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Sunday 2 April
to Saturday 8 April 2006

Recycled glass grit proves worth as an abrasive

 User Application Article  It's full steam ahead for a new grit blast medium made from 100% recycled glass after trials confirmed its advantages as a method of cleaning steel and preparing metal for painting.

News from WRAP ( 7 April 2006)

Gift to provide support for students

The Ajit Prabhu '98 Fellowship is to be added to the Rensselaer endowment following a $250,000 fellowship gift in support of the $1 billion Renaissance at Rensselaer Campaign.

News from Quality Enginering & Software Technologies ( 7 April 2006)

Gateway incorporates web module

Serial-to-Ethernet gateway incorporates web module technology letting serial devices be monitored and controlled through standard web browsers without installing dedicated application software.

News from Artila Electronics ( 7 April 2006)

Polymer information from updated web site

Polymer distributor and technical services provider upgrades web site to give customers faster and more intuitive navigation to an wider array of practical design information.

News from Distrupol ( 7 April 2006)

Spanish plant upgraded to meet emissions rules

Contract to supply and install low-NOx burners and to upgrade mill classifiers will let power plant in Spain meet European Union emission regulations.

News from Foster Wheeler ( 7 April 2006)

Interoperability software feature at NEC show

Visitors to this year's Product Development 2006, on 17th and 18th May at Birmingham's NEC Pavilion, will be able to view live demonstrations of interoperability software.

News from TranscenData Europe ( 7 April 2006)

Recruitment web site lands award

Online recruitment network wins Best Online Service Award for achievements in creativity, innovation, competitive advantage and services to recruiters and job seekers.

News from JobsGroup.net ( 7 April 2006)

Development environment updated

Development tool suite supports recent enhancements to DDL and forms a set of integrated software tools for efficient development, testing and maintenance of enhanced DDs.

News from Hart Communication Foundation ( 7 April 2006)

Conference aims to inspire innovators

Conference brings together speakers to give practical advice on how UK manufacturers can use innovation and advanced manufacturing techniques to compete against the low cost economies of the Far East.

News from Manufacturing Institute ( 7 April 2006)

Rapra bought by US organisation

Independent testing, consulting and contract research organisation based in the USA buys troubled UK company Rapra Technology, ending weeks of speculation.

News from Smithers Rapra ( 7 April 2006)

Consultancy appoints engineering chief

Product innovation consultancy appoints Head of Engineering to take over the management of the technical team to provide commercially potent and technically sound innovation.

News from PDD ( 7 April 2006)

Maintenance tools save money at coal mining firm

 User Application Article  In 2005, a reliability based maintenance programme at UK Coal prevented equipment failures which would have resulted in a potential production loss of almost E1.5 million.

News from Emerson Process Management ( 7 April 2006)

Dual clutch design wins RAC award

RAC awards Dewar Trophy for support provided to Bugatti on the design and development of dual clutch transmission for the Veyron supercar.

News from Ricardo ( 7 April 2006)

Test equipment given Ethernet connectivity

Wherever a testing facility is located, with Ethernet connectivity, intelligent leak testers can be actuated and monitored over a LAN or from anywhere on the internet with passwords and authorisation.

News from TM Electronics ( 7 April 2006)

Software models complex servo systems

Software models the simplest and most complex servo system designs, from motion profile and mechanical performance to power flow throughout the entire electrical and mechanical system.

News from ControlEng Corp ( 7 April 2006)

Powertrain producer picks quality checker

 User Application Article  CAD model quality checker and comparison tool chosen to assist in the production of accurate and robust CAD models and help eliminate delays in the design chain.

News from TranscenData Europe ( 7 April 2006)

Linear drive simplifies gantry building

Modular linear drive unit with integrated position sensing can simplify the building of gantry and xyz handling systems

News from Copley Controls Corp ( 7 April 2006)

Gearboxes combine the best of both worlds

Flexible power transmission for paper processing, conveyor drives, industrial lifting equipment, grinders, mills, sheet steel and rod machines, iron-making plants, sugar and food plants, and quarries.

News from Brevini ( 7 April 2006)

Betsy keeps nobody awake

Self-priming, diesel engine pump set has noise emissions reduced to 55dB.

News from Hidrostal ( 7 April 2006)

Ethernet hub is made for industrial use

An industrial Ethernet hub features options that make it suitable for mounting directly on a machine or in a production plant.

News from Harting ( 7 April 2006)

Type test certification adds confidence to supply

 Technical Background Article  LV and HV equipment type test certification is essential to reliable electrical supply says Craig Diack-Evans, Director at ASTA BEAB Certification Services.

News from ASTA BEAB Certification Services ( 7 April 2006)

Online distribution site comes to the UK

Phoenix Contact is now accessible online for specifiers and electrical contractors via the well-established Voltimum UK website.

News from Phoenix Contact ( 7 April 2006)

Show focuses on product development process

The UK's largest design technology and engineering solutions exhibition will be held at Birmingham's NEC Pavilion during May 2006.

News from EDA Exhibitions ( 7 April 2006)

Automotive safety experts unite

TNO Automotive Safety Solutions (TASS) has announced a new partnership with Esteco, a world leader in optimisation and integration software.

News from TNO Automotive Safety Solutions (TASS) ( 7 April 2006)

Cryogenic treatment improves electrode performance

Diamond Ground Products describes its new Cryo-T tungsten electrodes as a revolutionary advance in tungsten electrode technology.

News from Diamond Ground Products ( 7 April 2006)

Detector watches for volatile organic compounds

The TVOC is a fixed PID gas detector for the detection and monitoring of total volatile organic compounds.

News from Ion Science ( 7 April 2006)

Move downtown provides room to grow

Lattice Technology has relocated its US corporate headquarters (formerly Lattice3D) to San Francisco's financial district.  Brochure Available 

News from Lattice Technology ( 7 April 2006)

Software models complex vibroacoustic interaction

Upgraded software features several additional features for modelling complex real-life vibroacoustic industrial problems.

News from STS Scientific and Technical Software ( 7 April 2006)

Distributor takes fasteners into new sectors

Plymouth-based Pilgrim Lube Services is the newest distributor of the Kingnut line of products.

News from Innovation Engineering (Kingnut UK) ( 7 April 2006)

Motion controller aids digital product development

The SpacePilot 3D motion controller is now able to detect and adapt to more than 16 environments for UGS' NX digital product development software.

News from 3Dconnexion ( 7 April 2006)

Electrical tape cracks the wiring regs code

The UK's market leading electrical tape, AT7, is now available in coding packs to support the adoption of the latest wiring regulations.

News from Advance Tapes International ( 7 April 2006)

Electrical tester comes with a free tape measure

Fluke is offering a free, rugged 8m tape measure to anyone purchasing a Fluke T5-1000 electrical tester special offer pack before 30th June 2006.  Brochure Available 

News from Fluke (UK) ( 7 April 2006)

Buy a clamp meter and get a free beach ball

Fluke is warming up for summer with a free beach football offer to anyone purchasing a Fluke 322 clamp meter before 30th June 2006.  Brochure Available 

News from Fluke (UK) ( 7 April 2006)

3D XML advantage for Toyota motorsport

 User Application Article  Catia V5 brings competitive benefits to Formula One team

News from Dassault Systemes ( 7 April 2006)

Consultants pass OHSAS 18001 auditor course

Croner Consulting, part of Wolters Kluwer UK, is pleased to announce that ten of its consultants have passed the OHSAS 18001 auditor training course.

News from Croner ( 7 April 2006)

Noise regulations will not lead to flood of claims

 Technical Background Article  Croner disagrees with the speculation that tighter legislation to protect workers from harmful occupational noise could spark a wave of new compensation claims for work-related hearing problems.

News from Croner ( 7 April 2006)

Consultation on nuclear safety assessment

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is seeking views on revisions to its Safety Assessment Principles for nuclear installations.

News from Health and Safety Executive ( 7 April 2006)

New GB noise regulations are now in force

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is reminding employers that the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 came into force on 6 April 2006.

News from Health and Safety Executive ( 7 April 2006)

FieldConnex Fieldbus Power Hub wins award

Pepperl+Fuchs recently received the "Technical Innovation of the Year" award at the prestigious 2006 HazardEx awards ceremony for its innovative FieldConnex Fieldbus Power Hub.

News from Pepperl+Fuchs USA ( 7 April 2006)

SafetyNet certified by TUV for BMS and ESD

The SafetyNet system architecture has received TUV certification as a safety related programmable electronic system for Burner Management (BMS) and Emergency Shut Down (ESD).

News from MTL Instruments Group ( 7 April 2006)

MOST releases Matrix v.8.0

MTL Open System Technologies (MOST) has announced the release of its Matrix v.8.0 process control system that features integration with Invensys Wonderware ArchestrA technology.

News from MTL Instruments Group ( 7 April 2006)

Consultancy offers path through patent minefield

Based in the British Channel Islands, Unpatent.org, whose staff include both IP and design specialists, helps companies legally to overcome their competitors' patents.

News from unpatent.org ( 6 April 2006)

Propshaft balancer is installed down under

Universal Balancing has just installed a high value propshaft balancer at a major propshaft manufacturer in Melbourne, Australia.  Brochure Available 

News from Universal Balancing ( 6 April 2006)

Turbine flowmeters promise accuracy at low cost

The Premier Gas Series of turbine flowmeters provides extremely accurate gas flow measurement at a cost less than typical mass or ultrasonic type flowmeters.

News from Hoffer Flow Controls ( 6 April 2006)

Plastics processor acquires bearings operation

TriStar Plastics Corp has acquired CJ Composite Bearings from Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corp.

News from TriStar Plastics ( 6 April 2006)

Cummins steps up to regional role

Beko Technologies has appointed Adrian Cummins as Regional Sales Manager for the South of England.  Brochure Available 

News from Beko Technologies ( 6 April 2006)

Five new laboratories are accredited

ASTA BEAB is working with independent laboratories around the world to develop testing partnerships, and has recently accredited five new laboratories.

News from ASTA BEAB Certification Services ( 6 April 2006)

Applied joins reseller network

UK-based Dassault Systemes value added reseller Applied is to become a reseller of the Delmia manufacturing engineering brand within the UK.

News from Delmia ( 6 April 2006)

Wireless acquisition runs over Bluetooth

BlueSentry AD is a complete wireless enabled data acquisition and output control unit powered by any 5-25V DC source.

News from Lightwave Scientific ( 6 April 2006)

Event focuses on high temperature elastomer seals

Raw material manufacturers criticise presentation of test results at the Fifth International Oilfield Engineering with Polymers Conference in March in London.

News from Smithers Rapra ( 6 April 2006)

Industrial server gets dual-core processors

Industrial server is RoHS compliant with small installation depth, long-term availability, quiet operation (less than 3 dBA) and rugged design.

News from Kontron UK ( 6 April 2006)

Solvent provides route to directive compliance

Solvents range can meet the Solvents Emissions Directive's requirements without the CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction) problems associated with other chemicals.

News from 3M UK Electro-Telecom Division ( 6 April 2006)

Certification deal should make ease exports

Chinese and UK product certifiers agree to offer services on behalf of the other party in their respective countries and regions.

News from ASTA BEAB Certification Services ( 6 April 2006)

Chemical weighers meet environmental requirements

Integrated modular small chemical weighing systems meet the environmental and output requirements for dust-free weighing of micro batches of powders, prills, pastilles, pellets and granules.

News from Chronos Richardson ( 6 April 2006)

Word taught to do sums

Software extends Microsoft Word to provide mathematical intelligence with 2D and 3D visualising capabilities found in stand-alone mathematical computer algebra system.

News from Lightwave Scientific ( 6 April 2006)

Controller sold to cement maker

Cement company is to deploy cement control product on a single dry kiln at its Durkee, Oregon, USA, plant.

News from Pavilion Technologies ( 6 April 2006)

Software improves nitric acid production

 User Application Article  Plant engineering and construction company chooses software to improve the process of the nitric acid production plants it designs through modelling and simulation of the production process.

News from ProSim ( 6 April 2006)

Merckel wins promotion at Durapipe

Durapipe appoints National Sales Manager for its industrial division to strengthen its position within this sector.

News from Durapipe UK ( 6 April 2006)

Flexible conduit firm receives Kite Mark

Third party certification from the BSI awarded to flexible conduit firm making it fully compliant with the new international standard IEC 61386 (BS EN 61386).  Brochure Available 

News from Kopex International ( 6 April 2006)

Gas detector validates sterilisation

Hydrogen peroxide dual channel gas detector for validating sterilisation of aseptic environments can monitor decontamination process from start to finish, and measure high and low concentrations.  Brochure Available 

News from Analytical Technology ( 6 April 2006)

CO sensing added to gas analysers

Multi-gas emission analysers and flue gas analysers have been given hydrogen-compensated carbon monoxide sensors.  Brochure Available 

News from Crowcon Detection Instruments ( 6 April 2006)

Stuttgart sees launch of fatigue analyser

Next generation fatigue analysis product to be launched at this year's Automotive Testing Exhibition in Stuttgart from 9th to 11th May.

News from nCode International ( 6 April 2006)

Magnetic sensor scores over optical systems

Magnetic technology provides advantages over optical systems, including inherent contamination immunity, larger alignment tolerances, non-enclosed, extended temperature range and lower costs.

News from Eltra ( 6 April 2006)

Software brings home bacon for Danish college

Danish college to prepare engineering students for professional careers by teaching them integrated design and analysis skills using 3D CAD software.

News from SolidWorks Corporation ( 6 April 2006)

Reports sees evolution in pharmaceuticals

Report says because of limited capital, equipment and talented human assets, increasing asset use and return on assets is vital to future success and survival for pharmaceutical manufacturing.

News from ARC Advisory Group ( 6 April 2006)

MEMS flow sensors suit integration

MEMS-based liquid flow sensors for microfluidic systems can be integrated into analytical instruments, medical devices and life-science applications.

News from Sensirion ( 6 April 2006)

Lubricants save money at brickworks

 User Application Article  A brickworks that has been using lubricant brand since 1983 has proven that quality lubricants make a noticeable difference to wear and tear on plant and equipment and increase productivity results.

News from Sovereign Lubricants and Seals ( 6 April 2006)

Fluid shows benefits over mineral oils

Replacement for mineral oil based fluids is a synthetic heat transfer fluid for the liquid phase for indirect heating, and is part of a family with operating temperatures between -115 and +400C.  Brochure Available 

News from MacDermid ( 6 April 2006)

PLM suite wins mousetrap award

Engineering magazine awards 2006 Golden Mousetrap Award for Best CAD/PLM Software Product.

News from CoCreate Software ( 6 April 2006)

Software developer joins JT community

Developer of real-time digital 3D assembly model tolerances simulation and visualisation software suite joins JT Open Program as a vendor member.

News from Icona Solutions ( 6 April 2006)

Pod keeps operators out of dangerous areas

Option pod with keyswitch for modular safety gate switches ensures an operator can only enter a potentially hazardous area when it is safe.

News from Fortress Interlocks ( 6 April 2006)

Bentley drives forwards with 3D technology

Prestige car maker buys 3D rendering technology for designing luxury cars in its styling studio.

News from ARTVPS ( 6 April 2006)

Compression couplings win district heating test

 User Application Article  Rubber-in-compression couplings at a district heating utility in Sweden have proved their worth over rubber-in-shear couplings that were installed at the same time in 1986.

News from Renold Hi-Tec Couplings ( 6 April 2006)

Student project grabs academy award

University's faculty of engineering becomes first recipient of Education Innovation Prize for team building project that covers multiple disciplines.

News from Royal Academy of Engineering ( 6 April 2006)

Software firm seems adoptation double

Customer adoption of software product in the manufacturing market has doubled as customers use it to help drive manufacturing operations performance improvements.

News from SolutionsPT ( 6 April 2006)

Reseller deal spreads software supply and support

Agreement means worldwide customers of CAM software will have one point of supply and support for high productivity design-to-manufacturing products incorporating 3D mechanical design application.  Brochure Available 

News from Radan Computational ( 6 April 2006)

Controllers checked for optimum performance

Performance supervision software can supervise model predictive controllers to ensure that they continue to run optimally.

News from ExperTune ( 6 April 2006)

Report highlights graduate skills deficiencies

Over one third of UK engineering firms believe that graduate skills deficiencies are costing them money through delays in new product development and additional recruitment costs.

News from Royal Academy of Engineering ( 6 April 2006)

Parkin aims to inject fresh adrenalin

DavyMarkham has appointed Kevin Parkin as its Managing Director to carry the enterprise forward and explore its global market potential.

News from DavyMarkham ( 6 April 2006)

Show offers educational opportunity

David Brown found the recent Maintec 2006 show was the perfect opportunity to launch DB Uptime - its new asset management service.

News from David Brown Engineering ( 6 April 2006)

Online seminar explains global approach

An hour-long online seminar examines "Improving the energy efficiency of a secondary aluminium plant through a plantwide assessment".

News from Fluent ( 6 April 2006)

Knowledge Roundtable Europe becomes Pure Insight

On Monday 3rd April 2006 Knowledge Roundtable Europe changed its name to Pure Insight.

News from Pure Insight ( 6 April 2006)

Brochure explains flow measurement technologies

A new flow brochure provides guidelines, based on the fluid type and industry application, to make it easy for potential users to see which solution best meets their specific requirements.

News from Yokogawa UK ( 6 April 2006)

Gearheads promise maintenance-free operation

The LP+/LPB+ Value Line series of gearheads are reliable and - thanks to a novel lubrication concept - maintenance-free for their entire service life.

News from Alpha Gear Drives ( 6 April 2006)

Online forum promises next-day response

Inductive Automation has opened new online forum for end users and integrators, and is committed to next day responses to questions regarding the company's software.

News from Inductive Automation ( 6 April 2006)

Chairman sees challenging times ahead

Work-based training specialist Alliance Learning has appointed a new Chairman who says he is looking forward to some exciting and challenging times ahead.

News from Alliance Learning ( 6 April 2006)

Power warning alert keeps sparkies safe

Din rail mount bracket provides a means to install power warning alert inside an open control panel so electricians performing maintenance can see the voltage state of all power sources in the panel.

News from Grace Engineered Products ( 6 April 2006)

Receptacle makes test-reset procedure easier

Utility unit combines external and internal control panel receptacles in one assembly, saving time by making test-reset functions available to maintenance staff from outside the control panel.

News from Grace Engineered Products ( 6 April 2006)

Panel PC demonstration planned for fair

Hannover Fair to see demonstration of panel PC that communicates via industrial Ethernet in 50us cycle times, which corresponds to a frequency of 20kHz.

News from Kontron UK ( 6 April 2006)

Air range meets revised standard

Breathing air range removes contaminants through an integrated filtration and desiccant dryer that ensures the pressure dewpoint of the air is low enough to prevent liquid water from forming.

News from Parker Domnick Hunter ( 6 April 2006)

Free hotline for alarm management users

Producer of alarm management software suite launches free technical support hotline for its customers using VoIP.

News from ICS (Industrial Control Software) ( 6 April 2006)

Filter incorporates PTC heater in filter head

Head heater filter assembly for use with modern diesel engines that run on low sulphur fuels that are more susceptible to waxing than previous products.  Brochure Available 

News from Parker Hannifin - Filter Division ( 6 April 2006)

Fly drive gathers the news more easily

 User Application Article  Unit finds satellites automatically, obviating the requirement for specialist staff in the news-gathering process.

News from Sumitomo Drive Technologies ( 6 April 2006)

Gearboxes help automatic part loader

 User Application Article  Gearboxes play role in an automated part loader for use with lathes for the high precision machining of cylindrical and other turned components.

News from Harmonic Drive UK ( 6 April 2006)

US and France resellers appointed for 3D software

Developer of real-time 3D digital assembly model tolerances simulation and visualisation software suite appoints exclusive resellers for the USA and France.

News from Icona Solutions ( 6 April 2006)

Hand screw dispenser for bowl feeder

Vibratory bowl feeder gains hand escapement for dispensing screws.

News from Elscint Automation ( 6 April 2006)

Software company gains for reseller partners

Invention Machine Corporation's four new certified/authorised reseller partners expand the company's global presence.

News from Invention Machine ( 6 April 2006)

A pro-active safety culture: six day-to-day habits

The six day-to-day habits of a pro-active safety culture will be presented at the EurOhse2006 Masterclass on Active Monitoring on 25 May 2006 at the Royal National Hotel, Russell Square, London.

News from Angel Business Communications ( 6 April 2006)

Rugged load cell has lab-level specifications

The Type 460 load cell addresses the requirements of the processing industry for higher accuracy weight and force measurement in demanding production environments.

News from Penko Engineering ( 5 April 2006)

Industrial panel PC is ready to deploy

The ReadyPanel industrial panel PC enables customers and OEMs to rapidly deploy industrial automation, human-machine interface and operator control panels.

News from Ampro Computers ( 5 April 2006)

Direct transmission lifts boats free from chains

 User Application Article  Wise Handling of Bradford West Yorkshire, the UK's largest manufacturer of boat handling equipment, has integrated the latest Bonfiglioli direct drive transmission systems into its equipment.  Brochure Available 

News from Bonfiglioli UK Mobile Solutions ( 5 April 2006)

Signal conditioner and display come together

A transducer signal conditioner and display unit provides a low-cost easy-to-use design for use in pressure, load and displacement measurement applications.  Brochure Available 

News from RDP Electronics ( 5 April 2006)

Chains cope with dockside duties

A new brochure contains details of chains suitable for use in ports and for container handling applications.

News from Renold Chain ( 5 April 2006)

Open attitudes to industrial communications

 Technical Background Article  Open technologies, are good but be wary of companies which do not have a long heritage in open technology - that's the opinion of Mark Bates of Hayes Control Systems.

News from Hayes Control Systems ( 5 April 2006)

Brazil refineries install emergency shutdown gear

Triple modular redundant technology implemented for safety instrumented systems for emergency shutdown of cracking units at two refineries in Brazil.

News from Invensys Triconex ( 5 April 2006)

Single or multi-point lubrication automated

Intelligent lubrication system, which can supply up to six lubricating points with grease, can lubricate rolling bearings, plain bearings, drive chains, guides, conveyor chains and open gears.  Brochure Available 

News from Schaeffler (UK) ( 5 April 2006)

Chrome plating increases bearing life

Roller bearings for vibrating screens given longer service life by using a thin-layer chrome-plated bore to improve the displacement of function of the exciter shaft.  Brochure Available 

News from Schaeffler (UK) ( 5 April 2006)

Diaphragm pumps help meet July directive

Conductive polypropylene diaphragm pumps have carbon fibre content to satisfy the Atmosphere Explosives Directive 94/9/EC, due to be introduced in July 2006 for the chemicals processing industry.

News from Thorite ( 5 April 2006)

Shaft collars are single point faced

Shaft collars in stainless steel and plastics prevent corrosion in wet or harsh environments for wash-down applications such as found in food processing and marine industries.

News from Ruland Manufacturing Co ( 5 April 2006)

Drive and conveyor chains beat Din standards

Drive and conveyor chains that conform to the ISO 606 and Din 8187 are made with solid rollers as standard and have a claimed braking strength above the Din-specified minimum values.

News from Iwis-Flexon ( 5 April 2006)

Brook helps lubricant firm flow with seals range

Lubricants firm changes its name and appoints Sales Director to reflect the addition of a range of seals to its portfolio.

News from Sovereign Lubricants and Seals ( 5 April 2006)

Show stand features cable and wire materials

German show to include fibre for protecting communications and data cables, wire enamels and isolating coatings, and developments in fluoropolymer technology for making electrical insulation.

News from DuPont (UK) ( 5 April 2006)

Transmitter provides non-contact level measurement

Combining microprocessor-based electronics with ultrasonic technology, non-contact level transmitter is suitable for corrosive coating or waste liquids.

News from Chem Resist Group ( 5 April 2006)

Timing belts improve tooth-pitch accuracy

Timing belts have improved tooth-pitch accuracy and shorter lengths to suit smaller travel distances, matching rolled ballscrew accuracy in positioning applications.

News from Transmission Developments ( 5 April 2006)

Institution launches chemical education journal

Online international chemical engineering education journal for academics and industry professionals launches in May.

News from Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) ( 5 April 2006)

PLM helps car maker plan ahead

Car maker uses PLM to define a work plan to build the next generation digital mock-up for 2009, to increase customer satisfaction as security and comfort requirements can be evaluated early.

News from IBM Product Lifecycle Management Solutions ( 5 April 2006)

PLM helps car supplier cut development times

 User Application Article  Korean automotive supplier implements PLM system for product data management, to speed product development cycle-time and to manage multiple OEM customers' projects simultaneously.

News from IBM Product Lifecycle Management Solutions ( 5 April 2006)

Device heads towards true zero defect production

Compact all-in-one device incorporates eight signal amplifiers for process optimisation, monitoring and documentation, including an integrated electronics and software package.

News from Kistler Instruments ( 5 April 2006)

Siemens chief joins foundation board

Fieldbus Foundation appoints President of the Siemens Process Instrumentation and Analytics Division as a director.

News from Fieldbus Foundation ( 5 April 2006)

Two directors appointed by engineering society

Society appoints two directors, one a founding member and the other a member for more than 10 years.

News from Engineering Integrity Society ( 5 April 2006)

Motion control firm makes debut at drives show

Visitors to Drives and Controls 2006 from 16th to 18th May will see the launch of a breakthrough hybrid technology for stepper motor drives along with positioning systems and precision tables.

News from LG Motion ( 5 April 2006)

Double valves meet safety requirements

Double valves with dynamic monitoring and memory for press clutch and brake applications combine the dirt tolerant, wear compensating characteristics of poppet technology with double valve features.

News from Ross Controls ( 5 April 2006)

Outside face seal heads for Chicago

Chicago show (9th to 11th May 2006) will feature outside face seal originally conceived for high-temperature and high-speed applications, where double-face seals can overheat and fail.  Brochure Available 

News from Meco Shaft Seals ( 5 April 2006)

Data loggers operate wirelessly

Wireless data loggers are easy to install, ready to use data sensing systems, with data logging capability, accurate measuring and secure transmission of logged parameters.

News from JDL (Just Data Loggers) ( 5 April 2006)

Recruitment web site wins service award

Online recruitment network wins Best Online Service Award at the Recruiter 2006 Awards for Excellence.

News from JobsGroup.net ( 5 April 2006)

Sensors for heavy mobile vehicles

Inductive proximity sensors are for use on heavy mobile vehicles such as cranes, concrete trucks and refuse lorries.

News from Carlo Gavazzi ( 5 April 2006)

Interface makes online library easier to use

Customised version of online Traceparts library for Topsolid users contains all 190 catalogues available in the generic library but with an interface that permits easier navigation and search options.

News from Missler Software ( 5 April 2006)

Industrial PC is RoHS-compliant

Robust industrial PC for rugged use close to machinery is RoHS-compliant, equipped with a scalable communications module and suitable for measurement, controls, operation and visualisation tasks.

News from Kontron UK ( 5 April 2006)

Outdoor unit added to PIR detector range

Outdoor movement sensor detects body heat to control lighting in a range of applications, including energy saving and security.

News from Finder ( 5 April 2006)

Crude stainless-steel production set for upturn

Estimated output of crude stainless steel in the first quarter of this year has increased from the low levels of periods three and four last year, but remains below the comparable period of 2005.

News from MEPS (International) ( 5 April 2006)

German show sees inspection software launch

Three versions of inspection software at show include one with collision detection, enhanced geometric explorer, best-fit options for analysis and improvements to graphics and report generation.  Brochure Available 

News from Delcam ( 5 April 2006)

Interface relay star of catalogue

Catalogue includes two-pole changeover contact interfacer relay for linking PC or PLC logic to machine operation.

News from Turck ( 5 April 2006)

Plastics designs are ready for production

A child's cup, cases for medical and GPS devices and personal safety products are just some of the products that inventors and engineers have chosen Toolcraft to design.

News from Toolcraft Plastics (Swindon) ( 5 April 2006)

Tapes tackle industrial and commercial tasks

Plastic fastener and cable management accessories specialist Anixter Components now offers a wide selection of industrial and commercial tapes.  Brochure Available 

News from Anixter Components ( 5 April 2006)

Temperature and RH go on the record without paper

Extech Instruments reckons its new humidity and temperature chart recorder offers the best value in paperless chart recorders available in the market today.

News from Extech Instruments ( 5 April 2006)

AODD range includes all-PTFE and all-PE options

An all-new range of pumps is aimed specifically at chemical and pharmaceutical markets.

News from Diaphragm Pumps ( 4 April 2006)

Exhibition offers many engineering opportunities

The National Engineering and Construction Recruitment Exhibition will be offering hundreds of exciting engineering and construction opportunities with well-known organisations.

News from Venture Marketing Group ( 4 April 2006)

Government endorses UK WorldSkills 2011 bid

Skills Minister Phil Hope put the seal on the UK's bid to host the WorldSkills 2011 competition, by formally posting the bid to David Hoey, Worldskills Secretary General in the Netherlands.

News from UK Skills ( 4 April 2006)

Overseas buyers to be brought to MACH

The Manufacturing Technologies Association is hosting a six-nation inward trade mission to the UK's premier manufacturing technology exhibition - MACH 2006.

News from Manufacturing Technologies Association ( 4 April 2006)

Plain bearing design contest returns to the UK

The Manus plastic plain bearing design contest returns to the UK during 2006, with cash prizes available for the three most innovative entries.  Brochure Available 

News from Igus UK ( 4 April 2006)

Sait adds to enclosure expertise

Peter Sait joins MGB from a background in enclosure technology, bringing with him over 20 years experience in both the products and their applications.

News from MGB Electrical ( 4 April 2006)

Test tools come with ATEX certification

Fluke offers a complete line of rugged, intrinsically safe tools to meet the needs of electrical technicians working in and around hazardous areas.  Brochure Available 

News from Fluke (UK) ( 4 April 2006)

Board provides real-time acquisition and display

New from dPict Imaging, the Quattro is the latest in the popular Aexeon product line of analogue camera acquisition boards.  Brochure Available 

News from Lambda Photometrics ( 4 April 2006)

Crane helps in creation of new model armies

 User Application Article  The Games Workshop has made a major investment in a new moulding workshop, including a crane from Street Crane Company for high-speed precision die transfer.

News from Street Crane ( 4 April 2006)

Training facility focuses on dental CADCAM

Renishaw has opened a dental training facility at its UK headquarters.  Brochure Available 

News from Renishaw ( 4 April 2006)

Grippers help accelerate valve testing process

 User Application Article  A novel high-speed machine for testing medical inflation check valves makes extensive use of Festo parallel grippers to help accelerate the manufacturing process.  Brochure Available 

News from Festo ( 4 April 2006)

Fluid and air directory updated for 2007

The "Fluid and air directory", the annual reference source for information on manufacturers, distributors and system builders will be published in April 2006.

News from Turret Group ( 4 April 2006)

Catalogues detail roller and conveyor chains

Two new catalogues on roller and conveyor chain are bursting with information for engineering designers and maintenance engineers alike.

News from Renold Chain ( 4 April 2006)

Investment readiness programme kicks off

An audience of almost 150 entrepreneurs, small businesses, advisors, intermediaries and venture capitalists assembled for the official launch of the Connect InvoRed investment readiness programme.

News from InvoRed ( 4 April 2006)

Charger technology excites interest in Paris

AccelRate licensing partner EnerSys recently introduced and exhibited industrial battery chargers incorporating AccelRate technology to European customers at Manutention Paris.

News from AccelRate Power Systems ( 4 April 2006)

Cartridge heaters adapt to unusual applications

Customers are encouraged to contact Delta-t max when they have an unusual cartridge heater application as well as when they require a standard configuration.

News from Delta-t Max ( 4 April 2006)

Audit tool gets to grips with engineering assets

INAudit is an easy-to-use web-based audit tool for use by both INtools users and project managers.

News from WiseTools ( 4 April 2006)

Viewer provides easy access to inventory

WiseTools has released the new and improved web-based viewer INView 3.8.

News from WiseTools ( 4 April 2006)

Invensys signs for alarm management software

Invensys is to use the TiPS LogMate AMST alarm management software system as one of the technology foundations for the company's Alarm Management Monitor.

News from TiPS ( 4 April 2006)

Expanded role for Petro-Chem Equipment Company

McCrometer is expanding the role of Petro-Chem Equipment Company as its exclusive oil and gas representative in Louisiana and Southern and Central Mississippi.

News from McCrometer ( 4 April 2006)

Courses improve process control skills

A series of process control courses to be held around the UK are aimed at companies wishing to make the most of their existing systems and so reduce downtime and improve product quality.

News from Control Specialists ( 4 April 2006)

Monitor keeps track of up to three gas sensors

The new Orbisphere 510 can monitor up to three independent sensors, and each channel provides data storage of up to 10,000 measurements and 1000 last user actions.

News from Hach Ultra Analytics ( 4 April 2006)

Valve actuators are easy to upgrade

 User Application Article  The Hamble Oil Terminal on the banks of Southampton Water is the latest BP storage depot to complete a comprehensive upgrade of its valve actuation control systems.

News from Rotork Controls ( 4 April 2006)

Strain gauge amplifier has universal appeal

After numerous years of experience in the load cell and strain gauge signal amplification market, Synectic Design has developed a totally universal amplifier.

News from Synectic Design ( 4 April 2006)

Adhesives offer an instant fix

Henkel has improved six of its existing portfolio of instant adhesives and introduced two new toughened products into the selection.

News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives ( 4 April 2006)

Fluid power specialist joins MMMA

Ross UK, based in Warley, West Midlands, has applied and been accepted as a member of the Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association.

News from Metalforming Machinery Makers Association ( 4 April 2006)

Institution of Engineering and Technology arrives

Europe's largest professional society for engineers, the Institution of Engineering and Technology has been launched in London.  Brochure Available 

News from Institution of Engineering and Technology ( 4 April 2006)

CAM system uses CAD-generated machine models

EdgeCAM 10.5 has a range of productivity enhancements to reduce programming times and improve manufacturing efficiency.

News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems ( 4 April 2006)

Thermal imager joins rental portfolio

Livingston UK has expanded its portfolio with Fluke's recently introduced Ti20 infra-red thermal imager.  Brochure Available 

News from Fluke (UK) ( 4 April 2006)

Cordless power tool speeds fastener installation

WTI fasteners will launch what it reckons is the ideal cordless power tool for installing its free running wire thread inserts at the Fastener Fair Coventry exhibition.

News from WTI Fasteners ( 4 April 2006)

Design software adds vendor specific components

Famic Technologies has released a new version of Automation Studio, the innovative system design, simulation and documentation solution for fluid power and electrical projects.

News from Famic Technologies ( 4 April 2006)

Linear stage is base for laser cutting machinery

LaserTurn combines high performance, direct-drive brushless linear and rotary positioning stages with automated workpiece handling and provision for customised tooling.  Brochure Available 

News from Aerotech ( 4 April 2006)

Rotor blades improve wind tunnel performance

Huber+Suhner is producing the first rotor blades for wind tunnels to be made from carbon-fibre reinforced plastics.

News from Huber+Suhner ( 4 April 2006)

HazardEx conferences come to the regions

HazardEx in the regions comprises a series of regional UK safety focused conferences essential for those involved in the safe and efficient operation of hazardous area plant and equipment.

News from IML Events ( 4 April 2006)

More options for particulate separators

Particulate separators are now available in a wider range of sizes and include motorised purging as an option.

News from Rosedale Products Europe ( 4 April 2006)

Software prepares data for 3D printing

Available now from DeskArtes, 3Data Expert version 7.1 is especially designed for data transfer and repair for 3D printing machines and simulation software.

News from DeskArtes ( 4 April 2006)

Ferrari Experience offered at Drives and Controls

If visitors can navigate to the MiniTec UK stand D39 and drive an M8 Allen Key, they could win a fabulous Ferrari Experience at this years Drives and Controls Show.  Brochure Available 

News from MiniTec UK ( 4 April 2006)

Picking vessels are made from solid polypropylene

Working with a major UK metal processing client, Chem Resist Group's process plant division has developed a technique to form solid polypropylene picking vessels.

News from Chem Resist Group ( 4 April 2006)

Piercing nut system gains market share

The PIAS piercing nut system is a cost effective alternative to conventional weld nuts and, as a consequence, is rapidly gaining a much greater share of the mechanical fastener market.

News from Arnold and Shinjo ( 4 April 2006)

Rail responsibility shifts from HSC/E to ORR

The responsibility for railway health and safety regulation is transferring from the Health and Safety Commission and Executive (HSC/E) to the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) on 1 April 2006.

News from Health and Safety Executive ( 4 April 2006)

Grant enables two-for-one training deal

An Advanced Engineering Skills Project grant meant that Rex-quote, from Somerset, was able to send two of its staff on an electrical multiskills NVQ level 2 course instead of one.

News from Advanced Engineering Skills Project ( 3 April 2006)

Bearing monitor avoids open-up inspection

AMOT's XTS-W bearing condition monitoring system is installed on Hapag Lloyd's Hamburg Express marine vessel.  Brochure Available 

News from AMOT ( 3 April 2006)

Severity criteria for IR maintenance inspections

 Technical Background Article  Thermal imaging has evolved into one of the most valuable diagnostic tools for predictive maintenance; but not every problem identified needs immediate rectification.  Brochure Available 

News from Flir Systems ( 3 April 2006)

Telford turns to valve coatings

Hardide Coatings has appointed Mark Telford as Technical Sales Manager to drive the company's sales in the international valve coatings market.

News from Hardide Coatings ( 3 April 2006)

Filter backwash data measures water quality

By logging backwashing data, a water filters can serve as a water quality monitor, providing a permanent record of the condition of the water passing through it.

News from Cross Manufacturing Co (1938) ( 3 April 2006)

Baan to lead multidisciplinary project pursuits

Paul Baan has joined the Emerson Process Management global PlantWeb Project Pursuit organisation as a Project Pursuit Director.

News from Emerson Process Management ( 3 April 2006)

Industrial raw materials set to rise by a further

Having risen by over 10% in 2005, the Economist Intelligence Unit's Industrial Raw Materials price index is set to rise by a further 12% in 2006.

News from Economist Intelligence Unit ( 3 April 2006)

Industrial PCs make economic sense

Off-the-shelf industrial computers can be customised to the exact needs of each customer at a fraction of the cost of bespoke or in-house projects.

News from CKS Holdings ( 3 April 2006)

Springless seals cut friction to save energy

One easy way of cutting the power input of motors is to reduce the friction forces at shaft seals.

News from Freudenberg Simrit LP ( 3 April 2006)

Two-stage seal improves moulding efficiency

 User Application Article  Ferromatik Milacron equipped one of its high-performance injection moulding machines with two different hydraulic sealing systems with a view to comparing the two systems directly.

News from Freudenberg Simrit LP ( 3 April 2006)

Polish industry cleans up its act

By teaming up with Master Chemical Europe, Azoterm now provides Polish industry with the fluids it needs and the technical expertise to optimise their use and reuse.

News from Master Chemical Europe ( 3 April 2006)

Alliance focuses on remote meter telemetry

Western Power is working with Jekyll Electronic Technology to provide customers with more cost-effective ways of remotely collecting meter data.  Brochure Available 

News from Jekyll Electronic Technology ( 3 April 2006)

Adapters bring mismatched cables together

M8 to M12 threaded adapters allow end users in demanding industrial environments to quickly connect mismatched cables while maintaining connection integrity.

News from Binder-USA ( 3 April 2006)

Mould maker saves time with CADCAM

 User Application Article  PowerShape and PowerMill software have helped Italian mould maker SAVE to halve the time taken to produce a typical range of tooling for its customers in the glass industry.  Brochure Available 

News from Delcam ( 3 April 2006)

Design and prototype speeds new sensor to market

SSS Optical Technologies has enlisted the help of Optics for Hire in launching a novel line of gas sensors based on patent pending optoelectronic technology.

News from Optics for Hire ( 3 April 2006)

CFD package boasts easy CAD integration

CFD-CADalyzer is billed as the perfect tool for both CAD engineers and CFD analysts to perform design-level analysis for various industries with a simple, intuitive simulation interface.

News from ESI Group ( 3 April 2006)

Pressure and vacuum switches come together

A new catalogue brings together an expanding range of pressure and vacuum operated switches.

News from Hydraulic System Products ( 3 April 2006)

Centre focuses industrial automation service

Omron Corporation's Industrial Automation Business Company has set up a new global service centre to serve as the headquarters of its customer support services.

News from Omron Corp ( 3 April 2006)

Software proves popular in electronics sector

Further leading names within the electronics sector have invested in CoCreate since the start of its first quarter.

News from CoCreate Software ( 3 April 2006)

Rolls-Royce project wins innovation award

Adhesives experts from Huntsman Advanced Materials have won the prestigious JEC Composites Innovation Award in the Aeronautics and Space Category for 2006.

News from Huntsman Advanced Materials ( 3 April 2006)

DC injection brakes stop motors faster

The Solbrake range of DC injection brakes provides dynamic braking of AC squirrel cage motors from 220 to 690V.

News from Softstart UK ( 3 April 2006)

Plastics tester makes an impact

Zwick has introduced its new universal HIT5.5P pendulum impact tester for Charpy, Izod, tensile impact and Dynstat tests on plastics.  Brochure Available 

News from Zwick Testing Machines ( 3 April 2006)

Chillers take the heat out of industrial processes

The MTA range of affordable water chillers are designed for disposing of heat produced in industrial processes.

News from Megatech ( 3 April 2006)

Stepper motors simplify linear motion

The 35BYZ range of low-cost 35mm-diameter linear noncaptive stepper motors are 12V, two-phase bipolar devices weighing in at just 86g.

News from Motion Control Products ( 3 April 2006)

Versatile stepper system comes in compact package

The MDrive17-Plus offers engineers a versatile array of functions in an extremely compact package.

News from Motion Control Products ( 3 April 2006)

Gaming machine maker accepts no alternative

 User Application Article  Capillary films are the only choice for printing at the Bally Wulff group, one of the leading German companies in the development, production and sale of gaming machines.  Brochure Available 

News from MacDermid Autotype ( 3 April 2006)

Roller guide range adds larger sizes

THK has extended its range of high performance linear motion systems still further, with the launch of two larger sizes to the Super Roller Guide (SRG) series.

News from THK UK ( 3 April 2006)

Development team offers opportunity for graduates

Delcam is looking to recruit extra developers for its PowerInspect program to speed the addition of new functionality into the system.  Brochure Available 

News from Delcam ( 3 April 2006)

Handknobs take the knocks without shattering

The VCT range of clamping handknobs represent a significant improvement over older style products manufactured in thermosetting material (which can shatter on impact).  Brochure Available 

News from Elesa (UK) ( 3 April 2006)

Hydraulic cylinders rebuilt to original specs

Many hydraulic cylinders are economically repairable, offering the customer significant savings on purchasing a new replacement product from the original manufacturer.

News from Hydraulic Pumps (UK) ( 3 April 2006)

Stops and stays provide a steadying influence

New cover stays complement Emka's range of hinged, strut type, cantilevered and sliding door stops.  Brochure Available 

News from Emka UK ( 3 April 2006)

Analyser puts predictive maintenance in the pocket

Pocket VibrA ProV5 is a revolutionary low-cost easy-to-use portable vibration analyser for predictive maintenance.

News from C-Cubed ( 3 April 2006)

Meeting will preview process modelling platform

PSE will launch the major new version 3.0 of the gPROMS advanced process modelling platform at its annual meeting in London.

News from Process Systems Enterprise ( 3 April 2006)

Accuracy is key in measurement gauge market

Rising measurement needs, particularly in the automotive industry, are fuelling demand for measurement gauges.

News from Frost and Sullivan ( 3 April 2006)

Alliance promotes open real-time Ethernet network

Easymatics has joined the EtherCAT Technology Group, an alliance established to promote the new open real-time Ethernet network developed by Beckhoff.

News from Easymatics ( 3 April 2006)

German control software comes to the UK

Easymatics has signed a UK distribution agreement with KW-Software of Lemgo, Germany.

News from Easymatics ( 3 April 2006)

Gated sensor is cool answer for CO detection

A novel "gated" metal oxide sensor for carbon monoxide detection operates without heating, unlike most CO sensors that need to be heated to greater than 250C.

News from Applied Nanotech ( 3 April 2006)

Tetra Pak adopts extended automation

Tetra Pak has signed a global purchase agreement for worldwide implementation of ABB's System 800xA Extended Automation.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 3 April 2006)

Waterjet technology to be discussed in Poland

This year's International Conference on Water Jetting will be held in Gdansk, Poland from 13th to 15th September 2006.

News from KMT Waterjet Systems ( 3 April 2006)

Crash box bumper saves weight and money

An integrated crash box bumper will offer vehicle and component manufacturers both weight and cost savings compared with existing front end module systems.  Brochure Available 

News from Corus Automotive ( 3 April 2006)

Electronic recording pays dividends

 User Application Article  Adopting ABB's next generation SM3000 electronic data recorders has proved beneficial for Workington-based company Alcan.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 3 April 2006)

Scientific titles go online

Knovel Corporation has signed a new partnership deal with World Scientific Publishing.

News from Knovel Corporation ( 3 April 2006)

Young brings notified body experience

Nigel Young has joined Safenet in the position of General Manager.

News from Safenet ( 3 April 2006)

Gas plant Scada contract covers 10,000 I/Os

Invensys Process Systems has been selected to provide advanced Scada systems for Abu Dhabi Gas Industries, which is managing the Habshan gas plant expansion project OGD-III.

News from Invensys ( 3 April 2006)

Special edition wheel trims designed at the double

 User Application Article  A Spanish designer and manufacturer of plastic moulded parts has designed and produced new wheel trims for the Toyota Yaris in record time using ICEM Surf.

News from ICEM ( 3 April 2006)

Alliance awards engineering services contract

Foster Wheeler Energy has been awarded a contract by OJSC Oil Company Alliance to provide management and engineering services for a hydroprocessing project in eastern Russia.

News from Foster Wheeler ( 3 April 2006)

Sales management changes prepare for growth

Honeywell has announced a realignment of sales management in its Fluorines business in Europe, adding further strength to its sector leadership.

News from Honeywell Fluorine Products ( 3 April 2006)

Mixing technology in focus at Achema

Mixing technology advances being introduced at Achema by Mixing Solutions will include the new Phoenix system with revolutionary AirWing air sparge.

News from Mixing Solutions ( 3 April 2006)

Nigge takes over sales and marketing

In April 2006, Jochen Nigge will assume overall responsibility for sales and marketing of Parker's European Seal Group.  Brochure Available 

News from Parker Hannifin Seal Group Europe ( 3 April 2006)

Brochure brings seal information together

Parker Seal Group has published a new brochure with the latest information on sealing compounds for plumbing, heating and supply technology.  Brochure Available 

News from Parker Hannifin Seal Group Europe ( 3 April 2006)

Workshops cover safety and compressed air audits

Workshops at the Air-Tech exhibition in Birmingham in May will focus on two key themes: safety and compressed air audits.

News from British Compressed Air Society ( 3 April 2006)

Bearings delivered for Chinese hydro project

Busak + Shamban and Trelleborg Sealing Solutions have successfully completed the contract to supply guide vane, linkage and servomotor bearings for Three Gorges project in China.

News from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions UK ( 3 April 2006)

MES visualisation tools offer speedy payback

 User Application Article  Just one month after implementing the Ampla Downtime reporting system, an individual ABC plant achieved a 50% reduction in stoppages.  Brochure Available 

News from Citect ( 3 April 2006)

Certification promises NetWeaver interoperability

Citect's Ampla product has received SAP NetWeaver certification.  Brochure Available 

News from Citect ( 3 April 2006)

Upgrade for mould pressure sensors

Mould pressure sensors now include indirect measurement and single-wire replaceable cable plus an increased maximum operating temperature of 200C.

News from Kistler Instruments ( 3 April 2006)

Lenses promise improved optical control

Aspheric lenses offer excellent control of light-ray refraction over the lens' whole surface, making it possible to produce optical systems with higher performance in more compact packages.

News from Edmund Optics ( 3 April 2006)

Aerospace innovators come together

Two respected Southern California aerospace innovators - each with active hardware on Mars - have agreed to merge.

News from Alliance Spacesystems ( 3 April 2006)

Peugeot-Citroen upgrades crash testing

PSA Peugeot-Citroen is upgrading its French crash test centre with the installation of the Kistler SmartCrash system.

News from Kistler Instruments ( 3 April 2006)

German trial convinces Italian cement maker

Italian cement company Buzzi Unicem is to deploy Pavilion's Pavilion8 kiln control solution on a kiln at its Robilante operations plant.

News from Pavilion Technologies ( 3 April 2006)

Environment aids acquisition development

Datalogic has extended the compatibility of its Datalogic Jet PDA to Windev mobile 10, an integrated development environment to easily and quickly develop applications for mobile computers.  Brochure Available 

News from Datalogic Scanning ( 3 April 2006)

Mobile computer is made for data collection

The new Kyman-Net mobile computer answers market needs for a light yet rugged handheld mobile computer with extended wireless communication and a full range of automatic data capture capabilities.  Brochure Available 

News from Datalogic Scanning ( 3 April 2006)

Programme supports quality partners

Datalogic has renewed its partner programme for the Datalogic Quality Partner and Accredited Reseller network.  Brochure Available 

News from Datalogic Scanning ( 3 April 2006)

Workshop explains alarm management

Matrikon's alarm management hands-on workshop is designed to help process control professionals resolve alarm problems such as nuisance alarms.  Brochure Available 

News from MatrikonOPC ( 3 April 2006)

Advanced spray nozzles help clean up flue gases

 User Application Article  Drax Power Station, the largest, cleanest and most efficient coal fired power station in the UK, has invested in advanced spray nozzle technology from Bete.

News from Bete ( 3 April 2006)

Handheld reader captures 2D codes

The Gryphon D432 is a handheld reader for 2D scanning and image capture applications.  Brochure Available 

News from Datalogic Scanning ( 3 April 2006)

Sensor specialises in low-level forces

A force sensor meets the demands of production process monitoring systems for accurate measurement of very low compression and tensile forces in practical industrial applications.

News from Kistler Instruments ( 3 April 2006)

Exhibition showcases electrical innovations

Exhibitors at Electrex 06 will be making the most of appearing at the UK's major electrical engineering event to showcase some innovative developments.  Brochure Available 

News from DFA Media ( 3 April 2006)

Seminar focuses on developments in Ethernet

The Automation and Networking Conference is the latest topical seminar to be added to the programme for Drives and Controls 06.  Brochure Available 

News from DFA Media ( 3 April 2006)

Machine safety seminar features at drives show

If anyone needed another reason to visit the Drives and Controls exhibition, the Machine Safety Conference has now been announced as part of the show.  Brochure Available 

News from DFA Media ( 3 April 2006)

Conference covers railway compliance

Rail Compliance and Assurance 2006 is to join Drives and Controls, Electrex, AirTech and the first National Electrical and Electronics Directives conference at the Birmingham NEC in May.

News from EMC Resources ( 3 April 2006)

Blowing agent enables energy-efficient insulation

Honeywell's Enovate blowing agent for insulation foam offers a powerful solution in high performance polyurethane (PUR/PIR) foam insulation applications.

News from Honeywell Fluorine Products ( 3 April 2006)

Leadscrews and antibacklash nuts in detail

A new catalogue details a comprehensive range of Haydon leadscrews and antibacklash nuts.

News from Servotechnic ( 3 April 2006)

Heat exchangers exhibit rapid response to change

The Compheat range of heat exchangers is ideal for small plant rooms and various applications including heat recovery, heating, cooling, pumping and filtration.  Brochure Available 

News from ARI Armaturen (UK) ( 3 April 2006)

Grant-funded work study pays off for Lynwood

A detailed work study has enabled a Midlands engineering company to improve its manufacturing throughput, and this has resulted in the employment of eight new members of staff.

News from Ceram ( 3 April 2006)

Upfront CFD software integrates with Inventor 11

CFdesign v8.0 upfront CFD software is now certified as an integrated simulation tool for Autodesk Inventor 11.

News from Blue Ridge Numerics ( 3 April 2006)

Programme provides electromechanical expertise

A novel partnership programme aims to make it easier for lock companies to move from traditional designs to electromechanical solutions.

News from Servocell ( 3 April 2006)

Alliance holds key to full-time motor control

 User Application Article  The first of a new type of sewage treatment plant is being kept running 24/7 with the assistance of ABB Drives Alliance member Slater Drive Systems.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 3 April 2006)

Pellistors employ catalytic combustion

The Alphasense series of pellistors are extremely resistant to poisoning and have a very low power requirement of only 190mW at 3V.

News from Alphasense ( 3 April 2006)

Spanish pharmaceutical plant opts for Eurotherm

Eurotherm has won a Eur 550,000 contract to supply a control system for use on a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Toledo, Spain.

News from Eurotherm ( 3 April 2006)

Self-priming pumps deliver higher heads

There are certain liquid transfer applications, such as irrigation and industrial refuelling, which require a pump to provide the important combination of delivering high heads and to be self-priming.

News from Pump Engineering ( 3 April 2006)

Magazine offers cut-price subscription

Finishing magazine, the specialist title for the UK metal finishing industry is offering Engineeringtalk readers the opportunity to subscribe at less than half the usual rate.

News from Turret Group ( 3 April 2006)

Pressure switches upgrade Australian gas supply

Delta Controls has secured its first major order in Western Australia for pressure switches.

News from Delta Controls ( 3 April 2006)

New standard is first to use digital images

A new ASTM nondestructive testing standard presents digital images for inspection of aluminium castings.

News from ASTM International ( 3 April 2006)

Time is right for Power Efficiency

Power Efficiency Corp has announced results for its year ended 31st December 2005.

News from Power Efficiency Corporation ( 3 April 2006)

Rotating mirror beacon features LED light source

DG Controls is launching the new RF*/RMLED/, a traditional rotating mirror beacon with solid state LED light source, offering 360degree all-round visibility.

News from DG Controls ( 3 April 2006)

Electrical and electronics directives conference

NEEDS 2006 (the National Electrical and Electronics Directives conference) will become the UK's main regulatory compliance event when it takes place at the Birmingham NEC in May.

News from NEEDS 2006 ( 3 April 2006)

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