News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 1 February
to Saturday 7 February 2004
Standard drive to boost UK market potential
ABB reckons its launch of a new standard drive will reinforce the company's position as a market leader in AC drives.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 6 February 2004)
CAD package goes German
Alibre Design is now available in a German-language version.
News from Alibre ( 6 February 2004)
Laptop reward for encoder sales boost
Style Machine Tools is the winner of the Dealer Sales Challenge organised by measurement and control specialist Acu-Rite.
News from ACI (UK) ( 6 February 2004)
Capex continues to dominate oil and gas
The worldwide market for plant-level expenditures in the oil and gas industry, which totalled more than $196 billion in 2003, will reach almost $218 billion by the end of 2008, says a new study.
News from ARC Advisory Group ( 6 February 2004)
Slides aid access to pneumatic controllers
User Application Article Bombardier Transportation has chosen Accuride slides for the fleet refurbishment of Mk IV coaching stock.
News from Accuride International ( 6 February 2004)
Logger reduces cash drain from Climate Change Levy
The Pulsar Telelog is the latest stand-alone data logger with integral industrial modem for efficient automated utility metering and plant control monitoring. Brochure Available
News from Jekyll Electronic Technology ( 6 February 2004)
Butterfly valves take on heavy duties
Bray Controls has a new line of heavy-duty, large-diameter, resilient seated butterfly valves.
News from Bray Controls USA ( 6 February 2004)
Award for energy-efficient rolling swing valve
Camcon Technology has won a prestigious innovation award, from the East of England Energy Group, for its energy-efficient rolling swing valve.
News from Camcon Technology ( 6 February 2004)
Easy mounting for thermal switches
Snap-Stat hose-clamp-mount thermal switches are easily mounted to sense the temperature of pipes, hoses and containers.
News from Control Products ( 6 February 2004)
Frame grabber for next-generation vision
The MVS-8501 frame grabber is designed for the next generation of high-speed analogue cameras that use the latest progressive scan CCD sensor technology. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK ( 6 February 2004)
Top value and accuracy from servoelectric actuator
The ServoTube range of linear servomotor drives combines sophistication with simplicity to deliver unparalleled value.
News from Copley Motion Systems ( 6 February 2004)
Part recognition software speeds CMM progress
A quick and simple method of calling up CAD data files and inspection routines for a portable arm co-ordinate measuring machine on previously measured parts is now available from EuroPac Metrology.
News from Europac Metrology ( 6 February 2004)
IR camera gets to the foot of the problem
User Application Article The new ClimaCool2 ventilation and cooling system is the latest technology in sports shoes from Adidas, and a ThermaCAM SC3000 thermal imaging camera played a pivotal role in proving its design. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 6 February 2004)
Parallel shaft gearmotor features 14 ratios
The PS1900 parallel shaft gearmotor is available with 14 separate gearing ratios from a low 5:1 all the way up to a high 320:1.
News from Groschopp ( 6 February 2004)
Torque flange range extends downwards
HBM has improved its popular T10FS torque flanges to give an improved measuring range at lower levels by adding two models with nominal torques of 100 and 200Nm. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK ( 6 February 2004)
Top accuracy for force transducers
The S2 series of force transducers features an accuracy class of 0.05 for improved accuracy when used to determine material properties in testing machines. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK ( 6 February 2004)
Everything you ever wanted on a CD-ROM
Everything you ever wanted to know about Hepco Slide Systems is now contained on a new, easy-to-navigate CD-ROM. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion ( 6 February 2004)
Two-piece coupling connects long shafts
A new two-piece bellows coupling is designed for connecting long sections of shaft. Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork ( 6 February 2004)
Rubber nuts find a home in Bentley glove boxes
User Application Article An M5 rubber nut has been specified by Bentley Motors for use in the new Continental GT glove box manufactured by Intier Automotive Interiors.
News from Unifast ( 6 February 2004)
Windows software enhances precision thermometer
Labfacility has developed new PC Windows software for its market leading Tempmaster-100 precision thermometer.
News from Labfacility ( 6 February 2004)
Seamless transition to independence
User Application Article A management buy-out team has celebrated its first year of trading by winning the "Regeneration" section of the Mustard Awards organised by the British Chambers of Commerce and Business Link. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 6 February 2004)
Major upgrade for Wuhan mill
Wuhan Iron and Steel has ordered a major upgrade to its existing two-strand rod mill from Morgan Construction Company.
News from Morgan Construction Company ( 6 February 2004)
Acquisition brings magnetic sensor expertise
Melexis has acquired Sentron, a specialist in advanced magnetic sensors and the corresponding development and engineering services.
News from Melexis ( 6 February 2004)
Applications of pressure and vacuum measurement
Anyone who uses, calibrates, develops or manufactures pressure or vacuum measuring equipment can keep up to date with the latest advances by attending the Pressmet Annual Meeting.
News from National Physical Laboratory ( 6 February 2004)
Felix in alliance to support OpenDWG
Felix has joined the Open Design Alliance as a founding member.
News from Open Design Alliance ( 6 February 2004)
All-in-one unit makes travel easy
The Orbimat 160C automatic orbital TIG welding power supply is an all-in-one unit which makes transporting the unit easy.
News from Orbimatic ( 6 February 2004)
No more cross-threads with access hardware
PEM threaded access hardware featuring a patented "anti-cross-thread" design is profiled in a new product bulletin.
News from PennEngineering ( 6 February 2004)
Bosch machines come into line
The MVI94-BSCH Bosch communication module is an easy way to connect the Bosch food and chemo-technical packaging machinery to the Flex I/O platform.
News from ProSoft Technology ( 6 February 2004)
EtherNet/IP and Hart come together
A new gateway solution provides a high-speed client connection to Allen-Bradley EtherNet/IP compatible devices and a wide variety of Hart compatible devices.
News from ProSoft Technology ( 6 February 2004)
Programmable system safeguards container terminal
User Application Article A safe, open SafetyBus p system has been installed to guarantee the safe handling of containers on the gantries at Hamburg's new Altenwerder Container Terminal.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 6 February 2004)
RTD runs down to 196C
A new resistance temperature detector (RTD) specifically designed for measuring temperatures down to -196C is now available from Platinum Sensors.
News from Platinum Sensors ( 6 February 2004)
Recycler keeps plastics out of landfill sites
A Manchester-based company is experiencing considerable success in plastics recycling.
News from Poly C Reclaimers ( 6 February 2004)
Rings and seals join bearings
RA Rodriguez has been selected to represent the interests of the Kaydon Ring and Seal Division in the UK.
News from Rodriguez (UK) ( 6 February 2004)
Engineering guide to thin section bearings
To complement its recently established website dedicated to the Reali-Slim range of ball and roller bearings, Kaydon has now published a new engineering manual and product selection guide.
News from Rodriguez (UK) ( 6 February 2004)
Batch controllers go with the flow (or weight)
Synectic Design's SY015 batch controllers are now available as either a flow computer (SY015) or a weighing batch computer (SY015W).
News from Synectic Design ( 6 February 2004)
Load cell assembly extends to 600t
The T30LA ultra-high-capacity compression load cell assembly for tank, silo and vessel weighing is now available in a comprehensive range of capacities up to 600t.
News from Thames Side Sensors ( 6 February 2004)
Module provides complete linear motion package
A novel miniature linear motor module combines a linear motor, linear guide, encoder and cabling in an integrated unit with a standard drive.
News from THK UK ( 6 February 2004)
THK extends partnership with Renishaw and HMK
User Application Article THK is to expand its Supply Sphere partnership programme still further through two new strategic alliances with encoder manufacturer Renishaw and the linear control company HMK.
News from THK UK ( 6 February 2004)
Pressure transmitter has full range of options
The new Ashcroft A2 transmitter will meet a multitude of pressure sensing needs.
News from UK Instruments and Controls ( 6 February 2004)
Bearing range extends to plastic and bronze
Bronze and plastic versions have been added to the Spyraflo range of self-clinching, self-aligning bearings for light to medium duty applications. Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers ( 6 February 2004)
Stereolithography material is like white ABS
Quickparts has a new white ABS-like stereolithography (SLA) material for use in rapid prototyping and RTV patterns.
News from Quickparts ( 6 February 2004)
Stainless-steel filters for critical applications
Axium Process has launched the first of its range of 316L stainless-steel wedge-wire Pure-Screen filters.
News from Axium Process ( 5 February 2004)
Upgrade for geometric modelling software
Parasolid version 15.1 is the latest release of the industry-leading geometric modelling component software.
News from Siemens PLM Software ( 5 February 2004)
Read all about hydrocarbon sampling online
Jiskoot reckons its new website contains the largest online library of technical papers and data about hydrocarbon sampling.
News from Jiskoot ( 5 February 2004)
Rotary joint takes fibres in (robotic) hand
ATI Optique has developed a novel fibre optic rotary joint (FORJ) for the robotic industry.
News from Laser Components (UK) ( 5 February 2004)
Acquisition completes plastics unification
Moldflow has completed the acquisition of the privately held American MSI Corporation (AMSI), a leading solution provider of hot runner control systems for the injection moulding industry.
News from Moldflow (Europe) ( 5 February 2004)
Learn all about data acquisition systems
The "Step-by-step data acquisition seminar" is a UK-wide series of free half-day technical sessions on how to create modular and flexible test, measurement and control systems. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 5 February 2004)
Infra-red gauge measures moisture in the web
The new FS710 online infra-red gauge is designed specifically to measure the total integrated moisture content through a web of material.
News from NDC Infrared Engineering ( 5 February 2004)
Full range of plastic enclosures and accessories
OKW has released a new 2004 catalogue which details its award winning range of plastic enclosures and accessories.
News from OKW Enclosures ( 5 February 2004)
Steam measurement provides opportunity for Fulton
User Application Article When Bristol-based Fulton Boilers was asked to size a boiler for a customer that was unable to give an accurate reading of maximum steam flow, it needed accurate flow measurement tools.
News from Mobrey Measurement ( 5 February 2004)
Strong sales for antispatter spray
Stevens Industrial Services has reported a sales surge in its flagship welding antispatter spray, Pre-Weld, which is part of The Works range of spatter control products.
News from Stevens Industrial Services ( 5 February 2004)
WWII submarine comes back to life
User Application Article When the Channel 4 "Salvage Squad" team were given just three months to restore a WWII one-man submarine, Wyko EMS released the pressure by renovating a 60-year-old motor in just 48h. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK ( 5 February 2004)
Tester finds defects in liquid-filled containers
A new production leak tester uses novel testing technology providing submicron resolution used for detecting very small leaks in liquid-filled bags, pouches, and flexible containers.
News from Adar Corp ( 4 February 2004)
Cutting the cost of 3D visualisation
ART VPS has lowered its entry-level prices and provided an easier upgrade path for its RenderDrive systems.
News from ARTVPS ( 4 February 2004)
Cowap looks north
Beko Technologies has appointed Martin Cowap as Regional Sales Manager for its comprehensive range of compressed air equipment to cover the North of England. Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies ( 4 February 2004)
Package deal swings it for deioniser manufacturer
User Application Article When Adept Pure Water Techniques began work on its new Di-on-x automatic deioniser, its engineers looked for a supplier of fluid control equipment that could provide a complete package. Brochure Available
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems ( 4 February 2004)
Choice of routes to thermal imaging
CTI has launched a two-tier thermal imaging camera hire service. Brochure Available
News from Hawk IR International ( 4 February 2004)
Quick and easy option in sound level measurement
The CR:822B is the first in a new range of high-performance sound level meters.
News from Cirrus Research ( 4 February 2004)
Harmonic filters optimise drive performance
The AHF advanced harmonic filter offers cost-effective harmonic reduction despite ever-present background disturbances.
News from Danfoss Drives ( 4 February 2004)
Mould design software set for Indian show
Delcam will demonstrate the latest release of its PS-Moldmaker mould design software at the Diemould India exhibition to be held in Mumbai from 28th February to 2nd March. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 4 February 2004)
Software takes designers from concept to reality
User Application Article Ove Industrial Design of Toronto, Ontario, uses the PowerShape hybrid modelling software throughout its design process. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 4 February 2004)
Solid showing at exhibition
UGS PLM Solutions will exhibit its recently launched Solid Edge version 15 software at this year's Solid Modelling Show (at the UK NEC, Birmingham from 30th March to 1st April 2004).
News from Siemens PLM Software ( 4 February 2004)
Super duplex stainless steel for special regulator
User Application Article Special materials make Fisher regulators a robust answer for complete gas conditioning solutions of Oil and Gas Systems.
News from Emerson Process Management - Fisher Valves ( 4 February 2004)
Test tools catalogue comes up to date
Fluke has just released its 2004 test tools catalogue. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 4 February 2004)
Soft starters optimise energy use
User Application Article 16 QFE soft starters have been installed as part of a $4.7 million solar power project to reduce energy costs at a wastewater treatment plant in California.
News from Fairford Electronics ( 4 February 2004)
Chain offers precise and vibration-free operation
Igus has unveiled the first-ever System E6 enclosed tube Energy Chain and a new adapter link for long-travel applications. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK ( 4 February 2004)
Profibus cables take power cores to heart
In addition to the shielded bus element Chainflex CF11 Profibus cables integrate four power supply cores, each with cross section of 1.5mm2 each. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK ( 4 February 2004)
Data interoperability solutions on show
TranscenData Europe will be demonstrating CADfix 6.0 at this year's Solid Modelling show.
News from ITI ( 4 February 2004)
Electrical conduit expertise on show
Kopex International is featuring its extensive range of systems at Interbuild 2004. Brochure Available
News from Kopex International ( 4 February 2004)
Flow meters go to extremes
The LMX range of Pelton Wheel flow meters offers the established low flow performance and reliability of the existing LM/MM range of meters with increased pressure and temperature rating.
News from Litre Meter ( 4 February 2004)
Price threats stimulate stainless market
Speculation on both sides is driving the stainless-steel market higher.
News from MEPS (International) ( 4 February 2004)
Arcs quenched quickly and safely
Moeller has developed an even faster version of its Arcon arc fault protection system for use within its power distribution system.
News from Moeller Electric ( 4 February 2004)
Flexible operation for scanning stage
The ES111 OptiScan scanning stage for upright microscopes features maximum flexibility by adopting a three-plate design. Brochure Available
News from Prior Scientific ( 4 February 2004)
PICME urges manufacturing improvement
Companies in the UK process industry sectors should invest in their staff and their use of performance improvement tools and techniques.
News from PICME ( 4 February 2004)
Tolerance rings offer miniature solution
Mounting miniature ball bearings can pose significant assembly problems because the thin outer race is easily damaged. Brochure Available
News from Rencol Tolerance Rings ( 4 February 2004)
Angle sensor is accurate below one degree
The new AAV angle sensor uses giant magnetoresistive technology to provide accurate measurement of angles below one degree with excellent repeatability.
News from Rhopoint Components ( 4 February 2004)
Loop powered level sensor for harsh environments
The LPU-2127 loop powered ultrasonic level sensor is designed for tank/bin continuous level measurement and environmental monitoring.
News from Automation Products Group ( 4 February 2004)
Interlock switch monitors both door and lock
The TL4019 series safety interlock switch with guard door locking uses a total of four contacts to monitor safety, door position and the lock itself.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies ( 4 February 2004)
Protection for automotive subassemblies
Contamination of high precision components can cause major down time in the automotive manufacturing environment.
News from Sinclair and Rush ( 4 February 2004)
Safety switch has ATEX dust requirements covered
User Application Article When rotary valve manufacturer Rota Val was asked to provide a fully tested and certified ATEX version of its flagship Hypergienic valve to a leading pharmaceutical customer, it encountered a problem.
News from Schmersal UK ( 4 February 2004)
More accuracy for deep-groove ball bearings
Explorer DGBB deep-groove ball bearings provide substantial improvements in dimensional and, for most sizes, running accuracy. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 4 February 2004)
Junction boxes offer fastener-free cable retention
The new Q4 and Q12 series enclosures feature patent push-lock cable entries that offer the fastest installation of electrical circuits in the world. Brochure Available
News from Spelsberg els UK ( 4 February 2004)
Telemecanique supports single seater
Ben Winrow is the first driver to register for the 2004 Seat Cupra Championship in his Telemecanique-supported Leon Cupra R.
News from Schneider Electric ( 4 February 2004)
Lube-free chain lasts a lot longer
User Application Article The maintenance department at Horwich Castings foundry in Bolton was used to roller chain lasting a maximum of six months on a conveyor removing hot boxes from the central mould machine. Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK ( 4 February 2004)
Duke of Kent to open new building
The new building that houses the Centre for Power Transmission and Motion Control at the University of Bath is to be officially opened on Wednesday 4th February by HRH The Duke of Kent.
News from University of Bath ( 4 February 2004)
Shaft seals resist dry powders
Original Meco shaft seals are proven to completely contain dry powders, pastes, slurries and other bulk materials in bucket elevators and other rotating process machinery. Brochure Available
News from Meco Shaft Seals ( 4 February 2004)
New code-reading technology goes on show
Absolute Vision will launch a new handheld multi-symbology code-reader at the IPOT show in February 2004.
News from Absolute Vision ( 3 February 2004)
Annual luncheon set for April in Sheffield
The popular annual luncheon of the British Stainless Steel Association will be held at the Cutlers Hall in Sheffield on Thursday 22nd April 2004.
News from British Stainless Steel Association ( 3 February 2004)
AutoCAD takes top slot in product searches
CADwire.net has revealed the most searched for terms on its website during 2003.
News from Cadwire ( 3 February 2004)
Court ruling dismisses machine vision patents
Chief Judge Philip Pro of the US District Court in Las Vegas has ruled in favour of Cognex in its lawsuit against the Lemelson Medical, Education and Research Foundation, Limited Partnership. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK ( 3 February 2004)
Drive specialist takes on braking resistor line
Cressall has named a specialist in the drive industry as the first UK distributor for its dynamic braking resistors.
News from Cressall Resistors ( 3 February 2004)
Digital plant architecture cuts maintenance costs
User Application Article Eka Chemicals reports operational savings through the use of automation equipment and systems supplied by Emerson Process Management.
News from Emerson Process Management - Systems and Industry ( 3 February 2004)
Marr adds Scottish dimension to plastics team
Faraday Plastics has added a seventh member to its newly formed team of technology translators.
News from Faraday Plastics ( 3 February 2004)
TickIT Quality Systems accreditation for FMA
Following its recent successful upgrade to the ISO9001:2000 quality management standard, FMA Process Engineering has taken the further step of achieving the TickIT Quality Systems accreditation.
News from FMA Process Engineering ( 3 February 2004)
Read all about high-current connector solutions
Fast access to detailed information about a wide range of innovative high-current connector solutions is offered by a new set of connector literature from interconnection expert Icore International.
News from Icore International ( 3 February 2004)
Adhesives improve ferrite core production times
Inseto has introduced a range of adhesives from Delo of Germany to assist the production of ferrite cores.
News from Inseto (UK) ( 3 February 2004)
Plastics data service is a hit
Just hours after IDES released a new plastics data service for processors and OEMs, the registration page for Prospector X5 was filled with buzz.
News from IDES ( 3 February 2004)
Easy-to-use dispensing on circular objects
The Fisnar RT-FLEX11-Z rotary dispensing table from Intertronics provides accurate, easy-to-use dispensing on to circular objects.
News from Intertronics ( 3 February 2004)
Speedy operation for crease and stiffness tester
The IDM crease and stiffness tester is now more ergonomic and faster in test operation.
News from IDM Instruments ( 3 February 2004)
DEXcenter decimates data exchange time
User Application Article DEXcenter allows Thales to completely automate the flow of product data among its internal users.
News from ITI ( 3 February 2004)
Tariff metering system for Legacy Substation
Kenda Electronic Systems has been awarded a contract by Areva T and D to supply a tariff metering system.
News from Kenda Electronic Systems ( 3 February 2004)
Amplifiers boost pressure and temperature sensors
Kistler's complete product range of pressure and temperature sensors is now supported by two industrial charge amplifiers.
News from Kistler Instruments ( 3 February 2004)
Crystal-based accelerometer aids automotive tests
The Type 8765A250M5 is a new miniature high-temperature triaxial centre-hole accelerometer using Kistler PiezoStar crystals.
News from Kistler Instruments ( 3 February 2004)
Food grade lubricants have a lot of bottle
User Application Article Kluber food grade lubricants and support services benefit the foremost manufacturers in food, beverage and pharmaceutical production to help maximise overall equipment effectiveness. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB ( 3 February 2004)
Newsletter keeps specifiers up to date
Kopex News is a new easy-to-read publication that will be published twice a year to keep Kopex specifiers, contractors and wholesalers fully informed. Brochure Available
News from Kopex International ( 3 February 2004)
Site boasts 5000 visitors per month
Visitors to the LC Automation website are downloading manufacturer PDF files in their thousands. Brochure Available
News from LC Automation ( 3 February 2004)
Transducers approved for torpedo discharge systems
Polaron Schaevitz has won approval from Weir Strachan and Henshaw to supply pressure transducers for its weapon handling and launch systems.
News from Polaron Controls ( 3 February 2004)
Support for indicators, light pipes and lamps
Acal Radiatron has signed a distribution agreement with Dialight Corp, and will provide technical support for its advanced range of LED-based indicators, light pipes and lamp replacements.
News from ACAL Radiatron ( 3 February 2004)
Reciprocating piston flow meters suit many media
Roban's second-generation positive displacement reciprocating piston flow meters are suitable for applications such as paint, ink, solvents, oils, resins and liquid fuels to name but a few.
News from Roban Engineering ( 3 February 2004)
Twin screw compounder widens scope of research
Rapra Technology has ordered a new twin screw compounder from Rondol Technology to enhance its capabilities in compounding and compound development.
News from Smithers Rapra ( 3 February 2004)
Handles fit Imperial holes
JW Winco has expanded its line of aluminium cabinet U-handles to include inch size tapped holes for mounting.
News from Winco ( 3 February 2004)
Wheels of steel turn into energy gold
User Application Article Nearly 1MW of energy is being saved each year at Magnetto-Topy's steel wheel manufacturing plant in Coventry, following the installation of seven ABB drives.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 2 February 2004)
Haigh takes charge
ABB has appointed James Haigh as General Manager for its Low Voltage Control Products business, based in Coventry.
News from ABB Automation Tech (LV Products) ( 2 February 2004)
Database places retired academics overseas
The Retired Academics Database has begun helping universities in the developing world tackle their staff recruitment difficulties.
News from Association Of Commonwealth Universities ( 2 February 2004)
Handy solution for transformer field testing
Weighing in at less than 900g, Megger's new hand-held TTR100 transformer turns ratio tester is the smallest and lightest product of its type currently available. Brochure Available
News from Megger ( 2 February 2004)
Chemical deal provides single source of supply
Bruggemann Chemical is now the sole distributor for DSM's flaked and liquid Caprolactam for anionic polymerisation (AP-Caprolactam).
News from Bruggemann Chemical ( 2 February 2004)
The personal approach to chemical company safety
User Application Article When Arco, the UK's largest safety supplier, won a major contract on Teeside, it turned to safety specialist Castell Iso-Lok.
News from Castell Iso-Lok ( 2 February 2004)
Surface wrapping kick-starts CFD analyses
The CD Adapco Group has added a novel capability for surface wrapping to its Star-CD computational fluid dynamics software.
News from CD-adapco ( 2 February 2004)
Ultrasonic proximity sensors suit tricky media
A new range of ultrasonic proximity sensors in M18 and M30 sizes are ideal for applications where distances have to be measured in air to targets that are solid, liquid, granular or in powder form.
News from Contrinex UK ( 2 February 2004)
Collaboration software is a hit in record time
Orders for OneSpace.net have reached the 1000-seat mark in just three months after becoming generally available to the public.
News from CoCreate Software ( 2 February 2004)
Ideal solution for gas flow measurement
The t-mass thermal mass flowmeter is an ideal solution for compressed air, biogas and other utility gas applications. Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser ( 2 February 2004)
Guided radar device goes to extremes
The Levelflex M guided radar device is now available in a high-temperature and high-pressure version for processes with temperatures up to 400C and pressures up to 400bar. Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser ( 2 February 2004)
Interoperability cuts factory planning time
Tecnomatix Technologies and UGS PLM Solutions have significantly enhanced the interoperability between eM-Plant and Factory CAD.
News from Siemens PLM Software ( 2 February 2004)
CAD files ease integration
The new 3D drawing system invested in by EMS now allows sample designs to be sent to the customer as a computer file to view within their own design before manufacture. Brochure Available
News from EMS ( 2 February 2004)
Last chance to exhibit at AchemAsia
Just one stand remains available in the UK group at AchemAsia, 11th-15th May 2004.
News from Engineering Industries Association ( 2 February 2004)
Industrial pump delivers low volumes with accuracy
The IDS-2000ARH is an industrial dispensing pump for production and process applications requiring maintenance-free, precision, low-volume fluid control.
News from Fluid Metering ( 2 February 2004)
Logger keeps watch over GRP production
User Application Article An OQ606 data logger with a specially developed thermal barrier plays a crucial role in quality control at Europe's leading manufacturer of GRP sheet products.
News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) ( 2 February 2004)
Budget price for liquid turbine flowmeter
The low cost Lo-Co Series is an inexpensive turbine flowmeter for liquid service.
News from Hoffer Flow Controls ( 2 February 2004)
Guinness uses APV for plant redevelopment
User Application Article Continued growth has meant the redevelopment of Guinness' Waterford site in Ireland for completion within a very tight timescale.
News from APV ( 2 February 2004)
Central source for plastics datasheets online
Prospector X5 is a free plastics datasheets service for resin buyers, allowing users to quickly locate over 50,000 detailed material datasheets from one convenient location.
News from IDES ( 2 February 2004)
Solenoid valves are successfully flushed
Resistance to aggressive chemicals, zero-dead volume and full flushability are often the key requirements for valves specified within liquids handling systems. Brochure Available
News from Lee Products ( 2 February 2004)
Members' handbook available free at MACH 2004
The Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association will launch the 2004 edition of its members' handbook on Stand 3065 at MACH 2004.
News from Metalforming Machinery Makers Association ( 2 February 2004)
Bluetooth link enters industrial control
A novel wireless link enables PDAs and other CE computing devices to easily access data, control equipment and relay information.
News from Mesa Group ( 2 February 2004)
Open control platform simplifies software porting
A novel OEM control platform is aimed at control companies who want to port their control or SoftPLC software onto a real process platform.
News from MTL Instruments Group ( 2 February 2004)
Join PCBs using less hardware
PEM broaching fasteners are designed for use in or with PCBs and can satisfy component-to-board, board-to-board, and board-to-chassis production-fastening needs using less attachment hardware.
News from PennEngineering ( 2 February 2004)
More capacity for nondestructive testing
The Cardiff factory of surface coating specialist Poeton Industries has doubled its nondestructive testing capacity and is now offering the service to automotive and general engineering companies.
News from Poeton Industries ( 2 February 2004)
Little claims for self-contained ultrasonic sensor
Pepperl+Fuchs reckons its latest offering is the smallest self-contained ultrasonic sensor in its class. Brochure Available
News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB ( 2 February 2004)
Speedy intro to assemble-to-order technology
Iced*CAD, the multiple-award-winning software product for manufacturers that allows their customers and distributors to instantly configure complex assemblies, now has a QuickStart Programme.
News from QSSolutions - Engineered Systems Group ( 2 February 2004)
ATEX approval for solvent pumpsets
The range of pumpsets for solvents and volatile liquids from Roban Engineering is now ATEX approved.
News from Roban Engineering ( 2 February 2004)
Stainless-steel support arm stays clean
The CP-S support arm in stainless steel meets the high demands of IP69K to DIN40050 for high.pressure cleaning processes. Brochure Available
News from Rittal ( 2 February 2004)
Free access to polymer library
Rapra's "walk-in" virtual library enables gives users the world's largest polymer library on their doorsteps.
News from Smithers Rapra ( 2 February 2004)
Kit form for floor-standing racks
The latest 19in floor-standing cabling racks in the CaSys range come as convenient, easily stored kits, complete with all necessary fixings and fittings, and full assembly instructions.
News from Sarel ( 2 February 2004)
Photoswitch shrinks into M12 housing
Erwin Sick has released its latest range of V12 photoelectric switches, all redesigned and rehoused in cylindrical M12 housings.
News from Sick (UK) ( 2 February 2004)
Board controls up to 38kVA worth of loads
The HIO16 is the latest expansion board for the SPLat range of controllers.
News from SPLat Controls ( 2 February 2004)
Upgrade for quality system
Sealant Equipment and Engineering has upgraded its ISO certification for precision manufacturing of meter/mix/dispense equipment to ISO9001:2000.
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering ( 2 February 2004)
I/O module doubles the density
The "double density" design of the new SixTrak combination I/O module provides 16 discrete inputs, eight discrete outputs, and eight analogue inputs in a single, compact unit. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet ( 2 February 2004)
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