News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 21 December
to Saturday 27 December 2003
HVAC drives market is ripe for the picking
With the global market for HVAC drives increasing at 5% per annum, ABB is gearing up to become the dominant force in the market.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (25 December 2003)
Design considerations for temperature probes
Technical Background Article In every temperature probe there are multiple variables which determine the final construction and materials used.
News from Betatherm Ireland (25 December 2003)
Dry air ensures safety valve operation
User Application Article Shell UK is using a Drypoint M membrane dryer system on its Brent Bravo oil and gas platform to help ensure the performance of its subsea safety isolation valve. Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies (25 December 2003)
Perforated belts offer applications flexibility
To enhance performance of its steel belts, Belt Technologies can design in perforations that modify the structure.
News from Belt Technologies Europe (25 December 2003)
Chester has designs on pressure surges
The 9th International Conference on Pressure Surges builds on the success of its predecessors by focusing on the latest developments in surge analysis.
News from BHR Group (25 December 2003)
Call for papers on jetting technology
The organiser of the 17th International Conference on Jetting Technology has issued a call for papers for presentation at this prestigious event, to be held in Germany during September 2004.
News from BHR Group (25 December 2003)
Sightglasses allow safe inspection
IR sightglasses are designed to enable thermographers to obtain accurate high-definition infra-red images of electrical switchgear without removing protective guards and covers. Brochure Available
News from Hawk IR International (25 December 2003)
Wireless sensors plumb the depths
Aquagauge water level sensors were developed to provide an ultra-low-cost method of continuous water level monitoring for depths up to 10m.
News from Electrosense Technologies (25 December 2003)
PLM solutions top the charts
UGS PLM Solutions has claimed "leadership status" in Meta Group's recently released Metaspectrum for product lifecycle management (PLM).
News from Siemens PLM Software (25 December 2003)
Controllers take charge of feeding
Elscint Automation now offers soft-start electronic controllers for vibratory feeders.
News from Elscint Automation (25 December 2003)
Simulation specialists set sights on collaboration
Fluent and Abaqus has formed a strategic technology initiative to develop and support coupled fluid-structure simulation capability.
News from Fluent (25 December 2003)
Pressure transducers hit the streets
A new series of motorsport/automotive pressure transducers is suitable for a wide range of critical on-vehicle performance measurements.
News from GE Sensing - Druck (25 December 2003)
Abrasion-resistant transducer for hostile pressure
The GE LPX 7000 series of flush diaphragm pressure transmitters is ideal for use in hostile conditions.
News from GE Sensing - Druck (25 December 2003)
Distributor to target Scandinavian auto makers
Nanco Data is the new distributor of the ICEM Surf software suite to the automotive vehicle design industry in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark.
News from ICEM (25 December 2003)
"World's first" claim for novel gaffer tape
Gaf-Fire is billed as the worlds first ever matt black "nonburn" cloth gaffer tape to meet BS5867 part 2 1980 type B.
News from Le Mark Self-Adhesives (25 December 2003)
Full range of silicone products on offer
MagniCell silicone sponge sheet is available in a variety of density-hardness and colour options in thickness from 2 to 25mm.
News from MTI Leewood (25 December 2003)
Steel review reveals record prices
Who would have guessed two years ago, when steel prices were at rock bottom, that by December 2003 many prices would have climbed to near-record levels?
News from MEPS (International) (25 December 2003)
Synergy taken to The Tower
Synergy chain received its most distinguished commendation yet when it was selected by engineers at The Tower of London to perform a mechanical task in the very Jewel House itself.
News from Renold Chain (25 December 2003)
Unattended operation for CAD convertor
TransMagic Batch is a new product line that addresses the need of manufacturing companies to efficiently translate large numbers of 3D CAD files.
News from TransMagic (25 December 2003)
Robot auditions for plant take-over
User Application Article Aerospace component manufacturer Centrax has installed an ABB IRB2400L six-axis robot at its Newton Abbot site, to investigate the feasibility of introducing fully automated machine tending. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (24 December 2003)
Taking responsibility for ATEX motor repairs
ABB is to become the first electric motor company in the UK to repair and rewind hazardous area motors to the ATEX Directive.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (24 December 2003)
Standard drives go beyond the norm
A new range of intuitive standard drives is designed to be sold off-the-shelf with few optional extras.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (24 December 2003)
One size fits all in novel MCCB range
A new generation of Tmax moulded case circuit breakers is designed to cover virtually any low-voltage application up to 250A in a range of just three frame sizes with a common frame depth.
News from ABB Automation Tech (LV Products) (24 December 2003)
Drive is speedy solution to maltster's problem
User Application Article Bairds Malt, a major UK maltster supplying high quality malt products to all sectors of the brewing and distilling industries needed an automation control solution within a 5-week period.
News from Alstom Power Conversion (24 December 2003)
Heat sealing keeps packaging line running
User Application Article The latest LVH heat sealing technology has helped Steelite, a leading UK supplier of crockery to the catering sector, to virtually eliminate downtime caused by failures of its sleeve sealing line.
News from Ceetak (24 December 2003)
Award for CAA engineer
Geoff Burtenshaw, a Flight Test Engineer with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), has won a prestigious aviation award from the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators (GAPAN).
News from Civil Aviation Authority (24 December 2003)
Digital torque tester features flexible software
The DTT Opta (digital torque tester) from Crane Electronics is a new member of the Opta product family with its hallmarks of flexibility and choice. Brochure Available
News from Crane Electronics (24 December 2003)
Simulations help prepare for Mars landing
User Application Article Envision has been used extensively by space scientists working for the Beagle 2 mission.
News from Delmia (24 December 2003)
Training software takes professional approach
Effective Training has developed an enhanced version of its geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD and T) training software.
News from Effective Training (24 December 2003)
Translator brings Catia and Rhinocerous together
A new Catia V4 to Rhinoceros translator runs as a plug-in application in Rhino 3D and reads/writes Catia V4 files directly.
News from Elysium (24 December 2003)
More scope for sound and vibration analysis
The new Pulse 8.0 platform system is a fast, high-resolution, application specific, stackable multiple-analyser system that supports up to 220 channels.
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (24 December 2003)
Foundation fieldbus devices link with legacy hosts
The new Rosemount Model 3420 Fieldbus interface module provides an interface between Foundation fieldbus devices and any host monitoring/control system with Modbus RTU capability.
News from Emerson Process Management - Rosemount Measurement (24 December 2003)
Wallpaper commemorates Wright Brothers
Attractive PC wallpaper commemorates last week's 100th anniversary of the first powered controlled manned flight.
News from Fluent (24 December 2003)
Handheld CAD package exploits mobile OS
A new version of the PowerCAD CE mobile/wireless CAD package has been created specifically for Microsoft's latest Windows Mobile 2003 operating system.
News from GiveMePower Corporation (24 December 2003)
Unit improves calibration of quarter bridge amps
The K 800 calibration unit for strain gauge quarter bridges can calibrate eight channels simultaneously. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (24 December 2003)
French design consultant takes to the Surf
French automotive vehicle design consultant Idestyle Technologies has signed a contract for the provision and implementation of the latest version of ICEM Surf.
News from ICEM (24 December 2003)
Electrical samplers overcome dodgy air supply
User Application Article Two Jiskoot 710 EL electrical sampling systems were selected by Arcon Romania for sampling gasoline at 42bar and diesel fuel at 26bar at the Rompetrol onshore terminal.
News from Jiskoot (24 December 2003)
Website opens up global resources
John Crane has launched a new, updated version of its website which now provides access to a worldwide resource of sealing solutions.
News from Crane (24 December 2003)
EU steel industry cost explosion starts to bite
The scale of the increase in production costs that European steel mills are currently facing is almost unprecedented, according to the latest European Steel Review.
News from MEPS (International) (24 December 2003)
Electromagnetic drum to sort shredded waste
Master Magnets has received an order for a large electromagnetic drum to be used for the removal of ferrous material from shredded car residue in a car fragmentiser plant near Shanghai.
News from Master Magnets (24 December 2003)
Air plasma package for quality cutting
The Sabre-arc 351iAS is a portable, air plasma cutting package designed to cut up to 12.5mm mild steel (8mm aluminium) using standard 240V mains electricity and a supply of compressed air. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (24 December 2003)
System provides "instant" lifecycle management
The new Product Sight Lifecycle Environment combines the company's SyncroSpec and FindView products to create an instant global product lifecycle management system for manufacturers and engineers.
News from Product Sight (24 December 2003)
Safety relay range has the spectrum covered
A new range of microprocessor-based electronic safety relay devices covers a broad spectrum of applications from Category 2 up to and including Category 4 in accordance with BS EN954-1.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (24 December 2003)
UK HQ shifts to cradle of industrial revolution
Phoenix Contact has relocated its British headquarters to Halesfield, Telford to place it at the heart of the UK manufacturing industry.
News from Phoenix Contact (24 December 2003)
Software to be made available online
SimSci-Esscor is to provide access to its Upstream Optimisation Suite and its Process Engineering Suite (PES) solutions for petrochemical and energy companies via the Internet.
News from Invensys SimSci Esscor (24 December 2003)
Wood wins international award
A 30% increase in overseas balancing and process monitoring equipment sales during the last quarter has won a top company award for Tim Wood, International Sales Manager at Schmitt Europe. Brochure Available
News from Schmitt Europe (24 December 2003)
Moulded knobs keep captive hardware colourful
Prism Series captive hardware features a stylised overmoulded knob that can be customised to virtually any colour to designate access points or to match an application's styling scheme.
News from Southco (24 December 2003)
Saunders brings shop-floor experience to sales
Brighton based Seiki Systems has appointed Neil Saunders as Southern Area Sales Manager.
News from Seiki Systems (24 December 2003)
Combination module features mixed I/O capabilities
The RemoteTrak RTU/combination I/O module combines a mix of I/O types with an RS232/RS485 interface. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (24 December 2003)
Camtex takes translation to German speakers
Camtex has been appointed to provide TransMagic's CAD data translation products throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
News from TransMagic (24 December 2003)
Heaters keep bearings clean during installation
SKF TIH series induction heaters offer a quick, easily mobile and efficient way of heating bearings ready for fitting. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (24 December 2003)
Self-actuating valves go to extremes
Amot self-actuating temperature control valves provide reliable control of fluid temperatures in areas of high vibration and extreme ambient conditions. Brochure Available
News from AMOT (23 December 2003)
Flying spot camera locates surface cracks
Cedip Infrared Systems has been commissioned by Framatome ANP to develop a new kind of camera for surface crack detection in the nuclear and aviation industries. Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (23 December 2003)
Read all about fastening solutions
The range of Accuride ball bearing slides is just one of the new product lines to be added to Components Direct's new "Fastening solutions" trade catalogue.
News from Components Direct (23 December 2003)
Advanced materials capabilities for motorsport
Corus will return to next year's Autosport International Exhibition to demonstrate its expertise in advanced materials technology and metal supply chain management. Brochure Available
News from Corus Automotive (23 December 2003)
CAM software gains simulation option
A new simulation option for PowerMill CAM software allows users to see on the computer exactly what will happen on the machine and to compare the results of using different strategies. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (23 December 2003)
Valve bodies shed weight
A new range of poly valve bodies provides substantial weight savings compared with aluminium body alternatives.
News from Dyco Industries (23 December 2003)
Putting the brakes on machine overrun dangers
The Nelsa Torklok DC injection braking system provides operator safeguarding on machines, which in critical situations would otherwise not stop quickly enough to prevent serious injury.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (23 December 2003)
Lightweight accelerometer aids biomechanics tests
The Model 7269 is a miniature triaxial accelerometer that is ideal for biomechanics research, studies of head injuries, testing of sport helmets, heads-up displays and ejection seats.
News from Endevco (23 December 2003)
Acquisition expands CAE portfolio
ESI Group is enhancing its product portfolio through the acquisition of the intellectual property rights of EASi's CAE software and its flagship product, EASi-Crash.
News from ESI Group (23 December 2003)
Engineering and procurement services contract won
Foster Wheeler Energy has been awarded an engineering and procurement services and reformer furnace supply contract for a hydrogen production plant by Petrom, the state oil company of Romania.
News from Foster Wheeler (23 December 2003)
Real-time process data are key to success
Throughout 2003, Lichfield-based FMA Process Engineering has demonstrated its credentials as a leading provider of innovative management information systems across a range of manufacturing industries.
News from FMA Process Engineering (23 December 2003)
TechCAD joins reseller programme
TechCAD, a leading reseller working with small to mid-size companies, in the tool and die and product design markets, has joined ImpactXoft's "Need SPeeD" reseller channel programme.
News from ImpactXoft Corp (23 December 2003)
Dutch distribution for gas detectors
Ion Science has entered into an alliance with Euro Index, a leading importer/wholesaler of measuring and control equipment in the Netherlands.
News from Ion Science (23 December 2003)
Detector sniffs out chemical weapons
The PhoCheck 5000Ex is designed for a number of applications, including first response to hazardous materials (Hazmat) and chemical weapons.
News from Ion Science (23 December 2003)
Moulding process cuts down on production tooling
User Application Article Leak detector manufacturer Primayer needed a manufacturing process that would deliver high quality products with minimal outlay on production tooling.
News from Martello (23 December 2003)
Second Shanghai facility to smooth Chinese supply
Moog has officially opened its new facility in the WaiGaoQiao Free Trade Zone, close to its existing facility in JinQiao, in the Pudong district of Shanghai. Brochure Available
News from Moog Controls (23 December 2003)
Manufacturing recruiting set for go slow
Employer confidence in the manufacturing sector for the first three months of 2004 is slightly lower than the Q1 average over the last 12 years, according to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.
News from Manpower (23 December 2003)
Multi-slit rolling process bound for Taiwan
Morgan Construction Company has received a contract from Cheng Ho Hsing Heavy Industries Co to implement multi-slit rolling of rebar as part of a new 14-stand bar mill for Chien Shuin Steel Company.
News from Morgan Construction Company (23 December 2003)
Leerink joins robot welding team
Henk Leerink has joined Banbury-based Motoman Robotics (UK) as part of the team selling robotic arc welding systems.
News from Motoman Robotics (UK) (23 December 2003)
Alarm monitoring system is fit for marine duties
The SIS is a low-cost stand-alone alarm-monitoring system designed exclusively for marine and industrial use.
News from National Ship Design And Research Centre (23 December 2003)
Motors and gearboxes provide 100 million options
Motor and gearbox assemblies can be customised to requirements by supplying special output motor spindles and gearbox shafts. Brochure Available
News from Parvalux Electric Motors (23 December 2003)
Reseller deal takes range to Colombia
Precidia Technologies has added InfoMedia to its roster of value-added resellers representing its remote access product line throughout the world.
News from Precidia Technologies (23 December 2003)
Display, keyboard and trackball slide into play
The RackPro8 is a high-quality slide-out keyboard, trackball and LCD screen together with an eight-port KVM switch. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (23 December 2003)
Laser welding of polymers
Technical Background Article Current market research forecasts a steadily increasing significance for laser polymer welding technology. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (23 December 2003)
Compact annunciator provides dedicated alarms
The UC625 is a compact annunciator for applications where safety, reliability, space and cost are key considerations.
News from RTK Instruments (23 December 2003)
Miniature ball screws offer 1000+ options
A new 52-page catalogue covers an extensive product line of miniature ball screws.
News from Steinmeyer (23 December 2003)
Holdback magnets aid ferry safety
User Application Article A UK manufacturer's electromagnets are being installed for security and safety while P and O crosschannel ferries are in service between Dover and Calais.
News from Stephenson Gobin (23 December 2003)
Translation software covers more data types
TransMagic has upgraded its innovative and affordable 3D CAD translation software.
News from TransMagic (23 December 2003)
Aerospace test capabilities on show
Europe's most comprehensive one-stop shop for aerospace testing to civil and military standards is exhibiting on Stand 1/B28 on the lower level of Hall 1 at Aerospace Technology Expo 2004.
News from TUV Product Service (23 December 2003)
Software eases switch to Linux-based control
User Application Article Leading UK energy company RWE Innogy has installed Verano's Performux real-time plant intelligence software platform at three of its coal-fired power stations in the UK.
News from Verano (23 December 2003)
Accuracy and functionality come to hand
The Series 4000 digital ohmmeter gives true portability without sacrificing measurement accuracy and functionality. Brochure Available
News from Cropico (23 December 2003)
MEMS sensors will be mixed with concrete
A National Science Foundation grant will fund the design of tether-free, passive sensors to make steel-reinforced concrete bridges more reliable.
News from Advanced Design Consulting (22 December 2003)
Air bearing system takes position precisely
A new monorail platform features precisely engineered air-bearing surfaces coupled with direct drive linear motor technology to create a high-resolution positioning system.
News from Axsys Technologies (22 December 2003)
Software assesses safety culture
A novel software tool will help aircraft maintenance companies assess and enhance their safety culture.
News from Civil Aviation Authority (22 December 2003)
Nickel project contract awarded
Foster Wheeler has been awarded a contract by Goro Nickel to carry out certain engineering, planning and related activities as part of the Phase 2 review of the Goro Nickel Project in New Caledonia.
News from Foster Wheeler (22 December 2003)
Springs put to the test
The Institute of Spring Technology has released a new range of manually operated spring load testers.
News from Institute Of Spring Technology (22 December 2003)
CPU brings vision to New England
ipd has named CPU Automation as its new distributor in New England.
News from ipd (22 December 2003)
Software speeds F1 modifications under pressure
User Application Article AlphaCAM manufacturing software is used by Jordan F1 as a vital tool to help the team produce parts for its cars under the intense time-to-market pressures of Grand Prix motor racing. Brochure Available
News from Alphacam (22 December 2003)
Real-time production data unlock productivity
User Application Article Real-time production data acquisition is probably the most potent tool for optimising control of production processes such as assembly and packaging. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (22 December 2003)
UK base for German orbital welding equipment
One of the best-respected names in orbital welding, Orbitec has launched a UK company to market its technically advanced, high-value range from a brand new welding technology centre.
News from Orbitec (22 December 2003)
Budget pricing for tiny serial to Ethernet adapter
The iPocket232 is a low-cost compact RS232 to Ethernet adapter featuring DIN-rail mounting and modem replacement capability.
News from Precidia Technologies (22 December 2003)
More features for flexible HMI/Scada package
FactoryLink 7.2 is a flexible software solution for industrial human machine interfaces (HMIs) and supervisory control and data acquisition (Scada).
News from Tecnomatix Technologies (22 December 2003)
Hybrid robots could be a third cheaper
A novel hybrid "rapid pick and place" robot design draws useful traits from both parallel and series robots and costs a third less than similar robots on the market.
News from University of Warwick (22 December 2003)
Analyser covers complete supply network
LEM has introduced an "advanced function" for its Memobox power quality analyser family.
News from LEM Instruments (22 December 2003)
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