News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 12 March
to Saturday 18 March 2006
CFB boiler to reduce emissions in Finland
Contract for the design, supply and erection of a peat- and biomass-fired circulating fluidised-bed boiler island at combined heat and power plant in Tornio, northern Finland.
News from Foster Wheeler (17 March 2006)
Line scanner keeps check on kiln temperatures
Shell scanner uses infra-red sensor to check continuously the temperature of all areas of a kiln to create a thermal profile, letting management monitor kiln thermal profiles in real time.
News from Innovative Data Communications (17 March 2006)
Keeping process control in tune
Tuning package gives process control engineers direct input into the process identification phase and provides easy comparison of test results.
News from Contek Systems (17 March 2006)
Flowmeter helps meet LPCD guidelines
Data logging capacity of pump testing system means flowmeter can simultaneously log flow and pressure information without the requirement of a costly external data logger. Brochure Available
News from Katronic Technologies (17 March 2006)
Subcontracting show set for record
More than 200 companies expected to be showcasing their products and services to potential buyers at subcontracting exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham, from 16th to 18th May.
News from Subcon (17 March 2006)
Show visitors to see world water record contender
Subcon 2006 will give visitors one of the first chances to see the Quicksilver boat and learn more about the history of the world water speed record and the engineering story behind the project.
News from Subcon (17 March 2006)
Paper plant updates communcations
User Application Article Paper production company benefits from quick, reliable and secure access to high quality data using standards-based connectivity. Brochure Available
News from MatrikonOPC (17 March 2006)
Open day to celebrate new UK headquarters
To mark the opening of its 2600m2 UK headquarters in Northampton, polymer bearings and energy chains manufacturer is holding an open day on Wednesday 29th March. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK (17 March 2006)
Fastener maker celebrates 156th birthday
UK manufacturer of push-on fasteners enters 156th year of production in 2006 and celebrates 500 million push-on fasteners being made every year.
News from Baker and Finnemore (17 March 2006)
Gearing technology provides aerospace benefits
Two types of aerospace applications benefit from the zero backlash, repeatability and high torque of gearing technology - space based and land based applications.
News from Servotechnic (17 March 2006)
Frankfurt show a marker for fluid handling firm
Provider of fluid handling products sees Achema 2006 as a significant marker in its drive to provide a more integrated range of processing equipment throughout all the countries in which it operates.
News from AxFlow (17 March 2006)
Tool kits help rolling bearing work
Two products that help speed up and simplify the mounting and dismounting of rolling bearings will help prevent unnecessary damage when mounting rolling bearings and will increase worker safety. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (17 March 2006)
Steel industry news sent direct to mobile phones
Wireless steel industry news reporting service for steelmaking sector business executives provides steel industry news direct to mobile phones and other wireless devices anywhere around the globe.
News from Steelonthenet.com (17 March 2006)
Heaters ease mounting work for bearings
Heaters for bearings and rotationally symmetric steel parts ease mounting work, improve safety and avoid contamination during the heating of workpieces up to 300kg. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (17 March 2006)
Students head for weighing certificate
Second group of students well on their way to completing course on the weighing aspects of legal metrology and gaining a national certificate of competence.
News from UK Weighing Federation (17 March 2006)
More control options for forktrucks
Modular fleet management technologies expanded to provide more comprehensive and flexible products for the forktruck industry.
News from Actiserve (UK) (17 March 2006)
Integrated functions in process modelling software
Process automation modelling system provides integrated diagram, text and data handling functions for the design, specification, simulation and documentation of process control systems.
News from ControlDraw (17 March 2006)
Chemical maker finds success from viscometer
User Application Article On-line intrinsically safe viscometer helps South African chemical manufacturer supply speciality polymers and chemical management systems to the water treatment, mining and pulp and paper industries. Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion (17 March 2006)
Keeping the pressure for motor racing tyres
Digital tyre pressure monitoring system uses pressure and temperature sensors together to identify a puncture, cross checking values with preset parameters defined by racing team engineers.
News from BERU F1 Systems (17 March 2006)
Saving energy feature at Airtech 2006
Industrial screw compressors and a demonstration of how a proactive approach to managing a compressed air system saves energy will be highlights at Airtech 2006 in Birmingham in May. Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (17 March 2006)
Network links devices in car plant
User Application Article System links more than 60 independent, intelligent devices at VW's Wolfsburg factory to guarantee availability and save time and money in engineering, design and commissioning.
News from Profibus Group (17 March 2006)
Ballscrews and nuts from components range
Range includes pre-loaded nuts, high lead C10 accuracy transport rolled type, rolled type ballscrew with C10 accuracy and a rectangular platform nut.
News from Ondrives/Rino Industries (17 March 2006)
Tester checks torque on bottle tops
Portable digital torque tester for accurate, digital measurement of bottle top torque has a 200 date and time stamped reading memory and can download data to a PC or printer. Brochure Available
News from Crane Electronics (17 March 2006)
Track system comes as kit of parts
Linear motion range for high load and high duty applications such as robot transfer systems for welding and assembly. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (17 March 2006)
Mass flowmeter extends plant control system
Transmitter with Foundation Fieldbus communications technology and compensated mass flow functionality adds to intelligent field device functionality of digital plant architecture.
News from Emerson Process Management (17 March 2006)
Four linear actuator models suit various uses
Linear actuators incorporate design features including a round, ground ball nut, a motor shaft supported by bearings rather than bushings, and limit switch and potentiometer options.
News from Warner Electric (Altra Industrial Motion) (17 March 2006)
Case study examines Airbus A380 project
A new case study examines the use of Mathcad at Stork Fokker Aerospace. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (17 March 2006)
Growth continues at IGE+XAO
In the second quarter of 2005-06 IGE+XAO recorded sustained growth in its business with a turnover of Eur 5,359,509 - an increase of 8% compared with the same period during 2004-05.
News from IGE+XAO UK (17 March 2006)
International directory of gas technology
Engineeringtalk readers can now reserve copies of the new edition of "Gastech, the international directory of gas technology", at the prepublication price.
News from Turret Group (17 March 2006)
Membranes and nanofibres explained online
Readers can find out all they need to know about the technical world of membranes and nanofibres from a new section on the Donaldson Membranes website.
News from Donaldson Membranes (17 March 2006)
Ball units handle heavy duties
Ondrives offers a range of ball units in its latest mechanical drive components catalogue.
News from Ondrives/Rino Industries (17 March 2006)
Indicators are smart to add monitoring functions
New smart indicators are intelligent devices that operate like standard neon indicators, but with added functionality. Brochure Available
News from Arcolectric (17 March 2006)
Ballscrew bearings come complete
A range of ballscrew bearing units features in the latest edition of the Ondrives mechanical drive components catalogue.
News from Ondrives/Rino Industries (17 March 2006)
Locknuts get a grip on bearing assemblies
Ondrives offers a range of locknuts for bearings in low carbon steel.
News from Ondrives/Rino Industries (17 March 2006)
Twin-pack sachets simplify two-component mixing
Easy-to-use twin-pack sachets provide an affordable solution for silicone compound users that want to avoid the use of scales and mixing equipment.
News from ACC Silicones (17 March 2006)
Laminate is ideal for ultraclean applications
For Achema 2006 Donaldson Membranes has added #6561 HEPA PTFE laminate to its Technical Products range.
News from Donaldson Membranes (17 March 2006)
Stainless steel motors clean up on mixers
User Application Article Advanced Engineering now offers its single- and multistage, inline, high-shear mixers with the option for stainless steel motors.
News from Marlin Stainless (17 March 2006)
Narrow-beam sensors spot small objects
Adjustable-field sensors deliver high-performance sensing with a visible Class 1 laser, tightly collimated sensing beams and precision background suppression.
News from Banner Engineering (17 March 2006)
Huntsman supports rapid prototyping event
Huntsman Advanced Materials has been named as one of two headline sponsors for the TCT 2006 Conference and Exhibition taking place in September.
News from TCT Conference and Exhibition (17 March 2006)
Alarm management software is more flexible
ProcessGuard V4.0 is the latest version of Matrikon's flagship Windows-based alarm management software application. Brochure Available
News from MatrikonOPC (17 March 2006)
Enterprise HMI systems: is the cost too high?
Technical Background Article Steven Hechtman asks why, when the rest of the world is getting along with inexpensive and standardised IT tools, do plant floor islands of information still exist?
News from Calmetrics Company (17 March 2006)
US bigwigs hold business forum
US Treasury Secretary leads forum for business and political leaders to discuss how they can remain competitive in the international market.
News from Ansys (17 March 2006)
Proposals to amend biocidal products regulations
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has published a consultative document seeking comments on proposals for the Biocidal Products (Amendment) Regulations 2006.
News from Health and Safety Executive (17 March 2006)
Linear motor stages are ready to connect
A new range of linear motor stages offers travel from 150mm to 2m. Brochure Available
News from Rockwell Automation Anorad (17 March 2006)
DRO advances planned for Mach 2006
Mach 2006 (15th to 19th May at Birmingham's NEC) sees third axis functionality added to low end, presettable digital readout instrument with fully functional numeric keyboard.
News from ACI (UK) (16 March 2006)
Board appointment at Foster Wheeler
Former Chief Financial Officer of NRG Energy takes a place on the board of directors at Foster Wheeler.
News from Foster Wheeler (16 March 2006)
Software extends control through the enterprise
Data integration software lets design, engineering and manufacturing organisations automate, control and manage data management processes throughout the extended enterprise.
News from Trubiquity (16 March 2006)
Milburn moves up at ITI
Provider of new product development consulting services announces promotion to the position of Vice President, Reliability Consulting.
News from ITI (16 March 2006)
Online service gives lift to elevator controls
User Application Article Online catalogue lets companies custom-configure optical encoders, inclinometers and other motion control devices that fit into their specific product designs in minutes rather than days.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (16 March 2006)
Learn geometric tolerancing at home
Training software lets users learn geometric tolerancing fundamentals at home, at their own pace and when it meets their schedule.
News from Effective Training (16 March 2006)
One-pass enough for corona treating system
Corona treating system for EPDM profiles makes it possible to treat multiple surfaces and difficult configurations with one-pass coverage, consistency and convenience.
News from Dyne Technology (16 March 2006)
The Lion, the Witch and the 3D modelling software
User Application Article 3D modelling software stars in recent movie blockbusters such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the Chronicles of Narnia. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (16 March 2006)
UK machine tool exports grow
Trade association says exports of metal working machine tools from the UK were worth £438 million, up 9.0% on 2004, while imports increased 6.1% to £404 million.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (16 March 2006)
Catalogue lists 50,000 MRO products
2072 page long maintenance, repair and operations product catalogue split into eight easy to navigate sections with an alphabetical index.
News from Buck & Hickman (16 March 2006)
Selection guide for drive system components
Updated free 360-page selection guide provides detailed specification data across complete range of drive system components.
News from Gudel UK (16 March 2006)
Pupils design hovercraft in science week project
School pupils design, build and race a fleet of hovercraft in project organised by Bradford University as part of a programme to get more pupils interested in science and engineering at university.
News from University of Bradford (16 March 2006)
Datasheets describe lens adapters
Technical datasheets describe high performance lens adapters characterised by their ability to complement the lenses they are used with to produce high resolution images with low distortion. Brochure Available
News from Resolve Optics (16 March 2006)
Deal secures rights to sell vibration test gear
UK exclusive distribution deal formalised for vibration test and calibration products as well as modal analysis excitation equipment.
News from Calibration Dynamics (16 March 2006)
AC drives help cut cheese into portions
User Application Article Bespoke cheese cutting machine provide precision portioning of blocks of cheese that weigh up to 85kg thanks to quick stop ability of AC drives.
News from Control Techniques (16 March 2006)
Infra-red cameras to look snappy at Nemex
Nemex (16th to 18th May at Birmingham's NEC) to see range of infra-red cameras including many standard features and options, with a choice of lenses for lower-end cameras. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (16 March 2006)
Efficient chip making helped by sensors
User Application Article Vibration sensors monitor the vibration levels of vibratory feeders and conveyors at chip producers, from raw potatoes to finished chips.
News from Monitran (16 March 2006)
More connections for rapid flow modelling
Third release in one and a half years of rapid flow modelling and thermal analysis engineering software for engineering designers introduces CAD connections for Pro/Engineer, Solidworks and UGS' NX.
News from Fluent (16 March 2006)
Fastener supplier scores with quick delivery
User Application Article When a precision sheet metalworking company urgently needed to produce a prototype assembly for a potential new customer, a fastener supplier reacted immediately helping the firm win additional work.
News from Northern Precision (16 March 2006)
Non-metallic conduit provides EMC protection
Flexible non-metallic electrical conduit provides high levels of EMC screening to protect critical machinery which must not be subject to interference.
News from Kopex International (16 March 2006)
Laminate filter for chemical industries
Hepa PTFE laminate aimed at the chemical and pharmaceutical industries for applications in contamination-free environments, ensuring the purity of products being handled and processed.
News from Donaldson Membranes (16 March 2006)
Vices let manufacturer practice what it preaches
User Application Article Company that designs and makes all its own workholding equipment has been incorporating vices into its production line to increase productivity. Brochure Available
News from Roemheld UK (16 March 2006)
Online aftermarket service uses 3D publisher
User Application Article Online aftermarket service uses publishing method that allows use of compressed, high fidelity, 3D data directly in applications such as web publishing, information sharing and design verification. Brochure Available
News from Lattice Technology (16 March 2006)
PLM software updated to meet directives
Software lets manufacturers subject to environmental regulations increase product compliance and reduce failure rates by building compliance considerations into the design phase of their products.
News from Siemens PLM Software (16 March 2006)
One year deal for technical recruitment web site
European multidisciplinary consultancy awards 12 month contract to provide the company with online recruitment services.
News from JobsGroup.net (16 March 2006)
Direct link for CADCAM partner programme
Automation design process software added to partner programme that aims to bring together companies specialising in CADCAM and CAE products.
News from IronCAD (16 March 2006)
Pneumatic valves are smaller and lighter
A new pneumatic valve series for low-flow electronics and handling applications addresses the challenges posed by ongoing miniaturisation of control systems.
News from Bosch Rexroth - Pneumatics (16 March 2006)
Seminars address power quality
Nationwide series of free one-day seminars aims to address power quality problems and offer help to staff at all levels of an organisation from business managers to engineers and technicians.
News from Copper Development Association (16 March 2006)
Package deals bring industrial gases together
Two new packages combining key welding, metal cutting, shielding, inerting and other industrial gases products and services offer comprehensive support to UK industry.
News from BOC (16 March 2006)
Fietz secures CEO position
Berlin-based Innominate Security Technologies has appointed Joachim Fietz as Chief Executive Officer.
News from Innominate Security Technologies (16 March 2006)
Overmoulding aids heat-exchange reliability
Calorplast's thermoplastic heat exchangers are manufactured using a novel overmoulding technique.
News from Chemical Process Solutions (16 March 2006)
Railcar springs are put to the test
User Application Article Seoul Metropolitan Railway Transit Corporation is using a MultiTest 10-i twin column test frame system for testing a variety of springs in its electric railcars. Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin (16 March 2006)
Toggle switches reverse polarity
Universal reversing polarity toggle switches are used to change the direction of permanent magnet motors.
News from Cole Hersee (16 March 2006)
Air conditioners get to the bottom of cooling
Enclosure air conditioners provide more flexibility and increased efficiency when the heat source is concentrated in the lower portion of the enclosure.
News from Ice Qube (16 March 2006)
Filtered fan system is most powerful yet
The IQ800FP is the newest edition of Ice Qube's filtered fan systems.
News from Ice Qube (16 March 2006)
Heat exchangers remove more energy
Featuring both crossflow and counterflow designs, convoluted core heat exchangers provide as much as 99W/C of closed-loop heat removal capacity.
News from Ice Qube (16 March 2006)
Systems Material Handling is master distributor
Anderson Power Products has franchised Systems Material Handling (SMH) as master distributor serving the materials handling and motive power markets.
News from Anderson Power Products (16 March 2006)
Fastener show makes it easy for buyers
Visitors attending Fastener Fair Coventry will have exclusive access to suppliers that specialise in serving the fastener industry in the UK and Ireland.
News from Fastener Fair (16 March 2006)
Corona treatment comes to the benchtop
The Tantec benchtop Labtec unit is designed for the corona treatment of small polymer parts.
News from Dyne Technology (16 March 2006)
3D viewer liberates manufacturing data
User Application Article With Catia's 3D XML viewer, 3D manufacturing data are not restricted to the engineering department that has Catia software installed on its workstations.
News from CDC (CNC Design Consultants) (16 March 2006)
Exhibition is virtually sold out
Visitors to MACH will have the opportunity to see a wider range of products and services.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (16 March 2006)
Hall sensor puts linear motors in position
Technotion has developed a second-generation Hall sensor, building on the success of its original design released in 2004.
News from Tecnotion (16 March 2006)
Industrial machine vision is upgraded
Industrial Vision Systems has released Service Pack 9 for NeuroCheck 5.1 - its platform for industrial machine vision.
News from Industrial Vision Systems (16 March 2006)
Distribution deal spans 14 years and counting
Chem Resist Group is the UK's longest-running distributor of Pan World magnetically coupled pumps, with 14 years experience of the range.
News from Chem Resist Group (16 March 2006)
Self-priming pump claims speed record
The GV self-priming pump is capable of priming 5m in less then 2min, making it the fastest of its type.
News from Chem Resist Group (16 March 2006)
Solvent roadshow set to visit Yorkshire
Dates and location are to be set shortly for the next EnSolv Roadshow which will visit Yorkshire. Brochure Available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (16 March 2006)
Airmovers exploit the Coanda effect
Airmovers featured in the latest edition of the Ondrives catalogue are ideal for conveying light materials and for extracting fumes.
News from Ondrives/Rino Industries (16 March 2006)
Screws come in aluminium and titanium
Among the many fasteners offered by Ondrives are a range of aluminium and titanium screws.
News from Ondrives/Rino Industries (16 March 2006)
Ball and socket joints join mechanical components
Ondrives offers a range of ball and socket joints in its latest mechanical components catalogue.
News from Ondrives/Rino Industries (16 March 2006)
Newsletter focuses on sealing and bolting
The latest "Global Connexions" newsletter features a number of sealing and bolting product applications stories. Brochure Available
News from James Walker and Co (16 March 2006)
RPM technology explained at NDES
RuleStream will demonstrate its latest NET-based software at the 2006 National Design Engineering show (NDES) during National Manufacturing Week.
News from RuleStream Corp (16 March 2006)
Control valve solutions go online
A new website showcases CCI's control valve solutions newsletter, which covers application demands and the crucial role that severe service valves play in maintaining plant performance.
News from CCI (16 March 2006)
Inadequate safe system of work leads to fine
West Coast Traincare was fined £13,000 following a prosecution brought by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after a train maintenance worker's hand was run over by a train.
News from Health and Safety Executive (16 March 2006)
Simulation software updated with flow solver
Flow solver lets users analyse complex filling conditions and components with extremely thin walls, and is included in latest version of casting simulation software.
News from Magma (15 March 2006)
MIG welding wire in smaller packs
Mid-volume users can benefit from 100kg version of stainless steel MIG welding wire pack with same accessories as used on 250kg version. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (15 March 2006)
Chemical show sees growing interest
Of the around 200 British exhibitors, more than one-third will be exhibiting at Achema for the first time in Frankfurt on 15th May. Brochure Available
News from Dechema (15 March 2006)
Gearboxes aid aluminium production
User Application Article Gearboxes deliver increased power and torque at aluminium mill yet occupy the same footprint as the existing gearboxes while reducing installation downtime.
News from David Brown Engineering (15 March 2006)
Checking the gloss for attractive products
Gloss measurement instrument can ensure that a wide range of products look attractive to customers.
News from Rhopoint Instruments (15 March 2006)
High resolution thermal imaging at low price
High performance, high resolution, fully radiometric 320 x 240 pixel array, thermal imaging camera claimed to be a technology breakthrough in the low cost thermal imaging market.
News from Impac Infrared (15 March 2006)
Live video monitor improves DRO performance
Integrating live video monitor lets DRO perform inspection routines by combining camera feed and a crosshair generator or video edge detection with geometric functionality.
News from ACI (UK) (15 March 2006)
Robot to show jigsaw skills at Mach 2006
Robot with updated vision software, which makes programming easier, will be demonstrating its versatile skills at Mach 2006 (15th to 19th May at Birmingham's NEC) in hall five on stand 5090. Brochure Available
News from KUKA Automation + Robotics (15 March 2006)
Course gets to grips with hand-arm vibration
Five-day course on management of occupational exposure to hand-arm vibration to begin in May with a second course scheduled for October 2006. Brochure Available
News from Institute of Acoustics (15 March 2006)
Leeds firm gets health and safety accreditation
Accreditation for occupational health and safety management awarded to Leeds-based actuation, projects and service company.
News from Rotork Exeeco (15 March 2006)
Refrigerant gas detectors can be integrated
Dual wavelength infra-red refrigerant gas sensors can be integrated into monitoring systems and used in refrigeration plant rooms where detection of HCFC and HFC refrigerant is required.
News from Edinburgh Instruments (15 March 2006)
Wireless network includes heat flow sensors
SPC ready wireless sensor network includes heat flow sensors, data acquisition and digital processing modules and analysis, visualisation and control software.
News from Pangaea Technology (15 March 2006)
Software gains optional turbine blade module
Turbine blade inspection added to inspection software, which automates the inspection process by running user-recorded macros or part programs. Brochure Available
News from Metris (15 March 2006)
Drive designers can get help from web site
On-line design service for engineers that frequently design belt-drive systems, allowing them to fine tune a design and check the theoretical performance before specifying components. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (15 March 2006)
Near-infra-red analyser platform expanded
Near-infra-red analyser provides common platform of method, procedure and data transferability of analytical quality control methods along product development and scale-up processes.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (15 March 2006)
3D printers double speed with no resolution loss
Rapid prototyping printers still achieve the same high resolution, while doubling the potential work output through the machines, and with no increase in price. Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers (15 March 2006)
Drive maker surpasses WEEE directive
With established recycling scheme, drive maker is ahead of European WEEE directive that will oblige manufacturers to take back and recycle certain types of electrical and electronic equipment.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (15 March 2006)
320 x 160 infra-red camera with choice of lenses
Entry-level infra-red 320 x 160 pixel infra-red camera has standard 23-degree lens plus wide-angle and telephoto lenses so it can be used for longer range inspection. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (15 March 2006)
Widening the scope for infra-red cameras
Firm claims it has a camera to suit every infra-red application, whether the need is for portable or fixed mounted, imaging or radiometric measurement, stand-alone or networked. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (15 March 2006)
Masking resins suit complex sensitive shapes
Masking resins save time in metal finishing, protect critical surfaces and suit complex sensitive shapes such as turbine blades and medical orthopaedic implants, such as knee joint components.
News from Intertronics (15 March 2006)
PAT software range streamlined
PAT software range streamlined to help those involved in portable appliance testing improve productivity and profitability. Brochure Available
News from Seaward Electronic (15 March 2006)
Tool translates between CAD systems
CAD product suite provides bidirectional translation between Catia V5's Revision 16 and other leading CAD and visualisation systems.
News from Theorem Solutions (15 March 2006)
Support deal for noise and vibration software
Bruel and Kjaer to support Maya HTT's noise and vibration software products and active software maintenance contracts that it recently acquired when it bought MTS.
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (15 March 2006)
Contract won for Kuwait ethylene-glycol unit
Engineering, procurement and construction supervision contract for a grassroots ethylene-glycol unit to be built at Shuaiba Industrial Area, Kuwait.
News from Foster Wheeler (15 March 2006)
Good three years forecast for HMI hardware
World market for HMI hardware (operator interfaces) will increase to over US$1.9 billion by 2009, experiencing a CAGR of 6.4%, according to a recent forecast.
News from IMS Research (15 March 2006)
Mould maker grows thanks to CADCAM software
User Application Article CADCAM software and a team of designers help Yorkshire-based mould maker to grow at a time when many British toolmakers are cutting staff numbers, or closing down all together. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (15 March 2006)
Robots get injection moulding package
Injection moulding function package will let users integrate robots into any injection moulding machine from 90 to 5500tonne with less installation and engineering time.
News from Kuka Robotics (15 March 2006)
Software keeps Formula One company on track
Manufacturing company to use software to design and manufacture high-end composite parts for the motor sports industry, including all Formula One projects.
News from Vistagy (15 March 2006)
Large display and Ethernet for industrial recorder
Industrial recorder combines 180mm chart width with a large dot-matrix (181 x 16) vacuum fluorescent display and Ethernet capability.
News from Yokogawa UK (15 March 2006)
Full house criticises UK energy policy
Nearly 400 engineers turned out in force at Reading University on 8th March and unanimously agreed that the Government is not doing enough to avert an energy crisis.
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (15 March 2006)
Junction boxes consolidate quick-disconnect wiring
New low-profile M12 eurofast junction boxes provide efficiency and versatility for quick-disconnect wiring consolidation.
News from Turck (15 March 2006)
Vapour degreaser orders show continued trust
The finishing industry continues to accept that the cleaning of finished or semi-finished parts is achieved best using solvent vapour degreasing. Brochure Available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (15 March 2006)
Free trial for helical beam shaft couplings
Abssac is so confident that its shaft coupling product can have an operational advantage over other styles of devices it is offering a free coupling to test, to prove the point. Brochure Available
News from Abssac (15 March 2006)
Silicone sponge has standards covered
MagniCell closed cell silicone sponge is now available in five standard ASTM D-1056-00 grades in addition to FDA/BgVV compliant grades.
News from MTI Leewood (15 March 2006)
Magnetically driven pumps handle negative heads
Affetti Pumps' self-priming magnetically driven pumps are now available for negative head applications up to 4m.
News from Chemical Process Solutions (15 March 2006)
Interface modules maximise wiring density
New DIN-rail mounted interfaces connect a high-density cable from a PLC or electronic control system to terminal blocks where wiring from field devices is terminated.
News from Molex UK (15 March 2006)
Pumps are both ecological and economical
Just a few weeks after obtaining ISO14001 environmental certification, PCM has released the EcoMoineau Series - a new range of pumps dedicated to environmental markets.
News from PCM Pompes (15 March 2006)
HSE prosecutes following fall from height fatality
HSE PROSECUTES FOLLOWING FALL FROM HEIGHT FATALITY.
News from Health and Safety Executive (15 March 2006)
New challenges for the HSE
The Chief Executive of the Health and Safety Executive Geoffrey Podger, in a speech at the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health conference, has set out the challenges facing a modern regulator.
News from Health and Safety Executive (15 March 2006)
Risks from asbestos-containing textured coatings
New research on asbestos confirms that risks from asbestos containing textured coatings (TCs) are much lower than previously thought.
News from Health and Safety Executive (15 March 2006)
Training in PAT testing in the workplace
Electrical safety testing specialist Seaward Electronic offers a range of training courses covering all the practical issues associated with portable appliance testing (PAT) in the workplace. Brochure Available
News from Seaward Electronic (15 March 2006)
PAT software streamlined
Seaward Electronic, a market leader in workplace electrical safety testing, has streamlined its PATGuard software range as part of its new PATSolutions concept. Brochure Available
News from Seaward Electronic (15 March 2006)
PAS 56 to become British Standard BS 25999 series
PAS 56:2003 has set the benchmark for Business Continuity Management (BCM) worldwide and is soon to become a British Standard.
News from BSI British Standards (15 March 2006)
Software simplifies risk assessment and CE marking
Safexpert is a complete software solution for manufacturers, planners and designers of plant/machinery, providing hazard assessments for plant and machinery, safety engineering and project management.
News from IBF Automatisierungs und Sicherheitstechnik (15 March 2006)
CAM provides more than cost savings
User Application Article Implementing CAM software is about more than just cost saving, it's about meeting your customers' needs, at the quality they want, in the timescales they need, at a price they will pay.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (14 March 2006)
Intelligent upgrade comes with a discount
3Dconnexion users in Northern Europe can now upgrade their existing motion controller to a top-of-the-range SpacePilot at a significantly discounted price.
News from 3Dconnexion (14 March 2006)
Tool unites design with CFD analysis
CFD-CADalyzer is billed as the perfect tool for both CAD engineers and CFD analysts to perform design-level analysis with a simple and intuitive interface.
News from ESI Group (14 March 2006)
Convertor brings legacy signals to new kit
A frequency to current/voltage convertor enables legacy pulse emitting devices to communicate with new equipment requiring current or voltage inputs. Brochure Available
News from Lee-Dickens (14 March 2006)
Composite design keeps Renault competitive at F1
User Application Article The Renault F1 Team used FiberSIM software to design and manufacture composite parts for its R26 racing car, which the team launched in Monaco in January 2006.
News from Vistagy (14 March 2006)
Chinese order further fluidised beds
Subsidiaries of Foster Wheeler's Global Power Group have been awarded a contract by a unit of the China National Petrochemical Corp to supply two 75MWe circulating fluidised-bed boilers.
News from Foster Wheeler (14 March 2006)
Sensor measures window stall forces
The model 10293 universal window pinch force sensor is now available with a larger capacity force element to effectively measure window stall forces.
News from Sensor Developments (14 March 2006)
Data logger upgrades to cool duties
The popular ACR SmartButton data logger can now monitor down to -40C.
News from JDL (Just Data Loggers) (14 March 2006)
German company adopts parent's name
Amberg-based company web2CAD TraceParts is changing its name to TraceParts.
News from TraceParts (14 March 2006)
Ethernet switch puts eight lines on the panel
The ESC TP08 Ethernet switch is the first of a range of compact IP30 devices developed for use inside industrial control panels.
News from Harting (14 March 2006)
Packaging protects metal parts in storage
Novel packaging for creating a protective, corrosion-free zone around metal parts stored inside is now available in individual bags, flat stock and shrink film.
News from Birchwood Casey (14 March 2006)
Sensor stops pumps running dry
A novel low cost sensor can be used to protect any pump against dry running.
News from IBJ Technology (14 March 2006)
Simpler, safer and smarter at Achema
Colder Products Company will highlight cost-effective connection solutions that make fluid transfer processes simpler, safer and smarter at Achema 2006.
News from Colder Products (14 March 2006)
How to specify linear motion guides - Part 2
Technical Background Article In the second instalment of his series of educational articles, Bob Love, Technical Manager at THK UK, aims to demystify the jargon associated with linear motion guides.
News from THK UK (14 March 2006)
2006 Masterclass on Working at Heights
The EurOHSE 2006 Masterclass on Working at Heights will be presented by Geoff Hornby, Alex Sammut and Paul Ramsden of ISAC UK on 9 November 2006 at the Imperial Hotel, Russell Square, London.
News from Angel Business Communications (14 March 2006)
International market leads CADCAM advance
The international market has been the main source of Missler Software's prosperity in 2005, with 65% of all TopSolid licences being sold outside France
News from Missler Software (13 March 2006)
Success for sensors and systems show
According to organiser Trident Exhibitions, the recent Mtec exhibition was a success for all involved.
News from Trident Exhibitions (13 March 2006)
Polyethylenes and polystyrenes come to Ireland
Distrupol Ireland has been appointed distributor for Innovene's Rigidex high density polyethylenes.
News from Distrupol (13 March 2006)
Fanless touch panel survives industrial tasks
A compact fanless touch panel computer is designed particularly for heavy-duty environments.
News from Axiomtek (13 March 2006)
Seminar to explain compressed air system issues
A morning seminar aims to clarify the new hazardous waste regulations and existing oil storage regulations specific to compressed air system issues.
News from British Compressed Air Society (13 March 2006)
Yawei takes charge of Chinese operations
Datapaq has appointed Zhang Yawei as its new Chief Representative and General Manager in China.
News from Datapaq (13 March 2006)
PCI Express frame grabber upgrades machine vision
The X64-CL Express from Dalsa Coreco is a CameraLink frame grabber based on the PCI Express interface - the next generation bus interface technology for PCs. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (13 March 2006)
Panel PCs offer a choice of fieldbuses
Panel PCs can be adapted for control and visualisation tasks, machine-oriented operation, measurement and parameter setting or for image processing. Brochure Available
News from Lenze (13 March 2006)
Consultants use in-depth knowledge of industry
Key Recruitment has been dedicated to the manufacturing and process control industries for over 13 years.
News from Key Recruitment UK (13 March 2006)
Portal focuses on contractors and specifiers
Fluke has joined Voltimum, the European electrical Internet portal aimed at electrical contractors and specifiers. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (13 March 2006)
Safety system takes the strain at Terminal 5
User Application Article A novel modular safety system monitors the strain on and power to the tethering system used in the construction of the control tower for Heathrow's Terminal 5. Brochure Available
News from Sensor-Technik UK (13 March 2006)
Chancellor urged to improve investment climate
According to EAMA's 2006 budget submission, an improved climate to invest is key to reversing the eight-year decline in investment in UK manufacturing.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (13 March 2006)
Control software turns to laser marking
The PC based A3200 software machine control system is now available with the Nmark galvo control package for vector and graphics based laser marking applications. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech (13 March 2006)
Conference delegates celebrate funding boost
Over a hundred delegates attended the recent Powdermatrix Evolution conference.
News from Powdermatrix (13 March 2006)
Acquisition to create major force in motors
European motor manufacturer ATB is aiming to take over the UK's Brook Crompton, creating a group with a combined turnover approaching Eur 400 million.
News from ATB Morley (13 March 2006)
Twin-wire system speeds cladding processes
A novel twin-wire system doubles the deposition rate in weld overlay cladding processes.
News from Arc Energy Resources (13 March 2006)
Solvent switch helps answer environmental concerns
User Application Article BAE Systems' Electronics site has shifted from trichloroethylene to 3M Novec HFE-72DE fluid from Acota for the solvent cleaning of delicate sonar transducers during manufacture.
News from 3M UK Electro-Telecom Division (13 March 2006)
Flashback arrestors safeguard welding
The comprehensive range of Murex Saffire flashback arrestors is featured in new technical literature available from the company. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (13 March 2006)
CNR signs for valve management
Severn Unival has been selected to provide a total valve management service for the control and choke valve population for all CNR's assets in the UK North Sea.
News from Severn Glocon (13 March 2006)
Hydrodynamic studies improve F1 fuel flow
User Application Article BAE Systems has helped Formula 1 Team McLaren Mercedes prepare for the 2006 Formula 1 season by improving fuel management in its cars via smoothed particle hydrodynamics.
News from BAE Systems (13 March 2006)
Machine safety fences meet robotic standards
A complete range of machine safety fence components includes single and double doors. Brochure Available
News from MiniTec UK (13 March 2006)
Absorbent granules reduce oil contamination
A series of recent independent tests has confirmed that contained absorbents or cellulose based absorbent granules like Spilkleen Plus can minimise the risk of machinery damage.
News from Fosse Liquitrol (13 March 2006)
Partners celebrate a decade of F1 collaboration
BAE Systems celebrates a decade as a technology partner for Team McLaren Mercedes during 2006, and the company marked the anniversary with an event at the McLaren Technology Centre
News from BAE Systems (13 March 2006)
Polyurethane timing belts add 15mm pitch option
Brecoflex BAT and BATK polyurethane timing belts feature a curved arc tooth profile with improved tooth shear strength characteristics for higher efficiency and optimised force transmission.
News from Transmission Developments (13 March 2006)
Release agent helps rubber bond to metal
When a moulding process requires rubber adhesion to a metal insert, Huron Technologies reckons its new EZR324 semipermanent mould release agent is the ideal product.
News from Huron Technologies (13 March 2006)
Coatings provide fast, clean mould release
Mould release coatings are formulated to eliminate many of the problems related to moulding composite friction materials.
News from Huron Technologies (13 March 2006)
Custom HMIs add design edge
B and R offers the development of customised display fronts with low minimum order quantities.
News from B and R Industrial Automation Corp (13 March 2006)
Torque tools come together
The new look Torqueleader catalogue has a metallic silver cover, and fully complements the new website, which was launched in January.
News from MHH Engineering (13 March 2006)
Power quality filter is set to clean up
Advanced microprocessor controlled power quality filter solves harmonic and neutral current related problems in commercial buildings and small industrial applications.
News from ABB Power Technologies (13 March 2006)
Smart torque transducer claims optimum accuracy
The T12 digital torque transducer is the first member of the new Smarttorque product family. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (13 March 2006)
Logger puts shocks on the record
The UltraShock tri-axial shock recorder is a stand-alone instrument that measures and records shock as peak acceleration levels over a user defined interval.
News from MadgeTech (13 March 2006)
Linear technology moves into new sectors
Although the manufacturing sector is the principal market for HepcoMotion, its superior ability to guide, push, pull and lift loads has also found favour in other sectors too. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (13 March 2006)
Torque control optimises hoisting applications
Lifting and hoisting applications can be both simplified and optimised thanks to TorqProve, a new and unique torque control feature on the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 700 range of AC drives. Brochure Available
News from Rockwell Automation Anorad (13 March 2006)
Valve lockout has universal appeal
A novel hybrid lock is suitable for securing all types and sizes of valve in every position, avoiding the need to hold different lockouts to cater for different types and sizes of valve.
News from Netherlocks Safety Systems (13 March 2006)
Bursting discs go green
Elfab is the first and only bursting disc manufacturer to have developed an environmentally friendly graphite bursting disc.
News from Elfab (13 March 2006)
Portable IR camera system is ATEX compliant
Ex-CAM is the world's only ATEX compliant portable infra-red camera system, suitable for use within electrically hazardous areas without the need for permits. Brochure Available
News from Hawk IR International (13 March 2006)
Hybrid insulation is safe and waterproof
When Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority needed a material to replace bulky glass fibre in HVAC ducts, MTI Leewood created a new hybrid.
News from MTI Leewood (13 March 2006)
Clutches and brakes protect delicate materials
The MagPowr range of magnetic particle clutches and brakes provide excellent characteristics for precise web tension control - especially where the material is delicate.
News from Motion Drives and Controls (13 March 2006)
X reads the spot
Axiom-X is an innovative and reliable barcode scanner built on a modular system that provides higher read rates, greater flexibility and lower total cost of ownership than previous systems.
News from Accu-Sort Europe (13 March 2006)
A simple way to avoid dropping tools from height
Snap-on Industrial's Tools at Height system has made a major contribution to improving site safety and efficiency by preventing hand tools becoming dropped objects.
News from Snap-on Industrial (13 March 2006)
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