News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 26 March
to Saturday 1 April 2006
Software streamlines control system design
The LabView Control Design Toolkit delivers features that help engineers and scientists streamline control system design and final deployment. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (31 March 2006)
Grant helps cut the cost of software upgrade
Torquay-based Multi-shot Applications has used a grant from the Advanced Engineering Skills Project to help its staff get to grips with new software.
News from Advanced Engineering Skills Project (31 March 2006)
Fund helps beat the skills shortage
Engineering employers who need to provide extra training have a lifeline in the grants offered through the South West RDA's Advanced Engineering Skills fund.
News from Advanced Engineering Skills Project (31 March 2006)
Laser sensor gets the measure of distance
The M7-Series of laser triangulation displacement sensors features a 54kHz sampling frequency.
News from Sensors UK (31 March 2006)
Courses specialise in stainless steel
A new stainless steel specialist course brochure from the British Stainless Steel Association highlights the benefits of the course for individuals, organisations and the industry.
News from British Stainless Steel Association (31 March 2006)
Tiltmeter cuts downtime offshore
A novel tilt measurement system for offshore applications automatically monitors, displays and logs the tilt angle of the lower riser above and below the pivot. Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (31 March 2006)
Acetal resin combines strength with lightness
User Application Article A new, environmentally friendly water softening device, which solely relies on water volume for its operation rather than a power supply, is made almost entirely of DuPont Delrin acetal resin.
News from DuPont (UK) (31 March 2006)
Stepper controller drives in compact applications
The award-winning dual axis EZHR17EN stepper motor controller and driver is designed for rapid off-the-shelf implementation in miniature applications.
News from AllMotion (31 March 2006)
Sensors spring into position for measurement
The GHSE 750 line of 24V spring-loaded position sensors offer accurate position measurement in a variety of dimensional gauging applications.
News from Macro Sensors (31 March 2006)
U-shaped position sensor is easy to use
The SLM Series metal slot sensor is used to sense objects that pass between its fixed-distance opposed-mode emitter and receiver.
News from Banner Engineering (31 March 2006)
Coriolis flow meter goes with larger flows
With an advanced "U" tube flow sensor design, the new Model CMU Coriolis mass flow meter now delivers more than twice the former industry standard flow rate.
News from Fluid Components International (31 March 2006)
Pulsation-free pump suits sensitive applications
A new magnetic-drive vane pump with all nonmetallic wet surfaces will be introduced at Achema Frankfurt.
News from Tuthill Pump Group (31 March 2006)
Modems add intelligent comms to PLCs
Mitsubishi Electric has introduced a line of intelligent industrial modems for its Melsec FX compact PLCs and Alpha XL microcontrollers. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (31 March 2006)
Hardness tester has universal application
Testing machine manufacturer Zwick has introduced a new universal hardness testing system equipped with an innovative indentation measurement system. Brochure Available
News from Zwick Testing Machines (31 March 2006)
Scafftag products used by Land Rover
User Application Article Land Rover is associated throughout the world with quality and performance - the same attributes they find in the Scafftag products they use in various stages of manufacturing and maintenance. Brochure Available
News from Scafftag (31 March 2006)
Scafftag to unveil new identity at SHE 2006
Scafftag is pleased to announce some exciting changes at its stand at this year's Safety and Health Expo (9th - 11th May 2006 at the NEC). Brochure Available
News from Scafftag (31 March 2006)
Australians are not ready for disasters
Experts set to address this year's Safety In Action Conference in May have warned that Australians are not ready for a disaster like a terrorist attack or bird flu.
News from Australian Exhibitions and Conferences (31 March 2006)
Another record year for Delcam
During 2005 Delcam accelerated the growth in sales that has been seen in recent years. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (30 March 2006)
GTMA endorses rapid product development
The endorsement of GTMA underlines the importance of the RPD sector to the continued development of UK engineering and manufacturing sectors.
News from TCT Conference and Exhibition (30 March 2006)
Testing kit checks out surface properties
A novel testing kit in a handy carrying case can be used for measuring the surface energy of untreated or treated materials.
News from Dyne Technology (30 March 2006)
High performance fillers pull in the crowds
The second Rapra conference on High Performance Fillers attracted over 100 delegates and speakers from Europe, the USA and Asia.
News from Smithers Rapra (30 March 2006)
Fertiliser plant to use mesh network automation
Invensys Singapore and Invensys Middle East have secured a US $3.8 million contract to supply a mesh network-based Foxboro automation system for use on a major fertiliser project in Oman.
News from Invensys (30 March 2006)
Monitor diagnoses fieldbus faults
The FBT-6 fieldbus diagnostics monitor is the latest addition to the Foundation fieldbus H1 toolkit from MTL-Relcom.
News from MTL Instruments Group (30 March 2006)
Software is universal affordable control platform
User Application Article The Model 9352 orientation and applicating and multi-packaging system is controlled by InteractX, a software suite developed by CTC Parker specifically for high speed machine control.
News from AJM Automation (30 March 2006)
Ceramic fibre rope aids high-temperature sealing
Ceramic fibre rope is a soft, pliable material designed for gasketing, packing and sealing applications in the chemical, petrochemical, foundry, metalworking, heat treating and other industries.
News from Agis (30 March 2006)
GSM modems enhance PLC applications
Technical Background Article There are many advantages to connecting a low-cost GSM modem to a programmable controller application, explains Mike Brierley.
News from Idec Electronics (30 March 2006)
Study predicts change for industrial robotics
The worldwide market for industrial robotics is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.7% over the next five years.
News from ARC Advisory Group (30 March 2006)
CAN card aids distributed motion control
The smart Model CAN-PCI-02 provides an interface between Copley's distributed motion control software and the firm's CANopen servo and stepper drives.
News from Copley Controls Corp (30 March 2006)
Rotary encoders offer more than resolvers
Heidenhain's new EQI 1100 series inductive rotary encoders feature compact dimensions. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (30 March 2006)
Study looks at solvents' effects on humans
Anyone interested in solvents for vapour degreasing will welcome scientific data on the potential effects to workers. Brochure Available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (30 March 2006)
Website focuses on applications
The Micro-Epsilon website has a new application-focused structure that makes it easier for engineers to locate the sensor or measurement solution they require. Brochure Available
News from Micro-Epsilon UK (30 March 2006)
New base improves service to UK and Ireland
MK Profile Systems has relocated to a modern warehousing, manufacturing and distribution facility in Lancashire.
News from MK Profile Systems (30 March 2006)
Power quality reference source comes on CD
The "Power quality application guide" CD is a fully searchable, comprehensive reference source on measurement, management and avoidance of PQ problems in LV installations.
News from Copper Development Association (30 March 2006)
Motion controller allows direct drive connection
The NI PCI-7390 position (pulse) command motion controller offers direct connectivity to popular motion drives, including Yaskawa Sigma II, Mitsubishi MR-J2S and Panasonic Minas A. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (30 March 2006)
Distribution centre helps protect wire rod
Improvement in delivery standards follows the opening of distribution centre for storing, handling and despatching damage-critical grades of wire rod for automotive manufacturers around the world. Brochure Available
News from Corus Automotive (30 March 2006)
Training centre forms core of new HQ
Software and services firm moves corporate headquarters to accommodate growth fuelled by increased customer demand.
News from Geomagic (30 March 2006)
Machine vision training course dates in September
New dates for two-day industrial vision training courses for automation companies, process and manufacturing engineers and others who use machine vision technology with their automation projects.
News from Digital Inspection Systems (30 March 2006)
FE proposals must come quick, says academy
Academy warns that proposals in Government White Paper on further education must be adopted quickly to allow employees to gain from the very best, and appropriate, training.
News from Automotive Academy (30 March 2006)
Chinese distributor for software firm
Mathematical modelling and analysis software firm announces distributor in China. Brochure Available
News from Comsol (30 March 2006)
Down time cut by Ethernet interface unit
High speed Ethernet interface unit reduces down time by allowing hot swap of I/O and providing support for advanced I/O modules. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (30 March 2006)
Optical pens show their versatility
Modular design of confocal chromatic optical pens allows up to 30 configurations for specific depth of field, spot size, working distance, object slope and photometric efficiency.
News from Micro Photonics (30 March 2006)
Invitation-only event gets record registrations
Cofes 2006, being held from 20th to 23rd April 2006 in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, is an invitation-only industry event for the design side of the PLM and BIM community.
News from Cyon Research (30 March 2006)
Master classes for south west companies
Two-day events comprising four half day free introductory workshops for advanced engineering companies in the south west.
News from Advanced Engineering Skills Project (30 March 2006)
Thumbs up for lean manufacturing programme
Subcontract machining company finds lean manufacturing programme essential for business survival.
News from Advanced Engineering Skills Project (30 March 2006)
RoHS-compliant, non-contact device
Wide-gap optical sensor that includes an emitter-sensor pair consists of an LED and a phototransistor designed to operate efficiently over distances up to 30cm in industrial environments.
News from Optek Technology (30 March 2006)
Software aids design of food packing machinery
User Application Article 3D CAD software to streamline design time for the machinery used by global food companies to weigh and pack automatically everything from cereal to seafood.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (30 March 2006)
Switch provides power over Ethernet
Industrial power over Ethernet unmanaged switch provides four PoE 10/100baseTX ports plus one 10/100baseTX or 100baseFX up-link port.
News from Korenix Technology (30 March 2006)
Cables supplied to North Sea platform
UK cable manufacturer completes the supply of cables to one of the most significant oil development projects in the North Sea in the past decade.
News from AEI Cables (30 March 2006)
Graphite-based gaskets can be custom designed
Graphite-based gaskets available custom designed in diameters from 500mm to over 2m to solve sealing problems in different industries where large conformable one-piece gaskets are needed. Brochure Available
News from James Walker and Co (30 March 2006)
Pressure regulator scoops awards
Pressure regulator wins Engineering Silver Award for the best new product in 2005 and is one of two runner-ups in 2006 Golden Mousetrap Awards in the fluid power category.
News from Beswick Engineering (30 March 2006)
Sharing is best for sensor firms
The combined UK operations of Swiss and Germany sensor firms show that co-operation can benefit both companies.
News from Contrinex UK (30 March 2006)
Testing period leads to repair kit launch
Lambda sensor exhaust analyser repair kit fixes damaged or create strong new screw threads in the electronics, power generation and transportation industries. Brochure Available
News from Alcoa Fastening Systems (30 March 2006)
Inclinometers compensate for temperature drift
Capacitive dielectric liquid based inclinometers have stable laser-trimmed signal conditioning, compensate for temperature drift and offer stable supply voltage regulation and low pass filtering.
News from Sensors UK (30 March 2006)
Choice of interfaces for compact panel computers
Compact panel computers come as standard with 30.7cm flat panel XGA LCDs (1024 x 768 pixels) and resistive touchscreens.
News from Pro-face UK (30 March 2006)
Industrial welded mesh is made to order
BRC manufactures welded mesh from bright drawn mild steel wire to BS4482, which is electronically welded at every intersection.
News from BRC Welded Mesh (30 March 2006)
Archimedes provides basis for weighing system
The innovative DWS displacement weighing system is designed for measuring the contents of vessels and tanks.
News from Weightron Bilanciai (30 March 2006)
Online engineering books add interactive maths
Books24x7 has incorporated LiveEquations into select books in its EngineeringPro collection.
News from Books24x7 (30 March 2006)
Breakfast briefing explains R and D tax credits
Companies could be missing out on thousands of pounds simply by not claiming tax relief on their R and D activities.
News from Northern Technologies (30 March 2006)
White paper tackles plastics purging issues
Novachem has published a free industry white paper that tackles head-on various purging issues and dilemmas facing today's plastics processing managers.
News from Novachem (30 March 2006)
Solenoid valves prove popular
Valve manufacturer Thompson Valves has secured a major order for its Maxseal solenoid valves from a key French EPC company, Cegelec.
News from Thompson Valves (30 March 2006)
Magnetically coupled pump creates higher pressures
The Pan World PH pump is available with single- or multistage front ends enabling it to achieve higher pressures than typical magnetically coupled pumps.
News from Chem Resist Group (30 March 2006)
Newsletter focuses on seal and bolt applications
The latest "Global Connexions" newsletter features sealing and bolting product application stories. Brochure Available
News from James Walker and Co (30 March 2006)
Cat-powered boat is double award winner
The Bradstone Challenger, which smashed the world record for the fastest powerboat sprint around Britain with the help of two Caterpillar C18 engines, has scooped two top industry awards.
News from Finning UK (30 March 2006)
Coupling ranges expand into UK and Ireland
KBK Antriebstechnik has appointed Francis and Francis to handle its ranges of metal bellows, flexible spider and overload/safety flexible drive couplings in the UK and Ireland.
News from Francis and Francis (29 March 2006)
Standard updates fuel-oil specifications
BSI will soon publish an updated BS2869:2006 specification for fuel oils for agricultural, domestic and industrial engines and boilers.
News from BSI British Standards (29 March 2006)
Mexican mill orders upgrade
Morgan Construction Company has received a contract from Siderurgica Lazaro Cardenas - Las Truchas, in Mexico, for new shears for the existing two-strand bar mill.
News from Morgan Construction Company (29 March 2006)
Profibus module is made for Schneider PLCs
A Profibus DPV1 master module is backplane-compatible with the Quantum and Unity processors, offering an easy way to implement the widely used protocol into a Schneider system.
News from ProSoft Technology (29 March 2006)
MIG/MAG sources incorporate wire feed systems
Single-phase fully professional compact MIG/MAG power sources with built in wire feed systems are featured in new literature. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (29 March 2006)
Gearbox maker marks half-century
2006 is a significant landmark in the history of Italian gearbox manufacturer Bonfiglioli as it marks the 50th anniversary of the company's inception. Brochure Available
News from Bonfiglioli UK Industrial Solutions (29 March 2006)
Trading agreement cements the future
RS Components and Moeller Electric have signed a group trading agreement to cement their association into the future.
News from RS Components UK (29 March 2006)
The third way for electrical currents
A small R and D company from Baltimore, Maryland has been issued a notice of allowance from the US Patent Office for a new form of electrical current.
News from Clear Energy (29 March 2006)
Devenish takes charge
Ametek has appointed Alan Devenish as Vice President and General Manager of its Materials Analysis Division.
News from Spectro Analytical Instruments (29 March 2006)
Vertical compressor answers user demands
Available now, the Hydrovane Mark II vertical compressor has been designed using customer feedback from users of the previous generation units.
News from CompAir UK (29 March 2006)
Award for student on industrial placement
OCRobotics' newest employee has won a highly prestigious Engineering Leadership Award from the Royal Academy of Engineering.
News from OCRobotics (29 March 2006)
Software predicts static and dynamic interactions
Radioss is a solver for problems related to the mechanics of structures, fluids and fluid-structure interactions.
News from Mecalog Group (29 March 2006)
Short-wave IR cameras suit machine vision
InGaAs short-wave infra-red imagers offer several key advantages over LWIR technology for machine vision applications.
News from Goodrich Optical and Space Systems (29 March 2006)
Design software clocks up 15 years
After 15 years, solidThinking has been adopted by many of the most talented product designers in various worldwide manufacturing industries.
News from Evoqe (29 March 2006)
Online analytical measurement demystified
A 2-day workshop on "Practical analytical instrumentation in online applications" will be held in Birmingham and Manchester during April 2006.
News from IDC Technologies (29 March 2006)
Brands unite to offer wider valve options
Tyco Valves and Controls reckons it can offer the widest range of knife gate and slurry valves currently on the market.
News from Tyco Flow Controls (29 March 2006)
Pumps and filters are made for surface coating
Surfex 2006 will give AxFlow the opportunity to highlight the role that pumps and filters play within the surface coating industry.
News from AxFlow (29 March 2006)
Long-stroke transducers are easy to apply
The DCTH series of long-stroke transducers offer a simple answer for displacement measurement. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (29 March 2006)
Catalogue covers both drives and motors
A full colour publication provides technical details on ABB's range of low voltage AC drives from 0.18 to 2800kW as well as motors from 0.06 to 710kW.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (29 March 2006)
Feet keep equipment on the level
A comprehensive range of levelling feet combines quality, aesthetics, flexibility, functionality and high load carrying capacity in a wide range of sizes. Brochure Available
News from Anixter Components (29 March 2006)
Compact pneumatic valve now in two sizes
A compact directional pneumatic valve that can operate as two independent valves in a single body (or in conjunction with a manifold) is now available in a new size. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (29 March 2006)
Vessels keep corrosive solutions confined
All-thermoplastic chemical storage vessels provide a true alternative to glass fibre reinforced and traditional lined metal vessels for the storage and processing of corrosive solutions.
News from Chem Resist Group (29 March 2006)
Sensors measure water pollution
Gascard II Plus sensors feature high accuracy with low drift characteristics for measuring total organic carbon content as a metric of water pollution. Brochure Available
News from Edinburgh Instruments (29 March 2006)
Tiny controllers take on PM motors and actuators
Two tiny microprocessor-based MOSFET units offer precision control of small permanent-magnet motors and linear actuators.
News from Curtis Instruments (UK) (29 March 2006)
Brazillian growth targets S American wind energy
Owens Corning has added a new glass fibre knitting line at its facility north of Sao Paulo in Brazil.
News from Owens Corning (29 March 2006)
Courses explain thermal spray coating processes
Two thermal spray educational opportunities will be offered immediately prior to the International Thermal Spray Conference and Exposition (ITSC 2006) in Seattle this May.
News from ASM International (29 March 2006)
HSE invites discussion of nuclear design
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is today inviting views and comments on a review of its strategy for regulating the design of new nuclear power stations.
News from Health and Safety Executive (29 March 2006)
Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is reminding employers that the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 come into force on 6 April 2006.
News from Health and Safety Executive (29 March 2006)
DC injection brakes provide dynamic braking
New from Softstart UK is the Solbrake range of DC injection brakes, providing dynamic braking of AC squirrel cage motors from 220-690V.
News from Softstart UK (29 March 2006)
Convenience interfaces offered with Inside-Outlet
Grace Engineered Products announces that GracePort convenience interfaces ordered with GFCI receptacles will ship with their new Inside-Outlet utility receptacle.
News from Grace Engineered Products (29 March 2006)
Easier mounting of panel power warning device
Locating every power source inside a panel is critical for creating and maintaining an "electrically safe work condition".
News from Grace Engineered Products (29 March 2006)
Awards recognise pionneering users of CFD software
Fluent has revealed the winners of its second annual CFD User of the Year Awards.
News from Fluent (28 March 2006)
Inventor release is driven by customer feedback
Autodesk's latest software for manufacturing industry includes the next release of Autodesk Inventor, the world's best selling 3D mechanical design software.
News from Autodesk (28 March 2006)
Manufacturing portfolio evolves for 2007
The latest release of the Autodesk Manufacturing Solution accelerates and simplifies the design to manufacturing process.
News from Autodesk (28 March 2006)
White paper explains digital design communication
A white paper focuses on the value and benefits of Actify's digital design communication (DDC) technology.
News from Actify (28 March 2006)
PDA system reads and writes TEDS information
The model 400A87 PDA system for reading and writing TEDS information to IEEE1451.4 compliant transducers is the latest generation device from PCB Piezotronics.
News from Techni Measure (28 March 2006)
Davenport promoted to board level
Hardide has appointed Peter Davenport as Finance Director and a Board Director.
News from Hardide Coatings (28 March 2006)
Hydraulic gear pumps hit the streets
An extended range of high performance hydraulic gear pumps is designed to meet the hydraulic power needs of light and medium weight commercial vehicles. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (28 March 2006)
Conduit prices go online
Kopex International has published its 2006 UK price list - which is available online. Brochure Available
News from Kopex International (28 March 2006)
Stylish keypads are tailor-made for tough duties
The S.series keypad is constructed from ultra-tough Zamac, and can provide a stylish and distinctive keypad tailor-made for applications within demanding and harsh environments. Brochure Available
News from EAO (28 March 2006)
More options for plastic housed bearings
New miniature plastic housed bearings from RA Rodriguez perfectly complement the company's established Greenlign and Redlign ranges.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (28 March 2006)
Distributor covers South Wales
Domnick Hunter has appointed Control Gear as its official distributor in South Wales.
News from Parker Domnick Hunter (28 March 2006)
Synthetic activated carbon developer reaches final
Developer of synthetic activated carbons has been selected as a finalist at the recent South Region Shell Springboard Awards for its activated carbon material which adsorbs CO2 emissions.
News from Mast Carbon Advanced Products (28 March 2006)
Asset management for heavy process industry
Asset management service comprises value-adding maintenance options - from strategic spares management agreements through to full performance-based structures with guaranteed equipment availability.
News from David Brown Engineering (28 March 2006)
Belt engineered with 70% open surface area
Conveyor belt can handle smaller, more delicate products, while providing a lighter weight, lower mass, open-mesh belt design for high speed cooling and drying operations.
News from Wire Belt Company of America (28 March 2006)
Fieldbus interoperability test kit updated
Test kit updated with additional functionality enabling the testing of Foundation Fieldbus devices using current Device Description (DD) v5.0 files.
News from Fieldbus Foundation (28 March 2006)
Unit enables dynamic force monitoring
Electronic unit for use with a charge mode force sensor to enable dynamic force monitoring in the industrial environment.
News from Techni Measure (28 March 2006)
Software tool for getting into gear
Calculation software helps users find the optimal servo gear reducer for a particular application using databases in which more than 6000 motors from various manufacturers are stored.
News from Alpha Gear Drives (28 March 2006)
Board change at Fieldbus Foundation
Shuzo Kaihori of Yokogawa Electric replaces Teruyoshi Minaki on Fieldbus Foundation board of directors.
News from Fieldbus Foundation (28 March 2006)
Slow motion cameras aid high speed line monitoring
Technical Background Article Slow motion cameras and software for production lines let users save recorded files in various formats, making them available to everyone, not just those with knowledge of a particular process.
News from Photron USA (28 March 2006)
Pumps land innovation award
Innovation award won by pump ranges that have let their manufacturer capitalise on niche sectors including the chemical, pharmaceutical and petrochemical industries for rapid growth.
News from SPX Process Equipment (28 March 2006)
Cylinders and torque motors form pipe handler
User Application Article Hydraulic cylinders and torque motors form part of pipe handling system being widely used in the oil and gas sectors for clamping and torquing drill pipe connectors and safety equipment. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (28 March 2006)
Drives and actuators help train crane operators
User Application Article Servo drives and electromechanical actuators used in a simulator for training crane operators working on offshore oil and gas platforms, and in container ports. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation (28 March 2006)
Actuator production resumes
Actuators, the production of which discontinued in the 1990s, are now being made again due to the considerable interest in the refurbishment of Avon gas turbine generators throughout the world.
News from Hutchinson and Dibley (28 March 2006)
Three controllers suit automation and safety use
Three controllers with integral Profinet interface for automation tasks have high instruction execution performance and can be programmed over industrial Ethernet from a centralised PC.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (28 March 2006)
Web newsletter provides infra-red information
Downloadable newsletter focuses on the application of advanced infra-red technology in security and surveillance areas. Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (28 March 2006)
Clear adhesive suits display applications
Adhesive for display purposes where clean transparent bonds are needed on acrylic, glass and polycarbonate, for screens or structural elements, is quick curing and looks better than solvent systems.
News from Intertronics (28 March 2006)
Chuck cuts cycle times by 40%
User Application Article Electro-pneumatic control system in power chuck lets workpiece be preclamped concentrically at a predetermined low clamping pressure, so the part can be adjusted within the desired tolerance. Brochure Available
News from Schunk Intec (28 March 2006)
24V DC, 2.3A motor has 20% more holding torque
High-power 1.8-degree stepper motor is based on Nema 23 frame size motor, combining neodymium magnets with an optimised magnetic design to provide up to 1.6Nm holding torque.
News from Omnimotor (28 March 2006)
Clockwork radio man seeks help for lone inventors
The man behind the clockwork radio visits the Patent Office in Newport to discuss the needs of the lone inventor.
News from Patent Office (28 March 2006)
VARs and OEMs benefit from single-node licence
Improved version of industrial application server for single-node environments for VARs and OEMs can be installed on a single PC.
News from SolutionsPT (28 March 2006)
Robot vision eyes up German shows
Hannovermesse in Hanover and Automatica in Munich, Germany, to see machine vision tools for robotics for 3D measurement and 3D positioning.
News from MVTec Software (28 March 2006)
Division formed from materials analysis parts
Materials analysis division brings together the recently acquired Spectro Analytical Instruments and Edax, formerly a business unit of Ametek's process and analytical instruments division.
News from Spectro Analytical Instruments (28 March 2006)
Vapour management improves dry vacuum pumps
Dry vacuum pump technology with built-in advanced vapour management means precise control capability for the distillation of organic solvents and applications handling aggressive vapours and gases.
News from Welch Rietschle Thomas (28 March 2006)
Munich firm buys composite design tool
Recently established composite materials division will use knowledge of composites to automate the design and manufacture of commercial and military aircraft and automotive part development.
News from Vistagy (28 March 2006)
New boss at power transmission firm
Redditch based power transmission supplier appoints Managing Director to head its industrial division, and organise and drive the business forward in a controlled way. Brochure Available
News from Bonfiglioli UK Industrial Solutions (28 March 2006)
Portable instrument checks ink viscosity
User Application Article Industrial printer firm turns to portable viscometer with integrated temperature correction for measuring ink viscosity in the field. Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion (28 March 2006)
Daventry demo for mobile laser welding tool
Award-winning mobile laser welding system available for demonstration in Daventry for anyone interested in mobile or static mould tool repair by laser welding. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (28 March 2006)
Joints and drive shafts customised to applications
Universal joint manufacturer serves the transport industry with universal joints and drive shaft assemblies for steering and gearchange linkage applications.
News from Belden (28 March 2006)
Pan-tilt unit gets cameras in position
Directed perception pan-tilt unit for high-speed, accurate positioning of camera, laser, antenna or other payloads up to 2.7kg or more at speeds up to 300degree/s.
News from Adept Electronic Solutions (28 March 2006)
Motion controller uses power over Ethernet
The FMOD-IPDCMOT is the first motion control card to use an Ethernet bus to communicate data and supply power at the same time at distances up to several thousand metres.
News from Saelig Company (28 March 2006)
Ranallo takes corporate control
Owens Corning has named Ron Ranallo, 46, Vice President and Corporate Controller.
News from Owens Corning (28 March 2006)
Ansys refiles Fluent takeover bid notification
Ansys still confident its takeover of Fluent will go ahead despite refiling its notification to the Federal Trade Commission.
News from Ansys (28 March 2006)
Omnidirectional laser reader saves money
The Axiom-X is an omnidirectional laser reader that saves costs by removing the need for multiple scan heads.
News from Accu-Sort Europe (28 March 2006)
Seminar: contamination in metalworking systems
BOHS is organising an Open Technical Seminar on 'Microbiological Contamination in Metalworking Systems - Respiratory Health Risks and Control of Exposure'.
News from British Occupational Hygiene Society (28 March 2006)
HSC reminds employers about worker safety
Technical Background Article The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has re-empahsised the importance of worker protection imposed by health and safety legislation.
News from Health and Safety Executive (28 March 2006)
New source for lockouts, tagouts and padlocks
Master Lock is pleased to introduce its new and innovative Safety Series Lockout/Tagout and Padlocks programme.
News from Master Lock (28 March 2006)
AutoCAD 2007 exposed
"What's new? AutoCAD 2007", is a new e-book for users wondering about upgrading - and competitors worrying about - AutoCAD 2007 and its emphasis on 3D modelling.
News from upFront.eZine Publishing (27 March 2006)
It's never too late to switch to 3D design
User Application Article Bob Thame is a tool designer in his sixties, who believes that it's never too late to change and to adopt the latest, and most advanced and appropriate, design technology.
News from CDC (CNC Design Consultants) (27 March 2006)
Valve gate cylinders increase fibre content
Valve gate cylinders for hot runner systems feature large strokes and optimised melt flow channels, both greatly improving the ability to retain maximum glass fibre length in the moulded part.
News from Synventive Molding Solutions (27 March 2006)
Last chance to vote in codesign competition
Voting will close on 31st March in the 2006 CoCreate Software codesign competition.
News from CoCreate Software (27 March 2006)
Ice-based systems set to clean up
A patented water ice cleaning systems use crystalline ice particles to provide a gentle, nonabrasive yet extremely effective cleaning technique.
News from CIProcess (27 March 2006)
Q-switch maintains more laser power
A new Q-switch for high-gain high-power linearly polarised Nd:YAG and Nd:YVO4 lasers provides better than 95% single pass loss modulation, compared with around 85% from conventional types.
News from Gooch and Housego (27 March 2006)
Hinge holds firm in open positions
A patent pending hinge has three predetermined settings to allow fixed but temporary positioning of guards, doors, flaps or panels at 80, 120 or 170 degrees. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (27 March 2006)
Agricultural equipment maker commits to PLM
Claas, an international market and technology leader in agricultural equipment, has chosen PLM software from IBM and Dassault Systemes to reinforce its leading innovative position.
News from IBM Product Lifecycle Management Solutions (27 March 2006)
Load cells star in low force measurements
New load cells are designed for applications where extremely low force measurements are required to be measured to a high degree of precision.
News from Sherborne Schaevitz (27 March 2006)
Channel nuts stay firm through vibration
With their dual locking action, Vi-Lok channel nuts are billed as the ideal solution to the hazard of channel nuts shaking loose due to vibration and movement.
News from Web Products (27 March 2006)
Leadscrews promise improved axial system stiffness
A new line of leadscrew assemblies combines a broad offering of Acme leadscrews, advanced coatings and the most technically advanced antibacklash nuts available in the market.
News from Haydon Motion Europe (27 March 2006)
ISPE elects Roberts
Lindon Roberts has been elected as the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) UK Affiliate Deputy Chairman for 2006.
News from Haden Freeman (27 March 2006)
Monitoring service watches over critical bearings
A novel "always-on" condition monitoring service analyses the vibration signature of bearings.
News from Optima Control Solutions (27 March 2006)
Investment focuses on turbomachinery sealing
John Crane has begun an investment programme to reinforce its position as the worldwide leader in the design, development and production of turbomachinery sealing products.
News from Crane (27 March 2006)
Reflecting tube collimators explained
A new technical datasheet describes a range of high performance reflecting tube collimators.
News from Optical Surfaces (27 March 2006)
Frameless motors create more torque
Large motors are ideally suited to applications where slow accurate speed and high torque are essential.
News from Servotechnic (27 March 2006)
Compact gearboxes optimise speed and torque
A new range of three-point fixing gearboxes are designed to meet international fixing dimensions and are compact and easy to install. Brochure Available
News from Parvalux Electric Motors (27 March 2006)
CFD software gets to grips with larger models
CFdesign v8.0 up-front CFD software is now available for 64bit computing environments, aiding the use of complex MCAD models in early-stage flow and thermal simulations.
News from Blue Ridge Numerics (27 March 2006)
Spacers come in low-carbon steel and aluminium
Spacers produced from strip metal in roll formed tubes are now available in both low-carbon steel and aluminium in sizes from 3 to 24mm. Brochure Available
News from Spirol Industries (27 March 2006)
Thermal imager promises more for less
A new thermal imager gives those involved in predictive and preventive electrical and mechanical maintenance a multitude of operational benefits, at an industry-leading price.
News from Irisys (27 March 2006)
Device server cuts network infrastructure costs
The XPress DR+ industrial device server is designed to simplify and reduce the cost of connecting equipment to a network.
News from Lantronix (27 March 2006)
Boilers promise cleaner steam
A self-contained electrically powered steam boiler is specifically designed to provide clean steam to the recommendations of HTM2031, for compliance with EN554.
News from Fulton Boiler Works (27 March 2006)
Protocol convertor links PI with DeltaV
The PI protocol convertor continues connectivity of OSIsoft PI system and client applications to Emerson's DeltaV digital automation system.
News from Emerson Process Management (27 March 2006)
Controller is precise about piezo-based systems
An affordable high-performance modular controller is designed for piezo-driven nanopositioning systems. Brochure Available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) (27 March 2006)
Barcode scanner works quickly at a distance
The CLV420 barcode scanner combines short read times with an impressive depth of field for use on some of the most demanding production lines.
News from Sick (UK) (27 March 2006)
Networked control is key to aerospace testing
User Application Article A new jig for testing critical wing components has allowed an airliner wing builder to increase throughput by 75%. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (27 March 2006)
Flowmeters meet new plant's demanding specs
User Application Article Krohne has provided all flow measurement instruments for Degussa's new production division in China.
News from Krohne (27 March 2006)
Performance supervision system wins US Patent
The US Patent Office has issued a patent for control loop performance to ExperTune.
News from ExperTune (27 March 2006)
Antibiotic plant takes fieldbus into Zone 1
User Application Article Profibus PA and DP fieldbus techniques have been applied to pharmaceutical manufacturing in an installation at the Aventis plant near Frankfurt.
News from Profibus Group (27 March 2006)
Getting to grips with handling sacks
A novel sack gripper is ideal for handling sacks containing materials such as aggregates, grain, sand, potatoes and granules.
News from Tatem Industrial Automation (27 March 2006)
Big names join in nuclear safety alliance
Invensys Process Systems and Westinghouse Electric Company have signed a long-term teaming agreement covering safety related applications in nuclear power plants.
News from Invensys (27 March 2006)
Motorised stages position to 1nm resolution
One of the smallest motorised stages in the world delivers 50nm incremental motion. Brochure Available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) (27 March 2006)
Batteries set to back up oilfield control systems
Borri has ordered several sets of Saft rechargeable NiCd battery systems for UPS installations that will provide backup power in the exploration of the giant Kashagan oil field. Brochure Available
News from Saft Industrial Batteries (27 March 2006)
PC-based vision system handles many tasks
The SmallFrEYE_PC was originally developed and used to enhance the efficiency, accuracy and reliability of operations routinely carried out during the manufacture of electronic devices and components.
News from Value Engineering Alliance (27 March 2006)
Sensors get an angle on displacement
The SM60 series of inductive displacement sensors is designed for measurement of angles.
News from Techni Measure (27 March 2006)
Automotive sensors feature in Numemberg
Allegro MicroSystems Europe will feature new extensions to its families of Hall-effect sensors and subassemblies at the Sensor and Test 2006 exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (27 March 2006)
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