News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 22 February
to Saturday 28 February 2004
New groupings simplify motor selection
ABB has realigned its standard low-voltage AC motor range into two main groups, general-purpose motors and process-performance motors, to help users select the right motors for their applications.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (27 February 2004)
Upgraded rack-mount PC chassis runs 25% cooler
The Ultima industrial rack-mount industrial computer casing builds on the success of the established Icon, bringing further functionality and capacity to the range.
News from Blue Chip Technology (27 February 2004)
Small business website is quick route to standards
The small business website from BSI now contains even more comprehensive information on small business relevant standards for the manufacturing, building and construction, and other industries.
News from BSI British Standards (27 February 2004)
Traffic sensor detects vehicles and pedestrians
Cambridge Consultants has developed a novel intelligent activity sensor for vehicle and pedestrian detection, and will demonstrate it at RTIC 2004.
News from Cambridge Consultants (27 February 2004)
Compact inductive sensor looks a long way
New from Contrinex is a range of M8 inductive analogue sensors with an unusually large sensing range from 0 to 4mm.
News from Contrinex UK (27 February 2004)
Promotional package aids plastics mould designers
Solid Edge Mold Tooling is a new application for plastic mould suppliers servicing the consumer products and other plastics-dependent industries.
News from Siemens PLM Software (27 February 2004)
Electronic newsletter tops 20,000 subscribers
20,000 web users worldwide are now subscribing to OSHmail, the electronic newsletter of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work.
News from European Agency For Safety And Health At Work (27 February 2004)
First-pass CFD package provides early indications
FloWizard is a novel highly automated "first-pass" flow simulation tool designed to quickly validate product design concepts in the earliest stages of the development process.
News from Fluent (27 February 2004)
Resins push into global electronics industry
In the 51st year since the discovery of Lexan polycarbonate, GE Advanced Materials is once again expanding its product offerings based on this highly versatile resin technology.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (27 February 2004)
Composite finds automotive uses worldwide
Already achieving successes in automotive interior programmes in the USA, Australia and China, Azdel Superlite composite is now being trialled by automotive OEMs in Europe.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (27 February 2004)
Thermoplastic alloy stands up to sterilisation
A new thermoplastic alloy for use in large retort packaging sterilisation trays offers OEMs the ability to increase rack/surge capacity for higher output, double service life and lower systems costs.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (27 February 2004)
Resin offers higher flow and impact strength
GE Advanced Materials has extended its ATX series of unfilled polyetherimide/polyestercarbonate Ultem resin blends.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (27 February 2004)
Polycarbonate/polyester alloys in the swim
GE Advanced Materials reports increased validation and use of its Xylex X8210 and X8300 polycarbonate/polyester alloys for a variety of pool and spa applications.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (27 February 2004)
PLC network provides unified control
User Application Article Silvertech has supplied a unified control system for the Burlington Resources unmanned Calder gas platform, installed in the Irish Sea. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (27 February 2004)
MobilePlanet appointed to resell PowerCAD
GiveMePower has entered into an agreement with MobilePlanet, a leading US reseller of name-brand mobile computing and wireless products.
News from GiveMePower Corporation (27 February 2004)
Engineering designers neglect aesthetics
A recent survey has revealed that design engineers do not consider product appearance their highest priority.
News from Hothouse Product Development Partners (27 February 2004)
Software boosts output and cuts costs
Business.Flex PKS is a suite of software solutions that deliver significant and sustainable production performance improvements for process industries.
News from Honeywell Industry Solutions (27 February 2004)
Catalogue brings full range together
Julabo has published its new 60-page catalogue for 2004.
News from Julabo Labortechnik (27 February 2004)
Software makes more sense of sensor measurements
Software analysis of sensor measurements is playing an increasingly important role in production.
News from Kistler Instruments (27 February 2004)
Shortform helps electrical conduit specification
To help customers specify the right electrical conduit, Kopex International has published a shortform product guide. Brochure Available
News from Kopex International (27 February 2004)
3D printer creates advanced models
The Dimension 3D Printing Group has expanded its family of 3D printers with the launch of Dimension SST, a new product that allows users to develop advanced 3D models.
News from Laser Lines (Industrial and Medical) (27 February 2004)
Bake timer keeps watch on conveyor speed
A new Bake-Time digital panel display will find uses in many continuous processing conveyor applications where curing or baking time is important.
News from London Electronics (27 February 2004)
Addons enhance IronCAD for engineers
Iron Pro is a comprehensive set of useful addons that has been written for engineering and woodworking applications in IronCAD.
News from Leonardo Computer Systems (27 February 2004)
Easy reference to coupling specifications
A new, handy reference brochure details the specifications for the Lovejoy/Sier-Bath Farr gear coupling.
News from Lovejoy (27 February 2004)
More performance from digital servo controller
The DS2100 is a new fully digital servo drive developed as an extension of the successful DS2000 range of digital servo controllers. Brochure Available
News from Moog Controls (27 February 2004)
Cut-price intro to LabView for students
Students can now work outside their university labs and classrooms with their own full-featured version of National Instruments LabView graphical development environment. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (27 February 2004)
Encoders take centre stage
At MACH 2004, Leicester based Newall Measurement Systems will be focusing on the debut of the company's absolute scale encoders. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems (27 February 2004)
Etalons reflect high-precision techniques
Optical Surfaces has established itself as a leading supplier of ultra-high-precision Fabry-Perot etalons for interferometric applications in spectroscopy, telecommunications and remote sensing.
News from Optical Surfaces (27 February 2004)
Safety relays come with choice of terminals
For some time customers have had the option to specify plug-in terminals for Pilz safety relays, but now the plug-in style is to become the standard offering for many of the products.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (27 February 2004)
Clarks uses consultants for risk assessments
User Application Article Clarks, one of the world's leading and best-known shoe brands, has recently used Pilz specialist knowledge and experience in assessing various machines and work equipment.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (27 February 2004)
Motorised stages aid microscopy
A new line of motorised stages complement the latest inverted research microscopes. Brochure Available
News from Prior Scientific (27 February 2004)
Alliance to extend scope of machine vision
Pleora Technologies is working with with Basler Vision Components of Ahrensburg, Germany, to collaborate on Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) vision connectivity products.
News from Pleora Technologies (27 February 2004)
Sensors monitor rack environmental health
Rittal's CMC-Top Concept offers a new dimension to protect control racks against hazards using environmental sensors to monitor temperature, humidity, voltage, water, airflow and smoke. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (27 February 2004)
Automation solutions and services go on show
At the MACH 2004 exhibition, Siemens Automation and Drives will focus on its total solutions for industry.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (27 February 2004)
Circuit breakers help with global compliance
User Application Article Compact high-capacity air circuit breakers approved to both IEC and UL standards are helping a leading British manufacturer of load banks meet the needs of the global market.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (27 February 2004)
Mobile crusher takes state-of-the-art PLC onboard
User Application Article A new tracked mobile crusher looks set to raise the benchmark standard for crushing equipment design, combining a crushing force of 60t with unprecedented levels of safety and reliability.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (27 February 2004)
Getting a grip on large bearings
The TMMH bearing handling tool is an ingenious, off-the-shelf solution that makes complicated, time-consuming and unsafe bearing handling a thing of the past. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (27 February 2004)
Linear actuators cover wide range of applications
The CAF linear actuator system allows the simple interchange of critical components such as motors, gears, screws and attachments to optimise an infinite number of applications. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (27 February 2004)
Global recognition for automotive quality
Southco's commitment to developing quality management systems has been recognised by achieving accreditation of the prestigious international standard ISO/TS16949:2002.
News from Southco (27 February 2004)
Industrial Ethernet switch is military toughened
Sixnet's military strength Ethernet switch has joined the Etherbus product line. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (27 February 2004)
Deriving greater value through partnership
Brian Huxley, Director of the BPMA, explains how close liaison with manufacturers could help end users enjoy greatly improved levels of performance from their pumping equipment.
News from Total Processing and Packaging (27 February 2004)
Life's a gas for Witt
Witt Gas Techniques has produced a new 16-page full colour corporate brochure entitled "Our answers to your questions".
News from Witt Gas Techniques (27 February 2004)
Dow signs for SPC charting and analysis solution
The Dow Chemical Company has entered into a global licensing agreement for Northwest Analytical's award-winning SPC charting and analysis solution NWA Quality Analyst. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (26 February 2004)
Soft starters cut motor wear and current demands
A new range of AC electric motor soft starters can reduce the wear and tear of conventional direct-online starting, and reduce the peak demand currents that can impact electricity bills. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (26 February 2004)
Refrigeration dryer comes with efficiency bonus
The new Drypoint R refrigeration dryer promises efficient and economical drying of compressed air. Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies (26 February 2004)
Simple route to targeted CAD information
CADwire.net has launched a set of targeted content feeds available direct to the public.
News from Cadwire (26 February 2004)
Model Manager gets to grip with satellite data
User Application Article European satellite technology firm Alcatel Space has implemented 1500 seats of CoCreate's product data management (PDM) system.
News from CoCreate Software (26 February 2004)
CAD addon brings BOMs under control
The Cyco AutoManager BOM Module is a powerful and easy to use addon to the market-leading Cyco AutoManager Meridian.
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions (26 February 2004)
Modelling software has a lot of bottle
User Application Article Standardisation on Delcam's PowerShape hybrid modelling CAD software has enabled Allied Glass to continue to grow its business as a supplier of bottles to the premium spirits market. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (26 February 2004)
CADCAM solution to film industry demands
User Application Article Iguana Design in Vancouver, Canada, uses Delcam's Power Solution CADCAM software to produce fantastic models, props, robots and other devices for the quirky demands of the film industry. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (26 February 2004)
Latest CAM software to launch at MACH
The main focus of Delcam's stand at the MACH exhibition will be a preview of the new release of the company's PowerMill CAM software. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (26 February 2004)
Repeatable digital validation speeds development
New Teamcenter digital mockup and validation capabilities take its repeatable digital validation (RDV) solution to the next level.
News from Siemens PLM Software (26 February 2004)
European HMI market welcomes new technology
According to a new study, the uptake of HMI solutions has rapidly increased with a parallel growth in HMI technology and the demand for efficient operation of essential production equipment.
News from Frost and Sullivan (26 February 2004)
Weatherable resin features moulded-in colour
The Lexan SLX weatherable copolymer resin line now features two new opaque grades specifically designed for injection moulding.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (26 February 2004)
High-performance resin made for instrument panels
Cycoloy CY8620 is a new and important addition to the GE Advanced Materials family of Cycoloy PC/ABS high-impact amorphous resins.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (26 February 2004)
High-temperature resins for automotive lighting
GE Advanced Materials has developed an array of new resin grades specifically designed to help bring higher performance benefits to automotive lighting applications.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (26 February 2004)
Composite bonnet saves weight in new sports car
User Application Article A major UK automotive moulder is using Azdel Superlite composite to replace the steel in the bonnet of a high-powered sports vehicle to be launched shortly by a leading international carmaker.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (26 February 2004)
Gear-tooth sensor tackles automotive tasks
The 1.5P Series gear-tooth sensor has been designed by Honeywell Sensing and Control for use by automotive OEMs.
News from Honeywell Sensing and Control (26 February 2004)
Stainless-steel pressure sensors don't cost a lot
The SPT Series of low-cost stainless-steel pressure sensors is designed for pressure measurement of hostile media in harsh environments - such as corrosive liquids or gases.
News from Honeywell Sensing and Control (26 February 2004)
Integrated curtain reduces wiring and relays
The FF-SYB Series is a Type 4 fully integrated safety light curtain.
News from Honeywell Sensing and Control (26 February 2004)
Limit switch is sealed to military standards
The military-grade construction EN Series environmental-sealed limit switch withstands the extreme environmental conditions found in such demanding applications as aircraft landing gear.
News from Honeywell Sensing and Control (26 February 2004)
Round-the-clock help service goes online
Hawke International has launched a new round-the-clock help service for its global customers.
News from Hawke International UK (26 February 2004)
Total confidence leads to third upgrade order
Invensys has received its third order to replace a control system for Total's (formerly TotalFinaElf) offshore production and exploration operation.
News from Invensys Foxboro (26 February 2004)
Scanner keeps track of plastic sheet temperatures
An all-new high-speed infra-red line-scanner system has been developed to measure process temperatures during the thermoforming, blowing, moulding and drawing of thin sheet plastics. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (26 February 2004)
Large process displays are easy on the eyes
A new easy-to-use range of large digital displays is now available from London Electronics.
News from London Electronics (26 February 2004)
UK debut for latest CMMs
Two new co-ordinate measuring machines will be shown by LK for the first time in the UK on the company's stand at MACH 2004.
News from LK (26 February 2004)
Advanced digital control for motion system
The M3000 System is Moog's high-performance digital motion control system for hydraulic and electric drive products. Brochure Available
News from Moog Controls (26 February 2004)
Servo controller eliminates machine PLC cost
User Application Article Real improvement in machine performance is the goal for Moog when developing a solution for its customers. Brochure Available
News from Moog Controls (26 February 2004)
Laser lenses provide peak power
New Peak CO2 laser lenses from Mate Laser Technologies are the first in the next generation of lenses to enable high power lasers to operate at peak performance.
News from Mate Laser Technologies (26 February 2004)
It's cool to keep motors protected
User Application Article Reliable refrigeration is crucial to the dairy industry - downtime on a refrigeration unit means lost production.
News from Moeller Electric (26 February 2004)
Compactor bound for Austria
Morgan Construction Company has received an order for one of its new compactors from Voest-Alpine Drah, of Donawitz, Austria.
News from Morgan Construction Company (26 February 2004)
European role for Littlewood
NDC Infrared Engineering has appointed Malcolm Littlewood as European Sales Manager of its Sensor Division.
News from NDC Infrared Engineering (26 February 2004)
Pneumatics for a wide variety of industry sectors
Norgren has recently published its 2003/2004 catalogue focusing on its range of pneumatics products and systems for a wide variety of industry sectors.
News from Norgren (26 February 2004)
Torque tools get a grip on record attempt
In the next few months the Tunisian Chott-el-Jerid salt flats will enter the history books as the location for the latest world land speed record attempt. Brochure Available
News from Norbar Torque Tools (26 February 2004)
Cutter slices though wiring ducts and covers
The PPS CD M wiring duct cutter slices though wiring ducts and covers up to 125mm wide and 2.5mm thick without ridges or grooves.
News from Phoenix Contact (26 February 2004)
Stepper motor controller/driver steps at 13kHz
The PD 626 is a low cost integrated controller and driver for stepper motors.
News from Proces-Data (UK) (26 February 2004)
Knockout idea for steel gland plates
To speed installation, Rittal now offers steel gland plates with metric knockouts to replace the standard steel gland plates supplied with AE wall mounted enclosures and KL terminal boxes. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (26 February 2004)
2D codes come to hand
Microscan has taken its Quadrus technology and made it available in a new series of handheld imagers, called the MS-Q.
News from Simac Masic and TSS (26 February 2004)
Sensor enables nonstop safety
The innovative noncontact CSS 180 safety sensor and matching coded CST 180 actuator are designed to monitor the closed position of hinged, sliding or removable guards.
News from Schmersal UK (26 February 2004)
Rapid fill enables rapid delivery
SKF Engineering Products (EP) is the official UK distributor for Stabilus products that are designed for industrial applications. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (26 February 2004)
Low-profile cylinder moves with precision
For high-precision transfer applications in narrow spaces, the series MY2C from SMC Pneumatics should be the rodless cylinder of choice.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (26 February 2004)
Couplers resist accidental opening
A new series of lightweight and compact S couplers is designed for general-purpose air and water applications.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (26 February 2004)
Distributors wanted for GSM control solutions
The use of the GSM network as a tool for monitoring and controlling remote applications is becoming ever more interesting, and Send Technology continues to break new ground.
News from SeNd Technology (26 February 2004)
"Raw colour" improves machine vision performance
Sony Europe's Image Sensing Solutions Division has made two additions to its range of progressive scan digital machine vision cameras, the XCD-SX910CR and XCD-X710CR.
News from Sony Europe - Image Sensing Solutions (26 February 2004)
Clutch keeps Catherine wheels on the road
User Application Article Each year since 1981 Stephenson Gobin has supplied electromagnetic clutches for standard and slimline Catherine reels manufactured by Collins Youldon.
News from Stephenson Gobin (26 February 2004)
Longer life and new specs for a classic design
The new Danaher Motion Movopart M50 linear actuator builds on an original design specification which was first introduced in 1995.
News from Danaher Motion (26 February 2004)
Materials testing - the case for outsourcing
Technical Background Article This article looks at the commercial materials testing industry and the pros and cons of in-house and outsourced test services with special emphasis on outsourcing analytical services to India.
News from TCR Engineering Services (26 February 2004)
Noncontact measurement for aerospace applications
At the Hamburg Aerospace Testing Expo, Vision Engineering will be demonstrating its complete range of metrology systems for noncontact measurement applications. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering (26 February 2004)
Read all about leak-free hydraulic connections
A new 100-page manual on "Leak-free hydraulic connections" is claimed to be the most comprehensive work to date on high-pressure connection technology. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (26 February 2004)
Blower-driven dryer provides multiple benefits
User Application Article When DEK replaced compressed air screen drying systems with blower-driven dryers it benefited from more than improved drying procedures. Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries (25 February 2004)
Glass linear encoders have clear advantages
Anilam, a division of measurement and control specialist ACI Europe, will use MACH to reinforce both the accuracy and performance benefits of its glass linear encoder technology.
News from ACI (UK) (25 February 2004)
CNC provides cost-effective control
The Acu-Rite Millpwr two-/three-axis CNC can handle even the most complex jobs by operators with little or no programming experience.
News from ACI (UK) (25 February 2004)
Remote control for power distribution units
A novel range of intelligent power distribution units aids remote network management.
News from APW Enclosure Solutions (25 February 2004)
SCM market survey throws up surprising leaders
Consistent with other enterprise software markets, the supply chain management market is beginning to recover.
News from ARC Advisory Group (25 February 2004)
Collaborative production management market grows
The collaborative production management for process manufacturing (CPM-P) market, which exceeded $1.1 billion in 2003, will approach $2 billion by 2008, according to a new study.
News from ARC Advisory Group (25 February 2004)
Authentic spares for compressors
Air Compressors International provides genuine and identical replacement parts for a wide range of compressors.
News from Air Compressors International (25 February 2004)
Helicopter damage repair performed on-site
User Application Article Brookhouse Composites has recently carried out an on-site repair of damage to an Agusta Helicopter using a portable Heatcon composites repair system.
News from Brookhouse Holdings (25 February 2004)
CFD software gets to grips with 3D motion
CFdesign v7.0 includes an industry-first solid motion module ideally suited for use by mechanical engineers during the conceptual and detailed design stages of the product development process.
News from Blue Ridge Numerics (25 February 2004)
Logic controller is on the level
Crouzet has released a level control starter kit for its Millenium II plus logic controller. Brochure Available
News from Crouzet (25 February 2004)
Intelligent strain puck gains new features
State of the art surface mount technology has enabled the DCell programmable intelligent strain puck to be re-engineered with many new features. Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies (25 February 2004)
Subminiature gears from high-performance steels
Davall Gears has recently further increased its manufacturing capacity for custom gearing.
News from Davall Gear Company (25 February 2004)
Acquisition adds to electrical test tools
Fluke has acquired Beha, a leading provider of test tools for electricians. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (25 February 2004)
Anderson to develop business
Furmanite International has appointed Michael Anderson in a senior role as the new Business Development Manager.
News from Furmanite International (25 February 2004)
Plastics industry addresses machine safety
The UK plastics thermoforming sector met with representatives from the Health and Safety Executive at the end of last month in Thurrock, Essex, as part of a Faraday Plastics facilitated event.
News from Faraday Plastics (25 February 2004)
Soft starters still best for fixed-speed motors
User Application Article One of the most frequently asked questions today in the drives market is: "why bother with soft starters when variable speed drives (VSD) perform the same function at competitive cost?".
News from Fairford Electronics (25 February 2004)
Sensor technologies enhance factory operations
A new-age simulation engine that remotely controls factory processes in real time using data from sensors is likely to be the next big thing in assembly line operation management.
News from Frost and Sullivan (25 February 2004)
Wire-wound insulated heaters to customer specs
New from Honeywell Sensing and Control is the 3100 Series of silicone wire-wound insulated heaters.
News from Honeywell Sensing and Control (25 February 2004)
Current sensor boosts accuracy and speed
The CSNA111 closed-loop linear current sensor has improved accuracy and faster response times than open-loop current sensors.
News from Honeywell Sensing and Control (25 February 2004)
Fewer risks with low-cost pressure sensors
A new range of low-cost 13mm Series stainless-steel isolated pressure sensors takes the risk and high cost out of system-critical sensing and control.
News from Honeywell Sensing and Control (25 February 2004)
Torque transducer has split personality
A new dual-range torque transducer provides precise measurement of low operating torques but can withstand (and measure) high peak torques without damage.
News from Industrial Measurements (25 February 2004)
Dry lubrication prolongs chain life
Kluberplus SK 11-299 is a nonsoiling, nontacky lubricant providing excellent adhesion to chain parts, corrosion protection, water resistance and effective wear protection. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (25 February 2004)
Corrosion protection lubricant meets food specs
Due to high demand, Kluber Lubrication has now developed a food grade corrosion protection lubricant in spray form, Kluberfood NH1 K32. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (25 February 2004)
Tubing pumps require minimal maintenance
The Ismatec range of tubing pumps offer important advantages over many other pump designs; for example they require minimal maintenance which results in lower operational costs.
News from Michael Smith Engineers (25 February 2004)
EU steel market prices run out of control
The European steel market seems to have gone crazy: in 25 years of analysing steel prices, MEPS has not seen anything like the present mania.
News from MEPS (International) (25 February 2004)
Conveyor uses modular plastic belt
The MBF-P2040.02 is a new flat belt conveyor that uses a modular plastic belt, and is available in widths from 210 to 1010mm in 50mm increments.
News from MK Profile Systems (25 February 2004)
LVDTs are cost effective replacement units
Macro Sensors has added a standard series of 2.06mm diameter general purpose AC-LVDTs to its line of linear position sensors.
News from Macro Sensors (25 February 2004)
Alliance enables global expansion
The world's largest pattern and model maker and the world's largest toolmaker have joined forces as part of a global expansion strategy.
News from NPL Technologies (25 February 2004)
All you need to know about orbital welding online
Orbimatic has made major improvements to its UK website, and reckons it is now the UK's most extensive information resource dedicated to orbital welding and associated subjects.
News from Orbimatic (25 February 2004)
Huggins moves up to take charge
Ian Huggins has been appointed General Manager of Parker Hannifin's Instrumentation Products Division, the European leader in instrumentation tube fittings, valves and manifolds. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Instrumentation Products Division (25 February 2004)
Large filters protect compressed air systems
The new CE range of large filters provides cost-effective protection of compressed air systems. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filter Division (25 February 2004)
Pumps provide faster filtration
PCM Moineau filter press feeding provides a cost-effective and reliable solution for plate feeder presses used in environmental dewatering applications.
News from PCM Pompes (25 February 2004)
Panel PC takes large touchscreen onboard
The TPC-1517/R is a new 19in industrial rack-mount touchscreen panel PC featuring a rugged 17.1in touchscreen and high-resolution, 1280 x 1024 colour TFT display.
News from QCL Group (25 February 2004)
Capacitive sensors safe for dusty environments
Rechner Sensors has a range of new capacitive sensors that are compliant with the new ATEX regulations category 1D and 2D for installation in Zones 20, 21 and 22.
News from Rechner UK (25 February 2004)
Robotic peripherals find Australian outlet
ATI Industrial Automation of North Carolina USA has appointed Romheld Australia as its exclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand.
News from Romheld Australia (25 February 2004)
Filters aid machine-tool EMC compliance
Schaffner has developed a number of new EMI filters to meet the forthcoming product-specific standard for machine tools, EN50370. Brochure Available
News from Schaffner (25 February 2004)
Load cell amplifier mounts the DIN rail
The SY018 load cell amplifier from Synectic Design is the prime choice of numerous instrumentation engineers.
News from Synectic Design (25 February 2004)
Budget distribution boxes offer full flexibility
A series of six new low-cost modular distribution boxes can be connected in a virtually limitless number of configurations. Brochure Available
News from Spelsberg els UK (25 February 2004)
Easy programming for CAN-compatible HMI platform
TeleflexMorse Electronics has developed two cost-optimised versions of its CANtrak range of rugged CAN-compatible user interfaces.
News from Teleflex Electronic Systems (25 February 2004)
Sentry guards against pipe vibration
Blacoh Fluid Control Sentry pulsation dampeners, surge suppressors and inlet stabilisers protect pipes, valves, fittings and sensitive equipment from vibration and fatigue.
News from Tri-Ark (25 February 2004)
Vision system clocks up a grand milestone
The Kestrel noncontact measuring system was introduced by Vision Engineering in early 2002, and the one-thousandth system will be shipped this month.
News from Vision Components (25 February 2004)
Pumps hit the heights
User Application Article Verder has most certainly gone up the world recently with five Verderflex pumps being used in a lead and zinc mine at the summit of the Andes mountains.
News from Verderflex (25 February 2004)
MIT takes up innovation software
Under the terms of a new agreement students in MIT's masters program in advanced systems architecture design will have Goldfire Innovator installed on their individual laptops
News from Invention Machine (25 February 2004)
Young engineers get the robot bug
ABB recently teamed up with the Lego Educational Division at RAF Stafford, to support a two-day event that gives young engineers an insight into the world of robotics. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (24 February 2004)
Motors safe for dusty atmospheres
A new range of dust-ignition-proof motors, compliant to ATEX standards (Directive 94/9 EC), has been introduced by AEG Lafert Electric Motors.
News from Lafert Electric Motors (24 February 2004)
Data acquisition boards are exclusive line
Amplicon Liveline has formed a new partnership with Exacq Technologies, a leading manufacturer of PC-based data acquisition products, as the current sole UK distributor of its products.
News from Amplicon (24 February 2004)
Trend reports preview Chinese exhibition
To support the Achemasia 2004 exhibition, Dechema has released a number of trend reports on new technologies, markets and prospects relating to the main topics of the show.
News from ACHEMA 2009 (24 February 2004)
Vault gets to grips with engineering data
A new version of Autodesk Vault extends data management capabilities with new functionality that delivers the ability to create, manage and share product designs more easily than ever before.
News from Autodesk (24 February 2004)
Hydrostatic tests for subsea electrical equipment
BHRSolutions offers simulated down hole, subsea environments for component testing using pressure vessels and temperature controlled chambers that can handle a wide range of well operating fluids.
News from BHR Group (24 February 2004)
Visual journalist to encapsulate COFES keynotes
Cyon Research Corporation, host of COFES2004, the Congress On the Future of Engineering Software, has revealed that visual journalist Eileen Clegg will be visually documenting this fifth annual event.
News from Cyon Research (24 February 2004)
Boeing to deploy full suite of V5 PLM solutions
The Boeing Company has selected their latest generation of PLM solutions from IBM and Dassault Systemes as its company-wide product development platform.
News from Dassault Systemes (24 February 2004)
DuPont acquires Czech Republic PVB business
DuPont has acquired Retrim, a safety-glass interlayer company, with plant operations in Zlin, Czech Republic.
News from DuPont (UK) (24 February 2004)
PLM system gets to grips with Commercial Airplanes
User Application Article The Teamcentre PLM solution has been successfully implemented on the Define and Control Airplane Configuration/Manufacturing Resource Management (DCAC/MRM) project in Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
News from Siemens PLM Software (24 February 2004)
Modular system simplifies safety provisions
User Application Article A Guardmaster MSR200 modular safety system has enabled Mondiboard Coalville to improve safety through enhanced monitoring and faster alert signalling.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (24 February 2004)
BMW standardises engine simulation and design
Bayerische Motoren Werke is to adopt GT-Power and GT-Suite as its engine simulation and design tools.
News from Gamma Technologies (24 February 2004)
Transducer family covers wide measuring range
HBM produces miniature force transducers covering ten ranges from 50N to 50kN for a wide range of industrial applications. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (24 February 2004)
Kit provides speedy route to test fixtures
Witte Bleckede specialises in the development and manufacture of modular workpiece fixturing systems, and will launch a new rapid fixturing kit at Control in Sinsheim (Germany).
News from Horst Witte Geratebau (24 February 2004)
Motiva selects simulator for training
Motiva, a joint venture between Shell Oil Company and Saudi Refining, has selected AspenTech to supply operator training simulators for its Norco refinery in Louisiana.
News from Aspen Technology (24 February 2004)
Indian mill awards automation contract
Honeywell Process Solutions has received a $4.1 million contract to automate all major areas of the Tata Steel G-Blast Furnace in Jamshedpur, India.
News from Honeywell Industry Solutions (24 February 2004)
Electrical resistance tomography proves its worth
User Application Article After a successful demonstration at its Sellafield site, BNFL has decided to install electrical resistance tomography (ERT) as process monitoring technology for a plant trial.
News from Industrial Tomography Systems (24 February 2004)
Chinese transformer maker picks PLM solution
Shunde Special Transformer Works (Sunten), China's leading manufacturer of dry-type transformers and urban electrical network equipment, has chosen PLM solutions from IBM and Dassault Systems.
News from IBM Product Lifecycle Management Solutions (24 February 2004)
Conference dedicated to rotating machines
The Iris Rotating Machine Conference is scheduled for 14th-17th June 2004 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
News from Iris Power Engineering (24 February 2004)
Sensor monitors deep trench etches
The TDM-200 is a novel sensor capable of measuring absolute trench depth in real time for MEMS dry etching applications.
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon (24 February 2004)
3D microscope aids zero defect quality
The VH-X digital microscope is an indispensable tool for accurate inspection and analysis in a wide variety of laboratory, quality assurance and manufacturing environments.
News from Keyence (UK) (24 February 2004)
Pumps provide lubrication supply for wind power
Hydraulic systems specialist KT Hydraulics has added a surprise new string to its business bow due to the UK's increasing interest in wind power.
News from KT Hydraulics (24 February 2004)
Lubricant dispenser cuts out contamination
The Klubermatic FG lubricant dispenser can hygienically and accurately dispense lubricating grease to machinery in the food and pharmaceutical industries with no risk of contamination. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (24 February 2004)
Slick solution monitors vegetable oil flow
User Application Article One of the UK's leading vegetable oil refineries is relying on the installation simplicity and accuracy of Optimass Coriolis mass flowmeters to monitor the flow of its products into road tankers.
News from Krohne (24 February 2004)
No waiting for AutoCAD
With the recent announcement of the release of AutoCAD 2005 in April 2004, anyone wishing to urgently purchase an AutoCAD licence has a dilemma.
News from Leonardo Computer Systems (24 February 2004)
Poster provides ready reference on MMA welding
Murex Welding Products has published a poster that provides workshops with all the information required for successful MMA welding. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (24 February 2004)
Quick change for fusion weld heads
The Orbiweld range of fusion weld heads offers many advantages over alternative products, but the main thing that sets them aside from others is the Orbilok quick-release collet system.
News from Orbimatic (24 February 2004)
Adapter welds short stub fittings
New to the Orbiweld range of enclosed orbital TIG weld heads is a tungsten offset adapter, which has been introduced to enable short stub fittings to be welded with ease.
News from Orbimatic (24 February 2004)
Fastener for flexible cable management
Tak-Tape is a thin and flexible fastener which is an economical and flexible cable management solution for general purpose bundling.
News from Panduit (24 February 2004)
Speedy rollout for PLM system
User Application Article Millennium Industries has successfully deployed Product Sight's FindView 4.0 technology across the US enterprise within just 3 days.
News from Product Sight (24 February 2004)
Ethernet switches feature flexible cabling
The Factory Line modular manageable switch system from Phoenix Contact is designed specifically for industrial Ethernet applications on automation systems and offers flexible cabling.
News from Phoenix Contact (24 February 2004)
Read all about low-cost temperature sensors
An enhanced range of low-cost temperature sensor elements is described in a new catalogue available from Platinum Sensors.
News from Platinum Sensors (24 February 2004)
Pumps clean up for food duties
A new range of quick-strip and easy-to-maintain centrifugal pumps are ideal for transferring liquids in dairy, food, pharmaceutical and other similar process applications.
News from Pump Engineering (24 February 2004)
Wear resistant compound hits the target
User Application Article In the quest for improved accuracy and increased safety in the sport of archery, New Archery Products developed its new CarbonGlide cable guide.
News from RTP Company (24 February 2004)
Fittings have the right angle for cleaning
New 88 and 92-degree drainable angle fittings provide smooth flow and help engineers to configure biopharm process systems that are easy to drain and clean.
News from Swagelok (24 February 2004)
Long life for resilient seated butterfly valves
The OptiSeal range of resilient seated butterfly valves is the result of extensive development of successful product lines, and provides enhanced lifetime use and optimal performance.
News from Tyco Flow Controls (24 February 2004)
A visit to Total could be a wise investment
Total Processing and Packaging 2004 will open the doors to the latest innovations on offer from over 1300 suppliers of processing and packaging products and systems worldwide.
News from Total Processing and Packaging (24 February 2004)
Food and pharmaceutical industries come together
Encouraging greater liaison between the food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries will be one of the main goals of the Total Pharma Centre of Excellence at Total Processing and Packaging 2004.
News from Total Processing and Packaging (24 February 2004)
Seminars provide hands-on Industrial Ethernet
Wago Corp has revealed the schedule of its free three-day seminar on Industrial Ethernet control.
News from Wago Corp (24 February 2004)
AS-Interface joins I/O system
The new 750-655 AS-Interface master is part of the Wago-I/O-System.
News from Wago Corp (24 February 2004)
Sugar cane waste proves powerful stuff
WEG is partnering with the largest alcohol plant in the world in a highly economical, environmentally friendly and extremely cost effective cogeneration project.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) (24 February 2004)
Analysis software works with more CAD packages
CosmosDesignStar software can now analyse designs created in Solid Edge Version 15 and Autodesk Inventor Version 8 as well as Catia Version 5, Revision 11.
News from Structural Research and Analysis Corp (24 February 2004)
Cost-effective reliable direct screwing of plastic
The asymmetric thread profile of the Arnold Remform screw optimises the material flow of the formed plastic thread.
News from Arnold Umformtechnik (23 February 2004)
Self-locking screws protect against vibration
Arnold-Powerlok locking screws feature a trilobular thread and are designed for screwing into existing metric ISO threads (tolerance zone 6H).
News from Arnold Umformtechnik (23 February 2004)
Upgrade for electrical design software
The 2004 version of Amtech Power Software's electrical design software contains over 30 new features across the range making it more powerful and easier to use than ever before. Brochure Available
News from Amtech Power Software (23 February 2004)
Undulators for Swedish lab
Advanced Design Consulting has been awarded a contract to design, build and install three undulators for the Max-lab research facility at Lund University in Sweden.
News from Advanced Design Consulting (23 February 2004)
Proximity sensor shrinks to smaller package
The XS Series of long-range miniature inductive proximity sensors are now available in an even smaller package.
News from Balluff UK (23 February 2004)
Lift-off hinges allow flexible cabinet design
The CF Series of lift-off hinges is a new innovation from Elesa. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (23 February 2004)
Cymru Automation is top UK stockist
Festo has awarded Cymru Automation its Premier UK Stockist of the Year title for performance during 2003. Brochure Available
News from Festo (23 February 2004)
Innovative engineering solves problem for BP
User Application Article A bespoke clamp design from engineering solutions specialist Furmanite overcame a problem created by a malfunctioning valve at the BP Coryton refinery recently.
News from Furmanite International (23 February 2004)
Reliable backup for PC based automation
The new Beckhoff TwinCAT Backup software package, exclusively available in the UK from Hayes Control Systems, has been specifically designed for users of PC-based automation systems.
News from Hayes Control Systems (23 February 2004)
Band provides a circuit breaker solution
User Application Article Sprung contact band from Icore International is playing a major role in the development of a new range of heavy-duty vacuum circuit breakers destined for demanding energy supply applications.
News from Icore International (23 February 2004)
All-digital design for laser level transmitters
The SureShot family of low-cost, laser level transmitters features a unique, all-digital design that delivers high performance for complex level and positioning applications.
News from K-Tek (23 February 2004)
NASA joins the XVL fan club
NASA has chosen to use Lattice3D and its XVL-based applications for its Digital Shuttle Project. Brochure Available
News from Lattice Technology (23 February 2004)
Seminar tour explains LabView 7
The LabView 7 Express Seminar Tour is a UK-wide series of free half-day technical seminars. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (23 February 2004)
College aims for excellence in mechatronics
North Tyneside College has just signed a partnership agreement with SMC Pneumatics (UK) to develop skills needed by the region's manufacturing industry.
News from North Tyneside College (23 February 2004)
CD tells all on orbital welding
Orbimatic has revamped its product CD: the OrbiCD is a valuable asset for anybody for anybody involved in the welding of tubes and pipes, and is available free of charge.
News from Orbimatic (23 February 2004)
BSI publications join safety portfolio
Pilz Automation Technology has been appointed a distributor for BSI publications.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (23 February 2004)
Subtle changes in new machinery safety standard
One of the key machinery safety standards, namely BS EN292 Parts 1 and 2, has been superseded and replaced by BS EN ISO12100.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (23 February 2004)
ATEX expertise on show
Rietschle Thomas will hold a forum on the ATEX directives on its stand at this years Total exhibition.
News from Rietschle Thomas (23 February 2004)
Stainless-steel housings for support arm system
To complement its stainless-steel support arm systems for HMIs, Rittal now offers three versions of stainless-steel housings to protection categories IP65, IP66 and IP69K. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (23 February 2004)
Display lowers entry level for electronic HMIs
The Magelis XBTN range of HMIs aims to change the rules for automation systems by making the versatility and functionality of electronic HMI solutions available to even the smallest of applications.
News from Schneider Electric (23 February 2004)
Actuator brings a lift to dynamic manufacturing
Manufactured in Sweden, the MovoZ ZB industrial lifting actuator has been specifically designed for dynamic manufacturing applications where a long, low-maintenance life is essential.
News from Danaher Motion (23 February 2004)
Revenue rises prompt global expansion
Gross revenues at Vistagy grew 45% in 2003 over the previous year.
News from Vistagy (23 February 2004)
CAD/CAM software optimises packaging design
VX CAD/CAM provides design optimisation facilities that enable package designers to maintain design intent while staying within preset packaging requirements.
News from VX Corporation (23 February 2004)
Hub and bushing model makes couplings go further
Zero-Max CD couplings have increased versatility using the new QD hub and bushing model. Brochure Available
News from Zero-Max (23 February 2004)
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