News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 1 June
to Saturday 7 June 2003
Expansion for HVAC drive network
ABB has appointed Slater Drive Systems of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, as a partner for its range of dedicated HVAC drives.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 6 June 2003)
Drives cut pump energy bill for floor maker
User Application Article Floor maker Amtico has received ABB's special award for energy savings, recognising its outstanding achievement in saving GBP 15,000 per year on energy costs.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 6 June 2003)
Motors rev up to higher speeds
ABB is beginning serial production of low-voltage high-speed motors - the first time such specialist motors are to be mass produced.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 6 June 2003)
Novel composite improves prototyping performance
Accelerated Technologies can now produce rapid prototypes in a new, ceramic-filled material for stereolithography.
News from Accelerated Technologies ( 6 June 2003)
Software analyses spectrum usage
User Application Article The Radio Communications Agency uses DADiSP to aid its mobile radio usage analysis. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 6 June 2003)
Invensys sells off Baan
Invensys has agreed to sell Baan to an investment group consisting of Cerberus Capital Management and General Atlantic Partners, two of the world's leading private investment firms.
News from SSA Global ( 6 June 2003)
Short courses cover fluid sealing technology
Demand for specialised training in fluid sealing technology is growing and BHR Group has responded by increasing the frequency of its short courses.
News from BHR Group ( 6 June 2003)
Planetary gearboxes help alternative energy
User Application Article Brevini's planetary gearbox range is being used in horizontal axis wind turbines all across Europe.
News from Brevini ( 6 June 2003)
Valves withstand aggression from ultra-pure water
User Application Article Burkert Fluid Control Systems has supplied high purity control valves for the latest Purelab Ultra water purification system manufactured by Elga LabWater. Brochure Available
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems ( 6 June 2003)
Rheometer is simple, portable and affordable
The T2SR is a dynamic rheometer designed for quality control and R and D applications.
News from Fluid Dynamics ( 6 June 2003)
Pneumatics package perfect coffee
User Application Article Festo has helped produce a unique new coffee bag that is set to revolutionise the market. Brochure Available
News from Festo ( 6 June 2003)
Giant servomotors offer torques up to 3000Nm
A new series of IEC-compliant high-end servomotors takes advantage of recent technological developments in rare-earth magnets and ceramic bearings. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK ( 6 June 2003)
Middleton steps up to top job
Sheffield's fast growing and award-winning Gripple organisation has appointed a new Managing Director.
News from Gripple ( 6 June 2003)
Cleaning systems gain handling solution
Kerry Ultrasonics has developed a new automated work transporter for its Microsolve solvent cleaning systems.
News from Kerry Ultrasonics ( 6 June 2003)
Ultrasonic flowmeter beats off competition
User Application Article An ultrasonic flowmeter designed specifically for use in supercritical ethylene applications has been chosen by a consortium of chemical companies.
News from Krohne ( 6 June 2003)
Noncontact scanner aids reverse engineering
The Cross Scanner is a patented high-speed, multistripe laser sensor that enables more efficient scanning of features such as holes, slots, gaps and steps inspected in automotive applications.
News from Metris ( 6 June 2003)
Electric cylinder flexes its muscles
The ultra-powerful ETB125 electric cylinder generates up to 44kN thrust and has positioning speeds in excess of 1.3m/s.
News from Micromech ( 6 June 2003)
Plugins power up Rhino
Power Solids and Power Booleans now bring new power to Rhino, the popular NURBS modelling software for Windows.
News from nPower Software ( 6 June 2003)
Ultrasonic sensors save space
With an M12 diameter and an overall length of 70mm a new range of ultrasonic sensors offers a compact, space saving solution for many materials handling and conveying applications. Brochure Available
News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB ( 6 June 2003)
Freeman takes charge of UK operations
Mark Freeman is the new Managing Director of UL International (UK), the Guildford-based UK affiliate of Underwriters Laboratories.
News from UL International (UK) ( 6 June 2003)
Polymer seal extends compressor valve life
Cook Manley of Stafford, USA, has developed the on-site-reparable Moppet compressor valve, featuring a Victrex Peek polymer seal ring.
News from Victrex ( 6 June 2003)
Catalogues detail pumping solutions
Wilo has published two new catalogues: one dedicated to heating, air conditioning and mechanical services and the other to water supply and engineering.
News from Wilo (UK) ( 6 June 2003)
Drive belts help reduce downtime
Conti-V Multirib drive belts provide an ideal power transmission solution for conveyors and other processing equipment. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK ( 6 June 2003)
Panel meter has multiple split personalities
The PM4-TCR is a universal panel meter able to accept a wide range of input types without hardware additions.
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co ( 5 June 2003)
DC motors run down to low speeds
The AP industrial series of DC motors is available in series wound and permanent magnet models, in a wide range of standard types, frame sizes, voltages and power ratings to 17kW.
News from Astrosyn International Technology ( 5 June 2003)
Combination testers answer user demands
Developed after extensive consultation with electrical contractors, MFT1500-series combination testers are a real departure from many "meter in a box" instruments currently on the market. Brochure Available
News from Megger ( 5 June 2003)
Upgrade to clean up Peak District wastewater
Biwater Treatment has started work on the GBP 8.2 million upgrading of Buxton Wastewater Treatment Plant.
News from Biwater Treatment ( 5 June 2003)
Golden Globe for Claro
Claro Precision Engineering has just won two World Class awards from the GTMA.
News from Claro Precision Engineering ( 5 June 2003)
Audit checks compliance with oil storage edict
Castrol Specialised Industrial is offering an oil storage audit for UK companies concerned by the implications of the new oil storage regulations introduced on 1st March this year.
News from Castrol UK ( 5 June 2003)
Global collaboration cuts boiler prices
Fulton Boiler Works has reduced the price of its latest energy-efficient range of Pulse Plus heating boilers, with ex-stock delivery from July.
News from Fulton Boiler Works ( 5 June 2003)
Bands help Switchgear and Instrumentation connect
User Application Article Contact band technology from Icore International is playing a vital role in all withdrawable equipment produced by Switchgear and Instrumentation.
News from Icore International ( 5 June 2003)
Temperature probes can indicate on the spot
TT and TS temperature probes can be combined with the TR control monitor to provide convenient on-plant temperature indication. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic ( 5 June 2003)
International success boosts revenues
IronCAD reports increased sales and service revenue for the first quarter of 2003, with 8% growth worldwide compared with the same period in 2002.
News from IronCAD ( 5 June 2003)
Sponsorship aids European drag racing team
IronCAD is sponsoring a leading European Top Methanol Funny Car drag racing team.
News from IronCAD ( 5 June 2003)
Cutterheads speed boring job
User Application Article The Manufacturing Division of Aker Kvaerner Engineering and Construction has fabricated the forward components for two tunnel boring machines for the final phase of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link.
News from DavyMarkham ( 5 June 2003)
Controller comes with touchscreen-operated GUI
A new embedded instrument controller features a powerful touchscreen-controlled quarter-VGA graphical user interface.
News from Mosaic Industries ( 5 June 2003)
PLC turns inverter into automation system
The new easy-fit PLC module for 3G3MV inverter drives from Omron Electronics transforms the drive into a complete and versatile automation system. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics ( 5 June 2003)
Quick connection for compact terminals
QTC 1.5 rail-mounting terminals use no-strip connection technology to cut wiring time by up to 60%, and also feature a compact design that reduces space requirements by a much as 20%.
News from Phoenix Contact ( 5 June 2003)
Brochures available fro free download
Two new brochures are available for download free of charge from the Profibus website.
News from Profibus Group ( 5 June 2003)
Compressor to contribute to green fuels
Shell UK Oil Products has chosen Peter Brotherhood to supply a reciprocating gas compressor as part of a system to produce sulphur-free fuels at its manufacturing complex at Stanlow, Cheshire, UK.
News from Peter Brotherhood ( 5 June 2003)
Lift system is safe enough for the HSE
User Application Article The revolutionary noncontacting USP lift positioning system has been installed in the London offices of the Health and Safety Executive.
News from Schmersal UK ( 5 June 2003)
Speedy calibration for temperature sensors
Continual investment in calibration systems and equipment retains Sira's position as the number one provider of process-related calibration services.
News from Sira ( 5 June 2003)
Convertor brings serial devices under web control
The HelloDevice Super Series is a serial-Ethernet convertor with dynamic DNS and PPPoE protocol support to manage serial devices from remote areas.
News from Sena Technologies ( 5 June 2003)
Website is a mine of information
Sherborne Schaevitz reckons engineers and instrument makers serving a wide variety of sectors will find useful downloads on its new website.
News from Sherborne Schaevitz ( 5 June 2003)
Valves take on high temperatures and pressures
Rated for temperatures to +650C and pressures to ASME 4500, the Raisteam gate valve from Raimondi is available for applications in the chemical, petrochemical, offshore and power industries.
News from Tyco Flow Controls ( 5 June 2003)
Name change brings record revenues
After 30 years as Tom Palmer (Scotland) the change of the company's name to TPS-Fronius coincided with record revenues in 2002.
News from TPS-Fronius ( 5 June 2003)
Welding process combines laser and arc
Just as the whole is often more than the sum of its parts, LaserHybrid is more than just a laser process plus a MIG (metal inert gas) welding process.
News from TPS-Fronius ( 5 June 2003)
Long life for roller-chain replacement
The Plus Alpha range of high-quality roller attachment chain provides improved wear performance for station gathering and stitching operations on bookbinding and printing machines. Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK ( 5 June 2003)
Polymer bearings beat offshore corrosion
User Application Article Single Buoy Moorings of Monaco has turned to PTFE-filled Victrex Peek polymer to overcome corrosion problems associated with bronze components.
News from Victrex ( 5 June 2003)
Tracking system adds realism to virtual reality
As the only Polhemus distributor in the UK, Virtalis is poised to launch a new six-degrees-of-freedom tracking product line. Brochure Available
News from Virtalis ( 5 June 2003)
Sliding door saves space in confined installations
A novel sliding access door has helped make ABB's Housemaster moulded consumer units an increasingly popular choice for professional electricians.
News from ABB Automation Tech (LV Products) ( 4 June 2003)
Circular connectors are waterproof to IP67
Aerco is now stocking a range of waterproof subminiature circular connectors from Franz Binder and Co.
News from Aerco ( 4 June 2003)
Ball valves stay leak-tight for longer
Hoke 7 Series zero-leakage ball valves employ energised stem packing technology extending service life up to 50,000 cycles and live-loaded seats that compensate for wear and temperature cycling.
News from Circor Instrumentation ( 4 June 2003)
Touch-sensitive keyboard tackles tough tasks
A new touch-sensitive keyboard which is extremely tough, versatile and cost effective has been launched by EAO. Brochure Available
News from EAO ( 4 June 2003)
Industrial monitors for rack or panel mounting
Flat Vision has a new 19in rack-mountable industrial TFT monitor range, designed as very high quality rack monitor products that can be manufactured within a few days.
News from Flat Vision ( 4 June 2003)
Swarf problems automatically blown away
The Blow Chip is a novel automatic swarf and coolant removal system suitable for both vertical and horizontal machining centres.
News from Filtration Service Engineering ( 4 June 2003)
Conference attendance jumps 20%
The Manufacturing Excellence Conference was larger than ever this year: the growing reputation of this process industry automation and asset management event meant that 370 delegates attended.
News from Emerson Process Management - User Events ( 4 June 2003)
Heavy-duty welding packages cooled by air or water
New air- and water-cooled welding packages feature the Transmig 423S and 523S electronic microprocessor-controlled heavy-duty power sources. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products ( 4 June 2003)
F1 contract renewed
Following a successful inaugural technical partnership, a further three-year extension has been agreed between Renishaw and Mercedes-Ilmor. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 4 June 2003)
Supply simulates international mains
The Multiformer MF 6 power supply allows engineers to test equipment performance across the different voltage levels and frequencies found in mains supplies around the world. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) ( 4 June 2003)
Davis takes charge of sales
Severn Glocon has appointed Mike Davis as Sales Manager, with specific responsibility for the UK, parts of Europe and Africa.
News from Severn Glocon ( 4 June 2003)
Award for novel gas detector
An innovative product certified to the European ATEX Directive by Sira Test and Certification has been presented with the Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers Achievement Award.
News from Sira ( 4 June 2003)
Undergrads provide electronics expertise
A DTI-backed business support programme has expanded of its programme to provide electronics engineering undergraduates to companies for short- and long-term project placements.
News from Step Enterprise ( 4 June 2003)
Laser-based detector is super-sensitive
The Pinnacle is an ultrasensitive photoelectric point smoke detector using a laser instead of an IR LED as the light source.
News from System Sensor Europe ( 4 June 2003)
Gear solution improves efficiency of rebuilt hoist
User Application Article David Brown Engineering has supplied a gear solution to Qualter Hall and Company of Barnsley to be incorporated in a new blast furnace skip hoist for the Corus Port Talbot steelworks.
News from David Brown Engineering ( 4 June 2003)
Motors meet smoke extraction standards
WEG is meeting the demands of EN12101-3 with its new line of smoke extraction motors.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) ( 4 June 2003)
Safety lights feature transatlantic approvals
Turbolite high-power compressed-air-driven safety lamps are CE marked to the ATEX 94/9/EC Directive for use in Zones 1 and 2 Hazardous Areas, and dual marked with US Factory Mutual Approval.
News from Wolf Safety Lamp Company ( 4 June 2003)
Software speeds handling system design
User Application Article Len Williams, Managing Director of Dynamic Air in the UK, is finding Mathcad a better answer to many in-house problems that he would once have had to write dedicated programs to solve. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 3 June 2003)
PLC provides easy upgrade
User Application Article The latest programmable logic controller from Alstom's Gem 80 series - the Gem80-500 PLC - has proved a cost effective way to upgrade automation systems for Pirelli Tyres.
News from Alstom Power Conversion ( 3 June 2003)
Collaborative discrete automation system study
Around $115 billion in existing discrete automation systems remain in use today and a significant portion of this is rapidly reaching the end of its usable lifetime.
News from ARC Advisory Group ( 3 June 2003)
Plain-Jones to direct sales
Charlie Plain-Jones, an expert in the field of part traceability through the use of directly applied data matrix marks, has joined Absolute Vision as Sales Director.
News from Absolute Vision ( 3 June 2003)
Control retrofit brings galaxy of benefits
User Application Article A CNC unit has transformed what was "a difficult-to-operate piece of equipment that technicians were hesitant to use" into a user-friendly fully functional CNC turning machine.
News from Anilam ( 3 June 2003)
Upgrades for tired out power plants
Basler Electric and E Squared Power Systems have formed a strategic alliance to provide complete turnkey power plant excitation retrofits.
News from Basler Electric Company ( 3 June 2003)
Industrial PC takes weighing system onboard
A new upgraded version of the proven NT industrial PC is the first system of its kind to incorporate a dedicated weighing system.
News from Bizerba UK ( 3 June 2003)
IR cameras star at Aerosense
Launched at the recent Aerosense 2003 exhibition in Orlando (USA), the new Ruby handheld night vision camera from Cedip Infrared Systems generated considerable interest. Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems ( 3 June 2003)
Panel to address skills deficit
The Engineering and Technology Board has formed a Business and Industry Panel.
News from ETB ( 3 June 2003)
Temperature transmitters help maintain standards
User Application Article Rosemount temperature transmitters help to maintain the environmental temperature in the new, purpose-built National Physical Laboratory in Teddington.
News from Emerson Process Management - Rosemount Measurement ( 3 June 2003)
Electronic catalogue packs in the data
The latest electronic product catalogue now available from Flender Power Transmission packs in even more than before.
News from Siemens Flender ( 3 June 2003)
Blank shape development integrates with SolidWorks
BlankWorks provides SolidWorks software users with a fully integrated tool for developing optimal blank shapes for complex sheet metal designs.
News from Forming Technologies ( 3 June 2003)
Franks to expand global distribution
ICEM has appointed Dean Franks to the new position of Vice President, Global Distributor Operations.
News from ICEM ( 3 June 2003)
Thermometers aim for aluminium extruders
New range of products, system features and keen pricing are the benefits of the revised range of infra-red thermometer systems for aluminium extrusion applications. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International ( 3 June 2003)
Software to help define snowmobile performance
Arctic Cat has chosed LMS as a strategic partner in its new world-class NVH facility in Thief River Falls (Minnesota). Brochure Available
News from LMS International ( 3 June 2003)
Neodymium magnets aid automotive design
With pressure to reduce the size of electric motors used in automotive applications, specifying the right magnet is becoming crucial, and rare earth materials are coming into their own.
News from Precision Magnetics ( 3 June 2003)
Encoders add accuracy to simulator motion base
User Application Article The first six-degrees-of-freedom (6DOF) motion base to feature electromagnetic linear motors that incorporate digital encoders is to be premiered at this year's Paris Air Show. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems ( 3 June 2003)
Marine bearings go on show
Orkot TLM marine bearings on show at Norshipping have approvals from all the main classification societies for use as rudder bearings and water lubricated stern tube bearings.
News from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions - Orkut ( 3 June 2003)
Fasteners take the load in thin metal sheets
Pemsert self-clinching flush fasteners are designed to be completely flush in metal sheets as thin as 1.5mm.
News from PennEngineering ( 3 June 2003)
Conductive elastomers are ideal for EMI gaskets
A new range of highly conductive, thermoplastic elastomers has been specifically formulated for EMI/RFI gasketing in the electronics industry.
News from Premix Thermoplastics ( 3 June 2003)
Digital servos dispense with costly analogue parts
Posidrive MDS 5000 servo drives are compact, modular and fully digital in design.
News from Stober Drives ( 3 June 2003)
Sensor paper reveals heat distribution
Thermex is a novel temperature indicating sensor paper that can be used to reveal temperature distribution between any two heated contacting surfaces.
News from Sensor Products ( 3 June 2003)
Silicone extrusions for smoke, gas and fire safety
Low-smoke/low-toxic silicone rubber extrusions and seals can be supplied in low or high volumes as extruded profiles, cord, tube and strip or as finished seals and cut gaskets.
News from Silicone Fabrication Services ( 3 June 2003)
No sulphur required in new metalworking oil
A revolutionary environmentally friendly metalworking oil is suitable for the machining of yellow metals, steel, aluminium and stainless steel. Brochure Available
News from Shell Lubricants ( 3 June 2003)
Controller powers up novel wire-laying machines
User Application Article A novel application of Siemens CNC technology is making the production of plastic pipe fittings for gas and water pipelines more reliable and easier to undertake.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 3 June 2003)
Controller improves welding speed and accuracy
User Application Article A state-of-the-art control and drives solution has enabled a major international manufacturer to successfully upgrade the performance of precision welding equipment.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 3 June 2003)
Upgrade for spherical roller thrust bearings
Spherical roller thrust bearings (SRTBs) are the latest addition to the SKF Explorer class. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 3 June 2003)
Laser system "minds the gap"
Door and other panel gaps have traditionally been measured in the automobile industry using mechanical means, or sometimes camera systems.
News from Sensors UK ( 3 June 2003)
Expanded options for silicone sponge
Samco expanded silicone sponge is now available in an increased range of colours and densities including sheet and extruded sections, cord, tubing and gaskets.
News from Samco Silicone Products ( 3 June 2003)
Holland comes onboard
Surface Transforms has appointed Peter Holland as a Non-Executive Director.
News from Surface Transforms ( 3 June 2003)
More dates for RPD seminars
The "3 steps to successful rapid product development" seminars at 3T's site in Newbury continue to prove popular.
News from 3T RPD ( 3 June 2003)
Fans fall foul of expanded ATEX directives
Technical Background Article With the introduction of the ATEX Directives on 1st July 2003, mechanical equipment in hazardous areas will be subject to similar certification as has applied to electrical equipment for many years.
News from Halifax Fan ( 3 June 2003)
Package provides integrated Hall-effect solution
A new compact package integrates a Hall-effect sensor IC with a back-biasing magnet to achieve high airgap performance and meet restrictive space requirement.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe ( 2 June 2003)
US supplies cross the pond
Advanced Power Conversion has been awarded the sole UK and Ireland agency for the Behlman Electronics range of AC, DC and HV power supplies, frequency convertors and inverters.
News from Powerstax ( 2 June 2003)
Rugged industrial PCs gain Pentium 4 bonus
For a limited time the APC range of rugged 19in rack-mount industrial PCs is available with the latest 2.4GHz Pentium 4 processor at the same price as the current 1GHz Pentium III systems. Brochure Available
News from Eurotech ( 2 June 2003)
Fasteners feature in hand-built sports cars
User Application Article Bighead fasteners are available for same day despatch or to scheduled call off, enabling TVR Sports to build customised cars very quickly without having to lock up money in stock. Brochure Available
News from Bighead Bonding Fasteners ( 2 June 2003)
SolidWorks import speeds mechanical simulation
The latest version of SimMechanics extends the engineering analysis capabilities of the package by allowing the effortless importation of SolidWorks CAD assemblies.
News from MathWorks ( 2 June 2003)
Safety switch leads with category 3 approval
The BTI AMX stand-alone safety switches conform to EN60947-5-1 and have just been approved by TUV in category 3 according to the EN954-1 standard.
News from Comitronic ( 2 June 2003)
Audi accelerates digital vehicle assembly
User Application Article Audi has selected Delmia's Process Engineer solution for the planning of digital vehicle assemblies at its Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm plants.
News from Delmia ( 2 June 2003)
Polymers enable novel plastic door lock
User Application Article Allgood, the UK's leading architectural ironmonger, is introducing the building industry's first door latch featuring an all-plastic operating mechanism.
News from Distrupol ( 2 June 2003)
Sensing solutions suit waste water
A range of liquid level sensors, flow sensors and flow meters has been specifically developed for waste water, water treatment and cleaning systems.
News from Gentech International ( 2 June 2003)
System marries fieldbus robustness with Ethernet
Twincat RT Ethernet allows users of fieldbus-based control systems to take full advantage of the low cost and high performance offered by Ethernet.
News from Hayes Control Systems ( 2 June 2003)
Swiss bearing specialist sets up shop in the UK
Swiss-based specialist bearing manufacturer Jesa has launched a UK arm to provide bespoke bearings, overmoulded bearings and subassemblies as well as standard products.
News from Jesa UK ( 2 June 2003)
Controller crams many functions in a tiny package
The novel FP-e programmable controller is the first of a new generation of automation control products that combines the functions of numerous automation devices in a compact DIN48 format package.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK ( 2 June 2003)
Intelligent vacuum pump handles with care
Developed as a fully featured vacuum management tool, SmartPump offers the customer built in intelligence for highly reliable vacuum control.
News from Norgren ( 2 June 2003)
Software cuts plant downtime
The DiagNet diagnostic system can dramatically reduce downtime on industrial installations resulting from faults and failures, providing big cost savings and ensuring maximum productivity.
News from Phoenix Contact ( 2 June 2003)
Proximity sensors handle worst-case hazards
A new range of ATEX-certified proximity sensors is approved for use in potentially explosive atmospheres in accordance with the new European ATEX directive. Brochure Available
News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB ( 2 June 2003)
Refurbished actuators rejuvenate waterworks
User Application Article New and refurbished Rotork electric valve actuators are being used throughout a major upgrade project at one of Severn Trent Water's largest water treatment works.
News from Rotork Controls ( 2 June 2003)
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