News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 23 May
to Saturday 29 May 2004
Scada system aids North Sea fiscal metering
User Application Article EnCana's Scott Platform in the North Sea is leading the way in fiscal metering of oil and gas as a result of installing a new PC based flow metering computer system. Brochure Available
News from Citect (28 May 2004)
Intermec goes for global deployment
Intermec Technologies, a global supply chain leader, has selected CoCreate's OneSpace.net and is scaling to deploy the collaboration software worldwide.
News from CoCreate Software (28 May 2004)
Report forecasts market success
A new report from CIMdata shows that Delcam was the fastest-growing of the ten leading suppliers of CAM software during 2003. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (28 May 2004)
CAM software helps meet tight deadlines
User Application Article Michigan-based Eifel Mold and Engineering combines 30 years of experience with advanced CADCAM and machining capabilities, including Delcam's PowerMill CAM software. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (28 May 2004)
Expansion for Global Watch scheme
The Department of Trade and Industry is strengthening its global reach to help British businesses keep abreast of the world's latest scientific and technological advances.
News from DTI Global Watch Service (28 May 2004)
Compact solution for rapid attachment
The Elesa GN series of ball lock pins is ideal for situations which require frequent rapid connection of parts, for installation, use or machining, and yet have only very restricted space available. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (28 May 2004)
Powder metallurgists gather in Rugby
The European Powder Metallurgy Association (EPMA) held its 15th general assembly and management seminar at Dunchurch Park, Rugby, England, on 13th and 14th May.
News from European Powder Metallurgy Association (28 May 2004)
System integrator joins Schneider alliance
Haden Freeman is the first UK system integrator to be signed as a partner within the new Schneider Electric System Integrator Alliance.
News from Haden Freeman (28 May 2004)
Award acknowledges artistic sponsorship
Manchester-based engineering company Haden Freeman sponsored the Saturday night concert of this year's Royal Northern College of Music Cello Festival.
News from Haden Freeman (28 May 2004)
Definitive guide to preventing hydraulic failures
"Preventing hydraulic failures" is billed as the definitive guide to preventing costly, premature failure of hydraulic components.
News from Hydraulic Supermarket (28 May 2004)
Agreement to address growing Indian PLM demands
IBM and Dassault Systemes have signed an agreement for Tata Technologies to expand marketing, sales, and services of their PLM solutions in India.
News from IBM Product Lifecycle Management Solutions (28 May 2004)
Force tester puts welds on the spot
A novel clamping force tester can be integrated with electrode cap machining and weld current checking to provide an efficient service station to optimise welding performance and maintenance.
News from Kistler Instruments (28 May 2004)
Precision cylinder goes to extremes
The GPC series claims a number of advantages over standard pneumatic cylinders, notably precision movement, antirotation capabilities and the capacity to withstand high side loads.
News from Bosch Rexroth - Pneumatics (28 May 2004)
Vision system takes image processing onboard
Engineers can now execute more sophisticated image processing applications that require fast frame rates and complex algorithms with the latest version in the rugged Compact Vision System series. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (28 May 2004)
New ownership heralds new focus
The conclusion of Nematron Corp's return to private ownership heralds an exciting new future.
News from Nematron Europe (28 May 2004)
Choice of magnet determines stepper performance
MAE hybrid stepper motors are available in three magnet configurations to suit the widest range of application requirements.
News from PennEngineering Motion Technologies - Europe (28 May 2004)
Award recognises upgraded quality procedures
RDP Electronics has always applied the most stringent quality standards throughout its entire design and production process, and now enjoys compliance with BS EN ISO9001:2000. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (28 May 2004)
Call for papers for RubberChem 2004
RubberChem 2004 will provide an opportunity for all those involved in the elastomer trade to discuss developments and address problems currently faced by the industry.
News from Smithers Rapra (28 May 2004)
Software adds a dimension to shopping cart design
User Application Article The McCue Corp Bean is a combination grocery cart and children's car designed in SolidWorks 3D mechanical design software and used in supermarkets around the world.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (28 May 2004)
New organisation focuses on marine solutions
Southco Marine is a new single source for a wide range of proven solutions for cabin, cockpit and entry door applications.
News from Southco (28 May 2004)
RTUs aid waterway management
User Application Article British Waterways has bought 75 of Schneider Electric's Talus DNP3 T4 remote terminal units to help manage the UK's canal network by continuously monitoring changes to water flow and levels.
News from Schneider Electric (28 May 2004)
Cost-effective alternative to wedge gate valves
Dewrance parallel slide gate valves offer excellent reliability and outstanding performance in high-pressure applications in the power industry.
News from Tyco Flow Controls (28 May 2004)
Diaphragm pumps are guaranteed for life
In what is claimed as an industry first, Tri-Ark now offers a new lifetime warranty on all its diaphragm pumps.
News from Tri-Ark (28 May 2004)
Copper pipe cutter handles larger diameters
The highly popular, automatically adjusting Pipeslice tool which makes copper pipe cutting easy, is now available in a 28mm diameter version for larger pipes. Brochure Available
News from Pipe-Prep (28 May 2004)
Firms urged to act on rising insurance premiums
The spiralling cost of unreasonable Employees' Liability Compulsory Insurance (ELCI) is crippling UK business, according to the managing director of Barnsley-based Lifting Solutions Limited.
News from Lifting Solutions (28 May 2004)
Analysers gain conductivity option
ABB has extended its AnalyzeIT AX400 online analyser range with the launch of the AX430 single-input and AX433 dual-input high-level conductivity transmitters.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (27 May 2004)
Cameras acquire without a frame grabber
A new family of 13 digital machine vision cameras is based on the Gigabit Ethernet standard.
News from Alpha Vision Design (27 May 2004)
Acquisition expands optomechanical expertise
Axsys Technologies has acquired all of the stock of Telic Optics, a privately owned manufacturer of infra-red optics and optical assemblies.
News from Axsys Technologies (27 May 2004)
Server provides online access to acquired data
Carlo Gavazzi has added web-based data hosting to its Dupline range of field and installation monitoring and control products, allowing access to recorded data from any PC with an Internet connection.
News from Carlo Gavazzi (27 May 2004)
Motor integrates fully featured logic controller
Crouzet reckons it has changed the way that movement control is achieved with the introduction of Motomate - a novel motor with a built-in, fully featured logic controller. Brochure Available
News from Crouzet (27 May 2004)
Fluoropolymers and fluoroadditives up in price
DuPont Fluoroproducts is increasing global prices for all grades of DuPont Teflon PTFE fluoropolymers and Zonyl PTFE fluoroadditives by an average of 20% .
News from DuPont (UK) (27 May 2004)
Control valve resists erosion
The Fisher Slurry Vee-Ball control valve aims to provide a longer service life in erosive slurry type applications, such as in metals and mineral processing, when compared with other valve types.
News from Emerson Process Management - Fisher Valves (27 May 2004)
Gripper combines magnetism and vacuum techniques
The MagVacu Combigripper makes use of a combination of magnetism and vacuum techniques for the handling of (perforated) steel, aluminium and stainless steel up to a thickness of 12mm.
News from Goudsmit Magnetics Groep (27 May 2004)
More options in small-bore cylinders
The NZ range of compact pneumatic cylinders has been extended by to embrace more small-bore sizes, pre-empting the new standard ISO21287 that comes into effect later this year. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (27 May 2004)
Novel technology for miniature pressure sensor
The new Type 4005A miniature piezoresistive absolute pressure sensor uses direct chip exposure technology to provide superb linearity, minimal hysteresis and an extremely high natural frequency.
News from Kistler Instruments (27 May 2004)
Torque sensors for production and monitoring
New piezoelectric reaction torque sensors from Kistler can be adapted very easily and flexibly to suit an extremely wide variety of installation situations.
News from Kistler Instruments (27 May 2004)
Low-cost IR thermometers oust thermocouples
A novel range of noncontact thermometers can be permanently substituted for disposable thermocouples without undue cost and technical complexity. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (27 May 2004)
Miniature cylinder is a forceful performer
A device claimed as the most cost-effective, innovative mini ISO pneumatic cylinder on the global market offers up to 15% more piston force for the same diameter.
News from Bosch Rexroth - Pneumatics (27 May 2004)
Modular drives take safety onboard
The IndraDrive M generation of modular drives are equipped with a range of safety features directly within the drive unit.
News from Bosch Rexroth - Electric Drives and Controls (27 May 2004)
HMI software enables "single box" control solution
RSView Machine Edition (ME) is a powerful, PC-based HMI package for machine level or small process applications.
News from Rockwell Automation (27 May 2004)
Commendation for object detection system
The PreView object detection system has received a special commendation at the SED 2004 Awards for Excellence for nonoperated plant and support products.
News from Spillard Safety Systems (27 May 2004)
Automated CAD services reduce risks
A new automation service helps manufacturers looking to benefit from the design and sales process efficiencies added by advanced 3D parametrics combined with a secure configuration/design interface.
News from Synthesis Company (27 May 2004)
Multifunction assembly replaces multiple sensors
The Ashcroft multifunction instrument assembly is a value-added solution from UK Instruments and Controls that saves customers time, money and space.
News from UK Instruments and Controls (27 May 2004)
Brooks brings motion control expertise
Wago has hired Walter Brooks as Regional Sales Manager covering the area of Georgia and South Carolina.
News from Wago Corp (27 May 2004)
Hydraulic modelling package expanded
The latest release of the InfoWorks hydraulic modelling software suite includes more than 50 new features that further advance its leadership in the market.
News from Wallingford Software (27 May 2004)
Transmission specialist boosts distributor support
To further improve support for ZF's WT, PG and PGE servo gearheads, Patrick Logue has joined transmission product specialist Drive Lines Technologies as Sales Engineer for the South of England. Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain (27 May 2004)
Snozzle helps fight airport fires
Birmingham International is the first UK airport to invest in a revolutionary new fire-fighting tender that improves safety and efficiency thanks to an articulated Snozzle.
News from Birmingham International Airport (27 May 2004)
Latest software boosts engineering productivity
Users of Algor design, analysis and simulation software are reporting increased productivity with the company's latest FEA software release.
News from Algor (26 May 2004)
Rolling diaphragm delights Wichita
User Application Article A custom engineered rolling diaphragm is helping Wichita Clutch to achieve enhanced performance in a recently developed actuator option for its ModEvo tension control brake.
News from Ceetak (26 May 2004)
Mixer has the recipe for organic oils
User Application Article Mixing specialist Chemineer is providing better quality and more efficient processing at one of the world's leading producers of organic oils.
News from Chemineer (26 May 2004)
Dual containment fittings cut down pressure
ChemQuik Dual Containment flare nut and panel mount flare fittings aid the "double containment" of chemical handling fluid lines between a coupling or fitting and a chemical dispense unit or pump.
News from Colder Products (26 May 2004)
Submersible pump claims superior performance
The SurePump submersible pump provides superior performance and accurate liquid level reading for horizontal side slope risers, vertical sump applications and small-diameter wells.
News from EPG Companies (26 May 2004)
Swedish distribution for magnetic filter
The Magnom range of magnetic field effect filters supplied by Fluid Conditioning Systems are now available in Sweden.
News from Fluid Conditioning Systems (26 May 2004)
Filtermist joins distribution team
Filtermist International has become the latest distributor for the Magnom range of magnetic field effect filters.
News from Fluid Conditioning Systems (26 May 2004)
D-sub connector is sealed to IP67
Harting has extended its D-subminiature connector range with the introduction of a new series designed for use in applications requiring water resistance to the rigorous requirements of IP67.
News from Harting (26 May 2004)
Thread-locking adhesive secures a name in history
User Application Article It may seem like a simple task to attach a nameplate to the side of a train, but the securing operation is not left to chance.
News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives (26 May 2004)
Watch out for special sealing cord offer
For a limited period, purchasers of special promotion packs of Loctite 55 sealing cord will be given a free sports watch.
News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives (26 May 2004)
Team focuses on bespoke solutions
Plastic components and cable accessories supplier Heyco has enhanced its service with the creation of a New Business Development Team dedicated to sourcing noncatalogue components. Brochure Available
News from Anixter Components (26 May 2004)
Health and safety to feature at Weldex
Weldex, the UK's only welding, joining, cutting and fabrication exhibition will draw on the success of last year's show by hosting a Health and Safety Pavilion.
News from Nexus Media Communications (26 May 2004)
Conductive nickel spheres add a new dimension
The Novamet range of conductive nickel spheres is now available in five different sizes grades.
News from Hart Coating Technology (26 May 2004)
Frost and Sullivan rewards pharmaceutical work
Honeywell has received Frost and Sullivan's prestigious Pharmaceutical Automation Customer Value Leadership (CVL) of the Year Award.
News from Honeywell Industry Solutions (26 May 2004)
Website details certification programme
The Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society has launched a new web page for its Certified Automation Professional (CAP) programme.
News from ISA (26 May 2004)
Milestone for recruitment website
Justengineers.net has signed up its 50,000th registered user.
News from Justengineers.net (26 May 2004)
3D publishing saves time for Alpine
User Application Article Alpine Electronics has standardised on Lattice3D technology for the publication and distribution of 3D design data. Brochure Available
News from Lattice Technology (26 May 2004)
Articulated robots work in six axes
The advanced turbo AR6 and AR8 articulated robots are based on the same operating platform as the popular turboscara plus series, but with two additional axes of movement and an increased payload.
News from Bosch Rexroth - Linear Motion and Assembly (26 May 2004)
CD-ROM speeds cylinder selection and integration
The IHC Designer CD-ROM helps plant and machinery designers and engineers to select the optimum hydraulic cylinder solutions for different machines and applications.
News from Bosch Rexroth - Hydraulics (26 May 2004)
Digital axis controller has NC functionality
Rexroth's latest HNC100 2X series digital axis controller is a freely programmable, fieldbus-capable NC control assembly for both hydraulic and electrical drives.
News from Bosch Rexroth - Electric Drives and Controls (26 May 2004)
CNC platform claims true openness
With its latest IndraMotion MTX family of controls, Rexroth is offering the world's first fully open CNC platform for metal cutting and forming machine tools.
News from Bosch Rexroth - Electric Drives and Controls (26 May 2004)
Irish distribution for production fluids
AquaChem has been signed to represent the interests of Master Chemical's TRIM products in Ireland.
News from Master Chemical Europe (26 May 2004)
Novel enhancements for finite element analysis
Noran Engineering has released V8.3 of its advanced NE/Nastran FEA (finite element analysis) software.
News from Noran Engineering (26 May 2004)
Speedy switch to lifecycle environment
Product Sight has completed another successful deployment in just three days at Rexnord Industries.
News from Product Sight (26 May 2004)
CD helps pressure transducer specification
Pressure Systems has updated its specifiers' CD that details the company's lines of KPSI level and pressure transducers and Quartzonix pressure standards.
News from Pressure Systems (26 May 2004)
Piezo scanning stage features longer travel
The P-563.3CD PIMars is a new long-travel piezo scanning/nanomanipulation system. Brochure Available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) (26 May 2004)
Fasteners suit white goods requirements
User Application Article Designers are increasingly turning to tolerance rings as a highly cost-effective approach to a range of high-volume fastening applications. Brochure Available
News from Rencol Tolerance Rings (26 May 2004)
Four finalists vie for MacRobert Award
The four finalists for the Royal Academy of Engineering's prestigious MacRobert Award this year contain such a wealth of innovation that it is impossible to call the winner.
News from Royal Academy of Engineering (26 May 2004)
Co-operation is material to shaver development
User Application Article Close co-operation between Philips and Sandvik Materials Technology led to the development and manufacture of a unique stainless-strip steel for use in key shaver components.
News from Sandvik Materials Technology UK (26 May 2004)
Modal testing aids vibration troubleshooting
Technical Background Article Modal testing involves artificially exciting a structure to measure its natural frequencies, mode shapes, damping properties, modal mass and, sometimes, inertia properties.
News from Sound and Vibration Technology (26 May 2004)
The right angle on flexible production power
Food industry users seeking a cost-effective solution for right-angle geared motors and reducers have two new user-friendly and flexible options.
News from David Brown Engineering (26 May 2004)
Hattersley valves join the range
Hattersley valves and Viking Johnson pipe couplings can be found side by side in pipelines throughout the world - and now both are available from the same source. Brochure Available
News from Viking Johnson (26 May 2004)
Study to focus on US machine safety market
The market for programmable safety systems is growing at a much faster rate than originally expected.
News from Venture Development Corp (26 May 2004)
Easy development for vision applications
VisionTools is a PC-based graphical editor that allows a nonspecialist user to build a flowchart composed of "blocks" and connections.
News from Visual Inspection Systems (26 May 2004)
Power cell for machine and process analysis
The Load Controls PPC-3 portable power cell offers accurate and extremely fast true power measurement, making it ideal for machine analysis or process development. Brochure Available
News from Vydas International Marketing (26 May 2004)
Pins release at the push of a button
New from JW Winco is a range of steel pushbutton rapid release pins.
News from Winco (26 May 2004)
Occupational hygiene papers now available online
While the BOHS will continue to publish its Annals, the peer-reveiwed papers are now available online immediatley; anyone can access the abstracts for free, with no need to subscribe.
News from British Occupational Hygiene Society (26 May 2004)
Patented technology to help locate firefighters
Officials at Survivair have announced that the company has concluded an agreement with Summit Safety to develop and market a firefighter locating system based on Summit's patented Pulse technology.
News from Survivair (26 May 2004)
Siddles and Gillanders strengthen team
Leicestershire-based welding and fabrication specialist Ace Arc has strengthened its sales and administration team with two new appointments.
News from Ace Arc (25 May 2004)
Competitive solution to submicron positioning
The WaferMax Z vertical lift motorised positioning stage is delivered with a certified straightness/flatness accuracy of +/-2um and a positioning resolution of up to 0.83nm. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech (25 May 2004)
Improved construction for tiny tilt switch
The RBS020402 miniature tilt switch has been upgraded to offer improved contact resistance and increased switching life.
News from Active Switch and Sensor (25 May 2004)
Motion subsystem aids flexible control
User Application Article An upgraded motion control subsystem from Baldor has added new electronic adjustment flexibility to Line Equipment's award-winning Reseal 360X cross-web zipper applicator. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (25 May 2004)
Customised manifold helps keep spuds at their peak
User Application Article International Controlled Atmosphere has specified Burkert components for its latest innovation - a treatment that uses naturally occurring chemicals to maintain food quality during storage. Brochure Available
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems (25 May 2004)
Fibre-optic amplifiers mount on DIN rails
Swiss industrial sensor specialist, Contrinex, has a new range of fibre-optic amplifiers for mounting on DIN rails (DIN/EN50022) that is suitable for many applications.
News from Contrinex UK (25 May 2004)
On a roll with difficult alloys
The precision rolling of "difficult" wire alloys to the highest tolerances is one of the specialised skills offered by the Cross Manufacturing Company for the production of engineering components.
News from Cross Manufacturing Co (1938) (25 May 2004)
Controller sheds light on machine vision
Deva Electronic Controls is offering a complete machine vision lighting solution with the new Deva 022 USB lighting controller.
News from Deva Electronic Controls (25 May 2004)
Efficiency boost for medical devices
User Application Article A leading designer and manufacturer of electro-surgical devices has gained substantial time and operational benefits from an investment in an OGP noncontact measurement system.
News from OGP UK (25 May 2004)
Distributor offers on-site fluid analysis
Fluid Technology Analysis has been appointed as a Midlands distributor for the Magnom range of products.
News from Fluid Conditioning Systems (25 May 2004)
Upgrade ordered for Bahrain LPG facility
Foster Wheeler Energy has been awarded a contract by the Bahrain National Gas Company (Banagas) for front-end engineering design to revamp Banagas' liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) facilities.
News from Foster Wheeler (25 May 2004)
Handheld instrument detects more gases
FirstCheck is the first multigas detector to combine complete VOC and toxic gas detection from parts per billion up to 10,000ppm with more traditional sensors for O2, H2S, CO and LEL detection.
News from Ion Science (25 May 2004)
Modern technology provides cost effective safety
User Application Article A recent project to design and install the safety control system for a robot materials handling station provides a good illustration of the scope of a typical safety related turnkey project.
News from Integrated Safety Solutions (25 May 2004)
Platinum sensors shrink to surface-mount outline
The 0805 series of platinum RTD chips are based on a miniaturised in SMD form factor of just 1.35 x 2.10 x 0.60mm, allowing increased packing density in production and placing.
News from Jumo Instrument Company (25 May 2004)
Simple design brings repeatable performance
A new economical series of thermostats feature a simple design to a high quality standard that fulfils the special requirements of heating engineering.
News from Jumo Instrument Company (25 May 2004)
Economical pricing for pH and redox electrodes
A new series of pH and redox electrodes is ideal for applications such as aquariums, processing of drinking and bathing water, fisheries and hatcheries, and for use with portable measuring equipment.
News from Jumo Instrument Company (25 May 2004)
More approvals for dust emissions monitor
The Land Model 4500 Premier dust emissions monitor has been granted TUV approval to the 13th, 17th, 27th and 30th BImSchV and TA Luft 2002. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (25 May 2004)
Partnership relations are key to success
Lorien Engineering Solutions (LES) has exceeded its targets in what proved a tough year for the manufacturing sector.
News from Lorien Engineering Solutions (25 May 2004)
Nanomanipulator gets to grips with samples
The S100 nanomanipulator is a manipulation and testing tool used with a scanning electron microscope (SEM) for micro- and nanoscale research, development and production applications.
News from Lot-Oriel (25 May 2004)
EU steel mills pass on higher costs
Shortages are providing a boost for EU steelmakers, according to the latest statistics from MEPS (International).
News from MEPS (International) (25 May 2004)
Mixer claims a revolution
The Cyclone is the appropriate name for the industry's first magnetically driven, bottom mounted, high shear mixer. Brochure Available
News from Millipore (25 May 2004)
Read all about super precision bearings
NSK's new global catalogue is billed as a comprehensive specification and selection guide to some of the highest performing super precision bearings available. Brochure Available
News from NSK UK (25 May 2004)
Lockout/tagout devices promote safe practice
Panduit has expanded its extensive range of safety solutions with new lockout/tagout devices.
News from Panduit (25 May 2004)
Hygienic seals enable chromatography column range
User Application Article PPE has manufactured the innovative hygienic seal used in the QuikScale chromatography column range from multinational bioscience company Millipore.
News from Precision Polymer Engineering (25 May 2004)
Compressor to clean up Canadian fuel
Peter Brotherhood has secured a contract to supply a reciprocating gas compressor to a refinery owned by Husky Energy in British Columbia, Canada.
News from Peter Brotherhood (25 May 2004)
Workstations aid quality system solutions
New industrial workstations (IWs) from Rittal can be integrated seamlessly into the manufacturing structure and at the same time, offer ultimate flexibility, modularity and reliability. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (25 May 2004)
Easy access to the essentials
Essential Components is a novel scheme aimed to ensure 24-hour UK access to the most popular items from the 500,000-plus Allen-Bradley range.
News from Rockwell Automation (25 May 2004)
Using polymers to avoid problems
Polymers in Aggressive and Corrosive Environments 2004 is to be held in Cologne, Germany on the 8th and 9th September and will provide a chance to learn more about using polymers to avoid problems.
News from Smithers Rapra (25 May 2004)
Load cell amp at home with analogue or digital
The SY016 digital bridge amplifier is billed as the ideal tool for load cell measurement applications where speed and accuracy are important.
News from Synectic Design (25 May 2004)
New Irish outlet for electrical enclosures
Dublin automation specialist Drives and Controls has an innovative new range of electrical distribution and junction boxes from European market leader Spelsberg els. Brochure Available
News from Spelsberg els UK (25 May 2004)
Utility improves the image of parts databases
Sundreams Visual Parts Database Manager is a handy utility that allows users to easily create and populate inventory and parts databases with associated images.
News from Sundreams Software (25 May 2004)
Logger gets graphical with temperature and RH
A novel digital temperature and humidity logger provides ultra-accurate recording of environmental conditions in critical locations.
News from Two Dimensional Instruments (25 May 2004)
New HQ opens for business
TransMagic has opened its new headquarters in Denver, Colorado.
News from TransMagic (25 May 2004)
Prototyping specialist takes SolidWorks input
Rapid Product Development specialist 3T RPD has added SolidWorks to its suite of CAD software.
News from 3T RPD (25 May 2004)
Touch of realism for 3D modellers
Virtalis has just been appointed as the UK's reseller of SensAble's Phantom range of haptic devices. Brochure Available
News from Virtalis (25 May 2004)
Industrial Ethernet switch breaks price barrier
The SD-500 series of five-port industrial Ethernet switches meets high industrial specifications and provides very high dependability in harsh environments - but at office Ethernet prices.
News from Westermo Data Communications (25 May 2004)
Rapid prototyping reverses decline
Last year, the rapid prototyping industry reversed its downward trend, according to a new worldwide study on the rapid prototyping, tooling, and manufacturing state of the industry.
News from Wohlers Associates (25 May 2004)
Drives provide a healthy alternative
User Application Article Lenze smd drives have cut the cost of replacement by half for a seized packaging conveyor control system at the Seven Seas manufacturing plant in Hull. Brochure Available
News from Lenze-ACTech (25 May 2004)
Wearplate to protect saltwater dredgers
Welding and fabrication specialist Ace Arc is playing a crucial part in the fight against sea and sand to create one of the world's grandest civil engineering projects.
News from Ace Arc (24 May 2004)
It pays to invest in people
Fabrication and weld overlay cladding specialist Arc Energy Resources has been presented with an Investors in People award at a ceremony hosted recently by Business Link in Cheltenham.
News from Arc Energy Resources (24 May 2004)
Award for Ethernet-enabled controller
The Adam-6500 has won the March Automation Excellence award from Instrumentation and Automation News. Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (24 May 2004)
Ward named as new Director
Nigel Ward, the Group Manager for Market and Trade Political Affairs at Outokumpu Stainless, has been appointed the new Director of the British Stainless Steel Association.
News from British Stainless Steel Association (24 May 2004)
Drives cut cost of compressed air
User Application Article Avelair Compressors has switched to the new Unidrive SP for its variable-speed range, designed to save energy - typically over 30% compared with fixed speed alternatives. Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques (24 May 2004)
Robot dispenses with sealant
The Dispense Works robot is ideal for dispensing any commercially available RTV sealant, epoxy etc.
News from Dispense Works (24 May 2004)
Statoil signs for front-end engineering design
Statoil, a major Norwegian oil and gas producer, has signed a multi-year license agreement to deploy AspenTech's integrated software solution for front-end engineering design (FEED).
News from Aspen Technology (24 May 2004)
Automation to boost Gulf plant profitability
Honeywell has received a contract with Saudi-European petrochemical company Sabic Ibn Zahr for an automation project at a facility in Al-Jubail, an industrial city in the Arabian gulf.
News from Honeywell Industry Solutions (24 May 2004)
Custom design for serial to Ethernet convertors
IMB Enterprises can provide custom solutions for Ethernet-enabling computer systems that communicate over serial lines and protocols.
News from IMB Enterprises (24 May 2004)
PLM solutions cut development times at Unipoint
User Application Article Unipoint Electric Manufacturing Co has shortened its product development process by more than 60% since it implemented PLM solutions from IBM and Dassault Systemes in 2002.
News from IBM Product Lifecycle Management Solutions (24 May 2004)
Process controller goes on the record
The Jumo Imago F3000 process controller for the food industry now integrates a recording function.
News from Jumo Instrument Company (24 May 2004)
CAN transmitter measures pressure and temperature
The Jumo CANtrans pT transmitter can be used wherever pressure and temperature need to be measured at the same time and place.
News from Jumo Instrument Company (24 May 2004)
Sensor gets the measure of hydrogen peroxide
The Corrotrode is a novel sensor for measuring hydrogen peroxide concentration.
News from Jumo Instrument Company (24 May 2004)
Emissions monitors gain MCerts approval
Land FGA 900 Series continuous emissions monitoring systems have been granted MCerts approval for Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMs) by the UK Environment Agency. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (24 May 2004)
Laser marking and cutting on the desktop
Online has published a new catalogue highlighting its standard products for laser marking and cutting along with other desktop engraving systems.
News from Online (24 May 2004)
Customer focus for Schofield
Purex International has appointed Paul Schofield in the role of Customer Support - Applications Engineer.
News from Purex International (24 May 2004)
Software adds a third dimension to education
The Colorado School of Mines has purchased 500 licences of SolidWorks software to teach its engineering students the fundamentals of 3D design.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (24 May 2004)
Budget pricing for solid-state proximity sensors
Meeting the need for robust, highly accurate proximity sensors, the Infra X sensors range is designed to operate in a wide range of demanding applications and is very competitively priced.
News from Switchtec (24 May 2004)
Demo kit shows off flexible automation system
Sixnet now offers an easy way for integrators, OEMs or end users to test out Linux IPm industrial technology. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (24 May 2004)
Luton graduate runs multi-million-pound company
Tony Nicholls, Managing Director of Furmanite International, reckons he wouldn't be where he is today had he not graduated from the University of Luton.
News from University of Luton (24 May 2004)
WorldSkills competitors gain licentiateship
Eight competitors from the team that represented the UK at the WorldSkills Competition in 2003 in the engineering trade, have been awarded the Licentiateship of City and Guilds.
News from UK Skills (24 May 2004)
New institute to examine complex systems
University of Bath is to establish a unique institute where researchers from a number of different scientific areas can join together to look for solutions to important scientific problems.
News from University of Bath (24 May 2004)
Notes bring harmonics and flicker tests up to date
Practical guidance is available on how to test electrical products in accordance with the latest European powerline harmonics and flicker standards.
News from Voltech (24 May 2004)
Luxtron signs PAT Associates
PAT Associates has been signed to represent Luxtron's temperature measurement products in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
News from LumaSense Technologies (24 May 2004)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 147
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