News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 29 October
to Saturday 4 November 2006
Connectors upgrade harsh area Ethernet
Ethernet connection for harsh-environment applications is claimed to be faster, more economical and offers higher performance than existing types.
News from Amphenol Socapex ( 3 November 2006)
Safety-related automation comes to China
Hima Paul Hildebrandt has founded a new joint venture in China. Brochure Available
News from Hima Paul Hildebrandt ( 3 November 2006)
Self-adhesive film works with inkjet printers
Hexis USA has developed an all new cast vinyl film with Hex'Press adhesive technology for vehicle wraps and fleet graphics.
News from Hexis USA ( 3 November 2006)
Laser printing process adapts to packaging duties
DataLase announces that its award-winning DataLase process offers unique end-of-line packaging customisation capabilities.
News from DataLase ( 3 November 2006)
Nigerian oilfield developments proceed
Foster Wheeler has been authorised by Chevron Nigeria to undertake further design engineering for the Tubu and Madu offshore oilfield developments.
News from Foster Wheeler ( 3 November 2006)
Canadian plant is top Hart user
The BP Canada Energy NGL Operations plant in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, is the 2006 Hart Plant of the Year.
News from Hart Communication Foundation ( 3 November 2006)
Engineers highlight MCAD/CFD integration
Online survey highlights engineers' views on integration between mechanical computer aided design and computational fluid dynamics software. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics ( 3 November 2006)
Energy efficiency comes to escalator refits
User Application Article The EcoMod escalator modernisation solution is unique to the industry by providing a complete new escalator without the construction, and it offers EcoStart as an energy saving option.
News from Power Efficiency Corporation ( 3 November 2006)
Detector is certified for hazardous environments
The breakthrough multispectral infra-red (MSIR) FL4000 flame detector has been certified by Factory Mutual (FM) for application in hazardous environments.
News from General Monitors ( 3 November 2006)
US operation expands to New York and Delaware
Ethernet Direct Corp is expanding in North America by establishing several regional locations.
News from Ethernet Direct ( 3 November 2006)
Industrial Ethernet switch is improved
The Husky industrial Ethernet switch from Ethernet Direct now features X-Ring and hipot isolation.
News from Ethernet Direct ( 3 November 2006)
Prizes are on offer for European designers
CoCreate Software has instigated its 2007 design competition, which focuses on innovation in product design.
News from CoCreate Software ( 3 November 2006)
Interactive briefing to cover metrology market
An exclusive interactive briefing will provide manufacturers, distribution channels, end-users and other industry participants with an overview of the metrology market.
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 3 November 2006)
Machine micro lenses boost vision performance
Moritex will launch the new HR series of machine micro lenses (MMLs) at the forthcoming Vision 2006 show in Stuttgart, Germany (7th to 9th November).
News from Moritex Europe ( 3 November 2006)
Carbon polymer technology stops sweets solidifying
User Application Article A novel heating system developed by Inditherm has provided significant hygiene, H and S and energy saving benefits to a large UK confectionary manufacturer.
News from Inditherm ( 3 November 2006)
LED message displays available online
The growing success in the use of intelligent electronic LED displays in both industry and commerce has led one of the UK's leading manufacturers to establish an online shop.
News from Vision-Text Messagemaker ( 3 November 2006)
Programme brings efficiency to the workplace
One of many benefits of Huco Dynatork becoming an Altra company is its adoption of the group's platform of proven business tools and techniques for lean manufacturing. Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork ( 3 November 2006)
Airknives offer cool answer for swarf removal
User Application Article When machining aluminium billets down to around 5% of the original mass, there is a significant amount of swarf - which needs to be removed. Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries ( 3 November 2006)
Clamps put a brake on linear motion
Ace Controls International has introduced a new range of linear and rotational clamping/braking devices to give design engineers another option to control motion.
News from Ace Controls International ( 3 November 2006)
Users share test experiences online
Texture analysis expert Stable Micro Systems has launched an exciting new web facility for its customers.
News from Stable Micro Systems ( 3 November 2006)
Stainless steel keep glaze nozzles flowing
User Application Article Peter's Food Services recently contacted Axium Process to see if it could provide a solution to the constant blocking of the fine spray nozzles that apply glaze to pies and sausage rolls.
News from Axium Process ( 3 November 2006)
Bearings eliminate failures in the field
User Application Article When a manufacturer of equipment for loading and unloading at docks discovered that bronze bushings used in its gangways were cracking and breaking it called Spyraflow.
News from Micromech ( 3 November 2006)
Fund to restart spin-out activities
Cambridge Consultants has created a new venture fund of up to GBP 10 million jointly with Esprit Capital Partners.
News from Cambridge Consultants ( 3 November 2006)
PLC takes charge of machine vision
OST-CellController combines all the power, functionality and ease of use of Oxford Sensor Technology's vision analysis software with a PC based PLC.
News from Oxford Sensor Technology ( 3 November 2006)
Force monitoring system adds a racing edge
User Application Article Leading touring car and Formula 1 racing teams are using the latest version of the Kistler lightweight RoaDyn wheel force monitoring system to fine tune suspension and chassis performance.
News from Kistler Instruments ( 3 November 2006)
Water year for pipe specialist
Viking Johnson has had an exceptionally good year for new and renewed business, with no fewer than 11 UK water undertakings selecting the company as its preferred supplier. Brochure Available
News from Viking Johnson ( 3 November 2006)
Flagship centre is hub for manufacturing park
Yorkshire Forward's Innovation Technology Centre was officially opened this week by triple Formula 1 champion, Sir Jackie Stewart OBE.
News from Yorkshire Forward ( 3 November 2006)
Control components meet global OEM demands
A complete new family of compact control devices is now available for the OEM market.
News from Eaton Corp ( 3 November 2006)
Indirect pressure monitoring keeps moulds smooth
Kistler has solved the problem of measuring mould cavity pressure without leaving surface marks on the finished product .
News from Kistler Instruments ( 3 November 2006)
Crane is pump industry supplier of the year
John Crane has repeated its successes of recent years by scooping yet another first prize at the 2006 British Pump Manufacturers Association Awards.
News from Crane ( 3 November 2006)
New HQ gives room to grow
Cardiff based ultrasonic cleaning equipment manufacturer Ultrawave has moved to Eastgate Business Park.
News from Ultrawave ( 3 November 2006)
Load testing products on show to generators
Cressall Resistors will display its range of load testing products at Independent Power and Energy Europe 2006, at the NEC in Birmingham on 8th and 9th November.
News from Cressall Resistors ( 3 November 2006)
Welders are made for robotic applications
Kemppi has strengthened its position as a welding automation equipment manufacturer through the launch of its new KempArc Synergic 300, 400 and 500 product range.
News from Kemppi (UK) ( 3 November 2006)
New appointment at Lifting Solutions
Steve Latham from Darfield in Barnsley has been appointed to the new role of production director.
News from Lifting Solutions ( 3 November 2006)
Newsletter for process automation
Pepperl+Fuchs introduces Green Planet - a newsletter to highlight worldwide successes, strategy and philosophy.
News from Pepperl+Fuchs USA ( 3 November 2006)
Contracts cover 27 million electricity meters
Echelon Corp has entered into a series of agreements with Enel Distribuzione, a subsidiary of Enel.
News from Echelon ( 2 November 2006)
Linear encoder promises speed and accuracy
The rugged LN linear encoder provides fast, accurate and repeatable position feedback for a wide range of motion control applications.
News from BEI Industrial Encoder Division ( 2 November 2006)
Capture software adds many new features
Creaform released Version 1.2 of its VXScan capture software during its recent annual user group meeting.
News from Creaform ( 2 November 2006)
Acquisition system measures up to 164 channels
The Modular 600 is a fully featured microprocessor instrumentation system, which also incorporates configurable analogue outputs. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 2 November 2006)
Photocells need no adjustment
OJ series of photocells are supplied factory-set to a fixed range, so they can be used immediately. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic ( 2 November 2006)
Rapid prototyping systems on show in Frankfurt
3D Systems will exhibit its latest systems and solutions for 3D printing, stereolithography and selective laser sintering at Euromold 2006.
News from 3D Systems Europe ( 2 November 2006)
I/O module simplifies system building
CANopen I/O module simplifies the system builder's task of matching network-based motion control controls to the equipment's external sensors and actuators.
News from Copley Controls Corp ( 2 November 2006)
Cabling software improves routing rules
Cloudis has released the latest version of its CMPIC application.
News from Cloudis ( 2 November 2006)
UK R and D keeps pace with USA
The DTI's 2006 R and D Scoreboard reveals a GBP 2 billion rise in UK companies' R and D investment.
News from DTI Innovation Group ( 2 November 2006)
Chief Executive retires after 16 years
Dr Neil Sanderson has retired after 16 years service with Ceram.
News from Ceram ( 2 November 2006)
Ceramic coating technology hits the streets
Advanced ceramic coatings for exhausts, turbo housings and cam covers are now available for high performance road and track applications, reducing under bonnet temperatures.
News from Zircotec ( 2 November 2006)
Research papers are available free online
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) recently published three articles in a new, pioneering Manufacturing Engineering Research Digest series.
News from Society of Manufacturing Engineers ( 2 November 2006)
RTUs have many communications options
The Teleterm M2 is a state-of-the-art DIN-rail-mount RTU with 12 universal inputs/outputs and a wide choice of communication options. Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) ( 2 November 2006)
Virtual lab applies FEA to poles and towers
User Application Article West Coast Engineering Group uses finite element analysis software from Algor to virtually test and predict how its designs will respond to environmental and operational loads.
News from Algor ( 2 November 2006)
Acquisition platform gains extreme capabilities
The latest release of the Pulse sound and vibration data acquisition and analysis platform introduces Response Equalisation Extreme (REq-X) unique to Bruel and Kjaer.
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK ( 2 November 2006)
Refrigeration system is cool for nanolithography
User Application Article Vistec Lithography has selected Grant Technologies to develop a bespoke refrigeration system to cool the lens, chamber and handling system within its VB300 electron beam nanolithography machine.
News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) ( 2 November 2006)
Light source is powerful and pure
The TLS-HP2 high-power high-purity light source is billed as the most powerful and purest tunable light source available for detector and materials characterisation.
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon ( 2 November 2006)
Adhesive films adhere to tricky substrates
Hexis USA has introduced CSE25 and CSR25 Extra Strong white matt self-adhesive vinyl films for solvent, eco-solvent and screen-printing.
News from Hexis USA ( 2 November 2006)
Resin system helps award-winning filament winding
User Application Article The Institut fur Verbundwerkstoffe has received the prestigious AVK Innovation Award.
News from Huntsman Advanced Materials ( 2 November 2006)
CFD package answers need for speed
Upfront CFD software enables users to set up and view first-pass CFD simulations in minutes while generating high-fidelity design reviews up to 20 times faster than with previous versions.
News from Blue Ridge Numerics ( 2 November 2006)
Saudi Aramco signs for design and management
Foster Wheeler Energy and Foster Wheeler Arabia have been awarded a front-end engineering design and project management services contract by Saudi Aramco.
News from Foster Wheeler ( 2 November 2006)
Wireless developments gather support
Leading process automation companies from around the world have expressed support for the development of new wireless capabilities for Hart Communication.
News from Hart Communication Foundation ( 2 November 2006)
Pressure and vacuum switches come together
A new catalogue bringing together an expanding range of pressure and vacuum operated switches has been published by Hydraulic System Products.
News from Hydraulic System Products ( 2 November 2006)
Guideway assemblies engineered for long life
New series of linear guideways incorporates a patented recirculation system for smooth linear motion with very little noise.
News from Warner Electric (Altra Industrial Motion) ( 2 November 2006)
Data-collection software is upgraded
Kenda Electronic Systems has introduced a new version of its MDCS metering data-collection software package.
News from Kenda Electronic Systems ( 2 November 2006)
Sensors monitor press-fit forces
A new range of five force sensors has been developed specifically for use in production environments, especially for quality assurance monitoring in press-fit assembly applications.
News from Kistler Instruments ( 2 November 2006)
Australian escalators specify British chain
British power transmission specialist, Renold, has won a major contract in Australia to supply chain for the escalators on the Melbourne Underground Rail Loop (MURL).
News from Renold Chain ( 2 November 2006)
Smaller servos save space for machine builders
The new MR-J3 series is Mitsubishi Electric's latest generation of servo amplifiers and motors for industrial automation applications. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 2 November 2006)
Brochure showcases latest releases
Linear actuator and control specialist Hoerbiger-Origa has developed so many new products that is has published a brochure just to showcase them. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa ( 2 November 2006)
Online encyclopedia expands
Since launching its Science and Engineering Encyclopaedia online at in March 2005 Dirac Delta has added more than 400 pages.
News from Dirac Delta Consultants ( 2 November 2006)
Domestic issues more stressful than work.
User Application Article Everyday domestic life is more stressful than work pressures for 68 per cent of the nation's workers.
News from Croner ( 2 November 2006)
Interface puts terminals into electrical design
Aucotec has developed an XML-based interface that enables a bidirectional data exchange between E-CAE systems and the RailDesigner terminal configurator. Brochure Available
News from Aucotec ( 1 November 2006)
Regional meeting passes out metrology students
The UKWF recently held a very successful regional meeting in the shadow of Royal Naval aircraft old and new at the Yeovilton Air Museum.
News from UK Weighing Federation ( 1 November 2006)
Training courses explain CFD software
CFD training courses are designed to cater for basic, intermediate and advanced training needs.
News from ESI Group ( 1 November 2006)
Detection system monitors bubbles and breaks
Clamp-on sensor detects air bubbles or breaks in the flow of liquids through different types of flexible and rigid tubing.
News from Cosense ( 1 November 2006)
Software gets to grips with distributed control
Management tool provides system view of Melsoft automation controllers along with simple access to the associated codes and programming tools. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 1 November 2006)
Welding source works in tough environments
The Tradesmig 210-1 professional welding power source is principally designed for sheet metalwork and light fabrication applications. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products ( 1 November 2006)
Merger to create steelmaking giant
The Tata-Corus merger will keep consolidation uppermost in the strategic thinking of steel company executives all around the world.
News from MEPS (International) ( 1 November 2006)
Gas springs remove the need for muscle power
A wide variety of gas springs and accessories are offered by Ondrives from its 937-page mechanical drive components catalogue.
News from Ondrives/Rino Industries ( 1 November 2006)
Flexible drive shafts offer many options
Ondrives offers a popular range of flexible drive shafts suitable for use in many different applications.
News from Ondrives/Rino Industries ( 1 November 2006)
Filters boost biodiesel applications
Technical Background Article Adam Pearce, Racor Product Manager at Parker Hannifin's Filtration Division, explores the benefits of new biodiesel fuels to end users. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filter Division ( 1 November 2006)
Precision motors suit optical applications
Omnimotor introduces the Shinano Kenshi Polygon scanner motor range for demanding optical applications.
News from Omnimotor ( 1 November 2006)
Marine bearings keep lock gates turning
User Application Article Incorporating solid lubricants, Orkot nonasbestos advanced reinforced polymer bearing material provides exceptional wear resistance and great dimensional stability.
News from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions - Orkut ( 1 November 2006)
Award recognises drives market growth
Frost and Sullivan has awarded its "Growth Excellence in Market and Product Leadership of the Year Award, for 2006 Low Voltage Drives" to ABB.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 1 November 2006)
Aerospace startup lands Magellan contract
Quest Machining and Manufacturing is a new venture formed to provide precision machined components to aerospace companies.
News from Quality Enginering & Software Technologies ( 1 November 2006)
Analysis eliminates trial-and-error testing
User Application Article Syncroness is builds lightweight, high-performance mechanisms in less time and at lower cost by using CosmosMotion to detect part collisions and precisely calculate material use.
News from SolidWorks Corporation ( 1 November 2006)
Sensors boast higher pressure ratings
The AST47HP Series of pressure sensors addresses the growing need for pressure sensors with higher pressure ratings.
News from American Sensor Technologies ( 1 November 2006)
MP hosts software company at Commons reception
Company is hailed for its place at the "cutting edge of technological innovation". Brochure Available
News from Curvaceous Software ( 1 November 2006)
Academy stresses role of market in climate change
The Royal Academy of Engineering says that market based instruments and engineers were critical to providing the solutions to the problem of climate change.
News from Royal Academy of Engineering ( 1 November 2006)
IR detector contract is worth Eur 1 million
Sofradir has signed a Eur 1 million contract with a worldwide supplier of electro-optic space and defence systems.
News from Sofradir ( 1 November 2006)
Liquid level sensor measures oil or petrol
Gill Sensors will launch its latest capacitive liquid level sensor at the Professional Motorsport World Expo in Cologne from 8th to 10th November 2006.
News from Gill Sensors ( 1 November 2006)
Plot service supports JT format files
User Application Article The Lockheed Martin Atlas Programme is using PSI - Plot Service for Pro/Intralink to automatically create JT format files from Pro/Engineer parts and assemblies.
News from Etrage ( 1 November 2006)
Novel tool wins fifth design award
LoggerHead Tools has received a Chicago Innovation Award for its Bionic Wrench product line.
News from LoggerHead Tools ( 1 November 2006)
Thermometry bridge boasts ultimate flexibility
High performance resistance thermometry bridge is the first on the market available in both AC bridge and DC bridge formats.
News from Barber InSys ( 1 November 2006)
Charge convertor boosts piezo sensor accuracy
Remote charge convertor improves on the industry standard by reducing low frequency noise by over 50% compared with currently available devices.
News from Endevco ( 1 November 2006)
New approach to alarm management
Yokogawa has launched the world's first alarm management solution to use the Consolidated Alarm Management System (CAMS) concept.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation ( 1 November 2006)
Teamwork scores for recruitment consultants
Consultants from NES have won 5-a-side football tournament in London organised by Recruitment International magazine.
News from NES Group ( 1 November 2006)
Controller winds up under tension
The Magpowr Spyder provides cost-effective tension control for brakes, clutches or drives in unwind, rewind and point-to-point applications.
News from Motion Drives and Controls ( 1 November 2006)
Understanding hydraulic hose technology
Technical Background Article Steve Payne, Industrial Hose Territory Manager at Parker Hannifin, explains the importance of hydraulic hose construction and correct specification. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 1 November 2006)
Bellows seals set for submarine duties
James Walker Townson has been contracted by the MOD to supply a modified type of fabric bellows for use on submarines. Brochure Available
News from James Walker Townson ( 1 November 2006)
Never measure tool vibration again?
The new release of the HAV-Base Hand-Arm Vibration database renders most vibration measurements unnecessary .
News from Industrial Noise and Vibration Centre ( 1 November 2006)
Hydraulic whips for silo cleaning.
There is a significant difference in power and control with Pneumatic Systems Europe's hydraulic-driven BinWhips.
News from Pneumat Systems (Europe) Ltd ( 1 November 2006)
Quick release connectors keep gas odours contained
User Application Article Couplings provide the secure, reliable, quick release connections required by Robinson Brothers for use in its natural gas odorising systems. Brochure Available
News from Staubli UK (Connectors) (31 October 2006)
Best-modelling practices for aerospace
A workshop on "FEA and CFD: challenges and best-modelling practices for the aerospace industry" will be held during the Aerospace Design Expo 2006.
News from NAFEMS (31 October 2006)
Thermometry bridge offers flexible calibration
Series of high performance resistance thermometry bridges is the first on the market available in both AC bridge and DC measurement formats so offering the ultimate in flexibility.
News from Hartest Precision Instruments (31 October 2006)
Emissions monitor handles engines of all sizes
Engine particulate partial flow sampling system provides accurate, repeatable engine emissions measurements for transient and steady-state engine and vehicle testing.
News from Sierra Instruments (31 October 2006)
O'Neill arrives to direct operations
Sierra Instruments has announced the appointment of Jim O'Neill as its New Director of Operations.
News from Sierra Instruments (31 October 2006)
Vortex meters take communications to Hart
The Innova-Flo volumetric vortex product line now features an entirely redesigned electronics package including Hart communications protocol.
News from Sierra Instruments (31 October 2006)
Trade mission shares security secrets
Twenty three UK based companies are currently showcasing their innovations in security technology during a trade mission to Boston and Washington DC. Brochure Available
News from UK Trade and Investment (31 October 2006)
Powder metallurgy conference set for Shanghai
PM Asia 2007 will take place at the Hilton Hotel in Shanghai, China, from 2nd to 4th April 2007.
News from Inovar Communications (31 October 2006)
Water activity monitors gain Polish support
Labcell has appointed Aqua Lab as a new distributor in Poland for the Decagon range of water activity monitors.
News from Labcell (31 October 2006)
Expansion provides much-needed space
ODVA's new HQ includes lab and training facilities to support the association's growing testing and educational services for DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, CompoNet and the semiconductor industry.
News from ODVA (31 October 2006)
Institute lands CATCH contract
The Grimsby Institute is to deliver engineering training to apprentices at the new Centre for Assessment of Technical Competence - Humber facility near Stallingborough.
News from Grimsby Institute (31 October 2006)
Refrigeration student is top junior apprentice
A Grimsby Institute student has won the Summit Skills Junior Apprentice of the Year award at the Eastern Counties Training Awards 2006, held in Newmarket.
News from Grimsby Institute (31 October 2006)
Wastewater samplers gain MCERTS certification
Aquamatic has become the first UK company to gain MCERTS certification for its main range of wastewater samplers.
News from Aquamatic (31 October 2006)
Sales drawings are delivered online
User Application Article Siemens Corporation subsidiary US Filter from Wisconsin has selected Synthesis advanced parametric design software to generate complex multiple-page drawings for its waste water handling system.
News from Synthesis Company (31 October 2006)
Composites courses run throughout 2007
Dark Matter Composites has just released its composites course schedule for 2007.
News from Dark Matter Composites (31 October 2006)
French distribution for accelerometers
Wilcoxon Research is working with Sensorex to provide the French market with accelerometers and condition monitoring equipment.
News from Wilcoxon Research (31 October 2006)
US Congressmen check out defence suppliers
Meggitt Defense Systems and Endevco recently hosted US Congressmen Ken Calvert and Ed Royce for tours of the companies' facilities in Fullerton and San Juan Capistrano.
News from Endevco (31 October 2006)
Cross blocks fit square and round tubes
Cross blocks provide an economical, simple, one-piece solution for applications that require height and width adjustments.
News from Winco (31 October 2006)
Laser process counters counterfeiters
DataLase recently presented its groundbreaking anticounterfeiting solutions at the recent Product and Image Security (PISEC) conference.
News from DataLase (31 October 2006)
Linear motion products move into printing
User Application Article Space and cost savings, enhanced precision and outstanding reliability are among the key benefits that innovative linear motion products deliver in printing-industry applications.
News from THK UK (31 October 2006)
Laser system speeds shaft alignment
Innovative system is designed to make the process of shaft alignment quick, simple and cost effective in a wide range of manufacturing and process applications. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (31 October 2006)
Control valve services for the Netherlands
In anticipation of a strong market position across the North Sea, Severn Unival continues its strategy of gaining long term delivery partners in each of the North Sea Rim countries.
News from Severn Unival (31 October 2006)
Process automation users gather in Nashville
More than 2100 delegates from 48 countries attended the 2006 Emerson Global Users Exchange in Nashville, USA.
News from Emerson Process Management (31 October 2006)
Standards-based software enables interoperability
ProcessMonitor Mimosa allows enterprise decisions support systems to access real-time and historical data and disseminate this information. Brochure Available
News from MatrikonOPC (31 October 2006)
Epoxy adhesive helps optimise productivity
User Application Article Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has perfected a system for producing secondary structures for aircraft using Epibond epoxy adhesives.
News from Huntsman Advanced Materials (31 October 2006)
Utility speeds automation application upgrade
Wonderware has developed a new utility that simplifies the conversion of legacy system applications to its Industrial Application Server.
News from SolutionsPT (31 October 2006)
Multi-axis co-ordinator handles demanding motions
Powerful multi-axis continuous path control can be used anywhere in automation technology where decentralised, intelligent servo axes are required. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (31 October 2006)
Modelling environment runs from lab to plant
User Application Article Sud-Chemie has adopted Process Systems Enterprise's gPROMS Advanced Process Modelling software as its company-wide modelling platform.
News from Process Systems Enterprise (31 October 2006)
Versatile epoxy has high thermal conductivity
EP21AOHT is a high-temperature-resistant two-component thermally conductive epoxy adhesive, sealant and coating.
News from Master Bond (31 October 2006)
Japanese die and mouldmakers mix CAD and CAM
Survey reveals that mixing different types of CAD and CAM systems is a common practice in Japan, with companies selecting the systems best suited to their parts and activity.
News from Sescoi International (31 October 2006)
National exposure for snake arm robots
Managing Director and founder of OCRobotics, Rob Buckingham, appeared last week on The Material World on BBC Radio 4.
News from OCRobotics (31 October 2006)
Speciality compound removes secondary processes
User Application Article ID Systems was looking for ways to further strengthen its market position by streamlining its VAC manufacturing process.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (31 October 2006)
Stages are designed for dynamic precision
The V-106 QuickScan series of PCI-card-driven, high-speed voice coil positioning stages provides up to 20mm of travel and resolution to 100nm. Brochure Available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) (31 October 2006)
Gauge provides quick check on pulley grooves
There are tens of thousands of pulley driven pumps, fans, conveyors and machines in use in the UK, many of which will be worn and operating inefficiently. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (31 October 2006)
Split bearings cut downtime in papermaking
User Application Article The value of SRB bearings in the papermaking process is highlighted by an application at Lothlorien Paper Mill. Brochure Available
News from Revolvo (31 October 2006)
Software promises repeatable recipe consistency
User Application Article Ciba Specialty Chemicals chose GE Fanuc's Proficy Batch Execution software, operating on a Proficy HMI/Scada - iFix platform, for two main pigment manufacturing processes at its Paisley plant. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (31 October 2006)
Automation expands fastener production
Automatic welding machine increases fastener production capacity, helping to produce a range of over 1200 variants. Brochure Available
News from Bighead Bonding Fasteners (31 October 2006)
Chiyoda signs for process engineering support
Chiyoda Corporation, Japan's leading engineering and construction firm, has signed a new multiyear licence agreement for AspenTech's process engineering solutions.
News from Aspen Technology (30 October 2006)
CFD software supports Renault's F1 success
CD-adapco has congratulated its friends and partners in the Renault F1 Team on Fernando Alonso's second successive FIA Formula One Drivers' World Championship.
News from CD-adapco (30 October 2006)
New company focuses water treatment expertise
Prominent ProMaqua is a new company formed to handle all aspects of the water treatment business.
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (30 October 2006)
Joining technologies for medical applications
A workshop on "Joining technologies for medical applications" will be held on 28th November 2006 at Centrelink House Conference Venue in Birmingham.
News from Medilink West Midlands (30 October 2006)
Motion control catalogues make life easier
Baldor has published a series of motion control product catalogues designed to make life easier for OEMs and machine builders implementing automation systems. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (30 October 2006)
Machinery health transmitter has easy interface
Emerson Process Management has introduced EDDL enhancements into its motor-pump monitoring technology, the CSI 9210 machinery health transmitter.
News from Emerson Process Management (30 October 2006)
Considerations for measuring vacuum
Technical Background Article There are two reference points for measuring a vacuum pressure: you can either measure how much the pressure is below local atmospheric pressure or how much it is above absolute zero vacuum.
News from SensorsOne (30 October 2006)
Cables are tough enough for Profibus
Belden has added two new DataBus cables to its IndustrialTuff Profibus product line.
News from Belden CDT Electronics (30 October 2006)
Akzo Nobel orders batch control system
ABB is to supply Akzo Nobel with a batch control system for the production of cellulose derivatives at its operation in Ornskoldsvik, Sweden.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (30 October 2006)
Flow meter transmitters clock up half a million
After over 15 years and thousands of installations worldwide, ABB is celebrating the production of its 500,000th MagMaster flow meter transmitter unit.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (30 October 2006)
Fastener efficiency enables trailer expansion
User Application Article Samro uses a number of fasteners in the construction of its trailers including Hucktainer, Magna-Grip, Magna-Lok and Magna-Bulb. Brochure Available
News from Alcoa Fastening Systems (30 October 2006)
Overnight service keeps theme park rides running
User Application Article Deritend's overnight gearbox-rebuild and motor-rewind services are being made available at Thorpe Park to ensure the maximum availability of both their big thrill and family fun rides.
News from Deritend Group (30 October 2006)
Catalogue sheds light on inspection
An informative 96-page technical catalogue describes a comprehensive range of light sources, LED illumination and fibre light guides for vision and inspection applications.
News from Moritex Europe (30 October 2006)
Optical measuring system has universal appeal
The Helio-Scope from Mahr is a universal optical measuring system designed to facilitate precision control of complex turned parts.
News from Mahr Federal (30 October 2006)
CMOS camera provides detailed information
The CamRecord 1000 can be used as a flexible inspection tool within a manufacturing environment to provide highly detailed information to establish the source of faults on various production lines. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (30 October 2006)
Gas detectors set for E European deployment
Analytical Technology has received a considerable order for its C16 Portasens gas detectors for delivery via the global association of governments based in New York. Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology (30 October 2006)
Connectors swivel for easy installation
Right-angled connectors are the first ever to rotate to ensure ease of connection.
News from Lapp (30 October 2006)
Eastern distribution for process analysers
Young Lin Instrument has become the exclusive distributor in South Korea of Aspectrics' complete range of process analysers, software tools and sampling accessories. Brochure Available
News from Aspectrics (30 October 2006)
Data collection program is upgraded
WinWedge inputs real-time serial data directly into Excel, Access, LIMS, MMIs, statistical software or any other Windows software.
News from TAL Technologies (30 October 2006)
Software makes sense of Scada data
FactoryPMI Reporting provides dynamic report generation embedded within the Scada system.
News from Inductive Automation (30 October 2006)
Pressure transducers put boilers on trial
User Application Article Pressure transducers play a crucial role in assuring the reliability of Munchkin water heaters made by Heat Transfer Products.
News from Setra Systems (30 October 2006)
Tapes stick well on plasticised surfaces
The latest addition to Adchem's line of transfer tapes is designed to bond well at room temperature to a variety of challenging highly plasticised substrates.
News from Adchem Corporation (30 October 2006)
Army contract combines MEMS with RFID
Augusta Systems has been awarded a $1.8 million contract to assist the US Army Benet Laboratories with the development of vehicle sensor systems.
News from Augusta Systems (30 October 2006)
Fraggy drum speeds metals sorting
User Application Article Master Magnets has recently designed, manufactured and delivered an innovative 7.8 tonne magnetic drum to function within an ELV plant in Belarus.
News from Master Magnets (30 October 2006)
AccelRate cuts its losses
AccelRate Power Systems has announced its financial results for the third quarter ended 30th September 2006.
News from AccelRate Power Systems (30 October 2006)
Gearbox options make for flexible gearmotors
Designed to exceed the demands of today's industrial applications, the new 3000 range consists of modular helical-geared motors.
News from Industrial Motors and Gears (30 October 2006)
Jarvis aims to discover novel chemistries
DataLase has appointed Anthony Jarvis as Project Manager for Research and Development.
News from DataLase (30 October 2006)
Speedy sensor spots fast-moving small parts
Contrinex has introduced the S3260, a potentiometer version of its high performance DIN-rail mounting, fibre-optic amplifier series that has an output frequency of 5kHz.
News from Contrinex UK (30 October 2006)
Silicone elastomers promise instant adhesion
Dow Corning HM2500 assembly sealant provides as much immediate adhesion as double-sided pressure sensitive adhesive tape, then cures to a flexible, weather-resistant silicone seal.
News from Greeff (30 October 2006)
EU legislation drives water industry pump demand
Frost and Sullivan finds that European pumps in the water and wastewater markets earned revenues of $1.48 billion in 2005 and estimates this to reach $1.84 billion in 2012.
News from Frost and Sullivan (30 October 2006)
Pump primes marine fuel filters
The Racor Filtration Division of Parker Hannifin has introduced its award winning Racor fuel filter primer pump to provide high efficiency remote electronic fuel repriming of filters. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filter Division (30 October 2006)
Offshore sealing expertise brought to bear
User Application Article A novel split seal design has saved downtime in replacing a slipring seal on a floating production storage offloading vessel.
News from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions UK (30 October 2006)
Manufacturing buyers guide is available online
Buyers guide contains in-depth information concerning manufacturers and distributors of automation, engineering, manufacturing, production and machine building equipment and services.
News from Snowolf Communications (30 October 2006)
Guide helps buyers of factory equipment
Guide contains in-depth information concerning manufacturers and distributors of storage, handling, engineering, warehousing, building services and maintenance equipment and services.
News from Snowolf Communications (30 October 2006)
Aerospace design community to meet in Anaheim
Aerospace Design Expo North America 2006 is gearing up to present the North American aerospace design community with the best the world has to offer.
News from UKIP Media & Events (30 October 2006)
Circuit breakers do more
Technical Background Article The primary role of MCCBs is circuit protection, but the latest products can do much more, says John Towersey, Technical Director of Moeller Electric.
News from Moeller Electric (30 October 2006)
McCann increases Northern service
Houghton has recruited a new Service Engineer in the North of England to meet the service needs of its customers in the region more effectively.
News from Houghton UK (30 October 2006)
Centre excels in design modelling and simulation
A new centre of excellence in design modelling and simulation has been launched by National Metals Technology Centre.
News from National Metals Technology Centre (NAMTEC) (30 October 2006)
Digital cameras shrink to analogue size
The Foculus T series of FireWire output cameras features a very compact housing of just 29 x 29 x 39mm, matching the size of the smallest industrial analogue cameras.
News from Alrad Instruments (30 October 2006)
Labelling system uses standard laser printer
The Sharpmark Labelling System comprises easy to use software and printable sheets so you can print professional-looking labels yourself using a laser printer.
News from Sharpmark USA (30 October 2006)
Laser-based sensors keep rails on the level
User Application Article The latest noncontact, laser-based profile measurement sensors from Micro-Epsilon are being used by several leading rail inspection companies around the world. Brochure Available
News from Micro-Epsilon UK (30 October 2006)
Highest safety standard for nuclear reactor.
User Application Article Scientists from new Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation's experimental facility will be protected from radiation exposure by a network of Pilz programmable safety systems.
News from Pilz Safe Automation Australia (30 October 2006)
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