News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 26 August
to Saturday 1 September 2007
Company signs Thai automation contract
Yokogawa will deliver a Centum CS 3000 integrated production control system and ProSafe-RS safety instrumented system to a petrochemical facility in Thailand.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation (31 August 2007)
Software package offers electromagnetic simulation
Version 6.0 of WaveSim and EMP combine major technical advances with improved plotting and usability.
News from Field Precision (31 August 2007)
Companies sign large petroleum order
Yokogawa System Center Europe and Yokogawa Engineering Asia will supply control systems for the Shell Eastern Petrochemicals Complex (SEPC) in Singapore.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation (31 August 2007)
Accelerometers monitor space shuttles
User Application Article Endeavour's engines were fitted with Endevco model 7704M7 vibration sensors, to actively monitor engine health and performance.
News from Endevco (31 August 2007)
Motor starting relays ease setup
The USMR's differential voltage sensing technology ensures the exact starting voltage for each motor.
News from ICM Controls (31 August 2007)
Safety relays ensure compatability
The terminal positions, designations and the switching capacities of PNOZ 1 and PNOZ V relays are all identical to those of the original safety relays.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (31 August 2007)
Seminars improve engineering efficiency
Presentations will cover business process modelling, environmental management and control, product management via metallurgical control, opportunities in tool coatings and drive systems.
News from National Metals Technology Centre (NAMTEC) (31 August 2007)
Company receives new certification
The combination of SAP and GE Fanuc software provides manufacturers with flexible, reliable and responsive manufacturing operations linked tightly with global value chains. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (31 August 2007)
System provides early warning of bearing wear
The XTSW bearing condition monitoring system removes the need for open out inspections, which are both costly and a major cause of crank train bearing failures. Brochure Available
News from AMOT (31 August 2007)
Safety seminars held in new EU states
Companies that engage in risk prevention minimise production losses resulting from injuries or diseases, increase their productivity and at the same time reduce costs.
News from European Agency For Safety And Health At Work (31 August 2007)
Generator control system helps meet peak demand
User Application Article Southern Water has recently installed a control system to use 13 of its standby generators to supply electricity, on demand, to the National Grid.
News from CSE Seprol (31 August 2007)
Casting system provides turbine parts
User Application Article A Chinese foundry is using the RenCast CW 2418 /HY 5162 epoxy casting system for the production of the wind turbine housing core box.
News from Huntsman Advanced Materials (31 August 2007)
Linear guideway offers trouble-free operation
Rodriguez' ball-cage based design has high-precision, gothic arch raceway profiles for long life, low noise and the accommodation of high loads.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (31 August 2007)
Tool speeds die use
A complete Speed Die set contains M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10 and M12 speeds dies and cutting oil in a strong moulded plastic storage case.
News from Buck & Hickman (31 August 2007)
Expanded conduit catalogue eases ordering
Flexicon's new catalogue make specifying and ordering the company's conduit and fittings simple and straightforward.
News from Flexicon (31 August 2007)
Power supplies handle tough environments
pCon 7000 power supplies are designed for use with control units, Ethernet devices and other automation components in industrial areas and harsh environments.
News from Harting (31 August 2007)
Software manages information storage
Trend Historian provides continuous background validation of data files to insure data integrity.
News from Canary Labs (31 August 2007)
Software accelerates bottle development
User Application Article The 3D glass forming analysis method makes it possible for designers to accurately evaluate the optimum blow mould process in a virtual environment, reducing or eliminating costly physical testing.
News from Dassault Systemes (31 August 2007)
CAD upgrade improves quality and support
IntelliCAD 6.4 uses the latest advances in the ODA DWGdirect 2.3.2 libraries, which interpret the updated DWG 2007 file format, including 2008 object support.
News from IntelliCAD Technology Consortium (30 August 2007)
Latches extend cabinet lifespan
Emka compression latches suit applications where equipment vibration may affect the integrity of normal quarter-turn system. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (30 August 2007)
Portable barometer handles tough environments
The765-16B can be controlled via the bi-directional RS-232 or USB interface.
News from ETL Group (30 August 2007)
Diesel engine filters meet racing needs
User Application Article Parker Hannifin's fuel filter water separators are capable of removing contaminants including moisture, dirt and particulates of less than 10 microns in size. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filter Division (30 August 2007)
Stainless steel handle offers hygiene benefits
The GN333.5 provides a 28mm diameter tube handle grip up to 600mm long, with matt finish and matching handle shanks. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (30 August 2007)
CAD helps produce racing car parts
User Application Article Hoffman uses the CosmosXpress analysis tool embedded in SolidWorks to run thermal and stress analysis on brake parts for safety and durability.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (30 August 2007)
Website offers seal compatibility checks
DP Seals' chemical compatibility database provides a first line of enquiry when investigating which rubber polymer to choose.
News from DP Seals (30 August 2007)
Controller improves injection moulding consistency
User Application Article With Intellimould, process changes are made automatically while each part is being moulded.
News from Eurotherm (30 August 2007)
US $30 million transformer contract signed
A new wide-body carriage design and extra seating put severe restrictions on the size and weight of the transformers used.
News from ABB Power Technologies (30 August 2007)
Micro metrology market grows steadily
New research suggests high equipment costs in the micro metrology market will level off over time as customer awareness and volume sales increase.
News from Frost and Sullivan (30 August 2007)
Technical report submitted to ANSI
There are numerous electronic security technologies and cyber intrusion countermeasures potentially available to the IACS environment.
News from ISA (30 August 2007)
Power supply company makes CAD choice
User Application Article CoCreate's OneSpace Suite helps companies to quickly react to unexpected changes, resolving fundamental problems in a way that would be difficult with a history-based system.
News from CoCreate Software (30 August 2007)
Company makes wireless acquisition
Sixnet and BlueTree have developed a new hardware platform that will greatly increase performance while lowering operating power. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (30 August 2007)
Website eases access to fastener resources
Redesigned website makes navigation easy with links prompting full access to the wide range of fastening resources available online.
News from PennEngineering (30 August 2007)
Fluid analysis software saves time and money
User Application Article Flomerics' EFD.Lab allowed Shaw Aero Devices to produce an acceptable software prototype in a single day. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (29 August 2007)
Bolts go on show at shipbuilding conference
ExpaTen bolts transfer high torque and can be easily disassembled and re-used, even after being subjected to high levels of stress.
News from Project Sales Corp (29 August 2007)
CAD company makes software acquisition
Autodesk believes its acquisition of PlassoTech will improve its digital prototyping offering.
News from Autodesk (29 August 2007)
Air heater handles difficult jobs
Hawco's Skorpion air heater provides reliable operation in dusty environments, as well as handling temperatures of up to 650C.
News from Hawco (29 August 2007)
Slide system meets demanding robotics needs
User Application Article The HepcoMotion slide system provides the main horizontal motion for a snake arm robot used in a nuclear reactor. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (29 August 2007)
Automation controllers receive upgrade
The UEIPAC Cube automation controller is a complete, self-contained controller that has flown in F-16, F-18, B-747 and predator aircraft.
News from United Electronic Industries (29 August 2007)
Online technical collection expands with new books
The inclusion of Brill scientific books in Knovel's online technical reference collection improves its coverage of polymers, thin films, fibres and coatings.
News from Knovel Corporation (29 August 2007)
Motion control aids nuclear research
User Application Article Motion Solutions Australia recently provided 42 eight-axis motion controllers with more than 200 motors and amplifiers to the Opal reactor in Australia.
News from Motion Solutions Australia (29 August 2007)
Large spacer range allows easy customising
Threaded spacers and pillars come in a variety of different combinations, materials, sizes and configurations.
News from Ondrives/Rino Industries (29 August 2007)
Bearings minimise friction and wear
Applied Materials chose a customised Type X 4-point contact bearing for the gripper arm on its Quantum X ion implant machine for the processing of silicon wafers.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (29 August 2007)
CAD software aids brake design
User Application Article Tractair has standardised on SolidWorks software to speed up the design and development process.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (29 August 2007)
Control system order signed for waste incineration
User Application Article Yokogawa is supplying distributed control systems to five incinerators in the northern Italian region of Emilia Romagna.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation (29 August 2007)
Drive system offers safety and flexibility
Information is collected from its source via safe digital inputs and outputs, then distributed to the corresponding sensors and actuators via the SafeLogic central processing unit.
News from B and R Industrial Automation Corp (29 August 2007)
Electric vans make deliveries in the US
User Application Article The Dodge Sprinter is an ideal vehicle to carry a large battery pack and still have ample room readily accessible for use as a delivery vehicle. Brochure Available
News from Saft Batteries (29 August 2007)
Software integrates crash environment
HyperCrash/Catia is the first effective crash workbench specifically dedicated to automotive crash engineers.
News from Altair Engineering (29 August 2007)
Sensors monitor tyre pressure
User Application Article Each vehicle exits Jaguar's Birmingham plant only after all four tyres have been checked for the right pressure.
News from Pneumatic Components (29 August 2007)
Small accelerometers suit hostile environments
Inertial Aerosystems' analogue accelerometer modules have a +/-4V differential output or 0.5V to 4.5V single ended output, with an operating voltage of 9 to 32V DC. Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (29 August 2007)
Level sensor resists contamination
Integrated electronic devices that require no special settings make Baumer's new level sensor easy to operate.
News from Baumer Group (29 August 2007)
Pneumatic cylinder tolerates wash down
The ICS-D1, made of AISA 316 stainless steel, is acid-resistant and recommended for food applications where food may come into direct contact with the components.
News from Bosch Rexroth - Pneumatics (28 August 2007)
Website offers pump spare parts
Tri-Ark's new site offers spare parts and accessories for diaphragm pumps, air operated pumps, rotary vane pumps and peristaltic pumps.
News from Tri-Ark (28 August 2007)
Thermoplastic bearings provide good fit
Glycodur RPL and RPH injection moulded thermoplastic bearings a high load bearing capacity and guarantee an optimum fit of the sliding bearing, even at high temperatures. Brochure Available
News from FTL Seals Technology (28 August 2007)
Testers locate cable faults
In proof/burn mode, after cable breakdown has occurred, the testers apply a high current that stabilises the fault, making it much easier to locate. Brochure Available
News from Megger (28 August 2007)
Centralised lubrication extends service life
The MultiLube system offers complete control over the frequency and volume of the lubricants that are discharged, thereby extending the service life of equipment. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (28 August 2007)
Hygiene journal records boost in prominence
The 2006 Journal Impact Factor for BOHS' research journal Annals of Occupational Hygiene showed an increase of 68% on the previous year, from 1.14 to 1.92.
News from British Occupational Hygiene Society (28 August 2007)
Engineers aid Olympic rail upgrade
Computer techniques were used to predict wheel wear, taking into account track design, track irregularity, traction forces, wheel-rail friction and speed.
News from Manchester Metropolitan University (28 August 2007)
Miniature circuit breaker range expanded
Bulletin 1489 busbars are offered in three lengths to provide six, twelve or eighteen connection poles, with protective covers available for any unused poles.
News from Rockwell Automation (28 August 2007)
Simulation software cuts design expenses
The ability to conduct extensive comparison studies early on in the design process leads to substantial downstream benefits including increased quality and innovation and reduced time to market.
News from Blue Ridge Numerics (28 August 2007)
Chain drive suits rugged vehicle
User Application Article Renold had to supply a chain that would operate in arduous off-road conditions and in an aggressive environment where temperatures could reach 100C.
News from Renold Chain (28 August 2007)
Machinery companies adopt PLM software
UGS PLM Software lets distributed organisations develop, support and retire products as a single company by enabling real-time virtual collaboration and data sharing.
News from Siemens PLM Software (28 August 2007)
Cylinder configurator eases design process
By downloading CAD files, users will be able to insert them directly into their design process.
News from Higginson Equipment Sales (28 August 2007)
CAD website offers new features
ZwCAD's online forum provides a mechanism for users to communicate with each other.
News from ZwCAD (28 August 2007)
26 and 28-pin connectors provide power and signals
Turck M27 connectors are rated for 150V and 5A and can handle up to 18 AWG wires.
News from Turck (28 August 2007)
UV company places large CAD order
User Application Article The Dynamic modelling-based approach in CoCreate's 3D CAD tool, OneSpace modelling, lets designers quickly make changes to a model without considering the sequence of steps within a history tree.
News from CoCreate Software (28 August 2007)
Panel PC requires little power
The OPC-363-84 is powered from 12V DC with power consumption of 10W and no forced cooling required.
News from BVM (28 August 2007)
Portable CO2 tester suits beverage applications
TC technology ensures a very low detection level of CO2 concentration, suitability for both laboratory package analysis and spot measurement in more demanding environments.
News from Hach Ultra Analytics (28 August 2007)
Digital workroom eases prototype design
FabLabs are designed to be welcoming and accessible to as many people as possible, from university researchers to primary school children, from artists to entrepreneurs.
News from FabLab (28 August 2007)
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