News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 25 February
to Saturday 3 March 2007
Adapter connects devices over network
Westermo Data Communications' IDW-90 industrial ISDN terminal adapter is aimed at utilising existing communications technology and has been designed to meet the European ISDN standard DSS1.
News from Westermo Data Communications ( 2 March 2007)
Website provides flow meter information
McCrometer's new website helps process, plant, municipal water and agricultural engineers find the most up-to-date flow meter information.
News from McCrometer ( 2 March 2007)
UK companies disobey effluent legislation
A waste management seminar in Birmingham has heard that claims of ignorance will not wash with prosecutors trying to tighten machine effluent regulations. Brochure Available
News from Wheelabrator Group ( 2 March 2007)
Reliable power supply covers critical applications
Absopulse Electronics' HRW 40 provides high-reliability supply voltage for a wide range of critical applications.
News from Absopulse Electronics ( 2 March 2007)
CMM manufacturer does well in Russia
A Russian tool company has purchased two Aberlink Axiom Too manual CMMs for quality control.
News from Aberlink ( 2 March 2007)
Hand-held device tests hardness of materials
The Shore 'A' Scale durometer boasts a large, easy to read digital display, a zero setting, preset value input options, and an auto display off facility.
News from Bowers Metrology UK ( 2 March 2007)
Hardness testers handle a range of materials
The CV arm of the Bowers Metrology Group has released the CV-405/410/430/450AAT series of Micro Vickers hardness bench-testers.
News from Bowers Metrology UK ( 2 March 2007)
Recruitment company makes new appointment
NES has appointed Michael Sharman as Business Development Manager to its Manchester-based headquarters.
News from NES Group ( 2 March 2007)
Research centre is offers free seminars
Ceram is offering free knowledge session seminars to legal practitioners keen to learn more about the difference that materials analysis can make to a case.
News from Ceram ( 2 March 2007)
Software company holds user conference
Cyco Software will hold its third Americas User and Reseller Conference at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida, USA from 3-5 June.
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions ( 2 March 2007)
PLM company reverts to old name
Desktop Engineering is the new name for CenitDesktop. Brochure Available
News from Desktop Engineering ( 2 March 2007)
Nominations sought for plant award
The 6th annual Hart Plant of the Year Award will recognise innovative use of Hart Communication in real-time industrial process plant applications.
News from Hart Communication Foundation ( 2 March 2007)
Consultancy company receives generator go ahead
Foster Wheeler is set to provide Longview with a 695MW electric PC steam generator utilising Siemens advanced Benson vertical tube supercritical steam technology
News from Foster Wheeler ( 2 March 2007)
Valves suit salty environments
Legris' new in-line, one way stainless steel flow controller is available with BSPP parallel threads in four sizes and in diameters from 7 to 12mm
News from Legris ( 2 March 2007)
Plug-in interfaces with light sumulator
Evoqe has released a plug-in for solidThinking 7.5 providing a direct interface to Maxwell Render, the light simulator.
News from Evoqe ( 2 March 2007)
Surface kills dangerous pathogens
An intensive research effort by Palram's Technology Department has produced PVC cladding that offers new sanitary protection.
News from Palram ( 2 March 2007)
Ethernet goes Spanish and Portugese
Ethernet Direct's new Latin American locations provide local technical services, training and consultation in applications engineering.
News from Ethernet Direct ( 2 March 2007)
Digital filters added to charting application
Adept Scientific's new module is designed to help engineers, scientists and measurement technology experts who need to filter multichannel measurements quickly. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 2 March 2007)
Rod cylinder redesigned
Hoerbiger-Origa has redesigned its AZ piston rod cylinder, available in profile tube or tie-rod versions, double acting, and with the option of through piston rod operation. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa ( 2 March 2007)
NSK invests Eur 70 million in Japanese plant
A new facility is expected to increase NSK's manufacturing volume from the current level of Eur 405 million to Eur 540 million in two years. Brochure Available
News from NSK UK ( 2 March 2007)
Split roller bearing service launched
User Application Article SRB recently designed, manufactured and delivered ten SRB bearings weighing 2 tonnes each in just 14 weeks Brochure Available
News from Revolvo ( 2 March 2007)
Software simulates flow and thermal effects
Flowmaster V7 takes into account the complex internal flow and thermal effects within systems through the relationships of pressure drop, flow rate and temperature difference across components.
News from Flowmaster International ( 2 March 2007)
Digital controllers offer simple setup
Macro Sensors DMC dual-channel LVDT controllers offer simplified sensor calibration and set-up with a scrolling display that actively guides users on what information to input.
News from Macro Sensors ( 2 March 2007)
Conference hosts alarm management panel
Doug Rothenberg, David Strobhar, Ian Nimmo, and Bridget Fitzpatrick will discuss, debate, and respond to questions about current and future trends in alarm management at the TiPS User Conference.
News from TiPS ( 2 March 2007)
PC clustering system aids laser projection system
User Application Article Virtalis' "MockUp on a PC Cluster" allows the manipulation of large and complex data models. Brochure Available
News from Virtalis ( 2 March 2007)
Welder generator runs tools and equipment
The MOSA TS300-RW is rated 300A at 60% duty cycle with a safety critical 110V CTE 4kVA ac auxiliary output for running power tools and other ancillary equipment.
News from Wilkinson Star ( 2 March 2007)
Systems keeps customers informed
Yaskawa Engineering Europe has employed a new, automated system by TNT for keeping customers up to date at all times with their orders.
News from Yaskawa Engineering Europe ( 2 March 2007)
Engineers cut Heinz steam costs
User Application Article Spirax Sarco engineers were on site at Heinz' factor in Wigan for 10 days, surveying 559 traps, of which 75 were found to need maintenance to improve their energy efficiency.
News from Spirax Sarco ( 2 March 2007)
Dakar rally promotion launched for adhesives
For a limited period, purchasers of special packs of Loctite stick products will also receive a free Dakar Rally watch.
News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives ( 2 March 2007)
Canadian camera agreement signed
An agreement between JAI and Integrys enables Integrys to offer the full line of JAI and PULNiX camera brands to customers in the machine vision, medical, and scientific communities.
News from JAI ( 2 March 2007)
Managing safety at workplace
CIRSMA, from Industrial Safety Integration expands to become a comprehensive safety management system.
News from Industrial Safety Integration ( 2 March 2007)
Better noise insulation at automotive manufacturer
User Application Article Troax partitioning creates new office complex for global automotive system manufacturer Delphi.
News from Troax UK ( 2 March 2007)
Hydraulic fluid offers fire resistance
User Application Article Celsa Steel UK changed to Houghton's Houghto-Safe HFB100 invert emulsion because of its excellent performance and the technical support that Houghton could offer.
News from Houghton UK ( 1 March 2007)
Steel company sponsors young car designers
Corus has become a sponsor of the Connections project in the Royal College of Art's Vehicle Design Department. Brochure Available
News from Corus Automotive ( 1 March 2007)
Software company receives IT award
To date, more than 30 companies have selected Pavilion's environmental solutions to reduce their environmental impact, achieve compliance and support corporate environmental performance initiatives
News from Pavilion Technologies ( 1 March 2007)
Adhesives offer precision bonding
The Dymax OP-29 series of adhesives' solvent-free, rapid cure characteristics increase productivity, lower assembly costs and enhance operator safety.
News from Intertronics ( 1 March 2007)
Robot tests three things at once
Zwick has produced a robotic testing system that can perform tensile, flexure and notched impact testing at one time. Brochure Available
News from Zwick Testing Machines ( 1 March 2007)
Integrated mini slides improve smoothness
The guide unit of Festo's DGSL mini slides forms the actual body of the unit and incorporates a high-performance pneumatic actuator. Brochure Available
News from Festo ( 1 March 2007)
Nigerian project specification contract awarded
Foster Wheeler's UK and Nigerian subsidiaries have been awarded a contract for the project specification of the construction of two natural gas liquefaction trains.
News from Foster Wheeler ( 1 March 2007)
Thai petroleum contract announced
A Foster Wheeler subsidiary has been awarded an engineering and materials supply contract for a Terrace-Wall reformer and three fired heaters at a Thai petroleum refinery.
News from Foster Wheeler ( 1 March 2007)
Software works seamlessly with Microsoft products
Wonderware's new software is designed to make the collaboration of plant production and performance information faster and easier.
News from SolutionsPT ( 1 March 2007)
Analyser measures water in ethanol
Aspectrics has released a new application note showing that its MultiComponent 2750 EP-NIR analyser achieves precise measurement of water in ethanoln
News from Aspectrics ( 1 March 2007)
New software library approaches launch
After two years, MVTec Software, Munich (Germany), will launch the new version of its software library Halcon.
News from MVTec Software ( 1 March 2007)
Design methodology provides market insight
Human Factors International's "contextual innovation", positions all aspects of design, including research and development, within the social and cultural context of a product's target consumers.
News from Human Factors International ( 1 March 2007)
Control system installed at Chinese power plant
User Application Article Emerson Process Management won a US $7 million contract to automate a four-unit, 4000MW, coal-fired plant in China in April 2005.
News from Emerson Process Management - Power + Water ( 1 March 2007)
Consortium aims to make modelling guidelines
The MARI Consortium was officially launched with a meeting held in Paris in September 2006, and will continue until June 2008.
News from ESI Group ( 1 March 2007)
Panel company meets ATEX Directive
In recent months Elfab has been advising the food industry on changes that needed to be put in place to meet ATEX requirements.
News from Elfab ( 1 March 2007)
Actuator relieves operator stress
Valve-control specialist Netherlocks has developed a device to facilitate the manual operation of problematic valves.
News from Netherlocks Safety Systems ( 1 March 2007)
Robotics road show travels UK
Laidler Associates is joining AA Robotics, Cognex Factory Vision, Safety Systems and igus in six one-day events across the UK. Brochure Available
News from Laidler Associates ( 1 March 2007)
System allows rapid prototyping of fuel cells
Opal-RT's new solution incorporates software capabilities with hardware level optimisations and multi-processor capability to accurately simulate hybrid fuel cell vehicle power trains in real-time.
News from Opal-RT Technologies ( 1 March 2007)
External device server automates remote equipment
Rhe IntelliBox enables customers to connect their industrial, commercial, medical, retail and security equipment to IP networks and the internet to automatically monitor and respond to events.
News from Lantronix ( 1 March 2007)
Small camera suits OEM customers
The Imaging Solutions Group (ISG) has released a new Custom Camera Platform.
News from Imaging Solutions Group (ISG) ( 1 March 2007)
Robotics company deals with automated vehicles
An AGV recently previewed at ProMat in Chicago will be using Kuka's palletising robots such as the Kuka KR 40 and Kuka KR 180 models to palletise and depalletise products presented via the AGV.
News from Kuka Robotics ( 1 March 2007)
Fluid dynamics software investigates stresses
Flomerics' EFD.Pro now supports Wildfire 3 as well as an integrated interface with Pro/Engineer Mechanica for structural analysis. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics ( 1 March 2007)
Fieldbus Foundation looks forward to Intkerama '07
The Fieldbus Foundation has unveiled its plans to exhibit at the forthcoming Interkama 2007 International Trade Fair, to be held April 16-20 in Hannover, Germany.
News from Fieldbus Foundation ( 1 March 2007)
Battery manufacturer signs Sears contract
Beginning in March, 2007, Sears Auto Centers will be the exclusive distribution channel for DieHard Platinum batteries.
News from EnerSys ( 1 March 2007)
3D publishing software shares CAD files
Lattice Technology has released XVL Studio 6.3, driving innovation, collaboration, and communication with ultra-compressed XVL, a format which reduces 3D CAD files into lightweight documents. Brochure Available
News from Lattice Technology ( 1 March 2007)
Software allows elaborate simulations
Opal-RT Technologies has released RT-LAB 8.1, Artemis 4.1 and RT-Events 3.0, providing more tools for engineers managing real-time test simulation of power electronic systems.
News from Opal-RT Technologies ( 1 March 2007)
System simplifies automation development
Elutions' WLC makes development, monitoring and control easier through the use of integrated cellular communications, industrial hardened I/Os, and standard fixed-wire networks.
News from Wizcon Systems – Elutions Europe ( 1 March 2007)
Software includes powerful renderer
Evoqe's solidThinking 7.5 is a suite of fully parametric and history driven Class A surface and solid modelling environments, with photorealistic rendering and animation
News from Evoqe ( 1 March 2007)
Tiltmeters/clinometers cover 4-20mA range
Inertial Aerosystems tiltmeters/clinometers are available in a slimline version, available in horizontal or vertical formats that are ideal for mounting in tubes. Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK ( 1 March 2007)
Visit to Dubai supports local distributor
HFT Managing Director Darren Sewell recently visited a representative section of the end-user sector in Dubai accompanied by PTS personnel.
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques ( 1 March 2007)
Online chain selector program is updated
Renold has updated its chain selector program with a new version that is available now and free to download from the company's website.
News from Renold Chain ( 1 March 2007)
Steel market strengthens
Although MEPS has noted some price improvement for hot rolled coil, customers are resisting paying more for cold rolled and coated steel.
News from MEPS (International) ( 1 March 2007)
Dubai office accommodates Middle East demand
Pipe joint and repair specialist Viking Johnson has opened an office in Dubai.
News from Viking Johnson ( 1 March 2007)
Chain comes through theme park unscathed
User Application Article Chain driving the largest white knuckle ride at a Florida theme park shows virtually no signs of wear after five years operation.
News from Renold Chain ( 1 March 2007)
Quality-assured motion control in Hanover
Huco Dynatork will be showing a wide selection from its range on Stand F24 in Hall 25 at the forthcoming Hanover Messe. Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork ( 1 March 2007)
Machine vision case studies go online
Case studies illustrate how neural networks are used in NeuroCheck machine vision solutions to mimic human thinking.
News from Industrial Vision Systems ( 1 March 2007)
REACH conference moves to larger venue
Rapra Technology has been forced to move its first international REACH conference to a new venue to cope with a dramatic increase in delegate numbers.
News from Smithers Rapra ( 1 March 2007)
Forum brings CAD users together online
Online forum to allow free discussion between TopSolid users all over the world.
News from Missler Software ( 1 March 2007)
Encoder couplings cover multiple requirements
The Controlflex series of couplings from Schmidt-Kupplung has been designed especially for the requirements of shaft encoders.
News from Schmidt-Kupplung ( 1 March 2007)
Air systems are tested for contaminants
On-site test service checks air systems for carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, water and oil content. Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies ( 1 March 2007)
Linear slides feature precision design
Four-point-contact two-row raceway compact linear slides offer high load capacities with a maximum speed of 3m/s.
News from Ondrives/Rino Industries ( 1 March 2007)
Proximity and photoelectric benefits combine
Fixed distance sensor is suitable for a wide variety of target materials, and features exact background suppression and small sensing hysteresis.
News from Balluff UK ( 1 March 2007)
History-based modelling at groundbreaking price
Modeller provide a wide array of design-oriented NURBS and polygonal modelling tools, with additional dimensioning and engineering support
News from Evoqe ( 1 March 2007)
Stainless steel set for price rises
The record average nickel price in February 2007 at above US $41,000 per tonne will result in substantially higher alloy surcharges for austenitic grades of steel in the near term.
News from MEPS (International) ( 1 March 2007)
Visualisation system inspects all sizes of product
A modular system for the visualisation and inspection of any engineering product has been introduced by Cambridge Technology Systems.
News from Cambridge Technology Systems ( 1 March 2007)
Engineering exhibition heads for sell-out
With radically reduced stand prices, Industry Live 2007 is perceived as an attractive opportunity to gather new business enquiries at an ideal time of the year.
News from Industry Live ( 1 March 2007)
Top UK reseller title is retained
Figures just released show that Imass generated more revenue from Autodesk manufacturing solutions than any other reseller in 2006.
News from Imass ( 1 March 2007)
Remote thermometer provides safe indication
Dual-mode remote thermometer provides on-site indication of process temperature conditions, and simultaneously provides a voltage or resistance signal.
News from Moore Industries International ( 1 March 2007)
Robotics roadshow tours UK
A robotics roadshow will visit Milton Keynes, Newport, Nottingham, County Durham and Cannock over the next two months. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK ( 1 March 2007)
Signal conditioner and display adds TEDS support
Popular panel mount signal conditioner with digital display now supports sensors with TEDS ID recognition option per IEEE1451.4.
News from Futek Advanced Sensor Technology ( 1 March 2007)
Facility expands to cover all technologies
Due to double-digit growth over the last 10 years, Lenze/AC Tech, just recently moved from an 7900m2 plant to a brand new facility that spans over 11,600m2. Brochure Available
News from Lenze-ACTech ( 1 March 2007)
Traffic Lights but not as we know them!
MIH/2U and 3U Traffic Light beacons from deegee are proving a popular choice for some quite diverse applications, thanks to their robust build and excellent light output.
News from DG Controls ( 1 March 2007)
Ergonomic workstation fitted at oil and gas site
The EOW at Aberdeen can be linked via a network to other ABB control systems in remote locations, to suit the particular system in use with the customer.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (28 February 2007)
Panel PC suits harsh environments
Anti-vibration protection and an IP64-compliant front panel allow the Afolux all-in-one panel PC series to be used in industrial environments or areas of harsh environmental conditions.
News from IEI Technology Corp (28 February 2007)
Purging system cuts argon costs
User Application Article Gas supplier BOC worked with Huntingdon Fusion Techniques to reduce argon consumption in the welding involved in multi-million pound liquid gas facilities currently under construction in the UK.
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (28 February 2007)
Compressed air keeps pipes clean
Speedy Power recently took delivery of six portable compressed air dryer systems from Domnnick Hunter for use by Rolls Royce.
News from Parker Domnick Hunter (28 February 2007)
Job site manager wins student award
Gary Lightfoot, JobsGroup.net Sales Manager, has won the Tell Joi Student of the Year Award, after completing ISMM Level 5 Diploma in Strategic Sales, with a focus on Sales Management.
News from JobsGroup.net (28 February 2007)
ID readers provide small size and simplicity
Cognex' DataMan 100 readers provide unmatched code-reading performance and simplicity in a package that's smaller than a flip phone.
News from Cognex UK (28 February 2007)
Modelling tool suits CAD applications
TurboCAD Professional 12 delivers improved tools for 2D drafting and 3D modelling deliver new possibilities in mechanical and architectural design Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (28 February 2007)
System converts serial devices to TCP/IP
User Application Article ISDNconnect provides Shell's wide area network with a low-bandwidth, always-on connection between terminal equipment and a central location.
News from MAC Solutions (UK) (28 February 2007)
Bin weighing system provides accuracy
User Application Article Vehicle Weighing Solutions' bin weighing solution allows Countrystyle Recycling to accurately weigh the waste collected from its customers.
News from Vehicle Weighing Solutions (28 February 2007)
Export conferences get started
UKTI South East's International Month runs throughout March and includes a series of seminars being run for local businesses starting to export. Brochure Available
News from UK Trade and Investment (28 February 2007)
Five-axis software aids propeller design
User Application Article Using Delcam's CAD/CAM software has enabled Teignbridge Propellers to reduce the cost and to speed the delivery of its custom propellers. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (28 February 2007)
Visualisation software user conference announced
The AutoVue Customer Cimm'posium 2007 will showcase Cimmetry's AutoVue solutions, integrations, and innovations.
News from Cimmetry Systems (28 February 2007)
Facilities management sees increased demand
Asset integrity and FM auditing are just two of the areas where AVT's non-biased approach can bring significant operational and cost saving benefits for the client. Brochure Available
News from AV Technology (28 February 2007)
Ball screws provide dependable solutions
For low-load applications, SKF offers type SD and BD miniature ball screws, which can be supplied in diameters ranging from 8mm to 16mm. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (28 February 2007)
3D simulation promoted in Northern Ireland
Delmia will be key to the Northern Ireland Technology Centre's (NITC) provision of a 3D Manufacturing Simulation Program, supported by Invest Northern Ireland.
News from Delmia (28 February 2007)
HMI software company receives award
Copa Data has been awarded a Frost and Sullivan Award for Product Innovation, having demonstrated excellence in new products and technologies through its zenOn SCADA/HMI software.
News from Copa-Data UK (28 February 2007)
Trade-in offer extended
Heidenhain's GBP200 trade-in offer covers any DRO system, from any manufacturer, in any condition, that is being replaced by a new Heidenhain two or three-axis DRO system. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (28 February 2007)
Eyepiece eases PCB inspection
The Mantis Elite from Vision Engineering now benefits from an accessory that will give operators maximum working distance for manipulation tasks like rework. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering (28 February 2007)
Tyre pressure company sponsors endurance race
Norfolk-based BERU F1 Systems will sponsor the opening round of the 2007 Britcar Championship, the UK's endurance race series, at Silverstone on March 24th.
News from BERU F1 Systems (28 February 2007)
White paper details manufacturing trends
A CDS white paper details five key trends in the manufactured products market that have converged to create a new opportunity for manufacturers and distributors to drive revenue growth.
News from Catalog Data Solutions (CDS) (28 February 2007)
Magnetic clamping system tolerates 210C
The Hilma M-TECS 210 magnetic clamping system from Roemheld is the only system of its kind that can be used in rubber moulding where temperatures of up to 210C are required. Brochure Available
News from Roemheld UK (28 February 2007)
Foster Wheeler board makes new appointment
Foster Wheeler's Board of Directors has elected Thierry Desmaris to the position of Vice President of Corporate Development, effective immediately.
News from Foster Wheeler (28 February 2007)
Rubber mouldings bond to metal
Sealing, gripping and motion control are typical performance features of Rubber Industries' custom rubber mouldings bonded to metal components.
News from Rubber Industries (28 February 2007)
Partnership produces testing system
The KD-Rig provides precise suspension motion while measuring bump steer, camber change and wheel loads.
News from Livingston and Haven (28 February 2007)
Engine components prepare for biofuel expansion
Research addresses engineering challenges underlying the rapid growth in biofuel usage.
News from Delphi (28 February 2007)
Reducing arc flash risks
Voltage warning indicator application presentation of the Annual IEEE Electrical Safety workshop.
News from Grace Engineered Products (28 February 2007)
Software simulates magnet characteristics
Vector Fields' Demag solver allows designers to optimise equipment designs by accurately simulating both the magnetisation process.
News from Vector Fields (27 February 2007)
Polymer tubing protects in the oil industry
User Application Article Zeus chose Victrex Peek polymer because of its ability to withstand extreme temperatures, high pressures and caustic fluids.
News from Victrex USA (27 February 2007)
Simulation software cuts analysis time
By reducing the overall number of iterations, Ansys Version 11.0 has greatly reduced the solution time for nonlinear static and transient analyses
News from Ansys (27 February 2007)
Distribution agreement reached for degreasers
At a time when users of Trichloroethylene are urgently in need to find a substitute, EnSolv has proven to be the most popular alternative. Brochure Available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (27 February 2007)
Valves reduce stroke volume
Asco/Joucomatic Numatics valves feature a patented piston design that enables significantly faster opening and closing times, quieter operation and lower operating costs.
News from Asco Numatics (27 February 2007)
Near infra-red process analyser displayed
Aspectrics' EP-NIR analyser offers a breakthrough in NIR analysis, facilitating ultra-fast scanning operation capable of acquiring an impressive 100 scans/s.
News from Aspectrics (27 February 2007)
Respirator joins PPE range
BuckHickman InOne has extended its 3M range with 180 new products.
News from Buck & Hickman (27 February 2007)
Power transducers fit in tight spaces
The CPT-DIN transducers from Carlo Gavazzi are available in basic and advanced versions, providing OEMs with a choice of cost and functionality options.
News from Carlo Gavazzi (27 February 2007)
Increased load carrying without extra design space
The HepcoMotion UtiliTrak linear guideway system offers increased load carrying capability while requiring no additional design space as the carriage plate is simply longer, not wider Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (27 February 2007)
Lenses suit radioactive applications
Resolve Optics non-browning lenses are designed to withstand a total radiation dose of 100,000,000 rads and temperatures up to 55C without discoloration. Brochure Available
News from Resolve Optics (27 February 2007)
PLM agreement improves support
Incat, a global PLM technology consulting and reseller company, has signed to become a Dassault Systemes VAR.
News from Dassault Systemes (27 February 2007)
Instrument company makes new acquisition
K-Tek has announced the acquisition of KAB Instruments and its line of non-contact ultrasonic level measurement equipment.
News from K-Tek (27 February 2007)
Automation company makes sales appointments
Gary Taylor has joined KUKA Automation + Robotics as Aerospace Sales Manager and Tony Dowling is the company's new Robot Sales Specialist Brochure Available
News from KUKA Automation + Robotics (27 February 2007)
Industrial video encoder offers rugged design
The VPort 351 is a high-performance, one-channel industrial video encoder that provides up to full D1 resolution at 30 frames per second and supports a dual MJPEG4/MJPEG algorithm
News from Moxa Technologies (27 February 2007)
Torque control company expands in Taiwan
Li Chian Hardware has been appointed to represent Crane Electronics in Taiwan and will be marketing the company's full range of torque tools and audit equipment. Brochure Available
News from Crane Electronics (27 February 2007)
Mains-powered viscometer launched
Hydramotion has introduced a mains-powered bench top version of its Viscolite portable viscometer for real-time continuous viscosity monitoring in laboratory scale equipment. Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion (27 February 2007)
Instrument range draws people to exhibition stand
Calibration Dynamics enjoyed a successful exhibition at MTEC Sensors, Measurement and Instrumentation Show 2007.
News from Calibration Dynamics (27 February 2007)
Rail batteries beat million-mile mark
User Application Article Saft Matrics MRX rail batteries have just beaten the million-mile mark on the GNER Mallard trains that operate a high-speed intercity service along Britain's East Coast main line. Brochure Available
News from Saft Industrial Batteries (27 February 2007)
Consulting company gains new expert
Dr Russell Henke will join Cyon Research's select group of knowledgeable experts on business and technology issues.
News from Cyon Research (27 February 2007)
Adapters aid prism lens manipulation
In applications where there is little space above the object - Moritex' side looking prism adapters enable the optical axis to be turned through 90 degrees
News from Moritex Europe (27 February 2007)
3D CAD aids Antarctic research
User Application Article Researchers at the McMurdo Station in Antarctica will soon be able to safely study aquatic species using a remotely operated vehicle designed in SolidWorks 3D CAD and Cosmos design analysis software.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (27 February 2007)
Valve company wins Saudi contract
Tomoe is supplying 139 of their high-performance, advanced butterfly valves to the Saudi Electric Company.
News from Tomoe Valve (27 February 2007)
Technical recruitment website is relaunched
Technojobs greeted the New Year with new branding, expanded content and a range of functional improvements aimed at streamlining the job search and selection process for technical professionals.
News from Technojobs (27 February 2007)
Electricity safety set for discussion
Philip Allen, President of Grace Engineered Products, will discuss "thru-door" voltage warning indicators at the IEEE IAS Safety Workshop Program in Calgary, Alberta.
News from Grace Engineered Products (27 February 2007)
Module improves serial communication
Idec Electronics has dramatically increased the serial communications capability of its Pentra programmable controller range by the recent introduction of an expansion communication module.
News from Idec Electronics (27 February 2007)
Stepper control card helps build complex systems
Cost-effective four-axis stepper motor control card offers precise synchronisation across all axes to ensure simultaneous starts and stops for accurate motion of complex systems. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology (27 February 2007)
Thermography avoids cost-intensive failures
IR camera features measurement mode with automatic minimum and maximum temperature area indication which makes surveying faster and easier.
News from Proviso Systems (27 February 2007)
Radar gauging systems break link with the past
Emerson Process Management has changed the brand name of the company's TankRadar gauging systems from Saab Rosemount to Rosemount.
News from Emerson Process Management (27 February 2007)
Smaller shock absorbers boast high performance
Safety shock absorbers feature compact design, making them suited to numerous emergency use applications.
News from Ace Controls International (27 February 2007)
Dependable and rugged design for angle sensor
Sensor provides contact-free and wear-free angular measurement from 0 to 360 degrees using a position magnet.
News from ASM (27 February 2007)
Teager takes on UK accounts
Alcoa Fastening Systems has recruited Kevin Teager as UK Account Manager. Brochure Available
News from Alcoa Fastening Systems (27 February 2007)
Workholding and automation on show
At the recent Machine Building Exhibition, workholding and automation specialist Schunk demonstrated a number of innovative products. Brochure Available
News from Schunk Intec (27 February 2007)
Leisure appliances create certification complexity
A significant amount of large household equipment used for leisure and relaxation is being produced in the UK, the USA and Canada.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (27 February 2007)
HSE is publishing Thorp Leak report
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is publishing a report on its investigation into a leak of radioactive liquid within the Thermal Oxide Reprocessing Plant facility.
News from Health and Safety Executive (27 February 2007)
Fan balancer cuts downtime
User Application Article Following the successful installation of a Lafarge UK has opted to install Lord fan balancing system at three more of its sites in the United Kingdom.
News from TEVA (26 February 2007)
Anti-counterfeiting films launched
Based on a combination of ultraviolet visible inks and holographic labelling, MacDermid Autotype's new packaging is extremely difficult to reproduce or copy Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype (26 February 2007)
Training facility receives certification
Regional success has been achieved by Alliance Learning's flagship Fabrication and Welding training facility after securing full Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) status.
News from Alliance Learning (26 February 2007)
Infra-red source contains no moving parts
The Axetris Microsystems infra-red source operates over a wide wavelength range and with the added reflector has an increased optical output of seven-fold from existing sources.
News from Armstrong Optical (26 February 2007)
Company showcases Ethernet/IP
Ethernet/IP uses standard, unmodified Ethernet and TCP/IP to allow users to easily keep pace with the continuously evolving Ethernet and internet technologies.
News from ODVA (26 February 2007)
Precision gear sets claimed as world's smallest
Harmonic Drive's new gear components typically measure less than 8.0mm in diameter, with an axial length of under 1.0mm and a tooth module of just 34 microns.
News from Harmonic Drive UK (26 February 2007)
Polycarbonate sheet highlights signage
Lexan SG305-OB sheet offers uniform light diffusion and superior light transmission for exceptional optical brightness at lower energy costs.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (26 February 2007)
Power quality analysers check distribution systems
The PQA823 and PQA824, three-phase power quality analysers from HT Italia have been designed to record and help in identifying problems in three-phase power distribution systems
News from Elite Test Equipment (26 February 2007)
Motion and control partnership announced.
Parkem MotionControl will be promoting Parker SSD Drives' extensive range of ac, dc and servo drives and extending its technical and customer support for variable speed motor control applications.
News from Parker Hannifin - SSD (26 February 2007)
Nut offers fast and reliable fastening
The URN nut offers a fast and reliable method of mounting M6 steel threads in sheet metal components up to 1.9 mm thick Brochure Available
News from Profil UK (26 February 2007)
Power sources suit heavy-duty MIG/MAG welding
The Origo Mig 410 delivers 400A/34V at a 50% duty cycle and the Origo Mig 510 delivers 500A/39V at a 60% duty cycle. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (26 February 2007)
Alarm annunciator serves for 25 years
The Omni16 Alarm Annunciator has stayed in use in the control rooms of industry around the world for more than 25 years, receiving various facelifts, upgrades and enhancements along the way. Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) (26 February 2007)
Vision system integrates with controller
The Fanuc iRVision system is designed to reduce installation time and cost, and to make vision integration with robot systems a straightforward process. Brochure Available
News from Fanuc Robotics (UK) (26 February 2007)
Storage manufacturer launches catalogue
Bott's expanded catalogue will make it even easier to source a complete storage solution for almost any working environment.
News from Bott (26 February 2007)
Conduit fittings meet IP69K
Flexicon's FPAX range of nylon-moulded conduit fittings has achieved the ingress protection rating IP69K - proving resistance to high pressure water or steam jets.
News from Flexicon (26 February 2007)
Recorder monitors temperature and humidity
Isatec's HAXO-8 humidity and temperature recorder has a temperature resolution of 0.1C between -40 and +85C and a humidity resolution of 0.1%RH from 0 to 100%RH. Brochure Available
News from Isatec (26 February 2007)
Promotion highlights distribution deal
ABB and RS are celebrating their newly formed strategic partnership with a technology day at RS Components' Birmingham trade counter on Tuesday 20th March.
News from ABB Automation Tech (LV Products) (26 February 2007)
Specification links sensors and actuators
CompoNet meets the requirements of applications using large numbers of simple sensors and actuators by providing high speed communications with configuration tools.
News from ODVA (26 February 2007)
Company receives fluoropolymer award
Varioptic's award winning Arctic Liquid Lens is a miniature auto-focus lens for mobile camera phones, webcams and barcode readers.
News from DuPont (UK) (26 February 2007)
Transparent flow meter offers visibility
AW-Lake Company's ClearView flow meter was designed with a clear body for applications where it is important to observe fluid condition.
News from AW-Lake Company (26 February 2007)
Circuit breakers indicate status
PKZ2 motor protection circuit breakers from Moeller Electric provide a wide range of convenient, dependable and versatile starting solutions for motors rated up to 18.5kW.
News from Moeller Electric (26 February 2007)
Flow sensors allow methane/carbon dioxide balance
Combimass gas flow sensors closely monitor and accurately control the aeration process; reducing energy consumption by as much as 25%
News from Gas Data (26 February 2007)
RandD advances EDM technology
Stratasys has recently completed several major milestones as part of its previously announced US $3.6 million RandD contract with a Fortune 500 company.
News from Stratasys (26 February 2007)
Design only software versions released
New versions of ArtCAM Pro and ArtCAM JewelSmith software are aimed at users that want to take advantage of the design features within the software but do not need the systems' machining options. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (26 February 2007)
Low-cost CAD software upgrades to Windows Vista
The full progeCAD software line is now compatible with the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.
News from iCADsales (26 February 2007)
Clamps bring machine frames together
The tube clamp system is a comprehensive range of round and square tube connection clamps and joints for making small or large frames from steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
News from Automation Supplies (26 February 2007)
Absolute rotary encoder has easy serial interface
AMCI has launched an absolute SSI rotary encoder within its acclaimed DuraCoder family.
News from AMCI (26 February 2007)
Filters solve basic light distribution problems
Apodising neutral density filters eliminate undesirable intensity variations in optical systems.
News from Reynard (26 February 2007)
Motion control specialist continues to grow
A reaffirmation to providing quality service and products along with a Navair contract are allowing Form Fit and Function to continue its impressive growth in 2007.
News from Form Fit and Function (26 February 2007)
E-book examines new features of AutoCAD 2008
upFront.eZine Publishing has released its newest e-book "What's new? AutoCAD 2008" one full month before Autodesk ships its new AutoCAD 2008 software.
News from upFront.eZine Publishing (26 February 2007)
Sensors and software on show in Coventry
Transducer solutions specialists RDP Electronics will be showing the latest developments in sensor technology at the Midlands Manufacturing Exhibition. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (26 February 2007)
Magnetics conference attracts seminar
Infolytica Corp is running a special preconference seminar at the 2007 Magnetics Conference in Chicago, Illinois.
News from Infolytica (26 February 2007)
Reclosable fasteners hide beneath the surface
High performance reclosable fasteners are available in two designs and offer various adhesive backings for bonding to a wide variety of surfaces.
News from M+C Specialties (26 February 2007)
IR camera provides high-resolution images
VarioCAM high resolution is the world's first mobile thermographic camera with a megapixel resolution.
News from InfraTec (26 February 2007)
Laser scanner improves automotive modelling
Using NVision's laser scanner to create surface models of vehicle interiors and occupants can substantially improve the occupant packaging design process.
News from NVision (26 February 2007)
Standard AC drives enter servo performance arena
Machinery builders can now specify one drive for a variety of motor types along with an appropriate feedback device, depending on the application.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (26 February 2007)
Strategic plan delivers solid earnings
UGS Corp has announced fourth quarter 2006 and full year 2006 results, with full-year revenues of US $1.2 billion.
News from Siemens PLM Software (26 February 2007)
Minimising risk in product development
Technical Background Article Mike Ayre highlights three issues that can reduce the risks involved in new product design and development.
News from Crucible Industrial Design (26 February 2007)
Locomotive manufacturer makes battery choice
User Application Article Clayton Equipment builds its own battery packs for each of its locomotive using Hawker cells.
News from EnerSys Motive Power (26 February 2007)
HSE gets Government's recognition
Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) management and use of science has been commended by the Government's Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir David King.
News from Health and Safety Executive (26 February 2007)
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