News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 15 January
to Saturday 21 January 2006
Couplings available off-the-shelf
Slit type flexible couplings from Sterling Instrument available off-the-shelf in three styles - split hub, set screw or keyway.
News from Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (20 January 2006)
Coating process brings hardness at less cost
Three series of 276 Agma 10 hardened alloy steel spur gears made by Sterling Instrument are being produced using a lower cost diffusion coating process.
News from Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (20 January 2006)
Recruitment web site short listed for awards
Recruitment network www.jobsgroup.net short listed in two categories at Online Recruitment Magazine Awards for Best Technical Innovation in Online Recruitment and for Innovative Online Marketing.
News from JobsGroup.net (20 January 2006)
Prodrive buys blow-by meters for engine test cells
User Application Article Prodrive Automotive Technology has bought three M400MR multi-range blow-by meters from Labcell for use in its engine test cells.
News from Labcell (20 January 2006)
Hinges show their style
Anodised aluminium hinges from Elesa will be of interest to equipment manufacturers where a smart appearance is required. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (20 January 2006)
Calibrator measures and controls pressure
Calibration Dynamics has available a fully automated, high accuracy precision pressure calibrator.
News from Calibration Dynamics (20 January 2006)
Dual sensing in one body
Omron's E3X-MDA digital, fibre optic sensor amplifier has dual sensing in a single body and provides a control logic output function. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (20 January 2006)
Centrifugal pumps are self-priming
Freflow self-priming centrifugal pumps from JP Pumps are suitable for applications that require the transfer of low viscosity, contaminated liquids or those containing gas or air.
News from JP Pumps (20 January 2006)
Schlieren optics made to measure
Because of its high stability manufacturing environment, Optical Surfaces can supply custom schlieren optics.
News from Optical Surfaces (20 January 2006)
Server aids packer and overwrapper
Isatec has developed an OPC server for the MC820 automatic case packer and the MF910 automatic overwrapper from the Marchesini pharmaceutical packaging machinery company. Brochure Available
News from Isatec (20 January 2006)
Worm gear speed reducers are all metal
Worm gear speed reducers made by Stock Drive Products have all metal construction for use in instrumentation applications.
News from Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (20 January 2006)
Mabuza succeeds Meyer at Foster Wheeler
Themba Mabuza has been appointed Managing Director of Foster Wheeler South Africa (FWSA), succeeding Mark Meyer who retired at the end of last year after 25 years with the company.
News from Foster Wheeler (20 January 2006)
Star-Works v4.02 to be shown in Las Vegas
The latest version of Star-Works, a CAD-embedded CFD tool for Solid Works, will be unveiled at Solid Works World 2006 from 22nd to 25th January 2006 in Las Vegas, USA.
News from CD-adapco (20 January 2006)
Test Lab helps satellites prepare for space
User Application Article Alcatel Alenia Space Italia of Rome is using LMS Test Lab Environmental for vibration qualification tests on satellites, launch systems, space infrastructures and other space assemblies. Brochure Available
News from LMS International (20 January 2006)
Roller chain proves worth at Scottish Water
User Application Article Engineers from Scottish Water were having to replace standard carbon steel roller chain every few months at the Dalmarnock sewage treatment works until they tried corrosion resistant DP chain. Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK (20 January 2006)
Sensonics to show goods at Maintec
Sensonics will be displaying its equipment on stand E7 during the Maintec exhibition from 14th to 16th March at the NEC in Birmingham. Brochure Available
News from Sensonics (20 January 2006)
Round-section aluminium profiles complement Line 8
Item introduces round-section aluminium profiles to complement its Line 8 series. Brochure Available
News from Machine Building Systems (20 January 2006)
Wheel polisher launched at show
Wheelabrator Group launched a wheel polishing machine at this year's Autosport Exhibition. Brochure Available
News from Wheelabrator Group (20 January 2006)
AS-Interface in working demo at MTec 2006
AS-Interface Expert Alliance to have several working demonstrations on display at MTec 2006, showing functionality in areas such as conveyors, pneumatics, panel switches, indicators and drives.
News from AS-Interface UK (20 January 2006)
Lightning kept at a distance
Dehnconductor system from Dehn is a range of components designed to maintain the critical separation distance that is a key parameter in the planning and installation of lightning protection systems.
News from Dehn (UK) (20 January 2006)
Algor extends Windows and Linux support
Algor's latest finite element analysis software release, version 19, has expanded support for 64bit Microsoft Windows and 32 and 64bit Red Hat Linux operating systems for all analysis types.
News from Algor (20 January 2006)
VCC connects disparate PLM systems
Federation Software releases Value Chain Connector (VCC) in support of Matrix One's product lifecycle management software.
News from Federation Software (20 January 2006)
Combined firm benefits electric companies
Owners of electricity assets in the UK and Middle East can save money by having high voltage motors surveyed for partial discharge at the same time as high voltage equipment is being checked.
News from EA Technology (20 January 2006)
Software keeps data centres cool
Coolsim from Fluent can help reduce the risk of thermal-related equipment failures by simulating air flow and temperatures for various equipment racks throughout a data centre.
News from Fluent (20 January 2006)
Planit Holdings buys Pathtrace
Manufacturing and design software group Planit Holdings buys CAM software specialist Pathtrace. Brochure Available
News from Radan Computational (20 January 2006)
Aluminium supports handle shafts from 10 to 25mm
A new series of base- and flange-mounted shaft supports feature cast aluminium construction.
News from Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (20 January 2006)
Adapters help motors fit a tight spot
For applications where a NEMA 17 or NEMA 23 motor needs to fit into a tight spot, QuickSilver Controls now offers adapters for its 15-pin D-shell motor connector (D15HD).
News from QuickSilver Controls (20 January 2006)
Compact camera features remote setup via RS232
An affordable 1.4Mpixel CCD machine vision camera combines small size, analogue output and setup via RS232C.
News from JAI (20 January 2006)
Training courses cover more aspects of Profibus
Profibus training courses for the first half of 2006 cover a wide range of user needs from system planning and design to installation, commissioning and maintenance.
News from Profibus Group (20 January 2006)
Metric retaining rings answer growing US demand
New off-the-shelf metric external, internal and E-type retaining rings meet increasing US demand.
News from Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (20 January 2006)
Grooveless retaining rings get a grip
A new series of grooveless external retaining rings are designed for use on ungrooved shafts, bosses, tubes and studs.
News from Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (20 January 2006)
Shaft differential eliminates backlash
A patented precision shaft differential features built-in antibacklash characteristics for eliminating play in shaft rotations.
News from Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (20 January 2006)
Oval handles come in aluminium or brass
A new series of oval shaped handles are stocked in both aluminium and brass.
News from Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (20 January 2006)
Aalto offers materials science expertise
Seija Aalto has recently joined CSMA as Senior Consultant for the Benelux area.
News from CSMA (Centre for Surface and Materials Analysis) (20 January 2006)
TFT-based HMI promises a bright future
A new TFT-based 8in touchscreen HMI lists for $100 less than its DSTN-based predecessor.
News from Maple Systems - Euro Reps (20 January 2006)
Industrial-spec encoder counts to a million
The new GPI Series R158 rotary incremental encoder is a high-resolution high-accuracy device for industrial grade applications.
News from MotionLink (20 January 2006)
pH meter is easy to calibrate
The latest pH meter from Harvard Apparatus is microprocessor controlled and housed in a rugged, waterproof casing.
News from Harvard Apparatus (20 January 2006)
Rapid prototypes available as next-day service
Quickparts has extended its next-day manufacturing service for SLA rapid prototypes.
News from Quickparts (20 January 2006)
Students improve their knowledge of Catia
Dassault Systemes certification allows students to better promote their knowledge of Catia
News from Dassault Systemes (20 January 2006)
Data-logging system upgrades rolling road
User Application Article Lynx AE has successfully completed the modernisation of its rolling road with the installation of a Stack ST8802 data-logging system as the principal diagnostic equipment.
News from Stack (20 January 2006)
Software increases manufacturing efficiency
Aspen Technology'saspenONE 2004 Update 2, helps companies maximise throughput, protect quality and manage energy costs.
News from Aspen Technology (20 January 2006)
Special offer on management training course
West End Training is offering a special deal on its 'Supervisory and First Line Management Training' course: buy one place and get a second place half price.
News from West End Training (20 January 2006)
Mercer is made Project Pursuit Manager
Raoul Mercer has been appointed to Emerson's global PlantWeb project pursuit organisation as Project Pursuit Manager based in Europe.
News from Emerson Process Management (19 January 2006)
Pump oil makes the grade for food processing
Vac Pump Oil is a high performance food-grade lubricant that offers dual safety and efficiency benefits to manufacturers in the food and drink and other clean industries.
News from Rocol Lubricants (19 January 2006)
Student tops magazine awards list
Grimsby Institute student Thomas Betts of Crowther and Shaw, Huddersfield, has been named Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Magazine's national student of the year.
News from Grimsby Institute (19 January 2006)
IR thermometers add high-temperature option
The ST8818 Series of handheld infra-red thermometers now includes the high-temperature ST8828 model.
News from Calex Electronics (19 January 2006)
Metris swoops for triple acquisition
Metris has completed three simultaneous acquisitions, purchasing LK (Derby, UK), 3D Scanners (London, UK) and Arc Second (Virginia, Washington, USA).
News from Metris (19 January 2006)
Lapping process promises coating-like performance
Fricso Super-Finishing is a patent-pending mechanical lapping process that uses a unique Fricso-developed polymer.
News from Fricso - Friction Control Solutions (19 January 2006)
Drives business tops 20% of UK market
ABB's UK variable speed drives business has exceeded its market share prediction.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (19 January 2006)
Directorships for Knowles and Pike
NES - the specialist technical and engineering recruitment company - has announced the appointment of Lee Knowles and Duncan Pike as Company Directors.
News from NES Group (19 January 2006)
Extra space takes fastener supply to higher level
Northern Precision has formally opened its new GBP 500,000 headquarters on the Durham Lane industrial zone in Doncaster.
News from Northern Precision (19 January 2006)
Custom displays provide easy-to-use interfaces
A custom assembled display using the Idec SLC30 system can meet the requirement for a control panel, factory automation system or alarm annunciator.
News from Idec Electronics (19 January 2006)
Novel square core promises long valve life
A new series of 0.125in process valves offer a service life of up to 20 million cycles on a wide range of fluids and gases thanks to a unique design of square core. Brochure Available
News from Asco Numatics (19 January 2006)
Government grants to boost UK delegation
British participation at Achema 2006 should be boosted further over the coming months by the recent decision of UK Trade and Industry to grant aid to smaller "new-to-export" companies.
News from ACHEMA 2009 (19 January 2006)
PLM software aids medical device compliance
User Application Article Stryker Navigation, based in Freiburg (Germany), is deploying Windchill PDMLink for product lifecycle management (PLM) in conjunction with the Windchill Medical Device Template.
News from PTC - Parametric Technology (UK) (19 January 2006)
Flow control valve handles pressure variations
The Platon Flostat is an automatic flow control valve that regulates gas or liquid flow in a pipeline to a preset value, despite typical line pressure variations.
News from Roxspur Measurement and Control (19 January 2006)
Subsidiary to manage gas complex expansion
A Foster Wheeler subsidiary has been awarded a contract to provide management services for the EPC phase of GASCO's Habshan Gas Complex Expansion Project at Habshan, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
News from Foster Wheeler (19 January 2006)
Infra-red heaters stick to their task
User Application Article The installation of an infra-red drying system from Heraeus Noblelight has allowed a specialist direct mail printer to provide in-house glueing of printed products.
News from Heraeus Noblelight (19 January 2006)
Training aids efficient use of alarm software
Workshop training courses for control room operators and their supervisors increase the effectiveness of the IMAC range of alarm monitoring and analysis software.
News from ICS (Industrial Control Software) (19 January 2006)
Leak detector boosts turbine efficiency
Chell Instruments' third generation AIM provides real time measurement of air ingress, enabling trends to be picked up at an early stage and allowing relevant remedial action to be taken.
News from Chell Instruments (19 January 2006)
Innovation award for tyre pressure monitor
BERU F1 Systems has received the prestigious MIA Business Excellence Award for Technology and Innovation.
News from BERU F1 Systems (19 January 2006)
Cutting-edge software to boost sawmill efficiency
BSW Timber, the UK's largest sawmilling business, is investing GBP 220,000 in a state-of-the-art plant monitoring system for all its UK sawmills.
News from Tascomp (19 January 2006)
Eddy current technique improves tube testing
NDT Inspecting and Testing has now added remote field eddy current inspection and remote visual tube inspection to its comprehensive portfolio of NDT techniques.
News from NDT Inspection and Testing (19 January 2006)
Ballscrews handle heavier loads
A new family of high load ballscrews provides attractive, cost-effective and environmentally sound solutions in an extensive range of applications. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (19 January 2006)
Electronic workflow bridges customer gap
User Application Article The European Automotive Division of the 3M Group has deployed the MatrixOne PLM platform to optimise its new programme management process.
News from MatrixOne (19 January 2006)
Software smoothes route from SolidWorks to CAM
As a certified CAM Solution Partner Product, Esprit 2006 will demonstrate its superior abilities and interoperability with the SolidWorks CAD software system on Booth 422 at SolidWorks World 2006. Brochure Available
News from DP Technology (19 January 2006)
Oxygen analyser aids efficient combustion
Combustion gas analysis is a key factor in optimising fossil fuel burning efficiency and economy as well as meeting emission requirements.
News from Yokogawa UK (19 January 2006)
Workflow software set for launch in Las Vegas
Empresa Solutions will unveil the latest release of Kinnosa Workflow for PDMWorks during this year's SolidWorks World 2006 from 22nd to 25th January in Las Vegas.
News from Empresa Solutions (19 January 2006)
Cost-effective claims for USB temperature loggers
Two new battery powered temperature dataloggers are claimed to be the perfect cost-effective solution for long- or short-term data logging applications.
News from Measurement Computing (19 January 2006)
Ethernet switches reduce engineering effort
Jetnet 3505/3508 industrial Ethernet switches are designed for the applications that require network redundancy but easy maintenance.
News from Korenix Technology (19 January 2006)
Software simplifies logger setup and alarms
TrendReader software incorporates standard features such as simple logger setup, easy integration of data collected, graphing, real-time viewing and annotation of salient points.
News from JDL (Just Data Loggers) (19 January 2006)
Webcasts discuss research findings in depth
ARC Advisory Group has finalised the first quarter schedule of the ARC WebForum Series.
News from ARC Advisory Group (19 January 2006)
Alliance focuses on automotive and aerospace
KollabNet and Processia Solutions have entered into an agreement for Processia Solutions to provide integration services for KollabNet software in the automotive and aerospace industries.
News from Kollabnet (19 January 2006)
Newspaper focuses on engineering employment
Just Technical Jobs is the only newspaper exclusively for jobseekers in the engineering, rail and construction sectors.
News from JobsGroup.net (19 January 2006)
Machined springs promise predictable torque
Torsion springs machined entirely from a single piece of material with coil elements predetermined using finite element analysis ensure the predicted spring rate is delivered every time. Brochure Available
News from Abssac (19 January 2006)
LED traffic lights are cost-effective beacons
A new range of cost-effective LED traffic lights can also be used in a variety of signalling applications such as railways, construction, airport, loading bays and overhead. Brochure Available
News from CML Innovative Technologies (19 January 2006)
Control program is Editors' choice
ICS Triplex ISaGRAF has received a Control Engineering Editors' Choice Award for its latest software solution, ISaGRAF 5.0.
News from ICS Triplex (19 January 2006)
RPM software on show in Las Vegas
RuleStream Corporation will demonstrate its latest NET-based SolidWorks integrated solution at the eighth annual SolidWorks World 2006 Conference.
News from RuleStream Corp (19 January 2006)
Dry ice blaster looks set to clean up
The new Triblast-2 dry ice blaster is claimed to revolutionise the dry ice blasting market.
News from Icevent Technology International (19 January 2006)
Ensinger opens new UK headquarters
German industrialist Wilfried Ensinger visited a Welsh road named after him last week when he opened his company's new GBP 5 million UK headquarters at Tonyrefail, South Wales.
News from Ensinger (19 January 2006)
Size 58 encoder is top performer
Gurley Precision Instruments' high-performance R158 rotary incremental encoder generates quadrature square waves at up to 1000,000 counts per revolution.
News from Gurley Precision Instruments (19 January 2006)
Fastener exhibition boasts industry big names
Fastener Fair Coventry looks set to live up to its reputation as the sector's key showcase for the UK and Ireland, when doors open this April.
News from Fastener Fair (19 January 2006)
Wireless sensors check compost temperatures
Industrial Telemetry will demonstrate its BioMesh system at the US Composting Council's 14th Annual Conference and Trade Show in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
News from Industrial Telemetry (19 January 2006)
Gear racks come into line
A new series of ISO class 5 rectangular ground racks and joining gauges are available from Sterling Instrument in Modules 0.5, 0.8, 1, 1.5 and CP 2 and 5.
News from Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (19 January 2006)
Pipe insulation eliminates hazards and saves money
Worbo's Cool-Skin pipe insulation will help hot mix asphalt plants make significant energy savings while creating a safer workplace.
News from Worbo Thermal ProtectionTechnology (19 January 2006)
Electrical testers are tough, easy and safe
Tough enough to cope with any site conditions, Megger's new MIT200 continuity and insulation testers are safe and easy to use. Brochure Available
News from Megger (18 January 2006)
Tensile machine double for loads up to 25kN
Mecmesin launches two computer-controlled, compressive and tensile testing machines for quality control testing in manufacturing industries. Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin (18 January 2006)
Hall delivers New Year message
Mick Hall, Chairman of the Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association, delivers New Year message to the industry.
News from Metalforming Machinery Makers Association (18 January 2006)
Emerson buys Jaure
Emerson Industrial Automation's mechanical power transmission division has acquired Jaure, a coupling manufacturer based in northern Spain.
News from Emerson Power Transmission (18 January 2006)
Voluntary work can close skills gap
Managers working in the engineering sector fail to see how voluntary work boosts career opportunities and skills, despite high numbers giving up their time at home and abroad.
News from Chartered Management Institute (18 January 2006)
Productivity at heart of Radan 05
Two productivity tools are at the heart of the latest release of Radan 05, the CADCAM software for sheet metalworking applications from Radan Computational. Brochure Available
News from Radan Computational (18 January 2006)
Iron Ore picks Invensys for concentrator
User Application Article Iron Ore of Canada has selected Invensys Process Systems to implement a mesh network-based Foxboro automation system for beneficiation processes at its Labrador City iron ore concentrator.
News from Invensys Foxboro (18 January 2006)
Flow levels checked down to 100ml/min
The FT-210 liquid flow sensor from Gems Sensors measures flow levels down to 100ml/min, with typical accuracy +/-3% of reading.
News from Gems Sensors (18 January 2006)
Transducer checks pressure up to 5kPa
The 5266 series low differential pressure transducer from Gems Sensors has bidirectional differential pressure measurement from 0-50Pa up to 5kPa full scale at an accuracy of +/-1%.
News from Gems Sensors (18 January 2006)
Transmitter compensates for specific gravity
Gems' DCL 9300 digitally compensated level transmitter can provide users with installation and level readings.
News from Gems Sensors (18 January 2006)
Pressure sensors for OEM applications
Stainless steel packaged pressure sensors from Gems Sensors meet the requirements of most OEM application.
News from Gems Sensors (18 January 2006)
Fibrescope reaches hard-to-access places
The Testo 319 fibrescope allows visual checks in hard-to-access places such as air conditioning ducts, ventilation systems, machines, motors and heating systems.
News from Testo (18 January 2006)
Thermal camera is size of mobile phone
The Mobir M4 camera from Armstrong Optical is a hand-held instrument of a similar size and shape to a mobile telephone and weighs less than 300g.
News from Armstrong Optical (18 January 2006)
Vibrations speed needle feeding
Elscint Automation from India makes a vibratory bowl feeder for feeding needles with diameters up to 6mm.
News from Elscint Automation (18 January 2006)
Catalogue covers encoders
Renishaw's latest catalogue includes compact optical and magnetic encoder systems for industrial automation. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (18 January 2006)
ATS joins centre of excellence initiative
ATS to become member of Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre joint initiative between Sheffield University and Boeing to create a centre of manufacturing excellence.
News from ATS International (18 January 2006)
Business application accelerates development
Matrix One releases Library Central business process application that helps accelerate product development and delivery through knowledge reuse.
News from MatrixOne (18 January 2006)
Calculator provides safe distances for machinery
Procter Machinery Guarding is offering a free safety distance calculator for establishing the required safety distances and heights of machine guards in accordance with BS EN 294. Brochure Available
News from Procter Machine Guarding (18 January 2006)
High torque step motor
Servotechnic has introduced the Lin Engineering Silverpak 23DE, an integrated Nema 23, high torque, 1.8deg bipolar step motor, microstepping driver and encoder.
News from Servotechnic (18 January 2006)
Perforated sheet strainer with out-to-in flow
Axium Process adds perforated sheet strainer to its range of hygienic stainless steel filters.
News from Axium Process (18 January 2006)
Sika automotive sector employs Butler
Kevin Butler has joined Sika's Industry Division as Key Account Manager in the automotive aftermarket sector, strengthening the company's sales and product support to UK customers.
News from Sika (18 January 2006)
Utilities DCS extended in Sandwich
User Application Article Pfizer's Sandwich site uses Omniflex distributed controllers to provide extensions to its utilities DCS within budget. Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) (18 January 2006)
Classic SMSRs given new lease of life
All Fenner Classic shaft mounted speed reducers are eligible for a new lease of life thanks to the service exchange programme from Wyko. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (18 January 2006)
Omniflex provides radiation alerts at brain centre
User Application Article When Cambridge University wanted to protect staff and patients from accidental radiation leaks at its Wolfson Brain Imaging Centre, it chose Omniflex for engineering support and array of alarms. Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) (18 January 2006)
Flange protectors boost efficiency
Flange protectors provide versatile and easy-to-fit way to boost efficiency, safety and life of process industry pipelines while giving environmental benefits and simplifying maintenance. Brochure Available
News from James Walker Moorflex (18 January 2006)
Interface allows smoother data imports
Interface lets users access a wealth of databases that contain material property data, furthering engineers' ability to analyse designs directly on the desktop.
News from Ansys (18 January 2006)
Design analysis program is brought up to date
CosmosDesignStar 2006 is a completely redesigned version of the stand-alone design analysis program that works with virtually all CAD programs.
News from Structural Research and Analysis Corp (18 January 2006)
Setting the standard for testing sieves
Users of testing sieves can now perform a test procedure that compares a sieve that is traceable to national standards to the sieves that they use to test their products.
News from ASTM International (18 January 2006)
New Sales VP for energy saving company
Power Efficiency's new Vice President of sales and marketingas was previously the Vice President of marketing at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce for almost nine years.
News from Power Efficiency Corporation (18 January 2006)
Box for holding tools
Bott has added Tool Store to its range of customised storage products.
News from Bott (17 January 2006)
Bott listed in Europe's top 500
Bott has been listed as one of Europe's top 500 companies.
News from Bott (17 January 2006)
Tool Store to be shown at Maintec
From 14th to 16th March, Bott will use the Maintec exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham as the launch pad to introduce its Tool Store storage system.
News from Bott (17 January 2006)
Shearline expands assembly and finishing
Shearline Precision Engineering has invested £40,000 to expand and enhance its assembly and finishing area at its 5300m2 factory in Ely, Cambridgeshire.
News from Shearline Precision Engineering (17 January 2006)
Bags keep shipments dry
Brownell has introduced Container Dri bags, a functional desiccant that can protect nearly all types of shipment for up to 90 days. Brochure Available
News from Brownell (17 January 2006)
Proficy T CM goes to version 5.50
GE Fanuc has introduced Proficy T Change Management version 5.50, a tool to manage automation systems and protect software and engineering assets. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (17 January 2006)
Flat panel PCs speed lifeboat response
User Application Article GE Fanuc Embedded Systems Survivor-Wildcat industrial flat panel PCs have helped an And Group Crusafe system reduce lifeboat muster times by around 70%. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (17 January 2006)
Mantis leads drive at Mach 2006
Following strong lead generation from Mach 2004, Vision Engineering is exhibiting again this year in the Measurement and Inspection Pavilion with a range of Mantis stereo inspection systems. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering (17 January 2006)
Free seminars illustrate product data formats
Theorem Solutions and Sunderland University to present a day-long programme of free seminars on 8th February, highlighting the capabilities and implications of lightweight product data formats.
News from Theorem Solutions (17 January 2006)
Virtalis to partner Silicon Graphics
Virtalis has become a partner of computing, visualisation and storage company, Silicon Graphics. Brochure Available
News from Virtalis (17 January 2006)
Four more opt for Pavilion APC
Pavilion Technologies has secured four additional customers for its ethanol APC product.
News from Pavilion Technologies (17 January 2006)
Camio porting simplifies factory use
User Application Article In the metrology field, LK is porting its Camio Studio software, originally developed for its own coordinate measuring machines, to other manufacturers' equipment.
News from LK (17 January 2006)
Bearings help cables underground
User Application Article X-Tek Innovations in Oldham is using Igus bearings on a cable reel for cameras used in underground pipes. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK (17 January 2006)
ABB announces strategic partner award
ABB announces strategic partner award for its low voltage products and that CSE Industrial Electrical Distributors has been confirmed as one of the lead partners.
News from CSE Industrial Electrical Distributors (17 January 2006)
20nm resolution for hardness tester
Zwick introduces universal hardness testing system with a path measurement system and a resolution of 20nm. Brochure Available
News from Zwick Testing Machines (17 January 2006)
Paper application for hardness tester
User Application Article Zwick came up with an unusual application for the paper industry for its 14th annual International Forum for Materials Testing this year (10th to 13th October in Ulm). Brochure Available
News from Zwick Testing Machines (17 January 2006)
Photodiode counts single photons
Goodrich announces InGaAs/InP near-infra-red avalanche photodiode for single-photon counting at wavelengths of 0.9 to 1.6um.
News from Goodrich Optical and Space Systems (17 January 2006)
PLC makes hotel towels cleaner
User Application Article PLC helps hotels, hospitals and other public facilities process their own roller towels rather than send them to commercial laundries. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (17 January 2006)
Keynote speakers at Fieldbus assembly
Fieldbus Foundation announces keynote speakers for its 2006 General Assembly, to be held at the Ritz Carlton Portman Hotel in Shanghai, China, from 28th February to 1st March.
News from Fieldbus Foundation (17 January 2006)
Rotary valve aids food production pilot
User Application Article Seeking improved performance and reliability from its pilot plant in Fermoy, Co Cork, Moorepark Technology chose Rota Val to supply a custom-designed rotary valve for its spray drier.
News from Rota Val (17 January 2006)
Sensors site shows up at Mtec
Sensorland will be at the forthcoming Mtec exhibition at the NEC Birmingham.
News from Sensorland (17 January 2006)
Camera cuts the cost of thermographic measurements
Real-time thermographic measurements within the midwave range (2-5um) do not have to be expensive, according to InfraTec.
News from InfraTec (17 January 2006)
Test exhibition includes free presentations
The 23rd Instrumentation, Analysis and Testing exhibition will take place on 8th March 2006 at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, UK.
News from Engineering Integrity Society (17 January 2006)
Micro precision systems on show at MDT
EMS now represents the entire product range of the world renowned Faulhaber Group and will be exhibiting group products from MPS and FTB for the first time at MDT 2006. Brochure Available
News from EMS (17 January 2006)
US patent protects heating process
Inditherm has been granted a US patent for the electrical connection that distributes a safe low-voltage current to the unique carbon polymer on which its heating systems are based.
News from Inditherm (17 January 2006)
Steel universal joints offer choice of bearings
Metric size steel universal joints with friction bearings and needle bearings are available in single or double jointed versions.
News from Winco (17 January 2006)
Service unites engineers with business partners
Engineers seeking business partners for their latest technological discovery can now take advantage of a free service by London Technology Network.
News from London Technology Network (17 January 2006)
Desulphurisation plant set for Kilroot
AMEC and Alstom have won a multi-million-pound contract to fit new environmental technology to two existing 220MW coal/oil-fired generating units at the Kilroot power station in Northern Ireland.
News from AMEC (17 January 2006)
Alarm management software cuts out nuisance
U.C.ME-OPC version 5.5 introduces new functionality that is helping customers to eliminate nuisance alarms.
News from Control-See Software Solutions (17 January 2006)
Key Middle East role for Cameron
Sontay has appointed John Cameron to the key role of Sales Manager in the Middle East.
News from Sontay (17 January 2006)
Sherwood Technology adopts new name
Sherwood Technology has changed its name to DataLase, with immediate effect.
News from DataLase (17 January 2006)
Apprentices progress in multiskill scheme
The Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education has held a presentation evening to celebrate the groundbreaking achievements of trainee apprentices.
News from Grimsby Institute (17 January 2006)
Conference to focus on sickness and rehabilitation
The Health and Safety Executive's manufacturing sector is announcing a 'best practice' conference on rehabilitation and managing sickness absence among employees in manufacturing industries.
News from Health and Safety Executive (17 January 2006)
Free EN 294 machinery safety distance calculator
Procter Machinery Guarding is offering a free Safety Distance Calculator for establishing the required safety distances and heights of machine guards in accordance with BS EN 294. Brochure Available
News from Procter Machine Guarding (17 January 2006)
Improving PAT productivity and profitability
Seaward Electronic is introducing a new concept aimed at helping contractors involved in portable appliance testing to improve productivity and profitability, while reducing costs at the same time. Brochure Available
News from Seaward Electronic (17 January 2006)
Pressure mapping at MTec
Analogue and Digital Services, UK agent for Tekscan for the past eight years, will be showing pressure mapping technology at MTec on stand D100 Hall 11.
News from Analogue and Digital Services (16 January 2006)
Progressive cavity pump brings benefits
Robbins and Myers introduces the 2000 HS to replace more expensive piston pumps and higher maintenance open conveyor systems for dewatered sludge transfer in municipal wastewater treatment.
News from Robbins and Myers (16 January 2006)
Autodesk buys Alias for $197 million
Autodesk has has bought Alias for $197 million in cash after announcing its plans to do so in October 2005.
News from Autodesk (16 January 2006)
Compressed air unit reduces low pressure losses
Compair has introduced the Airstation, a modular range of compressed air units designed to provide constant high quality compressed air and reduce low pressure losses.
News from CompAir UK (16 January 2006)
Dozen design specials for diverter valves
User Application Article Rota Val has designed and produced 12 diverter valves for a French pharmaceutical company.
News from Rota Val (16 January 2006)
Castrol celebrates 10 years with Albion
User Application Article Following the success of a third regular review of its coolant and chemical wash management contract with Albion Automotive, Castrol is celebrating being on site for ten years.
News from Castrol UK (16 January 2006)
Thermoplastic suits extreme environments
Peek Polyketone from Kopex is an engineering thermoplastic with qualities that make it suitable for use within extreme and demanding environments. Brochure Available
News from Kopex International (16 January 2006)
Valves help waste removal in automotive firms
User Application Article Valves from Durapipe have been used in water recycling systems developed by Kurion Technologies and installed in factories that provide services to the automotive industry in France and Sweden.
News from Durapipe UK (16 January 2006)
Team to provide bespoke design for gearboxes
Renold Gears launches bespoke design and manufacturing service from its factory in Milnrow for all units in its HC range of helical and bevel helical gearboxes.
News from Renold Gears (16 January 2006)
Report explains Reach chemical rules
Rapra review report, called "EU regulation of chemicals: Reach", describes key facts of the existing EU chemical control measures and the objectives of the future chemicals policy.
News from Smithers Rapra (16 January 2006)
Infra-red sightglass gets Atex approval
An Atex infra-red sightglass, the Ex-Port from Hawk IR, has been certified for use in Zones one and two hazardous areas. Brochure Available
News from Hawk IR International (16 January 2006)
Oil-free compressed air for sensitive industries
Boge Compressors has launched oil-free piston compressors that provide 100% oilless compression at up to 15bar gauge. Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (16 January 2006)
Optical group sees wisdom of clean compressed air
User Application Article To maintain standards of hygiene and ensure that its patients and staff are protected from bacterial infection, the Optical Express and Dental Clinic group uses compressed air generators from Jun-Air.
News from Gast Group - Jun-Air (16 January 2006)
Laser modules generate accurate line or cross
Photonic Products develops range of compact and affordable laser modules generating an accurate line or cross at 635 or 650nm with uniform intensity distribution. Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products (16 January 2006)
Misumi launches updated CAD online portal.
Misumi has launched its updated CAD online portal.
News from Misumi (16 January 2006)
More versions for photocell
IFM Electronic introduces versions of its mid-range photocell, which hit the market in the middle of last year and is claimed to be the best value performer the O5 range. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (16 January 2006)
Telemetry unit transmits data wirelessly
J1 single-channel telemetry system with intelligent power transmission from Caesar DataSystems is for wireless transmission of sensor data from rotating objects.
News from Caesar DataSystems (16 January 2006)
Kerrco to sell GE Fanuc products in Ireland
GE Fanuc Automation has appointed Kerrco Automation as its distributor for all of Ireland. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (16 January 2006)
Glass spheres reduce manufacturing costs
Potters Industries is pushing the benefits of using engineered glass microsphere particles.
News from Potters Industries (16 January 2006)
Ceramet opens Australian plant
Ceramet Technologies opens high-technology manufacturing plant in Ballarat, Australia.
News from Ceramet Technologies (16 January 2006)
Gearbox and geared motor makers take global view
The European market for gearboxes and geared motors is facing intense competition from Asian and eastern European manufacturers that are luring end users through competitive pricing strategies.
News from Frost and Sullivan (16 January 2006)
New opportunities in French electric drives market
Valued at $305.0 million in 2004, the French electric drives market is likely to reach $347.4 million by 2011 at a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%.
News from Frost and Sullivan (16 January 2006)
Machine vision camera boasts triple XGA resolution
Designed for machine vision, the CV-M9CL three-CCD camera features high resolution, progressive scan, chromatic shading reduction, a CameraLink interface and a fast readout rate.
News from JAI (16 January 2006)
Traditional sensors come under pressure
With monitoring and process control playing a pivotal role in ensuring that the processes are within operational limits, demand for process instrumentation is seeing a steady increase.
News from Frost and Sullivan (16 January 2006)
Membrane separation technologies set to evolve
Among the numerous applications for membrane separation technologies, scientists have been challenged mostly by fuel cells.
News from Frost and Sullivan (16 January 2006)
Temperature controllers grow in complexity
Multiple-loop industrial electronic temperature controllers are purchased for multiple zone applications, and the number of loops in these is increasing, according to a new study.
News from Venture Development Corp (16 January 2006)
Robots chosen for palletising cell duties
Kuka Robotics has been selected by SEIS Group of Huntington Beach, California to supply its Kuka KR 180 PA palletising robot and PalletTech palletising software for SEIS' new palletising cells.
News from Kuka Robotics (16 January 2006)
Field service engineers hit the road
Seventy fuel efficient Vauxhall Corsa cars have been delivered to electrical testing specialist Epsilon Test Services for its entire UK force of field service engineers.
News from Epsilon Test Services (16 January 2006)
Errors prove accuracy of short-circuit calculator
ArCad's short circuit calculator can now handle input data tolerances and tracks error propagation.
News from ArcAd (16 January 2006)
Pneumatic actuators cover larger valves
Two new ranges of CH-air quarter turn rack and pinion pneumatic actuators cover large-diameter butterfly valves and high-torque ball valves.
News from J+J Automation UK (16 January 2006)
Catalogue covers dimensional metrology
A new catalogue covers a full range of dimensional metrology products and systems.
News from Mahr Federal (16 January 2006)
Actuator selection is as easy as ABC
Two new ranges of CH-air rack and pinion quarter turn pneumatic actuators to compliment an existing high quality ATEX approved range.
News from J+J Automation UK (16 January 2006)
Rules based design automation in Las Vegas
DriveWorks will be showing the latest release of its rules based design automation software for companies that design and engineer to order, at SolidWorks World 2006 in Las Vegas.
News from DriveWorks (16 January 2006)
Time is right for expanded UK tooling operation
Global PET tooling specialist R+D Tool and Engineering has confirmed that its UK operation will be relocating to a larger purpose-built facility in July 2006.
News from R&D Tool and Engineering (16 January 2006)
Cordsets interface M12 components with Ethernet
Harting has introduced a range of shielded overmoulded cordsets for interfacing M12 system components within industrial Ethernet systems.
News from Harting (16 January 2006)
Michelle Aldous Receives BOHS Peter Isaac Award
Michelle Aldous of Sypol is the 2005 winner of the BOHS 'Working for a Healthier Workplace - The Peter Isaac Award', which recognises outstanding contributions to the reduction of ill-health at work.
News from British Occupational Hygiene Society (16 January 2006)
Lord Newton to head Buncefield investigation
Health and Safety Commission appoints Right Hon. Lord Newton of Braintree as independent chairman of the board supervising the investigation into the Buncefield oil depot incident in December 2005.
News from Health and Safety Executive (16 January 2006)
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