News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 3 July
to Saturday 9 July 2005
Acquisition system links over serial and Ethernet
The isoLynx SLX200 data acquisition system uses industry standard Modbus RTU and TCP protocols for communication with a wide variety of existing third-party software drivers and HMI/Scada packages.
News from Impulse ( 8 July 2005)
Prevalidation centre aids mixer selection
NovAseptic has recently opened a fully equipped test centre at its Gothenburg headquarters. Brochure Available
News from Millipore ( 8 July 2005)
Upstream mixer meets customer demands
The revolutionary Novaseptic USM upstream mixer has been developed in close co-operation with customers. Brochure Available
News from Millipore ( 8 July 2005)
Plastic enclosures maintain their climate
The new IP65 protected HT Series from Spelsberg is designed to remove the assembly and specification cost from installing thermostats in trace heating applications. Brochure Available
News from Spelsberg els UK ( 8 July 2005)
Gaskets keep it clean without glue
The Clip-on gasket is designed for use in the food and brewing sectors and applications which require ultrapure water.
News from Tranter PHE ( 8 July 2005)
UK representation for Danish treatment systems
Mercia Systems has signed an exclusive agreement to represent Danish company Tantec in the UK market.
News from Mercia Systems ( 8 July 2005)
Filter cleans up on cooling emulsion
User Application Article The most recent success for Magnom filtration technology comes from the steel industry.
News from Fluid Conditioning Systems ( 8 July 2005)
Self-locking nuts suit thinner sheets
New PEM self-locking nuts offer advantages by enabling permanent installation in even thinner metal sheets and closer to edges.
News from PennEngineering ( 8 July 2005)
Information management aids paper mill savings
User Application Article The Exaquantum plant information management system has enabled operational expense savings of more than $2 million for the operators of one of the world's largest paper mills
News from Yokogawa GMSC ( 8 July 2005)
Compact unit measures motion in 3D
A full 3D motion measurement unit comes in a compact lightweight ruggedised package. Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK ( 8 July 2005)
Software speeds response to production events
Wonderware has released a new functional module for the Industrial Application Server called Production Events Module (PEM).
News from SolutionsPT ( 8 July 2005)
Italian foundries opt for simulation software
ESI Group's casting solutions have gained new ground in Italy.
News from ESI Group ( 8 July 2005)
Needle valve allows precise flow adjustment
A new M3 threaded needle valve is designed and manufactured for applications where space, leak-tightness, durability and light weight are required.
News from Beswick Engineering ( 8 July 2005)
CommaTech acquires F1 component supplier
CommaTech Holdings has purchased NH Precision Engineering for an undisclosed sum.
News from CommaTech (Leicester) ( 8 July 2005)
Online parts libraries prove popular
The web2CAD TraceParts online parts library now has more than 300,000 CAD users.
News from TraceParts ( 8 July 2005)
Hydraulic systems and components have ATEX covered
Rexroth produces and delivers its product range with strictest observance of ATEX Directive 94/9/EC.
News from Bosch Rexroth - Hydraulics ( 8 July 2005)
Load control valves boast top efficiency
An e-brochure with full details of the company's range of interchangeable load control valves to fit the T11 and T21 cavity is now available to download from the Sterling Hydraulics website.
News from Sterling Hydraulics ( 8 July 2005)
Kronawitter takes the chair
Ralf Kronawitter has been appointed Chair of the Manufacturer Council of the European Power Transmission Distributors Association (EPTDA).
News from EPTDA ( 8 July 2005)
ArtCAM users to meet in Florida
Delcam will hold the 2005 ArtCAM User Group Meeting from 28th to 30th September at the Double Tree Castle Hotel in Orlando, Florida. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 8 July 2005)
Micromachined components made to order
Precision Micro now offers micromachining alongside its other manufacturing technologies.
News from Precision Micro ( 8 July 2005)
Torque transducer comes with unique claims
Industrial Measurements reckons its TFC torque transducer is a unique product.
News from Industrial Measurements ( 8 July 2005)
3D-pc technology answers medical device demands
User Application Article With the accelerated growth of minimally invasive surgery (MIS), there is an increasing need for high precision bespoke metallic components for laparoscopic instruments.
News from Precision Micro ( 8 July 2005)
Torque testers move into the field
The popular STS range of electric/pneumatic screwdriver torque testers have been updated to include versions with built-in rechargeable batteries.
News from Industrial Measurements ( 8 July 2005)
Aerospace on show in London
RA Rodriguez will be on Stand 721r at DSEi, which will be held at Excel London from 13th to 16th September 2005.
News from Rodriguez (UK) ( 8 July 2005)
Seminar focuses on crystallisation processes
Mettler Toledo is holding an application seminar focusing on the technologies required to develop robust crystallisation processes. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 8 July 2005)
Bollards get to grips with tensile testing
Lloyd Instruments has introduced a pair of heavy duty split bollard grips designed specifically for performing tensile tests on webbing, belts, lashings, harnesses and textiles.
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 8 July 2005)
Walton adds a new perspective
Laidler Associates is expanding following the arrival of Jamie Walton, is an experienced process engineer with a background in the electrical and electronics sector. Brochure Available
News from Laidler Associates ( 8 July 2005)
HMI terminal allows object-based programming
The latest addition to the range of human machine interface (HMI) terminals from QSI Europe is the QTERM-Z60 with object-based programming.
News from QSI Europe ( 8 July 2005)
Flowmeters are precise on slurry distribution
User Application Article Optiflux electromagnetic flowmeters are being used by agricultural systems developer Precise Solutions to improve precision farming techniques.
News from Krohne ( 8 July 2005)
Pre-insulated pipes suit modern cooling systems
Armaflex Split and Duosplit pre-insulated pipework can be supplied with SAE flare fittings and other accessories.
News from Armacell UK ( 8 July 2005)
Working group to strengthen academic links
A new working group aims to strengthen co-operation between Profibus International and universities and technical colleges to achieve improved teaching of Profibus and Profinet.
News from Profibus Group ( 8 July 2005)
Translator makes full use of SolidWorks data
SW/Pro is a "must have" tool for all Pro/Engineer users who need to work with SolidWorks data.
News from CCE ( 8 July 2005)
Power connectors lock in IP65/67 protection
The Harting Push/Pull power interface has been designed for high-current industrial, transport or telecomms applications where IP65/67 protection is required in a small connector format.
News from Harting ( 8 July 2005)
Modular acquisition system is easily expandable
Yokogawa has enhanced its MX100 Daqmaster PC-based data-acquisition system with the addition of a new dual-save feature and the powerful MXLogger software package.
News from Yokogawa UK ( 8 July 2005)
Matsushita becomes Panasonic
Milton Keynes based Matsushita Electric Works, with its brand name NaiS, has been renamed Panasonic Electric Works UK (PEWUK) and has adopted Panasonic as its new brand name.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK ( 8 July 2005)
Clamp meter and multimeter come together
Meterman is offering a low-cost combined digital current clamp meter and multimeter with novel one-button operation.
News from Meterman Test Tools ( 8 July 2005)
Free guide to corrosion monitoring
Pepperl+Fuchs is publishing a Quick Reference Guide to Corrosion Monitoring, which is available free of charge upon request.
News from Pepperl+Fuchs USA ( 8 July 2005)
Separate fieldbuses avoid EMI and other problems
Technical Background Article Thomas Kramer, Technical spokesman at the SafetyBUS p Club, discusses the arguments in favour of separate fieldbuses for safety and standard data.
News from Safety Network International eV ( 8 July 2005)
Switch brings PoE to industrial networking
A new compact -48V DC heavy duty Ethernet switch includes power over Ethernet technology to offer convenient network expansion without having to run separate power cables.
News from GarrettCom Europe ( 7 July 2005)
Dutch office expands European operations
GarrettCom Europe has expanded its presence in Europe with the opening of new premises in the Netherlands.
News from GarrettCom Europe ( 7 July 2005)
Transducers cover extreme pressure ranges
The P3MBP Blue Line range of pressure transducers are intended for extreme pressure ranges. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK ( 7 July 2005)
Workshop gets to grips with device descriptions
The Fieldbus Foundation is offering a comprehensive workshop helping Foundation fieldbus device and system developers leverage new Electronic Device Description Language (EDDL) extensions.
News from Fieldbus Foundation ( 7 July 2005)
Rotary solenoid speeds both ways
A new bistable rotary solenoid has a reaction time of less than 6ms in either direction. Brochure Available
News from Geeplus ( 7 July 2005)
Basket speeds welding throughput
Welding equipment supplier Esab has introduced an adapterless A-Basket to use with its OK Autrod 12.51 wire. Brochure Available
News from ESAB ( 7 July 2005)
Control system cuts North Sea engineering costs
The Controlstar is not a single device but a range of integrated hardware and software products that collectively provide a comprehensive control and monitoring system.
News from Controlstar Systems ( 7 July 2005)
New name in design, engineering and analysis
Arrk has made further investment in the UK with the 100% purchase of the Engineering and Technical Staffing Service businesses of MSX International UK.
News from Arrk PDG ( 7 July 2005)
Ceramic servomotors offer nanometre resolution
A novel "ceramic servomotor" design lends itself to the fabrication of special microminiature linear and rotary motors with the capability of nanometre resolution.
News from Micromech ( 7 July 2005)
Square connector stops profiles turning
MK Profile Systems has introduced a new version of its popular "tension plug" connector.
News from MK Profile Systems ( 7 July 2005)
Nonstretch belt boosts machine efficiency
User Application Article Spanish horizontal pouch machine manufacturer Enflex has launched a machine that both adds the cap while forming the pouch and then fills the pouch through the cap.
News from Belt Technologies Europe ( 7 July 2005)
Network hardware meets industrial demands
IndustrialNet is a novel end-to-end IP-rated industrial networking solution.
News from Panduit ( 7 July 2005)
Safety controllers handle dusty environments
R Stahl has optimised its successful type 8040 control units that are designed for use in areas where combustible dusts are a hazard.
News from Stahl ( 7 July 2005)
Fibre optic light keeps it cool and safe
The new ATEX rated Lumiflex fibre optic light transmits high intensity "cool" light to illuminate a process without heating the sight glass.
News from Visilume ( 7 July 2005)
Process simulator looks the same on- and offline
ROMeo Version 4.0 software claims a new standard for ease of use and productivity, and now supports a common environment across offline and online simulation applications.
News from Invensys SimSci Esscor ( 7 July 2005)
Offshore materials expertise on display
Quadrant EPP will present a wide portfolio of solutions designed to meet performance challenges in offshore exploration and production applications at Offshore Europe 2005.
News from Quadrant EPP ( 7 July 2005)
Variable speed drives cut food cooling costs
User Application Article Food manufacturer Northern Foods is saving over GBP 30,000 a year in electricity costs thanks to the installation of three ABB variable speed drives at its Riverside Bakery in Nottingham.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 7 July 2005)
Borealis to invest Eur 36 million
Borealis is to invest Eur 36 million in expanding its olefins unit in Porvoo, Finland for completion during a planned turnaround in 2007.
News from Borealis ( 7 July 2005)
Alarm monitoring software on show in Glasgow
ICS will be exhibiting at the 7th World Congress of Chemical Engineering which is being held next week at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre in Glasgow.
News from ICS (Industrial Control Software) ( 7 July 2005)
Smaller size for bevel gearbox
Neeter Drive has extended the PowerGear range of bevel gearboxes with the introduction of a new size in two designs. Brochure Available
News from Power Jacks ( 7 July 2005)
Saudi contract aims for expanded output
Foster Wheeler Energy has been awarded a front-end engineering and project management services contract by Saudi Aramco for the Khurais full-field development in Saudi Arabia.
News from Foster Wheeler ( 7 July 2005)
Infra-red camera users come together
Nearly 100 delegates attended the inaugural meeting of the Infra-red Camera User Group organised by FLIR Systems. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 7 July 2005)
Funds underline apprenticeship successes
EAL has welcomed the GBP 68 million increase in funding for work-based learning recently announced by the UK Learning and Skills Council.
News from EAL ( 7 July 2005)
Ring terminal sensor has improved design
When Semitec developed a new surface-mounting ring terminal sensor using its latest AP series NTC thermistor, the company wanted to improve on a couple of aspects of its existing all-plastic design.
News from ATC Semitec ( 7 July 2005)
Compressed air dryer offers more choice
Process drying specialist Secomak has redesigned its successful Mistral compressed air dryer and added a new model to the range. Brochure Available
News from Secomak ( 7 July 2005)
LG Motion signs exclusive deal
Velmex has signed up LG Motion of Basingstoke, Hampshire as its exclusive distributor in the UK and western Europe.
News from Velmex ( 7 July 2005)
Griffiths briefed to boost business efficiency
A UK manufacturer has recruited its first full time manager for continuous improvement with the aim of using the system to achieve greater business efficiency. Brochure Available
News from Alcoa Fastening Systems ( 7 July 2005)
Digital thermometers suit process applications
To complement UK Instruments and Controls' popular range of digital pressure gauges, the company now offers a range of digital thermometers.
News from UK Instruments and Controls ( 7 July 2005)
Read all about actuators and stepping motors
Two new publications from Geeplus Europe provide designers with almost 150 pages of electromechanical motion control solutions. Brochure Available
News from Geeplus ( 7 July 2005)
Remote head camera upgrades machine vision
The new CV-A436 remote head camera from JAI is the latest in the popular A series of machine vision cameras. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision ( 7 July 2005)
Signal conditioners boast bigger bandwidth
Dataforth Corp has just introduced the latest addition to its family of SensorLex 8B isolated analogue signal conditioners: the 20kHz filter bandwidth 8B50/51 analogue voltage input modules.
News from Impulse ( 7 July 2005)
I/O capability expanded for control system
Modbus TCP Ethernet connectivity means I/O drivers are available for interface to 100s of vendor devices and bus networks.
News from SoftPLC Corp ( 7 July 2005)
TEGG franchise awarded to UK company
Maplewood Services has been awarded the UK's first ever franchise with TEGG, described as the worlds premier preventative electrical maintenance corporation.
News from Maplewood Services ( 7 July 2005)
Health and safety management software is web-based
Rivo Software is launching the latest version of Safeguard, a software system designed to manage and control all aspects of health and safety within an organisation.
News from Rivo Software ( 7 July 2005)
Seal design ends explosive decompression
Technical Background Article Some believe that Economos' biggest triumph in the battle to beat pollution has gone almost entirely unnoticed outside the oil industry. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 7 July 2005)
Software configures network devices
WuTility is a free program that promises easy configuration of network devices.
News from Szabo Software and Engineering UK ( 6 July 2005)
Machined springs solve battlefield noise problems
User Application Article For those engineers familiar with the traditional wound spring format, Abssac is offering a new way of looking at reliability, performance and attachment by use of a machined spring. Brochure Available
News from Abssac ( 6 July 2005)
Conversion software supports wide-format scanners
Scan2CAD raster to vector conversion software now includes a dedicated driver to support large format electronics drawing image acquisition directly from Colortrac SmartLF wide format scanners.
News from Softcover International ( 6 July 2005)
Reverse engineering software speeds car to market
User Application Article Using Delcam software enabled the Lutsk Ukrainian Automotive Plant to develop a complete set of tooling from a prototype vehicle that had passed all its tests and was ready for mass production. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 6 July 2005)
Lead screw nuts eliminate backlash
Two new lead screw nut designs eliminate backlash, maintain a high axial stiffness and simultaneously reduce drag friction. Brochure Available
News from Abssac ( 6 July 2005)
Visionary system cuts component defects to 40ppm
User Application Article The automotive parts manufactured by Meister France are subjected to very strict appearance checks with the aim of completely eliminating defective parts before delivery to customers.
News from Cognex UK ( 6 July 2005)
Free software evaluates easy vision sensor
New free trial software lets anyone experience the power and simplicity of Checker, the inexpensive sensor that can detect the presence of parts and part features, and recognise patterns.
News from Cognex UK ( 6 July 2005)
Analysis software offers easy process integration
ActiveFactory trending and analysis software leverages the ArchestrA software architecture to integrate with the broadest possible set of existing industrial data sources and applications.
News from SolutionsPT ( 6 July 2005)
Web-based analysis cuts life-cycle costs
Available in the UK and Ireland from Pantek, Wonderware has released its SuiteVoyager 2.5 web-based analysis software for production and performance management.
News from SolutionsPT ( 6 July 2005)
Collocation adds to exhibition appeal
The organiser of Weldex reckons there are now even more reasons for exhibiting at the UK's leading welding, joining and fabrication exhibition.
News from Nexus Media Communications ( 6 July 2005)
UK source for French-made slewing ring bearings
The NBC Group has acquired distribution rights in the UK and Ireland for slewing ring bearings manufactured by BRB Technologies of France.
News from NBC Group ( 6 July 2005)
Gears engineer innovative hoist solution
User Application Article An innovative hoist solution using both a Brevini planetary gear driven winch and a two-speed Posired 2 helical gearbox from PIV has been developed for UK crane builder MOS Materials Handling.
News from Brevini ( 6 July 2005)
Micro-stepping drives increase machine performance
Pacific Scientific P7000 Series micro-stepping drives offer the means to significantly increase machine performance, without expensive redesign of machine control architectures.
News from Inmoco ( 6 July 2005)
Support goes beyond the basics
Rofin-Baasel employs fully qualified and highly experienced engineers to provide telephone and onsite technical support. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK ( 6 July 2005)
CAD/CAM bundles cut to half price
Until the end of September 2005, manufacturing engineers and toolmakers can purchase one of two powerful CAD/CAM solutions at a reduced cost, saving up to 50% off the regular list price.
News from PTC - Parametric Technology (UK) ( 6 July 2005)
Light curtain redefines entry/exit control
A new access-point light curtain system overcomes the performance limitations of muting light guards in pallet-based logistical environments.
News from Sick (UK) ( 6 July 2005)
Draw-wire sensors offer linear alternative
A compact sensor provides accurate measurement in a range of strokes up to 5000mm and is ideal for use where space is a constraint or where traditional linear potentiometers are not suitable. Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles ( 6 July 2005)
Motor repairers turn plant detectives
User Application Article An apparently routine emergency repair call from one of Europe's largest metal screw manufacturers turned into a riddle for Yaskawa Engineering Europe.
News from Yaskawa Engineering Europe ( 6 July 2005)
Petroleum jelly to provide protection for walkers
Firstaid4sport is doing its bit to combat poverty by ensuring that chafes and blisters do not hamper the fundraising efforts of long distance walking teams in Oxfam's 2005 trailwalker event.
News from Firstaid4sport.co.uk ( 6 July 2005)
ProLocator Fire Sniffer locates invisible fires
The ProLocator Fire Sniffer is described by SAFE Fire Detection as the industry's first handheld portable air sampling detector.
News from SAFE Fire Detection ( 6 July 2005)
Timing belt pulleys have integral hub fasteners
A new series of 0.080 pitch aluminium MXL timing belt pulleys for 0.25in belts features the patented Fairloc integral hub fastening design which eliminates the need for separate hub clamp devices.
News from Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument ( 5 July 2005)
Cables to cope with high-altitude rail duties
Nexans has received an order to supply power and control cables for the high grade railway cars of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway Project.
News from Nexans ( 5 July 2005)
Stanford University opts for interactive learning
The Mechanical Engineering Department at Stanford University has choosen SolidProfessor's "Core Concepts" interactive learning suite for its SolidWorks training needs.
News from SolidProfessor ( 5 July 2005)
Flow simulation technology goes on show
CD Adapco is to attend the 41st AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, from 10th to 13th July2005, in Tucson, Arizona.
News from CD-adapco ( 5 July 2005)
Canadian company orders chargers
AccelRate Power Systems has received an initial stocking order from Carney Battery Handling for its novel Smart Chargers.
News from AccelRate Power Systems ( 5 July 2005)
External audit checks calibration practices
Members of the UK Weighing Federation are undergoing a strict external audit to ensure they are following their own Code of Practice for the calibration of nonautomatic weighing instruments.
News from UK Weighing Federation ( 5 July 2005)
Compact HMI displays boast high visibility
Recognising the need for inexpensive operator interfaces for simple machine control, Telemecanique, a brand of Schneider Electric, has unveiled the Magelis XBT R range of compact HMI displays.
News from Schneider Electric ( 5 July 2005)
Divert valve is the preferred choice
The Novaseptic dead-leg-free divert valve is becoming the preferred choice for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies who require minimum product hold-up, fast heat-up time and minimum downtime. Brochure Available
News from Millipore ( 5 July 2005)
Software upgrades graphical user interfaces
Idec Electronics has released a new version of WindO/I-NV2, the software used to program its family of graphical operator interfaces.
News from Idec Electronics ( 5 July 2005)
New show is dedicated to air and pneumatics
The compressed air and pneumatics industries are to get their own show in 2006. Brochure Available
News from DFA Media ( 5 July 2005)
Industrial Ethernet switches add IGMP and VLAN
Sixnet has enhanced its line of industrial Ethernet managed switches. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet ( 5 July 2005)
Gallantree arrives from Pimpernel
Elfab has appointed George Gallantree as Territory Sales Manager for Northern France and Spain.
News from Elfab ( 5 July 2005)
Fibre-optic sensors have limitless configurations
The D10 Series comprises a family of three compact, DIN-rail-mountable fibre optic sensors.
News from Banner Engineering ( 5 July 2005)
Rodless cylinders save height, length and weight
New low-profile rodless cylinders offer height, length and weight savings of 30% or more compared with conventional rodless cylinder designs with similar load and thrust ratings.
News from SMC Corporation of America ( 5 July 2005)
New location for brushless motor developer
US-based brushless motor developer Aveox has moved to a new location in the Simi Valley, Los Angeles.
News from Aveox ( 5 July 2005)
Mill setup system wins Australian award
IAS has won the "2004 National Project Excellence Award in Automation, Control and Instrumentation" from the Institute of Engineers Australia.
News from Industrial Automation Services ( 5 July 2005)
Stainless steel production growth to slow
MEPS forecasts global stainless steel production in 2005 at 25.3 million tonnes - an increase of 3.7% year on year, and below the long term average for the industry.
News from MEPS (International) ( 5 July 2005)
Roller screws transmit more load
Abssac reckons its new programme of satellite roller screws is a formidable product range. Brochure Available
News from Abssac ( 5 July 2005)
Dual serial to Ethernet convertor goes wireless
The Wiolink 802 is an 802.11b wireless dual serial to Ethernet convertor with 11 digital user configurable inputs/outputs.
News from Szabo Software and Engineering UK ( 5 July 2005)
Conduits cut interference in food plants
Kopex International's comprehensive range of electrical conduits are designed to offer optimum performance in a wide variety of demanding applications in food manufacturing and processing plants.
News from Kopex International ( 5 July 2005)
Service and calibration centre expanded
Crane Electronics' service and calibration centre, based at the company's European headquarters in Hinckley, has been expanded as a result of increased demand for its services. Brochure Available
News from Crane Electronics ( 5 July 2005)
Industrial computer boosts reliability with RAID
The ATX-800-RAID industrial computer is based on the new Intel D915GAVL motherboard with hot swap RAID mirror drives for increased reliability.
News from Rugged Technologies ( 5 July 2005)
One-touch fittings are hot stuff
A new series of one-touch stainless-steel fittings meets industry demands for increased heat and chemical resistance.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 5 July 2005)
Flow switches are easier to fit
Gentech's "easy fit" flow switches are designed to reduce the time to fit and prepare the pipework without compromising the pressure seal.
News from Gentech International ( 5 July 2005)
2D PC CAD system is free to download
Draft IT is a powerful no-cost 2D PC CAD system that's fast and easy to use without training.
News from CADlogic ( 5 July 2005)
Electrical components are rail qualified
E-T-A Circuit Breakers has been included in the Achilles Link-Up qualification scheme. Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers ( 5 July 2005)
Nyquist commits to US expansion
Nyquist is set to increase its commitment to the US OEM machine-building market, and has enlisted the help of Kevin Steele to act as a consultant while it sets up its own US infrastructure.
News from Nyquist Industrial Control ( 5 July 2005)
Variable-speed drives promise easy installation
Variable speed can be quickly and easily installed anywhere thanks to the Leroy Somer Varmeca.
News from Industrial Motors and Gears ( 5 July 2005)
Kits test out PC reliability
Sight Systems has recently signed a reseller agreement with Ultra-X (UK) to distribute its PC diagnostic software and hardware.
News from Sight Systems ( 5 July 2005)
Ball knobs revolve to reduce user friction
Revolving ball knobs are designed to be used in applications where a comfortable, friction free palm grip is required.
News from Winco ( 5 July 2005)
Seminars explain new wiring regulations
Megger has teamed up with ELECSA and City Electrical Factors to present eight free seminars about Part P across London during July. Brochure Available
News from Megger ( 5 July 2005)
Poppet valves meet maximum safety demands
A new series of poppet valves satisfies the requirements for the highest levels of operating safety SIL-4/AK-7 in explosive and hazardous environments.
News from Asco Numatics ( 5 July 2005)
Management appointments aim for continued growth
Global flow control group FCX has announced two key new management appointments which it believes will help drive the group forward and continue its impressive growth.
News from Truflo International ( 5 July 2005)
Linear motor claims many productivity advantages
The ServoTube linear motor is the new workhorse from Copley Controls, offering compelling productivity advantages over ballscrews, belt drives and pneumatic positioners.
News from Copley Controls Corp ( 5 July 2005)
CAM/CAD cuts lead times and enhances quality
Sescoi will use the EMO exhibition in Hanover to unveil the host of new capabilities which will be available in Version 18 of its WorkNC automatic CAM/CAD solution.
News from Sescoi International ( 5 July 2005)
Restructuring leads to ISO9001 certification
Ormec Systems Corp has been certified under the ISO9001:2000 quality management system standard.
News from Ormec Systems Corp ( 5 July 2005)
EExe junction boxes can be customised to order
MGB Electrical has recognised the growing requirement for hazardous area equipment and the resulting need for EExe box customisation.
News from MGB Electrical ( 5 July 2005)
Siemens to acquire Robicon drives business
The acquisition of Robicon Corporation will give Siemens added strength in drives technology.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 5 July 2005)
Current clamps complement three-phase analysers
Fluke has introduced a new set of three current clamps which complement the Fluke 430 Series of three-phase power quality analysers. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 5 July 2005)
Connectors cut down on cutting
A new range of isolated strips and blocks enable connection of additional wires without cutting the main conductor.
News from Camden Electronics ( 5 July 2005)
The new Olympus DP30BW is a black and white digital microscope camera optimised for high sensitivity fluorescence work across the entire spectrum. Brochure Available
News from Olympus Industrial ( 5 July 2005)
Wireless node aids sensor networking
A novel wireless node device helps create low-power long-range and robust multihop wireless mesh network applications.
News from Newtrax Technologies ( 4 July 2005)
3D publishing to aid internal and external comms
Boeing's Rocketdyne Division has purchased Lattice3D's 3D Publishing platform to further optimise its operations and provide a higher level of service to internal and external clients. Brochure Available
News from Lattice Technology ( 4 July 2005)
Lock range gains combination option
The Fort range of locks from Emka for office furniture, cupboards, alarms, lockers, toolboxes etc now includes a compact three-digit combination lock. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK ( 4 July 2005)
Carbon ceramic materials to aid rocket science
Surface Transforms has agreed a programme of supply with Roxel (UK Rocket Motors), Europe's largest manufacturer of rocket and missile propulsion systems.
News from Surface Transforms ( 4 July 2005)
Metal barbed withstand more tension
New metal barbed ties are an effective and economical choice for use in petrochemical plants, offshore installations and other demanding environments.
News from Partex Marking Systems (UK) ( 4 July 2005)
Coated mirrors accommodate high-power lasers
Extremely durable coated mirrors up to 600mm in diameter can be used with high-power femtosecond lasers in applications that include plasma physics, laser manufacturing and telecommunications.
News from Optical Surfaces ( 4 July 2005)
Inspection software resolves conflicts
Delmia V5 Inspect Rapid allows users to check for collisions and interferences and measure distances while defining the inspection process.
News from Delmia ( 4 July 2005)
CO2 sensor is ready for new air-con systems
A new CO2 gas sensor has been designed for forthcoming passenger-car air conditioning units that, instead of containing HFC-based R134a, will use the alternative coolant R744 (carbon dioxide).
News from Lineage Power Corporation ( 4 July 2005)
Rowing machine uses noncorrosive rivets
User Application Article Fastening specialist TFC has strengthened its relationship with WaterRower by adding plasti rivets to the long list of components it supplies to the rowing machine manufacturer. Brochure Available
News from TFC ( 4 July 2005)
Compact beam handles heavy duties
The HepcoMotion Heavy Duty range has recently been the subject of much R and D work and one of the end products is the new HDCB Heavy Duty Compact Beam. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion ( 4 July 2005)
Positional integrity is key to coupler choice
User Application Article The high torsional stiffness of the Hucoflex M membrane coupler made it the natural choice for measurement systems manufacturer Micro-Vu. Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork ( 4 July 2005)
Design contract re-establishes Balkan presence
NIS - Naftagas Promet has awarded Foster Wheeler Italiana the process design package for a new hydrogen production unit to be built at the Pancevo refinery in Serbia.
News from Foster Wheeler ( 4 July 2005)
Website looks forwards and backwards
In designing the framework for its new website, HepcoMotion has neglected neither its rich history nor its ambitious future. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion ( 4 July 2005)
Lightning and surge protection cuts downtime
Fitting of adequate lightning and surge protection devices can provide the added benefit of preventing these risks and therefore reducing costs, downtime and loss of essential services. Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact ( 4 July 2005)
Automation ordered for uranium mine
The world's leading uranium producer has selected Invensys Process Systems to implement a Foxboro automation system at the Cigar Lake Mine in Saskatchewan, Canada.
News from Invensys Foxboro ( 4 July 2005)
Industry set to invest in water management
More than a quarter of UK industrial water users intend to invest in their water and effluent management programmes within the next two years, according to a new report.
News from Turret Group ( 4 July 2005)
Disks provide moisture protection
DryDisk moisture protection disks are ideal for protecting valuable products against high humidity and condensation. Brochure Available
News from Brownell ( 4 July 2005)
Torque tools plumb the depths
IML's ROV torque tool is a reliable and successful product which can be fitted to almost any remotely operated vehicle for subsea applications.
News from Industrial Measurements ( 4 July 2005)
Direct drive rotary table range goes smaller
The ADRT range of high-accuracy, direct drive rotary tables now offer even more flexibility and choice for high-speed/high-precision angular positioning applications. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech ( 4 July 2005)
Replacement soft starters excite exhibition
Fairford achieved considerable levels of success from its participation at the recent Hanover Fair.
News from Fairford Electronics ( 4 July 2005)
No winner for equality award
The UKRC Equality Award was devised to recognise the good practice being undertaken by some manufacturing employers to promote equality and the progression of women in the sector.
News from UK Resource Centre for Women in SET ( 4 July 2005)
Online forums support CADCAM users
Delcam has set up online forums for users of its Power Solution range of CADCAM software. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 4 July 2005)
Insulation and continuity testers are safer to use
Megger has upgraded its MIT300 range of insulation and continuity testers. Brochure Available
News from Megger ( 4 July 2005)
Seminar covers mould cavity pressure monitoring
Kistler Instruments will be holding a free, one-day seminar in the Polymer Engineering Laboratories at Bradford University on 20th September 2005.
News from Kistler Instruments ( 4 July 2005)
High pressure switch is a perfect response
A new compact high-pressure switch incorporates a large digital display to monitor both coolant and hydraulic fluids.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 4 July 2005)
Load cells enable 3D force measurement
The TR3D-D-100K is the latest addition to the TR3D family of three-directional load cells from Michigan Scientific Corp.
News from Michigan Scientific Corp ( 4 July 2005)
Modelling architecture covers entire lifecycle
Inovate V8 is a low cost, easy to use 3D desktop product for creating, modifying, interrogating and communicating 3D designs.
News from IronCAD ( 4 July 2005)
Engine block offers easy route to VCR designs
The MCE-5 VCR engine block from the French company MCE-5 Development is a mechanical solution that allows mass-production of VCR engines under the best conditions.
News from MCE-5 Development ( 4 July 2005)
Self-locking fasteners answer medical demands
User Application Article Medical device manufacturers are securing their products against shock, vibration and thread loosening to boost reliability and prevent warranty issues.
News from Spiralock ( 4 July 2005)
CAM software on show at EMO
DP Technology plans to showcase its latest version of Esprit CAM software at EMO in Hanover, Germany, from 14th to 21st September 2005. Brochure Available
News from DP Technology ( 4 July 2005)
Escapements offer flexible parts handling
New pneumatically driven escapements are ideal for separating and feeding individual parts from vibratory feeders, magazines and hoppers.
News from SMC Corporation of America ( 4 July 2005)
Strain-gauge-based accelerometers is easy to apply
The FA101 is a general purpose accelerometer available in full scale ranges from +/-2 to +/-500g. Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies ( 4 July 2005)
Website eases the search for data
London Electronics has just updated its website to make it much easier for engineers to find the technical data they need.
News from London Electronics ( 4 July 2005)
Interface eases checkweigher integration
The new ID7SysCW enables checkweighers to be integrated into Mettler Toledo's FreeWeigh.Net software. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 4 July 2005)
Customer support services are certified
Wonderware's corporate customer support services organisation has achieved certification from the Support Centre Practices (SCP) certification programme for the third consecutive year.
News from SolutionsPT ( 4 July 2005)
Manufacturers urged to address generation gap
Manufacturers need to engage with teenagers if the industry is to survive in the future.
News from Manufacturing Institute ( 4 July 2005)
Read all about safety relay applications
The Pilz PNOZ X Range Applications Manual can be requested free of charge.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 4 July 2005)
Actuators are central to filter improvement
User Application Article Rotork IQT intelligent electric actuators for quarter-turn valves are a central feature of a filter improvement project at the Severn Trent Ogston water treatment plant in Derbyshire.
News from Rotork Controls ( 4 July 2005)
Cartesian robot business to expand range
Toshiba Machine has agreed and signed a contract with the Shibaura Mechatronics Corporation for the transfer of its Cartesian robot business to Toshiba Machine. Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) ( 4 July 2005)
Industrial PCs claim a winning formula
New from Nematron, the Formula range of industrial PCs combines flexibility, functionality, superlative quality and elegant design.
News from Nematron Europe ( 4 July 2005)
Touchscreen interfaces boast faster processing
Although the third-generation touchscreen Pilz Machine Interface (PMI) range may look similar to its predecessor, inside the units are very much superior.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 4 July 2005)
Detector keeps curries free from metal
User Application Article When The Authentic Curry Company wanted a new metal detector for its lines of frozen and chilled ready meals, it turned to Eriez Magnetics Europe for a bespoke solution. Brochure Available
News from Eriez Magnetics Europe ( 4 July 2005)
Conveyor lubrication system cuts downtime
A new, automated conveyor lubrication system from Castrol is proving that the best defence against equipment failure and downtime is proper lubrication and cleanliness.
News from Castrol UK ( 4 July 2005)
Safety relay is easily expandable solution
A new monitoring safety relay provides an easily expandable solution where the requirement is to switch several safety circuits or different voltages from one E-stop.
News from Rockwell Automation ( 4 July 2005)
Manifold makes the most of miniature valves
Norgren has introduced a new manifold for use with its Watson Smith series of VP12 miniature proportional valves.
News from Norgren ( 4 July 2005)
Conveyor specialist picks up the baton
Conveyco is a new company formed to service BAS Wagstaff customers who were left "high and dry" after the company's demise.
News from Conveyco ( 4 July 2005)
Open day showcases IWEX exhibition
Turret Group is holding a special open day meeting for all companies considering exhibiting at IWEX 2005.
News from Turret Group ( 4 July 2005)
Crash test system now has analogue output
The SmartCrash digital measuring system is used to measure forces in up to three directions during vehicle crash testing.
News from Kistler Instruments ( 4 July 2005)
Mixers have a gentle touch
Visco-Jet mixers have special cup-shaped agitators creating dynamic flow conditions at low operating speed that rapidly process virtually any aqueous medium without shear, heat or damaging forces. Brochure Available
News from Orthos (Engineering) ( 4 July 2005)
Module enables flexible robot dressing
ATI has just released the newest addition to its line of electrical modules for quick change tool changers.
News from Tatem Industrial Automation ( 4 July 2005)
Software speeds component specification
Item has developed stand-alone software, available free from Machine Building Systems, that allows users to easily search by either product description or part numbers. Brochure Available
News from Machine Building Systems ( 4 July 2005)
Modelling safety-related control systems
Technical Background Article Iain Rennie, Operations Manager (Engineering) at Elite Control Systems, explains the advantages of using software tools to model safety-related control systems and simulate their operation.
News from Elite Control Systems ( 4 July 2005)
Software assists with the management of SILs
exida.com is releasing a new product, the exSILentia Safety Lifecycle Tool.
News from exida ( 4 July 2005)
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