News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 14 December
to Saturday 20 December 2003
Blowers extend pressure and airflow range
A new generation of regenerative exhausters/blowers suitable for conveying both air and gas has been introduced by Air Control Industries. Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries (19 December 2003)
Tailor-welded blanks speed Lamborghini assembly
User Application Article Corus is supplying the Lamborghini Gallardo with the world's first production-ready aluminium tailor-welded blanks to help the car maker further reduce vehicle body weight and assembly costs. Brochure Available
News from Corus Automotive (19 December 2003)
Expansion for online data translation
Delcam has added the ability to translate files from PTC's Wildfire release of Pro/Engineer and from Rhino to its PS-Exchange online data translation service. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (19 December 2003)
Polymers bring "pure" success on the slopes
User Application Article Salewa of Munich chose two DuPont engineering polymers for nine functional parts of the new lightweight touring ski-binding in its Silvretta range, named the "pure".
News from DuPont (UK) (19 December 2003)
Alliance to deliver combined refinery solutions
Honeywell Process Solutions and UOP are to jointly develop, market and deliver refinery solutions.
News from Honeywell Industry Solutions (19 December 2003)
Plastics and rubber event expands to fill new hall
Next year's giant trade fair for the plastics and rubber industries, K 2004, will stick to the successful formula of previous events.
News from International Trade Shows Link (19 December 2003)
Spin testing assures magnet assembly quality
Rare earth magnet manufacturer Magnequench has installed specialist equipment at its UK plant to check the balance of rotary magnet assemblies.
News from Precision Magnetics (19 December 2003)
McBroom serves southeast states
Spirex Corp has appointed Terry McBroom as Southeast Regional Sales Manager.
News from Spirex Plasticating Systems and Solutions (19 December 2003)
New standard for rotary actuators
Incorporating the latest technological advancements, the SRU rotary actuator is at the leading edge of technology. Brochure Available
News from Schunk Intec (19 December 2003)
Coating helps welding equipment survive
A new type of spatter shield can extend the life of welding nozzles and shrouds by five times.
News from Stevens Industrial Services (19 December 2003)
Relay interface modules reduce assembly time
Reducing design and manufacturing time, Switchtec's RIM relay interface modules enable OEMs and panel builders to fit and install up to 16 relays with one easy-to-install unit.
News from Switchtec (19 December 2003)
What's new in machine vision?
The UK Industrial Vision Association (UKIVA) celebrates the 10th anniversary of the IPOT and Machine Vision exhibitions in February 2004 by hosting two days of free seminars.
News from UK Industrial Vision Association (19 December 2003)
Powerful performance for military kitchens
AB Connectors has designed and manufactured a new distribution box that makes it easier for armed forces' personnel to connect power from military vehicles to kitchens in the field.
News from AB Connectors (18 December 2003)
Stainless-steel valves polish up nicely
The new E177 range of stainless-steel solenoid valves are designed for critical applications in the food, instrumentation, process control and pharmaceutical industries.
News from Beta Valve (18 December 2003)
Reliable sourcing for budget cast components
Building on its success in sourcing high quality turned parts from low-cost-base countries, Blue Diamond has now extended its scope of supply to cover a wide range of cast components. Brochure Available
News from Blue Diamond Technologies (18 December 2003)
Program simplifies pump specification
An innovative solution from BOC Edwards is set to revolutionise the purchasing of liquid ring vacuum pumps.
News from Edwards (18 December 2003)
Training programme adds value to control systems
Eurotherm has devised a powerful portfolio of modular training courses as part of its wider customer services offering.
News from Eurotherm (18 December 2003)
Medium-pressure UV works at low temperatures
Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection specialist Hanovia has modified its medium-pressure UV systems for very low temperature applications within the food industry.
News from Hanovia (18 December 2003)
Plastic plugs and caps fill a gap
Heyco has extended its one-stop-shopping experience for engineers and designers to include a comprehensive range of plastic plugs and caps. Brochure Available
News from Anixter Components (18 December 2003)
Automation for largest biopharmaceutical plant
Boehringer Ingelheim has awarded Honeywell a contract to implement the Experion Process Knowledge System at its recently opened new biopharmaceutical plant in Biberach.
News from Honeywell Industry Solutions (18 December 2003)
Handheld meter spots busted rotor bars
The CSMeter is a novel instrument that is designed to reliably detect broken rotor bars in squirrel cage induction motors across a wide range of applications.
News from Iris Power Engineering (18 December 2003)
Distributed control for Algerian petrochem complex
ENIP has awarded Invensys an US $2 million contract to upgrade outdated pneumatic boiler controls and burner management systems at the company's large petrochemicals complex in Skikda, Algeria.
News from Invensys Foxboro (18 December 2003)
Automation system proves popular
Since introducing its Foxboro A2 automation system early in 2003, Invensys has received 57 different project orders.
News from Invensys Foxboro (18 December 2003)
Ideal solution for MIG welding aluminium
The Sidewinder is an all-new Mini-Spool gun with small diameter wire feeding capacity that makes it an ideal solution for MIG welding aluminium.
News from MK Products (18 December 2003)
Website reveals all on marine bearings
The enhanced Orkot Marine Bearings website enables information to be readily accessed on a world-leading range of rudder bearings for the shipping and marine industries.
News from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions - Orkut (18 December 2003)
An end to cross threads
PEM threaded access hardware is now available with a patented "anti-cross-thread" design to help speed assembly and eliminate failures, repairs, scrap, downtime and warranty service.
News from PennEngineering (18 December 2003)
New technique produces micro elastomer seals
A novel micro seal production technique replaces individual seals with a web of seals linked by an ultrathin membrane.
News from Precision Polymer Engineering (18 December 2003)
Pump boasts integral self-cleaning filter
The Rotorflush Filterpump is a revolutionary product: a submersible pump with an integral self-cleaning intake filter.
News from Rotorflush Filters (18 December 2003)
Film aids quality control of membrane filters
User Application Article Tactile pressure measurement has evolved from an art to a science over the last few decades.
News from Sensor Products (18 December 2003)
Miniature actuators have wide potential
Unimatic Engineers is offering a bespoke design miniature linear actuator to those companies developing systems and machines where size and/or weight are critically important. Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers (18 December 2003)
Calibrator goes with the flow
The Qualichek 300 is a versatile calibration instrument that can be used to set up and qualify gauge, differential pressure or flow testers and to verify the specification of fixed leak masters.
News from Uson (18 December 2003)
Connectors simplify leak testing
Uson has introduced the PrexSeals range of standard and custom connectors to ensure the leak-tight sealing required for effective performance of leak test and detection systems.
News from Uson (18 December 2003)
Sealed accelerometers handle the harsh life
A novel general-purpose industrial accelerometer from Vibrasens is claimed to offer an unprecedented price to performance ratio.
News from Vibrasens (18 December 2003)
Industrial HMI gains larger screen option
The PowerView/CE family of Windows CE.NET HMI touchscreen panels is now available in two sizes: a 5.7in STN display with 320 x 240 resolution and a new 7.7in STN display with 640 x 480 resolution.
News from Nematron Europe (18 December 2003)
Budget pricing for analogue output card
The first design to feature analogue output is being added to MCC's range of high-quality PCI cards aimed to be functionally equivalent to National Instruments models. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (17 December 2003)
Handheld CMM moves beyond the production line
Actiris is a new range of high-performance and user-friendly 3D co-ordinate measurement machines (CMMs) based on innovative optical technology.
News from ActiCM (17 December 2003)
Thermal and stress analysis aid electrical design
ePhysics is a new software package that expands the capabilities of Ansoft's HFSS and Maxwell 3D.
News from Ansoft Europe (17 December 2003)
Group to support new Ethernet standard
The Ethercat Technology Group comprises more than 30 end users, industrial suppliers and OEMs committed to Ethercat, and the number is growing.
News from Beckhoff Automation (17 December 2003)
Dome valves cement long-term solution
User Application Article Back in 2000, French cement producer Ciment d'Originy began to experience numerous problems with pinch valves at its plant in Dannes, France.
News from Clyde Materials Handling (17 December 2003)
Software speeds Hungarians to European award
User Application Article Euroform, one of Hungary's leading manufacturers of moulds for rubber and plastics, has won this year's European High Speed Machining Award. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (17 December 2003)
The feet are made for levelling
LMRS levelling feet are manufactured in stainless steel (AISI 303/304) and designed to shed liquids downward. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (17 December 2003)
Full relay range comes together
Finder has published a useful product profile brochure covering its whole product range.
News from Finder (17 December 2003)
Acquisition system takes GPS data onboard
The latest development of HBM's ML70 module enables the inclusion of information from the global positioning system to enhance mobile data acquisition. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (17 December 2003)
Student racing challenge set for July 2004
Formula Student 2004, the annual student project for engineering students to design and build a small single-seater racing car, is now accepting team registrations. Brochure Available
News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (17 December 2003)
Spectroscopy systems made to order
Jobin Yvon's Optical Spectroscopy Division can now supply custom spectroscopy systems.
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon (17 December 2003)
Composite provides safer more durable solution
User Application Article Able to deliver long-term performance in tough environments, a unique Verton composite has been developed for Ezee-glider 2000 centralisers used in down-hole oil, gas and water well applications.
News from LNP Engineering Plastics Europe (17 December 2003)
Consultancy keeps design clean and green
Cedar is a new ecodesign training and consultancy service from Loughborough University's Department of Design and Technology.
News from Loughborough University (17 December 2003)
Acquisition expands fastener and fixing range
Moss Plastics Parts has greatly extended its range of fastener and fixing products, since purchasing the Plastivis business from Capi (France) in late 2002.
News from Moss Plastic Parts (17 December 2003)
Name change creates unified global brand
As part of a move that creates a single global brand, leading fan and drives company Papst has changed its name to ebm-papst Automotive and Drives (UK).
News from ebm-papst Automotive and Drives (UK) (17 December 2003)
Powerful performance from RF modems
The NL6000 range of RF modems are now available with a 6W continuous duty cycle option.
News from RF Neulink, Division of RF Industries (17 December 2003)
Wall-mounting enclosures handle heavy hosedowns
Four new sizes of wall-mounting enclosures meet the demanding IP69K standard. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (17 December 2003)
Automation assessment scheme validates competence
A new qualification and certification programme for systems integrators and OEMs enables them, through their engineers, to demonstrate competence in automation systems.
News from Rockwell Automation (17 December 2003)
Training courses dedicated to hazardous areas
Sira's Safety Compliance business will launch its new training package on Stand 17 at HazardEx 2004.
News from Sira (17 December 2003)
Ark Royal takes splicer onboard
The aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal has become the first Royal Navy ship to carry the Tritec Fase II as part of its network maintenance equipment.
News from Tritec Developments (17 December 2003)
Micromouse contest set for Birmingham
The microrobotics competition known as Micromouse 2004 is to be hosted by the Technology Innovation Centre (tic) at Birmingham's prestigious Millennium Point on Saturday 19th June 2004.
News from Technology Innovation Centre (17 December 2003)
DC power sources take control
Wago 787 Series power supplies provide a broad range of highly reliable, cost effective DC power sources for any industrial control application.
News from Wago Corp (17 December 2003)
Splicing connector connects simply everything
The 222 Series is a novel compact splicing connector specifically designed as a cost-effective, more flexible alternative to traditional twist or crimp style connectors.
News from Wago Corp (17 December 2003)
Novel film helps win marketing award
Serigraphia Formiginese has won an award for its work using Capillex CP in the launch of Campari Mixx. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype (16 December 2003)
Manufacturing show returns to Thorpe Park
For the seventh successive year, Southern Manufacturing will bring together hundreds of exhibitors with thousands of visitors when it opens its doors on 18th and 19th February 2004.
News from European Trade and Exhibition Services (16 December 2003)
Insertion mag meter gives full-bore performance
The Multi-Mag is a novel insertion mag meter that does not require flow profiling and gives full bore meter accuracy even in nonideal flow conditions. Brochure Available
News from Flowline Manufacturing (16 December 2003)
High-profile academics join affiliate scheme
Faraday Plastics, the UK's plastics research and development centre, has welcomed two of the UK's leading academics to its affiliate community.
News from Faraday Plastics (16 December 2003)
Soft starters are cure for "excessive torqueing"
User Application Article Fairford soft starters are being used to overcome problems associated with excessive torque on startup with a number of 15kW mixer motors at Kernow Coatings in Cornwall.
News from Fairford Electronics (16 December 2003)
Servos stretch to heavy-duty tasks
A new range of giant servomotors and amplifiers offer torques up to 3000Nm, making them suitable for new application areas in addition to their use as servomotors for machine tools. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (16 December 2003)
Fibre-optic module for industrial connector family
Harting has added a fibre-optic module to its Han Modular family of industrial connectors.
News from Harting (16 December 2003)
Force sensor puts vehicles on test
The RoaDyn V6HT force and moment measuring wheel is a turnkey system and does not require any modification to the vehicle.
News from Kistler Instruments (16 December 2003)
Vision system compares with CAD data
3D data measured with the new Comet Vario-Zoom 2M sensor (2Mpixel camera) can now immediately be compared with the corresponding CAD data online.
News from Lot-Oriel (16 December 2003)
Vision software aids tyre development
In addition to fully automatic operation, Intact software from Steinbichler Optotechnik now also features a manual test mode for applications in tyre development.
News from Lot-Oriel (16 December 2003)
Tough pumps dispense with accuracy
Durability and high accuracy are among the important benefits of the new range of FMI dispensers and piston pumps, recently introduced to the UK.
News from Michael Smith Engineers (16 December 2003)
Catalogue available online or on paper
The NI "Measurement and automation catalogue 2004" is a leading resource for engineers and scientists seeking innovative virtual instrumentation solutions, and is available both in print and online. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (16 December 2003)
Torque limiter takes proximity sensor onboard
A new torque limiter disconnects the main power source from its downstream components in the event of a torque overload or product jam, to protect the gear reducer, machine and product.
News from Nexen Group (16 December 2003)
Safety controller simplifies laser cells
User Application Article Trumpf Systemtechnik is using the PNOZmulti to monitor safety functions on a total of four Lasercell 1005 laser cutting machines that are being manufactured for an automotive manufacturer.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (16 December 2003)
Government soft-pedals law on corporate killing
In May 2003 the UK Government published proposals to legislate against death caused by management failure.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (16 December 2003)
Explosion protection handbook aids ATEX compliance
A new handbook offers help and guidance on the use and installation of products in hazardous environments.
News from Phoenix Contact (16 December 2003)
Filling indicator is simple speedy solution
The SAI-MV filling indicator is the result of over 30 years of experience in batch weighing and filling applications.
News from Penko Engineering (16 December 2003)
Choosing the best probing system for a CMM
Technical Background Article CMM technology has evolved over the past 30 years to meet the increasingly tighter tolerances demanded by today's manufacturing and design engineers, says Gareth Tomkinson. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (16 December 2003)
Lithium-ion batteries go solar racing with Solion
User Application Article Solion is using VL E high energy, lightweight rechargeable lithium-ion cells to create high performance "plug and play" battery packs designed specifically for solar powered racing cars. Brochure Available
News from Saft Industrial Batteries (16 December 2003)
Machine vision solutions on show in Birmingham
Sony Europe's Image Sensing Solutions Division will demonstrate its latest innovations in its wide range of visual communications and machine vision technology at IPOT and Machine Vision 2004.
News from Sony Europe - Image Sensing Solutions (16 December 2003)
Bespoke machine guarding to suit all needs
Whatever the machine tool, Repar2 machine guarding systems can provide a bespoke solution.
News from TDT Technology (16 December 2003)
Steamy duties for polymer seal
User Application Article A revolutionary guided wave radar probe developed by Magnetrol International uses a Victrex Peek polymer seal component to reliably seals out high-temperature steam.
News from Victrex (16 December 2003)
Plastic hand wheels and crank handles stay clean
A new range of plastic hand wheels and crank handles with steel inserts are ideal for upgrading equipment for use in clean environments such as those found in the medical and food industries. Brochure Available
News from WDS (16 December 2003)
Nanotechnology for stereolithography
NanoForm is the latest in the ProtoComposites product line from DSM Somos, and is destined to significantly increment the existing applications suitable for stereolithography. Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (15 December 2003)
Forums feature Foundation fieldbus
The Fieldbus Foundation has established its new "Fieldbus Forums", as convenient, web-based interfaces to the latest Foundation fieldbus news and technical information.
News from Fieldbus Foundation (15 December 2003)
Transmitters tackle critical level measurement
User Application Article Rosemount 3051S transmitters are tackling a difficult level-measurement application at the Sandoz pharmaceutical plant at Kundl, Austria.
News from Emerson Process Management - Rosemount Measurement (15 December 2003)
One-stop shop for position and level sensing
Gill Sensors is a new business within the Gill group of companies set up to provide a one-stop shop for position and level sensing needs.
News from Gill Sensors (15 December 2003)
Economical route to custom enclosures
Smartboxx has developed a novel process for producing low-cost custom plastic enclosures without the need for expensive moulds and tooling.
News from Gatehouse Enclosures (15 December 2003)
Alliance focuses on Chinese PLM requirements
IronCAD is taking part in a new Chinese-focused PLM alliance officially announced by Caxa on 8th December, in Beijing.
News from IronCAD (15 December 2003)
Temperature and pressure sensors come together
With the market launch of its new 1mm temperature sensor, Kistler now offers a complete product line for measuring mould cavity pressure and temperature in the moulded component.
News from Kistler Instruments (15 December 2003)
Piezoelectric force sensors are ready to install
The new ready to install piezoelectric force sensors complement Kistler's existing range of compression and tension elements.
News from Kistler Instruments (15 December 2003)
Ultraminiature accelerometer covers all three axes
The Type 8764A500 ultraminiature ceramic shear triaxial accelerometer has a +/-500g measuring range with 10mV/g sensitivity and weighs only 1.3g.
News from Kistler Instruments (15 December 2003)
Drives put to the test
User Application Article The latest generation of motor drive systems from Control Techniques are benefiting from sophisticated functional and flash test systems developed by the Peak Group.
News from Peak Production Equipment (15 December 2003)
Exotic-material fittings resist sour gas
Parker Instrumentation has been selected by EnCana (UK) to supply exotic-material tube fittings for its recently approved Buzzard Project in the central North Sea. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Instrumentation Products Division (15 December 2003)
Coke goes better with hydraulic cylinders
User Application Article Series 2H hydraulic cylinders have been specified for use on a new set of coke oven machinery supplied to Lucchini Impianti, an Italian steel making company, based in Piombino, Tuscany. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filter Division (15 December 2003)
Ultrasonic sensors have a clear edge
The UM range of ultrasonic noncontact sensors is designed for reliable detection and highly accurate distance measurement of materials including transparent film, glass and fluids.
News from Sick (UK) (15 December 2003)
Pocket guide to safety equipment
Safeforce has published a new pocket guide catalogue.
News from Safeforce (15 December 2003)
Platform delivers rugged industrial acquisition
The MX100 DAQMaster is a modular, distributed PC-based data acquisition system designed for process monitoring and distributed I/O.
News from Yokogawa UK (15 December 2003)
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