News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 4 April
to Saturday 10 April 2004
New look for MRO product range
Ambersil has rebranded its range of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products.
News from Ambersil ( 9 April 2004)
Toolbox extends Matlab based optimisation
The MathWorks has a new Genetic Algorithm and Direct Search Toolbox for use with Matlab.
News from MathWorks ( 9 April 2004)
Cut-price stands for early exhibitors
Highbury-Nexus is offering a discount to exhibitors who sign up for Weldex 2006 in the near future.
News from Nexus Media Communications ( 9 April 2004)
Website previews plastics event
A new feature on the website for the K show allows potential visitors to find a wide range of customised products and services long before the show in Dusseldorf between 20th and 27th October 2004.
News from International Trade Shows Link ( 9 April 2004)
Broadbent selects centrifuge seals
A new agreement makes John Crane the preferred supplier for all nonspecified sealing technology purchased by Huddersfield-based Thomas Broadbent over the next five years.
News from Crane ( 9 April 2004)
Versatile uses for multifunction controllers
The Kubler Codix 571 series of multifunctional controllers is the latest addition to Leuze Mayser's range of counters and digital displays. Brochure Available
News from Leuze Mayser ( 9 April 2004)
Engineering projects by distance learning
Logis-Tech Associates now deliver a Higher National (nationally recognised SQA certified short course) double module, "Engineering project" by distance learning. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates ( 9 April 2004)
Automation terminals aid position detection
A new position detection terminal can be used to optimise motion sequences, thus increasing the economic efficiency of machines and installations.
News from Phoenix Contact ( 9 April 2004)
Particle monitors are a portable plus
Grimm Aerosol Technik is a leading supplier of particle monitoring equipment with a wide choice of portable and fixed options.
News from Quantitech ( 9 April 2004)
Rapid prototypes cut from solid plastics
To further enhance the Toolcraft rapid prototyping service, parts can be cut in solid plastic using files direct from design software.
News from Toolcraft Plastics (Swindon) ( 9 April 2004)
Wireless link replaces serial cable
The HPS-120 is a serial cable replacement solution using 2.4GHz wireless technology.
News from TR Control Solutions ( 9 April 2004)
Novel safety test provides logical protection
Clare Instruments has created new flash testing technology to meet the electrical safety testing needs of intelligent electronic circuits. Brochure Available
News from Clare Instruments ( 9 April 2004)
Mobile unit tests filters in-situ
Cross Manufacturing has developed what it believes to be the only fully self-contained, mobile filtration test unit available from any manufacturer of filter equipment in the UK.
News from Cross Manufacturing Co (1938) ( 8 April 2004)
Detectors set for Russian winter
Det-Tronics PIR9400 infra-red gas detectors and X3301 infra-red optical flame detectors have been chosen to protect new offshore oil and gas platforms in Russia's $10 billion Sakhalin II project.
News from Detector Electronics (UK) ( 8 April 2004)
Image sensors sove a sticky problem
User Application Article SmartImage cameras have been used to eliminate expensive waste inherent in the production of corrugated cardboard cartons, while simultaneously fine-tuning one manufacturer's production line.
News from DVT Sensors ( 8 April 2004)
Easy Ethernet connection for vision systems
DVT Sensors launched three new products at Total which solve any potential connectivity problem relating to smart sensor installation.
News from DVT Sensors ( 8 April 2004)
Barcode software handles lower light levels
A move toward gradient pixel base threshold in FrameWork 2.7 has enabled more intelligence in the software to compensate for low-light levels and for variances of light in specific applications.
News from DVT Sensors ( 8 April 2004)
Suppliers back plastics design and moulding show
A major new event for the UK plastics design and moulding sector will be held at the Telford International Centre on 12th-14th April 2005.
News from Emap Maclaren Polymer Group ( 8 April 2004)
Compressed air management claims big savings
Energair reckons a purpose-built control and monitoring system can manage existing compressed air installations more effectively. Brochure Available
News from Energair Solutions ( 8 April 2004)
Foster Wheeler secures EPC contract
Foster Wheeler Energy has been awarded a contract for detailed engineering, procurement and construction planning for the low-sulphur automotive diesel oil project for Saudi Aramco Mobil Refinery Co.
News from Foster Wheeler ( 8 April 2004)
Industrial Ethernet shows signs of recovery
With Magnum 6K16V managed Ethernet switches incorporating S-Ring redundancy management software, resilient Gigabit Ethernet networks can now function with just 500ms fault recovery delay.
News from GarrettCom Europe ( 8 April 2004)
Slowly does it for high-force tester
A powerful new high-force materials-testing machine offers exceptional smooth control at very slow speeds.
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 8 April 2004)
Cool bearings boost machine-tool performance
FAG has developed an all-new generation of "low temperature" spindle bearings for machine tools. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) ( 8 April 2004)
Rapid prototyping cast light on the future
User Application Article Lestercast, has used its rapid prototyping expertise to produce the metal forms used in an unique lighting design project undertaken by renowned designer Lionel Dean and Future Factories.
News from Lestercast ( 8 April 2004)
Mechanical engineering by distance learning
Logis-Tech Associates now delivers a Higher National (nationally recognised SQA certified short course) module, "Engineering principles - mechanical" by distance learning. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates ( 8 April 2004)
Distributed control systems by distance learning
A new Higher National (nationally recognised SQA certified short course) module covers "Distributed control systems" by distance learning. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates ( 8 April 2004)
Heat treated steel boosts bearing performance
FA tapered roller bearings are produced using steels subjected to a novel form of heat treatment that produces ultrafine austenite grains less than half the size found in conventional bearing steels.
News from NTN Bearings (UK) ( 8 April 2004)
Compact cases made for carrying
OKW has extended its advanced range of Ergo-Case enclosures with the new smaller size S series.
News from OKW Enclosures ( 8 April 2004)
Wireless system points to remote sensors
On industrial sites there is often a requirement to connect remote sensors to the central control system.
News from Phoenix Contact ( 8 April 2004)
Scopes aid fatigue tests on life-saving implants
User Application Article Lombard Medical is using TDS1002 oscilloscopes in high-profile accelerated fatigue testing on the latest generation of life-saving medical implants for the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 8 April 2004)
Learn all about industrial datacommunications
Westermo Data Communications is to run two new hands-on training courses in the UK, to provide a greater understanding of the latest industrial networking and datacommunications techniques.
News from Westermo Data Communications ( 8 April 2004)
UPS family racks, stacks and stands alone
An innovative new series of online, uninterruptible power supplies employs a single, standard battery across the range and can be used in stand-alone, rack-mounted, or stacking formats.
News from XP Power ( 8 April 2004)
Motors keep it quiet in the auditorium
User Application Article As part of the restoration of the world famous La Fenice theatre in Venice, 89 specially designed electric motors power an all-new system for silently manoeuvring scenery.
News from Lafert Electric Motors ( 7 April 2004)
Connection blocks resist high temperatures
A new range of connection blocks is suitable for use in electrical and lighting applications where high temperatures are expected.
News from Camden Electronics ( 7 April 2004)
Novel IR camera offers speed and sensitivity
Silver is a new generation of IR camera based on high performance cryogenically cooled staring array detectors. Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems ( 7 April 2004)
Record attendance at engineering software congress
COFES 2004, the Congress On the Future of Engineering Software, opened to record attendance for the second year running.
News from Cyon Research ( 7 April 2004)
Three-part polyurethane offers choice of hardness
A novel three-component variable-hardness polyurethane system will cure to hardness between 10A and 90A, depending on the selected ratio.
News from Crosslink Technology ( 7 April 2004)
Funds secure off-road vehicle dynamics facility
Cranfield University's Engineering Group has won over GBP 1.25 million of funding to build a new off-road vehicle dynamics facility on the University's Silsoe site.
News from Cranfield University ( 7 April 2004)
Digital evaluation kits take the strain
Celsum Technologies provides evaluation kits for Mantracourt's new generation DSC digital strain card and D-Cell digital strain puck for only GBP 165.75 plus shipping and tax. Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies ( 7 April 2004)
Software slashes electrode design times
User Application Article PS-Electrode software has reduced electrode design times by up to 60% at German plastic component manufacturer Kunststoff. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 7 April 2004)
Parasolid ported to Mac operating system
UGS PLM Solutions has ported the world's leading 3D geometric modelling component software to Mac OS X.
News from Siemens PLM Software ( 7 April 2004)
Project aims to resurrect fortunes of face gears
A consortium led by Feanor, including partners from Italy and the Czech Republic is researching a cost-effective technology for face gear grinding.
News from Feanor ( 7 April 2004)
Milestone in IR camera production
Flir Systems has produced its 25,000th infra-red camera, at its facility in Danderyd, Sweden. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 7 April 2004)
Oxygen transmitter offers more value for money
The "value-for-money" performance of the GE Panametrics O2X-1 intrinsically safe oxygen transmitter has been increased by the company.
News from GE Sensing - Panametrics ( 7 April 2004)
Module developments improve tank weighing
HBM has improved its Z6 tank weighing modules by including a new integral lifting device. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK ( 7 April 2004)
Polypropylene fans thrive in aggressive gases
A new range of welded and fabricated polypropylene fans is especially suitable for longer life when handling aggressive gases.
News from Halifax Fan ( 7 April 2004)
Blender to upgrade Argentinian refinery
A Jiskoot Bunker Blender system is at the heart of an investment programme to upgrade operational capabilities at the Eg3 Refinery near Puerto Galvan, Argentina, by its new owner Petrobras Energia.
News from Jiskoot ( 7 April 2004)
Thermal analyser set for Martian mission
A modified version of the Decagon Devices KD2 thermal analyser is to go to Mars in 2007, aboard NASA's Phoenix Scout Mars Lander.
News from Labcell ( 7 April 2004)
Rapid prototyping technology takes off
User Application Article Lestercast has used its rapid prototyping expertise to produce masking components for a company developing a highly complex coating system for aircraft turbine blades.
News from Lestercast ( 7 April 2004)
Website to help continue growth
Following a successful two years under new ownership, Lestercast is looking to continue its growth both at home and abroad with the launch of a new website.
News from Lestercast ( 7 April 2004)
Amsterdam office covers Benelux region
In an effort to meet the growing global demand for contamination control monitoring in manufacturing environments, Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions announces another corporate expansion.
News from Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions ( 7 April 2004)
Trace gas analyser checks clean rooms for ammonia
Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions has formed a global business partnership with Omnisens to distribute the new Lighthouse trace gas analyser.
News from Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions ( 7 April 2004)
Learn electromagnetic compatibility at a distance
Logis-Tech Associates now delivers a Higher National (nationally recognised SQA certified short course) module on "electromagnetic compatibility" by distance learning. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates ( 7 April 2004)
Upgrade for material data management
Matereality has upgraded its novel material data management (MDM) system in True Digital format.
News from Matereality ( 7 April 2004)
Cybernet Systems to distribute Optimus in Japan
Noesis Solutions has appointed Cybernet Systems as its direct distributor in Japan.
News from Noesis Solutions ( 7 April 2004)
Upgraded performance for precision bearings
NTN is set to upgrade the specifications of its precision grade angular contact ball bearings for use in machine tool spindles and other precision equipment.
News from NTN Bearings (UK) ( 7 April 2004)
Sensor series provides fast, accurate measurement
A new series of inductive displacement sensors claims new standards in fast, precise measurement sensing.
News from Omron Corp ( 7 April 2004)
Buffer safeguards PSUs from short interruptions
An innovative DC buffer block designed to prevent interruptions in equipment operation, loss of data or other problems resulting from a momentary power loss has just been introduced by Omron.
News from Omron Corp ( 7 April 2004)
Nanopositioning stages boost precision 100x
A new generation of nanopositioning/nanoscanning stages and digital piezo controllers aim for applications such as surface metrology, scanning microscopy, CD measurement and surface profiling. Brochure Available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) ( 7 April 2004)
Plastic housing cuts clean bearing weight
A strong demand for noncorrodible bearing units for machinery in the food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries resulted the introduction of the RA Rodriguez Greenlign range.
News from Rodriguez (UK) ( 7 April 2004)
Free Hannover Fair tickets on offer
Schmersal will be exhibiting at this year's Hannover Fair, and has 200 tickets to give away on a first-come-first-served basis.
News from Schmersal UK ( 7 April 2004)
Redundancy module secures supplies
Siemens has launched a new redundancy module for its Sitop modular 24V power supply units.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 7 April 2004)
Free buyers guide for design engineers
The 2004 edition of the "Design engineers buyers guide" is now available from Snowolf Communications.
News from Snowolf Communications ( 7 April 2004)
Report summarises world patent changes
The 2004 Thomson Patent Focus Report summarises legislative and infrastructure changes at the Japanese, the US and European patent offices during 2003.
News from Thomson Scientific ( 7 April 2004)
Website keeps track of prototype orders
Advanced technology enables customers to track their order status and shipments, in real time, for all rapid prototyping projects.
News from Quickparts ( 7 April 2004)
Drive to make speedy payback in Cornish pool
User Application Article An ABB drive is set to save a holiday park nearly GBP 5000 on the annual electricity cost for its indoor swimming pool.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 6 April 2004)
Motion control system accelerates fluid filling
User Application Article An advanced motion control system from Baldor is at the heart of an innovative continuous fluid packaging machine. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK ( 6 April 2004)
Spaces left at ESD control seminar
Spaces are still available at the British Electrostatic Control Association's seminar on 28th April 2004.
News from British Electrostatic Control Association ( 6 April 2004)
Gearboxes help put world's largest liner on course
User Application Article When the Queen Mary 2 completed her maiden voyage in January 2004 she manoeuvred smoothly and precisely into Fort Lauderdale Harbour in Florida courtesy of a new podded propulsor system.
News from Brevini ( 6 April 2004)
North American CFD conferences set for May
The CD Adapco Group's CFD user conferences on 5th and 6th May in Detroit and 7th May in Los Angeles, will afford opportunities not to be missed for the North American CFD/CAE community.
News from CD-adapco ( 6 April 2004)
Seals suit industrial paint systems
Two new sealing compounds are specifically designed to meet the needs of industrial paint systems: Paroflour Quantum perflour rubber compound and Hifluor fluoroelastomer.
News from Ceetak ( 6 April 2004)
Accuracy boost for laser through-beam sensors
A new range of M18 laser through-beam sensors provides much greater accuracy and a precise switch point anywhere between the sender and receiver.
News from Contrinex UK ( 6 April 2004)
Website features wide-ranging case studies
A new case study section on the Crane Electronics website features applications from the automotive, aerospace, electronics, white goods, pharmaceutical and bottling industries. Brochure Available
News from Crane Electronics ( 6 April 2004)
Top power density for uprated drives
Danfoss is claiming a market lead in AC drives of unrivalled power density.
News from Danfoss Motion Controls ( 6 April 2004)
Compact soft starts keep their cool
The VLT MCD 200 is a compact new addition to the Danfoss soft-start portfolio.
News from Danfoss Motion Controls ( 6 April 2004)
Novel unit is one-stop shop for drive applications
Danfoss launched its new VLT AutomationDrive FC300 to UK trade buyers at last week's Total show.
News from Danfoss Motion Controls ( 6 April 2004)
Drives designed for pumping duties
A new range of drives is particularly aimed at the water and wastewater industries.
News from Danfoss Motion Controls ( 6 April 2004)
New global identity for lubricant range
Dow Corning is introducing a new identity for its Molykote brand of automotive, food and beverage and industrial lubricant products and services.
News from Dow Corning ( 6 April 2004)
High temperatures are no sweat for flowmeter
In high-temperature applications, the Promass 80/83 high-temperature flowmeter can directly measure mass flow and density in applications from -50 to +350C. Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser ( 6 April 2004)
Krulikowski to speak at technical conference
Alex Krulikowski, acknowledged industry expert on geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD and T) will speak at the ADDA 45th Annual Technical Conference, on 4th May 2004 in Huntsville, Alabama.
News from Effective Training ( 6 April 2004)
Parisian base for European operations
Elysium has set up a new European subsidiary with a dedicated office in Paris to provide and manage the growth of sales, support and development for Elysium activities in Europe.
News from Elysium ( 6 April 2004)
Motors website has engineers in mind
The new Groschopp website features quick, efficient navigation to thousands of catalogue fractional horsepower AC and DC motors, gearmotors, reducers and universal motor products.
News from Groschopp ( 6 April 2004)
Speedy installation for IDC terminal limit switch
An innovative, patented limit switch designed for fast, easy wiring aims to meet the needs of cost-conscious OEMs in a variety of industry applications.
News from Honeywell Sensing and Control ( 6 April 2004)
KAS Technologies acquires contract machinist
KAS Technologies has acquired Abingdon-based HC Holifield (Oxford) from Barry Holifield, who has headed the contract machining business for over 20 years.
News from Holifield (Oxford) ( 6 April 2004)
Prize is WISE promotion
Nominations are still open for the 2004 Ford WISE Prize sponsored by The Ford Motor Company and WISE.
News from Institution of Incorporated Engineers ( 6 April 2004)
PCB and DIN rail terminals and accessories
Elkay has a new range of PCB and DIN rail terminals and accessories, featuring a low profile, space saving design, facilitating quick installations. Brochure Available
News from Kopex International ( 6 April 2004)
Piezo actuators use ceramic insulation
Engineers at PI and PI Ceramic have achieved a breakthrough in the manufacture of nano-actuators: the world's first piezoelectric multilayer actuators with ceramic insulation. Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics ( 6 April 2004)
Register keeps track of training
Project management specialist Lorien Engineering Solutions (LES) has a new string to its bow.
News from Lorien Engineering Solutions ( 6 April 2004)
US steel prices outstrip world norms
Nowhere during the recent boom in steel prices, have values soared faster than in the USA, says MEPS (International).
News from MEPS (International) ( 6 April 2004)
World-class automation components come to hand
A handy 16-page A5 booklet focuses on micro PLCs and HMIs, comms cards, drives, filters, software and training packs. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 6 April 2004)
Torque testers feature twice the accuracy
Norbar Torque Tools has upgraded its popular range of torque testers offering a cost effective, simple-to-use solution for the calibration and testing of torque tools. Brochure Available
News from Norbar Torque Tools ( 6 April 2004)
Clamping system keeps tube joints in line
The OrbiLine internal clamping system helps welders produce well-aligned welded joints on tubular components.
News from Orbimatic ( 6 April 2004)
Digital fibre sensor features power tuning
A new digital fibre sensor series offers fast, stable detection over a wide range of applications.
News from Omron Corp ( 6 April 2004)
Safety system approved to SIL 3 of IEC61508
The majority of the PSS programmable safety system and modules used with a SafetyBus p safety fieldbus network now have approval for applications up to SIL 3 in accordance with IEC61508.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 6 April 2004)
Hygienic pushbuttons prove impregnable
User Application Article Brown Brothers Manufacturing has specified Schmersal IP69K rated pushbuttons and emergency stops for a new high-speed cooked meat slicer at its facility in Scotland.
News from Schmersal UK ( 6 April 2004)
E-book looks inside Visio 2002
"Inside Visio 2002" is a new e-book by Ralph Grabowski for new and intermediate Visio users.
News from upFront.eZine Publishing ( 6 April 2004)
Robot footballers kick off in Coventry
The first ever UK Robot Football Championship begins today.
News from University of Warwick ( 6 April 2004)
Peristaltic pumps work straight from the box
Two new liquid pump systems include everything needed to get started.
News from Welch Rietschle Thomas ( 6 April 2004)
Caterpillar engineers ready for innovation
Invention Machine Corp has announced Caterpillar's purchase of Invention Machine's Goldfire Innovator.
News from Invention Machine ( 6 April 2004)
Tide turns for general motion control market
The worldwide general motion control market has passed the $4 billion mark and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% over the next five years, according to a new ARC Advisory Group study.
News from ARC Advisory Group ( 5 April 2004)
Record year for Delcam
Delcam achieved record sales and increased profits in 2003. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 5 April 2004)
Tank gauging firmly on the radar
The noncontact Micropilot S radar level gauge offers high-accuracy high-reliability continuous measurement in inventory control and custody transfer applications with NMi and PTB approvals. Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser ( 5 April 2004)
Coal gas purification plant upgrade completed
Honeywell Process Solutions has successfully completed a modernisation project with Sokolovska Uhelna, a coal company located in Vresova, Czech Republic.
News from Honeywell Industry Solutions ( 5 April 2004)
Software has designs on Renault interiors
French automotive vehicle manufacturer Renault has selected ICEM Surf software for use in the interior design development of its vehicles.
News from ICEM ( 5 April 2004)
Super-soft gaskets seal without silicone
Dymax GA-108 is a highly compressible (00-30) FIP gasket that solves a number of quality and processing issues confronting gasket users.
News from Intertronics ( 5 April 2004)
Business scheme expands to West Midlands
Technology-based entrepreneurs and startup businesses throughout the West Midlands are to be given the opportunity to take part in a new business scheme.
News from InvoRed ( 5 April 2004)
Batch management software supports latest Windows
Wonderware has developed new versions of its InBatch Premier and FlexFormula batch management software products.
News from Invensys Wonderware ( 5 April 2004)
Rapid guide screw is speedy slider
The RGS rapid guide screw is a value-priced device claimed to offer exceptional linear speed, accurate positioning and long life.
News from Kerk Motion Products ( 5 April 2004)
Price frenzy hits EU steel market
Steel buyers in Europe should be taking an early summer holiday - or perhaps a 12-month sabbatical would be more suitable, says MEPS (International).
News from MEPS (International) ( 5 April 2004)
Happy birthday for Shanghai office
Moore Industries-International is celebrating the first anniversary of the opening of its direct sales and service office in Shanghai, China.
News from Moore Industries International ( 5 April 2004)
Transceiver provides always-on wireless M2M link
NXN Technology has a new GPRS M2M (wireless machine-to-machine) solution for industrial machine-to-machine connectivity.
News from NXN Technology ( 5 April 2004)
Free seminar introduces latest AutoCAD release
ProSoft is to hold a free seminar introducing AutoCAD 2005 and Architectural Desktop 2005 (ADT) on Tuesday 13th April, 2004 at the Holiday Inn Downtown, Salt Lake City, Utah.
News from ProSoft ( 5 April 2004)
Submersible pumps include budget options
Part Shop - Applied Pumps is now a distributor of Dreno submersible pumps, offering high quality pumps for waste water, sewage, effluent, slurry and general transfer.
News from Applied Pumps ( 5 April 2004)
Magnet keeps enclosure doors shut
The UK's leading electromagnet manufacturer is remodelling a range of products for its expanding export market.
News from Stephenson Gobin ( 5 April 2004)
Chinese vibration systems come to Europe
Servotest UK has formed a strategic alliance with ETS Solutions of China, a leading manufacturer of electrodynamic vibration systems.
News from Servotest ( 5 April 2004)
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