News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 9 May
to Saturday 15 May 2004
US CAD prices rise to global levels
From 1st June 2004, prices for the Alibre Design family of products in North America will be increased to the current prices set for markets outside of North America.
News from Alibre (14 May 2004)
Diaphragm valve switchbox sets itself
Designed to provide users with a simple to install, easy to monitor and reliable unit, the Saunders HC4 Opti-Set switchbox automatically sets against the stroke of the actuator.
News from Crane Process Flow Technologies (14 May 2004)
Increased training helps fill widening skills gap
One in three employers (32%) are predicting major changes in their skill needs over the next two years, according to research from the Recruitment Confidence Index (RCI).
News from Cranfield University (14 May 2004)
Locking system reduces flange requirements
A cabinet locking system with reduced flange requirements has many advantages for specialist panel builders, and the Emka 2000 programme has been designed to maximise these benefits. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (14 May 2004)
Process control solution for polypropylene plant
A third Sinopec plant is implementing AspenTech's nonlinear polymer production control solution, which is based on the Aspen Apollo product.
News from Aspen Technology (14 May 2004)
Environmental course for surface finishers
The IMF has introduced an environmental course into its sequence of education and training courses for surface finishers.
News from Institute of Metal Finishing (14 May 2004)
New office seeks pilot projects
Kollabnet has opened a new office in Lancaster, Pennsylvalia, to house its executive offices, as well as sales and development.
News from Kollabnet (14 May 2004)
Welding kit contributes to record-breaking yacht
User Application Article High-technology welding equipment supplied by Kemppi (UK) to VT Shipbuilding has helped to build the Ron Holland designed Mirabella V, the world's largest single-masted yacht.
News from Kemppi (UK) (14 May 2004)
Flow meter measures lower
Litre Meter has added the LM003 to its existing range of Pelton wheel flow meters.
News from Litre Meter (14 May 2004)
Accreditation for relative humidity calibration
Michell Instruments has been awarded accreditation by UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) to perform calibrations on relative humidity instruments at its laboratory in Cambridge. Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (14 May 2004)
Oxygen meter aids weld integrity
The new OxyIntegral is accurate at titanium weld purging levels and, when integrated with Orbitec's orbital welding controllers, can isolate the process and provide traceable documentation.
News from Orbitec (14 May 2004)
Door accessories create flexible enclosure options
TS 8 enclosures offer an extensive range of door accessories to satisfy the demands for flexible solutions in industrial production processes. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (14 May 2004)
Light curtain becomes more discriminating
New safety light curtains from Erwin Sick use revolutionary "dynamic blanking" technology to reliably discriminate between people and materials as they enter or leave hazardous areas in a plant.
News from Sick (UK) (14 May 2004)
Dunlop to produce and sell carbon brake materials
Surface Transforms has signed a major licensing contract with Dunlop Aerospace, one of the world's leading suppliers of aircraft braking systems and services to the aerospace industry.
News from Surface Transforms (14 May 2004)
Long returns to senior role
Witt Gas Techniques, the Warrington, Cheshire based gas safety, control, mixing and analysis equipment supplier has appointed Carl Long as Technical Manager.
News from Witt Gas Techniques (14 May 2004)
CO2 detection technology finds smallest leaks
Leak-Master is a micro-leak detection system for finding leaks in individual flexible and rigid food and pharmaceutical packaging using CO2 detection technology.
News from Witt Gas Techniques (14 May 2004)
Safety cables save 70 percent of installation cost
Datwyler Cables+Systems is further reducing the diameter of its halogen-free Keram safety cables (N)HXH FE 180 and (N)HXCH FE 180, while still providing full E30 and E60 functional integrity.
News from Datwyler (UK) (14 May 2004)
Speed detection at half the price of alternatives
A new range of speed detection devices is available from Rowe Hankins Components.
News from Rowe Hankins Components (14 May 2004)
How to ensure electrical equipment is safe
Technical Background Article Rod Taylor, managing director of Seaward Electronic Ltd, looks at the safety of electric tools and equipment used in the industrial workplace. Brochure Available
News from Seaward Electronic (14 May 2004)
Japanese safety and health to join online resource
The Japan Industrial Safety and Health Association (JISHA) is set to become the latest member of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work's online information network.
News from European Agency For Safety And Health At Work (14 May 2004)
Thermal imaging on a budget
The new ISG K6700 Spectra Scan thermal imaging camera offers high-resolution 320 x 240 radiometric thermal imaging for a very economical price.
News from Barber InSys (13 May 2004)
Software brings CAD and business together
New from CoCreate Software is OneSpace Designer for the mySAP product lifecycle management (mySAP PLM) solution.
News from CoCreate Software (13 May 2004)
Overmoulded cables suit marine applications
A new range of overmoulded cables is designed specifically designed for the marine market.
News from Deutsch (13 May 2004)
No backlash from lead screw assemblies
The NTB series of anti-backlash lead screw assemblies is designed for high load applications.
News from Kerk Motion Products (13 May 2004)
Bahrain office to support Gulf region
Moore Industries has opened a new sales and service office in Bahrain.
News from Moore Industries International (13 May 2004)
Sole sourcing for leak detectors
Seba KMT has appointed Mans International as the sole UK distributor of water industry equipment in the UK.
News from Mans International (13 May 2004)
Upgrade ordered for Chinese mill
Morgan Construction Company has received an order from China Steel Corporation of Kaohsiung, Taiwan, for an upgrade to its two-strand rod mill.
News from Morgan Construction Company (13 May 2004)
MicroStation training for Arizona
Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has selected ProSoft to provide training for its main MicroStation Technical Leads and CAD Managers.
News from ProSoft (13 May 2004)
HMI software upgraded
Pro-face has released a new version of the popular editor software package for its HMI range.
News from Pro-face UK (13 May 2004)
Process meter gives two in one
The PAXDP dual process input meter is an innovative two-in-one process control solution.
News from Red Lion Controls (13 May 2004)
Warehouse investment smooths supply
Sandvik Materials Technology UK has completed its GBP 1 million investment in new warehousing, and the new facility is now complete and fully operational.
News from Sandvik Materials Technology UK (13 May 2004)
Drying system eliminates false defect detection
User Application Article When Pilkington Automotive found that a new laser-based defect detection system was compromised by water droplets remaining after cleaning, the company called in Secomak to solve the problem. Brochure Available
News from Secomak (13 May 2004)
Acquisition software hits the NET
Softwire now includes over 20 NET controls and components developed specifically for measurement and control applications.
News from Softwire (13 May 2004)
MoD awards armour contract
Surface Transforms has been awarded its first contract valued at around GBP 40,000 by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD).
News from Surface Transforms (13 May 2004)
Reciprocating nozzle system increases efficiency
User Application Article Time savings in excess of 15% are being achieved by Mitras Automotive (UK) since installing a blower-powered nozzle cleaning system in an SMC machining chamber at its Winsford factory. Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries (12 May 2004)
Motors generate interest in wave power
User Application Article Eight generators for the world's first commercial-scale floating wave energy convertor have been supplied by AEG Electric Motors of Crewe.
News from Lafert Electric Motors (12 May 2004)
Pinch valves keep it clean
GP Series pinch valves are especially designed for applications where media must not come into contact with the internal components of the valve.
News from Alpha Controls (12 May 2004)
Warm reception for latest software at MACH
The recent MACH 2004 show at the NEC in Birmingham has proven a resounding success for PEPS CADCAM developer Camtek, after a warm reception to version 5.3 of its latest software suite.
News from Camtek (12 May 2004)
High-speed roller chain keeps it quiet
Triple-Speed carrier chain from the UK power transmission specialist Cross + Morse is both visually and performance compatible with the most advanced conveyor line operations. Brochure Available
News from Cross + Morse (12 May 2004)
Planning permission granted
Design Reality has been granted planning permission for its new purpose built head office based in North Wales.
News from Design Reality (12 May 2004)
Kit aids GD and T training
Effective Training has released the second in a series of digital kits for instructors, educational institutions, and others who develop their own GD and T training materials.
News from Effective Training (12 May 2004)
Gauging system has the measure of tank contents
An innovative tank gauging system simultaneously measures and displays liquid level and volume in horizontal and vertical cylindrical tanks.
News from EPG Companies (12 May 2004)
Azerbaijan oil field provides big business
Krohne has supplied over GBP 1 million of flow monitoring instrumentation for the AGC oil field project in Azerbaijan.
News from Krohne (12 May 2004)
Laser-based tool checks shaft alignment
The TMEA 2 is a novel cost-effective laser-driven shaft alignment tool.
News from Maintenance Products Direct (12 May 2004)
Loggers keep fingers on the pulse
The PL6A and PL8 are new pulse loggers from Northern Design.
News from Northern Design (Electronics) (12 May 2004)
Simple valve specification speeds time to market
Norgren has developed a new range of plug-in sub-base valves.
News from Norgren (12 May 2004)
Milestone for dosing pump sales
Sales of precision dosing pumps at Prominent Fluid Controls (UK) have passed 20,000 units since the beginning of the new millennium.
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (12 May 2004)
Italian builders take control for gas pipeline
User Application Article E and C Engineering and Control is to use an RTP control system for a natural gas receiving terminal under construction in Gela, Sicily.
News from RTP Corp (12 May 2004)
MCERTS management lauded
Sira Environmental was recently acknowledged for its expert provision of the Environment Agency's Monitoring Certification Scheme.
News from Sira (12 May 2004)
Industrial PC tackles machine control
The new Simatic Microbox PC 420 industrial PC can reliably handle measuring and open-loop and closed-loop control tasks in an industrial environment.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (12 May 2004)
Fast lead times for quick release pins
The wide range of quick release pins from Specialty Fasteners are vibration resistant and self-locking making them an ideal alternative to traditional threaded fasteners.
News from Specialty Fasteners and Components (12 May 2004)
Kit speeds quick release fastener specification
Specialty Fasteners has produced a practical kit that provides a range of push turn quick release fasteners.
News from Specialty Fasteners and Components (12 May 2004)
Production testing for noise and vibration
SigQC is a sophisticated yet easy to use software platform specifically designed for measuring, testing and analysing acoustic and vibration characteristics as part of the production process.
News from Sound and Vibration Technology (12 May 2004)
Valves bound for Brisbane brewery
Sudmo has won a major contract to supply its mix proof double seat valves and process valves for a major expansion at Carlton and United Breweries' Yatala brewery near Brisbane, Australia.
News from Sudmo UK (12 May 2004)
Valves provide a smooth transition
Kenmac series double block-and-bleed valves provide a smooth transition from process to instrumentation systems in a single, configurable and compact valve assembly.
News from Swagelok (12 May 2004)
Move brings sales and seminars together
3T RPD's Telford Sales Office has moved to new premises at PTL, Halesfield 7, Telford, scene of a recent rapid product development seminar.
News from 3T RPD (12 May 2004)
Changeover switches take disconnector onboard
A new range of Kraus and Naimer block-type two-pole enclosed changeover switches is now available from UK Solenoid.
News from uk solenoid (12 May 2004)
Catalogue brings machine accessories together
Most industrial processing, storage and handling equipment requires everyday items such as levelling feet, castors, knobs, handles, hinges, grips and levers to function correctly. Brochure Available
News from WDS (12 May 2004)
Quick fix for work holding
New from JW Winco is a range of metric stainless-steel quick release pins.
News from Winco (12 May 2004)
Source springs online
Associated Spring has added an online shopping facility to its website, covering some 80% of the company's vast range of springs, washers, die components and fasteners. Brochure Available
News from Associated Spring (11 May 2004)
MBO at Brokkhouse Holdings
Brookhouse Holdings has been the subject of a management buyout, supported by the Manchester office of Aberdeen Murray Johnstone Private Equity.
News from Brookhouse Holdings (11 May 2004)
Guide explains bearing failures
The tasks of identifying and correcting the causes of bearing failure are much simplified with the launch of a free, handy 12-page guide.
News from Barden Corporation (11 May 2004)
Custom dome valves allow easy inspection
User Application Article A leading manufacturer of detergents has purchased and installed four of Clyde Materials Handling's dome valves, worth more than GBP 100,000, in its Russian production facility.
News from Clyde Materials Handling (11 May 2004)
Read all about direct part mark identification
Cognex has published a new report on "Implementing direct part mark identification (DPMI) - 10 important considerations". Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (11 May 2004)
Software speeds direct part mark identification
Billed as a breakthrough in Data Matrix code reading software, and based upon Cognex's patented PatMax technology, IDMax is designed for direct part mark identification. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (11 May 2004)
Chain toughens up for oil and gas drilling
Diamond Coiled Tubing Injector Chain has been designed with several special features specifically for the rigours of the oil and gas prospecting industry.
News from Diamond Chain Company (11 May 2004)
Safety cables shed size and weight
Datwyler has further reduced the cable diameter of its halogen-free Keram safety cables (N)HXH FE 180 and (N)HXCH FE 180 while still providing full E 30 and E 60 functional integrity.
News from Datwyler (UK) (11 May 2004)
Price hike for engineering polymers
DuPont is increasing prices for its range of engineering polymers in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
News from DuPont (UK) (11 May 2004)
America's Cup team signs software alliance
GBR Challenge, the British America's Cup team 2004-2007, has signed a unique design software technology partnership with UGS PLM Solutions.
News from Siemens PLM Software (11 May 2004)
Metal-to-metal seal is hot stuff
A novel metal-to-metal seal concept enables service temperatures of 1000C to be achieved with low seating loads.
News from Garlock (Great Britain) (11 May 2004)
Korean refiner signs for software
SK Corp, Korea's largest refining and petrochemicals company, has extended its commitment to AspenTech's engineering solutions with a new corporate agreement.
News from Aspen Technology (11 May 2004)
IEE reaffirms low risk from low-level EMFs
The IEE has published its 2004 position statement on possible harmful biological effects of low-level electromagnetic fields of frequencies such as mobile communication systems and power cables. Brochure Available
News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (11 May 2004)
Hot runner control for up to 384 zones
Following the acquisition by Moldflow Corp of American MSI Corp of Moorpark, California, Altanium hot runner control systems are now available in the UK direct from Moldflow (Europe).
News from Moldflow (Europe) (11 May 2004)
Conductive grease shields bearings from arcs
With the introduction of Nyogel 758G, Nye Lubricants has taken a simple but novel approach to designing an electrically conductive bearing grease.
News from Newgate Simms (11 May 2004)
Smart cases come easy to hand
OKW has added a holding clamp to the extensive range of options offered on its Smart-Case M, L and XL series.
News from OKW Enclosures (11 May 2004)
Micro pressure sensors detect very small changes
A new range of micro pressure sensors has been specifically designed to detect very small changes in ambient pressure levels. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (11 May 2004)
Vibration monitor keeps watch
The Vibrotector is billed as the ideal vibration monitor for all machines which run under approximately constant operating conditions, such as fans, ventilators, pumps and electric motors.
News from Prueftechnik Condition Monitoring (11 May 2004)
Machine diagnosis by experts
Vibxpert is an FFT data collector and vibration analyser for the monitoring and diagnosis of machine conditions.
News from Prueftechnik Condition Monitoring (11 May 2004)
Modules bring networking onboard
ProSoft Technology reckons its ProTalk Q modules are the ideal solution for connecting Quantum processors with a variety of networks.
News from ProSoft Technology (11 May 2004)
Plastics expertise online
Premier Material Concepts has launched a website featuring detailed information about the company, its products and capabilities.
News from Premier Material Concepts (11 May 2004)
Wireless telemetry targets medical devices
Polymap Wireless has entered into an agreement with Zeevo, a leading provider of "system on chip" solutions for Bluetooth and other wireless communications applications.
News from Polymount International BV (11 May 2004)
Pump speeds truck unloading
The SP sanitary truck unloading pump is designed for pumping viscous or shear sensitive food and food ingredient products.
News from Roper Pump Company (11 May 2004)
Strain gauge amp shrinks to demanding applications
The SY011 is a high-performance amplifier for bridge measurement devices and is ideally suited to leading-edge specialist or research and development applications.
News from Synectic Design (11 May 2004)
Learn modern methods of metal fatigue analysis
Noted fatigue and durability authority, Prof John Draper, will present a four-day modular seminar on "Modern methods of metal fatigue analysis" in Sheffield, UK, from 21st to 24th June 2004.
News from Safe Technology (11 May 2004)
Tool audits promote maintenance excellence
SKF has launched a new auditing service that will help companies optimise maintenance schedules, making best use of the tools they have available. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (11 May 2004)
EDM software improves CAD collaboration
Synergis Software is shipping a new version of its award-winning engineering document management solution, Synergis Adept.
News from Synergis Software (11 May 2004)
UK plate heat exchanger operations revised
Tranter PHE has reorganised its UK sales and manufacturing operations to enhance customer service, in a drive to capture a greater share of industrial markets.
News from Tranter PHE (11 May 2004)
Linear bushings provide extended travel
THK linear bushings provide machine builders with the opportunity to create extended travel linear motion systems at low cost.
News from THK UK (11 May 2004)
Danaher acquires Neff
Danaher Motion has completed the acquisition of Neff Antriebstechnik Automation of Waldenbuch, Germany.
News from Danaher Motion (11 May 2004)
Approvals help for exporters to Russia
TUV International can assist in obtaining the Gost-R approvals necessary for exporters to the Russian Federation.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (11 May 2004)
University becomes centre of expertise
The University of Bradford has joined a Government-backed programme set up to help manufacturers solve real life business problems.
News from University of Bradford (11 May 2004)
Software partnership announced
A partnership between CenterSpace Software and Syncfusion allows customers to receive a discount when the two sets of software products are purchased together.
News from CenterSpace Software (11 May 2004)
Handheld analyser packs "extraordinary" power
The Svantek 947 Type 1 sound level and vibration meter and analyser enables three acoustic or vibration profiles to be measured in parallel, with independently defined filters and RMS detector.
News from AcSoft (10 May 2004)
Visualisation takes design to the next level
Autodesk Viz 2005 is for designers who need the power to realistically explore design concepts, communicate design intent and easily share work with clients and prospects.
News from Autodesk (10 May 2004)
Bench multimeter stays where it's put
The model 1604 is a low-cost auto/manual ranging bench-top digital multimeter with an extended resolution display.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (10 May 2004)
CNC simulator generates inspection instructions
The newest release of Vericut can automatically create inspection instructions, complete with in-process feature dimensions, automatically created during a simulation of the NC program. Brochure Available
News from CGTech (10 May 2004)
Controller keeps watch over Mexican gas production
User Application Article EPG Companies has installed radio telemetry Scada systems to monitor 24 Pemex remote natural gas production sites in rural Villa Hermosa, Mexico.
News from EPG Companies (10 May 2004)
Modules power and condition accelerometers
New DIN rail mounted vibration modules provide power to Monitran accelerometer sensors and also condition the output signal in differing ways.
News from Monitran (10 May 2004)
Organisation expands activities in North America
NAFEMS, The International Association for the Engineering Analysis Community, is currently working on expanding its North American Chapter.
News from NAFEMS (10 May 2004)
Isolation provides peace of mind
The MultiRail, like all current transformer (CT) operated meters supplied by Northern Design, has fully isolated current inputs.
News from Northern Design (Electronics) (10 May 2004)
Encoder features magnetic indexing
The advanced BGE 27 is a completely new electronic encoder series equipped with magnetic indexing and electronic impulse generation for setting digital data.
News from NSF Controls (10 May 2004)
Remote site monitoring provides real time benefits
The SP100 is a new remote monitoring system from process weighing specialist Procon Engineering.
News from Procon Engineering (10 May 2004)
Weight indicators meet European requirements
Procon Engineering reckons its cost effective Series EP25 digital weight indicators offers excellent flexibility and ease of use.
News from Procon Engineering (10 May 2004)
Search engine certified for new Inventor
The FindView engineering and manufacturing search engine has now been certified for use with Autodesk Inventor Release 8.
News from Product Sight (10 May 2004)
Inline controller brings Ethernet to the party
The ILC 350 ETH inline controller combines the advantages of a compact control system at the I/O level with those of an Ethernet network.
News from Phoenix Contact (10 May 2004)
Stainless-steel tubes handle higher temperatures
Sandvik Materials Technology has added three new grades to its range of stainless-steel tube and pipe for high-temperature applications.
News from Sandvik Materials Technology UK (10 May 2004)
Upgrade for FireWire machine vision cameras
Sony Europe's Image Sensing Solutions has released the successors to its popular treated colour machine vision cameras.
News from Sony Europe - Image Sensing Solutions (10 May 2004)
Drives brochure covers the full range
Zero-Max has published a new catalogue covering right-angle gear drives, adjustable speed drives and linear actuators. Brochure Available
News from Zero-Max (10 May 2004)
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