News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 9 September
to Saturday 15 September 2007
Electrical company offers CAD downloads
ASK Products decided to offer 3D CAD models for download from its website using Catalog Data Solutions' system.
News from Catalog Data Solutions (CDS) (14 September 2007)
Laser distance gauge provides fast results
The AR700 is designed to bring faster and more accurate measuring to applications in road profiling, tyre and rubber manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing and general R and D. Brochure Available
News from Schmitt Europe (14 September 2007)
Gas springs help obtain aircraft certification
After its aircraft was certified YLAC placed an order with Industrial Gas Springs for for 15 tension gas struts for production aircraft.
News from Industrial Gas Springs (14 September 2007)
Temperature calibrators suit marine uses
Regular calibration brings optimum machine operation and efficiency, reduces unexpected repair and replacement and prevents turndowns of machinery.
News from Ametek Calibration Instruments (14 September 2007)
Durable silicone rubber resists corrosion
Fluorosilicone added to solid silicone range MTI Leewood's MagniQ range of solid silicone products, benefits from the addition of the MagniQ Fluorosilicone.
News from MTI Leewood (14 September 2007)
Sealing system replaces mechanical seals
The Hydra-Justt sealing system avoids the risk of catastrophic failure in hostile, abrasive environments.
News from Garlock Sealing Technologies (US) (14 September 2007)
Gel pad isolators cut vibration
The V10Z61MSN silicone gel pad vibration isolators are designed for light to medium loads.
News from Advanced Antivibration Components (14 September 2007)
General-purpose enclosures offer resilience
Norma polycarbonate and ABS plastic enclosures provide ingress protection to IP65, UV protection and mechanical protection from impacts. Brochure Available
News from Spelsberg els UK (14 September 2007)
Electrical actuators added to rodless range
Tolomatic's MXE electric actuators uses THK caged ball technology to reduce friction and extend actuator life in high load and moment applications.
News from Tolomatic (14 September 2007)
Indexing plunger range expanded
JW Winco's indexing plunger range has been expanded with additional plunger pin lengths to widen the application options.
News from JW Winco (14 September 2007)
Research makes diesel engines greener
Ricardo has positioned the advanced diesel alongside gasoline hybrid and fuel cell powered vehicles as future high fuel-economy, environmentally friendly automotive products.
News from Ricardo (13 September 2007)
CAD used to improve cyclist safety
User Application Article Gavin Thomson Design relies on SolidWorks for its streamlined design steps, including the parametric features that automate changes throughout a design.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (13 September 2007)
Steel belts suit solar cell production
User Application Article Steel belts can resist the high temperatures of solar cell soldering as the individual cells are assembled using bus ribbons.
News from Belt Technologies Europe (13 September 2007)
Cable powers berthed ships
The Nexans Rheyfirm (RS) hybrid ship-to-shore connection cable will help ships cut the production of greenhouse gases while in port, as well as reducing noise emissions and saving on fuel costs.
News from Nexans (13 September 2007)
Ethernet device warns of temperature changes
The Poseidon 3266 also has four contact-closure inputs which can be used to trigger alarms on state change and there are two relay outputs which can be used to reset servers or the switch on a fan.
News from Audon Electronics (13 September 2007)
Fluid sensor keeps down truck emissions
Gentech has introduced a sensor which monitors levels of AdBlue and provides an output for designers to interface to the vehicle's ECU.
News from Gentech International (13 September 2007)
Design engineers neglect CFD
Flomerics has developed a Fluids IQ Test to help design engineers test their understanding of computational fluid dynamics. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (13 September 2007)
Solution eases service manual publishing
PTC service manual application enables customers to publish high-quality service manuals with embedded interactive illustrations quickly with minimal configuration.
News from PTC - Parametric Technology (UK) (13 September 2007)
Gearbox chosen for construction pumps
User Application Article Myers-Set felt the WM wormgear could meet the demanding needs of its double-diaphragm construction pumps.
News from Renold Gears (13 September 2007)
Inspection system outperforms CMMS
The Maxos solution includes a noncontact light probe, a bridge or horizontal gantry, a turntable option, installation, custom programming, training and maintenance.
News from NVision (13 September 2007)
Plate simplifies fibre optic installation
Nexans has launched a new LANmark-OF empty patch panel, for 24 fibre optic snap-in connectors with sliding mechanism.
News from Nexans (13 September 2007)
MEMS gyro becomes widely available
A revised supply agreement, effective immediately, enables Systron Donner Automotive to provide any OEM or supplier with its inertial rate sensors.
News from Systron Donner Automotive (13 September 2007)
Software manages inspection data
Rhythm Visual is compatible with imaging equipment including video borescopes, pan, tilt, zoom (PTZ) cameras and other digital cameras.
News from GE Inspection Technologies (13 September 2007)
Carbon fibre recycling slashes disposal costs
All of Brookhouse's waste carbon fibre off-cuts are picked up free-of-charge and taken for recycling.
News from Brookhouse Holdings (13 September 2007)
Lathe company makes CAD choice
User Application Article Breunig uses CoCreate OneSpace modelling and CoCreate OneSpace Model Manager for 3D CAD and data management, respectively.
News from CoCreate Software (13 September 2007)
Routers offer secure remote device control
The RF825 series cellular-based industrial routers can control and manage multiple devices over a single cellular connection.
News from Multi-Tech Systems (13 September 2007)
Reference service adds new manuals
ASTM International books and manuals expand Knovel's coverage of materials and testing for the aerospace, petroleum, and energy industries.
News from Knovel Corporation (13 September 2007)
Intelligent machines aid fastener applications
Precision forming, fastening, joining and assembly equipment is backed up by an expert staff of specialists.
News from Orbitform (13 September 2007)
Driver handles wide stepper motor range
The MD2S-P is a conventional step and direction input stepper motor drive while the MD2S-D is a digital speed control version.
News from US Digital (12 September 2007)
Software aids generator design
The Hydrogenie project is relying on Vector Fields' electromagnetic simulator to design a compact hydroelectric power generator offering up to 99% efficiency.
News from Vector Fields (12 September 2007)
Valves improve filter reliability
Rotorflush Filters' new valve senses when solids are beginning to build up on the filter screen faster than the self-cleaning jets can clear it.
News from Rotorflush Filters (12 September 2007)
Lightweight cables suit safety applications
C-Lite FR cables can maintain circuit integrity for two hours during a 1000C fire, as well as tolerating the presence of oil, chemicals and drilling mud. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (12 September 2007)
Screw compressors offer expanded power range
The Boge SLF direct-coupled range has an integrated frequency convertor which assures the smoothest possible transition from 25 to 100% output Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (12 September 2007)
Electrical lock suits hazardous environments
The Shotbolt GSCE 037 provides electrical locking within hazardous areas and environments in which explosive atmospheres may exist.
News from Magnet Schultz (12 September 2007)
Enclosures come ready to install
Pragma enclosures are available in 13 and 24-module wide versions, with provision for mounting up to four rows of devices.
News from Schneider Electric (12 September 2007)
Positioning drive eases product changes
Hiperdrive users will benefit from time savings with maximised product quality and machine uptime.
News from Sick Stegmann (12 September 2007)
Universal joints suit US government use
Belden's QPL universal joints are designed and manufactured for applications including high-lift actuation and control mechanisms for aircraft.
News from Belden (12 September 2007)
Radios monitor hoists in dangerous environments
User Application Article Digi radios are used to warn the operator if operating limits, MSHA or OSHA safety regulations are being exceeded during hoisting of miners and materials.
News from Digi International (12 September 2007)
Panel PC uses powerful CPU
The Aaeon APC-9172 panel PC suits applications which require intensive graphical displays or data manipulation, such as factory monitoring, machine control systems and 3D inspection.
News from Display Solutions (12 September 2007)
Software aids lightweight wheelchair creation
User Application Article Algor software allowed AIR to carry out extensive FEA simulation on its new wheelchair to make it as lightweight and compact as possible while ensuring necessary performance and durability.
News from Algor (12 September 2007)
Business unit targets military vehicles
A new Ricardo business unit will focus on the defence and specialist vehicle design and construction sectors.
News from Ricardo (12 September 2007)
Ball bearings tolerate washdowns
Dodge Grip Tight adapter ball bearings reduce equipment lifecycle costs in washdown-duty zones of food, pharmaceutical and chemical processing plants. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (12 September 2007)
IR oven attaches car spoiler
User Application Article Heraeus designed a 37.8kW fast-response, medium-wave oven for Jaguar's Castle Bromwich manufacturing plant to heat rear spoilers.
News from Heraeus Noblelight (12 September 2007)
Laser measurement guide provides technical data
Micro-Epsilon sensors' noncontact laser displacement and position measurement provides a wide measurement range and noncontact, wear-free sensing. Brochure Available
News from Micro-Epsilon UK (11 September 2007)
Scada chosen for railway upgrade
User Application Article Catapult iPower Scada has been selected to operate the electrification system of 400km of the North Island Main Trunk in New Zealand.
News from Catapult Software (11 September 2007)
Bearings supplied for navy ship
User Application Article The bearings provided for the T45 Daring Class Destroyer are designed to operate at a low shaft velocity with low friction and wear.
News from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions - Orkut (11 September 2007)
Distribution deal reached for in-car systems
Nematron Europe is expanding its industrial computing business into the Embedded PC Platform sector, with components from board level up to and including integrated systems.
News from Nematron Europe (11 September 2007)
Predictive modelling validates component strength
User Application Article Corus worked with Tallent to validate the F2S technique on a suspension lower control arm which uses Corus Tenform XF300 and XF400 HSLA steel grades. Brochure Available
News from Corus Automotive (11 September 2007)
Hydraulics allow green soil treatment
VDL Steelweld required a robust hydraulic solution for its soil treatment machine. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (11 September 2007)
Screws avoid facing damage
Ondrives' screws are suitable for applications in the food processing, chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
News from Ondrives/Rino Industries (11 September 2007)
Linear motion system offers corrosion resistance
HepcoMotion's SL2 stainless steel is designed to be maintenance-free and is suitable for use in arduous conditions. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (11 September 2007)
Photocells spot challenging materials
The O5G is sensitive enough even to pick up smoke, so the thinnest of plastic films poses no problems. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (11 September 2007)
Insulation suits clean environments
UFP Technologies' new insulation system uses a grade of Zotefoams' Zotek F fluoropolymer foam.
News from Zotefoams (11 September 2007)
Distributed safety system saves on cabelling
AADvance is a combined hardware and software solution that allows users to operate and update entire plant-wide safety systems from a single access point.
News from ICS Triplex (11 September 2007)
Reach conferences scheduled for Antwerp
Smithers Rapra's Reach conferences are designed to inform companies of the current status of the legislation and how to become compliant in the most cost-effective and efficient manner possible.
News from Smithers Rapra (11 September 2007)
PLM suite offers Vista compatability
CoCreate OneSpace Suite is now available on Windows Vista.
News from CoCreate Software (11 September 2007)
Air and water chillers suit industrial processes
Megatech's air-cooled chillers are designed to remove heat from a process and discharge it into the ambient air.
News from Megatech (11 September 2007)
New standard released for wireless communication
WirelessHart technology addresses the needs of the process industry for simple, reliable and secure wireless communication in the real world industrial plant environment.
News from Hart Communication Foundation (11 September 2007)
Convertor connects modems wirelessly
eDevice's BridgeD130 allows users to switch from PSTN to GPRS without any changes to their infrastructure.
News from eDevice (11 September 2007)
Server supports USB standard
With UBox 2100, users can put virtually any off the shelf USB 2.0 peripheral device on an Ethernet network.
News from Lantronix (11 September 2007)
Batteries power underwater vehicle
User Application Article Saft's VL45E Li-ion cells are designed to provide high performance from a compact lightweight unit. Brochure Available
News from Saft Space and Defence Batteries (11 September 2007)
Interoperability software receives CAD upgrade
CAT5Works is a bi-directional Catia-SolidWorks translator, supporting translation of both Catia V4 and V5 files.
News from CCE (10 September 2007)
Controllers provide safety at the drive
It is the moving parts of a machine that pose a risk to machine operators and maintenance personnel. Brochure Available
News from Lenze (10 September 2007)
Certification eases interoperability
The Profinet IO-Tester supports the preparation of Profinet certification tests and contains automated test cases, which are also used for certification in test laboratories.
News from Profibus Group (10 September 2007)
Company signs offshore automation contract
User Application Article FieldConnex products were supplied mounted into customised stainless steel enclosures and pre-wired to a specification requested by the client. Brochure Available
News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB (10 September 2007)
Feedback improves PLM system
Arena Solutions' on-demand delivery model permits users to benefit from the innovation Arena builds into the product the same day it's rolled out.
News from Arena Solutions (10 September 2007)
Fastener exhibition dates set
Fastener Fair Coventry is aimed at all aspects of the the UK and Irish fastener and fixing markets.
News from Fastener Fair (10 September 2007)
Controllers suit pharmaceutical applications
Eurotherm's controllers have a lockout feature that permits changes through a 21 CFR Part 11 compliant operator station
News from Eurotherm (10 September 2007)
Batteries provide peak power
The VL6A high-power cell is designed for civil applications that require peak power, for example in windmill blade pitch control. Brochure Available
News from Saft Lithium Battery Division (10 September 2007)
Near infra-red camera suits varied applications
The NIR-300 near-infra-red camera uses a 320 x 256 pixel InGaAs sensor, with a TE cooling option.
News from Alrad Instruments (10 September 2007)
Durable keypad eases customisation
EAO, the expert for Human Machine Interfaces, has released an expanding product range and specialist engineering services devoted to rugged interfaces. Brochure Available
News from EAO (10 September 2007)
Company makes emissions testing acquisition
The acquisition of Carnot complements Intertek's existing expert analytical automotive research services.
News from Intertek (10 September 2007)
Custom rubber improves product appeal
Rubber Industries has complete in-house elastomer testing facilities and formulation monitoring systems to assure materials meet customer quality requirements.
News from Rubber Industries (10 September 2007)
Software improves workplace collaboration
The Wonderware Development Studio provides a unified environment for the collaboration of IT and engineering teams
News from SolutionsPT (10 September 2007)
Compact contactors reduce costs
xStart contactors up to 45A to be controlled directly from inexpensive, low-current PLC outputs, eliminating the need for inconvenient interposing relays or costly high-power output modules.
News from Moeller Electric (10 September 2007)
MCCBs suit switchgear applications
Bulletin 140UE MCCBs offer a footprint up to 40% smaller than comparable current rated products from other manufacturers.
News from Rockwell Automation (10 September 2007)
Inverters pump water in Ireland
User Application Article Two pressure levels can be set, one at which the drive stops the water pump operating and another at which the drive commences operation again.
News from Invertek Drives (10 September 2007)
Feedback module provides speed control
The external encoder feedback module allows the Optidrive Plus 3GV to be used in applications where precise speed control is required.
News from Invertek Drives (10 September 2007)
Split roller bearings save thousands of pounds
User Application Article SRB split bearings allow easy maintenance without having to remove the shafts of long horizontal rotors at United Utilities' water treatment plant at Widnes. Brochure Available
News from Revolvo (10 September 2007)
Soft starters overcome torque problems
SSW-07 units overcome the sudden current inrush and high torque problems, which can result in wear and damage to mechanical power transmission equipment.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) (10 September 2007)
GPIB controller connects PCs and devices
The GPIB-USB4 controller provides a virtual serial interface to communicate with instruments while handling all GPIB protocol details.
News from Audon Electronics (10 September 2007)
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