News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 25 July
to Saturday 31 July 2004
High-voltage induction motors suit OEM needs
A new range of standard high-voltage induction motors, ready for delivery within days, has been launched by ABB.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (30 July 2004)
Stylish new design for rack cabinets
A new range of stand-alone or "built-to-order" rack cabinets can be either floor or wall mounted.
News from Amplicon (30 July 2004)
Size 17 stepper outdoes bigger brothers
The latest stepper motor from motion control specialist Astrosyn International Technology outputs a greater torque than larger models.
News from Astrosyn International Technology (30 July 2004)
Display console is ideal medical HMI
Advantech's new 17in panel display console, the PDC-170, is designed to serve as a human machine interface (HMI) and as a desktop monitor in medical environments. Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (30 July 2004)
Delcam to host aerospace conference
CADCAM developer Delcam is to host a major conference organised by the Association of Aerospace Universities on Aerospace Materials and Manufacturing at its Birmingham headquarters. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (30 July 2004)
High praise for portable appliance test service
User Application Article Professionalism, flexibility and competitive pricing were the criteria for the Strode Park Foundation when it was looking for a portable appliance testing company for its care home at Herne in Kent.
News from Epsilon Test Services (30 July 2004)
Multi-university scheme widens eligibility
The EFS programme is to be open to anyone in the West Midlands with technology-based idea that can involve a member university.
News from Warwick Ventures (30 July 2004)
Plastics get into gear
GE Advanced Materials has consolidated select grades of its self-lubricated Lubricomp, Lubriloy and Fulton compounds with its Ultem resin gear grades to create a specialised package of gear materials.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (30 July 2004)
New scheme to help compliance with WEEE Directive
GAMBICA has launched a compliance scheme to meet the needs of business-to-business product manufacturers and importers under the forthcoming waste electronic and electrical equipment regulations.
News from Gambica (30 July 2004)
Easy does it with aquisition software upgrade
Catman Easy aims to make a measurement engineer's job far faster with its simple and intuitive operation and requires only 18 seconds to take measurements from opening the program. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (30 July 2004)
Software verifies merits of novel magnetic gear
User Application Article A novel form of magnetic gear has been proposed by Professor David Howe and Dr Kais Atallah of the Machines and Drives Research Group at the University of Sheffield.
News from Infolytica (30 July 2004)
PLC and drive combine to speed pipe coiling
User Application Article Pipe Coil Technology of Wallsend uses Lenze drive and automation equipment for its coiling machines. Brochure Available
News from Lenze (30 July 2004)
No maintenance for brushless servomotors
The new MCA range of brushless maintenance-free servomotors comprises 19 models across frame size 56 to 112, with a choice between natural ventilation and forced cooling. Brochure Available
News from Lenze (30 July 2004)
Easy installation for direct-drive motor
The Danaher Cartridge DDR motor is the first in the industry to combine the space saving and performance advantages of frameless DDR technology with the ease of installation of a full frame motor.
News from Micromech (30 July 2004)
Linear motion range spans low and high technology
A new "Linear motion technology" catalogue showcases recent developments in low-cost linear motion modules and components, compatible with the MK profile, factory equipment and conveying systems.
News from MK Profile Systems (30 July 2004)
Screen-printable adhesive in the spotlight
3M SP-7514 is a new UV-cured, screen-printable adhesive for applications including electronics manufacture, membrane switches, nameplates, automotive dashboards and sign-making.
News from 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes (30 July 2004)
Catalogue features hundreds of thousands of parts
Available now from Misumi is an updated factory automation catalogue, featuring more than 500,000 components in a multitude of size increments, materials and mechanical specifications.
News from Misumi (30 July 2004)
Embedded controller at the double
The NI PXI-8187 is billed as the industry's highest-performance 3U PXI embedded controller. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (30 July 2004)
Modular connector lets designers get ahead
The ODU-Mac modular connector system offers design advantages because it can be used where mounting dimensions are known but when final connector packaging has yet to be decided.
News from ODU UK (30 July 2004)
Software optimises NZ cement process control
User Application Article Process Perfecter brings greater production efficiencies to open circuit mills, including improved throughput and reduced residue variation.
News from Pavilion Technologies (30 July 2004)
Validation of safety-related control systems
Technical Background Article ISO13849-2 gives machine builders a standard against which they can work when validating safety-related control systems.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (30 July 2004)
System cabling for Siemens S7 PLC I/O cards
A novel system cabling system allows Siemens S7 PLC I/O cards to be connected to field terminals quickly and cost effectively using plug-in components.
News from Phoenix Contact (30 July 2004)
I/O system is protected to IP67
The Fieldline I/O system with IP67 protection has been ergonomically designed for rapid installation and on site connectivity to reduce construction costs and maintenance downtime.
News from Phoenix Contact (30 July 2004)
Booster pumps handle all sorts of fluid media
A new series of magnetically coupled centrifugal pumps is available from Prominent Fluid Controls (UK).
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (30 July 2004)
Clay-containing polymeric nanocomposites exposed
Nanocomposites are being described as the ultimate in new materials this decade, offering potentially outstanding material performance.
News from Smithers Rapra (30 July 2004)
Colour-change solution on show in Chicago
Colour-change specialist Sherwood Technology will be making its debut at Pack Expo 2004, McCormick Place, Chicago.
News from DataLase (30 July 2004)
Industrial Ethernet switches go on and on
Now available for order are Sixnet Industrial Ethernet managed switches that offer ultra-reliability enhanced with open-source Linux software. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (30 July 2004)
Revolutionary linear actuator replaces pneumatics
A novel motor-driven linear actuator has been specially developed to replace traditional pneumatic cylinders.
News from THK UK (30 July 2004)
UKIVA helps with EU-wide vision survey
The growth in the European Union with the recent accession of ten more member countries is reflected in the growth of the vision community throughout the EU.
News from UK Industrial Vision Association (30 July 2004)
Virtalis partners with Merlin Flight Simulation
The Farnborough Air Show saw the announcement of a partnership between the Merlin Flight Simulation Group and virtual reality specialist Virtalis. Brochure Available
News from Virtalis (30 July 2004)
Installers accredited for high-performance cabling
Datwyler (UK) has recently trained two new installation companies on the correct installation practices for the company's Unilan Keystone solutions.
News from Datwyler (UK) (30 July 2004)
International dimension drives sales conference
Delegates to this year's AC Technology International sales and marketing conference in Boston, Massachusetts heard that the company had sold a remarkable 52,000 units during the past year. Brochure Available
News from Lenze-ACTech (29 July 2004)
Opto sensors detect fluid levels
The PD31 range of opto fluid level sensors has been extended to eight models, all designed to detect low-viscosity fluids such as water and certain solvents.
News from Active Switch and Sensor (29 July 2004)
Compact relays switch up to 5A
Active's new single-button-type mechanical contact relays offer a high switch rating with compact size.
News from Active Switch and Sensor (29 July 2004)
Handy card shows new cable colours
As most people in the industry will be aware by now, UK cable colour coding has been harmonised to bring us closer to the rest of Europe. Brochure Available
News from Amtech Power Software (29 July 2004)
Dosing pumps gain Profibus option
The TrueDos 209 digital diaphragm dosing pump range is now available with Profibus-DP V0 to EN50170 and EN50254. Brochure Available
News from Grundfos Alldos (29 July 2004)
Pulsation dampeners clean up their act
Sentry pulsation dampeners are now available with polished and bead blasted 316L stainless steel surfaces.
News from Blacoh Fluid Control (29 July 2004)
White paper cites best practice outsourcing design
CoCreate Software has published a new white paper: "Outsourcing product design: best practices for project team collaboration".
News from CoCreate Software (29 July 2004)
Selective laser sintering is manufacturing ready
The Sinterstation HiQ is a novel selective laser sintering system that will enable manufacturing companies to customise and mass-produce high-quality, end-use parts and tools.
News from 3D Systems Europe (29 July 2004)
New facility expands subcontract measurement
The move to a new, purpose-built facility has enabled OGP UK to extend its Midlands-based subcontract measurement facilities that include dimensional, form and profile inspection.
News from OGP UK (29 July 2004)
Safety caps let toxic tanks breathe
TVD series breather caps from Elesa address the problems of venting toxic chemical reservoirs and tanks, especially during transit when there is risk of overturning and spillage. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (29 July 2004)
Infra-red camera aims for R and D applications
The ThermaCAM Merlin is billed as more flexible than any other commercial, high-end infra-red camera. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (29 July 2004)
Study details new petroleum refining technologies
Soaring energy requirements are motivating new investments in refining technologies.
News from Frost and Sullivan (29 July 2004)
Maintenance service keeps down-time down
INA FAG is offering a new service providing independent diagnostic, monitoring and maintenance advice for a wide range of bearing applications. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (29 July 2004)
Pittman to receive Albert F Sperry Award
John Pittman, former President and CEO of the Fieldbus Foundation, will receive the 2004 Albert F Sperry Award from The Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society.
News from ISA (29 July 2004)
CMM claims "best in class" title
In a standard ISO10360-4 test in which various CMMs performed an identical analogue scanning cycle on a sphere, LK's Evolution machine was found to be "best in class" in both accuracy and speed.
News from LK (29 July 2004)
Award recognises engineering visualisation
Mitsui Babcock has won first place in the Intergraph Process, Power and Marine prestigious Golden Valve awards Animation category.
News from Mitsui Babcock Energy Services (29 July 2004)
High-temperature lubricants cut down maintenance
NyeCorr 346 joins NyeCorr 140 as another high quality, affordable product that will make life a lot easier for maintenance managers.
News from Newgate Simms (29 July 2004)
Grease improves severe service bearing performance
When ExxonMobil discontinued production of its Andok channelling greases, Nye developed Rheolube 374 as an improved, drop-in replacement.
News from Newgate Simms (29 July 2004)
Video demonstrates novel tube fitting technology
A new video from Parker Instrumentation graphically illustrates the enormous labour savings made possible by ground-breaking medium pressure tube fitting technology. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Instrumentation Products Division (29 July 2004)
Advanced software tools explained in Berlin
Rockwell Automation is inviting manufacturers from around Europe to see for themselves how advanced software tools can help solve their biggest problems - today and into the future.
News from Rockwell Automation (29 July 2004)
Novel rechargeable NiCads oust lead-acid batteries
Saft's new Sunica.plus range of batteries has been developed to provide the optimum energy storage solution for renewable energy applications such as photovoltaic and wind-power systems. Brochure Available
News from Saft Industrial Batteries (29 July 2004)
Digital video camera excels at inspection in UV
The XCD-SX910UV is a monochrome, high-resolution digital video camera with ultraviolet (UV) sensitivity.
News from Sony Europe - Image Sensing Solutions (29 July 2004)
High-torque design comes in low-cost package
The IG Series DC brushless servomotor delivers high continuous torque in a cost reduced package.
News from Servo Dynamics (29 July 2004)
Peugeot Citroen signs multi-million-dollar deal
PSA Peugeot Citroen has selected Tecnomatix eMPower solutions and services for the final phase of its worldwide digital factory implementation.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies (29 July 2004)
Theorem joins Farnborough Aerospace Consortium
Theorem Solutions has joined the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC), a collaborative group comprising more than 1000 UK aerospace-related companies.
News from Theorem Solutions (29 July 2004)
Engineering investment gives new Discovery an edge
The soon-to-be-launched Land Rover Discovery 3 will have the finish and feel of a premium quality car, thanks in part to a collaboration with Coventry-based Visioneering UK.
News from Visioneering UK (29 July 2004)
Steel cam action indexing plungers
Steel cam action indexing plungers are now available in metric sizes from JW Winco.
News from Winco (29 July 2004)
Drive conversion keeps 1960s monorail running
User Application Article Wyko Electro Mechanical Services (EMS) has designed and supplied a brand new drive control system for one of Blackpool Pleasure Beach's oldest and still most popular attractions. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (29 July 2004)
Substation control all at the Co-op now
User Application Article Upgrade allows remote communications with substations, so dispatchers at headquarters can monitor the electrical system, communicate with the substations and diagnose problems.
News from Catapult Software (29 July 2004)
BOHS seminar covers company transactions
The latest BOHS seminar, 'The health and environmental aspects of due diligence processes associated with acquisitions and divestitures', will take place on 30 September 2004 in Sheffield.
News from British Occupational Hygiene Society (29 July 2004)
HSE appoints new head of policy group
Jonathan Rees has been appointed as Deputy Director General of the Health and Safety Executive.
News from Health and Safety Executive (29 July 2004)
10,000 CD-Roms distributed to stressed commuters
Stress policy experts were at Liverpool Street station at 7am on Tuesday 27 July to give away 10,000 CD-Roms and ask rush-hour commuters for their views on work-related stress.
News from Health and Safety Executive (29 July 2004)
Pump controller overcomes power variations
A new pump controller helps to provide extremely accurate dosing in applications requiring automated and proportional pumping. Brochure Available
News from Milton Roy Europe (29 July 2004)
"Spot-on" delivery helps nurture growth
User Application Article When manufacturing companies set up they require component suppliers that can provide products suited to their specific needs, at a price that enables them to be competitive and an ensured supply.
News from Lafert Electric Motors (28 July 2004)
Guide shows the way through Fieldbus confusion
Do you know your JABBER from your KERMIT? Your FISCO from your FNICO? If not, you can find out from the "Fieldbus jargon buster" from ABB.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (28 July 2004)
Balm looks for business development
Following the successful launch of Arrk's online quoting and ordering service for rapid prototypes, the company has appointed Nikki Balm to the position of New Business Development Adviser.
News from Arrk PDG (28 July 2004)
Proactive approach for Chen
Advantech has appointed Jeff Chen as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), with a brief to develop new products using the latest technologies and to ensure Advantech "leads from the front". Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (28 July 2004)
NTC thermistors form medical probe assemblies
Betatherm Sensors has developed a new range of medical probe assemblies for medical equipment and patient monitoring applications.
News from Betatherm Ireland (28 July 2004)
Linear stages build multi-axis positioning systems
Bayside Motion Group reckons its "Micro" Series cross-roller linear stages make the ideal building blocks for multi-axis, precision, positioning systems.
News from Parker Bayside (28 July 2004)
Embedded PC offers classic control technology
The CP382 is a high-performance CPU with Pentium III full PC performance combined with classic control technology for embedded PC automation.
News from B and R Industrial Automation Corp (28 July 2004)
Thin clients offer applications flexibility
Thin client workstations are the perfect solution when you need to alternate between using different operating units at different stations.
News from B and R Industrial Automation Corp (28 July 2004)
Lean alloy steels lead to smoother transmissions
Corus has developed a range of lean alloy steels that will enable the automotive gearbox industry to control and predict the level of distortion in the manufacture of transmissions. Brochure Available
News from Corus Automotive (28 July 2004)
UGS off to a strong start on its own
UGS has published financial results for the second quarter ended 30th June 2004.
News from Siemens PLM Software (28 July 2004)
Convention programme available online
The EPTDA's Annual Convention programme is now online and can be viewed at on the association's website.
News from EPTDA (28 July 2004)
International brief for Bonadies
Giuseppe Bonadies has been appointed Managing Director, Global Sales, Marketing and Strategic Planning, Foster Wheeler International Corp.
News from Foster Wheeler (28 July 2004)
Spicer aims for global growth
Stephen P Spicer has been appointed Global Sales and Marketing Business Line Director, Foster Wheeler International Corp.
News from Foster Wheeler (28 July 2004)
Resin makes light work of luminaires
User Application Article Italian architectural lighting manufacturer, iGuzzini illuminazione, selected GE Advanced Materials' Lexan SLX resin for its GEM suspended luminaries.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (28 July 2004)
Silicone surfactants cut VOC levels
GE Advanced Materials has a new family of silicone surfactants for stabilising MDI and MDI-TDI flexible moulded foam used by the automotive seating industry.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (28 July 2004)
Polish refinery modernisation continues
Honeywell has completed the third phase of an advanced process control project for Grupa Lotos, a leading oil refining company in Gdansk, Poland.
News from Honeywell Industry Solutions (28 July 2004)
Seminar to examine permissioning regimes
The UK HSE and the IMechE are to hold a seminar on the benefits of regulating health and safety in the explosives, chemical, railway and oil and gas industries through permissioning regimes.
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (28 July 2004)
Photoelectric sensors promise simple interfacing
A new series of "bright" photoelectric sensors, the SQ range, is now available from IMO Precision Controls.
News from IMO Precision Controls (28 July 2004)
Founder passes away peacefully aged 96
Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools, Gosport, has announced the death of the company's founder, George Kingsbury, who passed away peacefully on 11th July 2004 at the age of 96.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (28 July 2004)
Vision system combines flexibility and ease of use
The NAiS P400S vision system provides users with a compact and powerful device particularly suitable for demanding industrial environments.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (28 July 2004)
Options in high-speed nucleating technology
Polypropylene processing companies are being offered increased flexibility in the use of high-speed nucleating technology as a result of Milliken Chemical's introduction of Hyperform HI5-5.
News from Milliken Chemical (28 July 2004)
Final offer on discontinued software
Measurement Computing Corp is to discontinue all Labtech products, including all versions of Notebook Pro and Control Pro from 30th September 2004.
News from Measurement Computing (28 July 2004)
Junction boxes simplify industrial wiring
The new PolyPort junction box from Molex delivers an alternative way to link up power in industrial control system applications.
News from Molex UK (28 July 2004)
Cable ties handle heavier duties
Panduit has released its strongest ever labour-saving stainless-steel ball-locking cable ties.
News from Panduit (28 July 2004)
Horn heads up UK operations
Pavilion Technologies has selected Derek Horn to oversee business development operations for its UK, Ireland and Nordic operations.
News from Pavilion Technologies (28 July 2004)
Rotary encoders offer application solution
The two latest incremental additions to P+F's encoder range use the same innovative technology and special opto-ASIC based scanning systems operating at 10 to 30V or 5V RS422 output levels. Brochure Available
News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB (28 July 2004)
Speed reducers handle the shocks of aerospace
A new design of low torque, lightweight, miniature size 11 speed reducers survives the high shock and vibration loads typically encountered in aerospace position measurement and feedback applications.
News from Reliance Precision Mechatronics (28 July 2004)
Affordable entry to IR themography
The Heat Find-IR Jr is an extremely affordable, easy-to-use compact, rugged, infra-red camera.
News from Reliability Direct (28 July 2004)
Conference looks at problem polymer applications
Polymers in Aggressive and Corrosive Environments 2004 will be held in Cologne, Germany on 8th and 9th September 2004 and will offer a chance to learn more about using polymers to avoid problems.
News from Smithers Rapra (28 July 2004)
Polypropylene compound is ideal antenna housing
User Application Article Antenna Plus needed a robust housing for its Millennium series of mobile antennas that was strong, impact-resistant and impervious to a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions.
News from RTP Company (28 July 2004)
Marking technology provides thought for food
Sherwood Technology's new DataLase has been voted as one of the best products in the "Technological development of the year" category at the Food Processing Awards 2004.
News from DataLase (28 July 2004)
New profile aids Sercos for packaging machinery
The Sercos vendor organisations have developed a Pack Profile in response to a request by the OMAC Packaging Machinery Working Group.
News from Sercos North America (28 July 2004)
Trim control valves are bound for Qatar
Severn Glocon has won the contract to supply its market leading multi-labyrinth trim control valves for severe service vapour gas duties at an important liquid natural gas upgrade project in Qatar.
News from Severn Glocon (28 July 2004)
Website satisfies linear motion component needs
Skamar Machine Company now appears on the worldwide web, and reckons its website can satisfy all linear motion component and custom machining requirements.
News from Skanem (28 July 2004)
Cooling controls boost steel-mill productivity
User Application Article Three Spirax Sarco pneumatically actuated control valves fitted with smart positioners are helping to boost productivity at a steel section mill near Cardiff.
News from Spirax Sarco (28 July 2004)
Web seminar to explain CAD file management
A free web seminar on 11th August 2004 will address the real world "pains and gains" of CAD file management for engineering and design companies.
News from Synergis Software (28 July 2004)
Upgrade for Windows data collection package
WinWedge is an easy-to-use data collection program designed for interfacing RS232 (and TCP/IP) devices to any Windows application.
News from TAL Technologies (28 July 2004)
Virtalis strengthens its technical development
Virtalis has strengthened its world-renowned technical development team by recruiting three new people. Brochure Available
News from Virtalis (28 July 2004)
Peristaltic pump answers lime slurry query
User Application Article The Water Research Centre needed a pump that would provide an accurate and repeatable dosing rate in order to carry out tests on lime slurry.
News from Verderflex (28 July 2004)
Peristaltic pump transfers sludge reliably
User Application Article Yorkshire Water was experiencing low reliability and high maintenance costs in relation to plunger sludge transfer pumps.
News from Verderflex (28 July 2004)
Show and conference to cover traceability
Tracabilite 2005 will be held from 25 to 27 January 2005 at CNIT Paris La Defense, covering all aspects of traceability for every market sector.
News from Exposium (28 July 2004)
HSE to present at seminar on permissioning regimes
The Health and Safety Executive is working with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers to stage a seminar on the benefits of the use of permissioning regimes.
News from Health and Safety Executive (28 July 2004)
HSC responds to Work and Pensions report
Bill Callaghan, Chair of the Health and Safety Commission, has responded to the Work and Pensions Committee's report on the work of the Health and Safety Commission and Executive.
News from Health and Safety Executive (28 July 2004)
Fans boast high power to size performance
Designed specifically for such applications as enclosure/cabinet cooling and fume extraction, Air Control Industries' "SlimLine" fans offer high power to size performance. Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries (27 July 2004)
Repeat performance for machine safety seminar
Following the overwhelming success of its first Machine Safety Seminar, BARA, the British Automation and Robotics Association, is running the event again on 8th September 2004.
News from British Automation and Robotics Association (27 July 2004)
Overload clutch gets its own website
A new website aims to help design engineers and industrial distributors select the Centric Clutch overload clutch that is best for a given application.
News from Boston Gear (27 July 2004)
Control is key to million pound investment
Specialist stamping and plating company Batten and Allen has commissioned Burkert Fluid Control Systems to design and build two control panels and supply flow and level transmitters. Brochure Available
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems (27 July 2004)
Compressors pave the way for energy savings
User Application Article A major review of energy usage has led Marshalls to nominate compressor manufacturer CompAir as its preferred supplier.
News from CompAir UK (27 July 2004)
Fluid helps cut aluminium and magnesium
Hysol AM is the first water soluble cutting and grinding fluid specifically designed for the metalworking industry for use with both aluminium and magnesium alloys.
News from Castrol UK (27 July 2004)
Watson expands professional services
Delcam has added Steve Watson, formally Tooling Manager with ARRK Product Development Group, to its new Professional Services Group. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (27 July 2004)
VIsion measuring system comes down in price
The low-cost, fully programmable Starlite vision measuring system from OGP UK has been given a boost with additional features such as an auto learn software function, as well as a price reduction.
News from OGP UK (27 July 2004)
Research targets harsh sensor applications
Endevco is working with the University of California, Irvine to investigate the use of wide-bandgap materials for harsh sensor applications.
News from Endevco (27 July 2004)
Charbonneau focuses on asset optimisation
Emerson Process Management has announced the appointment of Loic Charbonneau.
News from Emerson Process Management - Asset Optimization (27 July 2004)
Safety switch uses strong-arm tactics
The new STP safety switch from Euchner is specifically designed for use in machine tools or other applications where extremely high locking forces are expected.
News from Euchner (UK) (27 July 2004)
Heavy-duty diaphragm pump is ATEX approved
Following its recent agreement with Reko, Flux Pumps is now offering the new Reko-Flux RFML series of heavy-duty ATEX 100a-approved air-operated diaphragm pumps in the UK.
News from Flux Pumps International (UK) (27 July 2004)
Multiport units remove valve duplication
Offering three- and four-way flow control, Multiport Series valves are available in two different body styles, a compact standard port and a block style full port.
News from Flow-Tek (27 July 2004)
Licence provides in-cylinder pressure sensing
Honeywell has signed an agreement gaining exclusive rights to the Optrand fibre-optic pressure-sensing technology for direct measurement of in-cylinder pressure in engine applications.
News from Honeywell Sensing and Control (27 July 2004)
Famous brands stick together
Henkel Technologies has begun global initiative to market its industry innovations under a single, comprehensive banner and distance itself from the competition.
News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives (27 July 2004)
Sales success accelerates expansion
Following excellent sales resulting from recent exhibition activities, Harpscreen GB has fast tracked its plans to expand facilities at its Merseyside depot.
News from Harpscreen GB (27 July 2004)
"Author pays" publishing model is flawed, says IEE
The IEE has expressed grave reservations regarding the UK Science and Technology Committee's call for scientific publishers to move to an open-access publishing model. Brochure Available
News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (27 July 2004)
Bearing selection CD-ROM now covers 40,000 designs
The latest version of the successful medias product selection and information CD-ROM now incorporates the entire standard rolling bearing product catalogue of FAG Kugelfischer. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (27 July 2004)
Software claims easiest way to conceptualise in 3D
Inovate V7 is a low cost, easy to use 3D desktop product for creating, modifying, interrogating and communicating 3D designs.
News from IronCAD (27 July 2004)
Cost effective solution for machine safety
The Vital solution from Jokab Safety is a cost effective way to interconnect many types of safety devices on the same safety circuit and still achieve category 4 according to EN954-1.
News from Jokab Safety UK (27 July 2004)
True RMS voltage transducers in the loop
The ATVR series of voltage transducers offers true RMS measurement of AC voltage at 120, 250 and 400V.
News from LEM UK (27 July 2004)
Cohn and Poubeau join the board
At its June 2004 annual meeting, Modbus-IDA elected two new members to its Board of Directors.
News from Modbus-IDA (27 July 2004)
Record revenues for Noran
Noran Engineering has revealed that its first two quarter earnings for 2004 were a record 187% over the same period last year.
News from Noran Engineering (27 July 2004)
CMII certification for PLM software
Product Sight has become the first new vendor to meet the stringent upgraded requirements for certification by The Institute of Configuration Management (ICM).
News from Product Sight (27 July 2004)
Fastener CAD models available online
All online CAD drawings for the entire line of fastener products from PennEngineering Fastening Technologies can now be directly inserted into market-leading CAD systems.
News from PennEngineering (27 July 2004)
Catalogue details 10,000 bearing combinations
The newly published FK 2004 catalogue presents the design engineer with a comprehensive overview of the phenomenal choice of rod ends and spherical bearings available.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (27 July 2004)
Rapid quotes for rapid prototypes
RPDG has launched a new online prototyping quoting service.
News from Rapid Product Development Group (27 July 2004)
Analysis software offers route to six sigma
Technical Background Article Automotive manufacturers are poised to achieve six sigma component reliability, right first time.
News from Safe Technology (27 July 2004)
Shearman re-elected Chairman
Mike Shearman, General Manager of Sira's Safety Compliance business, has been re-elected Chairman of the European ATEX Notified Bodies Group (ExNBG) for a further two-year term.
News from Sira (27 July 2004)
Cable glands certified in record time
User Application Article Sira's Safety Compliance team and Peppers Cable Glands have worked together to bring Peppers' new range of barrier glands to the European market.
News from Sira (27 July 2004)
Accurate actuation for vacuum chambers
The Chamberlink actuator is capable of delivering positional accuracy of less than 3arc-min and repeatability of +/-5arc-sec in a vacuum.
News from Servotechnic (27 July 2004)
More support features for CAD viewing package
Tailor Made Software has upgraded its CADViewer package that enables anyone with an Internet browser to view, print, or mark up design data using the DWF format.
News from Tailor Made Software (27 July 2004)
Versatile options for optical encoders discs
Optical encoder disc designers and specifiers requiring cost-effective, accurate and durable solutions, now have access to what is believed to be the most versatile manufacturing facility in Europe.
News from Tecan (27 July 2004)
Drives head to Merseyside
Schneider Electric has won a GBP 205,000 contract to supply variable speed drives, transformers and ring main units to KMI Water for the development of the St Helen's wastewater treatment plant.
News from Schneider Electric (27 July 2004)
Products may need new safety evaluation
Updates to two of the most widespread product safety standards mean that manufacturers should consider re-evaluating their existing product ranges.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (27 July 2004)
Grant rewards commitment to supporting industry
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council has recognised and rewarded the University of Surrey's commitment to industrially focused research and training with a GBP 8.8 million grant.
News from University of Surrey (27 July 2004)
Motor and drive packages gain 3-year warranty
WEG has introduced a 3-year warranty on all its UK supplied motors and drives when provided as packages (motor plus drive).
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) (27 July 2004)
New Derma Shield sales manager for SE Wales
Benchmark Technologies, manufacturer of the Derma Shield skin barrier cream, is strengthening its team with a new sales manager, Bob Evans, who will cover South East Wales.
News from Derma Shield (27 July 2004)
Condensate drains suit special purposes
As well as producing the original and market leading standard range of condensate drains, Beko also produces the largest range of special condensate drains available anywhere. Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies (26 July 2004)
National Steel Car selects robot programming
National Steel Car, of Hamilton, Ontario, has selected Delmia's Igrip 3D robotic programming solution for offline robotic programming and simulation of its blast-cleaning robots.
News from Delmia (26 July 2004)
Interface suspension system offers "Italian" look
The Bioniq Pendant Suspension Arm system offers operators an unrivalled level of flexibility, styling and performance.
News from ETA Enclosures (UK) (26 July 2004)
Welding sets boost quality and cut finishing time
User Application Article When Crossland Tankers purchased Massey Tankers of Burnley in early 2003, it became clear that the efficiency of the welding at the Burnley factory was not as high as that in Northern Ireland. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (26 July 2004)
Foundation fieldbus workshop at AIChE meeting
The Fieldbus Foundation and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers are cosponsoring a full-day workshop on Foundation fieldbus technology at AIChE's 2004 annual meeting in Austin, Texas.
News from Fieldbus Foundation (26 July 2004)
IR camera shrinks for machine vision integration
The small size of the new ThermoVision A10 thermal imaging camera belies its capability. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (26 July 2004)
Light towers offer flexible warnings
Idec has a range of light towers which can be custom configured to meet a customer's specification.
News from Idec Electronics (26 July 2004)
LCD monitors tackle legacy CRT roles
Using a novel analogue-digital driver board, Kent Modular Electronics has developed a range of LCD monitors that can interface with any legacy signal and give a full-screen, crisp, bright display.
News from Kent Modular Electronics (26 July 2004)
Novel compound resists interference and impact
A novel compound combines the toughness, high impact strength and excellent flow characteristics of Lexan EXL resin with the EMI shielding properties of stainless steel fibres.
News from LNP Engineering Plastics Europe (26 July 2004)
Liu takes charge of Chinese subsidiary
Eric Liu has been named President and CEO of Morgan Shanghai, the China subsidiary of Morgan Construction Company.
News from Morgan Construction Company (26 July 2004)
Visionary module brings Camera Link to PXI systems
National Instruments has developed the industry's first PXI-compatible image acquisition module for Camera Link cameras. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (26 July 2004)
Novel gearbox installed in Brixham boat
User Application Article Newage Transmissions' first production StepDrive unit has been installed in a 25ft Lema Clon motor boat based at Brixham.
News from Newage Transmissions (26 July 2004)
Coded interlock is complete Category 4 system
New from Scientific Technologies is the EC Series electrically coded interlock switch and control unit.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (26 July 2004)
Approvals process covers both sides of the pond
User Application Article Sira's Safety Compliance team and Newson Gale have worked together to successfully bring to market (both in Europe and the USA), the new Cenelectrex range.
News from Sira (26 July 2004)
Thomas is new Certification Manager
Sira's Safety Compliance business has appointed Wayne Thomas as its new Certification Manager to run the Product and Production Quality Assurance operation of the company.
News from Sira (26 July 2004)
Weighing up your process challenges
Sartorius is running an exclusive free seminar, "Weighing up your process challenges", offering advice on many current issues, including ATEX and hygiene. Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK (26 July 2004)
Varian Medical Systems rewards zero-defect supply
SKF Engineering Products was among 15 equipment suppliers honoured recently by Crawley-based Varian Medical Systems, the UK leader in integrated radiation therapy systems. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (26 July 2004)
Balancing, vibration and measurement on show
"Productivity through precision" will be the theme of Schmitt Europe's presentation at the IMTS 2004 International Machine Tool Show in Chicago between 8th and 15th Septemebr 2004. Brochure Available
News from Schmitt Europe (26 July 2004)
Time is now for Chinese office
Two Technologies is strengthening its position in China by opening an office in Beijing.
News from Two Technologies (26 July 2004)
Rod cylinder slides handle heavy loads
The RCS series of rod cylinder slides includes a choice of linear ball and composite bearing models in five bore sizes from 20 to 50mm.
News from Tolomatic (26 July 2004)
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