News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 3 June
to Saturday 9 June 2007
Dedicated control terminal for working vehicles
Control unit for applications such as off-road vehicles has a large colour display and provides excellent shock and temperature resistance. Brochure Available
News from Sensor-Technik UK ( 8 June 2007)
Ball screws reduce torque variation
Danaher Motion's standard range of Thomson ball screws offers precision of between 12um on a length of 300mm.
News from Danaher Motion ( 8 June 2007)
Software regenerates product documentation
With a quick search, Seemage 4.2 users can easily zero in on the exact information they are looking for.
News from Seemage ( 8 June 2007)
Shock absorbers protected against corrosion
Ace Controls' Weartec Plus coating offers corrosion protection for shock absorbers.
News from Ace Controls International ( 8 June 2007)
Navigation system measures direction and velocity
The RT3003 dual-antenna Inertial+GPS Navigation System from OxTS uses two GPS antennas to measure direction precisely.
News from Oxford Technical Solutions ( 8 June 2007)
Polymer newsletter details West Midlands resources
The Polymer Cluster is working with UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) to give financial assistance to businesses who wish to visit the K 2007 exhibition.
News from Polymer Cluster ( 8 June 2007)
Programme invests in future workforce
ISA's new workforce development programme focuses on every stage of a person's career.
News from ISA ( 8 June 2007)
Catering equipment company chooses CAD solution
H Fereday is implementing Autodesk Inventor to reduce time to market and eliminate design errors for its Caterlux and Weylux products.
News from Micro Concepts ( 8 June 2007)
Light curtains protect in hazardous areas
User Application Article Cedes offers two monitoring systems which are amongst the smallest in their class in the world.
News from Cedes ( 8 June 2007)
Compression catalogue released
Thorite's new product CD includes hydraulic and pneumatic couplings and hoses, pneumatic filters, regulators and lubricators.
News from Thorite ( 8 June 2007)
Relay distribution deal covers UK and Ireland
Song Chuan focuses on plug-in and PCB relays, and is the fourth largest manufacturer of these products in the world.
News from Hawco ( 8 June 2007)
Telemetry system monitors rotating shafts
The new rotor electronics J1-RD Flex is mounted on a flexible, foil substrate and its space-saving design enables it to be easily applied to rotating shafts or similar machine parts.
News from Caesar DataSystems ( 8 June 2007)
Mercury analysers improve oil rig safety
Mercury will evaporate and produce harmful vapours at relatively low temperatures.
News from Able Instruments and Controls ( 8 June 2007)
Hardness testers offer repeatability
Foundrax-Wolpert Rockwell 500 and 600 hardness testers are available in manual or motorised load control versions
News from Foundrax Engineering Products ( 8 June 2007)
Treatment reduces elastomer friction
F-Treat provides a permanent low coefficient of friction surface that will not dissipate with wear.
News from Minnesota Rubber and Plastics ( 8 June 2007)
Seismic accelerometer detects vibration
A 170g, Endevco's model 87 seismic accelerometer is 70% lighter than traditional IEPE seismic accelerometers.
News from Endevco ( 8 June 2007)
Contactor converts analogue input for PLCs
Power-io's DMA3-6V75T solid state contactor accepts an analogue 4-20mA control signal and provides a three-phase solid state contactor for resistive loads up to 25 or 35A/phase.
News from Power-io ( 8 June 2007)
Interface panel offers easy operation
The G306A LCD display offers three front-panel LED indicators and a five-button keypad for on-screen menus.
News from Red Lion Controls ( 8 June 2007)
Cabinet outlets eases cable installation
Harting's industrial cabinet outlet incorporates two fully screened Category 6 RJ45 outlets, which can be connected via patch cables to active components, other nodes or end-user devices.
News from Harting ( 8 June 2007)
Laser beam expanders operate from UV to far IR
The off-axis design of OSL laser beam expanders produces no central obscuration and highly efficient transmission is obtained
News from Optical Surfaces ( 8 June 2007)
USB devices break speed barrier
The Personal Daq/3000 is the industry's first series of 1-MHz /16-bit multifunction USB devices.
News from IPC Systems ( 8 June 2007)
New components added to engineering software
The PGM builds upon sketching systems, boosting productivity by managing higher level operations that maintain the consistency of a sketch.
News from Siemens PLM Software ( 7 June 2007)
Trencher goes in front of the machine
User Application Article The positioning of Mastenbroek's Hard-Rock Trencher means that the weight of machine is no longer so important in relation to the size of trench.
News from Hagglunds Drives ( 7 June 2007)
Aerospace degreasing distribution deal reached
Mykal Industries of Wellingborough has appointed Enviro Tech as its specialist aviation partner for De-Solv-It safe degreasing chemicals. Brochure Available
News from Enviro Tech Europe ( 7 June 2007)
Presentation details released for conference
The Profibus International User group Conference will hear a report on some of the challenges facing a contractor in the water industry.
News from Profibus Group ( 7 June 2007)
Actuators extend working life
The superior performance of the new ETV actuator is accomplished through the use of a high-quality C7 ballscrew, with a six-circuit nut instead of a three-circuit one.
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation ( 7 June 2007)
Surge analysis conference presents new research
The tenth Surge Analysis conference focuses on successful applications and latest research to provide a forum for information exchange and technology transfer.
News from BHR Group ( 7 June 2007)
Aerospace standards conference announced
A new course will enable suppliers to evaluate and improve their systems before supplying or offering maintenance services to the aerospace industry.
News from Smithers Rapra ( 7 June 2007)
Level control relay uses conductivity sensing
Crouzet's C-Lynx HNM liquid level control relay uses conductivity sensing, passing a low power AC current through the liquid when the sensing probes are in contact with it.
News from Crouzet ( 7 June 2007)
Pressure gauges replace mechanical versions
The Baroli range of digital pressure gauges suits hydraulics, pneumatics and general mechanical engineering applications.
News from Impress Sensors and Systems ( 7 June 2007)
Partnership focuses on network integration
Rockwell Automation and Cisco are collaborating on their common technology view, building reference architectures using standard networking technologies such as EtherNet/IP. Brochure Available
News from Rockwell Automation Anorad ( 7 June 2007)
Weighing company chooses CAD software
User Application Article Opem worked with CoCreate reseller CDM Isigraf to add OneSpace modelling to its design environment.
News from CoCreate Software ( 7 June 2007)
CD provides ceramics information
Morgan Technical Ceramics' Interactive Presentation CD has been issued to coincide with the re-launch of the its website.
News from Morgan Advanced Ceramics ( 7 June 2007)
Conference gathers PM industry
The EPMA has announced there will be a series of four tours around the Airbus production facility for delegates to the Euro PM2007 Congress and Exhibition.
News from European Powder Metallurgy Association ( 7 June 2007)
Film offers static or dynamic pressure measurement
When pressure is applied to the Prescale film, microscopic bubbles within the sheet burst, and a red colour impression is formed in varying intensity according to the level of pressure(s) present.
News from Tekscan ( 7 June 2007)
Users expand software options
An increasing number of software developers within the Autodesk Developer Network (ADN) are creating software that enhances and extends the functionality of Autodesk's manufacturing solutions. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk ( 7 June 2007)
Survey shows opportunities in mature belt market
While the European market for belt and chain drives is mature, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are continuing to focus on improving the design and the performance of their products.
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 7 June 2007)
CAD software used for Coast Guard boat
User Application Article Kvichak Marine Industries' contract for a Coast Guard patrol boat required that each of the boat's 5000 parts to be fully modeled in CAD software.
News from SolidWorks Corporation ( 7 June 2007)
High-strength nut offers easy installation
The Schalmutter high-strength nut has a very high load bearing area on both sides of the panel.
News from Arnold and Shinjo ( 7 June 2007)
Filter helps users meet biodiesel standards
FA-ST has designed an environmentally friendly filtration unit to help companies meet the industry biodiesel standard EN14214 2004.
News from FA-ST Filtration Analysis Services Technology ( 7 June 2007)
Shaft seals reduce carbon dust emissions
User Application Article In several plants carbon dust leakage has been eliminated by replacing packed glands with MECO Custom Shaft Seals. Brochure Available
News from Meco Shaft Seals ( 7 June 2007)
Master network added to drives
WEG's PLC-2 card equips the CFW-09 drives for general digital control tasks, and for advanced positioning and synchronisation applications
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) ( 7 June 2007)
Controller prevents six weeks of downtime
User Application Article Moog helped Coppice Alupack to restore production in five days, avoiding a potential six-week period of downtime. Brochure Available
News from Moog Controls ( 7 June 2007)
Company explores wireless options
Invensys wireless-enabled applications are in various stages of implementation at customer plants around the world.
News from Invensys ( 7 June 2007)
Fastener show doubles exhibitor list
The next Fastener Fair Stuttgart takes place at Messe Stuttgart Killesberg on Wednesday 19th September and Thursday 20th September 2007 .
News from Fastener Fair ( 7 June 2007)
Software company acquisition announced
The merger of BlueCielo ECM Solutions and DataCore Technology is part of BlueCielo's aggressive growth strategy.
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions ( 7 June 2007)
Making electrical appliance testing easy
New software by Seaward Electronic features boost workplace safety testing. Brochure Available
News from Seaward Electronic ( 7 June 2007)
New compact safety switch from Idem Safety
Idem Safety Switches is launching its compact non contact stainless steel safety switch to EN 954-1 Cat.4 with LED.
News from Idem Safety switches ( 7 June 2007)
Torque company appears on BBC2
An appearance on the BBC 2 business programme Working Lunch showcased the testing capabilities of Mecmesin equipment. Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin ( 6 June 2007)
Electric cylinders offer a long lifespan
SMAC's CA range of electric cylinders accept a wide variety of mounting options that include ISO, DIN, VDMA, CETOP, JFPA and NFPA standards and dimensions. Brochure Available
News from SMAC Europe ( 6 June 2007)
Shortform simplifies humidity sensor specification
Six-page catalogue covers humidity sensors, transmitters, handheld instruments, calibrators and other customised humidity solutions. Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments ( 6 June 2007)
Virtual reality links European engineers
Partners in a Eur 12m European Commission virtual reality project met at the University last week to discuss the development of future collaborative workspaces.
News from University of Salford ( 6 June 2007)
PC suits manufacturing communications
The 15-inch colour TFT touch screen with XGA resolution and a bright display enable easy navigation while ensuring that operator training time and human error are kept to a minimum.
News from DLoG (UK) ( 6 June 2007)
Stackable switch suits backbone networks
The JME-48M provides four slots for eight ports 10/100TX, an eight-port 100FX and a Gigabit uplink module.
News from Ethernet Direct ( 6 June 2007)
Industrial safety company moves into China
The rapid growth of the industrial sector of the Chinese economy means that there is a continually rising need for proven, reliable industrial and process safety products to be available.
News from Netherlocks Safety Systems ( 6 June 2007)
Miniature sensors handle 20bar
Contrinex E series miniature sensors can be embedded in pressurised systems to detect moving elements or targets.
News from Contrinex UK ( 6 June 2007)
Centre focuses on automotive glazing
GE Plastics' new facility is aimed at helping customers around the world design, create, and process innovative auto glazing applications using GE's Lexan GLX polycarbonate (PC) resins.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics ( 6 June 2007)
Pressure transmitter cuts error rates
Keller's series 33X pressure transmitter removes repeatable errors attributable to nonlinearity and thermal effects.
News from Keller UK ( 6 June 2007)
CD covers automation products
Sixnet's new product Cd covers the Etherbus series of industrial PoE (Power over Ethernet) products. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet ( 6 June 2007)
Bolt secures equipment
The 60/61 Electric Shotbolt is a robust, maintenance-free solenoid actuator with a flexible modular design.
News from Magnet Schultz ( 6 June 2007)
Interface company provides day-long course
ASi-tech was a day-long event held at Old Trafford focussed on AS-Interface networking technology for actuators and sensors.
News from AS-Interface UK ( 6 June 2007)
Engineering body awards silver medals
Royal Academy of Engineering President Lord Browne of Madingley presented four silver medals at the Academy Awards Dinner in London on Tuesday 5th June.
News from Royal Academy of Engineering ( 6 June 2007)
Electronics company adopts PLM solution
User Application Article Windchill, the PTC content and process management solution, enables collaborative product development while helping companies control processes.
News from PTC - Parametric Technology (UK) ( 6 June 2007)
Disc springs meet DIN 2093 requirements
Disc springs manufactured to international standard DIN 2093 are precision products produced to exacting standards.
News from Bauer ( 6 June 2007)
Sensor handles low di-electric materials
Rechner's 26 series capacitive filling level detection sensor can detect low di-electric materials with complete reliability, virtually ignoring any product build up that may occur.
News from Rechner UK ( 6 June 2007)
Software protects confidential 3D data
XVLstaff will be included with Lattice's signature 3D data editing product, XVL Studio 7.0. Brochure Available
News from Lattice Technology ( 6 June 2007)
Remote diagnostics help ships offload cargo
User Application Article Unloading sand and gravel collected offshore for building materials is demanding work that usually has to be completed to a tight timetable. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 6 June 2007)
Italian drives acquisition announced
Mitsubishi is striving to double its share of the European Industrial Automation market and has acquired Italian drives specialist SCS. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 6 June 2007)
Training equipment distribution deal reached
Quanser control training equipment delivers an end-to-end solution for training students in control theory and practice. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 6 June 2007)
Compact slides suit travelling
Integrated motors and controllers allow T-LSR slides and T-LS stages to be daisy chained with other Zaber products.
News from Zaber Technologies ( 5 June 2007)
Robots chosen for injection moulding
Negri Bossi is set to use Kuka Robotics' floor and shelf-mounted robots for its injection moulding systems.
News from Kuka Robotics ( 5 June 2007)
Engineering institute appoints new president
John Baxter has been appointed the 122nd President of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers ( 5 June 2007)
Servo motors handle a range of applications
Unimotor FM is a unified 200V/400V servo motor range in six frame sizes from 55 to 190mm and spanning powers from 0.75 up to 73.2Nm.
News from Control Techniques ( 5 June 2007)
AC drives keep Chinese cranes working
User Application Article Control Techniques is supplying 160 AC variable speed drives for cranes in Xiamen Haicang Port in Fujian Province in the south of China.
News from Control Techniques ( 5 June 2007)
Programme controls power tool risks
The Solutions guide from Makita includes advice for employees and employers, recommendations for protective action, tool selection and operating limits and methods.
News from Makita UK ( 5 June 2007)
New frame size extends drive range
Control Techniques' frame size D drive is approximately 30% smaller than its predecessor and offers ratings from 200V, 1 phase at 3kW up to 400V, 3 phase at 7.5kW.
News from Control Techniques ( 5 June 2007)
Pressure calibrator balances performance and cost
The B20/IS BASIC is a low cost, Intrinsically Safe, portable pressure calibrator that represents the ultimate in versatility, performance and cost.
News from Calibration Dynamics ( 5 June 2007)
Digital weigher increases production capacity
User Application Article The 420 Plus supplied to Monarch Chemicals by Applied Weighing has a full numeric keyboard that allows tare entry directly from the keyboard for weighing contents of IBCs.
News from Applied Weighing International ( 5 June 2007)
Stepper motors suit industrial machinery
Astrosyn International Technology's P305 is an innovative, compact unit that provides both power and driver functions from a simple AC supply.
News from Astrosyn International Technology ( 5 June 2007)
Welders incorporate vision technology
User Application Article Trumpf decided to integrate vision technology into the scanner optic for welding on their laser machines.
News from Cognex UK ( 5 June 2007)
Engineering company receives new accreditation.
A Staffordshire engineering consultancy believes the award of an industry accreditation has justified its commitment to professional service.
News from Stanton Consulting Engineers ( 5 June 2007)
Oil-water separators protect water supply
Owamat oil-water separators meet the legal requirements on the introduction of purified water into the municipal wastewater system. Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies ( 5 June 2007)
Business services aid hydraulics companies
User Application Article The Hose Doctor service was launched by Parker to offer customers fast and efficient emergency on site replacements of hydraulic hoses and fittings. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 5 June 2007)
Vocational programme launched for young engineers
Around 140 TTE Technical Training students each year will take part in an intensive vocational programme at Durham University.
News from TTE Technical Training Group ( 5 June 2007)
Customers design their own gas springs
Using a Lesjofors designed template, customers fill in their gas spring requirements and specifications and the company cross references the application against its standard stock range.
News from Lesjofors ( 5 June 2007)
Rotary sensor rated to IP68
Penny + Giles' SRS280 rotary sensor is now totally protected against the ingress of water, dust and dirt. Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles ( 5 June 2007)
Software module manages manufacturing
The development of Windchill MPMLink began with PTC's acquisition of Polyplan in June 2005.
News from PTC - Parametric Technology (UK) ( 5 June 2007)
Drive hub eases size changes
Sick Stegmann's Hiperdrive Hub allows more machine builders to reap the benefits of automatic size change.
News from Sick (UK) ( 5 June 2007)
Design software distribution deal reached
KBK has agreed to distribute SoftInWay's Axstream design and optimisation software to the Japanese turbo-machinery industry.
News from SoftInWay ( 5 June 2007)
Express acquisition for analogue vision data
PCI Express frame grabbers offer cost-effective image acquisition for machine vision applications. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision ( 5 June 2007)
Catalogue details five years of development
The Emka catalogue contains a wealth of drawings, data and application information for panel builders, design engineers and installers alike. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK ( 5 June 2007)
IET endorsement for postgrad courses
Postgraduate courses offered by WMG are now formally endorsed by the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
News from University of Warwick ( 5 June 2007)
LEDs shed more light on machine vision
The SW2 series of RoHS-compliant white LEDs from CCS offer up to 8x increase in intensity compared with standard white LEDs. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision ( 5 June 2007)
Controller gives actuators picometre resolution
A new ultra-high-precision motion controller for Nexline linear motor actuators enables the combination of long travel ranges and picometre resolution. Brochure Available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) ( 5 June 2007)
Cameras offer full HDTV resolution
The TM-2030 series offers software-selectable operation that allows users to choose between dual tap mode or single tap mode.
News from JAI ( 4 June 2007)
Email bulletin informs on foam research
The Polyurethane Foams Bulletin from the Rapra Polymer Library provides all of the latest research and innovation in an informative yet concise format.
News from Smithers Rapra ( 4 June 2007)
Compact slide cuts friction for a long lifetime
The PMM slide from Micromech can be mounted in horizontal or vertical direction and the specially designed U-shaped ball cage made of brass eliminates creeping of the cage
News from Micromech ( 4 June 2007)
Instrument tests leads and power sockets
Seaward Electronic's Primetest 100 is designed for the fast and effective safety checking of all types of Class I and Class II portable electrical equipment used in the workplace. Brochure Available
News from Seaward Electronic ( 4 June 2007)
Enclosure standardisation cuts costs
Emka's standard single 20.1mm rounded square cut-out minimises tooling, speeds punching and streamlines lock installation irrespective of type or size. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK ( 4 June 2007)
Units offer 12 digital inputs
Moeller Electric's EC4P keeps costs down while handling projects where the requirements go beyond simple interlocking and sequencing.
News from Moeller Electric ( 4 June 2007)
Eur 8 million in counterfeit bearings destroyed
Counterfeit components have been found to be responsible for a number of serious accidents, including the crashing of a Norwegian airliner from which no passengers survived. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 4 June 2007)
Engineering references relaunched
The Roebuck Zeus Chart fits inside a shirt pocket and with its laminated pages will not pick up dirt, grease or oil.
News from Buck & Hickman ( 4 June 2007)
Nonspark hand tools chosen by energy company
Hi-Co supplied a bespoke 28-piece tool kit of wrenches, spanners and hammers, made from copper beryllium to Scottish and Southern Energy.
News from Hi-Co Technologies ( 4 June 2007)
Tools measure height in machine vision systems
Tools designed to measure the height of objects in machine vision applications form part of the latest Sherlock 7 software from ipd. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision ( 4 June 2007)
Data acquisition tool plugs into computer
Sensors2USB software, supplied with the CDL01-USB, allows the channels to be configured and named, and the data scaled, displayed and stored. Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies ( 4 June 2007)
Structural adhesives create complex assemblies
True structural bonding performance is available in easy to use packaging for plastic and or metal substrates.
News from Intertronics ( 4 June 2007)
Curved profiles meet custom needs
MiniTec UK's profile bending service is available for structures such as machine guards that need to exactly fit a machine perimeter. Brochure Available
News from MiniTec UK ( 4 June 2007)
Spectrometers offer real-time analysis
A2 Technologies' spectrometers inform users of the types of samples being analysed, the results, any trends of the analyses, as well as a comparison on earlier analysis. Brochure Available
News from A2 Technologies ( 4 June 2007)
Optical encoder incorporated into guides
The Miniscale optical encoder integrated into Schneeberger's miniature recirculating linear motion guides has a resolution of 1um with a repeatability of +/-2um.
News from LG Motion ( 4 June 2007)
Chain service time reduced to five working days
Transdev's reduced lead time for its chain products now stands at a standard five working day turnaround from order receipt and approval to despatch.
News from Transmission Developments ( 4 June 2007)
Robotic manipulators offer high precision
Alio's AI series tripods and hexapods combine parallel kinematics principles with ceramic servomotors and high-resolution encoder feedback systems.
News from Heason Technology ( 4 June 2007)
Clean room facility produces cleaning rollers
Hiawatha Rubber's Class 100,000 clean room facility allows cleaning rollers to be custom designed for medical imaging systems and packaging equipment.
News from Hiawatha Rubber Company ( 4 June 2007)
Seminars get engineers up to speed on standards
Schmersal is running a series of free specialist seminars to give design engineers working on safety-related control systems for machines the competence required to apply BS EN ISO13849-1:2006.
News from Schmersal UK ( 4 June 2007)
Dosing pump allows manual control
ProMinent Fluid Controls' Conceptplus chemical dosing pump has a capacity range of 0.6 litres an hour at 10 bar to 4 litres an hour at 7 bar.
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) ( 4 June 2007)
Nickel price level leads to stainless innovation
The rising cost of nickel has led several stainless-steel producers to introduce new grades with lower (or even zero) nickel content.
News from MEPS (International) ( 4 June 2007)
Lab looks at precision joining needs
Newly refurbished applications laboratory enables engineers to work with customers to develop the most appropriate production methods to meet their precision joining needs.
News from Acal TC ( 4 June 2007)
Compliance management system adds REACH
Leading compliance management system for the process industry is now REACH-enabled.
News from TechniData ( 4 June 2007)
Guarding machinery in educational workshops.
Technical Background Article Jeremy Procter explains the regulatory requirements placed on educational establishments for guarding hazardous machinery in workshops. Brochure Available
News from Procter Machine Guarding ( 4 June 2007)
Safety switches take controllers onboard
Magnetic-coded noncontact switches for interlocking machine guard doors feature built-in controllers, saving both the cost and space required for a dedicated controller. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics ( 4 June 2007)
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