News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 20 March
to Saturday 26 March 2005
Wafer reader provides product traceability
Machine Vision innovator DVT Corp is to set enter the semiconductor market with the Q2 launch of its new wafer reader.
News from DVT Sensors (25 March 2005)
SPC software aids process improvement
Adept Scientific has a new version of Quality Analyst, the comprehensive statistical process control charting and analysis tool from Northwest Analytical. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (25 March 2005)
Digital readouts come with trade-in offer
Despite being a mature technology Heidenhain (GB) is reporting a growth in its digital readout sales for manual machine tools such as milling machines, lathes and grinders. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (25 March 2005)
Bespoke transmitters installed in Iran
Solartron Mobrey's Special Projects team has successfully completed a bespoke engineering project for the billion-dollar gas project at South Pars in Iran.
News from Mobrey Measurement (25 March 2005)
Book covers software from automation perspective
The Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society has published a new book, "Software for automation", by industry expert Jonas Berge.
News from ISA (25 March 2005)
Driver training in the spotlight
Whether a fleet operation is well-managed or not depends on many factors.
News from Society of Operations Engineers (25 March 2005)
Laser safety standard now covers LEDs
For those unfamiliar with how bright modern LEDs can be, having LEDs classed as lasers must sound ridiculous.
News from Specialised Technology Resources (25 March 2005)
US Navy radar contract follows on
BAE Systems recently received a $4 million contract for follow-on production of the US Navy's ALR-67(V)3 radar warning receiver system components.
News from BAE Systems (25 March 2005)
Wilden brings product finishing experience
Leading surface coatings technology specialist Hi-Tec Spray has appointed a new Sales Account Manager.
News from Hi-Tec Spray (25 March 2005)
Refurbishment adds new life to water purification
As part of its ongoing commitment to providing customers with the highest levels of customer support, Purite has introduced a plant refurbishment service.
News from Purite (25 March 2005)
Contract covers biomass-fueled power
Foster Wheeler Energy has been awarded a $53 million contract by SembCorp Utilities UK.
News from Foster Wheeler (25 March 2005)
Self-clinch fasteners play a key role
Self-clinch fasteners play a key role in enabling Northern Precision to assimilate users' manufacturing and budgetary needs.
News from Northern Precision (25 March 2005)
FEA software is PLM-integrated solution
Abaqus has released a new version of its Abaqus for Catia V5 product.
News from Abaqus (25 March 2005)
Step forward in university fluids education
Fluent has released a new version of its student-friendly fluids laboratory educational software.
News from Fluent (25 March 2005)
Enclosures provide a home for gas safety systems
User Application Article Enclosure manufacturer Fibox is supplying a leading manufacturer of gas pressure proving systems with a selection of premachined ABS enclosures.
News from Fibox (25 March 2005)
Show case for inventors and innovators
With a prize pool valued at more than GBP 25,000, Innovention 2005 offers inventors and innovators from across the UK a golden opportunity to get their ideas into the market.
News from Wessex Innovation Service (25 March 2005)
Seminar offers essential PED guidance
The SOE's IPlantE Professional Sector is to host Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) seminar on 10th May 2005 in Birmingham.
News from Society of Operations Engineers (25 March 2005)
Standard brings Modbus and CANopen together
Modbus-IDA and CAN in Automation (CiA) have signed a licensing agreement, resulting in Specification CiA DSP 309-2: Interfacing CANopen with TCP/IP Part 2: Modbus/TCP mapping.
News from Modbus-IDA (25 March 2005)
Suppliers and specifiers to descend on Telford
The suppliers and specifiers of moulds and tooling will be out in force at the first Plastics Design and Moulding event (PDM 05) to be held on 12th-14th April at the Telford International Centre.
News from Emap Maclaren Polymer Group (25 March 2005)
Surge protectors approved for Foundation Fieldbus
Emerson Process Management has agreed that MTL's Fieldbus protectors can be applied to Foundation Fieldbus systems without the performance limiting effects normally associated with surge protectors.
News from MTL Instruments Group (25 March 2005)
Monitoring provides commercially beneficial data
Remote Monitoring Systems that offer immediate notification of important site issues for managers required to carry out an increasing number of monitoring programmes have been introduced by Gas Data.
News from Gas Data (25 March 2005)
Jenkins receives Henry Royce medal
Neil Jenkins, Managing Director of Gibbs Technologies, the high speed amphibious technology development company, has been awarded the prestigious Sir Henry Royce Memorial Gold Medal.
News from Gibbs Aquada (25 March 2005)
Scada systems offer improved value proposition
The worldwide Scada systems market for oil and gas and water and wastewater industries will reach almost $900 million by the end of 2009, according to a newly revised study.
News from ARC Advisory Group (25 March 2005)
Epoxy withstands heat and chemicals
Master Bond has developed a new two-component room-temperature-curing epoxy adhesive called EP21HT.
News from Master Bond (25 March 2005)
Instruments evolve to new standards
Endress + Hauser has enhanced its Cerabar S and Deltabar S Evolution series to meet the latest trends in legislation and directives such as ATEX, NACE and IEC61508/61511. Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (25 March 2005)
Awards for apprentices and adult learners
Bolton Wanderers star, Tal Ben Haim, was on the ball at a major awards ceremony to recognise the achievements of apprentices and adult learners who are on course to achieving their career goals.
News from Alliance Learning (25 March 2005)
Motors stand up to test of climate control
User Application Article Extremes of temperature and high humidity levels are not the best environments for AC induction motors.
News from Lafert Electric Motors (25 March 2005)
Rubber bonding conference brings industry together
The 5th International Conference on Rubber Bonding will be held at the Holiday Inn in Dusseldorf, Germany, on 21st and 22nd February 2006.
News from Smithers Rapra (25 March 2005)
Details announced for fork lift safety conference
The next National Fork Lift Safety Conference, an annual event organised by the Fork Lift Truck Association, takes place at Warwick University on 29 June 2005.
News from Fork Lift Truck Association (25 March 2005)
Incidents at UK nuclear installations
The HSE has issued a statement to say that there have been no reportable incidents at British and Scottish nuclear installations for the period 1 October to 31 December 2004.
News from Health and Safety Executive (25 March 2005)
BSI publishes guide to fire risk assessment
BSI is publishing PAS 79, 'Fire Risk Assessment - Guidance and a Recommended Methodology', by C S Todd and Associates.
News from BSI British Standards (25 March 2005)
'World's safest technologies' all on one stand
Anachem is to showcase what it describes as the 'World's Safest Technologies' at the Safety and Health Expo 2005, covering chemical storage, gas detection and environmental monitoring.
News from a1-safetech (25 March 2005)
How to cut false alarms by 90 per cent
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and Asda trial 'fantastic' CST pager system that could save lives, millions of pounds and resources.
News from Call-Systems Technology (25 March 2005)
Wireless design choices - RFIC or module
Technical Background Article Today's single-chip radio devices promise a low cost route to wireless command and control, but Barry Gillibrand argues that a ready made module is generally more cost-effective. Brochure Available
News from Low Power Radio Solutions (24 March 2005)
Intelligent actuators star in flagship project
User Application Article Rotork IQ intelligent electric valve actuators are installed throughout the advanced new Reading Sewage Treatment Works.
News from Rotork Controls (24 March 2005)
Safety controller gains cost-effective options
New additions to the PNOZmulti family of software-configurable, modular safety controllers further expand the versatility and scope of applications for this mid-range system.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (24 March 2005)
Infra-red system saves time, space and costs
User Application Article A carbon infra-red system has significantly reduced production cycle times and virtually eliminated maintenance costs and machine down-time for Faurecia.
News from Heraeus Noblelight (24 March 2005)
Compression latches suit railway conditions
User Application Article Southco has signed a number of important contracts with rolling stock manufacturer Alstom Transport.
News from Southco (24 March 2005)
Speciality elastomers conference set for Geneva
Rapra Technology's High Performance and Speciality Elastomers Conference is set to give the sector a timely and innovative boost when it takes place in Geneva on 20th and 21st April 2005.
News from Smithers Rapra (24 March 2005)
School teams answer naval challenge
Thirty-six school teams from across the UK took part in the final of Operation Storm, a national challenge organised by the Royal Navy and Young Engineers held at HMS Sultan in Gosport this week.
News from Young Engineers (24 March 2005)
Compact compound tables keep motors inside
A new line of space-saver compound tables from Micromech consist of two linear guides from the Isel LF5 series that are accurately connected by two ground steel plates.
News from Micromech (24 March 2005)
Valve price list comes with free sizing program
Hora's latest CD-ROM has been updated with new products, latest price list and a free valve sizing programme Horaset.
News from Slaney Direct (24 March 2005)
Quarterly magazine relaunched
Ingenia - The Royal Academy of Engineering's quarterly magazine - has been relaunched with a new look and a new editorial focus on getting to the heart of a wide range of issues.
News from Royal Academy of Engineering (24 March 2005)
Events go to school on automation technology
Rockwell Automation is inviting OEMs, system integrators and end users around Europe to learn about the latest developments in automation and information technology.
News from Rockwell Automation (24 March 2005)
FEA tools join partner programme
The latest release of Algor's suite of FEA software has been awarded Gold Partner status in IronCAD's Solution Partner programme.
News from IronCAD (24 March 2005)
Buchanan signs as distributor
Ipd has named Buchanan Automation as a Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Northern California distributor of its complete line of easy-to-use machine vision solutions.
News from ipd (24 March 2005)
B and B signs for COM port redirection software
B and B Electronics has licensed the Digi RealPort COM port redirection patent (US patent number 6,047,319) entitled "Network terminal server with full API implementation".
News from Digi International (24 March 2005)
High performance fillers conference to go annual
The Rapra High Performance Fillers Conference in Cologne in March 2005, encompassed many aspects of markets, materials and property considerations.
News from Smithers Rapra (24 March 2005)
Online tool simplifies cable gland specification
Selecting the correct cable glands for use in hazardous areas has never been easier.
News from Hawke International UK (24 March 2005)
Food machinery controls keep it clean
A new range of hygienic pushbuttons, control devices and indicator lights have been designed specifically to meet the health and safety requirements of EC directives for the food and beverage market.
News from Schmersal UK (24 March 2005)
Defining chapter for statistical analysis software
VSN International has released the 8th edition of its Genstat statistical analysis software. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (24 March 2005)
New case study tells of rocket science
Vistagy has published a new case study on rocket engine design, documenting productivity gains and timesaving that Boeing Canoga Park achieved by using EnCapta software.
News from Vistagy (24 March 2005)
More funds for UK women in SET
The UK Resource Centre for Women in SET has received a GBP 2.8 million funding boost.
News from UK Resource Centre for Women in SET (24 March 2005)
Ballscrews suit a range of applications
True to form, the new HepcoMotion BSP Ballscrew Premier Series has been designed with options to suit a range of applications. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (24 March 2005)
Website focuses on threaded components
A new website dedicated to speciality threaded components is the latest addition to the EFC International online "Encyclopedia of engineered speciality component parts".
News from EFC International (24 March 2005)
Academy endorses Government plans
The Automotive Academy has welcomed the UK Government White Paper on skills, in which it was praised as "a good example of a sector acting to meet its own training needs".
News from Automotive Academy (24 March 2005)
Software optimises collaborative processes
User Application Article Aircraft Braking Systems Corp uses PLM solutions from IBM and Dassault Systemes to bridge to its SAP ERP system and optimise collaborative processes between engineering and manufacturing.
News from IBM Product Lifecycle Management Solutions (24 March 2005)
Hybrid microstructures mix materials
Hybrid microstructures can now be manufactured incorporating various material elements, including metals and polymers, to produce cost-effective integrated devices for new generation applications.
News from Tecan (24 March 2005)
Clarifier removes fishy residues
User Application Article A leading South Coast fish producer is significantly reducing the cost of its wastewater disposal, thanks to a Salsnes Clarifier, which is available exclusively in the UK from Vexamus Water.
News from Vexamus Water (24 March 2005)
Software makes more sense of test results
QualityWorX Test System Manager is an off-the-shelf software package that enables manufacturing managers to make better, quicker and more informed decisions about how to improve yield.
News from Sciemetric Instruments (24 March 2005)
Quarter-DIN controller boasts easy configuration
Available now from Eurotherm, the model 3204 is a new quarter-DIN controller with an ammeter and text displays designed to make life easier on users and machine builders all over the world.
News from Eurotherm (24 March 2005)
Faster welding equipment boosts quality too
User Application Article There is nothing new about welding copper fireboxes, but RK Pridham Engineering saw that there was scope for doing this much faster using newer equipment. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (24 March 2005)
Aerospace industry amalgamation
One of the UK's leading aerospace component suppliers has marked the purchase of a complementary Hertford business by a full scale rebranding.
News from CommaTech (Leicester) (24 March 2005)
Delcam acquires Engineering Geometry Systems
Delcam has acquired the US-based CAM software specialist Engineering Geometry Systems, the developer of the FeatureCAM CADCAM software line. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (24 March 2005)
Training for the real engineering world
User Application Article For North East Worcestershire College of further education, its acronym NEW became particularly apt during 2004.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (24 March 2005)
All-weather chain keeps Peeping Tom happy
User Application Article Lady Godiva is now driven by a new motor, new control gear and all weather Tsubaki PC chain running on nylon sprockets. Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK (24 March 2005)
Online market is dedicated to compressors
CompressorFinder.com has been created to provide an e-advertising forum specifically for the trade of pre-owned industrial compressors and compressed air equipment.
News from CompressorFinder.com (24 March 2005)
Hand operated pump suits aggressive liquids
Where a liquids handling application requires a basic, yet very efficient hand operated pump, Pump Engineering provides the perfect solution with its new Pageboy HD14 pump.
News from Pump Engineering (24 March 2005)
ProductView adapters enhanced
Theorem Solutions has made a series of enhancements to its Catia V5 and AutoDesk Inventor to PTC ProductView adapters.
News from Theorem Solutions (24 March 2005)
Epoxies are ideal for high-strength bonding
Permabond is launching a brand new range of high-performance epoxy adhesives. Brochure Available
News from Permabond (24 March 2005)
Robust metal construction for Ethernet connectors
Harting has a new range of shielded M12 connectors for industrial Ethernet applications.
News from Harting (24 March 2005)
Software integrates engineering and simulation
Software to streamline product development integrates engineering calculation and documentation with simulation capabilities.
News from Ansys (24 March 2005)
CPS Color launches dispenser at coatings show
CPS Color has chosen the Farbe 2005 and European Coatings Show to launch its Corob D300 dispenser with new piston pump technology and simultaneous dispensing.
News from CPS Color (24 March 2005)
Semi-automatic paint dispenser suits low volumes
CPS Color's Corob D100 paint dispenser can easily be maintained by an inexpert operator.
News from CPS Color (24 March 2005)
Cable tie tool boosts productivity
User Application Article Panduit has delivered its innovative automatic cable tie installation tool and terminal applicator to Abotron, a supplier of cable assemblies to the electronic, telecomms and building industries.
News from Panduit (23 March 2005)
Becher heads west
Wago Corp has hired Scott Becher as Senior Sales and Application Engineer covering the western region of North America.
News from Wago Corp (23 March 2005)
Ball screw driven unit set to star in Hanover
As a global supplier of all things linear, HepcoMotion has developed a new ball screw driven version of its proven Profile Drive Unit. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (23 March 2005)
Web tension load cells banish drift
Vishay Nobel GLT web tension load cells measure low resultant tension forces with small wrap angles. Brochure Available
News from Vishay Nobel (23 March 2005)
Magnetic filters help maintain surface finish
User Application Article Eclipse Magnetics recently installed one of its latest magnetic filters on a Walter five-axis tool and cutter grinding machine at Elite Tooling in Rotherham.
News from Eclipse Magnetics (23 March 2005)
Control system works with real reel nip forces
A new true digital servo force and positioning control reeling system can be used to adjust the primary arms' relief cylinders to the correct linear nip force on the winder of paper machines. Brochure Available
News from Vishay Nobel (23 March 2005)
Coupling combines stiffness with flexibility
In addition to its established designs, Huco will be introducing a brand new coupling concept at the Hanover Fair (on Stand D34, Hall 26). Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork (23 March 2005)
Thermoplastic solves a sticky problem with paste
User Application Article Italian-based Fluorten used the high-performance thermoplastic Victrex Peek for overmoulding the steel core of a cone valve used to process tomato paste.
News from Victrex USA (23 March 2005)
Regional role for Vangilder
Wago Corp has appointed Keith Vangilder as Regional Sales Manager covering the area of Western Tennessee, Arkansas and Northern Mississippi.
News from Wago Corp (23 March 2005)
Form tester boosts measurement accuracy
The new compact MarForm MMQ44-R Formtester boasts more than double the accuracy in roundness measurements, improved straightness measurements and faster measuring speeds.
News from Mahr Federal (23 March 2005)
3D CAD catalogue provides online storefront
User Application Article EAD Motors is using SolidWorks 3D PartStream.NET service to provide customers with an interactive online storefront that enables engineers to accelerate product development.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (23 March 2005)
Relays handle resistive and inductive loads
The Delcon SLO24CRA4 can switch 4A with any load voltage up to 250V DC.
News from OEM Automatic (23 March 2005)
Beacons come in modular form
Available now from OEM Automatic is the J Auer "M" series of beacons.
News from OEM Automatic (23 March 2005)
Stainless safety switches oust plastic types
For anyone who is fed up with sending out service engineers to replace plastic safety switches due to damage from operators or ill fitting doors, OEM Automatic reckons Mechan has the answer.
News from OEM Automatic (23 March 2005)
Freddie the Frantic Frog speeds to market
User Application Article When game company Upstarts! decided it wanted to debut an electronic toy that was still at concept stage at a major UK toy fair and with only a two month widow before the show, it called in CDP.
News from Cambridge Design Partnership (23 March 2005)
Instruments offer pick-and-mix configuration
The ADP15 range of panel- and DIN-rail-mounting process control instruments is a versatile system offering over 850,000 combinations of inputs, functionality, outputs, mounting and comms options. Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies (23 March 2005)
Cylindrical roller bearings break new ground
The super-high-speed Robust series of cylindrical roller bearings is designed to facilitate the development of the next generation of high-speed machine tool spindles with integral motors. Brochure Available
News from NSK UK (23 March 2005)
Touch screen terminal fills a niche
Fitting neatly between simple low end HMIs (human machine interfaces) and top end panel PCs is the latest touchscreen graphical terminal from Telemecanique, a brand of Schneider Electric.
News from Schneider Electric (23 March 2005)
Serial interface links Rockwell with sensors
Advanced Micro Controls has released another interface module for the Rockwell Automation CompactLogix and MicroLogix PLC platform.
News from AMCI (23 March 2005)
Renault F1 Team breaks with tradition
User Application Article While the remainder of the grid use computational fluid dynamics to speed their cars up, the Renault F1 Team has scorched to successive victories by using Star-CD to slow its cars down.
News from CD-adapco (23 March 2005)
Software donated to Pactware Consortium
Invensys Process Systems has transferred ownership of critical software extensions for Foundation fieldbus to the Pactware Consortium.
News from Invensys Foxboro (23 March 2005)
Invensys secures $8 million Qatar contract
The Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Company II in Qatar has awarded Invensys Singapore an approximately US $8 million automation contract for the LNG Train 5 Production and Utilities units.
News from Invensys (23 March 2005)
Digital test gauge becomes data logger
Haven Automation has recently launched an ATEX-approved digital test gauge, the XP2i, which now has an intrinsically safe data-logging accessory.
News from Haven Automation (23 March 2005)
Safety switches handle complex requirements
A new range of safety switches are designed to match the increasing complexity of modern machinery, particularly in processes that require high operator intervention.
News from IMO Precision Controls (23 March 2005)
Paper explains ultrasound excited thermography
Cedip Infrared Systems has published a technical paper describing a new technique that provides defect selective recognition of material failure. Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (23 March 2005)
Speed is key to linear motion design win
User Application Article Having won a contract from Magna Kansei to produce a special machine for use in the production of car fascia panels, ICS Robotics and Automation sought the linear motion expertise of RA Rodriguez.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (23 March 2005)
Flow controls for Hong Kong
Arc Energy Resources has completed an export order for 17 Hydro-Brake flow controls for Hydro International.
News from Arc Energy Resources (23 March 2005)
ASEAN distribution contract for accelerometers
MEMSIC, has signed a distribution agreement that makes its products available to all the ASEAN countries.
News from Memsic (23 March 2005)
Legislation is in favour of employee consultation
A new survey by Croner reveals that three-quarters of UK employers are not ready for new Information and Consultation legislation that is due to be in force on 6 April 2005.
News from Croner (23 March 2005)
HSC publishes report on first year of strategy
Bill Callaghan, chair of the Health and Safety Commission, has sent a report 'Workplace Strategy - Moving To Delivery' to Jane Kennedy, Minister for Work at the Department of Work and Pensions.
News from Health and Safety Executive (23 March 2005)
HSE and CAA issue memorandum of understanding
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have issued a memorandum of understanding for public transport and cargo operations.
News from Health and Safety Executive (23 March 2005)
Safety in the chemical and downstream oil sector
The Health and Safety Executive hosted a stakeholder workshop on 16 March 2005 to develop a strategy to improve safety in the chemical and downstream oil industry.
News from Health and Safety Executive (23 March 2005)
Monitors keep watch for earthing faults
A new range of range of ground fault monitors aim to improve protection and reduce downtime for process machinery and motors.
News from Sensorproducts.com (22 March 2005)
Seminars focus on medical device design
SolidWorks is running a programme of regional UK seminars aimed at designers and engineers working in the medical device technology market.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (22 March 2005)
Designers certified as SolidWorks Professionals
Four members of the product design engineering team at Ci3 have successfully completed the prestigious Certified SolidWorks Professional programme.
News from Ci3 (22 March 2005)
Gas analysers gain MCerts approval
Emerson Process Management has gained UK MCerts approval for its Rosemount Analytical range of gas analysers for continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMs).
News from Emerson Process Management - Rosemount Analytical (22 March 2005)
Langhorst brings systems integration experience
Wago Corp has appointed Eric Langhorst as Regional Sales Manager covering the area of Colorado, New Mexico, Eastern Wyoming and Eastern Montana.
News from Wago Corp (22 March 2005)
Seminars tackle Industrial Ethernet control
Wago Corp has revealed the schedule of its free 3-day seminars on Industrial Ethernet control.
News from Wago Corp (22 March 2005)
Analysis software handles high-speed camera images
Sensors Unlimited (SUI) has released enhanced software which allows control of the high speed windowing functions on the NIR Windowed Snapshot MiniCamera SU320MSW-1.7RT.
News from Goodrich Optical and Space Systems (22 March 2005)
US missile range upgrades to digital cameras
Photron USA has been awarded the contract from White Sands Missile Range to supply high speed digital camera systems to replace aging 16 and 35mm high speed film cameras currently in use.
News from Photron USA (22 March 2005)
Plastic components show up on metal detectors
E-Components and Chains has launched a new range of coloured Detectamet metal detectable plastic shovels, spades, scoops, stirrers, scrapers, pens etc.
News from E-Components and Chains (22 March 2005)
Compact format for distance and level sensor
Available from OEM Automatic is a novel Microbox-format capacitive distance and level sensor developed by SIE Sensorik.
News from OEM Automatic (22 March 2005)
Flow sensors adapt to air and gases
Honsberg has completed its range of products specifically designed for flow measurement of air and gases.
News from OEM Automatic (22 March 2005)
Motors cover a full range of specifications
Exclusively from OEM Automatic is the complete MiniMotor range for AC induction, permanent magnet DC and servomotors all available with and without gears.
News from OEM Automatic (22 March 2005)
Ball screws handle high speed operation
Steinmeyer has added two new sizes, with large leads, to its UltraSpeed line of precision ground ball screws specifically designed for high speed operation.
News from Steinmeyer (22 March 2005)
Gear motor produces full torque from 3A
The latest gear motor from Midwest Motion Products of Watertown, Minnesota, will run from any 24V DC power source, including batteries.
News from Midwest Motion Products (22 March 2005)
Swan adopts geometric process control
Thomas Swan and Co has become the latest company to adopt geometric process control (GPC) technology for process improvement from Curvaceous Software. Brochure Available
News from Curvaceous Software (22 March 2005)
Centralised control for wind farms
E.ON UK Renewables is one of the first energy companies to embark on a consolidation of its wind farm operations within a centralised control and monitoring system.
News from Serck Controls (22 March 2005)
Degussa signs for flow measurement
Krohne has signed a global supply contract with Degussa - one of Germany's largest chemical companies and the market leader in speciality chemicals worldwide.
News from Krohne (22 March 2005)
New Chinese legislation for white goods
The China Energy Label System for household refrigerators and room air conditioners came into force on 1st March 2005.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (22 March 2005)
Replacement ballscrews and spindles prove popular
Increased demands for perfect-match critical component replacement has led to major expansion for Jena Rotary Technology - specialist manufacturers of replacement parts for machine tools.
News from Jena Rotary Technology (22 March 2005)
Linear actuator goes three ways
The size 34 linear stepper actuator from Haydon Switch, is now available from Servotechnic in captive, noncaptive and external linear options.
News from Servotechnic (22 March 2005)
Stainless steel thrives in demanding applications
Cross + Morse has extended its range to include stainless steel and corrosion protection chain and has introduced an innovative manufacturing technique for associated attachments. Brochure Available
News from Cross + Morse (22 March 2005)
Lenses, nozzles and ceramics improve edge finish
User Application Article When Rolled Alloys switched to Ophir lenses, nozzles and ceramics supplied exclusively by Burrhart Machinery, the improvement in edge finish was immediate.
News from Burrhart Machinery (22 March 2005)
Gas detection system stands alone
The PolyGard SPC-02 is a new, processor-based, flexible gas detection system that can be wall or DIN-rail mounted.
News from Slaney Direct (22 March 2005)
CD extols virtues of multi-axis CNC
A free CD detailing the features and benefits of the Anilam 6000M multi-axis CNC is now available from measurement and control specialist ACI (UK).
News from ACI (UK) (22 March 2005)
Society welcomes budget skills measures
The Society of Operations Engineers supports plans announced in the 2005 budget to support young people in improving their skills and raise the reputation of the apprenticeship route into industry.
News from Society of Operations Engineers (22 March 2005)
ICEM commits to Version 5
ICEM is to develop and sell the next generation of its surface design and analysis and design visualisation software suite for Class-A surface development based on Dassault Systemes' CAA V5.
News from ICEM (22 March 2005)
Software helps ES to respond to customer demands
User Application Article In 2001 ES purchased an Agie Challenge Wire EDM machine, and decided on PEPS SolidCut Wire EDM from local reseller Produsoft.
News from Camtek (22 March 2005)
Label printer helps keep cables under control
The RhinoPro 5000 is a professional thermal transfer label printer that combines an easy-to-use, portable printer with special labels for electrical and telecommunication applications.
News from Dymo Industrial (22 March 2005)
Support service watches over industrial processes
In.Site Continuous Support is a new service that connects directly to process systems to reduce downtime and maximise productivity for manufacturers.
News from Rockwell Automation (22 March 2005)
Condition monitoring software adds analysis
Invensys Process Systems has introduced enhanced condition monitoring software that further empowers plant operations and maintenance personnel to work collaboratively and improve asset reliability.
News from Invensys Avantis (22 March 2005)
Multipurpose epoxy cures at room temperature
Master Bond has developed a new two-component, room-temperature-curing epoxy for bonding, coating, sealing and casting called EP30LV.
News from Master Bond (22 March 2005)
Terminal strips cut down to size without tools
A new range of terminal strips makes it simpler for installers to create the exact number of poles required without having to use cutting tools.
News from Camden Electronics (22 March 2005)
Seminars cover important power quality issues
The Power Quality Partnership is responding to demand from PQ professionals for practical guidance on PQ problems by organising a series of free CPD seminars.
News from Copper Development Association (22 March 2005)
Ethernet Powerlink adopted as draft standard
The adoption of Ethernet Powerlink as a draft standard follows advances in stack development and implementation.
News from EPSG (Ethernet Powerlink Standardization Group) (22 March 2005)
Ehernet PowerLink (EPL) approaches IEC Standard
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has accepted Ethernet PowerLink (EPL), as a Publicly Available Specification (PAS), moving it closer to becoming part of the IEC Standard.
News from EPSG (Ethernet Powerlink Standardization Group) (22 March 2005)
HSE targets waste and recycling industry
The HSE is launching an initiative with the waste and recycling industry to address the high number of fatal and serious incidents that occur during collection and processing of waste and recycling.
News from Health and Safety Executive (22 March 2005)
Huntsman adds its voice in the 'user' community
Huntsman has confirmed the value it places on EEMUA by converting to full membership.
News from Engineering Equipment and Materials Users (EEMUA) (22 March 2005)
Funds set to advance micro- and nanotechnology
A GBP 5 million funding package for three university-based centres aims to help Yorkshire companies exploit an estimated $1 trillion global market in micro- and nanotechnology.
News from Yorkshire Forward (21 March 2005)
Polyhedral CFD delivers more for less
CD Adapco has released what it claims to be the world's first fully integrated process for polyhedral computational fluid dynamics.
News from CD-adapco (21 March 2005)
Image processing engine frees CPU resources
Shown in Europe for the first time at IPOT 2005 was Coreco Imaging's new flagship image processing engine, the Anaconda. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (21 March 2005)
Trials prove potential for jet noise reduction
A pair of Camcon Technology binary valves have now completed more than 25 billion operations in laboratory trials, proving the feasibility of efficient jet aircraft noise reduction.
News from Camcon Technology (21 March 2005)
Jakins adds international dimension
Power resistor manufacturer Cressall has recently appointed Mike Jakins as International Sales Manager.
News from Cressall Resistors (21 March 2005)
Fasteners speed access to land speed record
User Application Article When a speed racing team from the UK hits the road in the Nevada desert this May in an attempt to smash the FIA world electric land speed record, speed will naturally be of the essence.
News from Southco (21 March 2005)
Robots kick off British championships
A Swede is at the heart of another UK British Football championship: but it is not Sven Goran Eriksson - this time it is Swedish student Jarl Cornell and the footballers are all robots.
News from University of Warwick (21 March 2005)
Stainless steel enclosures handle rough treatmant
Rittal's stainless steel enclosures offer a high degree of protection in harsh environmental conditions. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (21 March 2005)
Council focuses on project management expertise
BAE Systems has joined the Project Management Institute's (PMI) Corporate Council, having successfully fulfilled PMI's membership criteria.
News from BAE Systems (21 March 2005)
Light curtains withstand shock and vibration
The MiniSafe Flexible MSF4700 family of safety light curtains is engineered to withstand high shock and vibration environments typical of punch presses and other heavy industrial machinery.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (21 March 2005)
Technology roadmapping plans for the future
Faraday Plastics has started rolling out technology roadmapping (TRM) techniques and services for use by individual companies in the plastics and rubber sectors.
News from Faraday Plastics (21 March 2005)
Steam boiler helps maintain stunning shellfish
User Application Article Fulton Boiler Works has supplied and installed a reconditioned gas-fired Series 50J vertical steam boiler for a new shellfish cooking line at the Devon-based Blue Sea Food Company.
News from Fulton Boiler Works (21 March 2005)
Fluids prove popular in the Czech Republic
Within months of its appointment to represent the interests of Master Chemical Europe in the Czech Republic, T-Lab is about to recruit new staff to keep pace with demand.
News from Master Chemical Europe (21 March 2005)
Chain astonishes US food giant
User Application Article A US food giant producing cookies, pastries and snack products has described the wear performance of Renold's long-life Synergy chain as "simply astonishing".
News from Renold Chain (21 March 2005)
Accelerometers get the measure of three axes
ETL Inertial Aerosystems has a new range of triaxial analogue accelerometers with ranges from +/-2 to 400g. Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (21 March 2005)
Maintenance-free valve moves to a higher level
Five million ARI-Armaturen bellows sealed process globe valves are in use around the world and the Faba Longlife bellows valve is the latest addition to the company's internationally renowned range. Brochure Available
News from ARI Armaturen (UK) (21 March 2005)
Cordsets and receptacles handle heavy duties
A new range of cordsets and receptacles can be used to provide up to 20A at 300V to motors, materials handling and other heavy-duty applications.
News from Turck (21 March 2005)
Lens intensifiers boost low-light capture
Specialised Imaging has a new range of high gain, UV-sensitive lens intensifier systems (LIS) that enhance low light image capture applications.
News from Specialised Imaging (21 March 2005)
Compact IR camera takes to the air
User Application Article The SU320US-1.7RT InGaAs NIR Snapshot MicroCamera is now being used as payload on miniature unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and other robotic systems.
News from Goodrich Optical and Space Systems (21 March 2005)
Purpose-built wind tunnel puts anemometers on test
A new in-house designed wind tunnel test facility to serve business users in the Southeast has just been built at Horsham, West Sussex by UK company, Hitek Calibration Services.
News from Hitek (21 March 2005)
Software set for success down under
Sydney-based Cim Solutions has joined the TopSolid reseller network as the first official TopSolid reseller for Australia and New Zealand.
News from Missler Software (21 March 2005)
Meet the experts in five-axis machinig
Delcam is to host two days of free workshops entitled "Five-axis machining - meet the experts" at its Birmingham headquarters on 13th and 14th April. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (21 March 2005)
Investment targets advanced engineering and metals
Yorkshire Forward is to invest GBP 9.65 million in the region's advanced engineering and metals industry to help develop and exploit new technologies and to bring innovations to the open market.
News from Yorkshire Forward (21 March 2005)
A masterclass for the process sector
Leading manufacturing experts are pooling their talents at a one-day Manchester masterclass on Thursday 28th April to help process companies improve their performance.
News from Manufacturing Institute (21 March 2005)
DC motor/drive combo fits into tight spaces
A new brushless DC motor/drive combo will fit into spaces that most other motors simply cannot be installed due to their larger size and/or because they have separate drive electronics.
News from ebm-papst Automotive and Drives (UK) (21 March 2005)
Translators support drive to paperless design
User Application Article Satellite systems specialist EADS Astrium has implemented CADverter translators to ensure its project teams have fast and consistent access to up-to-the-moment design data.
News from Theorem Solutions (21 March 2005)
Production control system is easier to integrate
Release 3.06 of the Centum CS 3000 R3 integrated production control system features improved integration with safety systems and other production control systems.
News from Yokogawa UK (21 March 2005)
Direct injection system boosts torque output
Bosch is suppling the gasoline direct injection system for the 2.0-liter turbo-charged engine of the new Volkswagen Passat.
News from Bosch Automotive OE Division (21 March 2005)
New HQ hosts orbital welding technology centre
On 1st April 2005 Orbimatic (UK) will move into larger premises, which will allow the company to further enhance its activities in the UK.
News from Orbimatic (21 March 2005)
Mixers bring two-component adhesives together
Designed for use with meter mix and dispense machines, MR rotary mixers provide a low cost dynamic mixing solution for two-component adhesives.
News from Sulzer Mixpac USA (21 March 2005)
Distribution systems suit welding applications
Duraline has a new range of modular distribution systems for electrical resistance preheat and heat treating welding applications.
News from Duraline (21 March 2005)
Gauges and sensors for ultra-high-pressure duties
With its family of economical, rugged and accurate products Tecsis is in the position to serve the requirements of most ultra-high-pressure gauge and sensor applications.
News from OEM Automatic (21 March 2005)
Pressure switch tackles arduous applications
The new 0240/0241 range from Suco has been developed to meet the market requirement for a switch suitable for arduous applications such as mobile hydraulics.
News from OEM Automatic (21 March 2005)
AC and DC motors come in industry standard sizes
OEM Automatic exclusively represents the extensive SPG motor programme in the UK.
News from OEM Automatic (21 March 2005)
Scheme cuts the cost of automotive training
Small- to medium-size enterprises in the automotive industry will now be able to access the same quality education offered to Jaguar, Land Rover and Aston Martin, at a quarter of the cost.
News from Coventry University (21 March 2005)
Jones relishes Chinese mission
Mono has appointed Jeremy Jones to the post of Business Manager North-East Asia.
News from Mono Pumps (21 March 2005)
Vacuum pump handles dusty environments
BOC Edwards has extended its range of high speed, high capacity dry vacuum pumps with the launch of the IDX1000.
News from Edwards (21 March 2005)
DC gearmotor boasts efficient design
New from Midwest Motion Products is the the Model MMP-C21.125D-12V.GP52-014.1 DC gearmotor.
News from Midwest Motion Products (21 March 2005)
Hall-effect sensor ICs offer field programmability
A new family of low-cost linear Hall-effect sensor ICs offer field programmability on the output pin.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (21 March 2005)
Compliance conference cuts costs
The Northern Electrical and Electronic Directives Show, NEEDS 2005, is offering a 25% discount in entry fee to the conference when visitors register online.
News from EMC Resources (21 March 2005)
Robust contacts aim for white goods uses
Tyco Electronics is now offering the E-Spring Contact electrical contact, which provides low cost, easy insertion and a robust connection. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (21 March 2005)
Awards aim to encourage technological advancement
The IEE is to launch the first multisector awards dedicated to recognising outstanding innovation in engineering. Brochure Available
News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (21 March 2005)
Multichannel scopes keep it safe in the field
The TPS2000 series of fully isolated multichannel digital storage oscilloscopes is now available in the UK from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments).
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (21 March 2005)
HSC gives warm welcome to final Hampton Report
Bill Callaghan, chair of the Health and Safety Commission (HSC), has welcomed publication of the final Hampton report 'Reducing administrative burdens: effective inspection and enforcement'.
News from Health and Safety Executive (21 March 2005)
HSE and LAs to build on best practice
The HSE and the Local Authorities Coordinators of Regulatory Services (LACORS) are launching a guide that sets out examples of best-practice working between the HSE and local authorities (LAs).
News from Health and Safety Executive (21 March 2005)
HSC announces date for Work at Height Regulations
The HSC has announced the date on which the new regulations on work at height will come into force: 6 April 2005.
News from Health and Safety Executive (21 March 2005)
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