News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 28 November
to Saturday 4 December 2004
New name for Eurotherm Drives
Eurotherm Drives, the largest British manufacturer of variable speed drives, has changed its name to SSD Drives.
News from Parker Hannifin - SSD ( 3 December 2004)
Detector sniffs out six dangerous gases
The Firefly MGD-2 multiple gas detector from Orthos has been developed to mimic the human nose as an excellent detector of fire or combustion by measuring the gases they emit. Brochure Available
News from Orthos (Engineering) ( 3 December 2004)
New name in flexible hose assemblies
The UK's two most experienced suppliers of hygienic flexible hose assemblies have merged.
News from FlexRite Chemgiene ( 3 December 2004)
Grand milestone for alarm software
Industrial Control Software, the producer of IMAC alarm monitoring and analysis software solutions, has now sold more than 1000 systems worldwide.
News from ICS (Industrial Control Software) ( 3 December 2004)
Wallchart celebrates 15 years of fasteners
WTI Fasteners, the UK manufacturer of wire thread inserts and thread repair kits, has now been in business for 15 years.
News from WTI Fasteners ( 3 December 2004)
Flow sensor combines performance with safety
The new UQS7 from Barksdale is claimed to provide new levels of performance and safety in flow monitoring and control of liquids. Brochure Available
News from Barksdale Control Products ( 3 December 2004)
Health and safety training packages come on CD-ROM
The IChemE has updated three of its major training packages.
News from Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) ( 3 December 2004)
Falgoust to direct plastics sales
GI Plastek of Newburyport, Massachusetts has appointed Lee Falgoust to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing.
News from GI Plastek ( 3 December 2004)
Technical binder combines full set of datasheets
November saw the launch of the new Roemheld Technical Binder. Brochure Available
News from Roemheld UK ( 3 December 2004)
Group to promote simulation in North America
NAFEMS, the International Association for the Engineering Analysis Community, have launched an e-mail based discussion group for the North American analysis community.
News from NAFEMS ( 3 December 2004)
PLM spreads into process, power and petroleum
Hydro-Quebec is the first owner-operator in the hydroelectric industry to use digital 3D design technology for the development of its future facilities.
News from IBM Product Lifecycle Management Solutions ( 3 December 2004)
Seals company hosts group expansion
The Ashton Group of Companies is making its own contribution to halt the UK-wide manufacturing decline.
News from Ashton Seals ( 3 December 2004)
EU initiative aims to boost micropart solutions
Recognition of its market-leading expertise, in the design and manufacture of high-precision micro metal components, has been afforded to Weymouth based Tecan.
News from Tecan ( 3 December 2004)
Graco recognises top trading partner
Hi-Tec Spray's reputation as the top surface coatings technology specialist in the UK has been recognised with a special award from one of the world's biggest fluid handling equipment manufacturers.
News from Hi-Tec Spray ( 3 December 2004)
Distribution to boost presence in machine vision
Sony Europe's Image Sensing Solutions division has appointed MultiPix Imaging as a value added reseller in the UK and Ireland for the company's full range of machine vision camera modules.
News from Sony Europe - Image Sensing Solutions ( 3 December 2004)
Device locks out pneumatic energy
A novel Pneumatic Lockout device effectively isolates potentially hazardous pneumatic energy without costly tool modifications or inconvenient inline valves.
News from Panduit ( 3 December 2004)
Seminar shows Profibus plus points
The recent process and hybrid industry seminar organised by the UK Profibus Group was very well attended by users from a wide range of industries.
News from Profibus Group ( 3 December 2004)
Mini-solenoid valve boasts low energy consumption
Asco Joucomatic's new 302 Series mini-solenoid valve offers the lowest energy consumption on the market: just 0.5W for a flow rate of 11 litre/min. Brochure Available
News from Asco Numatics ( 3 December 2004)
Small claims made for linear stepper actuator
With a step increment of 0.02mm/step, the LC15 miniature captive linear stepper actuator is claimed to be the smallest commercially available linear actuator in the world.
News from Servotechnic ( 3 December 2004)
Pressure switches take more duties onboard
The microprocessor based DS4 and DS6 offer all the standard functions of a pressure switch but have the added advantage of being fully programmable.
News from Impress Sensors and Systems ( 3 December 2004)
Flow meter moves into hazardous areas
Solartron Mobrey has launched an ATEX EExd-compliant variable area flowmetering solution for the oil and gas, chemical and energy industries.
News from Mobrey Measurement ( 3 December 2004)
Range dominates in linear motion technology
The IEF Werner range now dominates the linear motion technology division at RA Rodriguez.
News from Rodriguez (UK) ( 3 December 2004)
Hand and power tools on special offer
During the week commencing 6th December 2004 Rapid is launching the latest in a series of promotions, this time focusing on hand and power tools. Brochure Available
News from Rapid Electronics ( 3 December 2004)
Hydraulic refit helps boost ferry capacity
User Application Article Bosch Rexroth has supplied hydraulic lifting cylinders and associated control systems for new high level linkspan bridges at Southampton and East Cowes on the Isle of Wight.
News from Bosch Rexroth - Hydraulics ( 3 December 2004)
Lubrication system delivers a consistent film
The MicroCoat MC800 lubrication system gives metal stampers the flexibility to coat stock from less than 1 up to 48in wide with a fine, consistent film of oil.
News from EFD ( 3 December 2004)
Valve dispenses for precision assembly
The 741MD-SS MicroDot dispense valve is designed for precision assembly operations where fluid deposits as small as 0.004in in diameter are required.
News from EFD ( 3 December 2004)
I/O modules bring multiple-drive systems together
Rockwell Automation has made two new additions to the Allen-Bradley 1769 family of I/O devices.
News from Rockwell Automation ( 3 December 2004)
Software smooths the way to PLM
FindView Product Data Alchemist is a novel product claimed to directly addresses the biggest hurdle to rapid PLM business value by automating discovery of all existing product data assets.
News from Product Sight ( 3 December 2004)
Tools simplify AS-i network implementation
Three new AS-interface tools are now available to help implement an effective AS-i network.
News from Turck ( 3 December 2004)
Analogue sensors claim the edge
A new range of high-performance low-cost analogue inductive sensors is claimed to have many advantages over digital inductive sensors.
News from Contrinex UK ( 3 December 2004)
Interferometric sensor measures sandwich size
User Application Article Measuring the thickness of the air layer sandwiched between two glass plates was a recent application that needed some critical thinking.
News from Armstrong Optical ( 3 December 2004)
Hydraulic piston pumps go to China
Rotary Power has appointed two new agents in China to meet the increasing demand for its products in this rapidly developing market.
News from Rotary Power ( 3 December 2004)
Grease combats traditional bearing seizure
Kluber Lubrication has developed a new high performance lubricating grease for bearings subject to continuous pivoting or oscillation. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB ( 3 December 2004)
Laser sensor tunes in for water detection
User Application Article The innovative SA1W sensor is able to detect any liquid or paste containing water molecules - without contact.
News from Idec Electronics ( 3 December 2004)
Thermal imager tackles industrial tasks
The IR928 is a lightweight, high-sensitivity thermal imaging camera using the latest uncooled microbolometer array technology now available from Armstrong Optical.
News from Armstrong Optical ( 3 December 2004)
Optics to advance atmospheric research
Optical Surfaces has been selected to supply key optics for a new Lidar system that will be implemented on the Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements Large Atmospheric Research aircraft.
News from Optical Surfaces ( 3 December 2004)
Thermal printers feature flexible formats
When flexible printing is a major criterion then the multiple papers sizes handled by MHTP and MCTP thermal mechanisms provide an answer.
News from DED ( 3 December 2004)
Institution applauds Brown's tax U-turn
The IEE has welcomed Gordon Brown's pre-budget pledge to undo the tax changes that have, inadvertently, prompted a dramatic decline in spinout activity from academic research. Brochure Available
News from Institution of Engineering and Technology ( 3 December 2004)
Dispenser is precise about small volumes
The Model SMTRH offers precision ultra-low-volume submicrolitre dispensing, making it ideal for medical diagnostic, biomedical and analytical instrumentation.
News from Fluid Metering ( 3 December 2004)
High-pressure sensor survives big spikes
The P12000 series pressure sensor combines thin-film strain-gauge technology with a robust diaphragm construction makes it ideally suited to medium- to high-pressure applications.
News from Polaron Controls ( 3 December 2004)
Health and safety guidance on handling metals
The Health and Safety Executive is publishing a new full colour book providing guidance to all those involved with the production, storage, transport and use of steel and similar metal stock.
News from Health and Safety Executive ( 3 December 2004)
Laser scan micrometer aids fibre testing
User Application Article Dia-Stron uses a Mitutoyo laser scan micrometer to help evaluate the tensile properties of cotton, hair, carbon fibre, Kevlar and other fibres as thin as 5um in its automated testing machines. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) ( 2 December 2004)
Siemens stars in the North West
The electronics company Siemens has beaten off strong competition from across the region to win the prestigious 2004 North West Manufacturer of the Year award.
News from Manufacturing Institute ( 2 December 2004)
NAFEMS and Micado to pool resources
NAFEMS and Micado have signed a memorandum of understanding to enable future collaboration and co-operation between the organisations.
News from NAFEMS ( 2 December 2004)
Autosport engineers to receive free workshop
Delcam is to host a free workshop on the latest developments in machining and inspection technology at the NEC, Birmingham, on 13th January, the first day of the Autosport Engineering Exhibition. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 2 December 2004)
Saudi plant orders two heaters
Foster Wheeler Energy has been awarded a contract to design and supply two heaters for Gulf Farabi Petrochemicals Company for its grassroots n-paraffin and linear alkyl benzene plant in Saudi Arabia.
News from Foster Wheeler ( 2 December 2004)
Enclosures offer ultimate protection from water
A range of compact enclosures offers protection to IP69K as well as corrosion resistance. Brochure Available
News from Rittal ( 2 December 2004)
Mobile acquisition system checks out brake noise
Mobes is a novel system for the automated mobile data acquisition and analysis of brake noise.
News from Caesar DataSystems ( 2 December 2004)
Manufacturing confidence positive but on the wane
The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) Trends Survey for the 3rd quarter of 2004 saw a reduction in the level of confidence, although the percentage balance remains positive.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association ( 2 December 2004)
High performance oils aid transmission development
User Application Article A new range of high performance traction oils from Shell lubricants companies is contributing to the success of an evolutionary infinitely variable transmission technology developed by Torotrak. Brochure Available
News from Shell Lubricants ( 2 December 2004)
Peek tape has pressure sensitive adhesive
According to CS Hyde Company, its new Peek tape with pressure sensitive adhesive does it all.
News from CS Hyde Company ( 2 December 2004)
Temperature source spans a greater range for less
A new primary blackbody temperature source is smaller, lighter, more stable and more accurate over a wider temperature range than its predecessor - and sells at a lower price. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International ( 2 December 2004)
Inventor improves infra-red innovation
User Application Article Land Instruments International has boosted its new product development work by 50% using Autodesk Inventor.
News from Autodesk ( 2 December 2004)
Modules put Allen-Bradley PLCs on AS-Interface
Two new PLC network interface modules allow connectivity between an AS-Interface network and either an Allen-Bradley ControlLogix or CompactLogix/MicroLogix 1500 processor.
News from Woodhead Connectivity ( 2 December 2004)
Ljoljic takes on key functions
Endevco has appointed Zora Ljoljic as Vice President and General Manager.
News from Endevco ( 2 December 2004)
Index brings more control to patent data
Customers can now leverage Derwent World Patents Index data in their intellectual property workflows through enhancements made to Delphion productivity and analysis tools.
News from Thomson Scientific ( 2 December 2004)
Steel belts are put to the test - a hundred times
Sandvik Process Systems' largest test centre, in Germany, has completed its 100th test in just under 12 months.
News from Sandvik Materials Technology UK ( 2 December 2004)
Novel resin promises faster stereolithography
Accura si 45HC SL is a new material for all SLA 250 systems that provides build speeds significantly faster than competing resins.
News from 3D Systems Europe ( 2 December 2004)
Servo series expands to heavy-duty applications
Mitsubishi has expanded its range to include 400V servos for a range of heavy-duty applications. Brochure Available
News from LC Automation ( 2 December 2004)
Cullen covers Ireland
3M Ireland has announced the appointment of David Cullen as Sales Executive, covering both telecommunications and electrical products.
News from 3M UK Electro-Telecom Division ( 2 December 2004)
Scanning stages take position at speed
The world's fastest high-resolution multi-axis scanning stages are designed for applications in pixel-multiplication, image dithering, scanning microscopy and other high precision uses. Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics ( 2 December 2004)
Lockheed Martin picks finite-element solution
Lockheed Martin's Engineering Process Improvement Centre has selected NX Nastran as its preferred solution for finite-element analysis software.
News from Siemens PLM Software ( 2 December 2004)
MCERTS-approved analyser for sale or rent
The Bernath Model 3006 FID analyser is billed as the only portable FID to be awarded MCERTS certification for total organic carbon emission measurements.
News from Quantitech ( 2 December 2004)
Selin steps up to European role
Uson has appointed Dave Selin as its new Western European Sales Manager based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
News from Uson ( 2 December 2004)
New premises allow expanded support operations
Mirroring the growth in the UK industrial networking market Westermo Data Communications has moved into larger premises to help accommodate its expanding sales and technical support team.
News from Westermo Data Communications ( 2 December 2004)
Servos come as easy-to-apply packages
The new MMC smart drive from Giddings and Lewis comprises a range of servo amplifiers that provide 0.5 to 24kW continuous output power in a compact, easy-to-apply package. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK ( 2 December 2004)
Novel grease keeps bearings running quietly
A new formulation of low-noise bearing grease answers environmental and consumer demands for quieter-running domestic appliances. Brochure Available
News from NSK UK ( 2 December 2004)
Conduits come with Nato stock numbers
To meet the high demands for the MOD industry, Kopex International offers a range of conduit solutions suitable for demanding applications in the defence and naval shipbuilding sectors. Brochure Available
News from Kopex International ( 2 December 2004)
EU steel prices set to rise
EU producers intend to raise flat products basis values on all products for deliveries in the first quarter, according to MEPS Steel Prices Online.
News from MEPS (International) ( 2 December 2004)
Translators are ready for latest Catia V5 release
Eight new bidirectional translators will coincide with the availability and deployment of the latest release of Catia V5.
News from Theorem Solutions ( 2 December 2004)
Structured cabling guarantees network integrity
The TrueNet structured cabling system integrates a portfolio of industry-leading enterprise network solutions that ADC recently acquired from Krone.
News from ADC ( 2 December 2004)
Braking resistors now come in component form
Cressall, the specialist manufacturer of packaged dynamic braking resistors, now offers its technology to designers of inverters and other motion control equipment in component form.
News from Cressall Resistors ( 2 December 2004)
Pneumatic components available in Bolton
The industrial component supplier Flexible Hose Supplies has been appointed as a premier stockist by Festo. Brochure Available
News from Festo ( 2 December 2004)
Soft starters replace aging slip rings
User Application Article Fairford's QFE series of optimising soft starters have been used in three key pumping projects recently undertaken by the Environment Agency.
News from Fairford Electronics ( 2 December 2004)
Multiphysics modelling upgrades to 64bit platforms
Femlab 3.1 is the latest release of Comsol's breakthrough multiphysics mathematical modelling environment. Brochure Available
News from Comsol ( 2 December 2004)
UK companies join AS-Interface Expert Alliance
Wago and cable distributor Belcom have become the latest UK companies to join the AS-Interface Expert Alliance, which was launched to provide free support to the AS-Interface end user community.
News from AS-Interface UK ( 2 December 2004)
Dispenser applies adhesive economically
The Loctite Low Cost syringe dispenser is a compact unit that can dispense directly from syringes and cartridges from 10 to 315ml in size.
News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives ( 2 December 2004)
Maestro conducts up to 126 motion axes
The Elmo Maestro is a network-based multi-axis motion supervisor that can control up to 126 axes of motion. Brochure Available
News from Inmoco ( 2 December 2004)
Hydraulic connector takes a third bite for safety
Legris is applying its experience in pneumatic technology to the area of high pressure hydraulics with the introduction of a guaranteed leak-free pipework connection system for DIN2353 couplings.
News from Legris ( 2 December 2004)
Compressors cut carbon charges
User Application Article Boge Compressors has assisted Hallam Plastics, one of the UK's major plastic structural foam moulders, in saving 55.6 tonnes of carbon. Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors ( 2 December 2004)
Timers join the elite UL list
Finder is claiming a landmark in gaining cULus certification from Underwriters Laboratories for its extensive 80 Series timer range.
News from Finder ( 2 December 2004)
Outsourced design speeds steriliser to market
User Application Article The Tristel Company released a novel chlorine dioxide generator at the NATN Exhibition in Harrogate last month.
News from Design Technology International ( 2 December 2004)
Coupling answers tough demands
The Reli-a-Flex flexible shaft coupling is claimed to be in a class of its own for high torsional stiffness, low kinematic error and long life.
News from Reliance Precision Mechatronics ( 2 December 2004)
Cost-effective connectors for smaller motors
The M3 small motor connector is 50% lighter and has a significantly reduced installed cost when compared with conventional designs. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions ( 2 December 2004)
Input module simplifies signal acquisition
A new analogue input module facilitates signal acquisition into Solartron's Orbit network from most third party sensors featuring a DC voltage or current output.
News from Solartron Metrology ( 2 December 2004)
Electrical safety tests go on the line
User Application Article The installation of production line electrical safety testing systems has helped the UK's leading manufacturer of range-style cookers to upgrade its manufacturing operations and improve quality. Brochure Available
News from Clare Instruments ( 2 December 2004)
100 years of electric motors
Bodine Electric Company has been producing a variety of electric motors for almost as long as electric motors have existed.
News from Bodine Electric Company ( 2 December 2004)
HSC launches second round of WSA funding
Bill Callaghan, Chair of the Health and Safety Commission, has announced the opening of the second round of the Worker Safety Adviser (WSA) Challenge Fund.
News from Health and Safety Executive ( 2 December 2004)
Acoustic foam combats airborne noise
Sound Dead Steel is launching a range of high-density, sound-absorbent, self-adhesive open- or closed-cell acoustic foam dampers known as SDS AcousticFoam. Brochure Available
News from SoundDeadSteel.com ( 2 December 2004)
Probes are safe for mains voltage applications
Gossen, Muller and Weigert differential probes are designed to provide safe connections (to IEC1010-2-031, Cat III) for oscilloscopes in single and three-phase mains voltage applications.
News from Metrix Electronics ( 1 December 2004)
Easy interfacing for panel-mounting printers
Metrix Electronics' IPP 144-40G panel printers feature fast, long-life, fixed-head, thermal mechanisms to print graphics, text or barcodes on 80mm wide "document proof" thermal paper.
News from Metrix Electronics ( 1 December 2004)
Displays complement panel mounted instruments
Metrix Electronics has been appointed the exclusive UK agent for Microsyst Systemelectronic.
News from Metrix Electronics ( 1 December 2004)
Hygenic conduits protect food industry cabling
Kopex International offers a range of specialist conduit systems for wiring protection in food industry applications. Brochure Available
News from Kopex International ( 1 December 2004)
Advanced Bulk Systems is absorbed
Advanced Bulk Systems has been absorbed into Ingredient Handling Solutions.
News from Ingredient Handling Solutions ( 1 December 2004)
Hooks to speed coil handling in Brazil
Morgan Construction Company has received a contract from Belgo Mineira for the design and installation of a new C-Hook system at Belgo's TL 01 mill in Monlevade, Brazil.
News from Morgan Construction Company ( 1 December 2004)
Prime-time exposure for 3D printing technology
The CBS television network is to feature a Z Corp 3D printer in an upcoming episode of CSI: NY.
News from Z Corp ( 1 December 2004)
Contract to commercialise shot counter technology
The US Navy has awarded a second-phase contract to Advanced Design Consulting USA, (ADC) of Lansing to develop and commercialise shot counter technology.
News from Advanced Design Consulting ( 1 December 2004)
Website answers customers' needs
Sealant Equipment and Engineering has updated its website to better accommodate the needs of its customers.
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering ( 1 December 2004)
Irradiated polyethylene resins go into production
With four different resin grades, the Raprex line of irradiated polyethylene (PE) resins has now moved from testing into production.
News from Sterigenics International, Advanced Applications ( 1 December 2004)
Network card simplifies Soft-PLC access
Woodhead has released the industry's first Ethernet/IP PCIbus network interface card.
News from Woodhead Connectivity ( 1 December 2004)
Compression fittings claim new standards
Two new M3 threaded compression fittings are claimed to set the industry standard for miniaturisation and high performance.
News from Beswick Engineering ( 1 December 2004)
CAD automation service reduces risks
Synthesis offers a new automation service for manufacturers looking to benefit from the process efficiencies added by using Microsoft Access and advanced 3D parametrics.
News from Synthesis Company ( 1 December 2004)
CAD chosen after extended evaluation in Malmo
Malmo University has invested in 200 licences of IronCAD.
News from IronCAD ( 1 December 2004)
Conformity assessment grows by acquisition
TUV Rheinland Group, with a turnover of Eur 700 million continues to pursue its global expansion strategy by acquiring an 80% share of DIN Certco by the end of 2004.
News from TUV Rheinland UK ( 1 December 2004)
PC in a box toughens up for machine control
A new series of ultrasmall fanless industrial computers features the EMI, temperature, vibration and shock performance crucial for PC-based automation solutions.
News from Contec Microelectronics Europe ( 1 December 2004)
Check out software online without downloading
Engineers can now quickly and easily explore the latest version of the National Instruments LabView 7.1 graphical development environment without downloading or installing any software. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 1 December 2004)
Testers incorporate three-phase rotation detection
Fluke has extended its range of compact voltage/continuity testers with the new T100 Series. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 1 December 2004)
Ceramic moisture sensor is rugged performer
Michell's latest generation impedance dew-point sensor combines fast response and high repeatability with long-term stability and resistance to contamination. Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments ( 1 December 2004)
Industrial-strength Bluetooth puts cranes on track
User Application Article When communications between cranes and the warehouse control room at Pirelli's Central Distribution Hub proved difficult, Amplicon came up with a novel solution.
News from Amplicon ( 1 December 2004)
Everything's coming up handsets
Researchers at the Warwick Manufacturing Group have devised a novel way to recycle discarded mobile telephones.
News from University of Warwick ( 1 December 2004)
Motion controller to use Ethernet Powerlink
Baldor will be demonstrating a motion controller and drive package compatible with the powerful industrial Ethernet Powerlink protocol at Machine Building and Automation 2005. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK ( 1 December 2004)
Valve controller takes Ethernet onboard
The latest version of the Rotork Pakscan two-wire digital control system for valve actuators incorporates an Ethernet connection from the loop master station.
News from Rotork Controls ( 1 December 2004)
Pump keeps penguins clean and wet
User Application Article When Whipsnade Wild Animal Park in Bedfordshire decided to upgrade the waste water disposal from its penguin enclosure, it chose Wilo environmentally friendly pumps installed by Alpheus Environmental.
News from Wilo (UK) ( 1 December 2004)
Linear systems handle heavy loads
HepcoMotion reckons its Winkel range of heavy-load linear components and systems stands on its own in terms of capacity and choice of fully adjustable options. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion ( 1 December 2004)
Flexibility is key to fastener supply deal
Fastening specialist TFC has signed a flexible new supply agreement with Amphenol UK, part of one of the world's largest manufacturers of connectors and interconnect systems. Brochure Available
News from TFC ( 1 December 2004)
Acoustic foam damps out airborne noise
SDS AcousticFoam is a new range of high-density sound-absorbent self-adhesive open- or closed-cell acoustic foam dampers. Brochure Available
News from SoundDeadSteel.com ( 1 December 2004)
Website expands capability descriptions
Wilson-Hurd Manufacturing has a new website with an updated look that is user-friendly to its customers.
News from Wilson-Hurd Manufacturing ( 1 December 2004)
Drive cables maximise system uptime
A new range of enhanced design variable frequency drive cables are claimed to deliver optimum performance and durability in the most challenging manufacturing environments.
News from Alpha Wire International ( 1 December 2004)
Singapore lab offers calibration for SE Asia
With the opening of its new torque calibration laboratory in Singapore, Norbar became the only manufacturer of torque measurement equipment with laboratories on four continents. Brochure Available
News from Norbar Torque Tools ( 1 December 2004)
Composite panels target RV expansion
A novel all-composite exterior panel offers significant weight savings for manufacturers of recreational vehicles.
News from Owens Corning ( 1 December 2004)
NEBOSH recruits to expand range of qualifications
NEBOSH, the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health, has appointed Teresa Budworth as its deputy chief executive and development manager.
News from NEBOSH ( 1 December 2004)
Panel-mounting switches come in five colours
New from EAO is the Grayhill Series 30 snap-in panel-mounting switch, available in a choice of five button colours and sealed to IP67. Brochure Available
News from EAO (30 November 2004)
Monitor keeps watch over multiple tanks
The Model GTM graphical tank monitor is a ready to use system capable of simultaneously monitoring the level and temperature of multiple tanks.
News from Red Lion Controls (30 November 2004)
Linear encoder goes the distance
The Model LE linear encoder features a 50in retractable stainless-steel cable, allowing for unusual measuring configurations.
News from Red Lion Controls (30 November 2004)
Handheld tester is full healthcheck for batteries
The BITE 3 battery tester is billed as the first of its kind to measure both float and ripple current, in addition to impedance, cell voltage and intercell connection resistance. Brochure Available
News from Megger (30 November 2004)
EMI filters tackle tough industrial tasks
CNW540 series EMI filters are exceptionally competitively priced, yet robust enough for use in even the most demanding industrial environments. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (30 November 2004)
Tolerance rings aid cool automotive design
User Application Article Vehicle air conditioning motors are the latest addition to the growing list of automotive applications to benefit from the use of tolerance rings. Brochure Available
News from Rencol Tolerance Rings (30 November 2004)
Distribution initiative to boost UK availability
A new stocking and distribution initiative aims to make Schneider Electric electrical products available to contractors and engineers practically anywhere in the UK.
News from Schneider Electric (30 November 2004)
Down-hole transducers suit machinery duties
NE74 Series miniature differential pressure sensors are available with pressure ranges from +/-150mbar to +/-100bar and have a 10x full-scale overrange capability. Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies (30 November 2004)
Stainless-steel couplings boast superior torque
Ruland Manufacturing Co now uses type 303 stainless steel on its stainless-steel beam couplings.
News from Ruland Manufacturing Co (30 November 2004)
Panel PCs bring more power to HMI duties
The V Panel HMI is a new line of scalable panel PC systems that combine high performance and low power consumption.
News from Kontron UK (30 November 2004)
Micro clients take touch screens onboard
A new family of slender HMI systems are now available in a variety of display sizes, from 6.4 to 12.4in, with resistive touch screens.
News from Kontron UK (30 November 2004)
Manager aids operator driven reliability
SKF has launched an upgraded version of its Marlin Pocket Pro data manager. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (30 November 2004)
Engineering centre targets German car makers
Specialist fastener manufacturer Southco has opened a new engineering centre in Boblingen, near Stuttgart, Germany.
News from Southco (30 November 2004)
Brake systems showcase carbon ceramics
User Application Article UK ceramic materials technology company Surface Transforms is currently showcasing its ceramic brakes at the Essen Motor Show in collaboration with its German partner, Metek.
News from Surface Transforms (30 November 2004)
Stainless steel production set to increase
Further growth in stainless steel production is guaranteed this year, according to the latest MEPS Stainless Steel Review.
News from MEPS (International) (30 November 2004)
Society endorses vehicle servicing bill
The Society of Operations Engineers has welcomed the reading of a bill in Parliament calling for regulation of the UK vehicle servicing industry.
News from Society of Operations Engineers (30 November 2004)
Linear encoders aid consistent placement
User Application Article Renishaw linear encoders are key to the performance of a new generation of large-board pick and place machines from Mydata. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (30 November 2004)
Sheldrake provides focus
Carlo Gavazzi has strengthened its focus on Dupline and Sensor product groups by promoting Kevin Sheldrake to Product Marketing Manager.
News from Carlo Gavazzi (30 November 2004)
Software cuts down raw material wastage
User Application Article The adoption of JIT and Kanban methods within any manufacturing organisation calls for high flexibility and speed of response from production departments. Brochure Available
News from Radan Computational (30 November 2004)
Actuators offer complete linear motion systems
Danaher Motion's engineers have matched servomotors and drives with precision gearheads and linear actuators to provide a complete linear motion system.
News from Danaher Motion (30 November 2004)
3T RPD and Qualitetch return to the fold
This month the GTMA has welcomed back into membership two very different companies, each of which has found significant reasons to rejoin the association.
News from GTMA (30 November 2004)
Birmingham debut for first IEEE1394b camera
IPOT and Machine Vision 2005 in Birmingham will see the official launch of the company's first IEEE1394b camera.
News from Sony Europe - Image Sensing Solutions (30 November 2004)
Gillan takes chair in aerospace engineering
Dr Mark Gillan, BEng and PhD (Queen's University Belfast), FRAeS, CEng, is joining the University of Surrey in February as the first appointee to the Sir George Edwards Chair in Aerospace Engineering.
News from University of Surrey (30 November 2004)
Prototyping services set to expand
NPL is setting up a comprehensive machining service to complement its existing prototype business.
News from NPL Technologies (30 November 2004)
Cost-effective claims for thee-axis stepper
The XLT series provides a cost-effective three-axis stepper drive solution in a single open-frame package.
News from Micromech (30 November 2004)
ATEX-approved leak detector goes on show
Alpine Components will feature the ATEX approved Ultraprobe 2000 on Stand D27 at Maintec 2005. Brochure Available
News from Alpine Components (30 November 2004)
Johns Hopkins orders acquisition systems
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory has awarded M+P International a contract for a 192-channel data acquisition and analysis system and a 64-channel vibration control system.
News from M+P International (29 November 2004)
Sensor sees through transparent label problems
A new capacitive label sensor claims to provide a solution to the problem of applying transparent labels to cartons and bottles.
News from Contrinex UK (29 November 2004)
Terry prepares for next phase of expansion
Nigel J Terry has been appointed by machine vision systems manufacturer Falcon-Vision to take the company forward into its next phase of expansion.
News from Falcon-Vision (29 November 2004)
Distributor hits Germany, Switzerland and Austria
MCG has signed a master agreement to join ImpactXoft's Need Speed reseller programme to distribute and support the IX Speed Suite in Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
News from ImpactXoft Corp (29 November 2004)
New award to attract young people to acoustics
IAC is to sponsor the Young Person's Award for Innovation in Acoustical Engineering, which will be awarded for the first time in November 2005.
News from Industrial Acoustics Company (IAC) (29 November 2004)
Welding power supply pushes the limits
The Orbimat 165CB power supply is claimed to push the limits of orbital welding power supplies further than ever seen before.
News from Orbimatic (29 November 2004)
Upgrade to accelerate Brazillian mill
Morgan Construction Company has received a contract from Belgo Mineira to speed-up its two-strand TL0l mill in Joao Monlevade, Brazil.
News from Morgan Construction Company (29 November 2004)
Force gauges available to buy online
Mecmesin, Europe's largest designer and manufacturer of force gauges for quality control testing in manufacturing industry, has launched a new website. Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin (29 November 2004)
Gear reducers boast high torsional rigidity
The GH gear reducer is the newest addition to the popular line of rotary vector (RV) drives available in the UK from Servotechnic.
News from Servotechnic (29 November 2004)
Display terminal aids production monitoring
The DT85 display terminal aids production monitoring by showing the current status of the process in a simple format on an easily seen quarter-VGA display on site. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (29 November 2004)
Tester checks electrical safety in service
The latest addition to the Seaward range of electrical in-service safety testers is the new BenchPAT. Brochure Available
News from Seaward Electronic (29 November 2004)
Conduit keeps interference at bay
Screenforce electrical conduit solutions offer screening protection and provide electromagnetic compatibility to varying degrees. Brochure Available
News from Kopex International (29 November 2004)
Maths software works with large-scale diverse data
Mathematica 5.1 is the latest version of the world-renowned science and technology software system.
News from Wolfram Research Europe (29 November 2004)
Manufacturing show puts the buyer on the line
Exhibitions are great places to meet new people, and the Southern Manufacturing and Southern Electronics Shows (Thorpe Park 16th-17th February 2005), are no exception.
News from European Trade and Exhibition Services (29 November 2004)
Air knife dries up bottling plant
User Application Article When Purity Soft Drinks needed a device to ensure labels and date stamps were correctly applied to bottles at its West Midlands plant, it turned to drying specialist Secomak for help. Brochure Available
News from Secomak (29 November 2004)
Gearboxes use novel backlash absorbing system
CG compact gearboxes provide the high performance and small size required by the next generation of automation and robotics servo systems. Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain (29 November 2004)
Mobile tags accompany fridges to the grave
User Application Article IDC's expertise in mobile data capture is being used for the tracking of waste refrigerators, which are being recycled under the European Directive 2037/2000. Brochure Available
News from IDC - Intelligent Distributed Controls (29 November 2004)
Compact format for linear accelerometers
Inertial Aerosystems has a new range of low-noise MEMS linear accelerometers in 8mm SMD format. Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (29 November 2004)
Domino effect helps promote laser marking
Sherwood Technology is working with Domino - the largest international producer of CO2 laser-marking systems - to supply DataLase to a worldwide market.
News from DataLase (29 November 2004)
Flowmeters enable polymer dosing system
Variable area flowmeters form part of a polymer dosing system which will be used to treat waste water at an oil refinery in Kazakhstan.
News from Krohne (29 November 2004)
Gantry positioning stages are smooth operators
A new range of x-y gantry positioning stages combine a large work area H-frame design with high performance linear motors, rugged optical encoders and magnetically preloaded air bearings. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech (29 November 2004)
Research proves the worth of recycled plastics
A 12-month research project undertaken by Pera Innovation has shown that recycled plastics can be successfully used as a reinforcement medium for high pressure engineering applications.
News from Pera (29 November 2004)
Milestone software speeds Thai presses
User Application Article Thailand's largest supplier of pressed automotive parts has become the 10,000th customer for the Power Solution range of CADCAM software. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (29 November 2004)
Services expand to complement product range
Pilz has built an enviable reputation for its machinery safety products, and the company's name is all but synonymous with the self-contained safety relay invented by Pilz in 1987.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (29 November 2004)
Chiller upgrade project completed on schedule
Projen has successfully completed an award winning GBP 5 million project at GlaxoSmithKline to increase cooling capacity and replace ozone-depleting HCFC-based chillers at its Stevenage site.
News from PROjEN (29 November 2004)
Neodymium magnet technology provides more power
Pittman Lo-Cog 6000 and 8600 series brushed DC motors feature resin bonded, neodymium iron boron magnets, skewed armatures and innovative cartridge brush assemblies.
News from PennEngineering Motion Technologies - Europe (29 November 2004)
More customisation for electrode design software
Delcam will preview the forthcoming release of its automated electrode design system, PS-Electrode, at the Euromold exhibition to be held in Frankfurt from 1st to 4th December 2004. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (29 November 2004)
Mould design software goes online
TopSolid'MoldXpress is web-based "pay-per-use" solution for the design of plastic injection moulds, based on the TopSolid'Mold integrated module.
News from Missler Software (29 November 2004)
Hazardous area connectors speed offshore hookup
User Application Article A project on BP's Clair field, using coupling technology from Hawke International, has contributed to startup savings in the offshore hookup of the BP Clair deck to drilling and accommodation modules.
News from Hawke International UK (29 November 2004)
Ten top tips for a safer Christmas party
Technical Background Article Croner Consulting provides ten top tips for a safer office Christmas party that will avoid the risk of 'morning after' litigation.
News from Croner (29 November 2004)
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