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Sunday 21 November
to Saturday 27 November 2004

Wireless I/O system claims simple installation

Anyone who needs to reliably transmit digital I/O, without wires, over a distance of up to 200m and needs quick and simple installation should look at the new WIOLink.

News from TR Control Solutions (26 November 2004)

Booklets describe hazards and how to manage them

BP's popular series of chemical process safety titles are to be published and distributed by the IChemE.

News from Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) (26 November 2004)

Novel motor line comes to North America

Davidon Industries has been selected to represent SPG Motor in selected territories in North America.

News from Davidon Industries (26 November 2004)

Electrodes clean up on orbital welding operations

 User Application Article  Air Products uses Multi Strike tungsten electrodes for its orbital welding applications.  Brochure Available 

News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (26 November 2004)

Contribution to business wins cash prize

The Engineering Integrity Society has awarded a GBP 500 prize to Jenny Auton of Macclesfield for her project at Colgate Palmolive as part of the national Year in Industry scheme.

News from Engineering Integrity Society (26 November 2004)

Gas and plasma combine to cut time

 User Application Article  The Hancoportal can be equipped with both gas and plasma heads to cut a variety of different metals and thicknesses.  Brochure Available 

News from ESAB (26 November 2004)

Transducers get the measure of wheel forces

Caesar can now offer a complete family of six-component wheel force transducers for all vehicle sizes - from compact passenger cars up to heavy trucks.

News from Caesar DataSystems (26 November 2004)

Rotary actuator range expands its coverage

Specifiers and users of rotary actuators now have access to two new solutions with the recent expansion of the Crab rotary actuator product portfolio.  Brochure Available 

News from SKF UK (26 November 2004)

Promotion for Paraskeva

Autodesk has further strengthened its commitment to the European market with the promotion of Mark Paraskeva to the newly created role of Vice President, Northern Europe.  Brochure Available 

News from Autodesk (26 November 2004)

The future of Britain's electricity supply

One of the UK's leading power experts is to give a key address at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers about the future of the country's electricity supply.

News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (26 November 2004)

Approval opens up UK rail industry market

AV Technology (AVT) is now Link-up approved, making it eligible to supply its structural monitoring and remote visual inspection services to the UK rail industry.  Brochure Available 

News from AV Technology (26 November 2004)

Alliance member to support Irish drives users

Thrige-Scott in Belfast has become the latest company to join ABB Drives Alliance, providing round-the-clock support for users of variable speed drives in Northern Ireland.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (26 November 2004)

Moulded vehicle parts oust aluminium originals

Thrust ring components for heavy duty vehicle transmissions moulded from a high performance Peek material offer less surface abrasion and longer life than the aluminium components they replace.

News from Minnesota Rubber and Plastics (26 November 2004)

Interface panel for real-time operational access

The G306 operator interface panel is the latest addition to the powerful G3 HMI Series.

News from Red Lion Controls (26 November 2004)

Delay for update to Machinery Directive

The revised version of the Machinery Directive is not likely to be introduced before 2009.

News from TUV Rheinland UK (26 November 2004)

Flush-faced couplings avoid hydraulic spills

Parker Hannifin has extended its range of flush-faced couplings with the introduction of the new FEF and FEM Series.  Brochure Available 

News from Parker Hannifin (26 November 2004)

Cameras promise improved resolution vision

The Oscar range of ultra-high-resolution colour FireWire cameras from Allied Vision Technology are based on high-sensitivity Sony CCD sensors.  Brochure Available 

News from Firstsight Vision (25 November 2004)

Building compliance testing comes to hand

SureTest testers perform loop impedance and residual current device (RCD) testing to BS7671 and provide full compliance with the 16th Edition wiring regulations.  Brochure Available 

News from Ideal Industries (UK) (25 November 2004)

Interferometer aids online part inspection

Polytec has a new high-precision white-light interferometer for online part inspection and production/quality control.

News from Polytec (25 November 2004)

Serial servers distribute multiple messages

B and B Electronics has enhanced its family of serial servers, so now serial data can be sent over intranets or the Internet to up to eight client locations anywhere in the world.

News from B and B Electronics Manufacturing Company (25 November 2004)

Bearings specified for new Chinese mill

The Morgoil Bearing Division of Morgan Construction Company has received a contract to manufacture Morgoil bearings for Tangshan Iron and Steel, of Tangshan City, in the People's Republic of China.

News from Morgan Construction Company (25 November 2004)

Plastics technology is well received

Technology from Azo was very well received at this year's K exhibition.

News from Ingredient Handling Solutions (25 November 2004)

All roads roam to Leeds for Newton Derby

Leeds has added another leading company to its expanding industrial portfolio with the relocation of Newton Derby, part of the MP Industries Group.

News from Winder (25 November 2004)

Female engineering students celebrate awards

Two female engineering students were celebrating today after receiving engineering awards from Ford Motor Company at the Young Women Engineer of the Year award ceremony held in London.

News from Institution of Incorporated Engineers (25 November 2004)

Daudt brings manufacturing experience

Wago Corp has appointed Karie Daudt as Regional Sales Manager covering the area of Minnesota, North and South Dakota and Western Wisconsin.

News from Wago Corp (25 November 2004)

Solenoid-locking switch aids safety downsizing

All the key designer benefits of small size, high holding force and robust metal construction are provided by Guardmaster's new 440G-MT, solenoid-locking switch.

News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (25 November 2004)

Compressors meet demands for clean, dry air

A range of oil-lubricated and oil-less air compressors is claimed to offer an unrivalled combination of low noise levels, reliability, long life and low maintenance.

News from Gast Group - Jun-Air (25 November 2004)

Electropneumatic products aid ATEX compliance

Festo will be exhibiting its latest ATEX-compliant products on Stand 17 at HazardEx 2005.  Brochure Available 

News from Festo (25 November 2004)

ATEX-approved pumps offer infinitely variable flow

The EGX and EKR series of air driven pumps are capable of handling a wide range of media and come with ATEX approval.

News from Heypac (25 November 2004)

User friendly CNC boosts company sales

Third-quarter figures for ACI Europe reveal that the company is on budget for the year for sales of Acu-Rite, Anilam and Metronics CNC and DRO systems.

News from ACI (UK) (25 November 2004)

Basestation collects loadcell data

The Radiolink plus is a new basestation for collecting data from the top selling range of loadcells from Straightpoint.

News from Straightpoint (UK) (25 November 2004)

Compact unit prevents contaminate backflow

Honeywell has launched its BA295 series of compact backflow preventers, which ensure contaminated water cannot flow back into the public mains supply.

News from Honeywell Control Systems (25 November 2004)

Probe speeds machine setup

The MarTest 802 EW measuring probe provides machine operators with a fast, easy way to set up their milling and EDM machines.

News from Mahr Federal (25 November 2004)

Website gains spring design tips

An extensive spring design tip section has been added to the Rockford Spring Company website.

News from Rockford Spring Company (25 November 2004)

Power metering cubicles made to order

Now available from Kenda Electronic Systems is a turnkey service for the design, manufacture and site commissioning of high-accuracy metering (HAM) cubicles.

News from Kenda Electronic Systems (25 November 2004)

Heavy-duty diverter handles abrasive materials

The Salina Vortex Aggregate Diverter offers customers a heavy duty, maintenance friendly diverter capable of handling abrasive materials in gravity flow applications.

News from Salina Vortex Corp (25 November 2004)

Newsletter discusses powder technology

Powder Technology now has a bimonthly newsletter discussing industry news and company announcements along with the odd brainteaser - just in case the technology news is not challenging enough.

News from Powder Technology (PTI) (25 November 2004)

Convert DWG files to images without AutoCAD

AnyDWG to Image Converter is a full-featured DWG to image convertor.

News from AnyDWG Software (25 November 2004)

Pump specification software joins the mainstream

The Spaix ProjectAdapter is a data exchange module that connects the Spaix PumpSelector with other software systems such as SAP or MS Navision.

News from VSX - Vogel Software (25 November 2004)

Machines boast flexibility to weld anywhere

Go-anywhere welding flexibility is the boast for the Esab OrigoTig 150 and 200 welding machines.  Brochure Available 

News from ESAB (25 November 2004)

Website provides instant access to gas spring data

Industrial Gas Springs has a new website that provides instant access to detailed selection and applications information across the company's comprehensive product range.

News from Industrial Gas Springs (25 November 2004)

Camera gathers 3D data at speed

A new series of Ranger vision cameras is capable of acquiring 20,000 3D profiles per second.  Brochure Available 

News from Lambda Photometrics (25 November 2004)

Earth monitor reduces static discharge dangers

The Eltex TCO030 ground monitoring unit minimises the risk of static buildup when transferring or mixing flammable or potentially explosive materials.

News from Arrowquint (25 November 2004)

Contrast sensor detects register marks

The S65-W series is an advanced contrast sensor for the detection of register marks and other neutral or coloured targets.

News from Datasensor (UK) (25 November 2004)

Guarding system offers speedy access

Rapid Fix from Troax is a guarding system designed to comply with the demands for security and protection within industry.

News from Micromech (25 November 2004)

Analyser is clear about energy and disturbance

LEM's new Analyst 3P energy and disturbance analyser boasts the widest range of measurements with the clearest display and analysis capabilities in its class.

News from LEM Instruments (25 November 2004)

Simple drive provides easy machine upgrade

 User Application Article  Fletcher Moorland has upgraded a custom plate-brushing machine for world famous pottery manufacturer Wedgwood using the simple, compact smd drive.  Brochure Available 

News from Lenze-ACTech (25 November 2004)

Chassis offers rugged computing platform

Advantech has launched its IPC-7220 industrial computer chassis, the next-generation wall-mountable industrial node with a claimed high capacity for ATX motherboards.  Brochure Available 

News from Advantech (UK) (24 November 2004)

Mixing head speeds robotic adhesive dispensing

Dispense Works has introduced a fully integrated and compact positive displacement meter mixing head for two-part adhesive dispensing applications.

News from Dispense Works (24 November 2004)

Thermometers offer food for thought

The Digitron Foodpro family of thermometers is designed for food service and food inspection applications.

News from UK Instruments and Controls (24 November 2004)

OEM pressure transducer uses micromachined sensor

Designed for a broad spectrum of OEM applications, the Ashcroft G2 pressure transducer is based on a proven design of micromachined sensor.

News from UK Instruments and Controls (24 November 2004)

O-rings handle hostile sealing environments

Specialist sealing products company Dichtomatik has added Teflon-encapsulated O-rings to its range.  Brochure Available 

News from Dichtomatik (24 November 2004)

Modelling software cuts out constraining sequences

CoCreate Software has released a new version of its OneSpace Designer CAD and data management software.

News from CoCreate Software (24 November 2004)

Polyester films enable high-definition overlays

 User Application Article  Autotex polyester films enable Danielson to produce high-definition photographic-quality keyboard overlays from screen printing systems.  Brochure Available 

News from MacDermid Autotype (24 November 2004)

Electromechanical buyers can earn a free tester

Farnell InOne, has significantly increased its electromechanical product range with the addition of a further 750 products.

News from Farnell (24 November 2004)

O-ring chain claims lifetime lubrication

Ring Leader O-ring chain is specifically designed for applications that don't permit regular lubrication, requiring the chain to depend on initial factory lubrication throughout its service life.

News from Diamond Chain Company (24 November 2004)

Three in one from differential pressure device

The DMD 341 differential pressure measurement device combines a DP sensor, four-digit display, one or two switch outputs and an analogue output.

News from Impress Sensors and Systems (24 November 2004)

Online survey to influence upgrade programme

Bentley is surveying AutoCAD users facing Autodesk's forced retirement programme, and all respondents will receive a free gift.

News from Bentley Systems (UK) (24 November 2004)

Compact steppers are easy to integrate

The DCM8028 and DCM8055 are high performance micro stepping chopper drives that provide a cost effective solution for production volume requirements.

News from Servotechnic (24 November 2004)

Powder alloy cements tough applications

Eutectic UK has developed and patented a new spray-and-fused powder alloy for one of the toughest corrosion and wear applications available, leading to significant cost savings.

News from Eutectic Company (24 November 2004)

Aussie distributor comes up with the goods

Litre Meter has received the first order from its new distributor Pressure Dynamics based in Perth, Australia.

News from Litre Meter (24 November 2004)

Design system does it in half the time

 User Application Article  By using the Total Modelling design system, Mexican company Artesanias Finas en Estano has halved the time taken to create a novel range of promotional items for the local tequila industry.  Brochure Available 

News from Delcam (24 November 2004)

Digital strain puck adds CANopen option

A CANopen version of the DCell digital strain puck is now available from Celsum Technologies.  Brochure Available 

News from Celsum Technologies (24 November 2004)

Learn all about Ethernet online

New from OTT, LanNet comprises two interactive, multimedia e-learning courses that offer broad training in Ethernet local area networks.

News from Optical Technology Training (24 November 2004)

Piano wire ousts traditional steel crossbands

Harpscreen piano wire screens, a proven choice for all makes and models of screening equipment now offer an alternative to traditional steel crossbands.

News from Harpscreen GB (24 November 2004)

LabView turns to control system design

A new suite of control design and simulation tools extends the LabView graphical development environment to the design, implementation and test of control systems.  Brochure Available 

News from National Instruments (24 November 2004)

Businesses can resolve their own skills needs

New findings reveal that UK plc holds vocational qualifications in high esteem and recognises the role industry has to play in the provision of such education but is failing to take sufficient action.

News from Foundation Degrees (23 November 2004)

Progressive scan camera aids industrial inspection

The CV-M8CL is a 2Mpixel Bayer CFA colour camera from JAI Pulnix that has 1600 x 1200 resolution.

News from JAI (23 November 2004)

Foils suit automotive and aerospace applications

Morgan Advanced Ceramics is now offering melt-spun foil through its Wesgo Metals Division.

News from Morgan Advanced Ceramics (23 November 2004)

Lithium-ion cell finds new markets

Saft is launching a high-performance version of its Li-ion MP 176065 cell targeted at markets including military, medical, communications, instrumentation and tracking applications.  Brochure Available 

News from Saft Batteries (23 November 2004)

Budget stages combine steppers with leadscrews

Servotechnic has introduced a new range of low-cost linear stages.

News from Servotechnic (23 November 2004)

Boxes boast robust protection

OKW's Robust-Boxes have been designed for harsher environments where electronics need protection from water and dust, as well as bumps and knocks.

News from OKW Enclosures (23 November 2004)

Bespoke systems answer measurement demands

 User Application Article  Development of control and measurement instrumentation for wave power units is just one of the bespoke projects currently under way at Synectic Design.

News from Synectic Design (23 November 2004)

Meter measures water vapour transmission

Water vapour is extraordinarily invasive, and the wastage it causes costs UK businesses hundreds of millions of pounds each year, according to Versaperm.

News from Versaperm (23 November 2004)

Lever probe features digital output

Solartron's new digital lever probe offers an accuracy of +/-1um, a measurement range of 500um and better than 0.15um repeatability.

News from Solartron Metrology (23 November 2004)

Astute choice speeds hull welding

 User Application Article  When the BAE Systems received an order for three Astute class attack submarines for the Royal Navy, it wanted to improve the efficiency with which the annular hull sections were welded together.  Brochure Available 

News from ESAB (23 November 2004)

High performance alternative for position sensing

Sensor-Technik has introduced a high performance alternative to resolvers, angular sensors, potentiometers and other analogue position indicators.  Brochure Available 

News from Sensor-Technik UK (23 November 2004)

Subscription scheme offers translation savings

A new subscription scheme offers savings of up to 20% on the cost of converting CAD geometry, assembly structures and attributes using Theorem Solutions' online data translation service.

News from Theorem Solutions (23 November 2004)

Electronic aerosol improves drug delivery

 User Application Article  A novel technology that enables liquid medication to be inhaled through the lungs with up to 90% efficiency is set to be more widely commercialised for a range of liquid and dense suspension drugs.

News from Technology Partnership (23 November 2004)

Stepper motor drives encompassed by Allen Bradley

Advanced Micro Controls has fortified its position as the premier manufacturer of Allen Bradley compatible stepper motor control products.

News from AMCI (23 November 2004)

Tolerance rings reel in miniature assemblies

 User Application Article  Surface treatment of metal components used to mount miniature bearings can make accurate control of dimensions difficult.  Brochure Available 

News from Rencol Tolerance Rings (23 November 2004)

Brass and brazing go hand in hand

 Technical Background Article  Brazing is synonymous with brass: not only is brazing an ideal method of joining brass but brass itself is often used as a filler when brazing steel.

News from Copper Development Association (23 November 2004)

Slip rings suit space-constrained applications

IDM Electronics has developed a new miniature version of its popular H Series range of slip-ring assemblies.

News from IDM Electronics (23 November 2004)

Laser surface velocimeter cuts industrial waste

A new industrial laser surface velocimeter (LSV) has been introduced by Polytec, the leader in LSV and laser vibrometry instrumentation.  Brochure Available 

News from Lambda Photometrics (23 November 2004)

Rotary sensor boasts all-round performance

A new rotary sensor/control from Piher incorporates technology that makes it possible to give feedback across the full 360-degree rotational angle.  Brochure Available 

News from Piher International (23 November 2004)

Single source simplifies controller specification

 User Application Article  The multiple design and production skills of Custom Design Technologies have combined to provide a leading commercial kitchen cleaning system with a control board, keypad and PCB enclosure.

News from Custom Design Technologies (23 November 2004)

Colour sensor is a discriminating type

The CVS1 colour vision sensor offers a simple yet effective solution to complex quality control applications where the ability to distinguish rather than simply detect colours is required.

News from Sick (UK) (23 November 2004)

Modelling software features at medical device show

Delcam will demonstrate the latest version of its PowerShape hybrid modelling CAD software at the Medical Device Technology exhibition to be held at the UK NEC on 16th and 17th February 2005.  Brochure Available 

News from Delcam (23 November 2004)

Relays aim for for position control applications

iSmart intelligent relays feature enhanced memories, inbuilt high-speed counters and a pulsewidth-modulated output that makes them ideal for position control applications.

News from IMO Precision Controls (23 November 2004)

Electrical calculations in the Palm of your hand

Business Industrial Network has increased its industrial product line with a new industrial software suite designed for the Palm PDA operating systems.

News from Business Industrial Network (23 November 2004)

Rules to drive Armstrong's product management

 User Application Article  Armstrong Pumps is to implement RuleStream's RPM rules-driven product management solution to efficiently scale its product development processes.

News from RuleStream Corp (23 November 2004)

Interlock system now offers AC switching

The popular Magnasafe MS6 machine-guard safety interlock system is now available with AC switching.

News from Mechan Controls (23 November 2004)

Courses support the automotive supply chain

Help for engineers in the automotive supply chain to develop their knowledge and skills is offered through Skills4Auto-supported courses at Birmingham's Technology Innovation Centre (TIC).

News from Technology Innovation Centre (23 November 2004)

Steel prices outstrip potatoes

High steel prices are now starting to bite, according to the MEPS International Steel Review.

News from MEPS (International) (23 November 2004)

Director outlines stainless growth strategy

Nigel Ward, the new Director of the British Stainless Steel Association has outlined some new initiatives for the association to address the lack of growth in the UK for the demand of stainless steel.

News from British Stainless Steel Association (23 November 2004)

Data management takes web services onboard

CoCreate Software has incorporated Systinet Server for Java into its CAD data management product, Model Manager.

News from CoCreate Software (23 November 2004)

White paper explains design data managment

A new white paper, "Model Manager: managing design data in the interconnected enterprise", is available from the CoCreate website.

News from CoCreate Software (23 November 2004)

Chemical engineering bucks undergraduate trend

The intake to chemical engineering first degree courses in the UK has risen for the third year running.

News from Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) (23 November 2004)

Laser sensor modules detect in high ambient light

Photonic Products has added TTL modulation options to its Photon Module range of laser diode modules.  Brochure Available 

News from Photonic Products (23 November 2004)

DSM licenses innovation engineering software

DSM's agreement with Aspen Technology gives it global access to a broad range of aspenONE engineering and innovation solutions.

News from Aspen Technology (23 November 2004)

US steel consumption remains healthy

In the USA, real consumption remains healthy but distributors' inventories are high, according to the MEPS international steel market roundup.

News from MEPS (International) (22 November 2004)

High-pressure hydraulics position subsea anchors

 User Application Article  Hydraulics engineered to deliver safe, reliable and precise power in challenging environments have been used in the laying of an 80km string of subsea pipeline anchors off Australia's NW coast.

News from Enerpac (22 November 2004)

Boost for industrial vision

Cognex has added the In-Sight 5100C colour vision sensor and the In-Sight 5101 high-resolution model to its 5000 Series of industrial-grade vision sensors.

News from Cognex UK (22 November 2004)

Website gains instant online quoting system

Rittal has introduced what it described as an instant online quoting system via its website.  Brochure Available 

News from Rittal (22 November 2004)

Chip bonders need high resolution vision

 User Application Article  F and K Delvotec Bondtechnik in Munich uses integrated machine vision from Cognex.

News from Cognex UK (22 November 2004)

Dyckerhoff selects advanced process control

Pavilion Technologies has been selected by Dyckerhoff to implement kiln and mill advanced process control (APC) across several sites in Europe.

News from Pavilion Technologies (22 November 2004)

Automated inspection speeds potentiometer output

 User Application Article  A new vision system in place at Piher can inspect up to 100 potentiometers per minute.

News from Cognex UK (22 November 2004)

Blake takes charge

Elma Electronic has appointed Martin Blake to run its UK enclosures and backplanes operation, replacing Dave Mellor who has moved to America to head up a company acquired by Elma.

News from Elma Electronic UK (22 November 2004)

Self-cleaning submersible pump design available

Rotorflush has developed and test marketed a submersible pump with an integral self-cleaning intake screen, and now seeks a partner to further commercialise this technology.

News from Rotorflush Filters (22 November 2004)

Fasteners receive aerospace approval

Alcoa Fastening Systems (AFS) has obtained SBAC (Society of British Aerospace Companies) approval.  Brochure Available 

News from Alcoa Fastening Systems (22 November 2004)

Leak detectors go on eBay

Logis-Tech Associates has opened an online store via eBay.  Brochure Available 

News from Logis-Tech Associates (22 November 2004)

Emergency stop save panel space

The compact the Series 61 E-Stop is tested to full international operational and safety standards and is protected against water and dirt ingress to IP65.  Brochure Available 

News from EAO (22 November 2004)

Production monitoring boosts equipment efficiency

 User Application Article  An ABB production monitoring system has helped the plastic pouch department at Baxter Healthcare's factory to increase its overall equipment efficiency from 71.5% to 81.6%.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (22 November 2004)

New line competes with traditional processes

Poeton Industries reckons its latest Apticote 300 coating line is so energy efficient it can compete with conventional hard anodising processes for most high-quality applications.

News from Poeton Industries (22 November 2004)

Reduced cost for online translation service

Savings of up to 70% on the cost of converting CAD geometry, assembly structure and attribute data are now available from Theorem Solutions.

News from Theorem Solutions (22 November 2004)

Redco joins the MTA

Redco International Tools of Coventry has joined the MTA.

News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (22 November 2004)

Promotion for Picone

Tony Picone has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer and President of Mahr Federal.

News from Mahr Federal (22 November 2004)

Electrical software is ready for 2005 legislation

Amtech Power Software has now released the new 2005 version of its electrical design software.  Brochure Available 

News from Amtech Power Software (22 November 2004)

EMI-free actuators counter terrorist threats

 User Application Article  Specially adapted pneumatic components from Parker Hannifin form part of a novel portable analysis system for use in the war against terrorism.  Brochure Available 

News from Parker Hannifin (22 November 2004)

Drive boasts improved vector control

The SJ200 series is the first drive to feature Hitachi's new iSLV (intelligent sensorless vector control) technology for dramatically improved performance.

News from Silverteam (22 November 2004)

Sensors cut out the mercury

Now available from switching and sensor specialist AX Distribution is an extensive range of non-mercury motion, vibration, shock, tip and tilt sensors.

News from AX Distribution (22 November 2004)

New process is green route to anodised titanium

Tecan has developed a novel environmentally friendly process for the anodising of titanium parts.

News from Tecan (22 November 2004)

Omron to create integrated programming solution

Omron is to distribute Delmia Automation as its new collaborative programming desktop for control engineers.

News from Delmia (22 November 2004)

Smart transfer switch brings backup power online

The MultiSwitch is an intelligent automatic transfer switch that can be powered from two independent sources to achieve standby power protection should one source fail suddenly.

News from Riello UPS (22 November 2004)

Positive displacement pumps reduce manual handling

The positive displacement action of Widethroat W pumps makes them ideal for use with bulky materials, such as animal byproducts, brewery and fruit and vegetable waste.

News from Mono Pumps (22 November 2004)

CD brings conference papers together

The Engineering Integrity Society (EIS) has compiled a second archive CD ROM including PowerPoint presentations and selected papers from meetings and conferences from 2001 to 2003.

News from Engineering Integrity Society (22 November 2004)

Framework targets automotive PLM

A new PLM initiative creates a leading-edge open-standards-based platform for computer aided engineering simulation and analysis for the global automotive industry.

News from IBM Product Lifecycle Management Solutions (22 November 2004)

Linear motion components suit speacialised uses

Schneeberger has released a new line of specialised linear motion components.

News from Schneeberger (22 November 2004)

Voice of the CAD industry seeks new members

The CAD Society has devised new membership plans and a redesigned website.

News from CAD Society (22 November 2004)

Course combines safety management and machinery

Pilz Automation Technology is offering a new IOSH "Managing safety" course that incorporates machinery safety.

News from Pilz Automation Technology (22 November 2004)

Safety relays enter hazardous areas

Pilz is launching a PNOZ Ex safety monitoring relay with an input circuit certified for use in hazardous areas.

News from Pilz Automation Technology (22 November 2004)

Free trial for machine data collection software

DLoG (UK) is offering manufacturers across all industry sectors the opportunity to install its latest Prisma machine data collection and OEE analysis software free of charge for a three month period.

News from DLoG (UK) (22 November 2004)

Connection range uses latest shrink technology

Bartec has introduced a further connection range using the latest "shrink technology" for Ex areas.

News from Bartec UK (22 November 2004)

Unsworth takes to the field

In line with its UK expansion strategy, Chint Europe has appointed Ken Unsworth as Field Sales Manager.

News from Chint Europe (UK) (22 November 2004)

Four new members for UKIVA

Flir systems, Schneider Electric UK, V Cubed and Imperx have joined the UK Industrial Vision Association.

News from UK Industrial Vision Association (22 November 2004)

Screw offers sensitive micrometer adjustment

Sensitive micrometer adjustment can be provided using the new Elesa GN727 in either flange or side mounting formats.  Brochure Available 

News from Elesa (UK) (22 November 2004)

Mixer has no moving parts

Stem Drive submersible, fluidic mixers are for mixing and aerating liquids and slurries in chemical, process, food manufacturing and water and effluent treatment industries.

News from Stem Drive (22 November 2004)

Record month for fastener sales

Northern Precision reports a record sales month during October and is on target to supply over 47 million product items this year.

News from Northern Precision (22 November 2004)

Full service for complex HMI solutions

A comprehensive customer solutions service from EAO aims to ensure that complex HMI solutions are integrated seamlessly into customer projects, on schedule and on budget.  Brochure Available 

News from EAO (22 November 2004)

More options for flagship digital servo

Parker Hannifin's Electromechanical Automation Division has made extensive enhancements and additions to its flagship Compax3 digital servo family.  Brochure Available 

News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation (22 November 2004)

Gearboxes and couplings gain ATEX approval

Several types of Tandler's spiral bevel gearboxes and couplings are now ATEX rated.  Brochure Available 

News from Tandler Precision (22 November 2004)

Servos move to precise positioning

ServoMove systems claim to offer industrial automation specialists an elegant, modular and cost effective solution to precision positioning tasks.  Brochure Available 

News from SKF UK (22 November 2004)

Side thrust pins combine steel with plastics

Available now from JW Winco is a range of of metric size side thrust pins.

News from Winco (22 November 2004)

Conference delegates pass on tricks and tips

Over 200 Autodesk customers took the opportunity to pick up highly valuable ideas, tips and tricks at the second UK Autodesk Inventor User Conference at the University of Nottingham.  Brochure Available 

News from Autodesk (22 November 2004)

Charging block is designed for remote mounting

Parker Hannifin's remote charging and gauging (RCG) block is claimed to make it easy to maintain the correct precharge pressure in a hydropneumatic accumulator.  Brochure Available 

News from Parker Hannifin (22 November 2004)

Website shows off new image

Amot has launched a new website and the company has also unveiled a new corporate identity and logo reflecting its global strategy in the rotating equipment market.  Brochure Available 

News from AMOT (22 November 2004)

Nitrogen technology finds automotive uses

 User Application Article  Parker Hannifin is seeing its nitrogen generation technology being used more and more across the broad church that is the automotive industry.  Brochure Available 

News from Parker Hannifin - Process Air and Gas (22 November 2004)

Swordfish stakes its claim to safer cutting

Speciality Welds is launching its new Swordfish, an arc-cutting electrode that is said to be a safer alternative to oxy-fuel cutting.

News from Speciality Welds (22 November 2004)

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