News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 18 November
to Saturday 24 November 2007
Lasers enable precision machine vision
Unlike lasers that use a cylindrical lens to generate a line, the power distribution of the FP-HOM series is homogenous, producing uniform power density across the whole length of the line.
News from Laser Components (UK) (23 November 2007)
Touch probe adds new dimension to measurements
Adding 3D contact measurement to noncontact optical and laser measurement makes the Nikon iNexiv VMA-2520 system a truly compact multisensor machine. Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (23 November 2007)
Optical encoders elevate performance in lifts
The IH950 and IH103 are available in any resolution up to a maximum of 50,000pulse/rev.
News from Industrial Encoder Corporation (23 November 2007)
DC gearmotor powers in on 12V supply
Compact and lightweight DC gearmotor requires just 7.2A at 12V DC to generate its full load torque of 10Nm.
News from Midwest Motion Products (23 November 2007)
Waterproof connectors enable novel marine drive
User Application Article Deutsch's team of knowledgeable and experienced experts worked closely with Yellowfin over a number of years.
News from Deutsch (23 November 2007)
3D CAD makes machine development faster
User Application Article Manufacturer upgraded to 3D CAD to accelerate and optimise product development, and 2D CAD no longer met the growing needs of the company and its market challenges.
News from CoCreate Software (23 November 2007)
Acquisition expands manufacturing CAD coverage
Micro Concepts has staked its claim on the South of England with the acquisition of the MCAD division of Universal CAD.
News from Micro Concepts (23 November 2007)
Compact minidrive is intelligent choice
Miniature drive embeds motion controller, drive and PLC functionalities in the same compact unit and controls brushless, step, DC or linear motors up to 25W.
News from Technosoft (23 November 2007)
Brochure details steam system training
Extensive range of training courses during 2008 will cover all aspects of designing, operating and maintaining steam systems.
News from Spirax Sarco (23 November 2007)
Pressure sensor keeps watch over pump systems
IFM Electronic now offers a pressure sensor with diagnostic functions for pumps. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (23 November 2007)
Electric water pump gains intelligent control
The release of the new generation electronic management for the innovative EWP gives drivers an instant choice between power or economy at the press of a button.
News from Davies Craig (23 November 2007)
Remote controller takes on maritime duties
Rexroth has adapted and optimised its world-renowned Marex OS remote control for use with Voith-Schneider's ship propulsion systems.
News from Bosch Rexroth - Electric Drives and Controls (23 November 2007)
AutoCAD-compatible system comes up to date
ProgeCAD's native DWG support is unsurpassed in completeness - including embedded table support, raster image manipulation and 3D ACIS modelling.
News from ProgeSoft (23 November 2007)
Linear slides keep guitar stings turning
User Application Article The winding machines that produce Rotosound guitar strings have always used linear slides from HepcoMotion, from Generation I to the new GV3 System. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (23 November 2007)
Measurement range meets automotive demands
Handbook identifies the appropriate measuring chains for all sensors and measuring systems used in vehicle engineering.
News from Kistler Instruments (23 November 2007)
Withdrawable units aid MCC design
MMX withdrawable units can be used in assemblies with fully tested horizontal busbars rated at up to 3200A.
News from Ter-mate (23 November 2007)
Transmission design secures second WRC title
User Application Article The Focus RS world rally cars of the BP-Ford team are equipped with an advanced performance transmission and driveline system.
News from Ricardo (23 November 2007)
Switch guarantees immediate isolation
Electric switch guarantees immediate isolation of any air line.
News from Legris (22 November 2007)
Poles attract research and development
Poland has emerged as the research and development centre of Central and Eastern Europe.
News from Frost and Sullivan (22 November 2007)
Permanent magnet motors promise smooth rotation
DC permanent magnet motors are based on a four-pole design principle that offers smooth rotation and low cogging, making them suitable for a wide range of applications. Brochure Available
News from Parvalux Electric Motors (22 November 2007)
Virtual testing accelerates F1 development
User Application Article To further cut vehicle development time, Toyota Motorsport started using DS's realistic simulation products from Simulia for virtual testing.
News from Dassault Systemes (22 November 2007)
Analysis software aids green power development
User Application Article Pelamis Wave Power uses Abaqus FEA software for initial concept analysis, general design work and detailed functional analysis of its Wave Energy Convertors.
News from Dassault Systemes (22 November 2007)
Miniature pumps add dosing capabilities
Four series of pumps with the dosage volumes cover the submicrolitre to litre range for both nonlubricating and highly viscous liquids.
News from Michael Smith Engineers (22 November 2007)
Machine mount keeps medical equipment quiet
User Application Article A novel medical device designed to eradicate airborne pathogens owes its quiet and vibration-free operation to a mounting developed by DP Seals.
News from DP Seals (22 November 2007)
A-Level physics project provides plant savings
Project leads to the design of an automated process for chamfering a specific type of ball bearing manufactured at the Schaeffler plant. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (22 November 2007)
Amplifiers enable load cell networking
Load cell amplifiers are each able to network up to 50 load cells with the added ability of logging to a PC or laptop with suitable logging software.
News from Datum Electronics (22 November 2007)
Electrical testers emerge under their own name
Horsham-based Hitek has been appointed by world-leading electrical testing equipment manufacturer HT-Italia to offer its range of measurement devices in the UK.
News from Hitek (22 November 2007)
Simulation software serves SolidWorks users
FloXpress is a cut-down version of CosmosFloWorks that enables engineers and designers to simulate complex, 3D fluid flow and heat transfer processes inside the SolidWorks user environment. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (22 November 2007)
Fuel efficiency is key to combat climate change
High-fuel-efficiency and low-CO2 technologies being developed by Ricardo address the problems of climate change.
News from Ricardo (22 November 2007)
Alignment module cuts out angular errors
For applications in the field of noncontact alignment laser components offers the LT emitter precision module.
News from Laser Components (UK) (22 November 2007)
Resignalling project counts on specialised cable
User Application Article Specialised signal cable offers the ideal combination of high performance, long-life, reliability and compact installed dimensions for train axle counter systems.
News from Nexans (22 November 2007)
Year-end deal cuts FEA costs
Special software promotion offers discounts of up to 20% on finite element analysis software.
News from Noran Engineering (22 November 2007)
Seminars to introduce camera/software package
Free half-day seminars will introduce the new Matrox Iris E-Series with Design Assistant smart camera/software package to the UK and Ireland. Brochure Available
News from Matrox Imaging (22 November 2007)
Software puts spare parts online
The CDS Spare Parts Catalog incorporates easy interactive online navigation and advanced graphical, photographic and exploded part drawing searches.
News from Catalog Data Solutions (CDS) (22 November 2007)
Acquisition brings fluid flow measurement
Based on tuning fork technology, sensors measure fluid properties including density, viscosity and dielectric constant.
News from Measurement Specialties (22 November 2007)
Switch and modem combo manages remote network
Remote access switch combines an industrial telephone modem with an industrial five-port managed Ethernet switch. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (21 November 2007)
Servo drives turn to cutting systems
Application guide targets designers involved in all aspects of continuous processing machinery in metal processing, plastics, paper or other material converting industries. Brochure Available
News from Gefran SIEI UK (21 November 2007)
Steppers solve wiring conundrum
NEMA 23 and 34 frame hybrid stepper motors come complete with a terminal block and a choice of cable gland or metal ring connectors.
News from McLennan Servo Supplies (21 November 2007)
Rotary stages excel at angular accuracy
Stages feature large-area air-bearing surfaces that are fully preloaded to ensure maximum stiffness, high load capacity and extremely low axial, radial and tilt motion errors. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech (21 November 2007)
Fanless IPC keeps quiet either way up
Fanless industrial PC controller has four PCI expansion slots and can be mounted vertically or horizontally for maximum flexibility..
News from Aaeon (21 November 2007)
Level transmitter is optimised for open channels
Ultrasonic level transmitter is ideal for helping water and industrial processing sites comply with MCERTS legislation.
News from Mobrey Measurement (21 November 2007)
Large valves enable autonomous safety system
User Application Article Special consideration has been paid to conditions when the valves start from cold or are rapidly subjected to fluctuating high temperatures.
News from Rota Val (21 November 2007)
Stainless swinghandle takes rough treatment
New version is ideal for potentially abusive environments, vandal vulnerable roadside cabinets and aggressively corrosive situations. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (21 November 2007)
Bearings help with US city clean-up
User Application Article Self-clinching self-aligning bearings are a part of the drive shaft and motor mechanism powering an exciting new cordless compaction system.
News from Micromech (21 November 2007)
Automatic transmission tackles heavy duties
Transmission system will improve fuel economy and refinement, reduce emissions and provide smooth gear changing with zero torque interruption.
News from Zeroshift (21 November 2007)
Meters get the measure of Australian gas
User Application Article Venturi meters provide a much lower permanent pressure loss than the equivalent orifice plate meters while maintaining comparable accuracy.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (21 November 2007)
Fluidic muscles make robot mimic manta ray
User Application Article Fish uses an innovative water-hydraulic drive unit coupled with Festo fluidic muscles to produce smoothly flowing muscular movements. Brochure Available
News from Festo (21 November 2007)
Viscometer monitors polycarbonate melts
Latest addition to range is designed for mounting in a nozzle at an elbow in the melt pipe with the sensing element pointing directly into the full flow of the material. Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion (21 November 2007)
Soft-down stays smooth the way
User Application Article Designer Leonhard Pfeifer chose the NSD fully adjustable soft down stay to realise his dream for a disappearing drinks cabinet and shelf table. Brochure Available
News from Sugatsune Kogyo UK (21 November 2007)
Moving coil actuators remove operator error
User Application Article Automated inspection system employs moving coil actuators to remove operator error when inspecting critical suspension parts. Brochure Available
News from SMAC Europe (21 November 2007)
Software helps develop magnetic innovations
User Application Article Magnomatics' designs can feature very large numbers of magnetic poles, with no magnetic symmetry that would allow the scale of the simulation to be reduced.
News from Vector Fields (20 November 2007)
New company supports 3D printing products
Rapid Techniques will market ZCorp 3D printing products to mechanical and industrial design customers across a wide range of sectors
News from Rapid Techniques (20 November 2007)
WLAN serial port adapters suit mobile applications
WLAN serial port adapters enable cable replacement in industrial applications such as programming, configuration, service, diagnostics and data acquisition.
News from connectBlue (20 November 2007)
Software suits demanding thermal analysis
A library of analysis tools enables thorough analysis of recorded image files or real-time imagery. Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (20 November 2007)
Automation products co-operate to boost speeds
Echelon's i.LON SmartServer is used as a remote access gateway and system controller to monitor and manage a control system or individual products.
News from Echelon (20 November 2007)
Simulation software eases 3D animation
VisSim is a Windows-based program for the modelling and simulation of complex nonlinear dynamic systems, combining an intuitive drag-and-drop block diagram interface with a powerful simulation engine. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (20 November 2007)
Fanless PC features powerful processors
The NISE 3110 offers users all the advantages of Core Duo technology in a totally fan-less, noise-free, maintenance-free industrial computer system. Brochure Available
News from Nexcom UK (20 November 2007)
Controller handles varied signals
The Mini8 controller has four plug-in I/O slots and can cater for a variety of signals such as thermocouple and RTD inputs and relay, logic and analogue outputs.
News from Eurotherm (20 November 2007)
Cable terminators ease installation
A pre-formed body is placed over the cable joint or termination and when a cord is unwound, the body shrinks to form a watertight fit.
News from 3M UK Electro-Telecom Division (20 November 2007)
Printer delivers hassle-free operation
The printer recognises the correct material and ribbon combination, visually tracks usage levels and adjusts sensor position, providing users with quick access to vital printing information. Brochure Available
News from Brady Lab (20 November 2007)
Moisture analyser monitors fabrication
The Pura plus is an on-line trace moisture event sensor designed for UHP inert gas applications in semiconductor fabs. Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (20 November 2007)
Modeller incorporates CAD software
The V-Flash Desktop Modeler is the first product from 3D Systems based on its new film transfer imaging (FTI) technology platform and was released in September.
News from 3D Systems Europe (20 November 2007)
Purging system protects sensitive equipment
The NEPS1900's choice of three selectable pressure cycles ensures that the dry gas influences all the test space volume. Brochure Available
News from Brownell (20 November 2007)
Computer enclosures tolerate extreme environments
Carlo Gavazzi Computing Solutions can ruggedise commercial-off the shelf (COTS) products such as servers, data storage units and mobile electronics.
News from Carlo Gavazzi Computing Solutions (20 November 2007)
Student version cuts cost of FEA
Students can do their homework problems on their personal computers with Abaqus Student Edition and then use their initial model to solve larger problems in the lab using Abaqus Teaching Edition.
News from Abaqus (20 November 2007)
Deal brings new routers to UK
Multenet's cellular routers are designed to operate across GPRS, EDGE, 3G or HSDPA mobile networks.
News from Amplicon (20 November 2007)
Distribution deal combines CAD and FEA software
Algor will distribute KeyCreator with its latest finite element analysis (FEA) software, Algor V21; and Kubotek USA will distribute Algor DesignCheck with KeyCreator 7.0.
News from Algor (20 November 2007)
Switch handles pressures spikes
The LF20 pressure switch is factory calibrated but has an adjustment screw to facilitate any fine tuning that may be required in the field.
News from Mamco Precision Switches (20 November 2007)
Report targets male-dominated SET boardrooms
The UKRC report, written by Dr Val Singh from Cranfield, gives explicit guidance on transforming boardroom culture, outlining advice for developing female talent within SET.
News from UK Resource Centre for Women in SET (20 November 2007)
Catalogue showcases spring couplings
The LM spring coupling is made from stainless steel flat wire and the springs are screwed into the light metal hub.
News from Ondrives/Rino Industries (20 November 2007)
Compact OEM laser produces at least 70W
The t70i has been designed with OEM customers in mind, and represents the best power/performance/price combination of any Synrad laser.
News from Laser Lines (Industrial and Medical) (20 November 2007)
A burning issue?
Technical Background Article Changes to the regulations mean manufacturers must reassess the fire-resistance and assembly safety of the components they use - industrial customers should also take note, says Terry Spriggs.
News from Hylec-APL (20 November 2007)
Free guide covers manual metal arc welding
Origo and Caddy power sources are described, along with the Aristo Arc range and ESAB's LHF Offshore Series of machines. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (20 November 2007)
Clamping knobs offer easy adjustment
Elesa has taken a completely new design approach to the CWN series, and has re-engineered its manufacturing process to produce smaller sizes at lower prices. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (20 November 2007)
Removable cage cuts cost of sensor replacement
Submersible liquid level/pressure transmitters feature a vented, watertight cable and deliver a high precision 4-20mA solid-state signal while submerged up to 140m.
News from Automation Products Group (20 November 2007)
Piezoelectric transducers have many uses
Brochure explains applications for piezoceramic composites in fields such as noise and vibration cancellation, adaptive surface control and force sensing. Brochure Available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) (20 November 2007)
Electrical tester improves rental safety
The Clare test kit enables all three-phase electrical equipment to be thoroughly and safely tested without the need for the service engineer to dismantle the plug and fit links between phases, Brochure Available
News from Clare Instruments (19 November 2007)
Appliance testing guide receives update
The updated version of the guide takes into account fundamental changes to the latest IET advice on PAT testing. Brochure Available
News from Seaward Electronic (19 November 2007)
Panel PCs offer stable operation
The PS3450A/PS3451A diskless solution will ensure stable operation with no danger of hard disk crashes.
News from Pro-face UK (19 November 2007)
Fasteners meet railway needs
User Application Article Installing a Huck bolt takes a matter of seconds and provides a guaranteed clamp force. Brochure Available
News from Alcoa Fastening Systems (19 November 2007)
Precision gearboxes offer lower prices
ZF's latest innovation delivers accuracy and durability that is nearly as high as the WT range, at considerably lower cost. Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain (19 November 2007)
Versatile level switch cuts stock costs
Local indication of level is provided via a four-digit seven-segment LED display and level switch functions can be easily entered via three front menu keys. Brochure Available
News from Barksdale Control Products (19 November 2007)
Alarms provide too much of a good thing
Technical Background Article Too many alarms can make safety and productivity systems less functional and liable to overwhelm operators: Paul Hurst of Citect UK discusses why and suggests a solution. Brochure Available
News from Citect (19 November 2007)
Bearings slash installation downtime
Revolvo's split roller bearings cut downtime to approximately 10% of that required to replace solid bearings of the same size. Brochure Available
News from Revolvo (19 November 2007)
High-speed actuators suit varied applications
The Extrak's speed greatly increases the application versatility of the actuator, allowing the fastest index times for users along stroke lengths that extend to 7.6m. Brochure Available
News from Inmoco (19 November 2007)
Lock protects charging devices from theft
User Application Article ChargeBoxes use Octagon high-security locks made by Camlock Systems.
News from Camlock Systems (19 November 2007)
Clear resin suits high-quality lenses
WaterClear Ultra closely mirrored the behaviour of the high-clarity acrylic and demonstrated higher clarity than the commercial grade polycarbonate sheet. Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (19 November 2007)
Security agreement reached for automation market
A new agreement combines the resources of Wurldtech's Achilles security evaluation and assurance platform with design, development and integration services from Tegron and FluidIQs.
News from Fluidiqs (19 November 2007)
DC motors minimise cogging
Pittman series 8000 motors are available in 53, 56 and 62mm lengths and achieve speeds up to 9020rev/min at continuous torque for standard motors at rated voltages.
News from Ametek Technical and Industrial Products (19 November 2007)
Connectors ease mould monitoring
Kistler single-wire, cut and grip technology allows the sensors cables to be simply cut to the required length on-site and connected and disconnected quickly and easily.
News from Kistler Instruments (19 November 2007)
Cable helps lift bridge 20 times a day
User Application Article The Stillwater Bridge is raised and lowered at least 20 times a day during navigation season and the cable that controls it is unwound and rewound as many times.
News from Northwire (19 November 2007)
Screw manufacturer expands in US midwest
HRS North America will be located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
News from Halifax Rack and Screw Cutting (19 November 2007)
Miniature dataloggers handle several parameters
Housed in a transparent polycarbonate shell, the MSR145S is one of the smallest, lightest data loggers available, at 52 x 20 x 16mm and 16g.
News from Saelig Company (19 November 2007)
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