News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 8 August
to Saturday 14 August 2004
Cornish miners sign up for motors and drives
Aiming to save downtime costs of up to GBP 10,000 per hour, Imerys Minerals in Cornwall has entered an agreement with ABB to supply motors and drives to its UK plants.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (13 August 2004)
Ford turntables upgraded
British Turntable Co has upgraded three internal styling studio turntables at the Ford Motor Company design and engineering centre in Dunton, England.
News from British Turntable Co (13 August 2004)
More flexibility for drive software
B and R is further expanding the functions of its Acopos motion product range.
News from B and R Industrial Automation Corp (13 August 2004)
Graphical controller offers budget automation
The Power Panel PP35 is a complete controller that makes displaying graphics possible even for the smallest automation applications.
News from B and R Industrial Automation Corp (13 August 2004)
Longer life for emergency touchdown bearings
Barden has combined its wear and corrosion resistant Cronidur 30 steel with ceramic balls to achieve up to ten times the life, plus cost and space reductions for emergency touchdown bearings.
News from Barden Corporation (13 August 2004)
Best ever half year for Delcam
Delcam has achieved its best ever first half sales and increased its profitability. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (13 August 2004)
Multizone controller helps PLCs perform better
The Mini8 controller offers a number of high performance control solutions for different applications at an affordable cost and in a compact mechanical form.
News from Eurotherm (13 August 2004)
Automation support helps batch-weighing innovation
User Application Article A ground-breaking minor-ingredient weighing system that can multiply process throughput has been developed by John P Waterhouse, with the aid of fieldbus-compatible automation components from Festo. Brochure Available
News from Festo (13 August 2004)
Back to basics for TIG welding course
Always conscious of the need for good technique, HFT (Huntingdon Fusion Techniques) is to run a free, three-month training course for welding engineers and those involved in TIG welding. Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (13 August 2004)
Belarus-based design company standardises on Surf
BelAutoTraktorBuilding in the Republic of Belarus has ordered additional licences of ICEM Surf software.
News from ICEM (13 August 2004)
Full range for industrial Ethernet
LC Automation now supplies the whole range of high quality Lutze Ethernet equipment and components, from switches and hubs to cable and connectors. Brochure Available
News from LC Automation (13 August 2004)
EU steel prices set to decline
Industrial activity in the EU remains weak and there are few signs of any real recovery in steel demand, according to the latest data from MEPS (International).
News from MEPS (International) (13 August 2004)
de Globe commits to simulation software
After several years of using the software, Dutch foundry group de Globe has strengthened its commitment in Magmasoft.
News from Magma (13 August 2004)
Marine bearings on show in Hamburg
Orkot Marine Bearings will be showing its range of composite bearings at the SMM Exhibition in Hamburg from 28th September to 2nd October.
News from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions - Orkut (13 August 2004)
Couplings bring all services together
Assembling an array of quick release connectors onto a single multi-coupling plate provides quick and simultaneous connection of all services, eg air, water, hydraulics, electrics and data. Brochure Available
News from Staubli UK (Connectors) (13 August 2004)
PC tailored to projects in performance and price
The new industry PC Box Lite 300 is particularly suitable for customer-specific products from low-volume to high-volume production.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (13 August 2004)
New website features animated products
Process safety specialist Smith Flow Control has completely revamped its website, turning it into a highly useful resource for managers of process and power plants. Brochure Available
News from Smith Flow Control (13 August 2004)
Drive to optimise stepper motor performance
The ViX Microstepper is designed to optimise stepper motor performance across the speed range 0 to 50rev/s, and squeezes up to 200W shaft power from an industry standard NEMA34 frame stepper motor.
News from Total Motion Systems (13 August 2004)
Software aids industrial safety helmet design
User Application Article Johnstone Safety Products combines engineering design with industrial design by using VX CAD/CAM software.
News from VX Corporation (13 August 2004)
Revolutionary claims for linear bearings
Compact Rail is an innovative linear bearing that Widney reckons is revolutionising the industry.
News from Widney UK (13 August 2004)
French marine technology to go on show
Sixteen French companies will be exhibiting at the SMM shipbuilding, machinery and marine technology international trade fair that takes place in Germany later in 2004.
News from Ubifrance (13 August 2004)
Transformers withstand railway shorts
ABB has won a GBP 600,000 contract to supply three specialist 26MVA, 132/25kV single-phase railway transformers to Central Networks.
News from ABB Power Technologies (12 August 2004)
Software simplifies technical course management
The Maple TA Building Block provides integration of the Maple TA online testing and assessment environment with the Blackboard Learning System. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (12 August 2004)
Catalogue showcases intrinsically safe products
The 2004 edition of the Beka Associates catalogue is now available. Brochure Available
News from Beka associates (12 August 2004)
New BS8888 standard to preview at DES
The publishing arm of the British Standards Institution will be previewing the new edition of one of its leading standards at DES 2004 in Birmingham.
News from BSI British Standards (12 August 2004)
Metcalfe crosses the fence
Camtek has appointed Bob Metcalfe as Sales Engineer for the North-East of England.
News from Camtek (12 August 2004)
Silver award recognises lean manufacturing
After last year's Bronze Excell award, the CMP Batteries factory at Over Hulton, Bolton has now achieved the Silver award from Exide Technologies' Centre of Excellence.
News from Exide Technologies (12 August 2004)
Integrated vision system guarantees quality
User Application Article Astute investment in integrated vision system technology by bottle packaging plant SC Johnson, delivers consistent guaranteed quality product packaging for a major international client. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (12 August 2004)
Vision sensors gain pattern matching software
PatMax geometric pattern matching software is now available on Cognex In-Sight vision sensors. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (12 August 2004)
Mobile PC now available for panel mounting
The MPC5 ultracompact 400MHz mobile IPC is now available with an optional 733MHz Pentium 3 processor and up to 512Mbyte RAM as standard.
News from DLoG (UK) (12 August 2004)
Interfaces and fans are environmentally protected
EAO offers a wide range of environmentally protected and IP-rated keypads, keyboards, switches and fans. Brochure Available
News from EAO (12 August 2004)
Two heads are better than one
The Ratio:Matic Series of dual head dispensers and metering pumps provide precise dual channel fluid control for a broad range of process, production, laboratory and OEM applications.
News from Fluid Metering (12 August 2004)
Company praised for "compressing analysis time"
A new report from world-leading research and advisory firm AMR Research names Invention Machine as the leader in "compressing analysis time".
News from Invention Machine (12 August 2004)
Glass fibres offer robust sensing solutions
The new OO5000 series fibre-optic amplifier now comes in versions designed to accept the glass fibres. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (12 August 2004)
Vision system boosts flatpack furniture quality
User Application Article With the increasing rise in quality requirements within the automotive, pharmaceutical and electronics industries there is naturally going to be a knock-on effect for other manufacturing sectors.
News from Industrial Vision Systems (12 August 2004)
Time to become a Certified Automation Professional
The Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society (ISA) is accepting applications until 1st September for its new Certified Automation Professional (CAP) programme.
News from ISA (12 August 2004)
Wheel force measurement system hits the streets
The RoaDyn System 2000 automotive, static and dynamic wheel force measurement and analysis system uses the latest data processing and RF transmission technology in a robust, modular design.
News from Kistler Instruments (12 August 2004)
CAD/CAM suite is easier to use productively
AlphaCAM V5, the latest version of Licom Systems' powerful CAD/CAM software is now available. Brochure Available
News from Alphacam (12 August 2004)
Convertor aids wheel speed sensing applications
A novel frequency to voltage convertor system targeted at wheel speed sensing applications is versatile enough to be used in almost any test application requiring frequency to voltage conversion.
News from Michigan Scientific Corp (12 August 2004)
UPS tops single-phase availability charts
The Comet EX RT is a new double-conversion single-phase UPS with performance characteristics and features generally found only in three-phase UPSs. Brochure Available
News from MGE UPS Systems (12 August 2004)
Shearsmith assumes responsibility for MACH
Graham Shearsmith has been appointed Exhibition Manager at the MTA.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (12 August 2004)
Pressure switch handles lower temperatures
Norgren has extended is tried and tested series of 18D pressure switches with the introduction of a new low-temperature version.
News from Norgren (12 August 2004)
Safeguards for critical supplies
In industrial plants around the world problems caused by supply interruptions or failure can be costly or can constitute a danger to process plant or personnel.
News from Phoenix Contact (12 August 2004)
ID matrix codes offer greater data density
Technical Background Article ID matrix codes offer far greater information density than traditional barcodes. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (12 August 2004)
New service offers custom connection solutions
Many modern electronic systems use complex cooling systems that need high integrity couplings for water, refrigerant fluids etc that are capable of safe and quick connection. Brochure Available
News from Staubli UK (Connectors) (12 August 2004)
Testing and approval services available in China
UK consumer products test house, Specialised Technology Resources (STR), now offers clients the same level of testing and approval facilities in the Far East as it does in the UK.
News from Specialised Technology Resources (12 August 2004)
Gearheads promise positional precision
The lightweight PSA-G range of zero backlash gearheads are ideal for factory automation and semiconductor applications requiring precise positional accuracy and repeatability.
News from Servotechnic (12 August 2004)
Diamond Mark for modular busbar range
Leading UK developer and supplier of busbar systems, Ter-mate, has won the right to use the coveted ASTA Diamond Mark on all products in its versatile Master Frame modular busbar range.
News from Ter-mate (12 August 2004)
New course focuses on "thinking" robots
As Will Smith battles with intelligent robots in his latest movie blockbuster, the University of Bradford has launched a degree to turn the idea of "robots that think" into a reality.
News from University of Bradford (12 August 2004)
HSE disappointed with offshore safety statistics
The Health and Safety Executive will be working harder with the offshore industry following publication of provisional statistics confirming an unacceptably slow decline in fatalities and injuries.
News from Health and Safety Executive (12 August 2004)
HSC/E concerned at number of deaths in MVR sector
Recently published figures from the Health and Safety Commission on fatal injuries show increases in the number of fatal incidents involving motor vehicle repair (MVR) activities.
News from Health and Safety Executive (12 August 2004)
Technical plotting software gains 64bit support
New release of Tecplot 10 includes 64bit support, new development tools and new data loaders. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (11 August 2004)
Piercing nut system speeds fastening operations
In a single operation, the Pias piercing nut system stamps a hole and connects the fastening element with the sheet metal.
News from Arnold and Shinjo (11 August 2004)
Schneider alliance puts ASE to the fore
Specialist Scada and PLC systems integrator, Automation Software Engineering (ASE) has achieved the top level "Partner" status under the Schneider Electric Systems Integrator Alliance.
News from Automation Software Engineering (11 August 2004)
Translators speak latest version of Catia
Cadcam-E has three new interoperability solutions for Catia V5.
News from CCE (11 August 2004)
Second Golden Globe for Claro
One of the most prestigious awards in the engineering industry, the GTMA World Class Golden Globe, has been won for the second year running by one of the UK's leading engineering specialists.
News from Claro Precision Engineering (11 August 2004)
Novel design cuts drive belt dust
User Application Article Poole-based DP Seals is playing a vital role in the everyday lives of millions of London commuters.
News from DP Seals (11 August 2004)
Sound and vibration analyser in the pocket
A new, smallest ever, full-featured sound and vibration analyser has been launched by international acoustics and vibration specialist, Bruel + Kjaer.
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (11 August 2004)
Solid-state relay suits machine builders' needs
The 240V AC output "mains" version of the popular Finder 38.81 series solid state interface module is well suited for rapid switching of mains voltage loads.
News from Finder (11 August 2004)
Fibre-reinforced compounds aid eco compliance
Six new grades of Starflam Eco-FR compounds have been released by GE Advanced Materials.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (11 August 2004)
Gantry positioning systems don't feel the cold
Gudel UK has extended the capabilities of its standard single-, twin- and three-axis gantry positioning systems to suit low temperature operating environments.
News from Gudel UK (11 August 2004)
Encoders on show at Drives and Controls
As a key supplier to the world drive market, Heidenhain will show examples of its servo encoder and general encoder product ranges at Drives and Controls this October. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (11 August 2004)
Custom springs solve design problems
William Hughes, the specialist spring and bent wire manufacturer, reckons it knows a thing or two about problem solving.
News from Hughes (11 August 2004)
Upgrade for plastics specification package
IDES has responded to the need for finding lower cost, better performing resins with the introduction of an all new Prospector plastics search engine.
News from IDES (11 August 2004)
Countless choices for flexible cam switches
IMO Precision Controls has a brand new range of highly flexible cam switches.
News from IMO Precision Controls (11 August 2004)
Panel PC aims for medical control
The Onyx-152 is a new LCD panel PC that combines a fanless 667MHz Via Eden CPU system with a flat-panel monitor and is ideal for medical applications.
News from Impulse (11 August 2004)
Panel PCs boast Pentium 4 power
The APC-8152 and APC-8172 are the first Pentium 4 industrial boards in the Aaeon panel PC production line.
News from Impulse (11 August 2004)
Laser offers high power at deep UV wavelengths
The new version of the proven Lexel 95-SHG frequency doubled argon ion laser offers high power output at deep UV wavelengths from 229 to 264nm. Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics (11 August 2004)
Compact servo is powerful performer
Accepting 24V DC power, the MMP-C21.230B-24V DC servomotor measures just 54.3mm diameter by 122mm long, and has dual output shafts of 0.375in diameter.
News from Midwest Motion Products (11 August 2004)
Asian steel demand continues to rise
MEPS (International) has published a new rolled steel production/shipments forecast for Asia.
News from MEPS (International) (11 August 2004)
Clarke gets to grips with spares
Coventry-based driveline equipment specialist, Newage Transmissions has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Andy Clarke as Spare Parts Manager.
News from Newage Transmissions (11 August 2004)
Jaguar Cub drives available from stock
Newton Tesla can supply the new range of IMO Jaguar Cub inverter drives.
News from Newton Tesla (Electric Drives) (11 August 2004)
Cost-effective alternative in rapid prototyping
The compact, accurate and cost-effective Eden260 is the latest in Objet's line of rapid prototyping (RP) systems, joining the innovative Eden family of PolyJet technology-based products.
News from Objet Geometries Europe (11 August 2004)
Snake-arm robots set for nuclear reactor duties
OCRobotics has supplied the first models of two types of snake-arm robot to Ringhals, a Swedish nuclear power utility.
News from OCRobotics (11 August 2004)
Big flexible display broadcasts HMI messages
A new Big Flexible Display (Model G3BFDM) can be connected to the RS485 port of a G303 HMI, mirroring the G303 display onto a large 38.5 x 19in LED display.
News from Red Lion Controls (11 August 2004)
Turkish Aerospace Industries orders translators
CAD/CAM product data exchange specialist Theorem Solutions has won a major order to supply Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) with Catia to UGS JT format data translators.
News from Theorem Solutions (11 August 2004)
Novel cross guide cuts machine build time
The latest high accuracy linear Caged Ball guide from THK UK has been developed to help machine builders and OEMs reduce design and assembly time and cost.
News from THK UK (11 August 2004)
Fellowship to focus on nanotechnology
The University of Bradford has been awarded GBP 375,000 to appoint three new fellowships to give contract research staff more attractive and stable paths into academia.
News from University of Bradford (11 August 2004)
Esparza brings experience to bear
Dean Esparza has joined Wago Corp as Regional Sales Manager covering the area of Southern California Los Angeles Metro.
News from Wago Corp (11 August 2004)
Motors produce high torque at low speeds
New from White Hydraulics is the D9 range of low-speed high-torque hydraulic motors.
News from White Drive Products (11 August 2004)
Weighing platforms control sludge filling
User Application Article Four RoRo-Weigh platforms are playing an important role in ensuring treated sludge containers are not overfilled at the Minehead sewage treatment works.
News from Westco Bilanciai (11 August 2004)
Degussa signs for process control solutions
Yokogawa Electric Corp has concluded an agreement with Degussa, a major chemical manufacturer in Germany, to be a global supplier of process-control systems for plant automation.
News from Yokogawa UK (11 August 2004)
HSE issues guidance for pre-1998 rubber calendars
The Health and Safety Executive is issuing supplementary guidance detailing the safeguards required for threading up calenders installed by firms in the rubber processing industry before 1998.
News from Health and Safety Executive (11 August 2004)
Thermal imaging service finds electrical hotspots
Thermal imaging can pinpoint potential problems in cables, transformers and low voltage switchgear before they develop into serious failures.
News from ABB Power Technologies (10 August 2004)
Donaldson prefers AEG ATEX compliant motors
To meet the requirements for Zones 21 and 22 environments, Donaldson Torit DCE has selected AEG's ATEX compliant DAM range of dust ignition proof motors for UK built products.
News from Lafert Electric Motors (10 August 2004)
Managed switch opens up industrial Ethernet
Available now from ATS, the Sixnet Ethertrak is billed as the world's first truly open industrial Ethernet managed switch.
News from ATS International (10 August 2004)
Speed and direction sensor aids ABS applications
The new Allegro MicroSystems ATS650LSH is a two-wire sensor module designed for wheel-speed and direction sensing in automotive ABS applications.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (10 August 2004)
Digital cameras add a scientific edge
The range of CCD cameras from DTA Scientific (Italy) offers excellent performance for a wide range of scientific and research applications.
News from Alrad Instruments (10 August 2004)
Smart way to verify Data Matrix codes
Absolute Vision has launched a Data Matrix code verifier designed to work with industrial marking equipment supplied by its parent company Pryor.
News from Absolute Vision (10 August 2004)
Pair provide complete HDRI solution
Ray-tracing hardware provider ART VPS has teamed with SpheronVR, the maker of 360-degree digital cameras, to provide a complete solution for 3D high-dynamic range imaging (HDRI).
News from ARTVPS (10 August 2004)
Latest motor technology to update monorail
Brook Crompton has received a US $1 million order to supply nearly a hundred 50kW traction motors for the mid-life overhaul of the monorail at Newark Airport, New Jersey.
News from Brook Crompton (10 August 2004)
Sales and marketing role for Wainwright
Following the acquisition of Jekyll Electronics Technology by the Lamerholm Group, Brian Wainwright has been appointed Sales and Marketing Engineer. Brochure Available
News from Jekyll Electronic Technology (10 August 2004)
Course explains all about stainless steel
Since its launch, two years ago, over 100 candidates from a wide spectrum of the metals industry have embarked on the stainless steel specialist course run by the BSSA.
News from British Stainless Steel Association (10 August 2004)
Safety solutions for diesel engines
Chalwyn has added a number of important new products to its range of safety equipment for diesel engines operating in hazardous areas where combustible gas or vapours may occur.
News from Chalwyn (10 August 2004)
Free trial for engraving software
Delcam is offering a free trial version of its entry-level CNC routing and engraving software ArtCAM Insignia. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (10 August 2004)
Starter kit puts remote controller to the test
A new starter kit offers potential users a chance to test drive Netrix, the remote monitoring solution from Dexdyne.
News from Dexdyne (10 August 2004)
Fibre-optic cable links tunnelling machinery
Optofil ZGGT 1000 TBM is a new fibre optic cable that can be combined with a specially developed, very compact self-winding system for tunnel boring machines (TBMs).
News from Datwyler (UK) (10 August 2004)
Comms layer brings control systems together
A novel transparent communication layer offers a flexible and open solution for heterogeneous automation control systems allowing interconnection between these systems or even to a superior system.
News from ETM Professional Control (10 August 2004)
Upgrade for cross-industry Scada solution
ETM has released version 3.0 of its PVSS II cross-industry Scada solution.
News from ETM Professional Control (10 August 2004)
Advanced technologies aid growth in pump markets
Sluggish growth has characterised the mature European markets for centrifugal and turbine pumps in recent years.
News from Frost and Sullivan (10 August 2004)
Breakthrough claims for silicone surfactants
A new family of silicone surfactants is available for hydrocarbon (HC) blown foam insulation used in the appliance industry.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (10 August 2004)
Package teaches about materials and processes
Cambridge-based software company, Granta Design, has released a Design Edition of its successful materials education product, CES Edupack (V4.5).
News from Granta Design (10 August 2004)
Materials selector helps "green engineering"
The CES Materials Ecoselector is a ground-breaking new tool for selecting materials based on environmental criteria.
News from Granta Design (10 August 2004)
Scallop researchers use FE college facilities
A further education college on the Isle of Man has again come to the aid of a local project by making its Tinius Olsen materials testing machine available for R and D work. Brochure Available
News from Tinius Olsen (10 August 2004)
Novel mixing system solves problems ofshore
User Application Article Hi-Tec Spray has supplied engineering services and technologies company Furmanite International with equipment to help provide an innovative service to oil rigs.
News from Hi-Tec Spray (10 August 2004)
Induction motor market weathers industrial storm
Although induction motors may not be the industrial sector's most glamorous or inspiring of products, their contribution to factory automation systems should not be understated.
News from IMS Research (10 August 2004)
Deadline looms for CIMM programme registration
The Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society (ISA) is accepting applications until 1st September 2004 for its new Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanics (CIMM) programme.
News from ISA (10 August 2004)
Cutter promises perfect scarf joints
A new packing ring cutter removes the guesswork from producing neatly scarf-cut lengths of compression packing to form rings of the correct size for sealing gland housings of pumps and valves. Brochure Available
News from James Walker and Co (10 August 2004)
Dedicated PLC offers flexibility in safety
The Pluto safety PLC from Jokab Safety offer more flexibility to machine builders when designing safety systems.
News from Jokab Safety UK (10 August 2004)
Pressure sensors specified in new Airbus
Kulite has been selected to supply pressure transducers for a number of applications on the Airbus A380 aircraft, underpinning its position at the forefront of pressure transducer technology.
News from Kulite Sensors (10 August 2004)
Linear motion slides go for gold
LM76 Linear Motion has released its new line of Gold Series linear motion slides.
News from LM76 Linear Motion Bearings (10 August 2004)
Radar probe upgrades legacy transducers
The Eclipse guided wave radar with 7EK probe can be used to replace top/bottom mounted displacer transmitters in a simple and cost effective way. Brochure Available
News from Magnetrol International (10 August 2004)
Electromechanical range has all axes covered
Micromech has been appointed by Isel to distribute its comprehensive and competitive range of electromechanical components and systems throughout the UK.
News from Micromech (10 August 2004)
Seminar takes humidity training to China
As part of an ongoing programme of co-operation with humidity standards laboratories worldwide, Michell Instruments has just contributed to the first ever humidity training event in Jangsu, China. Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (10 August 2004)
Profiles provide elegant jig solution
User Application Article A massive pipe measurement gauge built for China's foremost extruder of mains drains and sewers is based on curved structural profiles supplied by MK Profile Systems of Preston.
News from MK Profile Systems (10 August 2004)
Damping greases add a "quality" feel
Nye offers four families of damping greases, all of which are nonmelting, shear stable and plastic compatible.
News from Newgate Simms (10 August 2004)
Lightning protection at the double
Phoenix Contact has a solution for significantly reducing the damage to electronic equipment and preventing expensive downtime as a result of lightning strikes affecting electrical systems.
News from Phoenix Contact (10 August 2004)
Manual latch release keeps actuator with switch
Scientific Technologies has added a manual latch release mechanism to its T4011 heavy-duty safety interlock switch.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (10 August 2004)
Global role for Kozak
Bruce F Kozak has been appointed Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Spirex Corp.
News from Spirex Plasticating Systems and Solutions (10 August 2004)
NVH system puts transmissions to the test
The novel 3520 transmission NVH test system uses advanced algorithms and leading edge NVH testing technology to expose even the smallest flaws in production quality.
News from Sciemetric Instruments (10 August 2004)
CAD translation brought bang up to date
The 2005 release represents the next generation of TransMagic's multiformat CAD translation and repair applications.
News from TransMagic (10 August 2004)
New site to become UK headquarters
TUV Product Service has acquired a new facility in Segensworth North, Fareham, incorporating offices and a test area, located within a single 4000m2 building and set within 10,500m2 of land.
News from TUV Product Service (10 August 2004)
Control system handles plastics materials easily
Wittmann continues to innovate in the plastics materials handling area with new innovations to its M7 Teachbox materials handling control system.
News from Wittmann UK (10 August 2004)
HSE reports on decommissioning of Rosyth yard
The Heath and Safety Executive is publishing a report following its review of the decommissioning strategy for Rosyth Royal Dockyard Ltd nuclear licensed site.
News from Health and Safety Executive (10 August 2004)
Firms fined after mud on road causes driver death
Two construction firms were fined a total of GBP40,000 at Isleworth Crown Court, London, following an investigation by the Health and Safety Executive into the death of a man in February 1999.
News from Health and Safety Executive (10 August 2004)
Easier mounting for waterproof connectors
The Binder 423 series of waterproof connectors has been extended with the introduction of a version with a shortened housing that provides simpler mounting in some applications.
News from Aerco ( 9 August 2004)
Valves are maintenance free for even longer
The Faba Longlife range of bellows sealed process globe valves extends the conventional "maintenance-free" concept to a higher level of "maintenance free for even longer". Brochure Available
News from ARI Armaturen (UK) ( 9 August 2004)
STL translator gains automatic file fixing
Delcam has enhanced its PS-Exchange online data translation service with the addition of automatic file fixing to its STL output option. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 9 August 2004)
SketchUp users gain real time rendering option
Responding to the overwhelming demand of SketchUp conceptual design software users, Digital Immersion Software Corp has released its Presenter 3D for SketchUp beta version.
News from Digital Immersion Software Corp ( 9 August 2004)
Big cat racing team renews software deal
The Jaguar Racing Formula One team has renewed a three-year technical partnership with product lifecycle management specialist UGS.
News from Siemens PLM Software ( 9 August 2004)
Food tester suits all tastes
Test equipment maker Tinius Olsen is delighted with the food industry response to its H1KF food test machine launched just last year. Brochure Available
News from Tinius Olsen ( 9 August 2004)
DES to host bearing design contest announcement
The Design Engineering Show next month at the UK NEC will be the platform for announcing the winners of the Manus plastic plain bearing design competition - the first contest of its kind in the UK. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK ( 9 August 2004)
Courses explain mould cavity pressure monitoring
Kistler Instruments is holding a series of practical one-day training courses on the use of mould cavity pressure monitoring to optimise the injection moulding process.
News from Kistler Instruments ( 9 August 2004)
Tough, compact gear pumps handle high pressures
A new series of tough, durable, yet compact, close-coupled gear pumps are capable of handling differential pressures up to 24bar and flows to 75 litre/min.
News from Michael Smith Engineers ( 9 August 2004)
Bott joins MTA
Bott of Bude, Cornwall, is the latest company to join the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA).
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association ( 9 August 2004)
Air hoists are intrinsically safe
The latest Profi Ti air hoists from JD Neuhaus combine higher performance, reduced noise and greater safety with increased lift/lower speeds.
News from Neuhaus ( 9 August 2004)
Lubricants are ideal for control cables
Selecting the proper control cable lubricant can be tricky given the variety of materials, designs, routing requirements, loads, temperatures and duty cycles.
News from Newgate Simms ( 9 August 2004)
Novel technology provides increased protection
Rockwell Automation is claiming a new standard for entry-level electronic motor protection with the introduction of its Allen-Bradley E1 Plus electronic overload relay.
News from Rockwell Automation ( 9 August 2004)
Internet control for plastics production
WittLink is a novel system for monitoring automation and auxiliary equipment via an array of embedded web servers.
News from Wittmann UK ( 9 August 2004)
Fibre optics link tunnellers to outside world
Datwyler Cables and Systems is announcing a new fibre optic cable, Optofil ZGGT 1000 TBM, and a specially developed, very compact self-winding system for tunnel boring machines (TBMs).
News from Datwyler (UK) ( 9 August 2004)
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