News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 12 December
to Saturday 18 December 2004
Cable reels get to grips with hydraulic hoses
User Application Article Kabelschlepp Metool has been chosen to supply hydraulics specialist TA Savery and Co with cable reels for the largest and most complex hydraulic ring main system ever installed in the UK.
News from Kabelschlepp Metool (17 December 2004)
Business is booming in resolver-based products
Advanced Micro Controls reports a 100% increase in year to date sales of its brushless resolvers and brushless resolver transducers.
News from AMCI (17 December 2004)
Dairy automation answers economic pressures
User Application Article FlexLink, Krones and Elopak have worked together with Festo to provide the right answers to the demands for automation in dairies. Brochure Available
News from Festo (17 December 2004)
Gas testing kit checks out personal monitors
With Crowcon's new gas testing kit, users of the Tetra four-gas personal monitor can ensure that their instruments remain accurate at all times. Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (17 December 2004)
DC motor takes worm gear onboard
The Valeo DCK31 series DC motor range available from EMS has been extended with the addition of a new motor gearhead. Brochure Available
News from EMS (17 December 2004)
Digital controller regulates enclosure climate
A new digital controller, with a 3-digit display, enables users to monitor the temperature inside an enclosure. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (17 December 2004)
Scheme reduces hassles of international compliance
The CB - or Certification Body - scheme allows manufacturers to obtain national test marks for various countries worldwide with only a single testing and certification process.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (17 December 2004)
Liquid level switches find themselves in hot water
PVL has added a high temperature version to its RFS range of versatile and highly cost-effective liquid level switches. Brochure Available
News from PVL (17 December 2004)
Sensor gains LED switch status indication
Pepperl+Fuchs has recently added the new NCB2-V3-N0 to its range of V3 style switches. Brochure Available
News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB (17 December 2004)
Scanners suit conveyor applications
The new SBL series of background suppression scanners are designed for use with accumulating roller conveyors, simplifying installation and reducing the number of required control elements. Brochure Available
News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB (17 December 2004)
Junction boxes meet demanding process requirements
MTL Instruments has launched its new series of Process JB junction boxes for fieldbus installations.
News from MTL Instruments Group (17 December 2004)
Training maximises plant management benefits
RSBizware Training is a series of courses designed to ensure manufacturers obtain the maximum benefit from the powerful suite of Rockwell Software RSBizware plant management tools.
News from Rockwell Automation (17 December 2004)
Transmissions ensure the beet (harvest) goes on
User Application Article Sugar beet harvesting is a tough, arduous and generally very dirty process that places special demands on power transmission components.
News from Brevini (17 December 2004)
Bundled tubing simplifies process installation
Swagelok Company has released new electric and steam traced pre-insulated bundled tubing to expand its analytical and process instrumentation product line.
News from Swagelok (17 December 2004)
Worm wheel assembly tackles subsea duties
User Application Article Holroyd has manufactured a worm and worm wheel assembly that acts as a giant spanner for removing components from subsea oil wells.
News from Holroyd (17 December 2004)
Expansion focuses on systems integration
Manufacturing systems specialist Gudel UK has expanded its operations to establish itself as one of the country's leading systems integrators for automation and work handling solutions.
News from Gudel UK (17 December 2004)
Interfaces simplify motion control
Slice I/O is a novel interfacing product that is compatible with any SynqNet network. Brochure Available
News from Motion Engineering (17 December 2004)
pH electrode promises faster results
Honeywell's latest Durafet III pH electrode is glass-free, so eliminates problems commonly associated with traditional glass electrodes such as fragility, poor response and frequent replacement.
News from Honeywell Control Systems (17 December 2004)
Exhibitors line up for new London Foodex show
The number of companies already signed up to exhibit proves that Foodex@IFE05, the new Foodex show being held alongside IFE05 at Excel is an essential date in the diary of any food manufacturer.
News from Foodex Meatex (17 December 2004)
Institute celbrates 20 years of technical training
The Applied Technology Institute (ATI) has a new 48-page catalogue of technical training courses in the areas of space and satellite systems, defence topics, and engineering and data analysis.
News from Applied Technology Institute (17 December 2004)
EtherNet/IP conformance testing comes to Europe
The ODVA has authorised Europe's first test service provider for EtherNet/IP conformance testing.
News from ODVA (17 December 2004)
Precision vertical positioning on the table
The ZP200 elevator table from Parker Hannifin's Electromechanical Automation Division is a highly dynamic lifting platform for use in a wide range of precision vertical positioning applications. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation (17 December 2004)
Improved efficiency for CFD preprocessing
Gambit 2.2 represents a major upgrade to Fluent's geometry and mesh generation software.
News from Fluent (17 December 2004)
Foundation fieldbus end user stories go online
The Fieldbus Foundation has set up a novel "Users' Corner" as part of its online Fieldbus Forums.
News from Fieldbus Foundation (17 December 2004)
Industrial Ethernet switches support novel rings
The JetNet Series comprises six different industrial-grade Ethernet switches that support Redundant Super Ring and VLAN/QoS.
News from Korenix Technology (17 December 2004)
Cartridge valves find their niche
With 35 years of history in the field, cartridge valves have a proven role in hydraulic applications. Brochure Available
News from Moog Controls (17 December 2004)
Dampers remove up to 90% of vibration
Eurotools has launched a new kind of vibration dampers for industrial machines.
News from Eurotools (17 December 2004)
Retirement beckons for Tongue
The Wedge Group is saying goodbye and bon voyage to Paul Tongue, a Director of both Acrow Galvanizing of Saffron Walden, Essex, and Parkes Galvanising of Stratford, London.
News from Wedge Group Galvanizing (17 December 2004)
LK lines up management team
LK Group has made a number of key executive appointments designed to optimise the delivery of its technical expertise to its customers.
News from LK (17 December 2004)
Rail-mounted supplies power up control panels
Lambda has boosted its range of compact single-output DIN-rail-mount AC/DC power supplies with the launch of its DPP series. Brochure Available
News from Lambda (17 December 2004)
Visionaries to share experiences and practices
Top industry visionaries will share their experiences and best practices for optimising manufacturing operations at ARC Advisory Group's Ninth Annual Forum in Orlando Florida.
News from ARC Advisory Group (16 December 2004)
Components simplify conveyor design
A new range of "plastic" conveyor components offers the facility for simple CAD design.
News from E-Components and Chains (16 December 2004)
Software models nuclear and chemical facilities
Fauske and Associates has released FATE 2.0 - its facility flow, aerosol, thermal and explosion model software for PCs and workstations.
News from Fauske and Associates (16 December 2004)
Upgrades ordered for Argentinian rod mill
Morgan Construction Company has received two contracts from Acindar Industria Argentina de Aceros for the design, manufacturer and installation of new equipment to upgrade its two-strand rod mill.
News from Morgan Construction Company (16 December 2004)
Measurement and automation catalogue updated
The "Measurement and automation catalogue 2005" is billed as a leading resource for engineers and scientists seeking innovative virtual instrumentation software and hardware. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (16 December 2004)
Prototyping materials set for launch in 2005
DSM Somos reconfirmed Frankfurt's Euromold fair as its launch pad for new materials with the preview of two new ProtoFunctional families in line for commercialisation in 2005. Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (16 December 2004)
Software brings quality data together
User Application Article QIS is a high performance, distributed information management system which provides a "single window" view of operational data from one or more disparate sources.
News from Qisoft (16 December 2004)
Contract boosts power to Scottish islands
Winder Electrical has beaten off fierce competition to land a major contract for power supply work on the Scottish islands of Orkney and Shetland.
News from Winder (16 December 2004)
Digital humans help simulate ergonomics
NXT Human Modelling is a new package that allows users to build virtual product design environments with digital humans to simulate ergonomics and conduct posture positioning.
News from Siemens PLM Software (16 December 2004)
LEDs shed light on machine vision
Industrial Vision Systems has a new range of LED lighting units for use with its industry leading NeuroCheck machine vision software.
News from Industrial Vision Systems (16 December 2004)
Chemical engineering congress boasts 2700 papers
Planning for the 7th World Congress of Chemical Engineering (WCCE7) has passed another key milestone with the publication of the provisional scientific programme.
News from Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) (16 December 2004)
Conference to focus on robotics business
The 2nd annual RoboBusiness Conference and Exposition is billed as the business development event for mobile robotics and intelligent systems.
News from Robotics Trends (16 December 2004)
European strip mill product prices on the up
The next move for European strip mill product prices will definitely be upwards, according to MEPS European Steel Review.
News from MEPS (International) (16 December 2004)
Flywheel and clutch win DaimlerChrysler trophy
DaimlerChrysler Brazil has recognised the excellent work of Luk Sorocaba in giving the company the "Interaction Award" for its DMF dual mass flywheel and SAC self-adjusting clutches.
News from Luk (16 December 2004)
Novel filter material hits the pool
Polymer Group and Midwest Filtration are to market a new pool and spa filtration product in North America, bringing a high performance alternative medium to the growing cartridge market segment.
News from Polymer Group (16 December 2004)
Easy route to TEDS upgrade
HBM now provides an inexpensive and reliable method to upgrade equipment for TEDS (transducer electronic datasheet) use without replacing all of the existing hardware. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (16 December 2004)
Interface takes transducers straight to PC
The new LCV-USB interface from StrainSense is a high speed, high accuracy unit to allow for millivolt, volt and milliamp output transducers to be connected directly into a PC.
News from StrainSense (16 December 2004)
Laser sensors claim distance accuracy standards
A new range of laser sensors is billed as setting a new standard for high performance distance measurement.
News from Sick (UK) (16 December 2004)
Camera offers wide-field-of-view machine vision
The TMC-2016-8, a member of JAI Pulnix's AccuPixel line of cameras, is a 2.1Mpixel camera with a 1in progressive scan CCD.
News from JAI (16 December 2004)
Ergonomics explained in Edinburgh
Anyone interested in ergonomics/human factors in Scotland is welcome to attend the SEF's first event of 2005 to be held in Edinburgh on the evening of 13th January.
News from Scottish Ergonomics Forum (16 December 2004)
Stainless-steel tubes upgrade Vietnamese condenser
Sandvik Materials Technology has received a major order for small diameter thin wall condenser tubes, in super duplex stainless steel grade, Sandvik SAF 2507.
News from Sandvik Materials Technology UK (16 December 2004)
Spring wire lasts longer on the rails
User Application Article Sandvik SAF 2205 duplex grade spring wire is characterised by high resistance to stress corrosion cracking and has much higher resistance than AISI 316L.
News from Sandvik Materials Technology UK (16 December 2004)
Valves dominate sugar beet industry
Tomoe Valve has recently published a new product catalogue detailing its range of products aimed at the sugar processing industry.
News from Tomoe Valve (16 December 2004)
Fibre lasers produce high-quality pulses
Calmar Optcom has a new family of high-speed femto- and picosecond fibre lasers that are tunable over the range 765 to 780nm. Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics (16 December 2004)
Rig shows benefits of electropneumatic networks
Kuhnke UK has created a training rig where engineers can familiarise themselves with a compact alternative to bulky pneumatic valves, developed specifically to work with the ASi fieldbus.
News from Kuhnke (16 December 2004)
Instruments showcase fibre laser expertise
Calmar Optcom has developed three new instruments using the company's proprietary high speed fibre laser expertise. Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics (16 December 2004)
Lonsdale sets sales in Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire-based Shearline Engineering has strengthened its management board with the appointment of David Lonsdale as Sales Manager.
News from Shearline Precision Engineering (16 December 2004)
Static generator keeps films under control
User Application Article Eurofilms looked to static control solutions from Arrowquint, in order to enhance its film casting process.
News from Arrowquint (16 December 2004)
Exhaust and intake silencer design explained
The Institute of Sound and Vibration Research will hold its short course in "Exhaust and intake silencer design" again from 28th February to 4th March 2005.
News from Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (16 December 2004)
Easy setup for digital indicator
The new Maxum III combines all the features found in the Maxum and Maxum Plus lines, and is now easy to order and set up.
News from Mahr Federal (16 December 2004)
No-mix epoxy claims excellent bond strength
A new single-component high-performance epoxy adhesive boasts excellent bond strength to similar and dissimilar substrates and superior dimensional stability.
News from Master Bond (16 December 2004)
RFID focus for materials handling
In creating a separate business unit dedicated to RFID and auto ID, Accu-Sort is gathering experts from across the company to focus on research and development.
News from Accu-Sort Europe (16 December 2004)
Free update on noise and vibration Directives
The BOHS is organising an event 'The new Noise and Vibration Directives - an update for industry' on Tuesday 22 February, 2005, at the HSE's offices in Cardiff.
News from British Occupational Hygiene Society (16 December 2004)
An end to the use of unsafe electrical appliances
Seaward Electronic argues that there can be no excuse for potentially unsafe electrical appliances remaining in use in the workplace. Brochure Available
News from Seaward Electronic (16 December 2004)
Report on health and safety in SMEs
A new EASHW report describes over fifty projects that have led to improved health and safety in SMEs.
News from European Agency For Safety And Health At Work (16 December 2004)
GTMA welcomes EAMA Chairman
The GTMA has added its voice to the chorus of welcome to Graham Hayes, CEO of Bradman Lake Group, who has been elected Chairman of EAMA.
News from GTMA (15 December 2004)
Website contains more
Renold has a completely new website it reckons is easier to navigate and contains more helpful information, free downloads and interactive tools than ever before.
News from Renold Chain (15 December 2004)
Testers take more storage onboard
The internal test result storage and downloading facilities provided by Megger's latest range of instruments mean it's no longer necessary to use laptop computers on-site. Brochure Available
News from Megger (15 December 2004)
Proton beam irradiation requires precision control
User Application Article A high-integrity motion control system at the Rinecker Proton Therapy Centre in Munich is based on motion control components from Baldor. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (15 December 2004)
Institution brings forensic skills to the fore
A case study in the latest issue of Diagnostic Engineering tells an interesting tale of forensic investigation used to vindicate a driver charged with dangerous driving.
News from Institution of Diagnostic Engineers (15 December 2004)
Fluorosilicone rubber suits extreme applications
Dow Corning has published independent research comparing the performance of Silastic brand LS 5-2060 and LS-2860 FSR against conventional FKM compounds.
News from Dow Corning (15 December 2004)
Long-life boast for steam trap
The UK's best selling steam trap range, Spirax Sarco's FT ball float series, has been expanded with the addition of the FTGS14 version featuring a stainless-steel base for longer life.
News from Spirax Sarco (15 December 2004)
Safety standard puts premium on good design
Technical Background Article IEC62061 can only improve safety provision in the small electrical control sector, especially as it places a premium on good design.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (15 December 2004)
Rust blocker forms a colourless odorless barrier
Dri Touch Amber rust blocker forms a colourless, odorless barrier film that is dry-to-touch and highly resistant to humidity and corrosion.
News from Birchwood Casey (15 December 2004)
Precision linear guideways go a long way
The Minirail line of precision linear guideways is now available in longer lengths.
News from Schneeberger (15 December 2004)
Conley to continue coatings growth
With sales up 15% for the year, Ellison Surface Technologies (EST) is positioning itself for continued growth in 2005 with the addition of a new high-level sales professional to its team.
News from Ellison Group (15 December 2004)
Automotive industry opts for visualisation
Actify reckons it has solidified its position as the visualisation technology of choice for the automotive industry following recent contracts with both Lear Corp and Magna International.
News from Actify (15 December 2004)
Easy integration for gear component sets
Nabtesco Precision produces a wide range of zero backlash gear component sets.
News from Servotechnic (15 December 2004)
Manly is new Director General
The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) has appointed Andrew Manly as its new Director General.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (15 December 2004)
Three decades of incident and accident reporting
IChemE celebrates three decades of incident and accident reporting this week with the release of a special commemorative issue of the Loss Prevention Bulletin (LPB).
News from Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) (15 December 2004)
High-current connectors suit industrial uses
Amphenol Industrial Operations has introduced Amphe-GTR, the latest addition to its Amphe-Power Series of connectors featuring Radsok termination technology.
News from Amphenol Industrial Operations (15 December 2004)
Scada system records detailed sequences
New "momentary change detection" or MCD processing in iPower Scada allows detailed analysis of sequences of events.
News from Catapult Software (15 December 2004)
Dynamic compensators cut welding disturbances
User Application Article Dynacomp electronic dynamic compensator systems are helping Takao Europe Manufacturing to eliminate flicker at its fully automated robotic welding facility in Gloucester.
News from ABB Power Technologies (14 December 2004)
Materials testing instrument turns to packaging
User Application Article The LFPlus universal materials testing instrument and Nexygen MT control software are claimed to be the perfect platform for performing a variety of physical property tests on blister packs.
News from Lloyd Instruments (14 December 2004)
Translator brings Inventor data into the open
Theorem Solutions has reinforced its commitment to the JT Open Initiative with the introduction of its new CADverter for translating AutoDesk Inventor 9 product data to VisMockup JT.
News from Theorem Solutions (14 December 2004)
Commercial deployment for maths software
MapleNet Commercial is a web-based platform for deploying technical knowledge within and across departments and organisations. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (14 December 2004)
Exhibition decision proves lucrative for Panasonic
User Application Article Panasonic chose to exhibit at Weldex 2003 to promote its wide range of robotic applications such as the PerformArc series.
News from Nexus Media Communications (14 December 2004)
Fluid sealing technology explained
BHR Solutions' latest training course on fluid sealing technology was significantly oversubscribed, and so another course will be run on the 15th and 16th March 2005.
News from BHR Group (14 December 2004)
UK debut for versatile video microscope
Among the leading models for noncontact video measurement solutions in the OGP UK range is the Hi-Eye, being shown in the UK for the first time at MDT 2005.
News from OGP UK (14 December 2004)
Faster access to ovoid gearbox
Designed to fit a wide variety of instrument motors, the popular P5 ovoid gearbox has been re-engineered to offer a shorter manufacturing lead time for high volume applications.
News from McLennan Servo Supplies (14 December 2004)
Food-grade lubricants pass the test
User Application Article Following stringent product tests, a leading meat processor is switching its entire lubricant stock to products from Rocol Lubricants' Foodlube range.
News from Rocol Lubricants (14 December 2004)
More intelligence for critical valve actuators
Skilmatic electric modulating actuators for failsafe and emergency shutdown valves are now available with Rotork's market leading control and diagnostic intelligence.
News from Rotork Skilmatic (14 December 2004)
Mixing system works in Norfolk
Stem Drive has just completed a project for Morgan Est on behalf of Anglian Water Services for its patented, nonblocking, air mixing system for maintaining solids in suspension.
News from Stem Drive (14 December 2004)
Mixing system ensures a homogeneous mix
Stem Drive has just completed commissioning of an air mixing system for Viking Pumps for Yorkshire Water's Naburn STW.
News from Stem Drive (14 December 2004)
CFD software is enabled for PLM environment
Technical Background Article CD Adapco reckons that CFD's destiny to become a central player within modern industry's PLM environment has arrived.
News from CD-adapco (14 December 2004)
Course looks at innovative design
The University of Durham is currently accepting registrations for a week-long short industrial course on "Innovative design", from 7th to 11th February 2005.
News from Centre for Industrial Automation and Manufacturing (14 December 2004)
Parkes concentrates on sales development
Hydramotion has appointed Stephen Parkes as Product Manager (Sales). Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion (14 December 2004)
Reverse engineering software handles poor data
Delcam has added new triangle modelling capabilities to its CopyCAD reverse engineering software. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (14 December 2004)
Ultrasonic detector predicts bearing failure
Many of the costs and problems that result from defective and/or failed bearings can be prevented with a carefully implemented predictive and preventive maintenance programme. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates (14 December 2004)
More supply lines online
EngineerSupply.com has launched new supply and product categories and newly formed supply lines.
News from EngineerSupply (14 December 2004)
Fasteners avoid thermal dangers of welding
Tolerance rings offer a convenient, easy to assemble alternative to welding when mounting castors on tubular frames. Brochure Available
News from Rencol Tolerance Rings (14 December 2004)
Book helps with AutoCAD customisation
upFront.eZine Publishing has a new e-book for customising AutoCAD LT by new and experienced users.
News from upFront.eZine Publishing (14 December 2004)
Magnetic filter cuts machinery wear
User Application Article After successfully installing a Magnom clear process unit to filter cutting fluid in a Mori Seiki 75 CNC lathe, Refimex Machinery has decided to install Magnoms into all its lathes.
News from Fluid Conditioning Systems (14 December 2004)
Filter reduces moulding machine maintenance
User Application Article Numatic International, the maker of the famous Henry vacuum cleaner, has benefited from the use of Magnom technology on its injection moulding machines.
News from Fluid Conditioning Systems (14 December 2004)
Students star in robot games
Engineering students from Boston College were celebrating last week after winning the final of a national robot games competition at The Design and Technology Show at Birmingham's NEC.
News from Boston College (14 December 2004)
IR cameras gain motorised focus lens option
Cedip Infrared Systems has a new range of motorised focus lens for its Jade UC family of uncooled IR cameras. Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (14 December 2004)
Dust ignition proof motors described
A new 6-page technical data file details the DIP range of dust ignition proof motors from AEG Electric Motors.
News from Lafert Electric Motors (14 December 2004)
Sensors and software showcased at M-Tec
Sensor Technology will be using its stand at the M-Tec exhibition to showcase both new hardware and new software. Brochure Available
News from Sensor Technology (14 December 2004)
DTI award recognises novel use of technology
Epsilon Test Services' innovative portable appliance testing has led to the company achieving a place in the Department of Trade and Industries Innovation Awards.
News from Epsilon Test Services (14 December 2004)
Sockets promise safety and easier wiring
Omron has added to its range of relay and timer sockets with the launch of two new models in the PYF-14 series. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (14 December 2004)
Upgraded relays perform reliably
An upgrade of Omron's best selling MYS general-purpose relay series is already setting new standards of its own in terms of performance and reliability since being introduced. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (14 December 2004)
Multiphase meters bound for the Gulf
Jiskoot Mixmeter multiphase meters have been selected to help enhance production and reservoir management at the Arabian Gulf Safaniya and Marjan oilfields.
News from Jiskoot (14 December 2004)
System provides access to 6 years worth of data
User Application Article ABB has given British Nuclear Group, part of BNFL, the ability to access 2Tbyte of production data following the installation of an information management system at the Sellafield site.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (14 December 2004)
Slideways promise precise positioning
A new range of direct drive, linear air bearing slideways provides straightness of motion better than 0.1um in 100mm of travel, and resolution on position accuracy better than 0.1um.
News from Loadpoint (14 December 2004)
Replacement chain doesn't tire easily on tyre line
User Application Article Michelin Tyres has significantly improved production at its factory in Stoke-on-Trent after installing Renold Synergy chain on one of its production lines.
News from Renold Chain (14 December 2004)
United Utilities signs up for maintenance
United Utilities has awarded a contract for the overhaul and maintenance of thousands of electrically operated valve actuators and associated equipment to Exeeco.
News from Rotork Exeeco (14 December 2004)
Head of HMRI to remain until merger with ORR
Dr Allan Sefton, head of HM Railway Inspectorate at the Health and Safety Executive, is remaining in post until HMRI's forthcoming merger with the Office of Rail Regulation.
News from Health and Safety Executive (14 December 2004)
Guide to troubleshooting Foundation Fieldbus
Pepperl+Fuchs is introducing a new free Foundation Fieldbus (FF) Troubleshooting Guide intended for use by engineers who are troubleshooting Foundation Fieldbus installations.
News from Pepperl+Fuchs USA (14 December 2004)
Transmitter detects corrosion in hazardous areas
Pepperl+Fuchs' innovative CorrTran corrosion detection transmitters are now available to satisfy Class I, Division 2 hazardous location applications.
News from Pepperl+Fuchs USA (14 December 2004)
Servos gain more communications options
Danaher Motion has enhanced the connectivity of its Servostar drives by offering SynqNet and EtherCAT interface cards.
News from Danaher Motion (13 December 2004)
Monitor drawer ideal for industrial environments
A new 19in monitor drawer aims to provide user-friendly, space saving operation at the human/machine interface. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (13 December 2004)
Delegates learn all about alarm rationalisation
A recent alarm rationalisation seminar in Aberdeen, Scotland highlighted the level of interest in this key area of plant safety and efficiency.
News from ICS (Industrial Control Software) (13 December 2004)
Workshops examine practical process control
A 2-day workshop on "Practical process control for engineers and technicians" will be held early next year in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Dublin and Cork.
News from IDC Technologies (13 December 2004)
Magna signs for visualisation
Actify has entered into an agreement with Magna International, the leading global supplier of technologically advanced automotive systems, components and complete modules.
News from Actify (13 December 2004)
Innovation recognised
Power Measurement has been selected as a "Top 100 Innovator" by Red Herring, a media company covering innovation, technology, financing and entrepreneurial activity.
News from Power Measurement (13 December 2004)
Sensor blower offers automatic climate control
A novel sensor blower samples air temperature in the passenger compartment of a vehicle for automatic climate control.
News from ebm-papst Automotive and Drives (UK) (13 December 2004)
Collaborative automation breaks through boundaries
A new Collaborative Automation Programme will enable manufacturers to develop products and automation systems in partnership with Schneider Electric.
News from Schneider Electric (13 December 2004)
Sampling cylinders conform to TPED
Parker Instrumentation has launched a range of stainless steel sampling cylinders, conforming to the Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive (TPED). Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Instrumentation Products Division (13 December 2004)
Flexible configuration ballscrew-drive actuators
Isel ballscrew-driven LF series linear actuators are available in three sizes, two of which have a twin bearing rails/carriages.
News from Micromech (13 December 2004)
Rotary actuators step into precision applications
New from Oriental Motor, the DG-Series of compact hollow rotary actuators takes advantage of the company's acclaimed Alpha Step technology.
News from Oriental Motor (13 December 2004)
Web portal focuses on industrial PCs
IPCNET is a new web portal for industrial PC manufacturers, integrators and distributors.
News from IPCNET (13 December 2004)
Sensor monitors thermal flow
The SP-150 thermal flow sensor is based on the principle of thermal dispersion.
News from Active Switch and Sensor (13 December 2004)
Treatment units bring effluent under control
Small scale water treatment and water recycling units help companies to recover and reuse water and/or meet sewer discharge consents for liquid effluent from a wide range of industrial processes.
News from Carbis Filtration (13 December 2004)
Small claims for coreless DC motor
Asaba Engineering has developed what it claims is the shortest length and the lightest weight coreless DC motor for motion control applications.
News from Asaba Engineering (13 December 2004)
Manufacturing software takes a leap forward
User Application Article New software has allowed FCX Truflo Marine to take a leap forward, improve its competitiveness and component throughput for its range of flow control products.
News from Seiki Systems (13 December 2004)
Contrasting performance for 2D code reader
In response to ever more stringent demands from the 2D code reading market, Absolute Vision has upgraded its proven, handheld reader, the DataMouse.
News from Absolute Vision (13 December 2004)
Load cells meet OEM requirements
Sartorius has developed a range of state-of-the-art load cells for manufacturers looking to integrate weighing processes into their equipment. Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK (13 December 2004)
Powerful addition to machine lubrication
A new line of gas-powered and motorised lubrication devices connects to existing grease or lubrication fittings and apply precise amounts of lubricant to bearings and other mechanical interfaces. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (13 December 2004)
Polycarbonate is lightweight alternative
User Application Article New safety shoes from leading personal protection equipment supplier Bacou-Dalloz have toecaps injection molded in Lexan EXL polycarbonate.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (13 December 2004)
Acetal stockshapes gain colourful options
Quadrant Engineering Plastics (EPP) has introduced a range of standard colours for extruded Acetal stockshapes.
News from Quadrant EPP (13 December 2004)
Convertors take active control
Inertial Aerosystems has a new range of synchro amplifiers and digital to synchro convertors that can drive loads up to 300VA. Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (13 December 2004)
Wrench keeps tight control of taxi torque
User Application Article All the threaded fasteners used in the latest London "black cab" are inspected using Crane's ProWrench Audit - a digital inspection wrench with an easy-to-read display. Brochure Available
News from Crane Electronics (13 December 2004)
Actuator module offers remote control latching
The AL1d is an addressable low power, latching module for use in a wide range of access control applications such as lockers, mailboxes, machinery guards, filing cabinets and many more.
News from Servocell (13 December 2004)
Vision sensor software suite goes multilingual
Banner Engineering Corp has released its PresencePlus vision sensor software suite in nine languages.
News from Banner Engineering (13 December 2004)
Web courses teach finite element analysis
Algor has launched an all-new subscription-based programme for distance-learning web courses in which expert instructors provide software training.
News from Algor (13 December 2004)
Brushless servos are hardened to radiation
RH Series radiation-hardened brushless servomotors accommodate rapid acceleration and deceleration, and offer reliable operation in radiation-intensive applications.
News from Empire Magnetics (13 December 2004)
Comments sought on new COMAH guidance
The Health and Safety Commission is seeking views on a draft updated guidance booklet covering the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999 (COMAH).
News from Health and Safety Executive (13 December 2004)
New COMAH regulations open to discussion
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) is seeking views on a draft updated guidance booklet covering the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999 (COMAH).
News from Health and Safety Executive (13 December 2004)
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