News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 23 January
to Saturday 29 January 2005
Control system is built for the power industry
User Application Article Backed by more than 100 years of industry experience, Emerson Process Management continues to be the control system supplier of choice for the power industry.
News from Emerson Process Management - Power + Water (28 January 2005)
Surface blackener now comes in gel formula
New from Precision Brand Products is a "gel" formula Tool Black blackener.
News from Precision Brand Products (28 January 2005)
Funding helps with plastics research
Over the past 12 months the Faraday Plastics and Polymers Partnership has helped to raise a total of some GBP 22 million in research funding for the plastics sector in the UK and Europe.
News from Faraday Plastics (28 January 2005)
Italians aim for America's Cup success
An Italian syndicate that will be competing in the America's Cup is using NEiNastran FEA software and Anaglyph Laminate Tools to design, analyse and optimise its composite yacht.
News from Noran Engineering (28 January 2005)
USB DAQ interfaces offer easy alternative
Contec reckons its new family of USB-based DAQ interfaces are the perfect alternative to a PCI or ISA DAQ board.
News from Contec Microelectronics Europe (28 January 2005)
Software works with Windows XP
SpinFire Professional has become Microsoft "Designed for Windows XP" logo certified, demonstrating compatibility between the operating system and Actify's leading visualisation technology.
News from Actify (28 January 2005)
Data collector checks out harmonic series
The Microlog CMVA65 is a portable data collector/FFT analyser that builds on the power, value and success of its predecessor, the CMVA60. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (28 January 2005)
Optical table minimises vibration
Newport Corp describes the SmartTable as the most advanced optical table commercially available. Brochure Available
News from Newport Spectra-Physics (28 January 2005)
Bearings take the strain under the train
User Application Article SKF Engineering Products has supplied products to a company designing a device that will help engineers who spend significant amounts of time working below underground trains. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (28 January 2005)
Lab upgrade adds to support options
Mettler Toledo has refurbished its demonstration and applications laboratory at its Leicester headquarters. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (28 January 2005)
EU expansion to boost steel output
Crude steel production in the enlarged EU-25 is expected to be finalised at 193 million tonnes in 2004, according to MEPS World Steel Outlook.
News from MEPS (International) (28 January 2005)
Doing plastics business in Poland
Rapra Technology is organising a conference on "Doing plastics business in Poland", to be held in Krakow, Poland, on 30th and 31st May 2005.
News from Smithers Rapra (28 January 2005)
Package covers the ins and outs of safety
Jokab Safety UK can supply a comprehensive entry/exit solution as a complete package to OEMs and end users.
News from Jokab Safety UK (28 January 2005)
Competitive pricing for linear ball bushings
A range of very competitively priced linear ball bushings is available from Misumi.
News from Misumi (28 January 2005)
Novel LED lights stay cool for machine vision
The new MG Wave high-powered coaxial spot LED lights (MCEP Series) from Moritex provide the stable, high illumination for machine vision applications requiring optimal lighting conditions.
News from Moritex Europe (28 January 2005)
Metering pump allows ultrafine adjustments
Exclusive to Integrated Dispensing Systems, the Vmp is billed as the latest in precision stepper motor driven valveless metering pumps.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (28 January 2005)
Head turns to fusion tubesheet welding
The Orbitec OSK4TK is a new simple addition to the OSK Series of weld heads for use in fusion tubesheet welding applications.
News from Orbitec (28 January 2005)
Encoder aids simple speed and position control
The DKS 40 incremental encoder has a compact design, which features a robust dustproof construction and protection to IP64.
News from Sick (UK) (28 January 2005)
Forget torque limiters: they never need service
User Application Article Elmar Industries uses mechanical torque limiters for certain applications on its bottle filling machines because of their simplistic, fail-safe operation. Brochure Available
News from Zero-Max (28 January 2005)
University has designs on VX
VX will be used exclusively in the new dedicated design suite at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) in the UK.
News from VX Corporation (28 January 2005)
Modules aid process measurement and control
Mettler Toledo has launched two new products for process measurement and control - the IND110 and A100. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (28 January 2005)
European expansion reflects global aims
RTP Company has expanded its European operations and distribution network.
News from RTP Company (28 January 2005)
Chemical congress to be Europe's largest ever
The Christmas and New Year period saw a flurry of activity at IChemE as preparations continued for the 7th World Congress of Chemical Engineering, which takes place in Glasgow, Scotland in July 2005.
News from Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) (27 January 2005)
Energy management products qualify for rebate
A portfolio of products from Carlo Gavazzi's energy management range have been included in the Carbon Trust's Energy Technology List.
News from Carlo Gavazzi (27 January 2005)
Optical link banishes trailing Profibus cables
The LS610 is an optical Profibus network link that is ideal for applications such as high-bay warehousing. Brochure Available
News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB (27 January 2005)
Grant provides free CAD software for schools
UGS and Aesseal have combined to provide an in-kind grant of CAD software to schools and colleges in South Yorkshire in a bid to support the development of the next generation of engineers.
News from Siemens PLM Software (27 January 2005)
Software keeps track of bugs
DriveWorks has incorporated performance tracking software directly into its latest product release and implemented case tracking software across its entire organisation.
News from DriveWorks (27 January 2005)
FireWire cameras aim for vision and imaging
The Prosilica EC1280 and EC640 are digital FireWire cameras for applications in machine vision and industrial imaging. Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics (27 January 2005)
Cooling units survive corrosive environments
Rittal now offers specially treated cooling units for use in corrosive environments. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (27 January 2005)
Gas detectors reduce running costs
New gas detectors from Crowcon can cut running costs and simplify the maintenance of fixed detection and alarm systems. Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (27 January 2005)
Portable appliance testers stay in shape
Jekyll Electronic Technology, the original manufacturer of the SmartPAT 5000 and 3000 portable appliance testers, is now offering low-cost service, repair and calibration deals for this equipment. Brochure Available
News from Jekyll Electronic Technology (27 January 2005)
Welding supply takes service system onboard
The 165C Basic orbital welding power supply incorporates a revolutionary system that makes on-site operator maintenance a reality for the first time.
News from Orbimatic (27 January 2005)
CAM software maximises feedrate
EdgeCAM Version 9 from Pathtrace Systems has new roughing options enabling the machine tool to run at high feedrates while maintaining high quality toolpaths.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (27 January 2005)
Begg tells industry of academy's progress
Britain's unique Automotive Academy has updated the UK motor industry on its progress over the last six months.
News from Automotive Academy (27 January 2005)
Modular slip rings provide speedy solutions
The Endura-Trac range of modular industrial slip rings has proved to be one of the most successfully and versatile products in the IDM Electronics catalogue.
News from IDM Electronics (27 January 2005)
Filter bags boast high efficiencies
Carbis high efficiency filter bags are manufactured in all standard sizes, giving absolute rated depth filtration between 1 and 100um.
News from Carbis Filtration (27 January 2005)
Screens and sieves suit granulation machines
Carbis Filtration manufactures screens and sieves for use in all Fuji Paudal radial wet extruder granulation machines.
News from Carbis Filtration (27 January 2005)
New encoder products on show at Mtec
Renishaw will be displaying three new encoder products on Stand D64 in Hall 11 at Mtec 2005, all designed to give high precision position feedback for a range of industrial applications. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (27 January 2005)
Force sensors fit into compact spaces
A new series of miniature S-beam type force sensors is designed for tension and compression testing in applications with limited space.
News from Mark-10 (27 January 2005)
Novel design tool produces double-curvature faces
A new "dome" function provides double-curvature endcaps, complementing other new tools in VX V10 for conceptual, product and package designers.
News from VX Corporation (27 January 2005)
Ethernet switch is rugged enough for substations
The RuggedSwitch RSG2100 offers utility customers the highest fibre optical and gigabit port densities, the highest EMI immunity, and the widest operating temperature range in the industry.
News from RuggedCom (27 January 2005)
SolidWorks training courses go on show
SolidProfessor will showcase its latest SolidWorks training courses at the seventh annual SolidWorks World 2005 Conference in Orlando, Florida.
News from SolidProfessor (27 January 2005)
Compression limiters meet many design criteria
Spirol Industries has come up with a standard range of rolled split seam compression limiters for post-moulded assembly. Brochure Available
News from Spirol Industries (27 January 2005)
Camera aims for traffic systems applications
The new JAI CV-M8CL is the colour version of the powerful CV-M2 and combines high resolution, fast data throughput and a rugged compact housing. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (27 January 2005)
Special gearboxes show their workings
Ondrives of Chesterfield has recently made two special gearboxes for a well-known pharamaceutical company, which are unusual in one particular aspect.
News from Ondrives/Rino Industries (27 January 2005)
Market leaders on show at Mtec 2005
On Stand D170 at Mtec 2005, ETL-Inertial Aerosystems will represent market leaders such as Honeywell, Silicon Designs and Applied Geomechanics. Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (27 January 2005)
Motors cut costs and maintenance
User Application Article High-efficiency motors from ABB are saving a leading supplier of bakery products over GBP 10,000 a year in energy costs and a further GBP 5000 in spare parts.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (27 January 2005)
Miniature disc couplings minimise inertia
Ruland Manufacturing Co has expanded its zero-backlash motion control coupling line to include Discflex miniature disc couplings.
News from Ruland Manufacturing Co (27 January 2005)
Analyser wakes up and smells the coffee
User Application Article Douwe Egberts is using a Servomex 574 portable gas analyser for each packaging line for its novel Senseo coffee pods.
News from Servomex (27 January 2005)
Steel production record to be beaten again
The steel production record will be beaten again in 2005, according to the latest MEPS World Steel Outlook.
News from MEPS (International) (27 January 2005)
Thin-section bearings star at manufacturing show
At Southern Manufacturing next month, RA Rodriguez will feature products from three of its five principal divisions - linear products, bearing products and gears.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (27 January 2005)
Side channel blower range comes to the UK
The Ruey Chaang side channel blower range is now available in the UK from Rietschle Thomas.
News from Rietschle Thomas (27 January 2005)
Thermal cameras put show goers in the hotseat
User Application Article When Ford launched its new Mondeo seats with both cooling and heating ability, its exhibition display used two Flir Systems ThermoVision fixed mounted A20 thermal imaging cameras. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (27 January 2005)
Thermal camera survives life in the freezer
User Application Article Investment paid dividends for Midlands company Thermographic Inspection Services when it was commissioned to assess the integrity of a cold store roof. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (27 January 2005)
Getting a handle on food machinery
Technical Background Article David Greenwood Applications Engineer at WDS provides some insight into how to make the right decision when it comes to small parts for food machinery. Brochure Available
News from WDS (27 January 2005)
SolidWorks analysis tool hits the streets
Noran Engineering has begun shipping NEiWorks, its novel embedded Nastran finite element analysis (FEA) tool for SolidWorks.
News from Noran Engineering (27 January 2005)
UV-curable adhesives offer a quick cure
A new range of single-component UV-curable adhesives are ideal for applications where accurate alignment of components is required or where a quick cure is vital. Brochure Available
News from Permabond (27 January 2005)
Sensor keeps check of sliding door forces
A novel sensor system measures the closing forces of automatic lift gates and power sliding doors.
News from Sensor Developments (27 January 2005)
Donations help improve technology education
National Instruments has donated $4 million worth of NI products and $1 million in cash to more than 100 universities in 25 countries for academic research and classroom projects. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (27 January 2005)
Gas sensors are fully tested in-house
Alphasense uses its own automated computer-controlled system for performance testing all its gas sensors.
News from Alphasense (27 January 2005)
Software prize from reader enquiries
Fluid-structure analysis software wins Desktop Engineering's Readers' Choice Award for October 2004.
News from Ansys (27 January 2005)
FLTA announces Fork Lift Safety Conference 2005
The Fork Lift Truck Association is organising the National Fork Lift Safety Conference 2005, to take place on June 29 2005 at Warwick University.
News from Fork Lift Truck Association (27 January 2005)
HSE issues 57 Enforcement Notices in two days
In an example of what can happen when the HSE decides to run a specific campaign, a team of 16 inspectors conducted spot-checks on 72 premises over a two-day period in December 2004.
News from Health and Safety Executive (27 January 2005)
Forced lubrication systems keep things moving
Technical Background Article There are several reasons for installing a pumped oil system on any piece of mechanical equipment, lubrication and cooling being the most common, reports Richard Tipping of Tuthill Pump Group.
News from Tuthill Pump Group (26 January 2005)
Collaboration focuses on instrument control
Rockwell Automation is working with Endress+Hauser to provide customers with more convenient, standards-compliant methods for configuring a wide range of process instruments.
News from Rockwell Automation (26 January 2005)
Service aims to eliminate monitor downtime
Global Display Solutions has introduced a unique service it claims will almost eliminate downtime in the field for all of its customers.
News from GDS (26 January 2005)
Breakthrough claimed in design data management
Kinnosa Workflow - PDMWorks Edition adds true engineering change process management capabilities to PDMWorks, the de facto standard for SolidWorks design data management software.
News from Empresa Solutions (26 January 2005)
Software scoops German innovation award
CAD CAM magazine, Germany's premier resource for CAD, CAM, CAE and PLM technology information, has recognised ImpactXoft and its IX SPeeD Suite with the Innovator of the Year award for 2004.
News from ImpactXoft Corp (26 January 2005)
Rotary actuators come in compact packages
The Series AGR rotary actuator features extremely ultrathin profile and bearing supported flange to provide an extremely compact package for tight space applications.
News from AGI - American Grippers (26 January 2005)
Vision sensors offer a low-cost edge
New from Banner Engineering Corp, PresencePlus P4 Edge vision sensors for high-speed inspection and error-proofing applications are in stock and available for immediate shipment.
News from Banner Engineering (26 January 2005)
Model morphing brings new life to old designs
A hot new model morphing toolset will help designers experiment with new organic shapes and breathe new life into old designs.
News from VX Corporation (26 January 2005)
Bentley acquires more AutoCAD-based applications
Bentley Systems has acquired AutoCAD-based applications for process, electrical, piping and instrumentation design from IFS, a leading applications supplier with headquarters in Linkoping, Sweden.
News from Bentley Systems (UK) (26 January 2005)
Further Korean success for Bentley
Korea District Heating Engineering Company has selected Bentley PlantSpace and ProjectWise for 3D design and project management.
News from Bentley Systems (UK) (26 January 2005)
Software cuts DPV design time in half
User Application Article Daka Designs is using SolidWorks and Cosmos software to develop new dive propulsion vehicles in half the time and at half the costs of other design software.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (26 January 2005)
Control by wire technology comes down to earth
User Application Article Anders Trygg discusses the considerations of off-highway design through a range of case studies.
News from Danaher Motion (26 January 2005)
Crane scale is easy on the eyes
Manufactured in the UK from a single piece steel case and fitted with Crosby hooks and lifting eyes, the Jumbo Weigher plus is suited to the harshest industrial environments.
News from Straightpoint (UK) (26 January 2005)
Shackle load cells offer simple solution
The Loadshackle a range of shackle load cells is available in capacities from 6 to 35t as D shackles and from 50 to 500t as bow shackles.
News from Straightpoint (UK) (26 January 2005)
Print mark detector picks its own colour
A new print mark detector has joined the Pepperl+Fuchs range of contrast scanners. Brochure Available
News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB (26 January 2005)
Flow rigs ready for Chinese calibration
ABB has completed two of three calibration rigs for its new instrumentation plant currently under construction in China.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (26 January 2005)
Ring spotlight combines six high-output LEDs
The latest ultra-high-power ring spotlight in the Spectrum Illumination range is fitted with six high output UV (395 or 365nm) LEDs that are angled at 45 degrees.
News from Special Application Products (26 January 2005)
Matchbox-sized servo is big on features
A new digital servo amplifier has been developed that has the features of their larger digital drives, but is the size of a matchbox.
News from Copley Motion Systems (26 January 2005)
Division promises refreshing approach to colour
RTP Company has launched its Global Color Division, solidifying its commitment in promoting aesthetic and functional colour solutions to customers and processors all over the world.
News from RTP Company (26 January 2005)
Customised training speeds switch to latest Catia
User Application Article Cadpo designed a customised Catia training programme, complete with documented methods and projects, to aid P and H Mining Equipment in its transition from Catia V4 to V5R13.
News from iKnowledge Solutions (26 January 2005)
Catalogue simplifies test tool selection
Fluke has just released its 2005 test tools catalogue, with a new colour-coded layout claimed to make choosing product families even easier. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (25 January 2005)
Scales aim for process integration
New from Mettler Toledo is the 4-series range of compact scales and weighing terminals for seamless integration into industrial processes. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (25 January 2005)
Vision system gains upgraded software
Analogic Computers has upgraded the software environment for Bi-i, its compact and stand-alone vision system, which now fully supports Bi-i v2.
News from Analogic Computers (25 January 2005)
Square wire production set to increase
Goto Denshi Japan is to expand its production of square wire which it winds into coil form.
News from Goto Denshi (25 January 2005)
Door stops save on space
Item has developed a neat and simple moulded bracket for machine guard doors that bolts securely into the outer frame, and incorporates two elastomer inserts to dampen the contact as the door closes. Brochure Available
News from Machine Building Systems (25 January 2005)
Polyamide markets follow manufacturing eastwards
A new study from Frost and Sullivan looks at the European market for high performance polyamides
News from Frost and Sullivan (25 January 2005)
European steel market calms down for 2005
The recent rise in EU steel prices did not live up to expectations, according to MEPS European Steel Review.
News from MEPS (International) (25 January 2005)
Digital tilt meter incorporates GPS receiver
A new highly accurate dual-axis tilt meter aims for applications in earthquake early-warning systems and monitoring of engineering structures such as nuclear reactors. Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (25 January 2005)
Cable glands promise liquid-tight fitting
Plastic components and cable accessories supplier Heyco has extended its comprehensive range of liquid tight fittings and cable glands with the launch of Heyco-Tite. Brochure Available
News from Anixter Components (25 January 2005)
Air mixing system ordered
Stem Drive has received a contract from Laing O'Rourke for a secondary digester air mixing system for the new fifth digester being constructed by Laing O'Rourke at the Thames Water Deephams STW.
News from Stem Drive (25 January 2005)
Automotive components join the range
Blue Diamond has extended its services to cover the supply of a wide range of automotive components. Brochure Available
News from Blue Diamond Technologies (25 January 2005)
Emergency stop buttons suit hostile environments
The PITestop family of emergency stop pushbutton switches feature many novel features that enhance safety and improve the speed with which operated pushbutton switches can be identified.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (25 January 2005)
Conversion solutions feature in Florida
Cadcam-E is to exhibit at the annual SolidWorks World 2005 Conference, being held from 30th January to 2nd February 2005 in Orlando, Florida.
News from CCE (25 January 2005)
Seals suit semiconductor specifications
The Isolast Fab Range have been developed by Busak+Shamban to meet the ever-increasing demands for sealing within the semiconductor processing industry.
News from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions UK (25 January 2005)
Water displacing spray is fit for food use
A novel food-grade water displacing spray, Foodlube WD spray presents the food industry with a universally acceptable general maintenance solution for the very first time.
News from Rocol Lubricants (25 January 2005)
Visualisation and collaboration embedded
SpatiaX Infosystems and Cimmetry Systems today announced that SpatiaX Infosystems has embedded Cimmetry's AutoVue visualisation and collaboration technology into its sxMarkup-Web application.
News from Cimmetry Systems (25 January 2005)
Rotary telemetry system passes train test
The new VRT32 rotary telemetry system from Caesar DataSystems, has now been released after faultlessly completing more than 8000km of testing on the German high speed ICE train operated by DB.
News from Caesar DataSystems (25 January 2005)
Valves offer relief at the right angle
The R6000 Series right angle relief valves in both low and high pressure models have been designed to give users increased accuracy and consistency of cracking and reset pressures.
News from Circor Instrumentation (25 January 2005)
Module takes charge of emergency pushbuttons
The CO13XXL is a safety module designed to control emergency pushbuttons.
News from Comitronic (25 January 2005)
Zee takes over as President
Donald W Zee has been named as President of the ISA for 2005.
News from ISA (25 January 2005)
Full range of training workshops for 2005
Reliability Center will be offering a range of workshops at its complex in Hopewell, Virginia as well as selected cities in the USA during 2005.
News from Reliability Center (25 January 2005)
More scope for differential pressure switch
Huba Control has responded to customer requests by adding new ranges to its robust type 630 differential pressure switch, which is suitable for measuring both liquids and gases. Brochure Available
News from Huba Control UK (25 January 2005)
Colour CCD camera upgraded
The CV-M77 third-inch progressive scan RGB colour CCD camera has been upgraded to offer up to 74 frames per second at 1024 x 242 pixel resolution.
News from JAI (25 January 2005)
Record year for plant creation software
Bentley Systems reports that 2004 was a record year for AutoPlant, including software sales, services sales and recurring revenue.
News from Bentley Systems (UK) (25 January 2005)
HSE warns of bogus 'Enforcement Division'
The Health and Safety Executive is urging businesses across Britain to ignore all correspondence from a firm calling itself the 'Health and Safety Registration Enforcement Division'.
News from Health and Safety Executive (25 January 2005)
CD cuts the cost of health and safety compliance
A revolutionary new CD has been launched by Aquamarc to take the place of health and safety consultants.
News from Aquamarc (25 January 2005)
Students learn electromagnetic-field simulation
Ansoft has released an enhanced version of Maxwell SV, adding to its existing line of SV (student version) software.
News from Ansoft Europe (24 January 2005)
Document management needs a wider view
Technical Background Article According to Tim Taylor of McLaren, many companies fail to link document management systems with business processes, making tracking, retrieval and association of content unnecessarily complicated.
News from McLaren Software (24 January 2005)
New facility aids waste recycling
Master Magnets has recently designed and manufactured a materials recycling facility for the sortation and separation of comingled plastics and cans at Sita UK in Aberdeen.
News from Master Magnets (24 January 2005)
Datacomms systems are guaranteed safely installed
A new system guarantee scheme not only covers Merlin Gerin datacomms equipment, but also the installation and the installers themselves.
News from Merlin Gerin (24 January 2005)
President praises Government initiatives
Opening the speeches at the MTA annual dinner in London last week, MTA President Paul Maynard outlined the MTA's views on the Government and the current state of manufacturing in the UK.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (24 January 2005)
Alliance brings new control technologies to market
Emerson Process Management and the ACTC are developing and transferring the very latest control technologies to enable throughput improvements and cost reductions by process industry manufacturers.
News from Emerson Process Management - Systems and Industry (24 January 2005)
Tiny controller puts intelligence on axes
The IBL2403 intelligent minidrive is the first member of a new family of cost-effective and compact servo products based on Technosoft's latest MotionChip DSP control technology.
News from Technosoft (24 January 2005)
Cleanliness analysers aid preventive maintenance
Obtaining accurate and reliable fluid cleanliness data quickly, in order to detect abnormal contamination, is a key factor in ensuring efficiency of industrial processes.
News from Pall Machinery and Equipment (24 January 2005)
New life for old gearboxes
Ondrives has set up a repair and refurbishment facility at its Chesterfield base to cater for the quantity of broken and worn gearboxes the company receives each week.
News from Ondrives/Rino Industries (24 January 2005)
Investment aims improve gearbox quality
Ondrives has once again invested in the latest CMM technology and horizontal machining centre to bring its production facilities to new levels.
News from Ondrives/Rino Industries (24 January 2005)
Small claims for linear actuators
The worlds smallest commercially available hybrid linear actuator will shortly be available from Servotechnic.
News from Servotechnic (24 January 2005)
Expanded stores allow stock to keep up with sales
RA Rodriguez is actively seeking to build on the success of its operation in 2004 by increasing product storage capacity at its UK sales headquarters in Letchworth, Hertfordshire.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (24 January 2005)
Linear axis cuts dairy downtime
User Application Article With its existing coding and marking system's frequent failures equating to a production loss of 18,000 milk pots per 15 minutes of downtime, a Scottish dairy knew it was time for an upgrade.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (24 January 2005)
Slide stations handle automotive positioning
User Application Article Gudel handling and positioning technology is at the heart of two new marriage slide stations that automate the mounting of driveline equipment to car bodies for a leading vehicle manufacturer.
News from Gudel UK (24 January 2005)
Expanded training portfolio for 2005
Pilz has built a solid reputation for its training courses, both for product-related subjects and more general topics such as standards and regulations.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (24 January 2005)
Handy interface for easy remote control
The XPS-RC is a convenient remote interface for the Newport XPS multi-axis controller, allowing computer independent motion and basic system diagnostics from a front-panel interface. Brochure Available
News from Newport Spectra-Physics (24 January 2005)
Motors bring efficiency to pumping operations
Motors conforming to the highest energy efficiency standards for Europe and North America, ideal for pumping applications, are available from stock from AEG Electric Motors.
News from Lafert Electric Motors (24 January 2005)
Website provides more complete information
Air Control Industries (ACI) has upgraded its website to make it simpler to navigate and provide more complete information. Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries (24 January 2005)
Ellins to engage more schools and industry
Young Engineers has appointed Stuart Ellins as Chief Executive, a new post created to drive growth of the club network and engage more schools and industry in the nationwide programme of activities.
News from Young Engineers (24 January 2005)
OMAC and ISA set for merger
OMAC - the Open Modular Architecture Controls Users' Group - and the ISA are to combine their missions to aid industry in the successful development and application of automation technologies.
News from ISA (24 January 2005)
Step motors come with servo control
QuickSilver Controls offers servo control of its NEMA 34 frame step motors.
News from QuickSilver Controls (24 January 2005)
Finite element analysis is made for SolidWorks
NEiWorks not only provides all of NEiNastran's comprehensive analysis capabilities to SolidWorks users, but also allows sharing of data across the full community of other Nastran users.
News from Noran Engineering (24 January 2005)
Scaled Composites signs up for analysis
Scaled Composites has added NEiNastran to its portfolio of engineering analysis tools.
News from Noran Engineering (24 January 2005)
Servo isn't fussy about its supply
Designed for simple operation, the MMP-M1525-BR-24V servo drive accepts DC input voltages ranging from 20 to 100V DC (unregulated).
News from Midwest Motion Products (24 January 2005)
Double dip process adds flexibility
Mocap has added new machinery to produce double dipped caps and grips.
News from Mocap Custom Molding Group (24 January 2005)
Sirens make a big noise in harsh environments
A new range of high reliability IP67-rated horn sirens will address many of the problems associated with providing a high sound pressure output in a harsh environment.
News from Phoenix Electronics Distribution (24 January 2005)
Amey Rail fined after accident leaves man disabled
Amey Rail Limited has been fined GBP4000 at Camborne Magistrates' Court in a prosecution brought by the Health and Safety Executive following serious injuries sustained by a railway worker.
News from Health and Safety Executive (24 January 2005)
Report highlights business benefits of OSH
A new report from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work identifies ten occupational safety and health criteria that underpin corporate social responsibility.
News from European Agency For Safety And Health At Work (24 January 2005)
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