News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 4 July
to Saturday 10 July 2004
Cooler solution for heat dispersal
A variable speed space cooler, ideal for localised heat dispersal in industrial/engineering environments, is available from Air Control Industries (ACI) of Chard. Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries ( 9 July 2004)
Waterproof power connectors rule the waves
User Application Article Ceep S92 heavy-duty waterproof connectors have been used in the Pelamis P-750, a novel, offshore, wave energy convertor that has just completed successful trials in the North Sea.
News from Aerco ( 9 July 2004)
Industrial computers bound for Europe
Amplicon Liveline has appointed three further European distributors.
News from Amplicon ( 9 July 2004)
Software supports latest Maya and Viz releases
ART VPS has released updated RenderPipe software that supports new features in Alias Maya 6 and Autodesk Viz 2005, while providing continued support for 3ds max 6.
News from ARTVPS ( 9 July 2004)
Combination testers come fully calibrated
Each instrument in the MFT1500 range of combination testers now comes with a free calibration certificate, worth GBP 69. Brochure Available
News from Megger ( 9 July 2004)
Servo takes filters onboard for smoother speed
Baldor has extended the versatility of its low-cost brushless AC servo drive, MicroFlex, with the addition of configurable antiresonance filters. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK ( 9 July 2004)
Software simplifies medical analyser design
User Application Article UK-based Astron Clinica has used Matlab to develop an imaging technology that is designed for the early diagnosis of skin cancer.
News from MathWorks ( 9 July 2004)
A revolution in hydraulic pressure calibration
The new PPCH pressure controller/calibrator from DH Instruments generates hydraulic pressures conveniently and quickly using air at only 100lb/in2 maximum input.
News from Chell Instruments ( 9 July 2004)
Dspace joins Autosar
Autosar, a development partnership for the establishment of an open standard for automotive electric/electronics (E/E) architectures, has incorporated Dspace as a new premium member.
News from Dspace UK ( 9 July 2004)
Powerful tests for a powerful car
User Application Article The 1001HP Bugatti EB 16.4 is both the fastest and most expensive production car available, and its electronic control units were tested thoroughly in the laboratory using Dspace Simulator.
News from Dspace UK ( 9 July 2004)
Controller boosts processing power
To meet the control design requirements of the future in applications like x-by-wire and engine management, MicroAutoBox from Dspace now offers up to 10 times more processing power.
News from Dspace UK ( 9 July 2004)
Arms offer flexible monitor configurations
Ergotron has added the HD Triple-Monitor and HD Combo Dual-Monitor to its HD Arm product line.
News from Ergotron ( 9 July 2004)
Enclosures website is easier to access
Eurobex has completely remodelled its website to facilitate access to information.
News from Eurobex Manufacturing ( 9 July 2004)
Instrumentation is preferred for blending skids
User Application Article Micro Motion and Rosemount instrumentation from Emerson Process Management are specified by Axflow, a leading supplier of hygienic product blending skids based in The Netherlands.
News from Emerson Process Management - Flow Division ( 9 July 2004)
New double HNC boosts student numbers
Logis-Tech Associates reports a 200% increase in student intake from April to June 2004, compared with the same period in 2003. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates ( 9 July 2004)
Papers sought for world congress in Malta
NAFEMS, the International Association for the Engineering Analysis Community, will hold its 10th World Congress on the island of Malta from the 17th to 20th May 2005.
News from NAFEMS ( 9 July 2004)
Torque tools tackle subsea applications
In addition to its standard torque tools, Norbar offers a range of associated items of equipment such as transducers, gearboxes and display units for use in harsh environments and even subsea. Brochure Available
News from Norbar Torque Tools ( 9 July 2004)
Tuning knobs catch the eye
After many years without new developments, the tuning knobs market has been brightened up by the introduction of OKW's innovative Top-Knobs and Com-Knobs.
News from OKW Enclosures ( 9 July 2004)
Application-specific blower keeps snorers quiet
User Application Article ebm-papst has supplied technologically advanced, application specific blowers for use in machines that help people suffering from the medical condition known as obstructive sleep apnoea.
News from ebm-papst Automotive and Drives (UK) ( 9 July 2004)
New production line nears completion
Over the past 18 months, a team of engineers at Parker's Dewsbury production facility has been working on the development of a new integrated production line. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filter Division ( 9 July 2004)
Escalator chains cross the pond
When engineers decided to replace the chain driving six high-rise escalators on the Washington Metro, it was British manufacturer, Renold Chain, that got the order.
News from Renold Chain ( 9 July 2004)
Interactive engineering catalogue updated
The latest version of SKF's immensely popular "Interactive engineering catalogue" is now available. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 9 July 2004)
Software makes sense of GSM machine alarms
MessageHQ from Send Technology is a PC based application for monitoring and logging incoming calls and SMS messages from remote locations.
News from SeNd Technology ( 9 July 2004)
Sorion helps with university development programme
Sorion Electronics was nominated by Land Rover earlier this year for inclusion within the Premium Automotive Research and Development Programme (PARDP) being undertaken at the University of Warwick.
News from Sorion Electronics ( 9 July 2004)
Recruitment site dedicated to UK utilities sector
Oilandgasjobsearch.com, the leading job site for the worldwide oil and gas industry, has launched a new site dedicated to the UK utilities industry.
News from Utilityjobsearch.com ( 9 July 2004)
Vision systems check dimensional accuracy
User Application Article Rowan Precision is using Vision Engineering's Kestrel manual two-axis and Hawk three-axis fully automatic measuring systems to measure a wide variety of Swiss machined components. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering ( 9 July 2004)
Maintenance firm fined for Rotherham derailment
At a hearing on 5 July 2004 before Judge Moore in Sheffield Crown Court, Jarvis Facilities Ltd (Jarvis) was fined GBP400,000 for breaching health and safety law.
News from Health and Safety Executive ( 9 July 2004)
Tough pumps offer reliable chemical dosing
G Series pumps are ideal for applications that demand robust, mechanically actuated diaphragm pumps, such as dosing chemicals in water treatment and industrial processes. Brochure Available
News from Milton Roy Europe ( 9 July 2004)
CCD cameras cross the pond
Alrad Imaging has been appointed British Isles distributor for Sentech America, the respected manufacturer of CCD cameras.
News from Alrad Instruments ( 8 July 2004)
Compact absolute encoder can count revolutions too
A new module adds motor-shaft revolution-count capability to the Agilent AEAS-7000, the industry's smallest high-speed, plug-and-play absolute encoder. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies ( 8 July 2004)
Filter system maintains flow to the Mint
User Application Article A novel automatic filtration system at the river Ely extraction point allows the Royal Mint at Llantrisant to safely use river water instead of mains water in its manufacturing processes.
News from Cross Manufacturing Co (1938) ( 8 July 2004)
Data logger breaks free from cables
User Application Article Bluetooth technology has contributed to a novel data-logging solution in an aggressive environment.
News from dataTaker ( 8 July 2004)
Novel seals get to grips with Airbus waste
User Application Article DP Seals, the Poole-based specialist in custom-made rubber mouldings, can now count the new double-decker Airbus A380 among the blue chip users of its precision products.
News from DP Seals ( 8 July 2004)
Senior role for Clarke
Dspace has appointed Dr Philip Clarke as Senior Applications Consultant.
News from Dspace UK ( 8 July 2004)
User conference set for Stuttgart in October
Experts on developing software for electronic control units will meet up at the Liederhalle Cultural and Congress Centre in Stuttgart on 21st and 22nd October 2004.
News from Dspace UK ( 8 July 2004)
Upgrade for calibration software
The latest version of Dspace's CalDesk calibration software supports more interfaces, more platforms and more languages.
News from Dspace UK ( 8 July 2004)
3D printing without limitations
The InVision 3D printer produces high-quality models at an affordable price - from GBP 34,900 - without geometric limitations.
News from 3D Systems Europe ( 8 July 2004)
Student racers move into top gear
Formula Student 2004, the sold-out student racing competition, is in top gear for this weekend's event (9th-11th July) at Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome and Proving Ground, south of Leicester. Brochure Available
News from Institution of Engineering and Technology ( 8 July 2004)
Website recognised for support
The National Instruments website has been named one of the year's "Ten best web support sites" by the Association of Support Professionals (ASP) for the third time. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 8 July 2004)
Profibus conference set for 2005 repeat
The UK's first Profibus International Conference was an outstanding success with over 100 delegates from over 20 countries, coming from as far away as America, Trinidad and China.
News from Profibus Group ( 8 July 2004)
Electrohydraulic actuator solves valve problem
User Application Article A heavy-duty Rotork EH electrohydraulic linear actuator has solved an expensive and repetitive valve operating problem at the Entergy Willowglen power station in Mississippi USA.
News from Rotork Controls ( 8 July 2004)
Novel stainless latch is all at sea
Boat builders looking for a stylish modern design in marine hardware have a new latch option with Southco's recently introduced Beetle.
News from Southco ( 8 July 2004)
Monoflange assemblies simplify multivalve systems
Kenmac series slimline process monoflange assemblies can be used to replace multivalve assemblies with a single manifold.
News from Swagelok ( 8 July 2004)
Modular interface eases instrument mounting
The Kenmac series modular 85 system is a modular instrumentation interface and mounting system.
News from Swagelok ( 8 July 2004)
Website is mine of information for women in SET
The UK Resource Centre for Women in SET (science, engineering, and technology) has launched a new resource website.
News from UK Resource Centre for Women in SET ( 8 July 2004)
Novel technique speeds rail safety testing
Researchers in the University of Warwick's Department of Physics have developed a novel noncontact method of using ultrasound to detect and measure cracks and flaws in rail tracks.
News from University of Warwick ( 8 July 2004)
Thermal accelerometers aid anti-theft system
User Application Article Memsic's thermal accelerometers are set to protect Mercedes Benz cars against theft.
News from Memsic ( 8 July 2004)
HSE consults on Mark 1 rolling stock exemption
The Health and Safety Executive has published a consultation paper seeking views on a proposed exemption to allow three train operating companies to operate some Mark 1 rolling stock during 2005.
News from Health and Safety Executive ( 8 July 2004)
Software aids management of risk assessments
Industrial Safety Integration is releasing the first version of its Corporate Industrial Risk and Safety Management Application (CIRSMA), an integrated management software package.
News from Industrial Safety Integration ( 8 July 2004)
Brochure highlights services to plastics moulders
Accel Corp has published a new brochure that highlights the company's capabilities.
News from Accel Corp ( 7 July 2004)
Catalogue includes latest DIN rail housings
Camden Electronics has published a new catalogue for 2004 detailing a wide range of components for electronics, telecommunications, lighting and electrical applications.
News from Camden Electronics ( 7 July 2004)
Server software accesses automation servers
CTCopc is a new 32bit Windows OPC server application that provides real-time client access to CTC automation controllers and software applications.
News from Control Technology Corp ( 7 July 2004)
Catia-designed racer wins Soapbox Challenge
A Delmia sponsored Lotus has won the Goodwood Festival of Speed Downhill Soapbox Challenge.
News from Delmia ( 7 July 2004)
Polymers go up in price again
DuPont Engineering Polymers has increased its prices for polyamide 6 and 66 base polymers by Eur 0.10/kg in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
News from DuPont (UK) ( 7 July 2004)
Quick change wearpart for corner wearbends
E-Components and Chains (ECC) continues to bring to the marketplace exciting new innovations using the latest manufacturing/design technology and special grades of engineering plastics.
News from E-Components and Chains ( 7 July 2004)
Vision system needs no programming
A novel vision inspection and sorting system offers precision shape, tolerance and orientation detection, yet requires no programming to apply. Brochure Available
News from Festo ( 7 July 2004)
Stainless-steel flakes shine through coatings
Novamet stainless steel flake pigments are manufactured from one of the higher quality grades of stainless steel and are ideal for incorporation, as pigments, into organic-based coating systems.
News from Hart Coating Technology ( 7 July 2004)
MG Rover goes for an aesthetic edge
MG Rover Group is deploying Aesthetica DT for use in its quality auditing process.
News from Icona Solutions ( 7 July 2004)
Software simulates vehicle aesthetics
Icona Solutions is now shipping Aesthetica Desktop, Version 1.0.
News from Icona Solutions ( 7 July 2004)
Laser-based system offers online moisture analysis
A NASA mission to unlock the history of Mars has developed laser technology that can also make water vapour and other gas measurements easier here on Earth.
News from IMA ( 7 July 2004)
Website is portal to a wealth of talent
Launching a new website today, Dale Baumann of Lakes System Design is proud of the talent that the Lakes Design group now represents.
News from Lakes System Design ( 7 July 2004)
Controller takes charge of 24V DC motors
New from Midwest Motion Products is the MMP Model 25A-24V DC motor speed control.
News from Midwest Motion Products ( 7 July 2004)
Gearmotors set robots to hazardous work
User Application Article Midwest Motion Products is doing its part to help save lives in Iraq.
News from Midwest Motion Products ( 7 July 2004)
Stainless steel market set to peak again
Results from the first few months of this year indicate that stainless steel production in 2004 will reach another peak level, says MEPS (International).
News from MEPS (International) ( 7 July 2004)
Inspection solutions on show in Birmingham
Moritex Europe will show its latest products for industrial inspection applications at Inspex 2004 from 28th to 30th September at the UK NEC.
News from Moritex Europe ( 7 July 2004)
International expansion beckons for CAM supplier
Missler Software, the number-two CAD/CAM software supplier in France and number seven worldwide (according to CimData), continues to expand its international business.
News from Missler Software ( 7 July 2004)
Website puts 1000-plus vacancies online
The new NES Online website structure has broken through the 1000 online vacancies barrier.
News from NES Group ( 7 July 2004)
Ambitious sales target is in sight
Northern Precision reckons it is well on course to meet this year's ambitious sales target of shipping 55 million piece parts to customers across a wide range of industries in both the UK and abroad.
News from Northern Precision ( 7 July 2004)
European grouping to improve imaging services
Firstsight Vision has joined a new group of companies headed by Stemmer Imaging of Germany, Europe's largest and most successful distributor in the sector. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision ( 7 July 2004)
Flexible operation for motorised stages
Prior Scientific Instruments has added a number of new features to its market leading ProScan motorised scanning stage for upright microscopes. Brochure Available
News from Prior Scientific ( 7 July 2004)
Switches extend industrial networks
The Factory Line FL Switch SF range of standard switches provides rapid and inexpensive network expansion down to field level.
News from Phoenix Contact ( 7 July 2004)
SolidWorks endorses training solutions
SolidProfessor has been accepted as a solution partner by SolidWorks Corp.
News from SolidProfessor ( 7 July 2004)
Compact outline for zero-backlash gearheads
Nabtesco Precision has released its RGH series of compact gearheads through its newly appointed exclusive UK representative Servotechnic.
News from Servotechnic ( 7 July 2004)
Product data exchange solutions set for China
Two new orders for aerospace and automotive industry customers in China underline the value of Theorem CAD product data exchange solutions to the world's leading mechanical engineering organisations.
News from Theorem Solutions ( 7 July 2004)
Leyland trucks puts trust in virtual prototype
User Application Article Leyland Trucks' latest 18 tonne truck prototype has rolled off the production line, having been designed entirely with the use of advanced simulation and virtual reality (VR). Brochure Available
News from Virtalis ( 7 July 2004)
Steel cam action indexing plungers in metric sizes
A new range of steel cam action indexing plungers is available in metric sizes.
News from Winco ( 7 July 2004)
Flashing beacons adopted by London Boroughs
User Application Article For years public building fire alarm installers have met both technical and user perception obstacles when applying visual alarms, but DG Controls believes it has overcome these problems.
News from DG Controls ( 7 July 2004)
Rail companies fined for West Sutton derailment
Two rail companies, Network Rail Infrastructure Limited (NRIL) and AMEC Rail Limited (ARL) have been fined a total of GBP70,000 at a sentencing hearing at Southwark Crown Court.
News from Health and Safety Executive ( 7 July 2004)
Machinery risk assessment software is free!
Procter Machinery Guarding is giving away a free Risk Assessment Calculator based on the requirements of BS EN 1050, the standard for machinery risk assessments. Brochure Available
News from Procter Machine Guarding ( 7 July 2004)
Drive smoothes laundry service for hospital
User Application Article Laundry services at The University Hospital of North Staffordshire are running more smoothly and saving 40% on power costs following the fitting of an ABB 22kW motor and variable speed drive.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 6 July 2004)
Blowing agents for extrusion or injection moulding
The AccelMax PBA series is Accel Color's first range of polymer-based chemical blowing agents for extrusion, injection moulding, and structural foam applications.
News from Accel Corp ( 6 July 2004)
Blowing agent compounds aid rotomoulding
AccelMax BA-RM and BA-RMP are chemical blowing agent compounds for polyethylene (PE) rotomoulding applications.
News from Accel Corp ( 6 July 2004)
Floats offer further choices of materials
Active Switch and Sensor has expanded its range of floats to include new materials.
News from Active Switch and Sensor ( 6 July 2004)
Novel design provides robust lightweight storage
A new doghouse storage box for civil aircraft offers increased strength and robustness and lighter weight.
News from Brookhouse Holdings ( 6 July 2004)
Frequency-controlled compressors cut air costs
Boge has added two new, upgraded models to its successful SF series of frequency-controlled screw compressors. Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors ( 6 July 2004)
Special bearing designs aid cost and performance
Technical Background Article The pressure to reduce costs in all areas of manufacturing means that the integration of bearing systems into mating components is proceeding apace.
News from Barden Corporation ( 6 July 2004)
Furniture design moves up to date
User Application Article Cad-Capture is working in partnership on a novel CADCAM project with Steve Allen Originals (SAO) - a high-class designer and manufacturer of solid wood furniture.
News from Cad-Capture ( 6 July 2004)
Pitney Bowes picks vision system
Pitney Bowes is to integrate Cognex's In-Sight 4000 into its high-volume automatic inserter systems. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK ( 6 July 2004)
Vision systems to aid semiconductor processing
Cognex has received a single purchase order in excess of $2 million from Accretech, a leading Japanese manufacturer of semiconductor processing equipment. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK ( 6 July 2004)
Fibre-optic system goes the last mile
Optofil Micro is a fibre optic system especially designed for city carriers for cost-effective exploitation and coverage of the so called last mile to the customers' premises.
News from Datwyler (UK) ( 6 July 2004)
Emergency-stop switch joins industrial range
EAO has extended its Series 84 industrial switch range to include a compact, illuminated emergency-stop switch. Brochure Available
News from EAO ( 6 July 2004)
Everything you ever wanted to know about EMC
A new free CD-ROM is billed as covering everything you ever wanted to know about electromagnetic compatibility.
News from EMC Industry Association ( 6 July 2004)
High performance from thermal circuit breaker
A new single-pole aircraft-style thermal circuit breaker features temperature compensation and a trip-free mechanism. Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers ( 6 July 2004)
Welders optimised for high alloyed materials
Esab AristoMig 400 and 500 welding sets aim to provide fabricators with the ideal solution for welded assembly of highly specified components using high alloyed materials. Brochure Available
News from ESAB ( 6 July 2004)
Magnetic filter proves its worth
Filtermist has signed a distribution agreement to market the highly innovative Magnom magnetic filter.
News from Filtermist International ( 6 July 2004)
New petrochemicals facility for Saudi Arabia
Foster Wheeler Energy has been awarded a programme management services contract by Saudi Basic Industries Corp for a new grassroots petrochemicals facility to be built in Saudi Arabia.
News from Foster Wheeler ( 6 July 2004)
Oven lining material improves process stability
User Application Article Ford Malaysia (FoM) was having serious problems meeting a strict paint curing specification with its existing electro-dip (ED) oven.
News from Fujikura Europe ( 6 July 2004)
Website focuses on solutions
Hardy Instruments has a new solution-centric website.
News from Hardy Instruments ( 6 July 2004)
Novel system for drives based automation
Lenze reckons its new drives concept - L-force - is a true "first". Brochure Available
News from Lenze ( 6 July 2004)
Geared motors take disconnect clutch onboard
The GKK series from Lenze are geared motors with a manually operated clutch that disconnects the motor and gears from the output shaft. Brochure Available
News from Lenze ( 6 July 2004)
Novel route to double engineering qualification
A-1 Technical Training has devised a novel method whereby any student worldwide can obtain a double HNC in engineering qualification. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates ( 6 July 2004)
Red laser boasts 12W output
The Genesis Red Q-switched NdYAG laser system is designed to fill the gap for high red power, producing 12W average power at 659nm.
News from Laser Innovations ( 6 July 2004)
New Secretary for EAMA
The Engineering and Machinery Alliance (EAMA) has appointed Rupert Hodges to the role of Secretary following Jim Hewitt's retirement at the end of June.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association ( 6 July 2004)
UK machine tool exports rise in 2004
UK exports of machine tools in the 1st quarter of 2004 were worth GBP 102.3 million; this is 19.4% higher than in the 1st quarter of 2003, but is down by 8.1% compared with the last quarter of 2003.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association ( 6 July 2004)
Tool speeds access to metals-related information
The UK National Metals Technology Centre (NAMTEC) has added a powerful search tool to its website enabling site visitors to search over 10,000 pages of metals-related information in a single search.
News from National Metals Technology Centre (NAMTEC) ( 6 July 2004)
Acquisition to expand solenoid valve range
Fluid Automation Systems (FAS) is to be acquired by the international engineering business IMI, and will become a part of the global Norgren group.
News from Norgren ( 6 July 2004)
New company targets European weld vision market
OST-SmartLine is a new Netherlands-based company set up to undertake sales, installation and after-sales service of vision sensors for welding applications througout Europe.
News from Oxford Sensor Technology ( 6 July 2004)
Free software assesses machinery risks
Procter Machinery Guarding is giving away a free Risk Assessment Calculator based on the requirements of BS EN1050, the standard for machinery risk assessments. Brochure Available
News from Procter Machine Guarding ( 6 July 2004)
Understanding BS EN953:1998
Technical Background Article Jeremy Procter looks at the standard governing general requirements for the design and construction of fixed and movable machine guards. Brochure Available
News from Procter Machine Guarding ( 6 July 2004)
Monitoring system puts machine diagnostics online
Vibroweb is a novel automated monitoring and diagnosis system for production-critical machines and systems.
News from Prueftechnik Condition Monitoring ( 6 July 2004)
High-pressure fittings promise big time savings
Parker Instrumentation has completed its breakthrough family of rapid-assembly 1034bar compression tube fittings with the release of 15 new component shapes. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Instrumentation Products Division ( 6 July 2004)
Acquisition software speeds image analysis
New software simplifies the task of acquiring images onto a computer from an analogue source such as a CCD camera. Brochure Available
News from Prior Scientific ( 6 July 2004)
Travel grant shrinks the world
The UK's leading authority on earthquake engineering will attend the 13th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering using an international travel grant from the Royal Academy of Engineering.
News from Royal Academy of Engineering ( 6 July 2004)
Package deal shows first fruits
Rockwell Automation has signed a long-term trading agreement with leading packaging machinery designers and manufacturers Sandiacre Packaging Machinery and Rose Forgrove.
News from Rockwell Automation ( 6 July 2004)
Solenoid valves suit both liquids and gases
Red Dragon has expanded its range of industrial solenoid valves to include a new range of multifunction valves suitable for the control of liquid and gaseous media.
News from Red Dragon ( 6 July 2004)
Compact sensor sees all barcodes
About the size of a box of matches but with an all-seeing aperture of 70 degrees, the new Sick CLV 405 barcode scanner range is perfect for applications where space is at a premium.
News from Sick (UK) ( 6 July 2004)
Scopes form foundation for Turkish studies
Turkey's first foundation university, Bilkent University, has installed more than 100 Tektronix oscilloscopes into a new laboratory to provide measurement tools for undergraduate student coursework. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 6 July 2004)
Report reflects RP market growth
According to the Wohlers Report 2004, Z Corp led all major players in the rapid prototyping (RP) industry during 2003 with 66.2% unit growth in its line of 3D printers.
News from Z Corp ( 6 July 2004)
Reflectometer joins leading fibre-optic range
Megger will be at Enterprise Networks next week to launch its XC8513 dual-wavelength cross-checking reflectometer. Brochure Available
News from Megger ( 5 July 2004)
Petrochem majors put trust in motors
Brook Crompton's UK manufacturing facilities have passed demanding quality audits by two major international petrochemical project customers, American Aramco and Italy's Snamprogetti.
News from Brook Crompton ( 5 July 2004)
Vision sensor is all-round performer
The new PresencePlus P4 GEO vision sensor easily inspects for correct features, regardless of product orientation or position in the sensor's field of view.
News from Banner Engineering ( 5 July 2004)
ABS now standard across EU motor ranges
As of 1st July 2004, every new car produced for the western European market is fitted with an antilock braking system.
News from Bosch Automotive OE Division ( 5 July 2004)
CAM software turns to manifold manufacturing
Manifold CAM Expert is a novel addon for the PEPS CADCAM suite developed by Camtek Pacific, working with manifold manufacturing companies.
News from Camtek ( 5 July 2004)
Management buyout at Claro Precision Engineering
Continued excellence and ongoing investment is the message from the new team at Claro Precision Engineering, after the announcement yesterday of a management buyout.
News from Claro Precision Engineering ( 5 July 2004)
Spreadsheet gains shock response spectrum analysis
DADiSP/SRS (shock response spectrum) is a novel addon module for the popular engineering spreadsheet package, DADiSP.
News from DSP Development ( 5 July 2004)
Robot development turns to Windows
After the successful launch of ERSP 3.0 for Linux, Evolution Robotics is expanding its product offering to the Microsoft platform.
News from Evolution Robotics ( 5 July 2004)
Middle East users to meet in Bahrain
The Fieldbus Foundation End User Council Middle East will hold its inaugural End User Council meeting, "Multaqa 2004", from 13th to 15th September 2004, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Manama, Bahrain.
News from Fieldbus Foundation ( 5 July 2004)
PLM solutions speed multipurpose vehicle to market
User Application Article SsangYong Motor Company's new Rodius vehicle is the first Korean vehicle designed and manufactured using a "virtual platform" based on PLM solutions from IBM and Dassault Systemes.
News from IBM Product Lifecycle Management Solutions ( 5 July 2004)
Thumbs up for Government installer's scheme
The IEE has endorsed the Government's announcement that from 2005 anyone undertaking domestic electrical installation work in England and Wales must comply with Part P of the Building Regulations. Brochure Available
News from Institution of Engineering and Technology ( 5 July 2004)
Extension plug doubles network reach
The novel Siemens AS-i Extension Plug can double the range of an AS-interface network to 200m. Brochure Available
News from LC Automation ( 5 July 2004)
Flow meters find fans in Brazil
Litre Meter is has received its first order from Brazilian national oil giant Petrobras via its new distributor Metroval of Sao Paolo.
News from Litre Meter ( 5 July 2004)
German plant attains environmental certification
Wesgo Ceramics has achieved certification to the internationally recognised ISO14001 environmental standard, at its German manufacturing plant in Erlangen.
News from Morgan Advanced Ceramics ( 5 July 2004)
Handling solutions for tool and mould makers
Roemheld now offers a wide range of technical solutions designed to suit individual applications within tool and mould construction. Brochure Available
News from Roemheld UK ( 5 July 2004)
Pendant takes programming in hand
A novel programming pendant answers customer requests for a programming method that does not rely on a computer and does not require any detailed programming knowledge from the user. Brochure Available
News from SMAC Europe ( 5 July 2004)
Swedish university standardises on SolidWorks
Malardalen University, one of Sweden's fastest-growing academic institutions and largest producers of engineers, has standardised on SolidWorks 3D mechanical design and CosmosWorks analysis software.
News from SolidWorks Corporation ( 5 July 2004)
Fastener guide fits the pocket
Serco Ryan has produced a new pocket sized price list for its popular "prepack" range of nuts, bolts, washers, screws and pins for engineering and woodwork operations.
News from Serco Ryan ( 5 July 2004)
Flange adapters picked for Middle East project
Black and Veatch has shown its confidence in the dependability of Helden flange adapters by purchasing them for the Ajman sewage treatment project. Brochure Available
News from Viking Johnson ( 5 July 2004)
Catalogue promotes agreement
WF Electrical's customers have given its new catalogue, "The yes book", a resounding thumbs up.
News from WF Electrical ( 5 July 2004)
Leeds to host centres of industrial collaboration
Leeds University has won contracts to deliver two pioneering new centres, launched this week by Yorkshire Forward to help businesses exploit world-class research.
News from Yorkshire Forward ( 5 July 2004)
Workers' Safety Adviser awards announced
Andrew Smith, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, has announced the twelve award winners from the Workers' Safety Adviser Challenge Fund, a grant scheme designed to increase worker involvement.
News from Health and Safety Executive ( 5 July 2004)
Find out about proposed new noise Regulations
Technical Background Article Procter Machinery Guarding is urging machine builders to study the HSE's proposals for new Control of Noise at Work Regulations, as it gives an insight into what will soon be required. Brochure Available
News from Procter Machine Guarding ( 5 July 2004)
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