News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 9 January
to Saturday 15 January 2005
New name in high-performance industrial fibres
Performance Fibers is a newly independent global leader in high-performance industrial fibres and related materials, with operations in the USA, France, Korea and China.
News from Performance Fibers (14 January 2005)
Modelling package improves plant efficiency
User Application Article Jonas Fjellstedt of Outokumpu Copper R and D used the Femlab mathematical modelling package to determine how to improve efficiency in a plant producing metal rods. Brochure Available
News from Comsol (14 January 2005)
TurboCAD users to gain from collaboration
IMSI is to offer state-of-the-art design collaboration functionality through a strategic partnership with PDMOffice.
News from PDMOffice (14 January 2005)
Software on show in Orlando
Algor will demonstrate its latest design, analysis and simulation software at the seventh annual SolidWorks World 2005 Conference in Orlando, Florida.
News from Algor (14 January 2005)
Kit covers all Part P testing
Megger has produced a complete Part P testing kit, enabling contractors to quickly, safely and accurately complete all the tests required. Brochure Available
News from Megger (14 January 2005)
Hygienic breakaway coupling prevents damage
A new hygienic breakaway coupling is designed to prevent damage to installations and injury to personnel when a tanker drives away while the hose remains connected.
News from FlexRite Chemgiene (14 January 2005)
Datasheet describes logger-compatible sensors
Pressure Systems now offers a new datasheet for the submersible KPSI Series 116 and 126 transducers, designed specifically for compatibility with Campbell Scientific dataloggers.
News from Pressure Systems (14 January 2005)
Wet paper put to the test of strength
A Finch device is available from Lloyd instruments for loop tensile testing of wet paper or board products up to 25 or 50mm width.
News from Lloyd Instruments (14 January 2005)
Electric alternative for hydraulics and pneumatics
Electro-Thrust electric cylinders are billed as an ideal alternative for hydraulic and pneumatic actuators in applications where multiple positions or variable speed/stroke profiles are required.
News from Total Motion Systems (14 January 2005)
Flat panel displays feature touch screens
Contec has added four new LCDs in 10.4 and 12.1in sizes to its IPC-DT/60 series of flat panel displays which feature a touch screen function and analogue RGB and DVI inputs.
News from Contec Microelectronics (14 January 2005)
System stores and analyses IR signatures
A new multispectral IR signature acquisition and analysis system allows operators to collect and store perfectly synchronised sequences of radiometric images from the three main infra-red wavebands. Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (14 January 2005)
International steel market roundup
US market activity in short products is flat, according to the latest MEPS International Steel Review.
News from MEPS (International) (14 January 2005)
Hitachi enlists optical help
Hitachi Via Mechanics (USA) Emerging Technology Group (ETG) has selected Optics for Hire to provide optoelectronics prototyping and optical modelling.
News from Optics for Hire (14 January 2005)
Minaki comes onboard
Teruyoshi Minaki, Director and Executive Vice President of Industrial Automation Business for Yokogawa Electric Corp, has been named to the Fieldbus Foundation board of directors.
News from Fieldbus Foundation (14 January 2005)
Finance course is aimed at engineers
The University of Durham is currently accepting registrations for a week-long short industrial course on "Finance for industry".
News from Centre for Industrial Automation and Manufacturing (14 January 2005)
Information management systems for the North Sea
Honeywell has received an order from Gaz de France Production Nederland for process automation and information management systems at two of the company's new gas production platforms in the North Sea.
News from Honeywell Industry Solutions (14 January 2005)
Catalogue for electrical contractors
The latest version of ABB's installer product catalogue for electrical contractors is now available.
News from ABB Automation Tech (LV Products) (14 January 2005)
Elastomers conference promises exciting mix
The High Performance and Speciality Elastomers Conference will be held at the Warwick Hotel in Geneva, Switzerland on 20th and 21st April 2005.
News from Smithers Rapra (14 January 2005)
Redesign for legendary smart motor
The SM1720D SmartMotor has been redesigned and cost reduced to use the same industry-standard connectors that are available with the company's other SmartMotors.
News from Animatics (14 January 2005)
Website slides into view
Telescopic slide manufacturer Widney UK has a new website for 2005, with comprehensive coverage of all its products and downloadable 3D CAD models and PDF files.
News from Widney UK (14 January 2005)
Megapixel camera turns to microscopy
The DeltaPix Infinity X is an extremely high resolution megapixel camera for microscopy and other high performance applications.
News from Kane Computing (14 January 2005)
New division focuses oil and gas expertise
Foster Wheeler Energy has formed a new Oil and Gas Division as part of its strategy to further expand its oil and gas business.
News from Foster Wheeler (14 January 2005)
Epoxy dispenser is ideal for manual workstations
A new Loctite dispensing unit designed for self-levelling two part epoxies have been introduced by Henkel Technologies.
News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives (14 January 2005)
Read all about rotary torque transducers
Crane Electronics' range of CheckStar rotary transducers has long been a market leading product for the dynamic torque and angle measurement of all continuous drive and impulse tools. Brochure Available
News from Crane Electronics (14 January 2005)
Enclosures meet latest electrical specifications
New enclosures meet the forthcoming European EN60670-1 safety regulations for boxes and enclosures for electrical accessories in household and similar fixed electrical installations up to 1kV AC. Brochure Available
News from Spelsberg els UK (14 January 2005)
Pneumatic cylinders boast cleaner lines
The new square-profile barrel the PES III range of pneumatic cylinders offers cleaner lines for use in hygiene conscious environments.
News from Asco Numatics (14 January 2005)
Space vector modulation keeps Ex motors cool
Technical Background Article The practice of mounting inverters for explosion-proof motors outside the Ex zone reduces costs, but traditionally has caused problems with motor overtemperature.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) (14 January 2005)
Soft starters offer cost-effective solution
User Application Article Although variable speed drives are indispensable for motor control in many water treatment applications, there are at least as many applications that do not demand the complexity and the cost of VSDs.
News from Fairford Electronics (14 January 2005)
Vision system claims unprecedented flexibility
NetSight II DCL is a CameraLink version of the powerful NetSight II machine vision system that can process multiple image views simultaneously.
News from ipd (14 January 2005)
One-day seminar to update COSHH knowledge
The BOHS is running an updated COSHH seminar to take account of the fact that the latest revision of the COSHH Regulations will be published on 17 January 2005.
News from British Occupational Hygiene Society (14 January 2005)
HSC consults on Science Strategy
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has launched a consultation on the draft HSC Science Strategy 2005-2008 - Gathering Evidence; Developing Understanding; Identifying Solutions.
News from Health and Safety Executive (14 January 2005)
Fifty years of drag chain innovation
Technical Background Article June 2004 marked the 50th anniversary of Kabelschlepp, inventor of the drag chain or cable carrier, recalls Lorenz Klein, MD of Kabelschlepp Metool and grandson of founder Dr Oskar Waldrich.
News from Kabelschlepp Metool (13 January 2005)
Conference to explain geometric process control
Geometric process control (GPC) technology is the newest tool on the market for dealing with the FDA PAT Initiative. Brochure Available
News from Curvaceous Software (13 January 2005)
Hinges banish labour-intensive assembly
A novel range of hinges features a slick new design cuts assembly time close to zero with significant cost savings per cabinet. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (13 January 2005)
French centre focuses Hall-effect expertise
Allegro MicroSystems Europe has opened a European Sensor Applications Centre in Annecy, France, to provide technical support for Hall-effect sensors in the automotive and industrial sectors.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (13 January 2005)
Visioneering meets environmental mark
Visioneering UK, the Coventry-based engineering partner for automotive, aerospace and other manufacturing industries, has secured the ISO14001 environmental standard.
News from Visioneering UK (13 January 2005)
Asian steel market to see further price rises
Chinese flat products inventories are low and consumption is satisfactory, according to MEPS Steel Prices Online.
News from MEPS (International) (13 January 2005)
US steel prices set to slide
In the flat products category, inventories in the USA are nearly double the figure recorded at this time last year, reports MEPS in its Steel Prices Online.
News from MEPS (International) (13 January 2005)
Software speeds access to custom bio-block valves
Crane Process Flow Technologies has developed software that allows biopharmaceutical processors to specify custom bio-block valves without the usual time-consuming exchange of 2D drawings.
News from Crane Process Flow Technologies (13 January 2005)
Ease of use is paramount in machine guarding
User Application Article A safety system that is difficult to use is more liable to be removed or bypassed, and so difficult machine guarding problems require special consideration.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (13 January 2005)
Pneumatic grippers aid small parts handling
The PM range of miniature pneumatic grippers is aimed at the electronics and packaging industries in small parts handling, assembly applications and multiple part placement.
News from AGI - American Grippers (13 January 2005)
Novel resin reduces weight for healthcare
User Application Article Cutting-edge polycarbonate technology from GE Advanced Materials has helped one healthcare OEM pioneer a new clear, lightweight, radiolucent wrist fixation system for modern times.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (13 January 2005)
Fresno Valves and Casting signs for RPM
Fresno Valves and Casting is implementing RuleStream's rules-driven product management (RPM) solution to accelerate responses to RFQs with engineer-to-order custom designs.
News from RuleStream Corp (13 January 2005)
China adopts Modbus standards
In a striking affirmation of the Modbus protocol, the Standardisation Administration of China has formally launched three standards for industrial automation in the People's Republic of China.
News from Modbus-IDA (13 January 2005)
Direct drive produces more efficient blowers
JetAir Technologies has developed the Jet-2 line of "beltless" direct-drive centrifugal blowers.
News from JetAir Technologies (13 January 2005)
Industrial data cables are plug-and-play solution
Phoenix Electronics has strengthened its position as a valued added supplier of industrial communications products by introducing an addition to the Harting product family RJ Industrial.
News from Phoenix Electronics Distribution (13 January 2005)
Enclosures offer easy access for servicing
Billed by Rolec as ground breaking, Starcase enclosures are designed for faster and more convenient installation and servicing.
News from OKW Enclosures (13 January 2005)
Epoxy resin system rises from the flames
A new nonhalogenated epoxy resin system called EP21HTFR-1 offers outstanding flame resistance and minimal smoke generation, even on prolonged exposure to open flames. Brochure Available
News from Master Bond (13 January 2005)
Porter brings proactive approach to quality
Harris Springs, the Reading based designer and manufacturer of precision springs, has appointed Steve Porter as its new Quality Manager.
News from Harris Springs (13 January 2005)
Environmentalist title proves popular
Corporate Members of IChemE have reacted positively to the new Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) title.
News from Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) (13 January 2005)
Graduate speaks out for engineering
Coventry University graduate Martin Metcalfe recently celebrated his 24th birthday by winning first prize at the "Speak out for engineering" competition organised by the IMechE.
News from Coventry University (13 January 2005)
New top end for process motor range
ABB has extended its low voltage process performance range with a new motor in IEC frame size 450.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (13 January 2005)
Welding all over the world
Orbimatic will be showing off the brand new Orbimat 165C Basic at a number of exhibitions during 2005, giving everybody the opportunity to see the latest generation of orbital welding equipment.
News from Orbimatic (13 January 2005)
Offshore platform to use Foundation Fieldbus
ABB has been awarded a project worth more than GBP 2.5 million to provide the entire automation and instrumentation suite for Petro-Canada's De Ruyter oil and gas production platform.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (13 January 2005)
Autosport seminar runs another lap
Following a successful event last November, Delcam is to repeat its free seminar showing how the latest developments in machining and inspection technology can improve quality and boost productivity. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (13 January 2005)
Catalogue helps select the correct tool
The manufacturer of the Torqueleader range of torque control tools has published its 2005 catalogue.
News from MHH Engineering (13 January 2005)
Airknife systems promise big savings for drying
Technical Background Article Blower driven "airknife" systems offer a clean and cost effective means of achieving optimised drying of manufactured components, bottling/packaging lines, paint finish surfaces and textiles. Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries (13 January 2005)
Micromech signs for Fanuc
Micromech Robotics Division has been appointed as a system integrator for Fanuc robots in the UK.
News from Micromech (13 January 2005)
Catalogue brings sensing products together
The all-new 2005 sensing products catalogue is the first to combine all Banner's 15,000 plus sensing products into a single comprehensive printed resource.
News from Banner Engineering (13 January 2005)
Top resolution for infra-red area camera
Sensors Unlimited (SUI), specializing in near-infrared imaging since 1991, has developed an extremely high-resolution area camera for capturing images in the 900 nm to1700 nm waveband range.
News from Goodrich Optical and Space Systems (13 January 2005)
Rack and pinion drives meet many needs
Atlanta Drive Systems offers a wide range of standard rack and pinion drives, consisting of both helical and straight (spur) tooth versions, in an assortment of sizes, materials and quality levels.
News from Atlanta Drive Systems (12 January 2005)
Worm reducers offer economical alternative
A new range of E-Servo worm reducers is perfect for use in applications that demand economical precision and servo operation.
News from Atlanta Drive Systems (12 January 2005)
Weighing system gets to grips with soda ash
User Application Article The Silo-Weigh system has successfully completed a six month trial on a huge 30m-high, 500t soda ash silo at Pilkington's Greengate flat glass manufacturing site at St Helens, Lancashire. Brochure Available
News from AV Technology (12 January 2005)
Breakthrough claims for signal conditioners
New from Impulse Corp is the Dataforth SensorLex 8B series of isolated analogue signal conditioners.
News from Impulse (12 January 2005)
Centralised system secures software access
Rockwell Automation has introduced centralised security services for all Rockwell Software and third party products. Brochure Available
News from Rockwell Automation Anorad (12 January 2005)
Plastic mesh organises and protects
A novel plastic mesh netting can be used to corral, organise and protect wire, fibre, cable, piping, tubing, hose and other products.
News from Creative Plastics and Design (12 January 2005)
Manufacturer surprised by welding capabilities
User Application Article Mitchell Dryers has been impressed by the extreme versatility of the AristoMig U400 universal welding set that it purchased recently. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (12 January 2005)
Courses qualify gas equipment inspectors
City and Guilds of London accredited courses for gas equipment inspectors are designed to qualify persons to carry out full safety checks on individual oxy-fuel gas welding systems. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (12 January 2005)
Welding and cutting kit complies with Euro Norms
Big products have independent third party verification of compliance with EN standards from two of Europe's most renowned test houses. Brochure Available
News from BIG (12 January 2005)
Actuator moves in hostile environments
In developing its newest and toughest actuator Linak asked its customers throughout the world what features it should have, and has incorporated the majority into the design.
News from Linak-UK (12 January 2005)
Course covers principles of compressed air systems
A new 30 hour Internet-based course spread over 6 months provides a comprehensive introduction to the main principles of compressed air systems.
News from British Compressed Air Society (12 January 2005)
Partnership puts technology on the piste
A new generation of ski equipment could be on the cards thanks to a successful partnership between the University of Bradford and Briton Engineering.
News from University of Bradford (12 January 2005)
New division concentrates fitration expertise
Stauff UK has a new Filtration Division to expand and develop activity and market presence for this range of products.
News from Stauff UK (12 January 2005)
Consultancy team brings craftsmanship model
Coventry-based engineering company Visioneering UK has created a new consultancy team to help its customers in the automotive sector to make full use of the expertise of its engineers.
News from Visioneering UK (12 January 2005)
EU steel mills to hold out for price rises
In the flat products category, EU purchasers are waiting as long as possible before committing themselves to forward orders for delivery in the first quarter, according to MEPS Steel Prices Online.
News from MEPS (International) (12 January 2005)
Double HNC courses prove popular
A-1 Technical Training, Logis-Tech Associates reports a 400% increase in student intake from April to December 2004, compared with the same period in 2003. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates (12 January 2005)
Jackson takes charge of professional operations
The IEE has appointed Paul Jackson to the Executive of the IEE as Director of Professional Operations.
News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (12 January 2005)
Readers prefer panel meters
The readers of Control Design Magazine have again selected Red Lion's PAX series as their preferred brand of panel meters for the fourth consecutive year.
News from Red Lion Controls (12 January 2005)
RFID complements visual systems
RFID system meets the requirements of some of the most demanding distribution centre applications.
News from Accu-Sort Europe (12 January 2005)
Troubleshooting hydraulic failures
Technical Background Article Applications engineer Dick Zachery offers tips for troubleshooting hydraulic motors for attachments.
News from White Drive Products (11 January 2005)
Rugged computers extend the long arm of the law
User Application Article After investigating several computer systems that could be networked between its cruisers and the dispatcher, the Brockton PD purchased five units of the Data 911 M5 from Glacier Computer.
News from Glacier Computer (11 January 2005)
Rack and pinion drives eliminate system backlash
A range of zero-backlash rack and pinion drives eliminate system backlash by means of a split-pinion and dual-pinion arrangement, providing ultraprecise positioning and repeatability.
News from Atlanta Drive Systems (11 January 2005)
Racks mount standard linear guide rails
Atlanta Drive Systems has a new range of integrated racks which mount directly to most standard linear guide rails, eliminating the need for additional machining and alignment, saving time and money.
News from Atlanta Drive Systems (11 January 2005)
Reducers answer precision demands
Atlanta Drive Systems offers a standard range of precision servo-worm reducers, perfect for use in applications that demand high performance, precise positioning and repeatability.
News from Atlanta Drive Systems (11 January 2005)
Actuators offer clean linear positioning
A new range of high-thrust linear actuators offers clean, precise linear positioning by means of rotating or nonrotating spindles.
News from Atlanta Drive Systems (11 January 2005)
Intuitive hardware brings machines into line
SKF's FixturLaser Shaft system provides plant engineers with advanced intuitive hardware that allows them to accurately measure and align machines. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (11 January 2005)
Relays promise versatile control
Moeller has released the next generation of its universally popular and highly successful easy control relays.
News from Moeller Electric (11 January 2005)
Energy meters gain fieldbus connection
Carlo Gavazzi has introduced a new plug-in module for EM4 energy meters to enable quick and easy connection to Dupline fieldbus systems without additional cables.
News from Carlo Gavazzi (11 January 2005)
Integrated motion solution goes higher and lower
The Allen-Bradley Kinetix 6000 range, a key element within the Allen-Bradley integrated motion solution, has been expanded to include new low and high-power versions. Brochure Available
News from Rockwell Automation Anorad (11 January 2005)
Scottish gear maker expands capacity
A Fife-based company has demonstrated its confidence in the manufacturing sector by staking its future on new machinery and an extension to its premises.
News from Lamond and Murray (11 January 2005)
PLCs and drives come with lifetime warranties
Mitsubishi is putting its money where its mouth is, with an uncompromising lifetime warranty on the FX Series of PLCs as well as the S500 and E520 ranges of low-voltage drives. Brochure Available
News from LC Automation (11 January 2005)
Conditioner protects high-pressure steam boilers
A new water-conditioning product is designed specifically to protect high-pressure steam boilers from the effects of limescale.
News from Hydropath (UK) (11 January 2005)
Ring switch keeps industrial networks running
The ET-5RS Ethertrak real-time ring switch is billed as a breakthrough in industrial-grade Ethernet. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (11 January 2005)
Medium voltage starter minimises energy losses
Simple specification and installation, high reliability and performance and a remarkably small footprint are just some of the benefits claimed for the new Motorpact medium voltage motor starter.
News from Schneider Electric (11 January 2005)
Nickel-cobalt project for New Caledonia
Foster Wheeler has been awarded a new contract by Goro Nickel to provide services related to the engineering, procurement and construction management of a nickel-cobalt project in New Caledonia.
News from Foster Wheeler (11 January 2005)
Replacement gear delivered on the fast track
User Application Article Another manufacturer's gearbox failure on a drag chain conveyor at Rugby Cement's South Ferriby works gave Flender the opportunity to prove just how effective its fast-track service really is.
News from Siemens Flender (11 January 2005)
Ghir Electrical joins the Select few
East London electrical wholesaler Ghir Electrical is the first to sign up for Schneider Electric's Select offer, enabling the company to sell a broad range of the electrical giant's branded goods.
News from Schneider Electric (11 January 2005)
CAM software gives yacht designers more freedom
User Application Article The addition of Delcam's PowerMill CAM software has given designers at the Viking Yacht Company increased freedom to create new advanced aesthetic features. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (11 January 2005)
Logger keeps watch over ground vibration data
User Application Article AV Technology has successfully completed a five month solar powered ground vibration monitoring project for Oakmayne Properties at a brownfield development site in central London. Brochure Available
News from AV Technology (11 January 2005)
Butterfly valves survive aggressive chemicals
The Neotecha NeoSeal butterfly valve range now includes a groundbreaking new series of TFM valve seats and linings for use in the most demanding and aggressive chemical applications.
News from Tyco Flow Controls (11 January 2005)
Camera features built-in pattern generator
JAI Pulnix's newest dual-tap Accupixel offering, the TM-6740CL boasts up to 200 frames per second at full resolution and generates up to 3205 frames per second in partial scan and binning modes.
News from JAI (11 January 2005)
Translation software features at SolidWorks World
Elysium will highlight its CADfeature translation software will be highlighted on Booth 116 at SolidWorks World 2005 in Orlando, Florida, between 28th January and 2nd February 2005.
News from Elysium (11 January 2005)
Switch to plastics cuts costs and weight
User Application Article Creative Plastics and Design converted a deck pan commonly used in refrigerated and frozen food and beverage cases from stainless steel to plastic and cut manufacturing costs by 67% and weight by 30%.
News from Creative Plastics and Design (11 January 2005)
Upgrade for real-time review application
The NavisWorks JetStream fourth-generation real-time review application is now shipping and the company reckons navigation, collaboration and co-ordination have never been better.
News from NavisWorks (11 January 2005)
Ease of use and functionality score for Besser
User Application Article Besser Company has standardised on SolidWorks 3D mechanical design and Cosmos design analysis software to streamline the design of its extensive product line.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (11 January 2005)
How to pick the perfect hydraulic motor
Technical Background Article Picking your perfect hydraulic motor won't be that easy, but with the guidelines below you can start to select like a pro, says Jeff Klingberg.
News from Fluid Power Technologies International (11 January 2005)
Rapid tooling service promises instant quotes
QuickTool Express is a new rapid injection moulding process that is quoted instantly on the Quickparts website.
News from Quickparts (11 January 2005)
Express line for online quoting
Rapid injection moulding process lets users get instant quotes for injection mould tooling and parts.
News from Quickparts (11 January 2005)
Automotive CAD courses cover the essentials
The Society of Automotive Engineers and Cadpo announce the release of the first three CAD certification courses and examinations.
News from iKnowledge Solutions (11 January 2005)
Aluminium beam claims price breakthrough
An aluminium beam and porous air pucks combine to solve the problem of getting linear air bearing motors into general production applications. Brochure Available
News from Rockwell Automation Anorad (11 January 2005)
Motors are obvious target in reducing downtime
Technical Background Article Business Development Director Mike Brook explains how planning and making a decision on whether to repair or replace an electric motor should be central to any downtime reduction strategy. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (10 January 2005)
Hundreds expected at user conference
Pavilion Technologies has revealed the keynote speakers and agenda for its upcoming 2005 user conference.
News from Pavilion Technologies (10 January 2005)
Nominees wanted for MacRobert Award
The Royal Academy of Engineering is looking for contenders for the MacRobert Award 2005, worth GBP 50,000 tax-free to the winner, plus the solid gold MacRobert Award Medal.
News from Royal Academy of Engineering (10 January 2005)
CAD software at no cost for students
Students and educators can now download MicroStation PowerDraft 2D/3D CAD software at no cost.
News from Bentley Systems (UK) (10 January 2005)
Dell takes on product development
Process drying specialist Secomak has appointed David Dell as its new Product Development Manager. Brochure Available
News from Secomak (10 January 2005)
Interface brings manufacturers' schedules to life
Nexus is a real-time interface that connects Wonderware's InTouch visualisation software to the Preactor advanced planning and scheduling system.
News from SolutionsPT (10 January 2005)
Vision systems boast open modular architecture
The Shelton WebSpector family of machine vision products can tackle a wide range of inspection tasks that until now have required bespoke engineering.
News from Shelton Machines (10 January 2005)
Development tools speed machine vision design
User Application Article The Shelton WebSpector makes uses software development tools to solve customised machine vision requirements.
News from Shelton Machines (10 January 2005)
Complete monitoring for airborne particles
The Lasair II 310B counter for airborne particles provides complete monitoring features in a compact, convenient package that weighs only 7kg.
News from Particle Measuring Systems (10 January 2005)
Adhesives deal aids shift into packaging
Kenyon is now an official distributor of Henkel industrial adhesives.
News from Kenyon Performance Adhesives Division (10 January 2005)
Coating keeps spark plugs firing longer
User Application Article With temperatures approaching 1000C, 30kV potentials and crushing pressures over 138bar, to perform in the combustion chamber, a spark plug must be precisely engineered and virtually indestructible.
News from Poeton Industries (10 January 2005)
BP to demo novel fieldbus developments
BP Chemicals is to host a field demonstration of Foundation fieldbus High Speed Ethernet (HSE) and Flexible Function Block (FFB) technology at its Lima, Ohio, USA, 1,4-butanediol (BDO) plant.
News from Fieldbus Foundation (10 January 2005)
Sensors provide continuous predictive maintenance
Technical Background Article Over the last decade, the accepted preventive method of reducing the risk of switchgear failure has been periodic thermal imaging.
News from QHi Group (10 January 2005)
Conference unites assembly and handling technology
The 3rd EFAC Conference will unite business leaders within the assembly and handling technology industry from Europe and around the world in the scenic mountain resort of Davos in the Swiss Alps.
News from European Factory Automation Committee (EFAC) (10 January 2005)
Hydraulic pumps take manifolds onboard
Heypac air driven hydraulic pumps are now available with multistation integral valve manifolds, making the creation of hydraulic work-holding power units even simpler.
News from Heypac (10 January 2005)
Manufacturing data hits the net
Users of CNC machine tools can now receive electronic information on machine performance and production data anywhere in the world that has Internet or telephone services.
News from Seiki Systems (10 January 2005)
Gas flow meters are ATEX approved
Bronkhorst Hi-Tech has a range of ATEX approved gas flow meters and controllers for use in Zone 1 hazardous areas, or on flammable gases.
News from Bronkhorst (10 January 2005)
Meters get the measure of workplace noise
The CEL-430 integrating sound level meter range is ideal for any industry or business wanting to monitor the amount of noise emitted from machines and other work applications.
News from Casella Stanger (10 January 2005)
CAM software handles demands of new formula
User Application Article Delcam's PowerMILL CAM system has been chosen by Zytek Engineering for the manufacture of all engines for the new A1 Grand Prix series. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (10 January 2005)
Eddy current tester checks for cracks
A new Zetec InSite CT eddy current crack tester from Uson gives fast, reliable and nondestructive detection of cracks or imperfections in critical components at production line speeds.
News from Uson (10 January 2005)
Price hike for specialty plasticiser
Great Lakes Chemical Corp is raising the price of its KP-140 specialty plasticiser and de-airing system diluent.
News from Chemtura (10 January 2005)
Metal pressings business joins quality drive
Corus Europressings has acquired certification to the ISO/TS16949 quality approval standard. Brochure Available
News from Corus Automotive (10 January 2005)
Modular managed switches support Ethernet IP
Phoenix Contact's new memory modules FL IF MEM 2 TX-D are two-port twisted-pair modules for the Modular Managed Switch. Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact (10 January 2005)
Gears and component sets down in price
Servotechnic has reduced the prices of many of its zero-backlash Nabtesco Precision gears and component sets.
News from Servotechnic (10 January 2005)
Software upgrades furnace performance
User Application Article Morgan Advanced Ceramics has recently upgraded the vacuum brazing facility at its Rugby factory with state of the art HMIs.
News from Specnow (10 January 2005)
Website keeps watch on US steel industry
Steelonthenet.com has launched a new US steel sector "industry-watch" service.
News from Steelonthenet.com (10 January 2005)
Tool offers quick check of inch threads
In response to popular demand, an inch size only Thread Check Tool has been developed and is now available to purchase from Empire Sales and Distribution.
News from Empire Sales and Distribution (10 January 2005)
USB extenders aid industrial communications
Amplicon has been appointed as the UK's sole distributor for Icron Technologies' innovative range of high-performance USB extenders.
News from Amplicon (10 January 2005)
Grey is the colour
From 1st February 2005 Eurobex's standard metric products will be powder coated RAL7035 grey instead of RAL7032 beige.
News from Eurobex Manufacturing (10 January 2005)
Keypad suitable for challenging environments
EAO has added to its portfolio of low cost, high functionality, easily installed keypads, manufactured by switch and control specialist Grayhill. Brochure Available
News from EAO (10 January 2005)
Custodial sentence for breach of HSW Act
A managing director has been sentenced to a 16-month custodial sentence following a prosecution brought by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
News from Health and Safety Executive (10 January 2005)
Safeguarding the hazards presented by conveyors
Technical Background Article Jeremy Procter, Convenor of the European Standards Committee responsible for Machine Guards, and Managing Director of Procter Machinery Guarding, discusses how best to guard conveyors. Brochure Available
News from Procter Machine Guarding (10 January 2005)
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