves the highest sensitivity in its class using silicon strain gages bonded to a micromachined silicon diaphragm.
News from Endevco ( 6 May 2003)
Loop calibrator is safe in hazardous environments
A novel loop calibrator is the first in a new line of test tools developed specifically for use in hazardous environments such as petrochemical plants, oil platforms and refineries. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 6 May 2003)
Sometimes better is also cheaper
Many designers still opt for ball bushings before considering higher-spec, yet cheaper alternatives, simply because it is standard practice. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion ( 6 May 2003)
Dry-running ring slide provides clean precision
User Application Article German medical device manufacturer Richard Wolf was faced with a dilemma when the linear motion system on its new Piezolith 3000 kidney stone 'crusher' proved messy and unstable under load. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion ( 6 May 2003)
Myers moves up to new responsibilities
International permanent magnet manufacturer Magnequench has appointed 43-year-old Andrew Myers as General Manager of its British sales and manufacturing operation.
News from Precision Magnetics ( 6 May 2003)
Investment programme brings manufacturing in house
A major expansion in manufacturing facilities at Sussex based Marco Weighing is geared up to meet accelerating demand for its range of stainless-steel ProRange workstations.
News from Marco ( 6 May 2003)
Electric and hydraulic combine to boost injection
The Moog PowerShot injection system combines electric and hydraulic technologies in a compact unit that can be installed easily, and adapted to a wide variety of force, speed and torque requirements. Brochure Available
News from Moog Controls ( 6 May 2003)
Nanofiltration membranes on show at Achema
Membrane Extraction Technology will be exhibiting its full range of products at Achema 2003.
News from Membrane Extraction Technology ( 6 May 2003)
Morris helps keep pace with expansion
NAFEMS has appointed Tim Morris to the role of Chief Operating Officer.
News from NAFEMS ( 6 May 2003)
Valves aid precision fluid and gas control
New from Omnifit is a range of large manual rotary distribution valves for high-precision gas and fluid control in laboratory equipment and analytical instruments.
News from Bio-Chem Valve and Omnifit ( 6 May 2003)
Fibre-optic amplifiers make sense
The new range of E3X-NA compact fibre-optic amplifiers delivers all the typical benefits of fibre-optic sensing. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics ( 6 May 2003)
Global adoption for acoustic leak detection
User Application Article Lintvalve acoustic leak detection equipment provides important preventive maintenance and safety information for power generation plants.
News from Procon Engineering ( 6 May 2003)
Microscope handles production environment
The EpiMet incident light microscope is designed specifically for routine reflected light applications. Brochure Available
News from Prior Scientific ( 6 May 2003)
Stepper controller takes control of test samples
Prior Scientific has developed a PCI stepper motor controller to drive any combination of motorised stages, focus motors, filter wheels and shutters, all from a PC. Brochure Available
News from Prior Scientific ( 6 May 2003)
Controller adds local intelligence to fieldbus I/O
Versatile local control facilities can now be added to fieldbus systems easily and inexpensively by using the new ILC 200 UNI Inline controller.
News from Phoenix Contact ( 6 May 2003)
Budget pricing for top-quality rollers
Thanks to Bryant's new AirForm CNC forming process, Teletrack tapered rollers provide excellent concentricity, true taper and bearing pocket accuracy.
News from Rodriguez (UK) ( 6 May 2003)
Nickel-cadmium batteries to back up Turkish locos
User Application Article Turkish State Railways is to replace the onboard batteries on 26 Toshiba electric locomotives with Saft SRM sintered/pbe technology. Brochure Available
News from Saft Industrial Batteries ( 6 May 2003)
Actuator gets in gear to cut cable runs
Smith Flow Control has launched an enhanced version of its Flexi-Drive cable-driven remote valve operator. Brochure Available
News from Smith Flow Control ( 6 May 2003)
Diagrams shed light on valve operation
Hygienic valve specialist Sudmo UK is now offering detailed cut away colour diagrams of its high-integrity stainless-steel valves.
News from Sudmo UK ( 6 May 2003)
Speedy conversion for CAD files
Hp2Xchange facilitates the batch conversion of HPGL and HPGL/2 files into an array of output file formats, and now supports hierarchical assemblies and output support for PostScript and SVG files.
News from Tailor Made Software ( 6 May 2003)
Rose takes charge
Nigel Rose has been appointed Managing Director of precision instrument specialist H Tinsley following the retirement of Rodney Domoney.
News from Tinsley ( 6 May 2003)
Pumps aid police efficiency
User Application Article Energy-saving Wilo-TOP-ED pumps have been installed as part of a strategic maintenance programme at Market Street Police Station in Newcastle.
News from Wilo (UK) ( 6 May 2003)
Chromatography system measures low-level sulphur
Agilent Technologies Europe has a new method for analysing low-level sulphur using a dual-channel gas chromatography (GC) system with specially modified dual flame photometric detectors.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 5 May 2003)
Spread-spectrum transceiver answers wireless needs
AeroComm has released a very competitively priced 868MHz spread spectrum wireless module.
News from Aerocomm ( 5 May 2003)
Feeder keeps cylinders in line
A new vibratory parts feeder allows cylindrical parts with diameters greater than their lengths to be fed axially.
News from Elscint Automation ( 5 May 2003)
Control of multiple compressor installations
Technical Background Article Graham Coats of EnergAir comments on the fundamental issues of compressor control on existing compressed air installations and the implications for energy saving. Brochure Available
News from Energair Solutions ( 5 May 2003)
Conference looks at clean, green polymers
Faraday Plastics, the Government-sponsored body for UK plastics R and D, is holding its first international conference on the issue of "Clean, green polymers".
News from Faraday Plastics ( 5 May 2003)
Servos and steppers join web-enabled control
Inmoco is providing enhanced facilities for machine control over the Internet with the introduction of new high performance servo and stepper control modules. Brochure Available
News from Inmoco ( 5 May 2003)
Infra-red sensors keep SARS virus in check
User Application Article Following the need to restrict the spread of the SARS virus, Land Instruments International has produced a human body temperature monitoring system. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International ( 5 May 2003)
Leader extends international coverage
Leader Chuck Systems has extended its global reach by appointing agents in North America and Denmark.
News from Leader Chuck Systems ( 5 May 2003)
Online tool speeds coupling specification
The "Configurator" online tool translates raw data into usable, CAD drawings and dimensional data for various styles of flexible couplings used in multiple power transmission applications.
News from Lovejoy ( 5 May 2003)
Customer demand sparks 50% expansion
As a result of escalating customer demand, Marlin Automated Manufacturing Systems has expanded the size its Ferndown-based facility by 50%.
News from Marlin Automated Manufacturing Systems ( 5 May 2003)
Manufacturing software for moulding and diecasting
Moldflow Manufacturing Solutions integrates a series of applications based on Moldflow Plastics Xpert and Moldflow Shotscope.
News from Moldflow (Europe) ( 5 May 2003)
Monitor keeps track of fluid cleanliness
The PCM400 is a portable fluid cleanliness trend monitor for online monitoring of mineral and synthetic oils and water-based fluids.
News from Pall Machinery and Equipment ( 5 May 2003)
Sensor measures water in oil
The WS05 is a sensor that measures and displays relative water saturation of oils.
News from Pall Machinery and Equipment ( 5 May 2003)
Inline monitor warns of fluid contamination
The PIM400 is heralded as the world's first truly inline monitor of fluid cleanliness levels in hydraulic and lubricating systems.
News from Pall Machinery and Equipment ( 5 May 2003)
Ball valves designed to work under pressure
The novel Hi Pro ball valve range is designed for high-pressure operation at up to 689bar(g). Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Instrumentation Products Division ( 5 May 2003)
Modular family simplifies embedded I/O
Sealevel Systems has released the first four board-level products based on a novel embedded industrial I/O architecture, eI/O.
News from Sealevel Systems ( 5 May 2003)
Contact scraper smooths out linear guides
An ingenious scraper system facilitates high-speed, low-maintenance linear motion in harsh or aggressive operating environments.
News from THK UK ( 5 May 2003)
Research shows value of sleeping on it
Sleep plays a huge part in the creative thinking of British engineers, according to a new study.
News from Vauxhall ( 5 May 2003)
Kits provide speedy transmission modification
A range of high quality, low cost broach kits enables users to cut keyways and splines in any type of drive wheel. Brochure Available
News from WDS ( 5 May 2003)
Weir Pumps appoints global motor supplier
WEG's strength and competitiveness as a worldwide supplier of high efficiency electric motors (EEF1) has been recognised by the company's appointment as a global supplier to Weir Pumps.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) ( 5 May 2003)
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