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Sunday 18 May
to Saturday 24 May 2003

Budget board acquires 16 analogue channels

Measurement Computing has added a highly competitive new design to its PCI-DAS6000 range of data acquisition boards for PCs.  Brochure Available 

News from Adept Scientific (23 May 2003)

Novel counter predicts weapons maintenance

Advanced Design Consulting has developed a lightweight shot counting device that fits on a soldier's automatic rifle and does not impede aim.

News from Advanced Design Consulting (23 May 2003)

Iced-CAD wins inaugural award

The winner of the first annual Cadwire.net Innovator Award is QSSolutions - Engineered Systems Group.

News from Cadwire (23 May 2003)

Report lobbies for AutoCAD on Mac

Cyon Research Corporation and Architosh have joined forces to produce a major industry report on the reality of AutoCAD on the Macintosh platform.

News from Cyon Research (23 May 2003)

China Motor Corp aims for digital factory

 User Application Article  Taiwan's leading automotive manufacturer has selected Delmia to further improve a pioneering digital factory project.

News from Delmia (23 May 2003)

Pressure transmitter handles clogging media

The Rosemount 1810 flush-mount pressure transmitter brings cost reducing performance, reliability and measurement stability to installations that have a tendency to clog the sensing element.

News from Emerson Process Management - Rosemount Measurement (23 May 2003)

Automotive CFD in the conference spotlight

Fluent has revealed the programme for its upcoming automotive CFD conference to be held in Bingen, Germany on 25th and 26th June 2003.

News from Fluent (23 May 2003)

Compact actuator built for a long life

A size 14 captive linear actuator is the latest addition to the growing hybrid motor line from Haydon Switch and Instrument.

News from Haydon Switch and Instrument (23 May 2003)

Colourants enhance consumer appeal

Milliken Chemical reckons it has changed the beverage industry's attitude towards bottle caps.

News from Milliken Chemical (23 May 2003)

Accelerometer plumbs the depths

The MTN1100QW is a compact industrial accelerometer which can operate completely submerged to a depth of 100m.

News from Monitran (23 May 2003)

Program libraries support latest AutoCAD format

The OpenDWG Alliance has updated its DWGdirect program libraries to support AutoCAD 2004.

News from Open Design Alliance (23 May 2003)

Automated manufacturing speeds valve supply

 User Application Article  Customers of Weir Valves and Controls UK (WVCUK) can now benefit from its fully integrated computerised business process system to supply engineered valve solutions.

News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (23 May 2003)

Novel composite comes onstream

SymaLite is an innovative composite material based on polypropylene and specially oriented glass fibres, which sets new standards with regard to weight, rigidity and formability.

News from Quadrant EPP (23 May 2003)

Software speeds breaker specification

Rockwell Automation has formed a business partnership with Amtech, the leading supplier of electrical design software for electrical contractors, engineers and consultants.

News from Rockwell Automation (23 May 2003)

Geosynthetics reviewed in new report

A new Rapra Review Report discusses the materials, production methods and applications of each category of geosynthetics.

News from Smithers Rapra (23 May 2003)

Safety equipment available for hire

Hirestation has introduced a new specialist safety and survey offering under the brand name of Safeforce.

News from Safeforce (23 May 2003)

Logging tags record temperature variations

SL151 self-contained temperature logging tags are specifically designed to monitor temperature-sensitive products such as food, pharmaceuticals and blood products during transportation or processing.

News from Signatrol (23 May 2003)

Product catalogue available in three formats

Status Instruments has just released its latest product catalogue.  Brochure Available 

News from Status Instruments (23 May 2003)

Commercial order for carbon preforms

Surface Transforms has won an order worth more than GBP 24,500 for carbon-fibre preforms from one of the world's largest manufacturers of carbon-based materials.

News from Surface Transforms (23 May 2003)

Ballscrews in the fast lane

THK is building on the success of its nationwide Fast Lane initiative to deliver high-quality UK-manufactured ballscrew products in shortened lead times to both OEMs and end users.

News from THK UK (23 May 2003)

Speedy solution for job clamping

Tork has developed novel single-piece solution for job clamping that can be used to clamp work pieces up to 60mm in height.

News from Tork Engineering (23 May 2003)

Jennings adds automation expertise

As a result of continued expansion and commitment to customer service UK Process Valves has appointed Steve Jennings as Valve Automation Manager.

News from UK Process Valves (23 May 2003)

Shaft seals accommodate misalignment

Original Meco shaft seals are custom-engineered to suit individual applications.  Brochure Available 

News from Meco Shaft Seals (23 May 2003)

Compact dimensions for LED-based signal towers

Werma has extended its signal tower range with two attractive LED-based units with diameters of 36 and 71mm - the Kompakt 36 and Kompakt 71.

News from Werma Signaltechnik (23 May 2003)

Site features Society of Automotive Engineers

A new website from American Technical Publishers highlights the publications and resources of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).

News from American Technical Publishers (22 May 2003)

Optical approach to linear displacement sensor

The LGDT linear gap displacement transducer is a novel concept in highly accurate noncontact short-distance measurement.

News from BEI Technologies (22 May 2003)

Stamping brochure includes reference material

A new eight-page free stamping brochure defines Boker's world-class manufacturing goals.

News from Bokers (22 May 2003)

Torque wrench becomes fastener QA tool

The ProWrench Audit combines the features of a high specification digital torque wrench and a specialised inspection tool for auditing fastening processes in a single easy to use package.  Brochure Available 

News from Crane Electronics (22 May 2003)

Software provides complete CADCAM solution

 User Application Article  GTI Corporation has selected a combination of design and manufacturing software to provide a complete solution to the CADCAM requirements.  Brochure Available 

News from Delcam (22 May 2003)

Software slashes machining lead times

 User Application Article  The addition of PowerMill CAM software has enabled Italian disc brake manufacturer Brembo to move from positional to continuous five-axis machining, and so has lead to a huge reduction in lead times.  Brochure Available 

News from Delcam (22 May 2003)

New release upgrades "digital decision making"

Unigraphics NX 2 is the latest version of the next-generation integrated computer-aided design, manufacturing and engineering analysis (CAD/CAM/CAE) software suite.

News from Siemens PLM Software (22 May 2003)

Noise seminars cover the UK

Bruel + Kjaer has launched its "Noise Tours 2003" seminar programme.

News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (22 May 2003)

System for complete thread verification

Holloway Equipment Company and FEC have recently developed a system for complete thread verification.

News from Holloway Equipment Company (22 May 2003)

Reinstrumentation for Hungarian refinery

Honeywell's Industry Solutions business has agreed to provide Hungarian company MOL Rt with comprehensive automation and re-instrumentation at its Sz zhalombatta refinery in Hungary.

News from Honeywell Industry Solutions (22 May 2003)

HMI software features simple programming

MicroCommander v1.3 is an HMI software suite that offers full support for two further popular Z-World SBCs.

News from Intec Automation (22 May 2003)

Sensors incorporate electronic datasheets

Lebow Products now offers a built-in digital memory chip that stores information in the form of a transducer electronic datasheet (TEDS) on its force and torque sensors.

News from Lebow Products (22 May 2003)

Handbook of machinery safety

LC Automation has published a new 220-page machinery safety handbook.  Brochure Available 

News from LC Automation (22 May 2003)

Test platform analyses outdoor equipment

 User Application Article  Husqvarna has renewed its complete NVH testing platform.  Brochure Available 

News from LMS International (22 May 2003)

Workmate redesigned in a race against time

 User Application Article  A recent Black and Decker project is testimony to the effectiveness of Moldflow Plastics Advisor software.

News from Moldflow (Europe) (22 May 2003)

Device server aids network redundancy

The EtherDevice ED6008 redundant switch features a novel network redundancy protocol called Turbo Ring, that can easily be used as the basis of a redundant Ethernet network.

News from Moxa Technologies (22 May 2003)

m2c provides access to Anzac market

Investment in m2c of Melbourne, Australia, gives Pathtrace direct access to the Australian and New Zealand computer aided programming markets through the resulting distribution agreement.

News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (22 May 2003)

Thermopile sensor integrates signal conditioning

Pacer Components has released a device it claims is the first fully integrated thermopile sensor.  Brochure Available 

News from Pacer International (22 May 2003)

Conference places going fast

With just 30 places remaining, the Process Industries Centre for Manufacturing Excellence, PICME, reports rapid take up of places for its 5th June conference at Cranfield School of Management.

News from PICME (22 May 2003)

Compact curtain provides continuous feedback

MicroGuard is a novel slimline light curtain that fits into tight spaces.

News from Pinnacle Systems (22 May 2003)

Budget sensor has big specification

When budgets demand a lower cost unit but system designers don't want to lose out on specification and quality Pepperl+Fuchs claims its Series 29 retro-reflective sensor is the answer.  Brochure Available 

News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB (22 May 2003)

Compact stage incorporates linear motor

Polytec PI claims to have developed the world's smallest closed-loop translation stage with high-speed linear motor drive.  Brochure Available 

News from PI (Physik Instrumente) (22 May 2003)

Report shows small US shift to diesel

Ricardo's annual diesel report, although concentrating on Europe, shows that a small but significant diesel passenger car market is starting to emerge in North America.

News from Ricardo (22 May 2003)

Fanuc signs up for global coverage

Fanuc has nominated TUV International as its primary testing and assessment body in Europe.

News from TUV Rheinland UK (22 May 2003)

Railway equipment and CE marking

Changes to the regulations governing safety cases for the UK rail industry came into effect on 1st April 2003.

News from TUV Rheinland UK (22 May 2003)

New route to Chinese market

UL-CCIC is a joint venture between UL and the China National Import and Export Commodities Inspection Corporation, and is approved as a registered CCC agent.

News from UL International (UK) (22 May 2003)

Library provides links to acquisition

Universal Library is a complete set of I/O libraries and drivers for boards and other devices from Measurement Computing, which enable them to integrate seamlessly with Microsoft NET applications.  Brochure Available 

News from Adept Scientific (21 May 2003)

Upgraded moisture analysers gain new software

A and D Weighing has improved its advanced MX and MF moisture analysers with its enhanced WinCT-Moisture software including a novel optimum temperature sensing program.

News from A and D Weighing (21 May 2003)

Farnell gets the whole InOne

Premier Farnell is rebranding four businesses to underline and capitalise on the close business alignment and collaboration which already exists between them, worldwide.

News from Farnell (21 May 2003)

Coolant control unit aids machining efficiency

SpiderCool is an easy to use, automated coolant control system that can optimise cutting performance and reduce tooling costs on vertical and horizontal machining centres.

News from Filtration Service Engineering (21 May 2003)

High-pressure cooling systems speed machining

A new range of HPC Jet high-pressure coolant systems provides the full benefits of high-pressure coolant and hence reduces cycle times.

News from Filtration Service Engineering (21 May 2003)

Research highlights UK job insecurity

UK redundancy fears are rising rapidly according to recent research from GoJobsite, the UK's leading online recruitment service.

News from Jobsite (21 May 2003)

UV disinfection specialist racks up awards

UV disinfection specialist Hanovia has been awarded the ISO9001:2000 Quality Management System by the British Standards Institute.

News from Hanovia (21 May 2003)

Technology drills nano-diameter holes

NanoMatrix offers its customers micro and nano machining services and equipment.

News from Nanomatrix (21 May 2003)

Bubble trap keeps fluid lines gas free

A novel device for removing inline gas and air bubbles in laboratory tubing is now available from Omnifit.

News from Bio-Chem Valve and Omnifit (21 May 2003)

All-digital stepper boosts machine throughput

The ViX Microstep is a motion control building block that can boost automation throughput while simultaneously reducing system size and cost.  Brochure Available 

News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation (21 May 2003)

Sensor connection boxes provide speedy wiring

Pluscon-SACB sensor/actuator field connection boxes provide superior EMC protection, making them an invaluable aid in the reliable and safe operation of plant subject to high levels of interferance.

News from Phoenix Contact (21 May 2003)

ATEX transition period is almost over

 Technical Background Article  Dr Thorsten Arnhold, Marketing Director and Product Manager with R Stahl gives industry an update on the ATEX Directive.

News from Stahl (21 May 2003)

Small claims for incremental encoder

The 2MC 16mm-diameter incremental encoder is claimed to be the smallest high-resolution encoder in the world.

News from Scancon (21 May 2003)

The role of engineering standards in the workplace

The Society of Operations Engineers will host a seminar on "The role of engineering standards in the workplace" on 11th June.

News from Society of Operations Engineers (21 May 2003)

Buyers guide switches to free circulation

Starting with the 2004 edition, the "Engineering industry buyers guide" will now be available free of charge rather than at the previous price of GBP 90.

News from CMP Information (21 May 2003)

Report reveals rapid protoyping progress

The "Wohlers report 2003" is a worldwide progress report on the rapid prototyping, tooling, and manufacturing state of the industry.

News from Wohlers Associates (21 May 2003)

Online FT-NIR process analyser runs without a PC

A new Fourier transform near-infra-red analyser combines excellent signal/noise ratio with high reliability.

News from Yokogawa UK (21 May 2003)

Direct sales bring HVAC success

ABB has doubled the sales of drives dedicated for HVAC applications during the first full year of operation.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (20 May 2003)

Improved presentation for FEM output

Algor has enhanced its report wizard and environment with an improved format, easier navigation, the ability to include additional input and output data and built-in options for customising output.

News from Algor (20 May 2003)

Book shares project management knowhow

Engineers will gain valuable advice from "Project management: welcome opportunity or awesome burden?", a new book available from American Technical Publishers.

News from American Technical Publishers (20 May 2003)

Fasteners are ideal for "blind" attachment

An updated four-page product guide and index profiles the complete line of SpinTite, MaxTite and PlusTite blind threaded inserts.

News from Atlas Engineering (20 May 2003)

AutoVue supports Livelink CADManager

AutoVue now integrates seamlessly with Livelink CADManager, a new solution announced by Open Text this week to provide integrated collaboration and knowledge management to CAD applications.

News from Cimmetry Systems (20 May 2003)

Solid-state relay switches to 240V systems

Crydom has developed a new 3750V isolation version of its widely used range of ASO series solid state relays.

News from Crydom International (20 May 2003)

Novel steel helps Ford to recycling targets

 User Application Article  Corus has won a contract to supply Ford with its advanced Neotec steel for the fuel tanks used in the Ka and StreetKa models.  Brochure Available 

News from Corus Automotive (20 May 2003)

Touchscreen terminal for hazardous environments

Dolch has released what it believes to be the world's first flameproof, explosion-proof touchscreen workstation certified for use in Class I, Division 1 - Group D, hazardous environments.

News from Dolch Computer Systems (UK) (20 May 2003)

DuPont in distribution switch

Distrupol has been appointed to distribute DuPont's melt-processable fluoropolymer products in the UK and Ireland.

News from Distrupol (20 May 2003)

Compressor is quiet success in dry air unit

 User Application Article  The Durr Technik KK15 "wobble piston" series has been constructed and designed to meet the optimum performance and technical standards required by Oxford Cryosystems for its new AD51 dry air unit.

News from Durr Technik (UK) (20 May 2003)

Noncontact measurement system breaks 15 grand

The latest SmartScope Starlite range of video-based, noncontact measuring machines breaks into the market at under GBP 15,000.

News from OGP UK (20 May 2003)

Advanced sensors send fuel levels

Fozmula describes its new family of fuel level senders - the T/LL57 and T/LL100 - as the most advanced sensors of their type.

News from Fozmula (20 May 2003)

Automotive sensors business nears saturation

The cyclical nature of the automotive industry is reflected in the current market conditions of numerous sensor applications, now on the threshold of maturity.

News from Frost and Sullivan (20 May 2003)

Porous PTFE material exhibits high reflectivity

A novel porous PTFE-based material offers many advantages to companies concerned with optical technology and lighting engineering.  Brochure Available 

News from FTL Seals Technology (20 May 2003)

Cooling simulation grows in popularity

In an economy where negative growth is all-too-normal, Fluent reports dramatic and sustained growth in its computational fluid dynamics software products.

News from Fluent (20 May 2003)

Connectors are key interface in high-speed train

 User Application Article  Harting connectors form an integral part of new communication and control systems in the latest generation of German high-speed trains.

News from Harting (20 May 2003)

Register early for a discount

Early registrants for 2003 AspenTech User Group meetings can save $200 dollars off the full registration fee of $795.

News from Aspen Technology (20 May 2003)

Waterjet head tackles toughest cutting jobs

Ingersoll-Rand is claiming a new benchmark for high-productivity precision waterjet cutting of harder materials and varying compositions with the Autoline abrasive cutting head.

News from KMT Waterjet Systems (20 May 2003)

Practitioners' guide to reliability

A reliability guide published this month brings together a wealth of information for today's reliability engineers.

News from Intellect (20 May 2003)

Euro MP endorses drives show

Malcolm Harbour, MEP for the West Midlands, has endorsed the Drives and Controls Exhibition, one of the UK's largest engineering trade shows.  Brochure Available 

News from DFA Media (20 May 2003)

Encoder aids motion control solutions

The MDE2-16 encoder is available on a variety of Micro-Drives motors which can also be coupled with planetary and spur gearheads.

News from Micro-Drives (20 May 2003)

Digital CameraLink frame grabber for laptops

Available from Multipix Imaging, the VCE-CLCB01 FrameLink is the world's first digital CameraLink frame grabber for laptops.  Brochure Available 

News from Multipix Imaging (20 May 2003)

Custom valve island in just 10 days

 User Application Article  When STS required an ultracompact valve island to drive actuators and control the flow of process gasses into its machines, Norgren created the perfect custom prototype in just 10 days.

News from Norgren (20 May 2003)

Sand casting provides economical prototypes

 User Application Article  A new machining centre for rimless lenses from Alphamatic is poised to reduce customers' waiting time for a new set of rimless specs.

News from Norse Precision Castings (20 May 2003)

Rapid prototyping system produces smooth surfaces

The Eden330 rapid prototyping system includes major enhancements aimed at providing accurate models with extremely smooth surfaces.

News from Objet Geometries Europe (20 May 2003)

Custom valves suit lab equipment

Electric valves suitable for incorporation into laboratory equipment can now be custom-designed by Omnifit.

News from Bio-Chem Valve and Omnifit (20 May 2003)

Novel way of bonding low-surface-energy substrates

A recently published paper outlines a novel technique for bonding low-surface-energy substrates such as polypropylene using a combination of air-plasma surface treatment and a flexible epoxy adhesive.

News from Bondmaster (20 May 2003)

Presses speed self-clinching fastener installation

A free 16-page bulletin profiles the extensive line of Pemserter precision fastener-installation presses.

News from Pemserter Products Division (20 May 2003)

Steam turbine order is "lucky 13"

The Kamalia sugar mill in Pakistan has placed an order for its thirteenth Peter Brotherhood steam turbine system.

News from Peter Brotherhood (20 May 2003)

Freeware turns PC into a data logger

The E725 signal conditioning and display module quickly and simply interfaces with a PC or laptop to provide a combined transducer conditioning, display and data logging system.  Brochure Available 

News from RDP Electronics (20 May 2003)

High-torque servos integrate gears to save space

The Allen-Bradley MPG-Series of integrated gear servomotors will be of particular interest to engineers designing machines requiring high torque servo solutions for rotary loads.

News from Rockwell Automation (20 May 2003)

Valve upgrade makes Eurotunnel news

 User Application Article  From Eurotunnel news reaches us that Rotork Retrofit has successfully upgraded a series of valves to automatic operation

News from Rotork Controls (20 May 2003)

Styrenic copolymers discussed

A new book looks at the different types of styrenic copolymers available in the marketplace today.

News from Smithers Rapra (20 May 2003)

Centre gains recognition

The specialist team at Sheffield Hallam University's Centre for Systems and Enterprise Engineering has gained both national and European recognition.

News from Sheffield Hallam University (20 May 2003)

High-purity silver foils suit battery manufacture

Silver foils made by Schlenk Metallfolien are manufactured using high-purity silver, such as Ag 99.97% and Ag 99.99%, and so can be used in making batteries of the highest quality.

News from Schlenk Metallfolien (20 May 2003)

Vibration control in science and industry

An intensive one-day tutorial will provide engineers and scientists working in precision mechanics, opto-mechanics and electronics with the information they need to solve vibration problems.

News from Sira (20 May 2003)

Acquisition aims for process automation expansion

Siemens Automation and Drives is to acquire the Flow Division of Danfoss.

News from Siemens Automation and Drives (20 May 2003)

Seminar examines corporate killing

The IRTE has joined forces with the British Standards Institute to host a corporate killing seminar to address the major issues impacting on industry today.

News from Society of Operations Engineers (20 May 2003)

Donnelley awards contract for energy monitor

TBG Solutions has won a contract from printer RR Donnelley to design and develop an energy monitoring system capable of allowing the company's engineering team to constantly monitor power consumption.

News from TBG Solutions (20 May 2003)

Early evening seminars are big on quality

Early evening seminars dedicated to quality as a key competition issue, for West Midlands manufacturers, will take place on Wednesday 21st May at Birmingham's Technology Innovation Centre.

News from Technology Innovation Centre (20 May 2003)

Blind rivet nuts add strength to aluminium

 User Application Article  On complex architectural extrusions such as aluminium door and window frames a blind rivet nut can be used to create a deep reusable thread and at the same time add a steel strip to the inside.

News from Torque Control (20 May 2003)

Connectors handle up to 54A safely onboard

Two new PCB power connectors offer easy high power wiring (up to 54A) with built-in safety features to prevent incorrect connections and resist strong vibration.

News from Weidmuller (UK) (20 May 2003)

Seminar on design and analysis of composites

Wilde FEA will host a seminar on "The design and analysis of composites" in conjunction with the University of Salford on 26th and 27th June 2003.

News from Wilde FEA (20 May 2003)

Measurement range gains gear and spline capability

Wessex Metrology has expanded its dimensional metrology portfolio with the addition of high-precision master gear sets and spline gauges.

News from Wessex Metrology (20 May 2003)

Simplified analysis of power network disturbances

The Memobox 808 to offer simple operation and measurement for all relevant quality parameters on single-phase and three-phase power networks.

News from LEM Instruments (20 May 2003)

Handheld combines multimeter with insulation tests

The ISOplus M is a handheld insulation tester and multimeter, adding onboard memory and PC download capability to the LEM ISOplus family.

News from LEM Instruments (20 May 2003)

CD-ROM features ATEX certification data

ABB has launched a CD-ROM containing information associated with the forthcoming ATEX Directive, on the marking and uses of motors and generators in hazardous areas.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (19 May 2003)

Analysis software provides a stitch in time

 User Application Article  DADiSP helps Hong Kong Polytechnic in London perform research on the mechanical properties of fabric and sewing thread.  Brochure Available 

News from Adept Scientific (19 May 2003)

Level sensor handles any water-based fluid

Standex Electronics has developed a fluid level sensor to detect the presence of any water-based liquid.

News from Active Switch and Sensor (19 May 2003)

Quarter-turn electric actuator is robust

The 47702X range of electric actuators has been developed for quarter-turn operating applications such as valves, dampers and similar uses.  Brochure Available 

News from AMOT (19 May 2003)

Safety boost for continuity and insulation testers

 Technical Background Article  Specifiers and purchasers of portable test instruments are, in many cases, giving insufficient consideration to safety, according to test and measurement expert, Megger.  Brochure Available 

News from Megger (19 May 2003)

PLM software gains "visionary" acclaim

Baan has been listed in the "visionary" quadrant for organisation in the latest Gartner Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Magic Quadrant study.

News from SSA Global (19 May 2003)

Far East sourcing for turned parts

With over 20 years of sourcing, importing, stocking and distributing engineered products to industrial OEMs, Blue Diamond reckons it is perfectly positioned to meet all turned parts requirements.  Brochure Available 

News from Blue Diamond Technologies (19 May 2003)

Drives thrive in washdown applications

The Commander SX range has IP66, Nema 4X ingress protection and is designed for direct to wall or "next to motor" mounting.  Brochure Available 

News from Control Techniques (19 May 2003)

Online service evaluates vision applications

A new free online service enables end-users to have their machine vision needs evaluated quickly and correctly by a dedicated applications engineer.  Brochure Available 

News from Cognex UK (19 May 2003)

Vision system boosts automotive display quality

 User Application Article  VDO approached Weber Systemtechnik to produce two complete process-integrated quality inspection solutions for its radios and navigation systems production lines.  Brochure Available 

News from Cognex UK (19 May 2003)

Nanocomposites presentations go online

A sizeable industry forum of over 50 delegates attended the "Nanocomposites in industry" event at Sheffield Hallam University meeting last month.

News from Faraday Plastics (19 May 2003)

Dirty billets cause problems for extruders

Today's systematic approaches to product quality help us discover what is at the root of certain variations in extrusion, and then identify the most effective ways to prevent them.  Brochure Available 

News from Guyson International (19 May 2003)

Force tester confirms child seat safety

 User Application Article  Britax has chosen the latest LFPlus affordable, low force testing machine to check the release mechanisms on its child car seat buckles in a fast, accurate and reliable quality control process.

News from Lloyd Instruments (19 May 2003)

Sleeves supply speedy insulation for terminals

Joining the expanding range of Heyco insulation products is a one-touch insulation sleeve for straight or flag type terminals.  Brochure Available 

News from Anixter Components (19 May 2003)

Plastic fasteners join the range

Heyco has been appointed an approved UK distributor for the full range of ITW Fastex fastening products.  Brochure Available 

News from Anixter Components (19 May 2003)

Bending wire to order

Wire bending, forming and assembly is a skill long practised by spring maker William Hughes.

News from Hughes (19 May 2003)

Jumpers link HV supplies between rail cars

A new range of flexible jumpers provides a safe, effective and economical solution for linking the rooftop busbar systems of adjacent cars in trains that are powered from overhead cables.

News from Icore International (19 May 2003)

Level sensors both switch and measure

A new range of level sensors not only offers a conventional switching output, but also an analogue output which provides a continuous level indication.  Brochure Available 

News from IFM Electronic (19 May 2003)

Summators keep track of metering data

 User Application Article  Kenda Electronic Systems has installed operational metering summator equipment at the Hunterston and Torness nuclear power stations in Scotland.

News from Kenda Electronic Systems (19 May 2003)

Radio modules tackle global compliance issues

LPRS has expanded its novel Easy-Radio range of licence-exempt radio modules with the addition of a matched transmitter and receiver pair that can be used for "global" product designs.  Brochure Available 

News from Low Power Radio Solutions (19 May 2003)

Module provides two-way comms for Europe and USA

The ER900TRS transceiver from Low Power Radio Solutions combines the company's revolutionary Easy-Radio technology with global applications potential.  Brochure Available 

News from Low Power Radio Solutions (19 May 2003)

Automation training at home and away

Omron Electronics now provides practical and up-to-the minute training courses on automation topics at a number of regional training centres around the UK.  Brochure Available 

News from Omron Electronics (19 May 2003)

Catalogue updates full product range

A new 117-page catalogue is the first to be issued by Parvalux for three years and provides the opportunity to update information across all product ranges.  Brochure Available 

News from Parvalux Electric Motors (19 May 2003)

Easy installation for rugged I/O modules

Fieldline fieldbus I/O modules are suitable for direct mounting onto machines and plant in even the harshest environments.

News from Phoenix Contact (19 May 2003)

Superior performance claim for plastic inserts

Pencom has developed a new range of inserts for plastic, and reckons its "Zerts" range offers superior insert performance combined with excellent quality.

News from Pencom Engineering (19 May 2003)

Research aims to solve piston problems

Poeton Industries has designed a novel engine dynamometer to support its development of automotive engine coating systems.

News from Poeton Industries (19 May 2003)

Nigerian export success for Robson

Geo Robson has recently won a GBP 650,000 contract to supply equipment to recycle kiln dust at the Lafarge plant near Lagos, Nigeria.

News from Robson Handling Technology (19 May 2003)

Steel has limited appeal outdoors

Enclosure users requiring economical products which will give long, trouble-free service outdoors and in other demanding environments should consider specifying GRP, rather than steel.

News from Sarel (19 May 2003)

Software development for controllers and RTUs

Sixnet's Linux IPm application development kit software is now available as a free download.  Brochure Available 

News from Sixnet (19 May 2003)

Telemecanique catalogues safety comprehensively

The latest 330-page Preventa Safety Solutions catalogue from Telemecanique provides detailed information on one of Europe's widest and most innovative ranges of safety products.

News from Schneider Electric (19 May 2003)

Airbus aids aerostructures laboratory

The University of Bath has built a new aerostructures laboratory containing a 1.5m-diameter by 3m-length autoclave which will make carbon fibre composite components.

News from University of Bath (19 May 2003)

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