News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 12 September
to Saturday 18 September 2004
Quality award for stainless-steel specialist
Specialist stainless-steel fabricator Axium Process has achieved registration to the quality management system ISO9001:2000 through the British Standards Institution.
News from Axium Process (17 September 2004)
Compact SIL format for reed relays
The 700 series of single-inline (SIL) reed relays offers epoxy moulded construction.
News from Active Switch and Sensor (17 September 2004)
Aerospace technology moves to dental bearings
New bearing production techniques are enabling manufacturers of dental handpieces to achieve up to fourfold increases in the length of warranty periods which they can offer.
News from Barden Corporation (17 September 2004)
Relays protect against thermal damage
New temperature monitoring relays allow multiple sensor arrays to be positioned optimally to protect against thermal damage regardless of the cause.
News from Carlo Gavazzi (17 September 2004)
Online collaboration boosts team efficiency
OneSpace.net 2005 enables engineers, suppliers, customers, and experts to work efficiently and effectively across a distributed project team.
News from CoCreate Software (17 September 2004)
Alpine to speak at PLM roadmap conference
John Alpine, CoCreate CTO, will speak at the upcoming Product Lifecycle Management Road Map 2004 conference sponsored by Collaborative Product Development Associates (CPDA).
News from CoCreate Software (17 September 2004)
Software provides answer to FDA PAT requirements
The whole solution to the FDA Process Analytical Technology (PAT) Initiative has finally arrived. Brochure Available
News from Curvaceous Software (17 September 2004)
Kit offers easy intro to vision systems
New from Digital Inspection Systems is the Scorpion Industrial Vision starter kit for the UK manufacturing, medical and food production sectors.
News from Digital Inspection Systems (17 September 2004)
Project aims for pan-European engineering degrees
The European Commission has embarked on a project to standardise the recognition of engineering degrees across Europe.
News from Engineering Council (17 September 2004)
Humidity calibrator uses PID control
User Application Article A new portable instrument for calibrating humidity and temperature instrumentation features a Eurotherm PID multiloop controller for accurate set-point adjustment.
News from Eurotherm (17 September 2004)
Cylinders comply with new compact standard
The new AEN and ADN ranges of single- and double-acting cylinders conform to the ISO21287 standard for compact-design pneumatics. Brochure Available
News from Festo (17 September 2004)
Project to reduce sulphur in South African diesel
Foster Wheeler South Africa has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract by Caltex Oil South Africa for a low-sulphur diesel project.
News from Foster Wheeler (17 September 2004)
UK debut for German thermography system
The VarioCAM is a new generation thermography system on show at Photonex in Coventry from Infratec.
News from InfraTec (17 September 2004)
Industry support for ISA-95 standard
A group of leading manufacturing companies and software vendors have endorsed the ISA-95 enterprise-control system integration standard and B2MML for its implementation.
News from ISA (17 September 2004)
Connector range beefs up Ethernet protection
A new range of highly rugged RJ45 Ethernet connectors, patch cords, covers and sealed boxes is targeted for diverse harsh environment applications. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions (17 September 2004)
Shortform speeds conduit specification
Kopex International has published a new shortform product guide to assist in the selection of exactly the right conduit for any application. Brochure Available
News from Kopex International (17 September 2004)
Vision system provides 100% bottle inspection
User Application Article With the increasing financial penalties and cost of returns from the customers of bottling and filling companies there is a need to perform 100% inspection of the finished product.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (17 September 2004)
Excellence is in the balance
The Excellence XS precision balance family is the latest addition to the XS analytical range from Mettler Toledo. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (17 September 2004)
Small claims for digital temperature sensor
The SMT160-30-HEC digital temperature sensor measures only 8 x 2 x 2mm, making it ideal for space-sensitive applications where other standard digital sensors cannot be used.
News from MMS Electronics (17 September 2004)
Suite puts engineering design information to use
The Mathsoft Calculation Management Suite is the first enterprise software solution designed to help engineering organisations create and profit from their quantitative engineering information.
News from Mathsoft (17 September 2004)
Smart rack cases come easily to hand
Mettec 19in rack cases have an attractive front bezel which incorporates novel "comfort handles" for easy handling.
News from OKW Enclosures (17 September 2004)
Catalogue brings motor ranges together
Manufacturer of equipment motors and cooling fans ebm-papst has released a catalogue covering its range of drive motors and associated electronic control units.
News from ebm-papst Automotive and Drives (UK) (17 September 2004)
CAM software certified for latest Inventor
EdgeCAM Solid Machinist from Pathtrace has gained certification for Autodesk Inventor 9 software.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (17 September 2004)
Grant to advance study of high-energy physics
Pavilion Technologies has been awarded a grant through the US Department of Energy (DOE) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programme.
News from Pavilion Technologies (17 September 2004)
Structured cabling simplifies process control
Phoenix Contact has extended its range of structured cabling solutions to include Emerson Delta V and ABB S800 process control systems.
News from Phoenix Contact (17 September 2004)
Rules-based software aids build-to-order design
User Application Article Thermal solutions leader Lytron is using RuleStream to reduce product design time.
News from RuleStream Corp (17 September 2004)
Website gives easy access to lubricant information
A new, easy-to-use website aims to help specifiers and users select the right industrial and food-grade lubricants.
News from Rocol Lubricants (17 September 2004)
Glowing reports of photoluminescent sheet products
RTP Company has a new line of photoluminescent sheet products that meet or exceed common photoluminescent safety and egress standards.
News from RTP Company (17 September 2004)
Linear actuators boast increased thrust
The HSI line of linear actuators available from Servotechnic provides both a broader range and, for a given size, significantly higher thrust than previously available from mini-steppers.
News from Servotechnic (17 September 2004)
Acquisition brings CAD libraries together
TraceParts has purchased the European business assets of web2CAD, based in Amberg, Germany.
News from TraceParts (17 September 2004)
Cables add structure to serial servos
Animatics Corp is claiming another industry first with the Add-A-Motor serial configuration cable.
News from Animatics (16 September 2004)
Compact detectors watch for dangerous gases
Crowcon has developed three new variants of Eikon, its tiny single-gas detector. Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (16 September 2004)
Seminar looks at machine vision software
To cater for increasing demand, Digital Inspection Systems is to hold another seminar to demonstrate the benefits of Scorpion Machine Vision software.
News from Digital Inspection Systems (16 September 2004)
Engineering and art collide in Leicester
The first ever event in the UK focusing on rapid prototyping in fine art will take place at De Montfort University Leicester this week.
News from De Montfort University Leicester (16 September 2004)
Bespoke valve helps drive tracked carrier
User Application Article Squeezing a multi-axis hydraulic system onto a super compact tracked barrow was a daunting design challenge, but one that paid off for Taylor Construction Plant (TCP) of Maldon.
News from Hy-Pro (16 September 2004)
Software helps meet US military manual demands
User Application Article When Engineered Arresting Systems Corp was awarded a contract to update the USAF manuals for its friction brake energy absorber, it has to rethink its technical illustration process.
News from Itedo Software (16 September 2004)
Advances in industrial control
Industrial Measurement and Control has organised a Southern Series of "Advances in industrial control" exhibitions.
News from Industrial Measurement and Control (16 September 2004)
Motion control technologies that can save lives
Technical Background Article Moog has a long history providing hydraulic and all-electric motion bases for flight simulation and remains on the forefront of new technology that is re-energising the industry. Brochure Available
News from Moog Controls (16 September 2004)
Upgrade for hydrocarbon dewpoint analyser
The Condumax II marks the climax of a three year development programme to enhance the existing Condumax and create the most advanced hydrocarbon dewpoint analyser available today. Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (16 September 2004)
Additives help packaging jump off the shelf
User Application Article Blue Underground, a Los Angeles-based company specialising in the DVD movie releases, has taken advantage of the ideal competitive advantage, combining brand building with unique packaging.
News from Milliken Chemical (16 September 2004)
Custom-designed caps aid liquid reagent transfer
User Application Article Bio-Chem Valve/Omnifit has helped the manufacturer of a DNA synthesis instrument by providing custom-designed bottle caps for use with standard threadless reagent bottles.
News from Bio-Chem Valve and Omnifit (16 September 2004)
Housings suit large machine control systems
Rolec's IP54 topVision command enclosures have been designed for housing large machine control systems.
News from OKW Enclosures (16 September 2004)
Camera sensor keeps watch over product codes
The DCI 10 camera sensor is designed to detect and inspect codes including sell-by and use-by dates, lot codes and batch numbers printed on products and packaging.
News from Sick (UK) (16 September 2004)
Italian debut for sensor range
Schmitt Europe's range of advanced industrial laser measurement, alignment and surface roughness gauging systems are showcased in Italy for the first time at the BIAS international trade show. Brochure Available
News from Schmitt Europe (16 September 2004)
Catalogue provides single source for fluid power
Wyko reckons it has answered the prayers of many engineers by bringing together the most popular items of fluid power equipment from the UK's best-known suppliers in one easy-to-use guide. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (16 September 2004)
Miniature solid-state Digital Video Recorder
The miniature solid-state Digital Video Recorder is specifically designed for use in harsh environments.
News from Stack (16 September 2004)
Local authorities and HSE working together
Local authorities and the HSE are working together to improve health and safety at work, as evidenced by a new Statement of Intent.
News from Health and Safety Executive (16 September 2004)
Cable colour cards prove popular
Amtech Power Software has distributed over 6000 cable colour cards free to electrical engineers and contractors throughout the UK. Brochure Available
News from Amtech Power Software (15 September 2004)
Multidomain simulation speeds systems design
Ansoft has released a new version of Simplorer, its software for the design of large-scale, multidomain systems found in the automotive, aerospace/defence and industrial automation industries.
News from Ansoft Europe (15 September 2004)
Latest films go on show at K
The latest range of films from Autotype will be on show on the Formech International stand at this year's K exhibition. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype (15 September 2004)
Evaluation for novel conductive composite
ElectroPhen is a low-cost, mouldable, conductive composite material developed by UK company, Bac2 Electrode Materials.
News from Bac2 (15 September 2004)
Course covers design for competitiveness
The University of Durham is currently accepting registrations for a week-long short industrial course on "New product introduction: design for competitiveness".
News from Centre for Industrial Automation and Manufacturing (15 September 2004)
Chargers cater for multiple battery technologies
Chloride Motive Power has launched two new ranges of single-phase battery chargers for small electric vehicles such as cleaning machines and pallet trucks.
News from Exide Technologies (15 September 2004)
Automotive badges stay bright for longer
Danielson has released details of the latest developments in its range of customised automotive badges.
News from Danielson (UK) (15 September 2004)
PLM toolkit provides unified framework
UGS has released the next generation development toolkit for its NXT digital product development software.
News from Siemens PLM Software (15 September 2004)
Guide to transducers and conditioning on CD-ROM
A new version of the free interactive Bruel + Kjaer/Endevco transducers and conditioning catalogue and selection guide CD-ROM has been released.
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (15 September 2004)
President wins defamation suit
An Illinois state court jury has awarded $100,000 in punitive damages to an automotive software executive in a lawsuit over untrue and defamatory e-mails.
News from Gamma Technologies (15 September 2004)
Harting boss to celebrate birthday
Dietmar Harting, personally liable partner of the Harting Technology Group, will be celebrating his 65th birthday on 15th September 2004.
News from Harting (15 September 2004)
Software smooths mobile phone development
User Application Article Spanish product design and development group Maier used ICEM Surf to design the exterior surfaces of a new range of mobile telephones.
News from ICEM (15 September 2004)
Precision motion control at affordable cost
The Mini Series of non-ball lead screws is ideal for demanding miniature applications, such as data storage drives, miniature pumps and dispensing systems.
News from Kerk Motion Products (15 September 2004)
New UK source for Fiber motors and gearboxes
Mclennan Servo Supplies has been appointed the UK agent and distributor for the Fiber range of motors and gearboxes.
News from McLennan Servo Supplies (15 September 2004)
Record sales for Metris
Metris has closed the first half of its year by achieving its best ever half-year sales result.
News from Metris (15 September 2004)
Upgrade for budget-price force gauge
Since Mecmesin launched two new ranges of high-specification digital force gauges last year, the BFG basic force gauge has proved to be particularly popular. Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin (15 September 2004)
Absolute scale encoders go on show
Leicester based Newall Measurement Systems will be demonstrating the company's absolute scale encoders at Motion and Control 2004. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems (15 September 2004)
Level transducers boast superior accuracy
Two new submersible hydrostatic level transducers are designed specifically for compatibility with Campbell Scientific data loggers.
News from Pressure Systems (15 September 2004)
Opportunities to supply offshore wind power sector
A seminar this week in Liverpool will outline opportunities to supply the offshore wind power sector in Northwest England.
News from Renewables Northwest (15 September 2004)
More power to IP66-rated drive family
Rockwell Automation has increased the maximum power rating of the IP66 version of its PowerFlex 70 AC drive from 15 to 37kW.
News from Rockwell Automation (15 September 2004)
Curemeter sets new standards in polymer processing
Rapra Technology reports a surge of interest for its own-invented SVNC scanning vibrating needle curemeter.
News from Smithers Rapra (15 September 2004)
Compound improves medical camera design
User Application Article When Smith and Nephew Endoscopy wanted to redesign its ED-3 camera head, the company turned to specialty compounder RTP Company for help in selecting the right material.
News from RTP Company (15 September 2004)
Scraper keeps linear guides running smoothly
A new version of the THK Laminated Contact Scraper is designed to extend the operating life of linear guides, especially in applications where there is a high degree of contamination.
News from THK UK (15 September 2004)
Spring-loaded side thrust pins get a grip
JW Winco has released a range of metric size zinc-plated steel side thrust pins with threaded bodies.
News from Winco (15 September 2004)
Reflectometer checks out optical data networks
The AQ7260 optical time-domain reflectometer is a compact, lightweight instrument designed to offer speed, ease of use and efficiency in the installation and servicing of optical networks.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (15 September 2004)
Sheets meet or exceed safety and egress standards
Photoluminescent sheets, which meet or exceed common safety and egress standards, glow-in-the-dark and are available in roll stock or cut to length.
News from RTP Company (15 September 2004)
Memsic thermal accelerometer backs up GPS
Memsic's thermal accelerometer will be used in Tom Tom's car navigation device, guiding when GPS signals are broken.
News from Memsic (15 September 2004)
New chair for nuclear safety advisory committee
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has announced the appointment of Mr Steve Vranch as Chair of the Nuclear Safety Advisory Committee
News from Health and Safety Executive (15 September 2004)
Rail public inquiries head for completion
The Health and Safety Commission has published its third progress report on recommendations made following recent rail Public Inquiries.
News from Health and Safety Executive (15 September 2004)
New asthma guidelines for doctors
Doctors and practice nurses were today called on to identify the possible cause of asthma when diagnosing patients, especially where the disease may be traced to the workplace.
News from Health and Safety Executive (15 September 2004)
Software searches out production capacity
Software from ABB can help manufacturers recover up to 40% of the production capacity that is wasted through stops and interruptions.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (14 September 2004)
New service offers easy intro to Europe
ARC Advisory Group has a new strategic service focused on the European manufacturing and logistics industries.
News from ARC Advisory Group (14 September 2004)
CD carries CAD models for more than 2000 fasteners
The complete range of over 2000 standard Bighead fasteners is now available as 2D and 3D CAD drawings on a free CD. Brochure Available
News from Bighead Bonding Fasteners (14 September 2004)
Software sets sail for the America's Cup
User Application Article Matlab is being used by the design team at GBR Challenge, the company behind the British entry to the 2007 America's Cup, to help maximise the performance of the yacht.
News from MathWorks (14 September 2004)
Smart robots bound for North America
Comau Robotics is introducing a completely new line of Smart robots, controls and programming terminals in North American.
News from Comau Pico (14 September 2004)
RAF Harrier Jet lands up at university
A full-size Harrier Jump Jet fighter plane will be landing at Coventry University on Tuesday 14th September.
News from Coventry University (14 September 2004)
Vision software package to show up at Photonex
Digital Inspection Systems will be launching a major update of the Scorpion Vision Software package at this year's Photonex exhibition.
News from Digital Inspection Systems (14 September 2004)
Sealed connector survives fuel-tank uses
Deutsch has responded to demand from the motorsport market for a top quality fuel-immersable connector for the demanding racing environment.
News from Deutsch (14 September 2004)
Connectors save weight on the racetrack
Deutsch is claiming a design first with the development of an innovative 5-way connector that promises to be the smallest, lightest package in racing.
News from Deutsch (14 September 2004)
Stainless-steel enclosures tackle tough tasks
Italian enclosure manufacturer ETA has a new and innovative range of stainless-steel enclosure solutions.
News from ETA Enclosures (UK) (14 September 2004)
Guide describes enclosures, cabinets and systems
Available now is an essential product selector for all specifiers and installers concerned with electronic and electrical enclosures, cabinets and complete system solutions.
News from ETA Enclosures (UK) (14 September 2004)
Event aims to bring the best together
The 2004 Emerson Global Users Exchange will be held from 25th to 29th October 2004 in Dallas, Texas.
News from Emerson Process Management - Systems and Industry (14 September 2004)
Sensor saves time in assessing emulsion stability
User Application Article A major drinks manufacturer is using the TurbiScan to speed up and improve the stability measurement of its soft drink concentrate emulsions.
News from Fullbrook Systems (14 September 2004)
Second contract follows Singapore success
Foster Wheeler Eastern Private has been awarded a further EPC contract by Merck, Sharp and Dohme.
News from Foster Wheeler (14 September 2004)
Search sorts out alternative resins
A novel online Alternative Resin Search facility helps designers and moulders replace higher cost resins and discontinued materials with a single mouse click.
News from IDES (14 September 2004)
Vision software helps cut down junk mail
User Application Article For companies performing mass mailings, robust automatic character recognition is critical for maintaining quality.
News from Industrial Vision Systems (14 September 2004)
Register "be-fore" the show to win
Visitors who preregister for the Drives and Controls Exhibition get the chance to win a fantastic Media Golf membership package for use at any one of 20 golf clubs throughout the UK. Brochure Available
News from DFA Media (14 September 2004)
Learn how to generate quotes in half the time
SolidWorks and DriveWorks will be hosting a webcast on 22nd September 2004 titled - "Learn how to generate quotes in half the time".
News from DriveWorks (14 September 2004)
Couplings help refurbish a fire-fighting icon
User Application Article After logging thousands of sea miles during 40 years of faithful service, the William Lyon MacKenzie, Toronto harbour's faithful fireboat, has received a well-deserved refurbishment.
News from Lovejoy (14 September 2004)
NCR standardises product lifecycle management
NCR Corp is standardising on MatrixOne's product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions.
News from MatrixOne (14 September 2004)
Mains leads and cord sets remain competitive
Thanks to the rise in copper prices many companies will find that the price of their mains leads, cord sets and other such items will have increased drastically.
News from Morvan Trading (14 September 2004)
Sculpture shows off novel steel mesh process
User Application Article A tensioned mesh of 1.5mm gauge, perforated, 304 stainless steel, fabricated by the Mevaco Vario process, has been supplied for a stunning sculpture which now dominates Exchange Square, Manchester.
News from Nova Metals (14 September 2004)
Catalogue boasts a wealth of background info
Norbar Torque Tools has added a wealth of technical background information to its latest products and services catalogue, making it even more useful to engineers. Brochure Available
News from Norbar Torque Tools (14 September 2004)
Software perfects cement processes
User Application Article Pavilion Technologies has installed its multivariable model predictive control cement solution on a pre-calciner dry kiln for Capitol Aggregates, based in Texas, USA.
News from Pavilion Technologies (14 September 2004)
Catalogue brings automation products together
PHD has just released its newly updated main product catalogue for 2005.
News from PHD (14 September 2004)
Sheets and rolls add UV protection
The PremierKote line of UV-resistant sheets and rolls is designed for co-extruded applications.
News from Premier Material Concepts (14 September 2004)
Long-stemmed meters measure tank contents
A new series of long-stemmed vibrating fork density and viscosity meters is ideal for top-mounted, direct-insertion into storage, mixing and process tanks.
News from Mobrey Measurement (14 September 2004)
AutoCAD tips and tricks explained at opening event
Synergis Design and Engineering Solutions Division has finalised plans for the grand opening event of its new office in Morristown, New Jersey.
News from Synergis Software (14 September 2004)
Texcel aims for ISO13485 compliance
Texcel Technology has enlisted the services of quality consultant Quamshare to help it meet the requirements of the new European Medical Devices Quality Management System Directive ISO13485:2003.
News from Texcel Technology (14 September 2004)
Rapid prototypes give students a racing edge
User Application Article Operational prototypes manufactures in nylon using selective laser sintering have helped the Oxford Brookes Formula Student Racing team to lead the UK in this year's competitions.
News from 3T RPD (14 September 2004)
Russian standards move towards Euro Norms
Exporting to Russia is not impossible, but there are some rules that need to be considered.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (14 September 2004)
HSE issues warning after 250,000 UKP port fine
Technical Background Article The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned of the need for an effective risk assessment for all persons involved in the operation of cranes after the prosecution of a Felixstowe port.
News from Health and Safety Executive (14 September 2004)
Manual handling in the printing industry
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) is holding an open meeting of its Printing Industry Advisory Committee (PIAC) on Thursday, 11 November 2004 at 10.30 am.
News from Health and Safety Executive (14 September 2004)
Practical guidance for homeworking
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published a report on homeworking providing a series of good practice case studies
News from Health and Safety Executive (14 September 2004)
Free Level Measurement Brochure
Pepperl+Fuchs introduces the 2004 Level Measurement Overview Brochure.
News from Pepperl+Fuchs USA (14 September 2004)
Scientific roof edge solution at Portsmouth
User Application Article Shorguard SG4 freestanding, permanent guardrails have recently been installed by J P Whelan Plant in association with EC-EX Engineering at the Hampshire Scientific Offices at Portsmouth
News from Whelan Plant (14 September 2004)
HVAC drives support BACnet protocol
ABB has become the first drives manufacturer to offer support for the BACnet communications protocol.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (13 September 2004)
Rotary stage boasts "best-in-class" accuracy
The ARA125 tangent rotary stage combines noncontact direct drive technology with a very low profile for demanding manufacturing, production and inspection alignment applications. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech (13 September 2004)
Data logger brings eight channels to hand
The new Dostmann electronic Daqpro multipurpose eight-channel handheld data logger has configurable inputs for 0-24mA, 0-5mV, 0-10V, NTC, Pt100, thermocouple, pulse and frequency.
News from Barber InSys (13 September 2004)
Study calls for improved product design practices
Boothroyd Dewhurst has published a benchmarking study titled "Improved product design practices would make US manufacturing more cost effective".
News from Boothroyd Dewhurst (13 September 2004)
Vandal resistant switches get the blues
The latest addition to Bulgin's family of vandal resistant switches is a blue illuminated version - a colour particularly suited to contemporary panel designs. Brochure Available
News from Bulgin Components (13 September 2004)
Metallic screen filters fit standard housings
Carbis Filtration has a range of metallic screen filters for use in industry standard filter housings.
News from Carbis Filtration (13 September 2004)
Detector keeps watch over atmospheric hydrogen
The latest detector from Crowcon allows atmospheric levels of highly flammable hydrogen to be precisely monitored in locations such as laboratories, refineries, battery rooms and fuel cell facilities. Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (13 September 2004)
Monitor checks out four different gases
Crowcon has designed a completely new personal gas monitor for simple use in demanding conditions. Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (13 September 2004)
Software checks out power monitor output
Fluke has added new report writing software for data gathered from its RPM power monitors, allowing captured databases can be analysed against the EN50160 standard. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (13 September 2004)
Russia orders fluidised catalytic cracking complex
Foster Wheeler Energy has been awarded an engineering contract by OAO Salavatnefteorgsintez for a multi-million-dollar fluidised catalytic cracking complex to be built in Russia.
News from Foster Wheeler (13 September 2004)
Company focuses on design and process optimisation
A new engineering design consultancy has been launched to help engineers to optimise their design products and processes.
News from GRM Consulting (13 September 2004)
Connector innovation recognised in Germany
Industrial interconnection specialist Harting Electric has been awarded the Top 100 quality mark for exceptional innovative performance.
News from Harting (13 September 2004)
Last chance to learn about permissioning regimes
A few tickets are still available for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) supported, Institution of Mechanical Engineers seminar on permissioning regimes.
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (13 September 2004)
Optimiser evolves improved designs
A new optimiser engine, which allows for the specification of discrete values for variables, has been added to the latest version of Infolytica's OptiNet software.
News from Infolytica (13 September 2004)
Sensor interface displays up to 12 outputs
Ircon has introduced a dedicated Multi-Sensor Interface (MSI) for its Modline 5 series of infra-red sensors.
News from Ircon (13 September 2004)
Expo features expanded symposium programme
ISA Expo returns to Houston, Texas, between 5th and 7th October 2004 at the Reliant Center.
News from ISA (13 September 2004)
Flowmeter helps ensure cheese quality
User Application Article A German cheese producer is using Krohne's Optimass Coriolis flowmeters to ensure the camembert it produces is matured evenly.
News from Krohne (13 September 2004)
Automated guard is always alert to human entry
The new Entry Exit FT-Muting Guard developed by Leuze Mayser enables a simple but essential safety function to be added to many handling and warehousing operations. Brochure Available
News from Leuze Mayser (13 September 2004)
New centre to focus on ride and handling
The Engineering Services Division of LMS International has set up a new vehicle engineering competence centre for ride and handling in Turin, Italy. Brochure Available
News from LMS International (13 September 2004)
Switchboards offers greater flexibility
The Prisma Plus range of switchboards offers users greater flexibility over low voltage electrical distribution and control by allowing any combination of Merlin Gerin or Telemecanique devices.
News from Merlin Gerin (13 September 2004)
Robust angled connectors make control connections
Hirschmann GM series connectors feature casings made from high-quality glass-fibre-reinforced plastic with an unbreakable robust design.
News from Morvan Trading (13 September 2004)
Passive encoder survives hostile environments
The MR312 ZapFree incremental rotary encoder (patent pending) is the world's first commercially available, entirely passive encoder for rotation sensing applications. Brochure Available
News from Micronor (13 September 2004)
Test management software speeds system setup
The latest version of the National Instruments TestStand test management software delivers increased software reuse and test development productivity for design and test integration. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (13 September 2004)
Nuts provide permanent load-bearing threads
PEM self-clinching nuts provide permanent load-bearing threads in metal sheets too thin to be tapped and offer a practical alternative to extruded/tapped or stamped threads.
News from PennEngineering (13 September 2004)
Irish subsidiary makes exhibition debut
Phoenix Contact, with its newly opened subsidiary in Ireland, will be launching three new ranges at the Enquip 2004 exhibition next month in Dublin.
News from Phoenix Contact (13 September 2004)
Heaters keep outdoor enclosures warm
Systems housed in enclosures going into extremely cold environments can now incorporate a 1kW heating solution with the ability to work in environments down to -33C. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (13 September 2004)
Design revisions improve fastener performance
User Application Article Stewart Golf, a leading manufacturer of luxury golf trolleys, turned to Spirol Industries to solve an engineering design problem when axle pins holding its wheels in place were shearing. Brochure Available
News from Spirol Industries (13 September 2004)
Stainless steel bellows sealed valves cut costs
Two new PN40 flanged bellows sealed valves from Spirax Sarco offer low maintenance costs for hygienic applications that demand noncorrosive equipment.
News from Spirax Sarco (13 September 2004)
Winding equipment boosts magnet capabilities
The Magnetic Specialties Division of Solar Manufacturing has installed specialised winding equipment to increase its coil winding capabilities.
News from Solar Manufacturing, Magnetic Specialties Division (13 September 2004)
Monster lights aid machine vision
New from Special Application Products is the UV series of Monster Lights from Spectrum Illumination.
News from Special Application Products (13 September 2004)
Industrial Ethernet switches go a long way
Sixnet has incorporated another new option into its line of industrial Ethernet switches. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (13 September 2004)
EKES becomes reference reseller
Theorem Solutions has signed a reseller agreement with EKES, a specialist supplier and installer of SC03 integrated stress, displacement, thermal and vibration analysis software.
News from Theorem Solutions (13 September 2004)
Right-angle gearbox resists corrosion
A new corrosion-resistant (CR) version of the Slide-Rite universal right-angle gearbox is designed to meet the demands of harsh, potentially corrosive industrial environments.
News from Tolomatic (13 September 2004)
Agreement brings on-site measurement in reach
Coventry-based Visioneering UK has entered into an agreement with Faro UK to provide on-site measurement services for manufacturers in a wide range of industries.
News from Visioneering UK (13 September 2004)
First ships equipped with anti-pollution system
User Application Article Two oil tankers fitted with the JLMD anti-pollution system are to be launched - one in South Korea in September and a second one in Tahiti in October 2004.
News from JLMD Ecologic Group (13 September 2004)
New consultant for risk assessors
Entec has appointed Avtar Barhey as a senior consultant based in the company's London office.
News from Entec UK (13 September 2004)
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