News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 1 January
to Saturday 7 January 2006
Compact robot boasts large payload
The IRB 260 is a powerful new top loading robot with compact dimensions, large payload and high top speed, specifically designed for packaging applications. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics ( 6 January 2006)
Pocket packs to feature at Cologne show
Jubilee clips will be celebrating their 18th consecutive appearance at Cologne's International Hardware Fair/Practical World, from 5th to 8th March 2006.
News from Robinson & Co (Gillingham) ( 6 January 2006)
Hydraulic modelling conference calls for papers
Modelling of hydraulic systems is a well-established technique in the water industry that has been given fresh impetus in recent years by advances in computerisation.
News from BHR Group ( 6 January 2006)
The importance of accurate valve sizing
Technical Background Article Sizing valves correctly is essential for precision, quality and safety in process industry operations, says Steve Meadows of Asco Joucomatic.
News from Asco Numatics ( 6 January 2006)
Connector links disparate PLM systems
Federation Software has announced the release of its Value Chain Connector for Windchill ProjectLink, the PTC solution for collaborative product development.
News from Federation Software ( 6 January 2006)
Fieldbus approved for safety instrumented systems
TUV Anlagentechnik, Automation, Software and Information Technology has granted Protocol Type Approval for the Fieldbus Foundation Safety Instrumented Systems specifications.
News from Fieldbus Foundation ( 6 January 2006)
Free upgrade adds an extra dimension to design
A special upgrade offer will allow CoCreate Designer Drafting customers to upgrade to OneSpace Designer Modeling for free.
News from CoCreate Software ( 6 January 2006)
Enterprise integration made easy
Wonderware has enhanced its enterprise integration offering designed to reduce the complexity and costs of business-to-manufacturing integration.
News from SolutionsPT ( 6 January 2006)
Lubricants are tailored for meat processing
Foodlube manufacturer Rocol Lubricants has used its 100 years experience in the food manufacturing sector to create a bespoke package for the meat and meat products industry.
News from Rocol Lubricants ( 6 January 2006)
PLCs are made for M2M communications
The AB Micro MT range provides an unparalleled level of remotely programmable PLC functionality, combined with embedded GPRS connectivity, all in one out of the box package.
News from QHi Group ( 6 January 2006)
Rugged panel handles industrial rigours
DSL's PPC-740X Pentium 4 Panel PC touchscreen unit is rugged enough for the harshest industrial environments.
News from Datasound Laboratories ( 6 January 2006)
Air slide table adapts to micro tasks
This miniature double-acting pneumatic slide table is ideal for applications where micro size and high accuracy are needed, such as positioning, clamping and lightweight workpiece transfer.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 6 January 2006)
Professional tests tools show up at Maintec
Fluke will be exhibiting a wide range of rugged, professional tests tools suitable for troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration and servicing on Stand G5 at Maintec 2006. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 6 January 2006)
Preventive maintenance to the fore at Mtec
Fluke will be exhibiting a wide range of rugged, professional tests tools suitable for troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration and servicing on Stand D37 at Mtec 2006. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 6 January 2006)
Asset management targets Chinese markets
The Avantis.Pro (R4.1) enterprise asset management solution now supports Simplified Chinese language.
News from Invensys Avantis ( 6 January 2006)
Polyamide improves connector performance
User Application Article Electronics manufacturer Tyco Amp Den Bosch has changed the material it uses for moulding PCMCIA card headers from liquid crystal polymer to Stanyl polyamide 4,6.
News from DSM Engineering Plastics ( 6 January 2006)
Free web events explain predictive maintenance
Professionals seeking to improve their maintenance programmes can learn more about intelligent predictive maintenance strategies through a series of free web events. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 6 January 2006)
Fibre lasers make their mark
Foba Laser Technology + Services has added the DP10F and DP20F fibre lasers as well as the compact Fiberhome table-mounted model to its product range.
News from Foba Technology + Services ( 6 January 2006)
New contract wins boost turnover 100%
Specialist automation solutions company GB Innomech is celebrating a period of record growth in 2005, with turnover increasing by 100% in the last 12 months.
News from GB Innomech ( 6 January 2006)
Software helps Chinese trains run on time
User Application Article Power Solution CADCAM software has helped China's Changchun Railway Vehicle Co to meet Government targets for better trains capable of operating at higher speeds. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 6 January 2006)
Industrial Ethernet adds cyber security
RuggedCom has released the Rugged Operating System version 3.0 for the RuggedSwitch family of Ethernet switches.
News from RuggedCom ( 6 January 2006)
Web-based software keeps everyone alert
ProcessAlert is a web-based software package that enables every member of an organisation to define what information is critical for their job and then continuously track it with real-time alerts.
News from Automated Results ( 6 January 2006)
Infra-red pyrometers in induction hardening
Technical Background Article Infra-red pyrometers can be used for many applications in the induction hardening industry, but which types are best suited to which tasks?
News from Impac Infrared ( 6 January 2006)
Convertor provides high power gate drive
The HIS120 is a high voltage isolated DC/DC convertor developed for high power gate drivers and similar applications in oil and gas, mining, railway track-side and industrial environments.
News from Absopulse Electronics ( 6 January 2006)
Kits cut the cost of PAT testing
Portable appliance tester kits offer a cost saving while including all the accessories required to carry out professional PAT testing services.
News from Luk ( 6 January 2006)
Nuclear firm extends simulation agreement
Worldwide corporate agreement expands relationship to allow for more efficient access to simulation technology and better co-ordination of the use of this technology for energy company.
News from Ansys ( 6 January 2006)
Dormont gas connectors now available from Mechline
Mechline is introducing the Dormont range of gas connectors that allow users to move gas equipment easily for cleaning and maintenance.
News from Mechline Developments ( 6 January 2006)
AC current transducers for permanent installations
To meet increasing customer demand, Power Electronic Measurements (PEM), has designed and manufactured two new ranges of AC current transducer for permanent installation.
News from Power Electronic Measurements ( 6 January 2006)
IR cameras to demonstrate their differences
As infra-red thermal imaging and thermography will be well represented at MTEC, Flir Systems will focus on the strengths that differentiate its IR cameras from others on the market. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 5 January 2006)
IR cameras set to star at maintenance show
Maintec, from 14th to 16th March 2006 at the UK NEC, is set to be a corker for Flir Systems. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 5 January 2006)
Strobe simplifies machine analysis
The TMRS 1 stroboscope facilitates the inspection of rotating or reciprocating machinery without the need for stopping the machine, by making the motion appear to freeze or slow down. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 5 January 2006)
Seminars cover current sealing technology
Seminars on "Engineered solutions for fluid sealing" will be held at four venues around the USA during 2006.
News from Seminars For Engineers USA ( 5 January 2006)
Advanced acquisition comes to hand
The Jett-eye is an advanced handheld computer that lets users easily capture colour digital images and data in any remote location and seamlessly transmit everything to a central location.
News from Two Technologies ( 5 January 2006)
Single-screw bushings provide easy access
ETP Express keyless shaft locking bushings provide fast and frequent mounting/dismounting capabilities with only one radial screw. Brochure Available
News from Zero-Max ( 5 January 2006)
C and G course updates machinery safety knowledge
User Application Article Five members of staff at Outokumpu are awarded City and Guilds Certificates in machinery safety.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 5 January 2006)
Training courses focus on machinery safety
Pilz Automation Technology has published its schedule of training courses for 2006.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 5 January 2006)
Modelling software works with third-party FEA
The latest version of Fempro has been designed to compete with Femap in the arena of pre- and post-processing for Nastran-compatible and other finite element analysis software.
News from Algor ( 5 January 2006)
Quarter-turn valve offers a technological edge
The Hemiwedge is a novel quarter-turn, segmented metal-seated valve, engineered to provide substantial technological improvements compared with traditional butterfly, ball and gate valve designs.
News from Hi-Co Technologies ( 5 January 2006)
Lithium battery is ATEX approved
With its policy for continuous improvement and innovation, Mercury IMC has now released the L203 (P203) lithium battery assembly for use in Zone 2 hazardous areas.
News from Mercury IMC ( 5 January 2006)
Balancing technology demonstrated online
Universal Balancing's new modern interactive website brings itself into the 21st century alongside the company's balancing technology. Brochure Available
News from Universal Balancing ( 5 January 2006)
Open vision platform expands into new areas
User Application Article Since establishing a presence in the United Kingdom almost two years ago, Scorpion Vision has made great headway into a number of vertical markets within the territory.
News from Digital Inspection Systems ( 5 January 2006)
Measurement software adds new maths functions
HBM has launched version 1.1 of its catmanEasy measurement software for data acquisition and analysis with two new integrated modules providing mathematics functions and PC Card measurement. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK ( 5 January 2006)
Drive range promises space and cost savings
The ABB general machinery drive is aimed at OEMs, panel builders, system integrators and end users and is ideal for a wide range of machinery applications.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 5 January 2006)
Website explains power resistor technologies
UK-based power resistor manufacturer Cressall has launched a new website.
News from Cressall Resistors ( 5 January 2006)
Gland packing keeps VOC emissions in bounds
User Application Article French-manufactured Dresser Masoneilan control valves are now fitted with Supagraf control gland packing to meet the stringent VOC emission control levels specified in ISO15848. Brochure Available
News from James Walker and Co ( 5 January 2006)
Process modules promise speedy progamming
PR Electronics has developed a new series of universal, front programmable modules for the process industry, the PReasy 4114, 4116 and 4131.
News from PR Electronics ( 5 January 2006)
Braking resistors keep cool in a tight spot
A new range of braking resistors is designed for applications such as lifts, elevators, cranes and high-inertia loads, particularly where space is limited. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) ( 5 January 2006)
Free connector samples at Machine Building
Phoenix Contact will show its total capability for network connectivity, both on the machine and in the control cabinet, during the Machine Building exhibition at the NEC in February 2006. Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact ( 5 January 2006)
Contract co-ordinates Singapore expansion
ExxonMobil Asia Pacific has awarded the team of Foster Wheeler and WorleyParsons a project co-ordination and services contract for a potential new project at its Singapore chemical plant site.
News from Foster Wheeler ( 5 January 2006)
Calculation software gets to grips with OPC
OPCcalc allows users to easily create complex calculations which use OPC tags as inputs to equations and outputs of results.
News from Exele ( 5 January 2006)
Vision software improves system efficiency
The NI Vision 8 Development Module is a comprehensive suite of vision software tools that can improve system efficiency and save money by increasing quality control in the manufacturing process. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 5 January 2006)
Compact boxes have room to manoeuvre
The Hensel KV range of small type LV distribution boards and circuit breaker boxes is now available from the UK exclusive distributor Cee Norm UK.
News from Cee-Norm UK ( 5 January 2006)
Ultrasonic sensor drops in to upgrade
The UC12 sensor that delivers all the power of ultrasonic detection within the same enclosure as the popular W12 photoelectric sensor.
News from Sick (UK) ( 5 January 2006)
Acquisition and evaluation is even easier
Available now from Adept Scientific, DasyLab 9.0 is the latest version of the powerful and easy-to-use tool for data acquisition and analysis. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 5 January 2006)
Ease of use is key to transients simulator
Billed as the latest evolution in power system electromagnetic transients, PSCAD V4.2 delivers end users a number of very useful productivity enhancements.
News from Cedrat ( 5 January 2006)
Current transducers get the measure of AC
Two new ranges of AC transducers are designed for permanent installation.
News from Power Electronic Measurements ( 5 January 2006)
Manufacturing technology helps rebuild
User Application Article Pacegrade has put Alphacam's manufacturing technology at the heart of its next stage of development. Brochure Available
News from Alphacam ( 5 January 2006)
Strategic leadership training course in Marbella
West End Training is organising a Strategic Leadership Programme in Marbella, Spain, from 27 February to 2 March 2006, for directors and senior managers.
News from West End Training ( 5 January 2006)
Gantries offer a low-cost option
Anorad has introduced its latest series of Hercules low cost gantries to the UK. Brochure Available
News from Rockwell Automation Anorad ( 5 January 2006)
Linear motors put novel digital printers in motion
User Application Article The Spyder system, a new generation of digital printers where only the print head moves rather than the print bed, is the latest result of collaboration between Anorad and Inca Digital Printers. Brochure Available
News from Rockwell Automation Anorad ( 5 January 2006)
DIN rail radio promises simplified Scada
Bentek's new ScadaLink SMX900 radio is DIN rail mounted, and is ideal for transmitting both analogue and digital signals.
News from Bentek Systems ( 4 January 2006)
Transmitter tackles oil quality measurements
The MMT330 is the latest Humicap moisture and temperature transmitter series, providing fast, reliable and accurate online measurement of moisture and temperature in oil. Brochure Available
News from Vaisala ( 4 January 2006)
Portable appliance testing explained
Electrical safety testing specialist Seaward Electronic has published a new 48-page full colour catalogue providing full details of its extended range of portable appliance testing equipment. Brochure Available
News from Seaward Electronic ( 4 January 2006)
Flowmeters maintain manufacturing pressure
User Application Article A leading American fruit processor has almost halved the number of flowmeters it had to install as part of an upgrade of its plant in California.
News from Krohne ( 4 January 2006)
Heyco becomes Anixter Components
Plastic fastener and cable management accessories specialist Heyco is kicking off the new year with a brand new name and the launch of a new 2006 catalogue. Brochure Available
News from Anixter Components ( 4 January 2006)
New source for high-performance gear couplings
Abssac can now supply a novel range of gear couplings formally known as Deck gear couplings and Sier Bath Deck gear couplings. Brochure Available
News from Abssac ( 4 January 2006)
Lens zooms in unobtrusively
User Application Article A miniature zoom lens from Resolve Optics has been used by leading lightweight portable camera crane manufacturer Polecam to enable filming of operations at a UK hospital. Brochure Available
News from Resolve Optics ( 4 January 2006)
Partner programme puts integration to the fore
The ISSIP scheme brings together a select group of companies that will work with Idec in order to promote value added services along the Idec product range.
News from IDEC Electronics ( 4 January 2006)
Fibre-reinforced polyamide aids connector design
DSM Engineering Plastics has introduced a new grade to the Stanyl Polyamide 46 global portfolio.
News from DSM Engineering Plastics ( 4 January 2006)
French distributor adds activated carbon textile
Mast Carbon Advanced Products has formed an alliance with Pica, the French based manufacturer and global distributor of activated carbon.
News from Mast Carbon Advanced Products ( 4 January 2006)
Piercing nuts promise cost savings
Substantial installation cost savings and fastening quality are but two of the many advantages of the PIAS piercing nut system compared with more traditional welded nuts.
News from Arnold and Shinjo ( 4 January 2006)
US power station orders combustion system
AES Deepwater has awarded an EPC contract to supply and install state-of-the-art combustion and selective catalytic reduction systems at its petroleum-coke-fired power station in Pasadena, Texas.
News from Foster Wheeler ( 4 January 2006)
Brochure system speeds access to data
Air Control Industries has produced a new loose-leaf brochure system for its drying systems, with a new and fully updated set of datasheets for each of its products. Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries ( 4 January 2006)
Tiny loggers boast greater resolution
The resolution of the Tinytag Plus 2 and Tinytag Ultra 2 has been enhanced from 8bit up to an impressive 16bit, which gives much smoother graphs, making the analysis far more accurate. Brochure Available
News from Gemini Data Loggers UK ( 4 January 2006)
Rotary bearings, linear motion and gears on show
RA Rodriguez will feature products from three of its five principal product divisions - rotary bearings, linear motion products and gears - at Southern Manufacturing 2006.
News from Rodriguez (UK) ( 4 January 2006)
Exhibition offers outlet for lateral thinking
New products and services introduced by HepcoMotion at Southern Manufacturing will demonstrate the company's lateral thinking in the use of its innovative engineering skills. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion ( 4 January 2006)
Infra-red cameras turn to machine vision
Imaging and machine vision are perfect applications for the FLIR Systems' ThermoVision A-Series infra-red cameras that will be demonstrated at IPOT 2006. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 4 January 2006)
Upgrade for acquisition software
Metris Scan Handheld 2.1 is the latest data acquisition software for handheld scanning. Brochure Available
News from Metris ( 4 January 2006)
Headquarters set for expansion
Algor has hired the architectural firm of Next Architecture to expand its O'Hara Township world headquarters to accommodate additional staffing planned this year.
News from Algor ( 4 January 2006)
1927 spindle sander has oldest motor
Bodine Electric Company is pleased to announce that Martin Butirich is the winner of its 100th Anniversary Oldest Motor Contest.
News from Bodine Electric Company ( 4 January 2006)
Catalogue covers portable appliance testing
Electrical safety testing specialist Seaward Electronic has published a new 48-page full-colour catalogue providing full details of its extended range of portable appliance testing equipment. Brochure Available
News from Seaward Electronic ( 4 January 2006)
Temperature sensors have all applications covered
The Brearley range now includes industrial thermocouples, mineral insulated and rare earth thermocouples and assemblies, Pt100/RTD sensors and noncontact pyrometers.
News from Roxspur Measurement and Control ( 3 January 2006)
Analogue I/O modules offer full isolation
Four new analogue I/O modules join Opto 22's flagship Snap Ethernet systems family, fully supported by ioProject Basic and ioProject Professional software suites.
News from System Devices ( 3 January 2006)
Video server handles industrial environments
The VPort 3310 is an industrial grade single-channel video server that features DIN-rail mounting, 24V DC redundant power inputs and IP30 protection.
News from Moxa Technologies ( 3 January 2006)
Successful 2005 for Pilz
Pilz has certainly had a successful 2005, with product sales continuing to rise, and its team of engineers and consultants kept extremely busy.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 3 January 2006)
Sign up online for free safety consultancy
Pilz is offering free telephone consultations on a range of industrial health and safety topics.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 3 January 2006)
Vision sensors get into shape
New vision sensors are billed as the most advanced sensing solution for inspecting the presence and shape of defined areas.
News from Banner Engineering ( 2 January 2006)
Reverse engineering aids plating optimisation
The Elsyca PlatingMaster software tool optimises hard chrome electroplating processes, allowing users to achieve more uniform coatings, resulting in less material usage and reduced grinding.
News from Rose Consulting Engineers ( 2 January 2006)
Universal joints suit low-speed applications
New metric size steel universal joints offer a simple cost-effective alternative in low-speed manual applications.
News from Winco ( 2 January 2006)
Ethernet-based controllers are easy to apply
New high-performance multidomain Ethernet-based industrial automation controllers are suitable for applications in automation and control, remote monitoring and data acquisition.
News from System Devices ( 2 January 2006)
Petro-Canada installs safety lifecycle software
User Application Article exida.com has installed its exSILentia integrated safety lifecycle tool on Petro-Canada's intranet, making exSILentia the preferred software tool for all refinery project SIL analysis activities.
News from exida ( 2 January 2006)
Early adopters like ISO 22000 food safety standard
User Application Article Companies among the first in the world to implement ISO 22000 are underlining the benefits of the new international standard for ensuring safe food supply chains.
News from ISO ( 2 January 2006)
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