News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 21 January
to Saturday 27 January 2007
Matrikon makes top fifty of automation industry
Matrikon is one of "the top fifty automation companies in the industry", according to the December 2006 issue of Control magazine. Brochure Available
News from MatrikonOPC (26 January 2007)
Automotive consultancy acquired
Omitec Group has acquired P-Tec Automotive, a significant supplier of electrical and electronic consultancy to UK car companies.
News from Omitec Group (26 January 2007)
Steel mill design proves popular
2006 was a banner year for Morgan Construction Company with five separate orders for reducing sizing mills.
News from Morgan Construction Company (26 January 2007)
Cushioned clamping products add online CAD models
ZSi has adopted the Catalog Data Solutions CAD model download solution.
News from Catalog Data Solutions (CDS) (26 January 2007)
Polymer cuts the cost of fuel cells
Technical Background Article ElectroPhen is much better suited to production of conductive composite bipolar plates than normal non-electrically-conducting polymers, says James Lewis, Chairman of Bac2.
News from Bac2 (26 January 2007)
Flexible adhesive resists high temperatures
Master Sil 700 is a ready-to-use high- performance silicone elastomer adhesive/sealant that combines flexibility with high temperature resistance.
News from Master Bond (26 January 2007)
CNC and DRO sales exceed budgets
Measurement and control specialist ACI (UK) reports an excellent year during 2006 for Acu-Rite and Anilam CNC sales.
News from ACI (UK) (26 January 2007)
Seminar shows off novel sensor technologies
The Horizon seminar "A sensory world: novel sensor technologies and applications" will showcase a broad selection of sensor technologies and systems that have been developed at Cambridge.
News from University of Cambridge Research Services Division (26 January 2007)
System integration for rail applications on show
Hima-Sella will demonstrate new technologies on Stand S54 at the Railtex exhibition from 20th to 22nd February 2007 at the ExCel Centre, London.
News from Hima-Sella (26 January 2007)
Cable management system tackles mammoth task
User Application Article When Igus first developed its three dimensional cable management system, no one imagined it would be used in the trunk of an animatronic mammoth. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK (26 January 2007)
Breakfast briefing focuses on quality assurance
First in a series of free monthly breakfast briefings for SMEs will focus on how smaller manufacturers can gain free access to TIC's knowledge and expertise in the field of quality.
News from Technology Innovation Centre (26 January 2007)
Automation technology event to inform and train
Siemens Automation and Drives will host the Automation Experience at the Ricoh Stadium in Coventry on 7th and 8th March 2007 to showcase the very latest in automation, drives and control technology.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (26 January 2007)
Tanzanian gas processing facility to expand
Foster Wheeler South Africa has been awarded an engineering and project management consultancy contract by Globeleq for the expansion of the Songo Songo Island gas processing facility in Tanzania.
News from Foster Wheeler (26 January 2007)
Malaysian refinery signs for revamp experience
Foster Wheeler E and C (Malaysia) has been awarded a contract by Malaysian Refining Company for a debottlenecking/revamp project at MRC's PSR-2 Melaka Refinery in Malaysia.
News from Foster Wheeler (26 January 2007)
Level transducer improves accuracy
Submersible level transducer now features static accuracy of +/-0.25% FSO and is offered without a price increase over the earlier model.
News from Pressure Systems (26 January 2007)
Shaw to apply food-sector experience
Flexrite Chemgiene has appointed Andrew Shaw as Area Sales Manager for North England.
News from FlexRite Chemgiene (26 January 2007)
Cable extension transducers operate submerged
When the application demands a submersible design, Variohm EuroSensor reckons that Celesco's cable extension transducers are the only products that meet rigorous accuracy and reliability standards.
News from Variohm Eurosensor (26 January 2007)
Rotary position sensors are small and rugged
The new Vert X family of sensors not only comes in various housing diameters from 13 to 37mm and offers a number of analogue or digital outputs, they are sealed to IP69K (operational).
News from Variohm Eurosensor (26 January 2007)
2D/3D CAD package is free to try for 30 days
Designers, engineers and architects can discover the power of ZwCAD, driven by IntelliCAD and ODA technology, by downloading a trial of the application from the company's website.
News from ZwCAD (26 January 2007)
Industrial Ethernet switches extend temperatures
Aaxeon has added further models to its Lanolinx line of industrial Ethernet switches.
News from Aaxeon Technologies (26 January 2007)
Aberdeen office to support oil and gas sector
Invensys Process Systems is to open its first office in Aberdeen as part of the North Sea initiative and escalation in the company's United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS) business.
News from Invensys (26 January 2007)
Accelerometer gets the measure of exercise effort
User Application Article Three-axis accelerometer features in a novel Swiss-made biofeedback device named ikcal.
News from VTI Technologies (26 January 2007)
Novel brazing technique joins steel to aluminium
Corus, the international steel company, has developed Fluxless Laser Brazing, a new and robust process for joining steel to aluminium during automotive production line assembly. Brochure Available
News from Corus Automotive (26 January 2007)
Hydraulic dampers produce consistent force
Hydraulic dampers include an innovative balance chamber to produce a constant travel speed, resulting in a smoother and consistent damping force.
News from Ace Controls International (26 January 2007)
Thermal imaging for predictive maintenance
Fluke is to present a series of free morning seminars covering various aspects of thermal imaging and how it can be used as part of a predictive maintenance and condition monitoring programme. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (26 January 2007)
Analyser for noise and vibration measurement
Scalable analyser offers modules for signal processing, modal analysis, impact testing, rotating machinery and pass-by noise testing.
News from M+P International (26 January 2007)
Awards help address shortage of female role models
The IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year title has been awarded to Katy Deacon, 27, from Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire. Brochure Available
News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (26 January 2007)
PLM partnership expands in scope
IBM and Dassault Systemes have announced a significant expansion of their 25-year partnership.
News from Dassault Systemes (26 January 2007)
Actuator provides high acceleration
The concens actuator and controller is an innovative product for use in a wide variety of applications including medical, agricultural, mobility, food industry and the pharmaceutical industry.
News from Motion Control Products (26 January 2007)
Vibration transducer catalogue released at Maintec
Predictive Maintenance specialist Sensonics will release its new 20-page vibration transducer catalogue and display other detailed technical literature on Stand F9 at the Maintec exhibition. Brochure Available
News from Sensonics (26 January 2007)
Diesel generator provides standby power
The Mosa GE12000 SXC-EAS is a single-phase 230V, 50Hz, 12kVA diesel generator for standby power applications.
News from Wilkinson Star (26 January 2007)
Scada system to help upgrade rail power supply
Transmitton is the Scada contractor on the Network Rail West Coast Power Supply Upgrade.
News from Transmitton (26 January 2007)
Al-AgO batteries to power heavyweight torpedoes
Saft has been awarded a major contract to supply advanced battery systems based on its unique aluminium-silver oxide (Al-AgO) technology to power Black Shark heavyweight torpedoes. Brochure Available
News from Saft Space and Defence Batteries (26 January 2007)
Hard coated film keeps microbes off control panels
User Application Article Autotex AM hard coated graphic overlay film is a crucial component in the control panel of the new Epi-Care epilepsy alarm from Danish Care Technology. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype (26 January 2007)
Simulator to train refinery operators
Invensys Process Systems has been awarded an operator training system contract by PetroChina Dushanzi Petrochemical Company.
News from Invensys SimSci Esscor (26 January 2007)
Machinery health analyser keeps navy afloat
User Application Article Emerson Process Management's machinery health management technologies have enabled the Belgian Navy to make significant savings in maintenance costs.
News from Emerson Process Management (26 January 2007)
Online viscosity control aids polymer production
User Application Article An on-line viscometer from Hydramotion is an essential tool in the production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyetheylene naphthalate (PEN) at a large polymer plant in Scotland. Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion (26 January 2007)
Scrapers clear contamination from linear guides
Scraper system for recirculating ball linear motion guides is an efficient and cost effective solution to the problem of dust contamination in the cutting mechanism of carpet looms.
News from THK UK (26 January 2007)
Compressed air dryers keep their cool
Compressed air dryer range now includes refrigeration technology, a range which has recently been developed and expanded to cover many different variations. Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies (26 January 2007)
Temperature acquisition devices go wireless
Measurement Computing Corp has released two wireless temperature input devices modelled on the popular USB-TC and the USB-TEMP through its UK distributor Adept Scientific. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (26 January 2007)
Wheels and track feature in student robotics
The 2007 FIRST Robotics Competition is sponsored, in part, by Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation.
News from Bishop-Wisecarver Corp (25 January 2007)
Nominations open for CAD industry awards
The 2007 CAD Society Industry Awards acknowledge individual contributions within the computer aided-design and engineering software industry.
News from CAD Society (25 January 2007)
Cable drives are compact and reliable
Synchromesh cable drives are designed for positive traction to replace conventional ropes, simple cables and cog drives, especially where tight space is an important factor.
News from Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (25 January 2007)
Flowmeters can be installed with no mains power
User Application Article Mining company RWE Power has ordered 25 ABB AquaMaster electromagnetic water meters to help preserve groundwater based marshes and wetlands around its German coal mines.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (25 January 2007)
EP-IR spectroscopy technology explained
Application note demonstrates the ability of EP-IR spectroscopy technology to record in detail all chemical information pertaining to an ultra-rapid chemical reaction. Brochure Available
News from Aspectrics (25 January 2007)
Seminars highlight success of LonMark open systems
The LonMark Sessions 2007 Roadshow will visit 57 cities in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia between February and November 2007.
News from LonMark International (25 January 2007)
Upgrade ordered for 20-year-old HVDC system
ABB has been selected by the Public Service Company of New Mexico to upgrade the control and the valve cooling systems of an existing ABB HVDC system delivered over 20 years ago.
News from ABB Power Technologies (25 January 2007)
Improved website includes CAD downloads
Armstrong International has just launched a new global website.
News from Armstrong International (25 January 2007)
Solenoid adapted to secure military vehicle locks
User Application Article An electronic door lock actuated by a tubular solenoid is enhancing the security of military vehicles operating in hostile and sensitive zones throughout the world.
News from NSF Controls (25 January 2007)
Capital expenditure controls are bar to efficiency
A combination of high energy prices, new regulations, capex constraints and concerns about security of supply are proving a massive burden for many companies and could leave many in crisis.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (25 January 2007)
Linking automation and MES brings benefits
Automation technology could play a far greater role in safeguarding the UK industrial and manufacturing base, but technology benefit messages often fail to reach board level decision makers.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (25 January 2007)
Monitor supports LNG plant maintenance management
Emerson Process Management has been awarded a $1.7 million contract by Atlantic LNG to analyse the performance of process and mechanical equipment at an LNG plant in Trinidad and Tobago.
News from Emerson Process Management (25 January 2007)
Recirculating roller screws aid cancer treatment
User Application Article Recirculating roller screw provides precision positioning performance in cancer treatment couches. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (25 January 2007)
Shims are smart answer to absorb wave motion
User Application Article The first ever subsea installation of SmartShim was successfully completed last autumn on Shell's Nelson platform.
News from Furmanite International (25 January 2007)
Submarine power cable order breaks record
Nexans has signed a contract worth around Eur 7 million to design, manufacture and supply a world record-breaking high-voltage submarine power cable for the Wolfe Island Wind Project.
News from Nexans (25 January 2007)
Extra funds enable sensor expansion
Loadstar Sensors has completed a US $7 million dollar Series B financing, raising more than twice the amount it originally sought.
News from Loadstar Sensors (25 January 2007)
Servo drives increase to 110kVA
The power range of Parker Electromechanical's Compax3 servo drives has been increased to extend their scope of application in to the high power bracket. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation (25 January 2007)
Upgrade to gauge calibration and vision systems
GKS Inspection Services, a global provider of dimensional measurement and 3D laser scanning services, announced a major environment control upgrade to its gauge calibration and vision systems lab.
News from GKS Inspection Services (25 January 2007)
High frequency chargers boost energy efficiency
User Application Article High performance batteries and chargers provide efficient solution to power source requirements.
News from EnerSys Motive Power (25 January 2007)
Understanding safety signs at workplace
Safety Media is launching 2 DVDs to help combat the confusion surrounding safety signs
News from Safety Media (25 January 2007)
Report endorses CAD translation software
TransMagic has cosponsored Aberdeen Group's "Multi-CAD design chain benchmark report".
News from TransMagic (24 January 2007)
Optics enhance spectrograph performance
User Application Article Optical Surfaces has established an international reputation for supplying high precision spectrograph optics for land and space based telescopes.
News from Optical Surfaces (24 January 2007)
Heavy-duty guides handle dusty machine environment
User Application Article Linear motion system has the reliability to meet the needs of a project that demanded no manual intervention. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (24 January 2007)
Matthews takes charge of DeltaRail Group
Anna Matthews has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of DeltaRail Group, the international rail technology and consultancy business, with immediate effect.
News from DeltaRail Group (24 January 2007)
Catalogue details new and old publications
The Institution of Chemical Engineers has released its 2007 publications catalogue.
News from Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) (24 January 2007)
Silo system stores polypropylene safely
Bristol-based Braby has successfully completed a contract to supply The Craemer Group of Germany with a silo system for the storage of polypropylene.
News from Braby (24 January 2007)
Silo doors don plastic skirts for sealing
Braby has a brand new product to aid manufacturers in keeping their products clean, dry and uncontaminated when in storage.
News from Braby (24 January 2007)
Flexible beam couplings are torsionally rigid
Compared with typical beam couplings that have fewer spiral cuts, F-series couplings are more resistive to wind-up and have a higher torque capacity.
News from Ruland Manufacturing Co (24 January 2007)
Software improves design productivity and quality
User Application Article A major player in industrial washing and drying systems chose OneSpace Modeling to improve design productivity and quality.
News from CoCreate Software (24 January 2007)
Hardened wear plate increases plant life
User Application Article A specialist engineering company has saved Tarmac more than GBP 750,000 by solving a wearing problem on hoppers at the company's Hilton works.
News from Ace Arc (24 January 2007)
Infra-red cameras to be demonstrated at IPOT
Flir Systems will be marking its appearance at IPOT with the demonstration of several new cameras. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (24 January 2007)
Forensic lab gets to the bottom of subsea failures
Power engineering specialist EA Technology is experiencing an increase in demand for investigations into the causes of failures in subsea electricity cables and joints.
News from EA Technology (24 January 2007)
The world of industrial device networking
Technical Background Article Industrial device networking can revolutionise the world of industrial manufacturing, says Lantronix Senior Field Applications Engineer Gary Marrs.
News from Lantronix (24 January 2007)
The essentials of working with stainless steel
Workshop will interest everyone involved in fabricating or maintaining products in stainless steel and anyone looking to extend their expertise.
News from British Stainless Steel Association (24 January 2007)
Foam materials have excellent damping properties
CMS Vibration Solutions has signed an exclusive partnership with German manufacturer, BSW, to distribute the full range of high-performing Regupol RAV and Regufoam products.
News from CMS Vibration Solutions (24 January 2007)
Reseller supports software in the Philippines
New reseller in the Philippines will focus on Stheno/Pro, the legacy data management and drafting solution fully integrated with Pro/Engineer, Pro/Intralink and Windchill PDMLink.
News from CAD Schroer (24 January 2007)
Dewpoint meter verifies engine emissions data
User Application Article The measurement of humidity plays an important role in measuring the efficiency, power output and emissions of internal combustion engines. Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (24 January 2007)
Cartridge-based systems raise vacuum flow
Coax vacuum technology is easily integrated into the body of manufacturing machinery with multistage cartridges.
News from PIAB (24 January 2007)
European steel prices may fall further
European steel buyers sense that prices may fall further during the first quarter as commercial quality material is readily available from a number of sources at highly competitive prices.
News from MEPS (International) (24 January 2007)
Process visualisation software adds new views
Siemens Automation and Drives has extended its popular Simatic WinCC process visualisation series by introducing Version 6.2.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (24 January 2007)
PLM software caters for growing small companies
Product lifecycle management software is specifically designed to meet the requirements of growing companies.
News from Active Sensing (24 January 2007)
Startup consultancy helps SAIC to self-sufficiency
Following a highly successful 20-month period of development, SAIC is now ready to take ownership of Ricardo 2010 Consultants.
News from Ricardo (24 January 2007)
Automation, diagnostics and training at IWEX
At IWEX 2007, Festo will be showing an exciting range of automation and training services for the process sector, including its latest pneumatically operated valve for the water industry. Brochure Available
News from Festo (23 January 2007)
Antique process produces gold or brown finish
Antique Brown M38 is a versatile, easy process for brush-on finishing of large surfaces or for immersion finishing in batch quantities.
News from Birchwood Casey (23 January 2007)
Alarm management reveals hidden plant capacity
User Application Article Air Products and Chemicals implemented a comprehensive alarm management programme at its Calvert City ethylene vinyl acetate plant. Brochure Available
News from MatrikonOPC (23 January 2007)
Particle sensor checks filter performance
Sensor provides continuous online monitoring of particle counts in raw water, filter influent and filter effluent. Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology (23 January 2007)
Electronic library details adhesives and sealants
Knovel Corp has signed a new partnership with the Adhesive and Sealant Council, a leading trade association in the global adhesive and sealant industry community.
News from Knovel Corporation (23 January 2007)
Corrosion modelling for offshore and subsea
Corrosion modelling software predicts the level of protection provided by a cathodic protection system and the life of the system under different operating conditions.
News from Beasy (23 January 2007)
Wizard automates crack simulation
Software provides powerful easy to use tools to predict fracture mechanics data for cracks and to simulate automatically the growth of cracks.
News from Beasy (23 January 2007)
Miniature washers are made to order
Miniature washers may be specified smaller than 2mm in outside diameter and 0.76mm in inside diameter, with material thickness of 0.13mm and less.
News from Bokers (23 January 2007)
Teachers design robots to inspire students
User Application Article Teachers working with Carnegie Mellon University's Robotic Academy use Pro/Engineer Schools Edition to construct Lego NXT robots as part of the Robotics Academy's international outreach.
News from PTC - Parametric Technology (UK) (23 January 2007)
Catalogue brings drive components together
The new KTR Couplings catalogue is the first to combine all the company's products with text and illustrations.
News from KTR Couplings (23 January 2007)
Industrial solenoid cuts cost of actuation
The Tube-Form solenoid provides all the protection and lower production cost advantages associated with fluid-power solenoids yet are available as standard industrial devices.
News from Magnet Schultz (23 January 2007)
Timers add functions and flexibility
Finder has announced an update to its 80 series timers, which now provide improvements in functionality, multiple supply voltages, a wide choice of time ranges and greater ease of use.
News from Finder (23 January 2007)
Connectors are made for railway rolling stock
At Railtex 2007, the Harting Technology Group will feature connector products specifically designed for use within the railway rolling-stock environment.
News from Harting (23 January 2007)
Custom-made bolts maintain heat exchanger tension
User Application Article Anwil, one of the largest chemical producers in Poland, has applied RotaBolt technology to improve production processes and efficiencies at one of its plants. Brochure Available
News from James Walker Rotabolt (23 January 2007)
Technician kits cut electrical maintenance costs
Kits combine a noncontact infra-red thermometer, a choice of clamp meter or voltage/continuity/current tester and a voltage detector, giving a huge saving for users. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (23 January 2007)
Heat exchanger is made to measure for efficiency
User Application Article A Spirax Sarco packaged plate heat exchange system is delivering energy savings worth GBP 150,000 a year at Corus's Llanwern strip steel processing plant near Newport, South Wales.
News from Spirax Sarco (23 January 2007)
Pneumatic cylinders add intelligence to smelting
User Application Article Parker is helping the Elkem Aluminium plant in Mosjoen, Norway to streamline processes and significantly increase efficiency through the use of its intelligent pneumatic crust breaking cylinders. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (23 January 2007)
Micromech acquires Unimatic's motors business
Unimatic Engineers has sold its motors, drives and linear division for an undisclosed sum to Micromech.
News from Micromech (23 January 2007)
Server room sensors ease system diagnostics
sensorProbe8Linux now boasts a drastically improved and simplified notification wizard, a completely intuitive graphical sensor configuration system and easier to use mapping features.
News from AKCP (23 January 2007)
Machine vision operates at IR frequencies
IR machine vision range (lenses, light sources, light guides and peripherals) combines to achieve exceptional image capture with high resolution and contrast.
News from Moritex Europe (23 January 2007)
EU REACH programme to be explained in Brussels
Two new speakers have been added to the programme for Rapra Technology's forthcoming international conference on REACH in Brussels.
News from Smithers Rapra (23 January 2007)
Machine maker switches to 3D CAD
ATB Morley has chosen Autodesk Inventor Series and Autodesk Productstream after a thorough industry benchmarking exercise involving 3D CAD software solutions from all the major vendors.
News from Imass (23 January 2007)
Needle roller bearings available from stock
Drawn cup needle roller bearings are available in three types: open end bearings, inner ring only and closed end bearings.
News from Ondrives/Rino Industries (23 January 2007)
Handle folds flat when not in use
Recessed handle folds down flat when not in use and opens out to provide a sturdy secure hand grip when it is required to lift equipment. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (23 January 2007)
GigE Vision cameras show up at IPOT
Firstsight Vision will be showing the first new GigE Vision cameras for 2007 from Jai and Dalsa at IPOT 07. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (23 January 2007)
Seminars take holistic view of vision
Seminars at IPOT will concentrate on the totality of solving problems with vision, including optics and lighting, as well as cameras and software and other components.
News from UK Industrial Vision Association (23 January 2007)
Industrial processes for nano and micro products
Conference is designed for everyone engaged in developing new processes, products and techniques or seeking to translate or apply micro and nano processes in different industrial sectors.
News from BHR Group (23 January 2007)
Three calibrators for first showing at Mtec
Ametek Calibration Instruments will be showing three new products for the first time in the UK at the Mtec show in Birmingham.
News from Ametek Calibration Instruments (23 January 2007)
Japanese RP specialists buy four more SLS systems
Arrk recently purchased its third Sinterstation Pro 230 SLS system as well as three Sinterstation HiQ+HS SLS systems, enabling a fast, accurate build of high-quality parts.
News from 3D Systems Europe (23 January 2007)
Fieldbus networks keep baggage systems running
User Application Article Marco Polo Airport, Venice, uses redundant Profibus DP fieldbus networks on the high-availability baggage handling system that processes up to 4000 items of luggage per hour.
News from Profibus Group (23 January 2007)
Transmission triumphs again in Dakar Rally
For the fifth year in succession a Ricardo transmission has been used by Team Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart in the successful defence of the world's toughest and most famous off-road rally.
News from Ricardo (23 January 2007)
Robots turn to co-ordinate measurement
Comprehensive set of tools can create or transform an industrial robot into a powerful inline co-ordinate measuring machine.
News from Orus3D (23 January 2007)
Link box connects and switches low voltage cables
A new low-voltage two- and four-way link box for connecting and switching underground low voltage cables has recently been introduced by B and H. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics - Energy Division (23 January 2007)
CAD software expands support
CADopia 6 SP3 is available in three editions - Standard, Premium and Professional.
News from CADopia (23 January 2007)
Industrial grade radio modems cut out cables
Zlinx Modbus industrial grade radio modems can do the job faster, more easily and less expensively than stringing cable.
News from B and B Electronics Manufacturing Company (23 January 2007)
Slimline level sensors slip down boreholes
The LMP305 slimline submersible level transmitter has a 316 grade stainless steel sensor housing with a 316L stainless steel isolation diaphragm.
News from SensorsOne (23 January 2007)
Fighting bullying at workplace
Technical Background Article Businesses urged to adopt zero tolerance anti-bullying policy.
News from Croner (23 January 2007)
Company cars under scrutiny
Technical Background Article Concern rises about the apparent lack of control that employers appear to have over the maintenance and repair of cars driven for work purposes which are officially owned by the employees themselves.
News from Fleet Safety Association (23 January 2007)
Magnetic drive pump handles high-temperature media
User Application Article CDR Pumps has recently won an order to solve a problem application that has so far cost the customer in excess of GBP 100,000 in pump repair bills.
News from CDR Pumps (UK) (22 January 2007)
Onuoha assists with plastics-based design
The Polymer Cluster for the West Midlands is increasing its support for product design and for new product development to qualifying companies in the region.
News from Polymer Cluster (22 January 2007)
SLM technology extends to rapid tooling
SLM technology can now be used for the fast "direct to metal" production of injection moulding tools and inserts. Brochure Available
News from MCP Tooling Technologies (22 January 2007)
Japanese shipyards sign for cable supplies
Nexans has been awarded two frame contracts worth a total of around Eur 16 million to supply power, control and communication shipboard cables to major Japanese shipyards.
News from Nexans (22 January 2007)
CD is guide to multiphysics modelling
Conference CD contains full proceedings along with presentation slides and even ready-to-run model files that were discussed. Brochure Available
News from Comsol (22 January 2007)
Advice is key to managed expansion
A Measham-based company has seen its production capacity soar and is planning to take on more staff following support it's received from the region's chief manufacturing advisers.
News from Manufacturing Advisory Service - West Midlands (22 January 2007)
Belgian RoHS legislation is challenged
Member companies of the Bromine Science and Environmental Forum have filed a legal challenge over the Belgian Government's implementation of the EU RoHS Directive.
News from BSEF (22 January 2007)
Ballscrews and Acmescrews explained
The ballscrew and Acmescrew range of components from RA Rodriguez is expanding to encompass a wider range of applications in a variety of industries.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (22 January 2007)
Safety interlock switches come in stainless steel
Magnetically actuated safety interlock switches and actuators come in stainless steel housings for robust, corrosion-resistant operation in harsh environments.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (22 January 2007)
MacDonell takes charge of MEMS business
Endevco Corp has appointed Jennifer MacDonell to the position of MEMS Business Manager.
News from Endevco (22 January 2007)
V-ring seals come in metric sizes
V-rings are available in a large range of sizes from 3 to 2000mm.
News from Winco (22 January 2007)
Network infrastructure is viewable online
The Simatic Step 7 Topology Editor from Siemens Automation and Drives (A and D) represents Profinet infrastructures in the Step 7 engineering system.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (22 January 2007)
Bearings save weight for Airbus A380
User Application Article A range of the latest technology from SKF is playing an important role in the development of the world's largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus 380. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (22 January 2007)
HMI configuration software is ready for Vista
InduSoft Web Studio is still the only HMI/Scada solution that runs on virtually every type of hardware in the automation and control industry.
News from InduSoft (22 January 2007)
Cellphone service maintains support during storms
Austin, Texas was hit by a winter storm on Monday 15th January, which essentially shut down the entire city and its automation industry for three days.
News from InduSoft (22 January 2007)
Calibration kit ensures HACCP quality assurance
Systech Instruments has introduced a compact calibration kit that will help ensure that HACCP quality assurance requirements are consistently achieved.
News from Systech Instruments (22 January 2007)
Calibration checker keeps discharge detector fit
Users of EA Technology's industry-standard UltraTEV partial discharge detector can reduce their costs of ownership with the new UltraTEV Calibration Checker.
News from EA Technology (22 January 2007)
Controller modules save on signal conversion
I/O modules connect a wide range of temperature sensors to Moeller Electric's innovative MFD Titan controllers.
News from Moeller Electric (22 January 2007)
Shaft seals score in dry bulk process equipment
User Application Article Meco custom-engineered shaft seals have been found to increase MTBF by a factor of four or more over packed glands in dry bulk process equipment. Brochure Available
News from Meco Shaft Seals (22 January 2007)
Polymer survives automotive connector duties
User Application Article TI Automotive chooses Victrex Peek polymer because of its ability to withstand high pressures and high temperatures.
News from Victrex USA (22 January 2007)
Book offers guidance on critical power continuity
Power protection guide provides detailed information on how to design and implement secure power continuity plans to protect critical organisational processes and systems.
News from Riello UPS (22 January 2007)
Welder generators are Network Rail approved
Wilkinson Star and General Welding Supplies will exhibit diesel- and petrol-driven Network Rail approved welding/generating machines at Railtex 07.
News from Wilkinson Star (22 January 2007)
Vibration analysis for maintenance explained
Datastick Systems is holding its first vibration training seminar at its Campbell, California, headquarters from 1st to 3rd February 2007.
News from Datastick Systems (22 January 2007)
Distributor speeds access to autosport connectors
US and European race and rally engineers looking for the full range of Souriau's specific for motorsport connectors can rely on quick turnaround from new distributor BF1 Connect.
News from BF1 Connect (22 January 2007)
New features add value to CNC system
Heidenhain's iTNC 530 control remains at the forefront of CNC systems when it comes to operation and user-friendliness. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (22 January 2007)
Digital readout system adds linear encoder
Following the successful introduction of Heidenhain's ND 780 multifeature digital readout system during 2006, the company has introduced a new linear encoder for application on manual machines. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (22 January 2007)
Vibration and balancing veteran joins team
Datastick Systems has hired 30-year vibration and balancing veteran Derek Norfield as Director of Applications.
News from Datastick Systems (22 January 2007)
Welding machines meet professional demands
Compact and ergonomically designed, yet also rugged, Caddy Professional welding machines meet the needs of professionals that have to take the welder to the job. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (22 January 2007)
Reseller takes XVL to the Czech Republic
Lattice Technology has signed up Gedas of the Czech Republic as a new reseller. Brochure Available
News from Lattice Technology (22 January 2007)
Miniature DC gearmotor runs from 12V battery
The Model MMP-TM30-12V GP-051 is a miniature DC gearmotor that accepts any 12V DC source, including battery power.
News from Midwest Motion Products (22 January 2007)
Simulation software covers many disciplines
Circuit design and simulation software package works for electric, pneumatic, hydraulic and digital electronic networks.
News from Saelig Company (22 January 2007)
Modular logic controllers handle up to 50 channels
Crouzet introduces the Millenium 3 range of logic controllers and accessories for automating installations that have up to 50 I/O channels. Brochure Available
News from Crouzet (22 January 2007)
Logistics show outing for mobile industrial PCs
DLoG UK will present its range of vehicle mount and mobile IPCs and terminals at Logistics Link South exhibition at Sandown Park.
News from DLoG (UK) (22 January 2007)
PTFE-like material expands sealing options
Moldflon clearly expands the application range of previously used fluorothermoplastics while offering the same profile of material properties as PTFE. Brochure Available
News from FTL Seals Technology (22 January 2007)
Guide to specifying electrical conduit
Guide provides answers to common questions when specifying conduit systems, including the choice of materials and the standards applicable to different types of installation. Brochure Available
News from Kopex International (22 January 2007)
High-quality pistons for motorsport
Piston design and manufacturing cell is opened following two years of development and in excess of GBP 1.5 million investment.
News from MCT (22 January 2007)
2006 Peter Isaac Award goes underground!
Dr Olivia Carlton, FRCP, FFOM, and head of occupational health at Transport for London (TfL), is the 2006 winner of its 'Working for a Healthier Workplace - The Peter Isaac Award'.
News from British Occupational Hygiene Society (22 January 2007)
Health and Safety '07 officially opened by HSE
20th/21st February, Sandown Park, Surrey. Health and Safety '07, the new dedicated regional exhibition and seminar, has received a great accolade from the Health and Safety executive.
News from Health and Safety Executive (22 January 2007)
Cranes stopped from being in service by HSE
User Application Article HSE prohibits operation of tower cranes supplied by Falcon Crane Hire.
News from Health and Safety Executive (22 January 2007)
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