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Sunday 11 March
to Saturday 17 March 2007

Fluid dynamics software improves modeling

A new implicit advection technique has been incorporated into Flow-3D, breaking a long-standing tradition of using only explicit advection methods.

News from Flow Science (16 March 2007)

Professional tools distribute force

LoggerHead's new tools have an Interlock mechanism that stays engaged while under torque load and a nickel finish for added corrosion-resistance and durability.

News from LoggerHead Tools (16 March 2007)

Cables suit industrial environments

DataCell Field cables have a PVC jacket that is resistant to oil, light and water.

News from Northwire (16 March 2007)

Motors adopt new insulation

Insulating materials using a laminate of Nomex offer a high thermal classification (220C), high mechanical strength, outstanding electrical qualities and superior thermal resistance.

News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) (16 March 2007)

GBP 2 million motion control investment announced

Over GBP two million is being invested by International Motion Control (IMC) at its Midlands based manufacturing facility.  Brochure Available 

News from Midland ACS (16 March 2007)

Bearings protect mine against downtime

 User Application Article  SRB split roller bearings are replacing solid bearings on vent fans at a number of mines owned by Anglo Platinum.  Brochure Available 

News from Revolvo (16 March 2007)

Accelerometer suits tight environments

Measurement Specialties' Model 52 accelerometer is adhesively secured to the test surface.

News from Measurement Specialties (16 March 2007)

Flow sensors suit almost any pipe fitting

The SI5000 range uses IFM's calorimetric measuring principle, allowing the sensor to operates with no wear at all while providing high sensitivity and repeatability.  Brochure Available 

News from IFM Electronic (16 March 2007)

Laser scanning probes offer increased speed

Laser Design's Surveyor Laser Probes (SLP) are faster and more accurate than their predecessors.

News from Laser Design (16 March 2007)

Conference covers FEA, CFD, MBS and CAD/CAM

NAFEMS' congress will bring together industrial practitioners, consultancies, academic researchers and software developers with a common interest in engineering analysis.

News from NAFEMS (16 March 2007)

Linear encoder offers 0.1mm resolution

In operation, the KH53's read head determines the absolute position of the crane or vehicle using non-contact scanning of permanent magnets.

News from Sick (UK) (16 March 2007)

Motor company celebrates 50 years

Zeitlauf, the small gear motors specialist, has celebrated 50 years of business by holding an open-air event in the company's hometown of Lauf, just outside Nurnberg, Germany.

News from Zeitlauf UK (16 March 2007)

Collaboration programme attracts researchers

Now in its fourth year, Crucible is open to researchers working in science, technology, engineering, medicine, science policy, or social science who are at an early stage in their career.

News from NESTA (16 March 2007)

3D modeling software order placed

Tangible Express has chosen 3D Systems as the backbone of its fractional ownership programme.

News from Moog FCS (16 March 2007)

Ultrasonic sensors offer non-contact sensing

Sensing and instrumentation specialists Vydas International Marketing has introduced the new M-300 family of RoHS compliant ultrasonic sensors.  Brochure Available 

News from Vydas International Marketing (16 March 2007)

Aluminium profile company aids refurbishment

 User Application Article  Boldman played an important role in the recent refurbishment of the Astute pipe shop fabrication area at BAE Systems Marine.

News from Boldman (16 March 2007)

Pressure switch price reduced

The Model 1000 is a highly repeatable, stainless steel pressure switch designed for the measurement of gases and liquids that are compatible with stainless steel.

News from American Sensor Technologies (16 March 2007)

Composite component acquisition announced

Express Composites Group has completed the acquisition of Racing Technologies Norfolk from the Audi Group for an undisclosed sum.

News from Express Composites Group (16 March 2007)

Ultrasonic detector cuts downtime

The EP2400 ultrasonic detector set has many other applications which can be used by companies trying to cut down on costs and downtime.  Brochure Available 

News from Logis-Tech Associates (16 March 2007)

Polish networking alliance formed

Ethernet Direct has formed a partnership with RA Controls in Poland to serve the Polish region with real time customer support and best quality product support.

News from Ethernet Direct (16 March 2007)

Recruitment company expands in northeast

NES has appointed five additional recruitment consultants in the North East in response to continued demand for skilled personnel.

News from NES Group (16 March 2007)

Pick and place installation completed

 User Application Article  A Japanese company was supplied with a completely pre-assembled, individual parts handling solution by SMAC.  Brochure Available 

News from SMAC Europe (16 March 2007)

Testing accessories provide new options

Specimen grips are particularly important because the performance of any testing system is dependant on the ability to correctly grip the test specimen.  Brochure Available 

News from Zwick Testing Machines (16 March 2007)

Flow monitoring system overcomes wiring problems

The Maxiflex Digital Flow Rate System not only saves expensive cabling from source to dcS, but also enable projects to be implemented that would otherwise be economically prohibitive.  Brochure Available 

News from Omniflex (UK) (16 March 2007)

Annunciator comes with hardwired inputs

Omniflex has equipped the Annunciator range with both hardwired inputs and Modbus serial Interface boards.  Brochure Available 

News from Omniflex (UK) (16 March 2007)

Multiphase conference hopes to combine experiences

Multiphase Production Technology 2007 is the 13th in a series of multiphase conferences organised by BHR Group since 1983.

News from BHR Group (16 March 2007)

Engineers visit the House of Lords

200 people turned up at the House of Lords to show the government and Parliamentarians that there is still a vibrant engineering sector in the UK.

News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (16 March 2007)

Statistics program offers advanced graphics

GenStat 9 offers a range of analytical techniques backed up with state of the art graphics, friendly graphical user interface plus comprehensive statistical programming facilities.  Brochure Available 

News from Adept Scientific (16 March 2007)

Surface engineering firm appoints MD

Hardide Coatings has appointed Neill Ricketts as Managing Director to head the company's UK and European operations.

News from Hardide Coatings (16 March 2007)

M2M co-operation agreed

CEP will in the future assist Telit in strengthening its position on the German market and in increasing its commitment in Poland.

News from Telit Wireless Solutions (16 March 2007)

Zigbee is the right sort of network on the rails

 User Application Article  Zigbee wireless node networking is used as low cost data gathering hardware on railhead treatment trains that remove leaf residue from UK's railway tracks.

News from MPS (Electronics) (16 March 2007)

Record year for lock manufacturer

Lowe and Fletcher made 10 million locks last year, the culmination of seven years of sustained investment and growth.

News from Lowe & Fletcher (16 March 2007)

Investment secures bearing supplies

Investment in excess of US $18.5 million has expanded the Kaydon bearing manufacturing site in Sumter County, USA, prompting the creation of 50 new jobs.

News from Rodriguez (UK) (16 March 2007)

Online questionnaire illustrates savings

Roemheld is inviting end users to spend a minute and save pounds by simply logging onto its UK website and answering a few questions.  Brochure Available 

News from Roemheld UK (16 March 2007)

Balderson on target for Nintendo Wii

Javan Balderson's visit to the Kistler stand at Mtec 2007 proved to be more than just an opportunity to see the latest piezoelectric sensors.

News from Kistler Instruments (16 March 2007)

Control systems cut manual intervention

 User Application Article  Semi-automation of shear facilities at a Corus beam mill delivers valuable efficiency and cost-saving benefits.

News from Converteam (16 March 2007)

Moisture meters offer nondestructive option

Elite Test Equipment has added a range of instruments from Tramex, the market leader in moisture meters, to its online store.

News from Elite Test Equipment (16 March 2007)

Laser distance meters lead the market

The Leica Disto range of laser distance meters are manufactured by Leica Geosystems, a market leader in the field of measurement and positioning equipment.

News from Elite Test Equipment (16 March 2007)

Servo systems supported in the North

Regional sales office in Leeds will be used for technical sales and local application support, also meetings, training and product demonstrations.  Brochure Available 

News from Lenze (16 March 2007)

Blog explains PLM theory and practice

InFlow Technology is leveraging its industry knowledge and experience to provide a weblog designed for customers and PDM industry enthusiasts.

News from InFlow Technology (16 March 2007)

What's on at Safety in Action

Complete schedule for Safety in Action March 20-22.

News from Australian Exhibitions and Conferences (16 March 2007)

NPL helps comply with new legislation

In April 2008, an EMF radiation safety directive to protect employees in the workplace will become law in the UK., for which the National Physical Laboratory is launching a unique calibration service.

News from National Physical Laboratory (16 March 2007)

Health and Safety course designed for managers

Praxis42, a leading health and safety training company, is launching a new eLearning course for managers in business of all sizes, called Managing Safety.

News from Praxis42 (16 March 2007)

Software exploits 64-bit hardware

NEi Nastran V9.0 Windows x64 finite element analysis (FEA) software contains a new parallel equation solver technology known as Parallel Sparse Solver (PSS).

News from Noran Engineering (15 March 2007)

Linear stages handle 20kg loads

Zaber's fastest and strongest precision linear stages, the T-LSR series can handle loads up to 20kg at speeds up to 20mm/s while maintaining 0.25um resolution.

News from Zaber Technologies (15 March 2007)

Circular connectors meet RoHS requirements

Amphenol Industrial Operations' RoHS-compliant versions of its 97 series circular connectors are available in a wide variety of shell styles, contact patterns and accessory options.

News from Amphenol Industrial Operations (15 March 2007)

Training initiatives launched

Festo is unveiling a new series of electrical piston-rod cylinders which provide high-accuracy programmable positioning capabilities and are compatible with its DNC pneumatic cylinders.  Brochure Available 

News from Festo (15 March 2007)

Curing system copes with wide temperature range

The working life of the Master Bond's EP37LV-1 system is around 30 minutes at room temperature.  Brochure Available 

News from Master Bond (15 March 2007)

Rethinking robot system pays off

 User Application Article  After five years of using a robotic palletising system Myson's engineers decided to capitalise on their understanding of the systems limitations and the knowledge they had gained on robotics.  Brochure Available 

News from Fanuc Robotics (UK) (15 March 2007)

Tech fair sees Technology Forum

Parker will present "Sealing Technology You Can Touch", at this year's Hanover Fair including the live demonstration of test rigs as well as presentations on various sealing technology topics.

News from Parker Hannifin Seal Group Europe (15 March 2007)

Spring manufacture acquisition announced

Spring manufacturer Lesjofors has continued its acquisition trail with the purchase of UK business, European Springs and Pressing .

News from Lesjofors (15 March 2007)

Turbine manufacturer chooses illumination

 User Application Article  Waldmann Lighting's borosilicate glass tube lights provide llumination in the tough environments required by RLC Callender, a turbine blade manufacturer.  Brochure Available 

News from Waldmann Lighting (15 March 2007)

Moscow technical centre supports manufacturers

DuPont (NYSE:DD) today opened a technical centre near Moscow to support Russian manufacturers who use the company's titanium dioxide (TiO2) products.

News from DuPont (UK) (15 March 2007)

Software targets Czech users

Actify , has released SpinFire Professional 8.2, which features the addition of a Czech language version and an improved .3D file format.

News from Actify (15 March 2007)

15-frame/s monochrome camera released

The XCL-5000 features a 2/3 type monochrome super HAD CCD with progressive scanning, and supports up to 12-bit processing to allow data to be output quickly and efficiently.

News from Sony Europe - Image Sensing Solutions (15 March 2007)

Coating, paint, ink and adhesives go on show

Huntsman is returning to the European Coatings Show with the most comprehensive range of chemistries and product solutions it has ever displayed for coating, paint, ink and adhesive formulators.

News from Huntsman Advanced Materials (15 March 2007)

Surface treatment companies meet at exhibition

Enviro Tech Europe Limited will be joined by their specialist partners at the UKs only international exhibition for the product finishing and suface treatment sector in November 2007.  Brochure Available 

News from Enviro Tech Europe (15 March 2007)

Product classification system revealed

CMP's extensive range of batteries and chargers are now rated on two criteria: energy usage and recyclability.

News from Exide Technologies (15 March 2007)

Thermal imager captures two images simultaneously

The TP8 thermal imager from Land Instruments International offers Bluetooth voice recording technology and a detector resolution 45% higher than the standard 320 x 240 pixels.  Brochure Available 

News from Land Instruments International (15 March 2007)

Hybrid motors increase output torque

The improved performanceof the CT series of hybrid stepper motors has been achieved by improved stator, neodymium iron boron magnets that guarantee optimum torque density.

News from Danaher Motion (15 March 2007)

Grease guide helps engineers

Anderol, a global manufacturer of specialty synthetic lubricants, has released a new grease selection guide.

News from Anderol (15 March 2007)

Taking the risk out of material prices

There are ways to take the risk out of material price fluctuations, as will be explained in a free seminar presentation at the Subcon exhibition on Tuesday 1st May.

News from Subcon (15 March 2007)

Cardiff University centre chooses software

Cardiff University's Manufacturing Centre of Excellence (MEC) has selected PTC Windchill, to become the project collaboration backbone for the Virtual Enterprise Network for Wales.

News from PTC - Parametric Technology (UK) (15 March 2007)

Taking care of your intellectual property

How would you cope if you suddenly found the market flooded with cheaper copies of your products or if you found that someone else was legitimately using your trademark?.

News from Subcon (15 March 2007)

System incorporates two imaging systems

The SIM-8 framing camera allows secondary instruments such as streak cameras, high speed video or time resolved spectrometers to share the same optical axis as the framing channels.

News from Specialised Imaging (15 March 2007)

Simulation software adopted by car manufacturer

PSA Peugeot Citroen has selected LMS Virtual.Lab as the main integrated simulation platform for body, chassis, engine and full vehicle engineering.  Brochure Available 

News from LMS International (15 March 2007)

Software company manager commissioned for book

Martin Bailey, Group Marketing Manager for Jetcam International has been signed by Management Books 2000 Limited (MB2000) to write a book aimed at new PC users.

News from Jetcam International (15 March 2007)

IR cameras detect anomolies

The HS-Vision series fixed installation thermal imaging cameras has been specifically designed for automatic detection of thermal anomalies (hot or cold spots) at temperatures between -40C and 1600C.

News from Impac Infrared (15 March 2007)

Pyrometers fit in tight spaces

Using fibre optics allows the series 50 pyrometers to be used in locations where access is difficult or restricted.

News from Impac Infrared (15 March 2007)

Milling machine allows prepping operations

 User Application Article  A refurbished TNC retrofitter is playing a key role in the supply of 11,700 stringers destined for the Airbus range of aircraft.  Brochure Available 

News from Heidenhain (GB) (15 March 2007)

Pyroprocessing control aids cement production

With Pavilion's Cement Solution, Monarch will be able to reduce fuel consumption, consistently achieve its product quality targets, and reduce NOx emissions levels.

News from Pavilion Technologies (15 March 2007)

Welding training offered to distributor

One of the principal distributors for Huntingdon Fusion Techniques visited headquarters recently to take advantage of the training sessions organised by HFT.

News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (15 March 2007)

Women urged to research climate change

The need to involve more women with science, engineering and technology qualifications in tackling the problems of climate change will be reinforced in a keynote speech by Malcolm Wicks MP.

News from UK Resource Centre for Women in SET (15 March 2007)

BOHS announces beneficiaries of bursary

Latest round of Bursary Awards announced by The British Occupational Hygiene Society.

News from British Occupational Hygiene Society (15 March 2007)

Public review of flood protection products

Opportunity to review the publicly available specification for flood protection products.

News from BSI British Standards (15 March 2007)

New wafer handler for safe loading

McBain Instruments introduces new wafer loader for microscopy.

News from McBain Instruments (15 March 2007)

Bearings company gains distribution rights

The Inverness branch of Scots Bearings now has exclusive distribution rights for Festo pneumatic products in the important industrial areas around Inverness.  Brochure Available 

News from Festo (14 March 2007)

Technology enables the injection moulding of hooks

 User Application Article  Aplix added Victrex Peek polymer to its resin portfolio because of its high-temperature resistance, enhanced stiffness and sterilisability.

News from Victrex USA (14 March 2007)

3U industrial computers fit in tight spaces

The new Impact-R 3010 series provide a standard ATX form factor industrial motherboard housed in a 3U Zinc-coated steel industrial chassis

News from Amplicon (14 March 2007)

Nylon screws suit electrical equipment

Anixter Components' nylon screws provide a simple solution to problems of insulation, corrosion, weight-saving and magnetism.  Brochure Available 

News from Anixter Components (14 March 2007)

Safety system requires no special cabling

With BandR's Ethernet Powerlink Safety Technology safety functionality is completely integrated in the control system and does not require special cabling.

News from B and R Industrial Automation Corp (14 March 2007)

Companies repurpose designs

Best-in-class performers are pre-emptive in their focus for identifying previous designs that can be repurposed to speed the development process, according to Aberdeen.

News from Aberdeen Group (14 March 2007)

Engineering challenges face climate bill

The Royal Academy of Engineering has warned that the success of the government's climate change bill depends on overcoming two significant challengesn

News from Royal Academy of Engineering (14 March 2007)

Modeling software offers new rendering environment

CoCreate has licensed LightWorks for use within CoCreate OneSpace Modeling 2007.

News from CoCreate Software (14 March 2007)

University adopts PLM software

The Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), part of the university's engineering faculty, is poised to employ Dassault Systemes as a key system in the delivery of its research and teaching.

News from Delmia (14 March 2007)

Gas automation alliance agreed

Emerson will engineer, project manage, install, commission, and provide long-term support on the automation solutions for oil, gas and petrochemical facilities in Qatar.

News from Emerson Process Management (14 March 2007)

Students design satellite

Engineering students at the University of Warwick have begun to design and build power supply systems for a moon orbiting satellite planned for launch by the European Space Agency (ESA) in 2011.

News from University of Warwick (14 March 2007)

Delayed coker design contract signed

Indian Oil's 3.7 million tonnes per annum delayed coker will be based on Foster Wheeler's Selective Yield Delayed Coking (SYDEC(SM)) process.

News from Foster Wheeler (14 March 2007)

Seven million ac servo motors produced

Fanuc and GE Fanuc have announced the production of more than seven million ac servo motors, and anticipate that the eight millionth motor will be produced within a couple of months.  Brochure Available 

News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (14 March 2007)

Bioprocess modeling resource published

"New Directions in Bioprocess Modeling and Control" focuses on the benefits that models offer before they are put online.

News from ISA (14 March 2007)

Software cuts housing design times

 User Application Article  Jazo Zevenaar used software to cut 20 days from its design cycle for four new weatherproof, outdoor transformer housings.  Brochure Available 

News from Flomerics (14 March 2007)

Large ballscrew range available in six weeks

SKF has introduced a new generation of ground ball screws to cater for all requirements, available within six weeks.  Brochure Available 

News from SKF UK (14 March 2007)

Gear increaser speeds steel mill

A rod mill at Moldova Steel Works is running faster thanks to an improvement to the No-Twist Mill gear increaser implemented by Morgan Construction Company.

News from Morgan Construction Company (14 March 2007)

Technical partnership advances composites

A technical partnership between BigHead Caparo Vehicle Products has now provided the composites know-how to perfect an entirely new, high-performance fastener for composite materials.

News from Bighead Bonding Fasteners (14 March 2007)

Robots aid flat pack furniture production

 User Application Article  A flat pack furniture maker has deployed a team of eight eight of the latest ABB robots to improve competitiveness and reduce risk to manual handlers.  Brochure Available 

News from ABB Robotics (14 March 2007)

Torque sensors measure 2Nm up to 10,000Nm

Datum Electronics series 420 torque sensing products improve performance and reliability, whilst keeping prices competitive.

News from Datum Electronics (14 March 2007)

Self-clinching bearings aid imaging business

 User Application Article  Spyraflo bearings self-clinch directly into sheet metal therefore removing the need for expensive precision-machined blocks.

News from Micromech (14 March 2007)

Thread forming screws demonstrate performance

 User Application Article  Working jointly with Magna Powertrain, Arnold Umformtechnik has carried out a comprehensive study aimed at measuring the requirements of thread-forming screws combined with aluminium alloys.

News from Arnold Umformtechnik (14 March 2007)

Certification eases home automation

The CECED AIS standard defines Echelon's control networking technology platform as one of the technologies for communication among household white goods such as ovens, washers and dryers.

News from Echelon (14 March 2007)

Industrial adhesive suits many materials

IRS 2125 offers relative flexibility and high strength adhesion for high- technology bonding, sealing and insulating applications.

News from Intertronics (14 March 2007)

Motors fit small, light packages

Brushless DC motors feature integrated drive electronics enabling enhanced motor controllability in a smaller, lighter package.

News from Ametek Technical and Industrial Products (14 March 2007)

Motors have novel coil winding geometry

Brushless DC servomotors incorporate patented coil winding geometry in a slotless motor design to deliver more power using less energy.

News from Ametek Technical and Industrial Products (14 March 2007)

Trophy awarded for diesel engine

The Royal Automobile Club has awarded the Dewar Trophy to JCB for its work on the Dieselmax vehicle.

News from Ricardo (14 March 2007)

Water sensor monitors hydraulic fluids

The TWS-C measures water content relative to the percent saturation of the fluid, and ranges from zero (indicating the absence of water) to 100 (indicating 100% water).

News from Schroeder Industries (14 March 2007)

Software controls measurement information

Symbion-RX, Version 1.2 preserves all of the advanced features of Version 1.1 while adding several new capabilities, including a significantly expanded library of mathematical functions.

News from Symbion Systems (14 March 2007)

Industrial batteries showcased in Birmingham

Batteries on display at IFSEC are representative of Yuasa's wide range and choice of products for all industrial applications.

News from Yuasa Battery Sales (UK) (14 March 2007)

Engineering community goes online

i-Spark is billed as a revolutionary online career development and networking opportunity for the UK's scientists, engineers and technologists.

News from i-Spark (14 March 2007)

Display sheds light on sensor readings

Integral display backlighting is now available as standard on all Vega transmitters using the common Plics system and Plicsom instrument display.  Brochure Available 

News from Vega Controls UK (14 March 2007)

MCAD-driven CFD proves popular in Europe

Blue Ridge Numerics has enjoyed sustained year-on-year growth over the past five years with business growing by a total of 390%.

News from Blue Ridge Numerics (14 March 2007)

Employers urged to promote healthier workplace

 Technical Background Article  Employers urged to use No Smoking Day (14 March) to communicate to their staff on the smoking ban.

News from Croner (14 March 2007)

No Smoking Day as an opportunity for discussion

 Technical Background Article  Employers to use No Smoking Day on 14 March to discuss issues with staff before 1 July 2007, says law firm DWF.

News from DWF solicitors (14 March 2007)

First aid training update need implemented

Updating staff's skills to Guidelines 2005 with Emergency First Response.

News from Emergency First Response (14 March 2007)

Accelerometers suit automotive applications

The 2260 range is designed as a cost-effective replacements to piezorestive accelerometers, but with higher accuracy levels.  Brochure Available 

News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (13 March 2007)

Thorite staff learn about vacuum technology

Clive Halliday and Max Crosland, stayed in Stockholm at Piab's worldwide headquarters, learning more about vacuum pump and conveying technology.

News from Thorite (13 March 2007)

Networking module cuts costs

The XPort Direct allows a wide range of machines to be managed and controlled remotely over a network and represents the next wave of M2M adoption.

News from Alpha Micro Components (13 March 2007)

Vacuum company acquired

CCMP Capital is set to acquire BOC Edwards, a leading manufacturer of vacuum equipment.

News from Edwards (13 March 2007)

Semiconductor foundry updates software

 User Application Article  Chartered upgraded to a new version of Windchill as part of its continuing efforts to offer customers innovative solutions that address their time to market needs.

News from PTC - Parametric Technology (UK) (13 March 2007)

Visualisation software words with 3D CAD

Customers that require the ability to view the higher-end 3D CAD packages, such as Catia, NX or Pro/Engineer, may upgrade to the AutoVue SolidModel Pro product.

News from Cimmetry Systems (13 March 2007)

Power source handles heavy-duty welding

The ESAB Origo Mig 630t is a thyristor-controlled power source for heavy-duty MIG/MAG welding, MMA welding and air-arc gouging.  Brochure Available 

News from ESAB (13 March 2007)

Software value chain reduces costs

Pam-Stamp 2G 2007 has been greatly improved, offering unmatched accuracy and improved usability from feasibility to validation for Full line die simulation.

News from ESI Group (13 March 2007)

IR system pre-dries coating

 User Application Article  A Heraeus Noblelight IR sytem is helping to increase production line speeds by pre-drying a water-repellent coating used in the manufacture of outdoor clothing.  Brochure Available 

News from Heraeus Noblelight (13 March 2007)

Hydraulic hoses fitted to Navy ship

 User Application Article  Rotec Hydraulics was commissioned to inspect and, where appropriate, replace many of the existing hydraulic hoses and fittings used throughout the HMS Ocean.  Brochure Available 

News from Parker Hannifin (13 March 2007)

Device coupler confirms short-circuit capabilities

Trunkguard continued to operate and maintain communications with DeltaV after multiple short circuits on spurs, temperatures from -40 to 70C, and operation at upper and lower voltage limits.

News from Moore Industries International (13 March 2007)

Accelerometers simplify installation

Kistler Instruments Type 8702B and 8704B accelerometers are now available with Transducer Electronic Data Sheet (TEDS) to simplify installation and calibration.

News from Kistler Instruments (13 March 2007)

Screw compressors become more efficient

Outputs of the Boge C and CL series have increased by as much as 16% and the best specific power improvement has been lowered by a similar amount.  Brochure Available 

News from Boge Compressors (13 March 2007)

Reverse osmosis equipment removes particles

Elga's new models use low-pressure membranes which remove up to 98% of dissolved inorganics and over 99% of large dissolved organics, colloids and particles.

News from Elga Process Water (13 March 2007)

Company chooses aluminium profile supplier

 User Application Article  Sibert Instruments chose Applied Automation (UK) and MayTec as its aluminium profile system supplier.

News from Applied Automation (UK) MayTec Division (13 March 2007)

Software aids body armour design

Armorsmith has signed a two-year subscription agreement to Zweave's Zdesign to manage product development data associated with the research, development, and manufacture of lightweight body armor.

News from OptiTex USA (13 March 2007)

High-temperature incinerator eliminates solvents

Hexis has invested US US $520,000 in the installation of a high-temperature incinerator.

News from Hexis USA (13 March 2007)

Sealing materials offer abrasion resistance

Klozure Mill-Right is a specially engineered elastomer, available in three grades, which has been shown to offer up to 90% increased abrasion resistance over conventional lip seal material.

News from Garlock (Great Britain) (13 March 2007)

Finnish director appointed by colourant company

Antti Saloranta will be responsible for the overall development, optimisation and management of the CPS colour operations in Finland.

News from CPS Color (13 March 2007)

Locking website developed

Emka's site has an extensive question/answer resource and white paper to educate potential users on the possibilities of the ELM concept.  Brochure Available 

News from Emka UK (13 March 2007)

Thin-section bearings fit CAT scanners

 User Application Article  Kaydon Reali-Slim thin-section bearings have become the choice of all major manufacturers of CAT scan equipment.

News from Rodriguez (UK) (13 March 2007)

Brushless blowers use electronic drive controller

New IntelliGen variable speed brushless blowers offer the capability to customise for specific end-user requirements.

News from Ametek Technical and Industrial Products (13 March 2007)

Software makes oil drilling safer

 User Application Article  UK-based UWG is using SolidWorks 3D CAD and Cosmos design analysis software to develop equipment that makes oil drilling around the world safer and more efficient.

News from SolidWorks Corporation (13 March 2007)

Brushless DC blowers redesigned

Microjammer variable-speed, brushless DC blowers' redesigned bearing system contributes to longer life and a rear-balancing disk significantly reduces vibration of the blower's rotating fan system.

News from Ametek Technical and Industrial Products (13 March 2007)

Chinese software distribution deal signed

Simpleware, has signed an agreement with Gaitech International to resell the Simpleware suite of software products in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macao.

News from Simpleware (13 March 2007)

Magnetic angle sensor handles rough treatment

Magnetic angle sensor comes in a 20mm-profile 36mm-diameter servo flange housing.

News from ASM (13 March 2007)

Linear ball splines are easily incorporated

Linear ball splines offer options of standard plain carriage or a flanged version.

News from Ondrives/Rino Industries (13 March 2007)

Control system set for Chinese styrene production

China Oil and Natural Gas orders an AC800F control system to operate an 80,000 tonne per year styrene production facility.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (13 March 2007)

Conference looks at forward-thinking technologies

Joe Ferry, Head of Design at Virgin Atlantic, will deliver the keynote address on the opening day of the TCT 2007 conference.

News from TCT Conference and Exhibition (13 March 2007)

Algorithms step out of Matlab environment

Matlab builders let application developers create algorithms in Matlab and then incorporate them royalty-free into applications based on Java or Net technologies.

News from MathWorks (13 March 2007)

Current transducers offer economic solution

RCTi Rogowski current transducers from Power Electronics Measurements measure interference and harmonic currents.

News from Power Electronic Measurements (13 March 2007)

Safety Management on the road again

SHE Software is announcing the first of a series of customer road-shows.

News from SHE Software (13 March 2007)

Ceremony opens natural gas centre

Netherlands Measurement institute will perform calibrations of flow meters for natural gas and hydrocarbon applications from 2008 at Euroloop.

News from NMi Certin (12 March 2007)

Single cable monitors cavity temperatures

Kistler multi-channel cabling has now been extended to cavity temperature signals

News from Kistler Instruments (12 March 2007)

Peristaltic pump handles harsh chemicals

A high-tech surface protection method has rendered the SPX DuCoNite peristaltic hose pump resistant to aggressive media for challenging chemical applications.  Brochure Available 

News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps (12 March 2007)

Incremental encoder offers flexibility

The M58 is an ideal replacement encoder for metric equipment used in many industries, including machine control, printing, and factory automation applications.

News from BEI Industrial Encoder Division (12 March 2007)

Job site wins innovation award

The JobsGroup.net online jobs network has won the award for Best Technical Innovation at the Onrec Awards 2007.

News from JobsGroup.net (12 March 2007)

Partnership develops surgical navigation system

The Navigation WayFinder system provides computer assistance for tracking the spatial locations of tools and patient, depicting them against a pre-operative plan on a computer screen.

News from Kinneir Dufort (12 March 2007)

Hollow bore gear eases wiring

Centa Transmissions' Fine Cyclo F2C-C precision gear has a large hollow bore input shaft, which enables shafts, cables, pipes and wiring to be threaded through the centre of the gear unit

News from Centa Transmissions (12 March 2007)

System simplifies panel design

SmartWire replaces virtually all of the control wiring needed in panels with pre-assembled plug-in cables.

News from Moeller Electric (12 March 2007)

Ethernet company expands Chinese operations

Ethernet Direct has added new locations in Greater China and Hong Kong to serve clients in the Chinese-speaking region.

News from Ethernet Direct (12 March 2007)

Modern machinery produces vintage parts

 User Application Article  Anilam 3000 series CNC upgrade from ACI (UK) has given a new lease of life the the elderly CNC Avon turret mill used by Fiennes Restoration.

News from ACI (UK) (12 March 2007)

Engineering exhibition aims to attract employees

The largest engineering and construction recruitment event in the UK offers visitors an exciting choice of opportunities with a wide variety of well-known and prestigious organisations

News from Venture Marketing Group (12 March 2007)

Heating and ventilation installer honoured

Tom Barwise has been named the North West's Heating and Ventilating Installer of the Year at the Heating and Ventilating Contractors' Association (HVCA) regional awards.

News from Kimpton Acoustics (12 March 2007)

Automotive company makes technical appointment

Menard Competition Technologies (MCT), has appointed Iain Graham as Technical Sales Manager

News from MCT (12 March 2007)

Flowmeters cut down on industrial waste

 User Application Article  BASF Coatings is using Krohne's Optimass Coriolis mass flowmeters to help reduce product wastage and potential downtime during the manufacture of industrial paints and varnishes.

News from Krohne (12 March 2007)

Linear Motion Masterclass held in Cambridge

More than 60 delegates attended the Linear Motion Masterclass held in Cambridge, UK, on first March 2007, the first in a series of Design Days organised by Eureka.  Brochure Available 

News from Renishaw (12 March 2007)

Precision dosing pump takes centre state

Prominent Fluid Controls' Delta precision dosing pump will be the centerpiece of the company's water treatment equipment display at IWEX 2007.

News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (12 March 2007)

Organisation promotes engineering in the UK

Meirg advised and helped over 1500 companies and individuals interested in engineering and autosports when it exhibited at the Autosports Show at NEC recently.

News from MEIRG (12 March 2007)

Process control acquisition completed

The acquisition of RVS Controls and Instrumentation allows FCX Performance to expand the range of products currently offered in this market through its well-established Sewell, New Jersey branch.

News from FCX Performance (12 March 2007)

Innovation company announces conferences

The 2007 LMS conferences feature over 60 industry and university speakers, showcasing applications from a wide variety of manufacturing industries.  Brochure Available 

News from LMS International (12 March 2007)

Mixers enhance cosmetic manufacturing

 User Application Article  Available for open-tank applications or flanged for closed tank fitting, the dual rotation of the Greerco Homogeniser gives it the advantage of being able to alter the flow pattern in a tank.

News from Chemineer (12 March 2007)

Industrial Managed Gigabit switch protects assets

Ethernet Direct's HMG-628G protects existing network investments by providing compatibility with 10, 100 and 1000Mbps devices.

News from Ethernet Direct (12 March 2007)

Fastener show grows and grows

Two years ago, 2000 senior trade buyers from 51 countries visited Fastener Fair Stuttgart, and that number is expected to double in 2007.

News from Fastener Fair (12 March 2007)

Servo motor suits mechanical handling

This first generation of 1FT7 servo motors are self-cooled motors with shaft heights ranging from 48 to 100mm and a rated speed of 1500 to 6000 revs/min.

News from Micromech (12 March 2007)

Leak detector measures gas concentration

The LumaSense SF6 leak detector is able to measure the total concentration of the sulfur hexafluoride gas in a monitored enclosure where the switchgear (or other SF6 filled equipment) is tested.

News from LumaSense Technologies (12 March 2007)

Gearmotors use shaded pole electric motors

The Sharq 207 series parallel shaft gearmotors are the first in a family of eleven new gearmotor designs being introduced in 2007.

News from Sharq Motion (12 March 2007)

Jobseekers' magazine rewards innovation

Monthly publication salutes the creative geniuses, obsessive perfectionists and eccentric lunatics that have engineered the world around us over the last three centuries.

News from JobsGroup.net (12 March 2007)

Manual riveter packs up to 20kN of force

The Milford Model 216 manual impact riveter is well suited for pilot runs, intermittent assembly jobs and as a backup/rework riveter.

News from Orbitform (12 March 2007)

Vapour degreasing guide goes online

Online vapour degreasing guide recognises the importance of matching high performance solvents with the correct engineering and process methods.  Brochure Available 

News from Enviro Tech Europe (12 March 2007)

Moore to direct strategic planning

Nick Moore has been promoted to Director of Strategic Planning at Moore Industries-International.

News from Moore Industries International (12 March 2007)

New HQ provides firm foundation for future growth

New premises allow electrical and fluid interconnect expert to rationalise and upgrade its production facilities, and also to provide an enhanced manufacturing environment.

News from Icore International (12 March 2007)

Polymer boosts conductivity for fuel cells

The latest version of ElectroPhen conductive polymer demonstrates a dramatic improvement in in-plane electrical conductivity to nearly 500S/cm.

News from Bac2 (12 March 2007)

Discharge simulator aids test training

Novel test source helps train personnel to detect, locate and measure partial discharge activity in HV and MV assets.

News from EA Technology (12 March 2007)

Guide details safe switchgear procedures

Power engineering specialist EA Technology has launched a new publication called "Guidance on working with oil in HV switchgear".

News from EA Technology (12 March 2007)

Frame building systems cover all industries

The Frameparts system is a collection of quality components for modular aluminium extrusion based frame building systems of all makes and from all industries.

News from Automation Supplies (12 March 2007)

Chains, gearboxes and couplings on show together

Specialist power transmission group Renold will be showing its range of chains, gearboxes and couplings at the Hannover Messe in Germany, from 16th to 20th April 2007.

News from Renold Chain (12 March 2007)

Networking technology at the theatre of dreams

ASi-tech road show features a full day of education, information and technical updates.

News from AS-Interface UK (12 March 2007)

Barcelona is home to automation in Spain

With the founding of its 20th subsidiary in Barcelona, B and R now has 140 offices in 55 countries.

News from B and R Industrial Automation Corp (12 March 2007)

Software to manage entire safety system

CIRSMA expands to become a comprehensive Safety Management System.

News from Industrial Safety Integration (12 March 2007)

Emerging threats to workplace safety

WorkChoices poses the "biggest threat to the safety of Australian workers since asbestos", according to the body representing Victorian workplace safety professionals.

News from Australian Exhibitions and Conferences (12 March 2007)

Spindle nut specially developed for US military

Stage 8 Locking Fasteners developed this patented Locking Spindle Nut for the United States military and the heavy equipment industry.

News from Stage 8 (12 March 2007)

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