News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 17 April
to Saturday 23 April 2005
Four-step programme aids CAD evolution
UGS has announced a major update to its simple four-step programme for manufacturers using 2D design systems to evolve to 3D design and its inherently higher levels of productivity.
News from Siemens PLM Software (22 April 2005)
GSM-based system keeps watch on hydraulics
Rexroth has developed the first real-time, intelligent remote monitoring system for hydraulic applications, which uses the open GSM communications network.
News from Bosch Rexroth - Service (22 April 2005)
Third Queen's Award for Autotype
Autotype has won the prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise 2005 in the Innovation Category. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype (22 April 2005)
Lean manufacturing message in Grimsby
The Process Industries Centre for Manufacturing Excellence (PICME) will take its lean manufacturing message to the Europarc Innovation Centre, Grimsby on Tuesday 17th May 2005.
News from PICME (22 April 2005)
Workstations come with virus protection
All new I/A Series workstations for Windows now come with McAfee VirusScan Enterprise software pre-installed at the factory.
News from Invensys Foxboro (22 April 2005)
Composite answers automotive disposal needs
Azdel VolcaLite composite has the added benefit of improved post-consumer incineration waste management in response to specific automotive industry needs.
News from Azdel (22 April 2005)
Academy aims to attract more students to power
The IEE is commencing the second year of the highly successful Power Academy. Brochure Available
News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (22 April 2005)
Electric speed record attempt set for Nevada
A high-speed electric car, powered by ABB motors and drives, will attempt to break the land speed record for an electrically powered vehicle on 5th May in Nevada, USA.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (22 April 2005)
PLC takes control of fuel filling duties
User Application Article Advanced control and automation hardware has enabled a fuel distributor to reduce environmental impact as well as benefiting from cost reductions and increased levels of control.
News from Moeller Electric (22 April 2005)
Conduits cut EMI in hazardous applications
Kopex International's comprehensive range of electrical conduits are designed to offer optimum performance in hazardous areas such as the oil, gas, petrochem and chemical industries. Brochure Available
News from Kopex International (22 April 2005)
Safety system suits packaging industry uses
Jokab Safety has developed a new safety system for the packaging industry.
News from Jokab Safety UK (22 April 2005)
Rotation sensor bearings resist interference
A new rotation sensor bearing is less susceptible to the strong magnetic fields generated from electrically driven motors and other items into which sensor bearings are now integrated.
News from NTN Bearings (UK) (22 April 2005)
Shrink for steam turbine servomotors
High-pressure steam turbine servomotors can now be built even more compactly following the development of new servomotors where the stroke has been shortened from 120 to 60mm.
News from Voith Turbo (22 April 2005)
New members offer more choice
The latest members to join the UK industrial Vision Association (UKIVA) further enhance the contribution from Europe to the Association's membership.
News from UK Industrial Vision Association (22 April 2005)
LED outperforms xenon beacon for less
RTK Instruments has developed a new range of LED beacons, which provide powerful visual alarm signals in both hazardous and safe areas.
News from RTK Instruments (22 April 2005)
Stainless steel filters can be made to order
Pure-Screen wedge wire stainless steel filters can be fabricated to customer specification and include duplex, multiplex and jacketed filter options.
News from Axium Process (22 April 2005)
Biggest automotive CFD event set for Europe
Fluent has organised a comprehensive and high profile agenda for the 2nd European Automotive CFD Conference.
News from Fluent (22 April 2005)
Synchronous motors satisfy ATEX standards
Superior Electric XCE Series hazardous duty synchronous motors satisfy ATEX standards for use in potentially explosive atmospheres as defined by CE directive 94/9/EC.
News from Danaher Motion (22 April 2005)
Budget pricing for single-axis servo
The SMC100CC is a single-axis motion controller/driver for DC servomotors up to 48V DC at 1.5A RMS, available for just under Eur 600. Brochure Available
News from Newport Spectra-Physics (22 April 2005)
Styli improve measurement accuracy
Renishaw has extended its comprehensive styli catalogue with the introduction of a new range of more than 300 high precision M5 styli and adapters for the Zeiss range of probe heads. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (22 April 2005)
Pressure sensors offer early TEDS support
PiezoSmart is a novel active system for automatic identification of individual pressure sensors.
News from Kistler Instruments (22 April 2005)
Thai distributor joins global network
UGS Thailand has signed a master agreement to join ImpactXoft's Need SPeeD programme and its global network of distribution partners.
News from ImpactXoft Corp (22 April 2005)
Low-cost solution guards access to hazards
The PA4600-BB entry/exit access guarding device features a simple "one-box" design with an operating range up to 8m and response time as low as 16ms.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (22 April 2005)
Speedy results make the case for test software
User Application Article Sopemea, one of the leading engineering and testing services companies in France, recently implemented LMS Test.Lab as its new standard solution to perform vibration qualification testing. Brochure Available
News from LMS International (22 April 2005)
Cost-effective detection of hydrogen sulphide gas
The new Models 2180A single channel and 2280A four channel hydrogen sulphide gas monitors represent the next generation in highly reliable, simple, cost-effective gas detection.
News from General Monitors (22 April 2005)
Still time to nominate the plant of the year
The Hart Communication Foundation (HCF) has extended the deadline to receive nominations for the 2005 Hart Plant of the Year Award.
News from Hart Communication Foundation (22 April 2005)
Operator interface mounts the panel
The QTERM-G55 rugged graphic operator interface terminal can now be supplied as a panel-mount variant to complement the existing handheld unit.
News from QSI Europe (22 April 2005)
German tools promise value for money
Damar International has announced a deal to provide the Padre-Tirem range of mobile trolleys and tools.
News from Damar International (22 April 2005)
Remote displays go with the flow(meters)
The DM family of digital readouts digitally displays flow rate, totalised flow and temperature readings from FCI's popular ST and GF Series thermal-dispersion mass flowmeters.
News from Fluid Components International (22 April 2005)
Flowmeter boasts superior accuracy
The V2-Municipal flowmeter features built-in flow conditioning for superior accuracy with minimum upstream/downstream straight-run piping requirements.
News from McCrometer (22 April 2005)
21st century approach to electrical training
Competence via training is the ethos of the Lowe Group, which provides a range of specialist electrical and safety training courses.
News from Lowe Engineering (22 April 2005)
Inline dilution system saves transport costs
User Application Article A substantial reduction in transportation costs for a leading healthcare manufacturer are the key benefits of a recently installed inline dilution system.
News from Process Installations (22 April 2005)
Landlords and tenants be aware of responsibilities
Technical Background Article Are you a landlord or a tenant? Are you aware of your responsibilities? Are you breaking health and safety law? Park City Consulting takes a look at some of the many 'grey' areas.
News from Park City Consulting (22 April 2005)
How partial valve stroke testing can raise the SIL
Technical Background Article Partial valve stroke testing is an emerging concept used to help automatically increase the performance of safety instrumented systems, as Bert Knegtering explained at a recent ERTC conference
News from Honeywell Safety Management Systems (22 April 2005)
One-off event covers fire risk assessment and more
One-day masterclass to focus on Fire Risk Assessment and Business Continuity Planning.
News from Angel Business Communications (22 April 2005)
Industry aims for RoHS exemption
A campaign is under way to exempt the flame retardant Deca-BDE from the Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive.
News from BSEF (22 April 2005)
Lockheed Martin plots for document control
Lockheed Martin Astronautics has purchased PSI - Plot Service for Pro/Intralink for plotting of drawings and exporting parts and assemblies in native formats directly from Pro/Intralink.
News from Etrage (21 April 2005)
Touch screen displays process parameters
The new CoMo View has a built-in 5.7in colour touch screen that displays process parameters in real time and provides operator access to the menu of preset process definitions.
News from Kistler Instruments (21 April 2005)
Import module puts 3D data to good use
QuadriSpace has released a Granite Import Module based on the PTC Granite Interoperability Kernel.
News from QuadriSpace (21 April 2005)
Mainstay in the world of machine vision
The CV-M91 is a three-CCD RGB camera featuring the one-third-inch Sony ICX408AL imager in the NTSC version and ICX409AL in the Pal version.
News from JAI (21 April 2005)
Infra-red thermometers take web browser onboard
The new compact Solonet range boasts unprecedented flexibility in the way infra-red thermometers are set up, configured and monitored. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (21 April 2005)
Magnets to help keep tea metal free
Eclipse Magnetics recently won an order to supply four high intensity double row housed grid magnets for Twinings, the world-renowned traditional, aromatic and flavoured tea manufacturer in Andover.
News from Eclipse Magnetics (21 April 2005)
CampbellRhea signs up for RPM
CampbellRhea has licensed RuleStream's rules-driven product management (RPM) solutions to help the company meet its growing custom product sales targets.
News from RuleStream Corp (21 April 2005)
FEA addon supports dynamic design analysis method
DDAM for Abaqus is an addon customisation for Abaqus that supports the dynamic design analysis method (DDAM).
News from Abaqus (21 April 2005)
Free CD extols benefits of CNC
A free CD outlines the features and benefits of the Acu-Rite Millpwr two-/three-axis CNC/three-axis DRO for intuitive knee milling applications.
News from ACI (UK) (21 April 2005)
Hart technology advances on two fronts
The Hart Communication Foundation (HCF) has announced two significant Hart technology advancements.
News from Hart Communication Foundation (21 April 2005)
Camera looks to industrial inspection applications
The PL-A782 is a high-resolution 6.6Mpixel (2208 x 3000) colour camera designed specifically for industrial inspection applications. Brochure Available
News from Kane Computing (21 April 2005)
Canadians to share Foundation fieldbus experiences
The Fieldbus Foundation End User Council Western Canada will conduct a major Foundation fieldbus informational event on 9th and 10th June 2005 in Calgary, Alberta.
News from Fieldbus Foundation (21 April 2005)
CD explains controller range
Idec Electronics has produced a demonstration CD which allows the user to become familiar with MicroSmart PLC, SmartRelay and HG touchscreens.
News from Idec Electronics (21 April 2005)
Frequency controlled compressor cuts energy costs
The upgraded SF24-2 frequency controlled screw compressor boasts space saving and energy saving attributes. Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (21 April 2005)
USB camera resolves demands of microscopy
Kane Computing is now shipping the revolutionary Infinity X digital USB camera with ground-breaking resolution of up to 21Mpixel in precise colour using the patent pending DeltaVu technology. Brochure Available
News from Kane Computing (21 April 2005)
Safety hooks to cross the Atlantic
Following its success in the European oil and gas industry Westmark will exhibit the Cablesafe on a booth in the Holland Pavilion at OTC 2005 in Houston.
News from Westmark (21 April 2005)
Simulation software claims new heights
The latest version of Flexsim incorporates a host of new features aimed at improving the effectiveness of the user when presented with a simulation project.
News from Saker Solutions (21 April 2005)
Touchscreen PC is ready for industrial deployment
A new network-ready, touchscreen digital PC is suitable for direct deployment on retail floors, reception areas, hotel front desks, factory floors, and many other commercial and industrial locations.
News from Trident (21 April 2005)
Handheld scanner helps keep Skoda in shape
User Application Article Since October 2003, Skoda has used the handheld T-Scan laser scanner for the regular inspection of its produced sheet metal parts.
News from Lot-Oriel (21 April 2005)
Calibrator keeps gas detectors on target
The CheckBox IMH (instrument management hub) automates the calibration and bump testing of portable gas detectors, reducing operation time and so reducing costs. Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (21 April 2005)
Royal Navy signs up for thermal imaging technology
BAE Systems Avionics has been awarded a contract to supply the UK's Royal Navy with world class, state of the art, thermal imaging technology.
News from BAE Systems (21 April 2005)
Wales to host centre of excellence for PLM
The UK's first centre of excellence in product lifecycle management is to be established at Technium Auto.
News from IBM Product Lifecycle Management Solutions (21 April 2005)
Flow meter is certified for custody transfer
The Foxboro CFT50 digital Coriolis mass flow meter has been certified internationally for custody transfer applications.
News from Invensys Foxboro (21 April 2005)
Rapid prototyping comes to Somerset House
Arrk Product Development Group is to host an architectural model event at Somerset House in London on Monday 25th April 2005.
News from Arrk PDG (21 April 2005)
Arrk acquires Sermo Group
Arrk Product Development Group has acquired the assets of the companies belonging to the French Sermo Group from the administrator.
News from Arrk PDG (21 April 2005)
Growing company acquires new premises
As part of Southern Temperature Sensors' commitment to expansion, new premises have been acquired to provide more office and warehouse space for the growing company.
News from Southern Temperature Sensors (21 April 2005)
Safety system suits sliding gates
Jokab Safety can supply a safety package for the automation of sliding gates.
News from Jokab Safety UK (21 April 2005)
Focus on efficiency at Hillhead
Following January's prediction from the Construction Products Association (CPA) that industry growth will slow by 2.6% in 2005, SKF aims to focus attention on efficiency at Hillhead. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (21 April 2005)
Interfaces link with DeltaV
Phoenix Contact provides signal level matching for digital, analogue and serial I/O and power supplies for the entire DeltaV control system from Emerson Process Management.
News from Phoenix Contact (21 April 2005)
Solaia grants patent relief
GE Fanuc Automation Americas has signed an agreement with Chicago-based Solaia Technology which provides broad rights under the Solaia 5,038,318 patent. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (21 April 2005)
Backup service keeps control software safe
Factory managers can now protect their companies against the costly consequences of software loss thanks to the introduction of Rexroth's new drive and control software backup service.
News from Bosch Rexroth - Service (21 April 2005)
Compact FLIR tester takes to the field
CI Systems has released its new Compact Field Tester (CFT) to perform quick and objective FLIR testing on site - all while the unit under test (UUT) is mounted on its platform.
News from CI Systems (21 April 2005)
Investment aims to expand wire output
A GBP 1 million investment by Carrington Wire will form part of a major development to increase the leading wire specialist's production at the Elland plant by around 30% a year.
News from Carrington Wire (21 April 2005)
Cost effective solution to heat transfer
Available now from CIProcess is the Sacome range of shell and tube heat exchangers.
News from CIProcess (21 April 2005)
Transfer systems boast minimal jerk
RNA Automation has expanded its range with the introduction of a series of cam index based transfer systems.
News from RNA Automation (21 April 2005)
Tyco exploits special-purpose fastening solutions
User Application Article A range of standard and special-purpose fasteners supplied by Northern Precision is playing a small but significant role in the evolution of Tyco Electronics' products.
News from Northern Precision (21 April 2005)
Facility expansion completed
Quickparts has completed the expansion of its new facility.
News from Quickparts (21 April 2005)
Swedish company joins EPSG
A new company has joined the Ethernet Powerlink Standardization Group and is developing a range of products for Ethernet PowerLink.
News from EPSG (Ethernet Powerlink Standardization Group) (21 April 2005)
Instrument hub cuts calibration costs
Crowcon's new CheckBox IMH (instrument management hub) automates the calibration and bump testing of portable gas detectors, reducing operation time and so reducing costs. Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (21 April 2005)
An introduction to Information and Consultation
Technical Background Article On 6 April 2005 the Information and Consultation Directive came into force for employers with at least 150 employees, and the new rules are introduced here by Park City Consulting.
News from Park City Consulting (21 April 2005)
Campaign to reduce noise-induced hearing damage
A Europe-wide campaign is being launched on 20 April 2005, International Noise Awareness Day, to tackle one of Europe's most persistent workplace health problems: noise at work.
News from European Agency For Safety And Health At Work (21 April 2005)
Enclosures are a handy home for control
Hammond Electronics has launched a new range of handheld enclosures, the 1553 soft-side family.
News from Hammond Electronics (20 April 2005)
Custom parts bring rubber and metal together
Custom moulded rubber parts bonded to metal components for prototype and production applications is a service available from Rubber Industries.
News from Rubber Industries (20 April 2005)
Rotary socket sensor gains optical encoder
Sensor Developments has added a new 1024pulse/rev optical encoder upgrade to its square drive rotary socket sensor.
News from Sensor Developments (20 April 2005)
Collaborative effort aims to move mountains
British Turntable and the University of Bolton are working to advance air film technology for moving heavy industrial loads by floating them on a thin cushion of compressed air.
News from British Turntable Co (20 April 2005)
IP communication eases camera integration
PPT Vision has added the Ethernet/IP communication protocol to its Impact family of intelligent cameras.
News from PPT Vision (20 April 2005)
CFD to aid clean coal research
Computational fluid dynamics specialist Fluent has been chosen to participate in the US Department of Energy's (DOE) latest group of clean coal research projects.
News from Fluent (20 April 2005)
Long life for pneumatic level sensors
New from Scientific Technologies Automation Products Group is the NLS series of pneumatic level sensors.
News from Automation Products Group (20 April 2005)
Champagne takes charge
Thermo Electron Corporation has named David Champagne as Vice President and General Manager of its Informatics business.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (20 April 2005)
Ceramic coating applied with novel green process
A novel proprietary technology uses a revolutionary low power source with special effects in many fields with unique advantages over conventional surface engineering processes.
News from Ecotech Industries (20 April 2005)
Materials testing system joins the line
User Application Article Fully automated production line testing of precision strain gauges has been made possible through the use of a Lloyd Instruments' materials testing system.
News from Lloyd Instruments (20 April 2005)
On the level with the best of both worlds
The new MagWave dual chamber level measurement system is designed to provide independent, redundant measurements in a variety of oil, gas, petrochemical, and power applications.
News from K-Tek (20 April 2005)
Networking kit approved for offshore use
Moxa has received type approval from Det Norske Veritas for its EDS-508, EDS-405, and EDS-308/305 series of Ethernet switches, and IMC-101 series of fibre convertors.
News from Moxa Technologies (20 April 2005)
Haak to support the chemicals business
Dr Oliver Haak has been appointed as European Technical Sales Manager - Chemicals by Koch Membrane Systems.
News from Koch Membrane Systems (20 April 2005)
Mass flowmeter goes to extremes
The Optimass 8000/9000 series provides mass flow, volume flow and density measurement for applications with process temperatures from -180 to +350C.
News from Krohne (20 April 2005)
Cartridge seals on show in Harrogate
Leading the way in sealing solutions for chemical processing, John Crane will be demonstrating its latest products and customer support capabilities at the Chemical Engineering Show North 05.
News from Crane (20 April 2005)
Goodbye to Erwin
Sick (UK) has dropped the Erwin part of its name, bringing itself into line with its parent company as well as the brand and profile it uses for its international operations and exhibitions.
News from Sick (UK) (20 April 2005)
Process calibrator handles hazardous environments
Fluke has extended its growing line of intrinsically safe products for use in explosive environments. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (20 April 2005)
Controllers upgrade metal forming machines
Somerset-based DC Services has started to import Italian firm Esa's latest range of controls for metal forming machines.
News from DC Services (20 April 2005)
Motors promise ultrasmooth nanometric control
A new range of motors available from Micromech produce no mechanical rumble and offer ultrasmooth very low-speed motion down to microns per second.
News from Micromech (20 April 2005)
Flowmeters and analysers lead water display
ABB will be presenting its extensive range of instrumentation products and systems for water and waste water treatment applications on Stands 29 and 32 at WWEM 2005.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (20 April 2005)
Joint stand pronounced a success
The Metalforming Machinery Makers Association members pavilion at last week's Midlands Manufacturing Show was pronounced a success by the exhibiting members.
News from Metalforming Machinery Makers Association (20 April 2005)
Xerox recommends raster to vector conversion
Xerox UK is endorsing the Scan2CAD scanning and raster to vector conversion program for use with the new Xerox 6000 series of wide format printers with integrated scanners.
News from Softcover International (20 April 2005)
UGS completes Tecnomatix Technologies acquisition
UGS has completed its acquisition of all the outstanding equity of Tecnomatix Technologies for approximately $228 million in cash, net of any applicable tax withholding obligations.
News from Siemens PLM Software (20 April 2005)
Adapter based sensor eases mould changes
The new adapter based Type 6155AE mould pressure sensor allows moulds to be disassembled and inserts changed simply and quickly without risk to the sensor or its cable.
News from Kistler Instruments (20 April 2005)
Braking system increases machine safety
The Roba-linearstop is a novel braking system for use in conjunction with a linear drive or axially moving spindle.
News from Mayr Transmissions (20 April 2005)
Thermistor borrows from platinum sensor technology
In trying to find a new cost-effective, manufacturing method to produce fast-response, high temperature NTC thermistors, Semitec has turned to platinum sensor technology.
News from ATC Semitec (20 April 2005)
Controller keeps watch for gas and flames
The new Det-Tronics DMC Series gas and flame controller provides continuous indication and alarm control of up to 36 programmable channels of toxic and/or combustible gas detection.
News from Detector Electronics (UK) (20 April 2005)
Camera resolves to improve microscopy
The PL-A686 camera is a high-resolution digital camera designed for microscopy documentation. Brochure Available
News from Kane Computing (20 April 2005)
Spray on finish looks like electroplated chrome
Applichrome is a process for spraying a finish that looks and feels just like electroplated chrome.
News from Applied Coating Technologies (20 April 2005)
Software supports latest Autodesk releases
The latest service pack for AutoVue 18 adds support for AutoCAD version 2006 and Autodesk Inventor version 10.
News from Cimmetry Systems (20 April 2005)
Integration of software, consulting, publishing
Wolters Kluwer UK, of which Croner is a part, is announcing that it will improve its financial position through business simplification and a reorganisation of the company.
News from Croner (20 April 2005)
Firm in liquidation fined for death of worker
Deco Marble and Granite Limited has been fined GBP3000 following a prosecution brought by the Health and Safety Executive, after an investigation into an incident in which a worker was killed.
News from Health and Safety Executive (20 April 2005)
Large fine after fallen steel grid killed painter
Nottingham paint shop Leadmaster was fined GBP20,000 following an investigation into the death of a man who had been spray-painting a 300kg fabricated steel grid hanging from a forklift truck.
News from Health and Safety Executive (20 April 2005)
Guide to Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations
Technical Background Article With effect from 4 April 2005 (following a delay), mobile workers who are covered by the Road Transport Directive (RTD) are subject to certain provisions of the Working Time Regulations 1998.
News from Park City Consulting (20 April 2005)
SafetyBUS p Club International appoints new chair
The new chairman of SafetyBUS p Club International is Matthias Brinkmann, who firmly intends to establish the organisation internationally and will further develop its activities.
News from Safety Network International eV (20 April 2005)
Website clocks up seven languages
Schmitt Europe believes in promoting its balancing, vibration control and laser measurement systems to a worldwide audience - by publishing its complete website in seven languages. Brochure Available
News from Schmitt Europe (19 April 2005)
CMM support covers complete metrology function
User Application Article The level of after-sales service provided by co-ordinate measuring machine suppliers is sometimes limited to a few days' training and the supply of spare parts if the machine breaks down.
News from LK (19 April 2005)
Partnership aims for software interoperability
Weidmuller and the IGE+XAO Group signed a worldwide strategic partnership during the Hanover Fair, covering both technical and commercial issues.
News from Weidmuller (UK) (19 April 2005)
Surfactant reduces flame-retardant use
Niax silicone L-650 offers a further 10 to 30% reduction by weight of flame-retardant use in slabstock foam applications, compared with earlier products in the industry.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (19 April 2005)
Emergency stops release contacts instantly
EAO offers a range of complete emergency stop solutions, combining optimal functionality with usability throughout assembly, mounting and operation. Brochure Available
News from EAO (19 April 2005)
Sixth form students complete engineering projects
Nineteen teams of sixth form students presented their Engineering Education Scheme projects at a special celebration and assessment day at the University of Kent on Thursday 14th April.
News from University of Kent (19 April 2005)
Piezo latches go to extremes
Thanks to improvements to the piezoactuator, Servocell has significantly expanded the temperature range across all its Active Latch modules.
News from Servocell (19 April 2005)
Infra-red sensors have many applications
Megatech has a new range of low-cost high-performance noncontact infra-red sensors.
News from Megatech (19 April 2005)
Zero backlash for cup component sets
Nabtesco HKS zero backlash cup component sets from Servotechnic offer all the benefits of a standard cup set in a compact design 50% shorter than the standard size component set.
News from Servotechnic (19 April 2005)
Gear pumps deal with viscous fluids
A range of ATEX approved gear pumps ideal for industries pumping viscous fluids is available from Tuthill Pump Group.
News from Tuthill Pump Group (19 April 2005)
Quality management system meets the mark
Resolve Optics has received ISO9001:2000 certification from Quality Management Systems. Brochure Available
News from Resolve Optics (19 April 2005)
IMO acquires French automation specialist
IMO Precision Controls has continued with its aggressive investment into the expansion of its international base with the acquisition of French automation specialist Jeambrun Automation.
News from IMO Precision Controls (19 April 2005)
Displacement sensor claims top accuracy
Omron has expanded its smart sensor family by introducing a contact displacement measurement sensor claimed to be one of the most accurate on the market. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (19 April 2005)
Vision sensor boasts 2Mpixel resolution
The In-Sight 5403 is the first vision sensor that captures full-frame, 1600 x 1200 images at up to 15 frames per second for highly detailed inspection of fast moving objects. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (19 April 2005)
Whale signs for bespoke components
DCM has secured a second contract from Whale Tankers, one of the largest manufacturers of waste tankers and jetting equipment in Europe.
News from DCM Group (19 April 2005)
Coriolis meter adds a new dimension
With the introduction of the new Promass F 10in (DN250) sensor, Promass technology is now capable of handling flow rates up to 2200t/h, opening up a host of application possibilities. Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (19 April 2005)
CD simplifies planetary gearhead selection
Specifying planetary gearheads for precision servo systems has just been made quicker and simpler with the new free selection CD available from ZF Industrial. Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain (19 April 2005)
Depositors clean up with servopneumatic technology
User Application Article Unitech Filling Systems has chosen to base its latest-generation filling machine on servopneumatic technology from Festo. Brochure Available
News from Festo (19 April 2005)
Plastic cable ties show they're metal
A range of Detectamet metal detectable plastic cable ties has been specifically designed for use within the food and pharmaceutical industries.
News from E-Components and Chains (19 April 2005)
Analytical range is the only choice
Mettler Toledo describes its new Excellence Plus XP analytical range as the only choice for fast, accurate and safe weighing. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (19 April 2005)
Website presents enlarged product range
Flotech Solutions, the UK based distributor of gas and liquid flow measurement and control products, has developed an all-new website to present its enlarged product range.
News from Flotech Solutions (19 April 2005)
MEMS-based sensors to star in Nuremberg
Omron's D6F-W MEMS-based sensors are designed to detect clogged air intake filters and air velocity flows in office automation equipment, domestic air purifiers and coolers, and HVAC applications. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (19 April 2005)
HMI computers are smart to use Java in control
The SmartControl family of rugged, network-enabled HMI computers integrate a wide range of I/O and interfacing possibilities and featuring full support for the Java programming language.
News from Snijder Micro Systems (19 April 2005)
Simulation software ensures safer plant design
The latest version of the Visual Flow simulation program features enhanced SIM4ME thermodynamics, improved reporting capabilities and more efficient data entry workflows.
News from Invensys SimSci Esscor (19 April 2005)
Immersion chillers offer robust solutions
Rittal has launched a new range of immersion chillers for the machine building industry, offering robust solutions for cooling emulsions and oils with heat loads up to 80kW. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (19 April 2005)
Double acquisition for Metris
Metris has acquired Krypton (Leuven, Belgium) and MetricVision (Virginia, Washington, USA) in separate simultaneous transactions.
News from Metris (19 April 2005)
Peristaltic hose pump survives sulphuric acid
User Application Article The LPP peristaltic hose pump has been used successfully in a sulphuric acid process. Brochure Available
News from Larox Flowsys (19 April 2005)
Large diameter stepped couplings for Libya
Pipe joints and repair products specialist Viking Johnson has manufactured its large diameter stepped couplings for a new wastewater treatment plant in Libya. Brochure Available
News from Viking Johnson (19 April 2005)
MES solution interfaces with ERP
Yokogawa launched its ISA-95 interface at InterKama, showing its potential with a plant-to-business interoperability demonstration with the SAP NetWeaver platform.
News from Yokogawa GMSC (18 April 2005)
Standards lead to ever higher levels of quality
Technical Background Article ISO9000, ISO14000, ISO9001, ISO14001 - readers will have certainly heard about ISO certifications, but what is ISO and what are its purposes?
News from TUV Rheinland UK (18 April 2005)
Workstation consolidates MEMS testing
Polytec and The Micromanipulator Company have combined their advanced technology expertise to provide a powerful, consolidated MEMS workstation for proof-of-design and prototype testing.
News from Polytec (18 April 2005)
PTC prefers 3D visualisation
Virtalis has become a Gold Partner in the PTC Partner Advantage Programme and has been selected as the company's preferred visualisation supplier for its corporate customer visit centres. Brochure Available
News from Virtalis (18 April 2005)
Steelmaking robots meet the mark
User Application Article Two ABB IRB 6400 FoundryPlus six-axis robots are proving to be a blueprint for safety and efficiency in one of industry's harshest environments. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (18 April 2005)
New lab accelerates polymer development
GE Advanced Materials, Quartz has opened the doors to its newly upgraded Polymer Compound Development Lab, located near Cleveland, Ohio.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (18 April 2005)
Infra-red camera systems track Ariane launches
Cedip Infrared Systems has supplied the European Space Agency with several advanced infra-red camera systems enabling it to monitor and track the recent launchings of Ariane 5. Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (18 April 2005)
Finnish diesel project yields $2 million contract
User Application Article Rotork is the single source of supply for pneumatic actuators, electric actuators and gearbox operators for new valves on "Project Diesel" at the Fortum Porvoo Refinery in Finland.
News from Rotork Controls (18 April 2005)
Surface treatments extend bearing life
Technical Background Article Bearings today are served by a large number of coatings and surface treatments to combat friction, corrosion and wear; but how do you choose the optimum process for a particular application?
News from Barden Corporation (18 April 2005)
Laser marking system offers matrix solution
For traceability, authenticity, and critical identification, more industries are turning to ID matrix codes to replace barcodes. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (18 April 2005)
Boxes extend control functions into the field
IP67/68 rated sensor/actuator junction boxes are the latest additions to the Wago-I/O-System family of products.
News from Wago Corp (18 April 2005)
Custom shaft seals show up in Atlanta
Meco custom-engineered shaft seals will be on exhibit at the Powder and Bulk Solids Southeast Conference and Exhibition on 11th and 12th May 2005. Brochure Available
News from Meco Shaft Seals (18 April 2005)
Lightfoot to apply simulation experience
With over 10 years experience in simulation, Jason Lightfoot has become the latest recruit to Saker Solutions.
News from Saker Solutions (18 April 2005)
Easy upgrade for outdated control systems
Yokogawa is now offering users of legacy Honeywell distributed control systems a migration path which promises increased reliability combined with a lower total cost of ownership.
News from Yokogawa UK (18 April 2005)
Ultrasonic sensor runs up to 1500mm
Active Switch and Sensor has upgraded its UPR ultrasonic sensor, which now offers an adjustable extended range up to 1500mm.
News from Active Switch and Sensor (18 April 2005)
Ultrasonic sensors handle contaminated atmospheres
The UPK range of ultrasonic sensors offer high acoustic power with a compact sensor size.
News from Active Switch and Sensor (18 April 2005)
Software gets to grips with data matrix codes
The Value Engineering Alliance has added a software-only offering to its comprehensive PIATI family of ECC200 data matrix decoding solutions.
News from Value Engineering Alliance (18 April 2005)
Plunger pump is dedicated to liquid carbon dioxide
The Model 1951 plunger pump is designed specifically to pump liquid carbon dioxide.
News from CAT Pumps (18 April 2005)
AC motors handle damp duties
The WD Series of stainless steel enclosed AC induction motors is available in eight standard frame sizes and provides reliable operation when subjected to frequent wetting or washdown.
News from Empire Magnetics (18 April 2005)
Microspheres modify paint and coating performance
The newest additions to Potters Industries' line of lightweight spherical additives for paint and coating formulations are the 18 and 30 micron hollow glass microspheres.
News from Potters Industries (18 April 2005)
Hollow glass microspheres add buoyancy
The newest addition to Potters Industries' line of lightweight spherical additives for subsea applications is the 30 micron hollow glass microsphere.
News from Potters Industries (18 April 2005)
Campaign set to modify SIC codes
GTMA is actively involved in Operation 2007 - an opportunity to request fundamental changes to the structure of the Standard Industrial Classification codes.
News from GTMA (18 April 2005)
Opportunity-to-order processes improved
User Application Article Pearson Packaging Systems, a manufacturer of packing machinery, has selected BigMachines' Lean Front-End to streamline its configuration and quoting processes.
News from BigMachines (18 April 2005)
Hanover debut for new reliable drive family
At Hanover Fair Baldor Europe will preview a new family of advanced adjustable-speed AC drives, with an initial choice of low power drives covering applications up to 45kW. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (18 April 2005)
Design institute opens its doors to industry
Design, innovation and business support in the West Midlands will top the agenda when Coventry University opens the doors to its design studios in the Bugatti Building on Tuesday 19th April.
News from Coventry University (18 April 2005)
Machine vision seminars prove popular
The UK Industrial Vision Association has recorded the best attendance figures ever at its series of free seminars run at the recent IPOT/Machine Vision Show.
News from UK Industrial Vision Association (18 April 2005)
Ball lock pins meet aerospace specifications
The KL range of aerospace specification ball lock pins is for installation or workholding situations where especially strong holding forces are required, both axially and in shear. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (18 April 2005)
Sensors keep watch over liquid assets
Two products from Gems Sensors are aimed specifically at the problems of obtaining accurate and reliable data from groundwater resources, which are usually in remote locations.
News from Gems Sensors (18 April 2005)
Weighing platforms gain Bluetooth options
Bluetooth radio technology offers a comprehensive solution for fast and easy communication between PCs and peripherals and between indicators and digital weighing platforms. Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK (18 April 2005)
More options for precision dosing pump
The gamma/L precision dosing pump is now available with a liquid end manufactured from PVDF, and a simplified proportional flow dosing methodology.
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (18 April 2005)
Conference covers thermoplastic elastomers
The 8th International Conference on Thermoplastic Elastomers will be held in Berlin on 14th and 15th September 2005.
News from Smithers Rapra (18 April 2005)
Polymer testing instruments for China
A major multinational company based in the People's Republic of China has placed orders for nine polymer testing instruments and accessories from the Lloyd Instruments Davenport range.
News from Lloyd Instruments (18 April 2005)
Novel coupling promises energy savings
With its new TurboSyn friction turbo coupling, Voith Turbo has succeeded in increasing the economy of single drives and using the potential for energy savings.
News from Voith Turbo (18 April 2005)
Formal qualification in legal metrology
The UK Weighing Federation and the University of Wales Institute Cardiff are offering UKWF members the opportunity to achieve a formal qualification in legal metrology.
News from UK Weighing Federation (18 April 2005)
Merseyside welcomes consultancy services
Working in partnership with Greater Merseyside Enterprise, technical consultants from Rapra have been helping Merseyside based companies develop plastics and rubber based innovations and services.
News from Smithers Rapra (18 April 2005)
Counter gets the measure of atmospheric particles
A new portable, handheld atmospheric particle counter is an essential tool for monitoring air quality, measuring filtration efficiency and locating particulate sources. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (18 April 2005)
Awards encourage manufacturing improvement
The Process Industries Centre for Manufacturing Excellence is sponsoring a new initiative to encourage and reward manufacturing improvement by UK chemicals companies.
News from PICME (18 April 2005)
Robot vision wins MSc scholarship
Abdou Jallow has won a GBP 10,000 scholarship to study on the Cranfield University IT for product realisation MSc.
News from Cranfield University (18 April 2005)
Civil engineer wins marine gearbox
Simon Alsop of York was the winner of a brand new, two-speed PRM StepDrive gearbox in a free-to-enter competition organised by Newage Transmissions earlier in the year.
News from Newage Transmissions (18 April 2005)
Laser sensors boast millimetre precision
Sensors UK has been appointed as the UK distributor for the Dimetix range of laser distance measuring devices.
News from Sensors UK (18 April 2005)
Process viscometers have unlimited range
Novel technology gives unlimited range to the latest XL/7 series of inline process viscometers from Hydramotion. Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion (18 April 2005)
Datasheets tell of torque indicator
Crane Electronics reckons its rugged shopfloor torque indicator and data collector, TorqueStar Opta, offers more flexibility than any other similar product on the market. Brochure Available
News from Crane Electronics (18 April 2005)
Charities benefit from anniversary fundraising
To mark its 50th anniversary, Durapipe UK organised a year of fundraising which has raised more than GBP 6000 to donate to local projects and charities.
News from Durapipe UK (18 April 2005)
Applicator hits the spot with RFID labels
New from barcode and data collection solution specialist Paragon Data Systems is the 1000e SM RFID label/inlay applicator.
News from Paragon Data Systems (18 April 2005)
Conductivity sensor has a smoother finish
Responding to requests from the pharmaceutical industry for better surface finishes, the Rosemount Analytical 403 Endurance conductivity sensor has a 0.4um Ra surface finish on all wetted surfaces.
News from Emerson Process Management - Rosemount Analytical (18 April 2005)
Sensor measures clean-in-place fluids
Designed for monitoring pharmaceutical clean-in-place (CIP) applications, the latest toroidal conductivity sensor from Emerson Process Management is the Rosemount Analytical Model 225-08.
News from Emerson Process Management - Rosemount Analytical (18 April 2005)
Expanded enclosure range includes swing panels
The Fibox MNX range has been extended to over 240 standard options, which are available in either polycarbonate or ABS with matching covers in opaque or transparent smoked grey.
News from Phoenix Electronics Distribution (18 April 2005)
Camera adds range to barcode reading
Accu-Sort has launched an advanced long-range camera, the AV4000 2.0.
News from Accu-Sort Europe (18 April 2005)
Programmable safety for Darwin fuel terminal
User Application Article The new Darwin Industry Fuel Terminal's operators selected a highly specified Pilz Programmable Safety System (PSS) to oversee a very basic yet critical device: the emergency stop.
News from Pilz Safe Automation Australia (18 April 2005)
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