News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 16 January
to Saturday 22 January 2005
Compact instrument combines three in one
Combining recorder, multimeter and oscilloscope functions in one compact unit - the new Sefram DAS 1200 is ideal for many industrial and electrical troubleshooting or maintenance applications.
News from Metrix Electronics (21 January 2005)
USB-based devices reduce the cost of acquisition
Measurement-quality data acquisition and the convenience of USB plug-and-play technology are combined at lower cost in the new USB-6008 and USB-6009 data acquisition devices. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (21 January 2005)
Industry's largest source for instrument drivers
National Instruments now offers more than 4000 instrument drivers in the NI Instrument Driver Network, the industry's largest source for instrument drivers. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (21 January 2005)
ActiveX software takes control of data
XY Chart is an ActiveX control that integrates seamlessly into Visual Basic 5 and 6 and MS Excel VBA applications.
News from ControlEng Corp (21 January 2005)
Film insert moulding and automotive interiors
Technical Background Article Film insert moulding can help designers and production engineers to improve radically and enhance the quality, aesthetics and functionality of a wide range of automotive interior parts. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype (21 January 2005)
Wide-bodied butterfly solves lining problems
An innovative new wide-bodied butterfly valve aims to overcome the problems commonly experienced with valve operation as a result of thick, protective pipe linings.
News from Tyco Flow Controls (21 January 2005)
Mixing to maintain rag in suspension
Stem Drive has won a contract from the Trident North Alliance for its patented, nonblocking, wet well mixing system for maintaining solids in suspension.
News from Stem Drive (21 January 2005)
Solvent cleans lines without shutdown
N-Spec 50, a dispersant /solvent developed by Brenntag Oil and Gas, has recently been tested in Scandinavia for aquatic toxicity, biodegradation and bioaccumulation in marine environments.
News from Brenntag Nederland (21 January 2005)
Smart car project illustrates merits of SLS
User Application Article 3T RPD and Taeno product development have completed an innovative project to demonstrate the capability of prototype components built using state-of-the-art selective laser sintering technology.
News from 3T RPD (21 January 2005)
More Sony cameras for industrial vision
Firstsight Vision is expanding its coverage of the Sony range of industrial vision cameras. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (21 January 2005)
Conference dedicated to blowing agents
Rapra Technology will host the seventh Blowing Agents and Foaming Processes Conference at the Millennium Hotel in Stuttgart, Germany, on 10th and 11th May 2005.
News from Smithers Rapra (21 January 2005)
Roller pinion system is alternative to ballscrew
The RPS precision roller pinion system converts rotary motion into very precise, backlash-free linear motion, while quietly operating at high speeds over long distances.
News from Nexen Group (21 January 2005)
Handy product overview contains all key features
The full range of torque management and control products from Crane Electronics is featured in its latest product overview literature. Brochure Available
News from Crane Electronics (21 January 2005)
Are you being served?
Schneider Electric is among the first companies to define its services in accordance with the new GAMBICA Service Levels Scheme - a move that sees it emphasising its commitment to customer service.
News from Schneider Electric (21 January 2005)
CAM software certified for Solid Edge
EdgeCAM Solid Machinist has been awarded Certified Select Product status on Solid Edge Version 16.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (21 January 2005)
Software turns scopes to combustion analysers
Yokogawa has introduced a new version of its automotive engine combustion analysis software, designed for use with its digital oscilloscopes and PC-based data-acquisition systems.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (21 January 2005)
Survey confirms bright future for Hart
The Hart Communication Foundation (HCF) confirms that industry users and suppliers are firmly committed to the growth of the Hart Communication technology for years to come.
News from Hart Communication Foundation (21 January 2005)
Maturity model shows route to effective ECM
Technical Background Article This article provides a conceptual model that can help engineers improve the way they use enterprise content management technology, and introduces the best practices that will ensure success.
News from McLaren Software (21 January 2005)
Metronet fined following injury to cleaner
Metronet Rail BCV Limited has been fined GBP5000 at the City of London Magistrates' Court following a prosecution after a contract cleaner sustained a serious leg injury on 11 February 2003.
News from Health and Safety Executive (21 January 2005)
Free tool assesses SME health and safety
The Health and Safety Executive has launched a new web-based tool to help SMEs track and assess how well they are managing their own health and safety performance.
News from Health and Safety Executive (21 January 2005)
Guhe takes charge
Joachim Guhe was appointed general manager of Parker Hannifin's Packing Division (sealing systems for fluid power applications) on 1 January 2005. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Seal Group Europe (20 January 2005)
Read-out hits the streets
Headlined in the first 2005 issue of Read-out, Ireland's journal of instrumentation and control, is the strategic co-operation between Endress and Hauser and Rockwell.
News from Read-Out Publications (20 January 2005)
Silo weighing problems solved in Korea
User Application Article Applied Weighing recently helped a Korean manufacturing company with its silo weighing problems.
News from Applied Weighing International (20 January 2005)
Couplings help cut water losses
User Application Article Viking Johnson's MaxiFit pipe couplings are playing a part in the repair and expansion of Manila's water distribution system, which has been described as "the world's biggest water privatisation". Brochure Available
News from Viking Johnson (20 January 2005)
Report recognises importance of RPM
A new report from manufacturing research firm CIMdata outlines the emergence of rules-driven product management (RPM).
News from RuleStream Corp (20 January 2005)
Seiko Epson standardises CAD data management
The Information Imaging Division of Seiko Epson has standardised on CoCreate's Model Manager as its CAD data management system.
News from CoCreate Software (20 January 2005)
New HQ caters for strong growth
Z Corp has moved into an 80% larger facility to meet the demands associated with its strong performance in 2004 and a 25% increase in the number of employees.
News from Z Corp (20 January 2005)
Pump seals are hydraulically balanced
Wanner Engineering has developed 1700 Series double cartridge seals for use with their Stan-Cor Series centrifugal pumps.
News from Wanner Engineering (20 January 2005)
Integrated CAM system on show in Florida
Pathtrace will demonstrate EdgeCAM Solid Machinist at the seventh annual SolidWorks World 2005 Conference from 30th January to 2nd February 2005 in Orlando, Florida.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (20 January 2005)
Nozzle features field-replaceable components
InkJet will launch its new EZ Jet nozzle for use on all Videojet Excel series coding and marking systems at Interpack.
News from InkJet (20 January 2005)
Syringe pump has new safety features
The Pump 11 Plus syringe pump has new safety features which include an end of travel limit switch.
News from Harvard Apparatus (20 January 2005)
Nice little earner for MSc students
Engineers get paid to become product designers through free MSc courses at Technology Innovation Centre.
News from Technology Innovation Centre (20 January 2005)
UK machine tool sector heads for trade surplus
With publication of the trade statistics for the 3rd quarter of 2004, it is looking likely that the UK machine tool sector will record a trade surplus for the year as a whole.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (20 January 2005)
Actuator upgrade improves pipeline performance
User Application Article Rotork EH electrohydraulic modulating valve actuators have been installed on the Osbra Pipeline in Brazil, replacing hydraulic actuators installed in the 1990s when the pipeline was new.
News from Rotork Controls (20 January 2005)
Hinges allow flexible frame fitting
Machine Building Systems has a versatile new range of anodised aluminium hinges designed to allow the user to fit doors to its extruded aluminium frames in as wide a variety of situations as possible. Brochure Available
News from Machine Building Systems (20 January 2005)
Train technology owes more to NASA than Brunel
Relief may be at hand for Britain's rail travellers, after what seems like decades of declining service and broken promises to improve the system.
News from Silverteam (20 January 2005)
Sensor tester performs fast field checks
A novel low cost sensor tester designed for field use retails for less than GBP 20.00.
News from Contrinex UK (20 January 2005)
Panel meters combine up to 13 instruments
GMW MA 400 series multifunction panel meters are designed for typical single and three-phase applications in electrical control, generator sets and building management systems.
News from Metrix Electronics (20 January 2005)
Panel instruments boast comprehensive coverage
The GMW range of panel instruments is a comprehensive family designed to meet virtually all process automation, control and instrumentation requirements.
News from Metrix Electronics (20 January 2005)
Coating solves a sticky problem for Pentel
User Application Article Pentel contacted Poeton from its HQ in California to try to solve a sticky problem that was slowing production of very small silicon rubber mouldings that fit into the barrels of a number of its pens.
News from Poeton Industries (20 January 2005)
Mini contactors and overload relays from stock
Complementing its proven NC6 mini-contactor series, Chint now offers an extended range of price-competitive miniature overload relays and head-mounted auxiliary contact blocks.
News from Chint Europe (UK) (20 January 2005)
Additional staff to play a vital role
Chint Europe (UK) has increased its field sales operation by adding four experienced personnel to its existing team.
News from Chint Europe (UK) (20 January 2005)
Weather transmitter revolutionises measurement
The Vaisala WXT510 weather transmitter is claimed to revolutionise weather measurement. Brochure Available
News from Vaisala (20 January 2005)
Kit simplifies machine guarding
Where a machine guard needs to be opened to allow access at regular intervals to a machine process, lifting doors are a popular solution. Brochure Available
News from Machine Building Systems (20 January 2005)
Stainless-steel servomotors optimise protection
A new family of all-stainless-steel servomotors provides optimised protection for the most demanding automation applications in clean environments and hostile operating situations. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (20 January 2005)
Training courses updated for 2005
ATS Training has published its 2005 schedule.
News from ATS International (20 January 2005)
Load cells are optimised for dynamic systems
The FIT series of single-point load cells features an improved mechanical design and integrated electronics to meet the needs of dynamic weighing, dosing and filling systems. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (20 January 2005)
Switches aid cost-effective safety provisions
Safety key operated switches provide the features required for safety position detection of protective guards or doors in a reliable, cost-effective, industry standard package.
News from Honeywell Sensing and Control (20 January 2005)
Scada alliance spans the globe
Control Microsystems and Serck Controls have formed a global strategic alliance to leverage technology, manufacturing and market opportunities.
News from Serck Controls (20 January 2005)
Users conference next month in Paris
Samtech will hold its 9th users conference on 2nd and 3rd February 2005, in Paris, France.
News from Samtech (20 January 2005)
User groups focus on new design software
CoCreate Software will present a series of user events across the western USA in early February.
News from CoCreate Software (20 January 2005)
Long life for automotive blower
The K3G blower operates with greatly reduced wear and tear, offering commercial vehicle operators the very desirable combination of excellent performance and reduced total cost of ownership.
News from ebm-papst Automotive and Drives (UK) (20 January 2005)
Spring conference set for West Bromwich
The British Valve and Actuator Association Spring Conference will take place on Tuesday 15th March 2005 at the National Metalforming Centre, West Bromwich.
News from British Valve and Actuator Association (20 January 2005)
Acquisition system handles up to 4096 inputs
The LTT SensorCorder mobile data acquisition system offers between 8 and 4000 galvanically isolated conditioned inputs for strain gauge devices, ICP sensors or voltage signals.
News from Caesar DataSystems (20 January 2005)
Giant clutches set off for Italy
Six giant clutches are on their way to Italy after Cardiff based Renold Clutches and Couplings manufactured them from scratch in less than 14 weeks.
News from Renold Clutches and Couplings (20 January 2005)
Software gives NZ yacht a racing edge
User Application Article Emirates Team New Zealand has won the first round of qualification for America's Cup 2007 in a racing yacht designed and analysed in SolidWorks and CosmosWorks software.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (20 January 2005)
Shaft seals to star in Texas show
Meco custom-engineered shaft seals will be on show at the Gulf Coast Solids Handling and Processing Show on 5th and 6th April 2005. Brochure Available
News from Meco Shaft Seals (20 January 2005)
Process produces photoluminescent glass beads
A joint venture between Tri E Technologies and Visionglow of North America has successfully developed a proprietary process for incorporating photoluminescent pigment with glass bead.
News from Visionglow of North America (20 January 2005)
Company fined after worker suffers fatal fall
McDermott Bros Contractors Limited, a London-based construction company, has been fined GBP150,000 at Southwark Crown Court following an investigation into a fatal fall from height at a building site.
News from Health and Safety Executive (20 January 2005)
Monitor acquires data at high resolution
New from Scientific Technologies Automation Products Group is the Data Dolphin 220 data monitor.
News from Automation Products Group (19 January 2005)
Load cells to improve crane safety in China
Vishay Transducers has been awarded a contract to design and supply special crane load cells and associated instruments for iron and steel manufacturing operations in China.
News from Vishay Transducers UK (19 January 2005)
Visualisation software aids collaboration service
Engineering.com has selected and implemented Actify's SpinFire Professional 2004v2 as its visualisation component of choice for its new hosted collaboration service.
News from Actify (19 January 2005)
Edrich has mission to inform
The Institute of Acoustics has appointed Judy Edrich to fill the newly created role of Publicity and Information Manager. Brochure Available
News from Institute of Acoustics (19 January 2005)
Camera offers double the resolution
The new JAI CV-A2 is the 2Mpixel resolution stablemate of the CV-A1, sharing many common features, and so offering an easy upgrade path. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (19 January 2005)
Investment aims to boost sales and marketing
Aviv Venture Capital is to invest $1.1 million in Fricso Friction Control Solutions.
News from Fricso - Friction Control Solutions (19 January 2005)
Circuit breakers help put Team Bullimore on course
User Application Article When round the world yachtsman Tony Bullimore refitted his catamaran with the latest navigation and communication aids, he included E-T-A panel-mounted circuit breakers with water ingress protection. Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers (19 January 2005)
Upgrades for academic maths software
Available now from Adept Scientific are Maple TA 2.0 and MapleNet Academic 2.5 from Maplesoft, the leading provider of high-performance software tools for engineering, science and mathematics. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (19 January 2005)
Customer training menu spans 11 courses
Lenze has set up a new programme of customer training in 2005, with 11 different courses covering servo and inverter drives, plus PLCs and mechanical products. Brochure Available
News from Lenze (19 January 2005)
Cylinders boast great application flexibility
A novel rodless cylinder design from Festo claims to deliver a step-change improvement in life cycle, load capacity and running costs - along with much simpler system building. Brochure Available
News from Festo (19 January 2005)
Green packaging keeps couplings clean
A new packaging method is ensuring that Viking Johnson's couplings, flange adapters and repair products remain in pristine condition right up to the point of installation. Brochure Available
News from Viking Johnson (19 January 2005)
Variable speed drive is worth its salt
User Application Article Salt Union, one of Europe's largest salt producers, has received ABB's special award for energy savings, recognising its outstanding achievement in saving over GBP 100,000 a year in energy costs.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (19 January 2005)
CD simplifies enclosure specification
Electrical and electronic packaging specialist Sarel has launched a free, interactive CD packed with features to help users specify an enclosure.
News from Sarel (19 January 2005)
Belgian Government to aid simulator development
The Belgian Federal Government is to cofinance the development of LMS Virtual.Lab for Aerospace, a dedicated virtual simulation suite for aircraft and space system development. Brochure Available
News from LMS International (19 January 2005)
Budget pricing for novel torque tester
With the new Norbar TruCheck torque tester everyone can now afford to have a tester permanently in place and keep their tools in top condition at all times. Brochure Available
News from Norbar Torque Tools (19 January 2005)
Government contract for simulation tools
US General Services Administration awards contract for engineering simulation software to be used by government agencies.
News from Ansys (19 January 2005)
Spannish hat-trick for Morgan
Morgan Construction Company has received three contracts from Siderurgica Anon of La Coruna, Spain, to design, build and install several modifications to its combination single-stand bar and rod mill.
News from Morgan Construction Company (18 January 2005)
System takes active approach to vehicle acoustics
The Lotus In-Car Active Acoustic Tailoring system allows vehicle manufacturers to create an acoustic ambience that matches consumers' expectations.
News from Lotus (18 January 2005)
Bearings provide a lift onboard
User Application Article MacTaggart Scott, a company with a reputation for solving the most difficult of engineering problems, manufactures inter-deck lifts for use onboard ships using bearings from SKF. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (18 January 2005)
Hickman to lead UK sales and customer support
Carlo Gavazzi has appointed Alan Hickman as Sales and Marketing Director to lead the company's sales and customer support operations in the UK.
News from Carlo Gavazzi (18 January 2005)
Subcontracting show gains machine tool focus
Subcon, the UK's only exhibition dedicated to subcontract manufacturing services, will feature a complementary Machine Tool Zone for the first time in the event's history at this year's event. Brochure Available
News from Subcon (18 January 2005)
Conference adds a global perspective
The Subcon 2005 conference entitled "Sourcing and subcontracting in global markets - survival strategies for buyers and suppliers" will be held alongside the Subcon exhibition at the NEC Birmingham. Brochure Available
News from Subcon (18 January 2005)
Gear set simplifies phasing of rotating elements
The Nabtesco Precision HDB gear set allows easy and direct phasing of rotating elements and is ideally suited for web presses and other machines requiring constant monitoring and adjustment in motion.
News from Servotechnic (18 January 2005)
Electric motors for subsea applications
IKM Gjerseth Elektro manufactures a range of electric motors for subsea applications.
News from IKM Gjerseth Elektro (18 January 2005)
Positioners move in small envelopes
The MX80 family of high-precision, low profile miniature positioners allows rapid linear translation and precise positioning within very small working envelopes. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation (18 January 2005)
Speedy access to two- and three-axis stages
The FB2, PA1 and PA2 range of flatbed x-y and x-y-z units from Micromech use standard products that are quickly built into machines and gantry units bringing deliveries often down to only a few weeks.
News from Micromech (18 January 2005)
Spring cage terminal blocks handle more power
The pluggable ST-Combi range of spring cage terminal blocks are more powerful than ever: they now allow pluggable power wiring up to 30A at 800V with a nominal 4mm2 cable size.
News from Phoenix Contact (18 January 2005)
Curtain controllers protected from the environment
The LCM-100 Series light curtain controller features a lockable metal enclosure that carries an environmental rating of NEMA 4,12 (IP65).
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (18 January 2005)
Piezoelectric sensors watch latch production
User Application Article ArvinMeritor produces six hundred latches an hour, twenty hours a day, five days a week all of which must be tested before being released for delivery to the customer.
News from Kistler Instruments (18 January 2005)
Polymer parts enable Dyson Digital Motor
User Application Article When Dyson wanted to develop a faster, more efficient motor it chose Victrex Peek for a number of components because of its superior toughness and fatigue strength.
News from Victrex USA (18 January 2005)
3D modelling opens up lucrative markets
User Application Article Thanks to a move to Alibre Design software and 3D parametric modelling, Magove has opened new business in the lucrative market of automotive plastic-parts gauging.
News from Alibre (18 January 2005)
New version of innovation software arrives
Version 2.0 of Invention Machine's Goldfire Innovator brings a range of new features.
News from Invention Machine (18 January 2005)
COSHH amendment bans old-style cement
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (Amendment) Regulations 2004 will prohibit the supply or use of cement which has a chromium VI concentration of more than 2 parts per million.
News from Health and Safety Executive (18 January 2005)
Signal protection devices now SIL rated
Pepperl+Fuchs flexible K-System components now have IEC61508 SIL ratings to conform with international safety standards for systems and processes - at no additional cost to the user.
News from Pepperl+Fuchs USA (18 January 2005)
PLC software gains ready-to-run function blocks
Omron has introduced a new version of its universal PLC programming software, adding powerful new features, while maintaining the ease of use for which the company's software is renowned.
News from Omron Corp (17 January 2005)
Keylock switches provide secure access
A new range of high quality keylock switches provide protection against unauthorised access and additional safety controls. Brochure Available
News from EAO (17 January 2005)
Belkin and Stanley create powerful range
New from Belkin is the Stanley Power range of surge protectors, extension cords and workshop/outdoors power accessories.
News from Belkin Components (17 January 2005)
Bargraph indicators display more information
Electronic bargraph indicators are high-performance alternatives to traditional electromechanical pointer instruments.
News from Metrix Electronics (17 January 2005)
Shedding light on machining operations
User Application Article Yamazaki Mazak, the world's largest machine tool manufacturer, fits Waldmann machine tool lights on all its Mazak Nexus VCN machining centres and QTN CNC lathes wherever in the world they are made. Brochure Available
News from Waldmann Lighting (17 January 2005)
Indian distributor logs 50th sale
Industrial Control Software has had a great start to 2005 with distributor Supra Controls selling its 50th IMAC alarm management system.
News from ICS (Industrial Control Software) (17 January 2005)
Schneider set to raise more for disaster relief
Schneider Electric is donating substantial funds, equipment and services to aid efforts in the most affected countries of the tsunami disaster.
News from Schneider Electric (17 January 2005)
Headquarters site clocks up half-century
Rapra Technology celebrated 50 years of business at its Shawbury, Shropshire headquarters at the end of last year.
News from Smithers Rapra (17 January 2005)
Shock and vibration damping components
Finding the right vibration mounts for any application has become easier with the publication of a new 240-page catalogue by Advanced Antivibration Components.
News from Advanced Antivibration Components (17 January 2005)
New contracts help boost turnover
Arc Energy Resources broke the GBP 2 million turnover barrier in 2004, an increase of 8% over the previous year.
News from Arc Energy Resources (17 January 2005)
Electropneumatic control for positioning and speed
The AirNC pneumatic control system from Rexroth is a part of a drive concept for highly demanding applications.
News from Bosch Rexroth - Pneumatics (17 January 2005)
Electrode design software adds simulation
The latest version of the PS-Electrode automated electrode design system offers an even wider range of customisation options and the ability to simulate the action of the electrode. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (17 January 2005)
Indexing plungers come with threaded bodies
JW Winco now produces inch and metric size non-lockout-type steel indexing plungers with threaded bodies.
News from Winco (17 January 2005)
Head aids tight-access orbital welding
The Orbitec OSK 14 mini-fitting weld head is a novel design primarily for the semiconductor and aerospace industries but can be applied to any small diameter, tight access orbital welding application.
News from Orbitec (17 January 2005)
How to specify motor drive filters
Technical Background Article This article looks at motor drive filters, and how to select the best protection policy for old and new motors.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (17 January 2005)
How windings affect motor life
Technical Background Article After the bearings, the second most common cause of motor failure is the winding.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (17 January 2005)
Phase change - converting to three-phase
Technical Background Article Three-phase motors are more efficient, cost less, last longer and are more dependable than their single-phase counterparts; yet, often a three-phase supply is not available.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (17 January 2005)
High-accuracy sieves have super-fine apertures
Sieves and meshes for the most demanding medical, pharmaceutical and bio-engineering needs are now available from Tecan.
News from Tecan (17 January 2005)
SoftBrands cuts its losses
SoftBrands has published its financial results for the fiscal year ended 30th September 2004.
News from SoftBrands Manufacturing (17 January 2005)
Syringe pump promises "pulseless" flow delivery
A novel nanolitre syringe pump features a unique remote injector which allows the user to deliver small volumes without wasting precious fluids in excessively long tubing.
News from KD Scientific (17 January 2005)
Portable communicator supports more devices
The 375 Field Communicator now supports 82 additional Foundation fieldbus devices and 50 more Hart instruments for maintenance purposes.
News from Emerson Process Management - Asset Optimization (17 January 2005)
Loggers monitor pasteurisation and sterilisation
The Thermologger series of data loggers monitors pasteurisation and sterilisation temperatures in cans, bottles, jars or other containers in the autoclave or tunnel process with the product.
News from JDL (Just Data Loggers) (17 January 2005)
Speed controller suits battery-powered motors
A new solid-state PWM unidirectional motor speed controller from Midwest Motion Products Company is ideal for battery powered applications.
News from Midwest Motion Products (17 January 2005)
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