News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 19 June
to Saturday 25 June 2005
CD explains benefits of automatic TIG tube welding
"Automatic TIG tube welding gives better results" is the title of a new CD-ROM, available free of charge from Esab. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (24 June 2005)
NIR spectrometer moves out of the lab
A new portable, robust NIR spectrometer brings real-time full NIR spectral measurement to online and at-line applications.
News from Acimetrics (24 June 2005)
Drives expand uses for open-loop speed control
Rockwell Automation has extended the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 700H power range to 500kW, and now offers the popular IP21 enclosure drive in two additional versions. Brochure Available
News from Rockwell Automation Anorad (24 June 2005)
Two-valve manifold promises long service life
A new remote-mount two-valve manifold is easy to actuate, even panel mounted, thanks to its angled vent valve.
News from Swagelok (24 June 2005)
Soft starter steps in to upgrade star/delta units
The low cost SDF soft starter fits in the same space as a conventional star/delta starter, and provides motor protection by offering the key benefits of both soft starting and soft stopping.
News from Fairford Electronics (24 June 2005)
Electrohydraulic actuators set for shutdown duties
BP Exploration has specified heavy-duty electrohydraulic actuators manufactured by Rotork for a critical valve upgrade on the BP Unity platform.
News from Rotork Controls (24 June 2005)
Oscillating motor has only one stator phase
Haydon Switch has constructed an economical patented oscillating motor which has relatively few parts and only one stator phase.
News from Servotechnic (24 June 2005)
Pressure generator aids gauge calibration
The GaugeCalXP is a self-contained precision hydraulic pressure generator intended primarily for the calibration of pressure gauges up to 700bar.
News from Haven Automation (24 June 2005)
Meter monitors hydraulic oil systems
The ClimaOil is a combined flowmeter and datalogger for monitoring hydraulic oil systems. Brochure Available
News from PVL (24 June 2005)
L-3 opts for 3D platform
L-3 Communication Systems West has purchased Lattice3D's 3D Publishing platform as part of its initiative to further optimise its operations and provide an even higher level of service to its clients. Brochure Available
News from Lattice Technology (24 June 2005)
Sensors expand scope for thermal imaging
Five new thermal imaging temperature sensors expand the range of applications covered by the well-established and European award-winning IRI 1011
News from Irisys (24 June 2005)
New extruder expands production capabilities
Premier Material Concepts has added a new co-extrusion line to its production facility in Findlay, Ohio.
News from Premier Material Concepts (24 June 2005)
Expansion leads to recruitment drive
Following an increase in large scale R and D projects, DP is initiating a major recruiting effort to add engineering staff at all three of its North American locations. Brochure Available
News from DP Technology (24 June 2005)
CNC adds a new dimension to control
User Application Article One of the first companies in the UK to take advantage of the new analogue version of Heidenhain's popular iTNC 530 CNC unit is Peak Precision Engineering. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (24 June 2005)
Pumps provide steady pulse-free flow
New from Hydra-Cell Industrial Pumps, Wanner Engineering, is the D35 metering series of industrial pumps.
News from Wanner Engineering (24 June 2005)
Loop-powered indicators have slimline design
A new generation of two-wire loop-powered indicators have been designed to minimise the space required behind a display panel.
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co (24 June 2005)
Indicators live together on the loop
A new range of loop powered indicators is available in IP65 field or wall mount enclosures.
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co (24 June 2005)
RP technologies to aid war wounded
Rapid Product Development Group is supporting a ground-breaking project to satisfy the surgical needs of severely injured people in Iraq.
News from Rapid Product Development Group (24 June 2005)
Combined kit cleans up on wastewater
Landia and Air Products have combined their quality mixing and oxygen generating technology to provide a highly cost-effective and energy efficient solution to wastewater treatment aeration.
News from Landia (24 June 2005)
Guide explains bonding for motors and speakers
A comprehensive new selector guide features Dymax's range of high performance adhesives for a variety of challenging motor and speaker applications.
News from Intertronics (24 June 2005)
Couplings can reduce maintenance costs
Specifying rubber-in-compression couplings can reduce maintenance costs, improve reliability and dramatically improve the life of plant and equipment.
News from Renold Hi-Tec Couplings (24 June 2005)
Prize draw: win a trip to Thorpe Park with Vega
To celebrate the continued use of its Vegabar hydrostatic sensors on Thorpe Park's Loggers Leap ride, the company has organised a special prize draw. Brochure Available
News from Vega Controls UK (24 June 2005)
Pneumatic sensors snap to it
Ultraline offers the latest in sensor technology for its pneumatic rodless cylinders, with a range of 22 different styles in reed and solid-state versions.
News from Ultraline (24 June 2005)
Measurement system boasts subnanometre resolution
A new measurement and manipulation system offers 0.1nm resolution within a measurement envelope of 25 x 25 x 5mm.
News from Armstrong Optical (24 June 2005)
Powder metallurgists to converge on Prague
The Euro PM 2005 Congress and Exhibition, which will be held in Prague, Czech Republic from 2nd to 5th October, is now open for registrations.
News from European Powder Metallurgy Association (24 June 2005)
Piezo stages provide precision positioning
New piezo stages with dimensions as small as 30 x 30 x 12mm provide linear travel ranges up to 1mm with subnanometre resolution. Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics (24 June 2005)
Compact valves maintain control down the hole
User Application Article When Aberdeen based Red Spider needed design compact valves into its Red Plug intervention set barrier it turned miniature component specialist Lee Products. Brochure Available
News from Lee Products (24 June 2005)
Go-anywhere flowmeter available to rent
The TransPort PT878GC is the latest portable ultrasonic gas flowmeter from Panametrics, and is available to rent from RS Hydro.
News from RS Hydro (24 June 2005)
Low-fire-hazard cables cut size and weight
A new range of lightweight small-diameter low-fire-hazard C-Lite cables offers up to 30% weight and up to 50% space savings compared with standard commercial cables from other manufacturers. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (24 June 2005)
Rapid prototyping comes to Silicon Valley
Rapid Product Development Group (RPDG) has expanded again with the opening of a technical sales and co-ordination office in Silicon Valley.
News from Rapid Product Development Group (24 June 2005)
CFD technology in bid to win yachting trophy
Sailing team to use computational fluid dynamics technologies as a key component of its strategy to win back the America's Cup in 2007.
News from Ansys (24 June 2005)
Online questionnaire helps benchmark energy use
Plastics processors throughout Europe now have a free opportunity to collaborate on and benchmark their energy usage and costs against their peers in plastics manufacture.
News from Smithers Rapra (23 June 2005)
Silicon sensors survive harsh environments
Two new sensors have been developed to deliver fast response and greater accuracy when measuring flow rate, pressure and temperature in harsh or aggressive environments.
News from Hamlin Electronics Europe (23 June 2005)
CAM system set for major upgrade
Delcam will launch a new version of its PowerMill CAM system at the EMO exhibition to be held in Hanover from 14th to 21st September. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (23 June 2005)
Magnetic encoder is attractive alternative
The EcoMag is an extremely rugged and economical incremental encoder based on a proven magnetic technology.
News from Baumer Electric (23 June 2005)
Mounting kit makes light of sensor installation
The new Sensofix installation and mounting kit makes installing the widest variety of sensor housings child's play, regardless of whether the sensors are optical, inductive, capacitive or ultrasonic.
News from Baumer Electric (23 June 2005)
Website is easier and quicker to navigate
Procter Machinery Guarding has completed a major redesign of its website following an assessment by some of the UK's leading consultants specialising in website usability. Brochure Available
News from Procter Machine Guarding (23 June 2005)
Long-running PLCs in line for a prize
Mitsubishi is organising a competition to find the oldest FX PLC in continuous operation in the UK. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (23 June 2005)
Piezo-based regulator adds accuracy to wrapper
User Application Article Multi-axis pneumatics and piezo-based pressure regulation are helping an OEM almost infinitely flexible shrink-wrapping machines which can be adapted to suit almost any situation. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (23 June 2005)
Device server puts I/O over Ethernet
The Rhio 10 is an Ethernet device server that enables remote monitoring and control of I/O devices over the network.
News from Sena Technologies (23 June 2005)
Modular solution for high magnification imaging
CCS Macro lens kits are designed to provide a flexible modular solution to a range of high magnification imaging problems by offering a set of interchangeable lens components. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (23 June 2005)
Torque transducer reads rolling road results
User Application Article A torque transducer incorporated into a dynamometer rolling road is helping ensure the reliability of powered wheelchairs, scooters, golf buggies and other electric vehicles. Brochure Available
News from Sensor Technology (23 June 2005)
Apprenticeship seeks to solve skills shortage
A North London company has taken on its first-ever apprentice in a bid to overcome the deepening crisis in engineering recruitment. Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers (23 June 2005)
Virtual I/O module takes Ethernet onboard
Mynah Technologies has released an Ethernet/IP driver for the DeltaV virtual I/O module.
News from Mynah Technologies (23 June 2005)
Ethernet I/O modules go peer-to-peer
BusWorks 900EN Series Ethernet I/O modules can now send measured signal data directly to output modules without a PLC, PC or other controller in between.
News from Acromag (23 June 2005)
Catalogue is one stop for mechanical components
Misumi's "one stop shop" catalogue features 524 items with shorter lead times, 837 items with a price down policy and 2295 new products.
News from Misumi (23 June 2005)
Modelling software works better on 64bit platforms
A 64bit version of Designer Modeling will become available with the OneSpace Designer 2006 release, expected in the early part of 2006.
News from CoCreate Software (23 June 2005)
Acquisition adds to materials handling expertise
British Turntable has acquired the business assets of Cawley Marine Industrial and with it the exclusive rights to distribute Jung lifting and moving equipment equipment in the UK.
News from British Turntable Co (23 June 2005)
New source for custom and volume optics
Pro-Lite Technology has been appointed as the UK and Ireland sales representative for Archer OpTx.
News from Pro-Lite Technology (23 June 2005)
Rail conference set for October
The Engineering Integrity Society's Rail Conference will open at the UK National Railway Museum on Wednesday 12th October 2005.
News from Engineering Integrity Society (23 June 2005)
Solid-state lasers set to clean up in the UK
CIProcess is now the exclusive UK distributor for laser cleaning systems produced by Clean Laser Systems in Aachen, Germany.
News from CIProcess (23 June 2005)
How to specify liquid flowmeters
A free paper from Titan Enterprises surveys all the different styles of flowmeter and discusses the ease of application, limitations and other constraints for use in OEM applications in particular. Brochure Available
News from Titan Enterprises (23 June 2005)
Reactor agitator bound for India
From its base in Derby, England, mixing technology specialists Chemineer has designed and built a new polystyrene reactor agitator for a major petrochemical plant in Mumbai, India.
News from Chemineer (23 June 2005)
RPM solutions help meet growing customer demand
User Application Article Fresno Valves and Castings has licensed RuleStream's RPM solutions to help the company meet growing customer demand for its irrigation products.
News from RuleStream Corp (23 June 2005)
Powerful position for Bender
Eurotherm has appointed Dan Bender as Product Marketing Manager for Power Control Products.
News from Eurotherm (23 June 2005)
Linear actuators step forward
Linear Step is a new series of PM type stepper motors that provide linear motion without any outside mechanical transformers.
News from Nippon Pulse Motor Co (23 June 2005)
Flexible interlocks cover full safety spectrum
The Safe Lock has been engineered to prevent entry to restricted areas.
News from Micromech (23 June 2005)
Rail-mounted terminals cover many applications
The Elmex range of rail-mounted connectors covers feedthrough, multilevel terminals as well as disconnecting, fuse and fuse-feed terminals.
News from Metway Electrical Industries (23 June 2005)
Handheld sound analyser wins design award
Bruel and Kjaer has received an award for the high-quality design of its Type 2250 handheld analyser.
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (23 June 2005)
Photoelectric switches are compact and inexpensive
A new range of photoelectric switches offers system designers a raft of advantages when it comes to space, installation and cost.
News from Sick (UK) (23 June 2005)
More options for plastic-housed bearings
With the choice of its Greenlign range of plastic-housed bearings now expanded to eight different types, RA Rodriguez now stocks more variants than any other engineering component supplier in the UK.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (23 June 2005)
Absolute encoder module slims to fit
Agilent Technologies today introduced a new, thinner version of what remains the industry's smallest high-speed absolute encoder module. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (23 June 2005)
Solid state laser reliability comes at lower cost
The Centennia TD laser is targeted at a wide range of applications including subtitling of motion pictures, green optical tweezers and laser light shows. Brochure Available
News from Newport Spectra-Physics (23 June 2005)
Laser measurement tool handles complex surfaces
An innovative handheld measurement tool is achieving significant quality assurance and productivity enhancements in applications where dimensional control is critical to product build and reliability.
News from Third Dimension Software (23 June 2005)
Sight glasses come with synthetic rubber gaskets
JW Winco now offers plastic oil level sight glasses with synthetic rubber gaskets.
News from Winco (23 June 2005)
Distributor celebrates 25 years
Based on the Rudford Industrial Estate at Ford Airfield in Sussex, Arun Welding Supplies is now celebrating 25 years of successful trading. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (23 June 2005)
Bulgarian spring facility comes online
William Hughes is now operating a purpose built 1000m2 production facility in Bulgaria.
News from William Hughes (23 June 2005)
Leak detector fits the bench or the line
The FCO730 offers a cost effective and flexible solution to leak detection applications.
News from Furness Controls (23 June 2005)
Touchscreen monitors are sealed to IP65
The Impulse range of panel-mount IP65 LCD touchscreen monitors offer users a cost effective yet rugged touch interface for indoor and outdoor industrial and commercial applications.
News from Impulse (23 June 2005)
Maths library supports more functions
Extreme Optimisation has released version 1.1 of the Extreme Optimisation Mathematics Library for NET.
News from Extreme Optimization (23 June 2005)
Safety sign manufacturer celebrates in style
Stocksigns was delighted to receive a commemorative plate and birthday cake for its 50 years' contribution to the health and safety industry.
News from Stocksigns (23 June 2005)
British Energy orders novel cells for backup
Exide Technologies' Network Power division has secured a contract to supply backup batteries to British Energy's Heysham 2 nuclear power plant.
News from Exide Technologies (23 June 2005)
Seminar to focus on fastening technology
SeminarsForEngineers.com is presenting a fastening technology and bolted joint design seminar in association with Clemson Edupro.
News from Seminars For Engineers USA (22 June 2005)
Database gets to grips with materials properties
The much awaited Version 2.1 release of the Matereality materials data management platform brings a number of advances to this rapidly developing field.
News from Matereality (22 June 2005)
Manufacturing improvement bears fruit
AH Marks has completed a programme of work with PICME that has seen the Wyke based manufacturer achieve a quantum leap in process decontamination effectiveness.
News from PICME (22 June 2005)
Machine vision software adds Chinese outlet
MVTec Software has appointed China Daheng Group of Beijing as a new distributor in China.
News from MVTec Software (22 June 2005)
Conference is a "must" for UK plastics industry
The Faraday Plastics and Polymer Partnership is urging the UK plastics industry to attend this year's Polymer Processing Engineering conference, exhibition and process demonstrations.
News from Faraday Plastics (22 June 2005)
Checkweigher boosts throughput and accuracy
The S1 high performance checkweigher from Mettler Toledo Garvens has been specifically designed for small lightweight products and offers fast throughput and high accuracy. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (22 June 2005)
Top toy design award for collaborative effort
Cambridge-based Scientific Generics collaborated with Hornby to develop the revolutionary Scalextric Sport Digital.
News from Sagentia (22 June 2005)
Compact FireWire camera improves machine vision
The EC1380 extends Prosilica's broad line of IEEE1394-based industrial cameras combining superior image quality, fast frame rates and ultracompact size. Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics (22 June 2005)
Website tells all on equipment rental
Ashtead Technology has a new website specialising in the rental of technical equipment in the fields of nondestructive testing, remote visual inspection, and environmental monitoring.
News from Ashtead Technology (22 June 2005)
Instrument combines plastic materials tests
Testing of plastic material for HDT and VICAT measurements can now be carried out more safely in the Davenport HDT/VICATPlus instrument from Lloyd Instruments.
News from Lloyd Instruments (22 June 2005)
IR detectors begin surveillance from space
Infra-red detectors from Sofradir are now fully operational in the European military space satellite, Helios IIA, making day and night observations as well as detecting activity on Earth.
News from Sofradir (22 June 2005)
Digital automation improves Russian plant control
User Application Article Emerson Process Management has been selected by Russian chemical giant Nizhnekamskneftekhim (NKNH), to modernise the largest petrochemical complex in Europe.
News from Emerson Process Management - Systems and Industry (22 June 2005)
Janmaat returns to top role
Martijn Janmaat has been appointed to the position of President and CEO of Cyco Software.
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions (22 June 2005)
Springs keep switchgear under pressure
BalContact springs feature a patented canted-coil spring design enabling near-constant contact force over a wide range of working deflection.
News from Bal Seal Engineering (22 June 2005)
Conference focuses on engineering education
DP Technology Corp is sponsoring an international conference on innovations in manufacturing engineering education. Brochure Available
News from DP Technology (22 June 2005)
Record year for distance learning courses
A-1 Technical Training reports a record year for students passing its HNC in engineering qualification by distant learning. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates (22 June 2005)
News portal is excluded from Chinese net
Steelonthenet.com, the international iron and steel industry news and information portal, says that access to its website appears to have been blocked in China.
News from Steelonthenet.com (22 June 2005)
Catalogue is handbook of machine guarding
Jokab Safety's experience in machine guard solutions is shared in a new 266 page handbook.
News from Jokab Safety UK (22 June 2005)
Miniature pump boasts a bigger airflow
Rietschle Thomas reckons it has closed the gap between miniature rotary vane pumps and rotary vane pumps with a flow of 3m3/h and more.
News from Rietschle Thomas (22 June 2005)
IR thermometer speeds surface temperature readings
The new, rugged Fluke 62 Mini noncontact IR thermometer measures temperatures from -30 to +500C with single trigger activation. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (22 June 2005)
Rules-based system reduces design-office pressure
User Application Article Vector International has added DriveWorks software to its SolidWorks-based design office.
News from DriveWorks (22 June 2005)
One-day seminar addresses COSHH changes
The BOHS is running a one-day seminar 'COSHH - Current and Developing Issues', on 21 July 2005 at the Society of Chemical Industry, London.
News from British Occupational Hygiene Society (22 June 2005)
Rail industry human factors information goes live
The Health and Safety Commission's Rail Industry Advisory Committee (RIAC) launched its Railway Human Factors pages on the Health and Safety Executive web site on 21 June 2005.
News from Health and Safety Executive (22 June 2005)
Engineering expertise on show in Stuttgart
Northern Precision will be using the Stuttgart Fastener Fair to demonstrate how its responsive fastener supply and engineering expertise generate benefits for users across all industry sectors.
News from Northern Precision (21 June 2005)
Asian show highlights market potential
Leading global flow control specialist FCX believes there are many new opportunities in the Asian market.
News from Truflo International (21 June 2005)
Server simplifies CAD document management
The Bluebeam Conversion Server is an enterprise-wide server solution that leverages Bluebeam's patented CAD-to-PDF conversion technology.
News from Brighter Graphics (21 June 2005)
Laser scanner eases 3D data acquisition
New developments in the hardware and software of the T-Scan laser scanner have made 3D data acquisition even easier and more efficient.
News from Lot-Oriel (21 June 2005)
New US office provides pan-American support
Process Systems Enterprise has opened its new PSE Americas sales and support office in Morristown, New Jersey.
News from Process Systems Enterprise (21 June 2005)
MTL stars for Honeywell Process Systems
MTL Instruments has been awarded the coveted "Supplier of the Year" award by Honeywell Process Systems for 2004.
News from MTL Instruments Group (21 June 2005)
Rapid prototypes produced in five days
Offering prototype micro metal parts and concept part validation services, Tecan can despatch components as fast as five working days from receipt of order.
News from Tecan (21 June 2005)
Central logistics to optimise European deliveries
Hoerbiger-Origa is promising its UK customers faster deliveries, higher service levels and more competitive prices on electric products. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (21 June 2005)
Inverters have the right mix to make dough
User Application Article Roberts Bakery has improved the whiteness and texture of its sandwich loaves by fitting Mitsubishi Electric's latest generation of inverter drives to its dough mixers. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (21 June 2005)
Water company signs up for automation support
A memorandum of understanding has been signed between Mid Kent Water and Mitsubishi Electric, encompassing the supply, application and support of automation equipment. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (21 June 2005)
Apprenticeship programme answers skills shortages
User Application Article Watson Steel Structures works in partnership with Alliance Learning, a training and business support organisation that plays a key role in helping young students get on the road to a promising career.
News from Alliance Learning (21 June 2005)
Hydraulic pump handles harsh environments
New from the Water Hydraulics Company, the P1 water pump has a positive displacement of 0.8 and 1.2cm3/rev as standard.
News from Water Hydraulics Co (21 June 2005)
Relays offer adjustable thresholds and delay
The MR family of three-phase voltage relays is specially designed to offer adjustable thresholds and tripping delay.
News from IMO Precision Controls (21 June 2005)
Laser sensor measures distance and thickness
The latest addition to the MEL range of industrial laser measuring sensors is the M1 Series.
News from Sensors UK (21 June 2005)
Digital dosing pump provides meaningful feedback
The TrueDos flow monitor (FM) digital dosing pump from Alldos brings to the field a new concept allowing users for the first time to establish "what's happening in the dosing head". Brochure Available
News from Grundfos Alldos (21 June 2005)
Handbook includes more than 300 pages of reference
Omega Engineering has released the 7th Edition of its "Volume MMVII flow, level and environmental handbook". Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (21 June 2005)
Delcam has PTC in its sights
Delcam Managing Director Hugh Humphreys has set his company the target of selling more CAM software and services than former industry leader PTC in 2006. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (21 June 2005)
Video shows off exotic magnet manufacture
Electron Energy Corporation (EEC) has produced a new eight-minute video highlighting the company's production of magnet systems and assemblies.
News from Electron Energy Corporation (21 June 2005)
Directorship for Potten
Jiskoot has announced the new board level appointment as Group Director of Gary Potten, who has served as Vice President of Engineering at Jiskoot Incorporated in Houston, Texas, for over 14 years.
News from Jiskoot (21 June 2005)
Moreau aims for business growth
Jiskoot has appointed Jon Moreau as Marketing Director with board responsibility for global marketing.
News from Jiskoot (21 June 2005)
Regulators aid special forces intervention
User Application Article GO Regulator LG1 Series single-stage pressure regulators are used by Clucas MoE for reducing and stabilising oxygen released from high pressure cylinders used in rapid entry intervention systems.
News from Circor Instrumentation (21 June 2005)
Software makes sense of inspection data
Vision ArchiVE software enables users of Vision Engineering's patented optical inspection and measurement systems to comprehensively analyse, catalogue and archive their results. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering (21 June 2005)
Resins handle impact and sterilisation
Three new, biocompatible polycarbonate resins further expand GE's portfolio of high-tech materials solutions for applications in the healthcare industry.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (21 June 2005)
Professional-grade CAD package is less than $300
PowerCAD Classic 6 is a new professional-grade, AutoCAD-compatible 2D design and 3D viewing system available for immediate purchase at a suggested price of $299.
News from GiveMePower Corporation (21 June 2005)
Eagle lands UK role
Sandvik Materials Technology UK has appointed Haydn Eagle as Technical Sales Manager.
News from Sandvik Materials Technology UK (21 June 2005)
Universal bushings have flexible shutters
A new range of open/closed universal bushings with flexible shutters are ideal when installing pre-assembled wires, cable and hose bundles in all kinds of electrical panels. Brochure Available
News from Anixter Components (21 June 2005)
Publishing applications to support 3D XML
Lattice3D has revealed that it will add 3D XML support to its XVL-based applications. Brochure Available
News from Lattice Technology (21 June 2005)
Interface turns PCs to real-time gauging
Kurt Manufacturing reckons its second generation USB DigiDirect is the most advanced hardware/software for converting existing PCs into real-time SPC gauging systems for digital gauges. Brochure Available
News from Kurt Manufacturing (21 June 2005)
Alcohol and sugar plant is showcase for Profibus
User Application Article Maracai is the most significant plant in the world in the sugar and alcohol segment using Profibus.
News from Smar UK (21 June 2005)
Vision appliance keeps track of surgical tools
A health-industry-specific automatic identification appliance, the Piati-STI, is the latest addition to the comprehensive PIATI family of ECC200 data matrix decoder solutions.
News from Value Engineering Alliance (21 June 2005)
Heavy-duty coiled cords handle industrial duties
Featuring a durable Neoprene jacket for extra protection, Whitney Blake's wide variety of in-stock coiled cords are especially designed to withstand in harsh manufacturing environments.
News from Whitney Blake (21 June 2005)
Exhibition focuses on experimental mechanics
EMex, the exhibition of experimental mechanics, will be held on 7th September 2005 at the University of Southampton.
News from British Society for Strain Measurement (21 June 2005)
Treatment plant cleans up Chinese seawater
Prominent Fluid Controls has installed a water treatment plant featuring reverse osmosis and ozone dosing to treat in excess of 1000m3 seawater each day at China's Dalian freight harbour.
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (21 June 2005)
Association aims to encourage universities
The UK Industrial Vision Association is aiming to set up closer links with academic research institutions by making its research membership category free of charge.
News from UK Industrial Vision Association (21 June 2005)
Summer soiree showcases cutting edge research
Cutting edge research will be on display at The Royal Academy of Engineering's annual Summer Soiree at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, on Monday 27th June.
News from Royal Academy of Engineering (21 June 2005)
Software enables engineers to focus on innovating
User Application Article UK-based CI3 has developed a beer quality monitor, a new bike helmet and other innovative products with SolidWorks 3D mechanical design software.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (21 June 2005)
Tools help designers work as a team - with anyone
User Application Article Lucid takes clear advantage of SolidWorks software to create the first nonsurgical skin cancer treatment product.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (21 June 2005)
Audio tour in the palm of a hand
User Application Article Curventa cut the design time for audio tour MP3 player in half with SolidWorks 3D mechanical design software.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (21 June 2005)
Smart batteries adapt to industrial uses
The Intensium Flex battery system has been developed to provide fully integrated "plug and play" smart solutions to suit the various power requirements of a wide variety of industrial users. Brochure Available
News from Saft Industrial Batteries (21 June 2005)
Chinese plant to have full range of capabilities
RTP Company is to open a manufacturing facility in Suzhou, China during the fourth quarter of 2005.
News from RTP Company (21 June 2005)
Machinery safety website is more user-friendly
Procter Machinery Guarding has completed a major redesign of its website following an assessment by some of the UK's leading consultants specialising in website usability. Brochure Available
News from Procter Machine Guarding (21 June 2005)
Insurance for Control of Vibration at Work Regs
Technical Background Article Nearly 60 per cent of employers believe their workforce will be affected by the effects of vibration, but most are unprepared for the Control of Vibration at Work regulations, according to experts.
News from UK and Ireland Insurance (21 June 2005)
European Agency publishes 2004 report
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work is launching its annual report, summarising the Agency's activities in a year which saw the EU's membership grow from 15 to 25 Member States.
News from European Agency For Safety And Health At Work (21 June 2005)
Exide Technologies? Network Power division has secured a contract to supply back-up batteries to British Energy?s Heysham 2 Nuclear Power Plant.
News from Exide Technologies (21 June 2005)
IPCs are flexible about fieldbus expansion
Beckhoff's enhanced compact control cabinet range now has three free PCI slots, and so can be used for a greater range of applications.
News from Hayes Control Systems (20 June 2005)
IPC covers PLC, motion control and visualisation
A new addition to the embedded PC range from Beckoff offers customers the best of two worlds: high performance and a compact design.
News from Hayes Control Systems (20 June 2005)
Centre to expand research and training
The National Metals Technology Centre (NAMTEC) has officially launched its new research and training activities.
News from National Metals Technology Centre (NAMTEC) (20 June 2005)
Bosch commits to further Korean expansion
By the end of this decade Bosch will have invested more than Eur 100 million at its various locations in Korea.
News from Bosch Automotive OE Division (20 June 2005)
Software makes more sense if IR imaging data
Flir Systems has developed its new and extremely powerful ThermaCAM Reporter software for the ThermaCAM range of infra-red imaging cameras. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (20 June 2005)
Thompson adds medical device expertise
Matt Thompson has joined Dynatek Dalta as Technical Sales Manager.
News from Dynatek Dalta (20 June 2005)
Lockable wrench safeguards sensitive valves
A new tamper-proof, lockable valve wrench ensures that a valve can only be operated by authorised users.
News from Flowserve (20 June 2005)
Software tool advises on flammable materials
A novel flammable material properties software tool can be downloaded from the Epsilon Compliance website.
News from Epsilon Compliance (20 June 2005)
Modular design for industrial microscopes
To satisfy and encourage ever changing and expanding applications, Nikon has introduced the new LV Series of industrial microscopes. Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (20 June 2005)
OEMs adopt novel IR spectroscopy technique
Aspectrics has received initial orders for EP-IR production units from several OEM instrument vendors and systems integrators.
News from Aspectrics (20 June 2005)
Vision sensor boasts a competitive edge
The new PresencePlus P4 Edge 1.3 vision sensor makes highly detailed automated error-proofing and inspections possible, at a fraction of the cost of comparable vision sensors.
News from Banner Engineering (20 June 2005)
Acquisition expands industrial datacomms
Westermo has acquired the majority of the Swedish-Norwegian company Ontime Networks.
News from Westermo Data Communications (20 June 2005)
Blue laser handles demanding OEM applications
The Excelsior-473 low-power continuous-wave solid-state laser emits light in the blue wavelength range, and has been designed for demanding OEM applications. Brochure Available
News from Newport Spectra-Physics (20 June 2005)
Spring catalogue offers more choice
A new stock spring catalogue contains information on 10,600 different types of springs from a range that now includes more product lines, more stock and hence, more choice. Brochure Available
News from Lee Spring (20 June 2005)
Lightning arresters suit industrial environments
The Dehnbloc Maxi family of lightning current arresters from Dehn UK are single-pole devices that are ideally suited to use in exposed locations or in harsh industrial environments.
News from Dehn (UK) (20 June 2005)
Inductive proximity sensor catalogue updated
Balluff has published an all-new inductive proximity sensor catalogue, incorporating the latest Brad Harrison stock catalogue.
News from Balluff UK (20 June 2005)
Gearbox range gets ATEX green light
All gearboxes from Renold Gears are now ATEX approved and will be badged with the "Ex" logo.
News from Renold Gears (20 June 2005)
No business like show business
Proton Products describes its debut at Interwire as an overwhelming success.
News from Proton Products International (20 June 2005)
Software makes more of 3D models for Linde
User Application Article NavisWorks has signed a worldwide corporate agreement with Linde, the Munich based engineering global group.
News from NavisWorks (20 June 2005)
Serbian auto maker upgrades to full PLM solution
Zastava Automobili, one of the largest auto makers in the Balkans, has chosen IBM PLM solutions to streamline the development of its cars and improve its positioning in the European market.
News from IBM Product Lifecycle Management Solutions (20 June 2005)
The new revolution in digital GMA welding
Technical Background Article CMT, or cold metal transfer, is billed as the new revolution in digital GMA welding.
News from TPS-Fronius (20 June 2005)
European steel prices in decline
Steel prices for both flat and long products are in decline across the whole of Europe, according to the latest MEPS European Steel Review.
News from MEPS (International) (20 June 2005)
Compact checkweigher meets accuracy demands
The Rotary Stepper checkweigher from Mettler Toledo Garvens meets the highest accuracy demands with minimum space requirements. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (20 June 2005)
Award for novel pipe cutter
Kopex International's Pipeslice, the highly innovative and popular tool which makes copper pipe-cutting simple, has won a top industry award.
News from Pipe-Prep (20 June 2005)
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