News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 20 April
to Saturday 26 April 2008
CD simplifies rubber design
Rubber Industries helps part engineers to choose the correct polymer with its new Rubber Selection Guide CD FREE for the asking.
News from Rubber Industries (25 April 2008)
System automates laser scribing
The SolarScribe features high-performance direct-drive linear motor technology for maximum production throughput. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech (25 April 2008)
Software company expands in Europe
Aras plans to add sales and support operations and extend the partner network across Europe.
News from Aras Corp (25 April 2008)
Engineering body promotes registration
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) wants the government to lead the drive towards professional registration for engineers.
News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (25 April 2008)
Management system chosen for chemicals plant
User Application Article Quinn Chemicals is investing in a new Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) monomer production plant at Leuna, near Leipzig in eastern Germany.
News from Yokogawa GMSC (25 April 2008)
Blanks provide emergency seals
Metallised Carbon Corporation's machineable blanks are made from fine-grained, high strength, moulded carbon graphite that is fully impregnated with chemically resistant, thermal setting resin.
News from Metallized Carbon Corporation (25 April 2008)
Wizard eases motor wiring
The Wizard enables users to attach a motor, press a button and it will automatically determine the electrical and mechanical characteristics of the motor. Brochure Available
News from Inmoco (25 April 2008)
Flow testers handle 450C heat
User Application Article The two new Tinius Olsen MP600 melt flow index testers are used in the quality control laboratory within the new plant, where they test ETFE at a temperature of 297C to the standard ASTM D3159. Brochure Available
News from Tinius Olsen (25 April 2008)
Filter meets repeatable drying needs
User Application Article Heal has installed REO filters in all its Accudry2 dryers and has also adopted a three-phase unit for its new Gyrowash, which batch washes fabric samples in different solutions simultaneously. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (25 April 2008)
Acquisition boosts Rockwell software suite
Rockwell Automation said that the acquisition of Incuity Software will help it expand its FactoryTalk software suite.
News from Rockwell Automation (25 April 2008)
Air tools offer reduced vibration and noise
The Prestige range was created in response to the demand for low noise and low-vibration products, which are ergonomically designed to offer comfort to those using the tools on a daily basis.
News from Pneumatic Components (25 April 2008)
Vibration measurement eases automotive production
Laser vibrometers are easy to set up and operate and can exchange data with existing CAE hardware and software. Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics (25 April 2008)
Condition monitor watches four locations
The efector octavis' I/Os can be used as inputs, electronically trigger diagnosis, collect switching states of other sensors and transmit them to operational data logging via the OPC standard. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (25 April 2008)
Supply chain software eases Reach compliance
Reachtracker initiates supply chain co-operation using structured e-mail communications and secure on-line questionnaires that facilitate gathering supplier substance registration intentions
News from Atrion International (25 April 2008)
Industrial servers keep noise levels down
KISS PCI 760 industrial servers offer scalable CPU performance ranging from single-core and dual-core Intel processors up to the Intel Core2 Quad processor Q6700 running at 2.66GHz.
News from Kontron UK (25 April 2008)
Four engineers receive LabView recognition
The Architect Certification signifies mastery of NI products and technologies, recognising the engineer's ability to develop and build complex applications using advanced features. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (25 April 2008)
Software eases design challenges
With GrafiCalc 2009 users can associate geometry, dimensions and smart calculations in a single worksheet.
News from Geomate (25 April 2008)
The benefits of creating the right safety concept
Technical Background Article Stewart Robinson explains how getting the safety concept right can make a significant difference to the installed price of a machine's safety system and its long-term cost of ownership.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (25 April 2008)
SafetyNet p, the safe real-time Ethernet protocol
Technical Background Article Stewart Robinson of Pilz Automation Technology outlines the technology underlying SafetyNet p, a safe real-time Ethernet protocol for industrial communication.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (25 April 2008)
Technical training for measurement engineers
Information days and workshops offer the opportunity to gain practical experience with HBM products. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (25 April 2008)
Catalogue explains coupling benefits
Lifelign couplings feature superior bore capacities permitting smaller sized units to be specified against alternative units.
News from Rexnord UK (25 April 2008)
Valves meet EU standards
TUV has certified JAG flocomponents' valves to meet the standards of the Pressure Equipment Directive required for CE marking for acceptance in the European Union.
News from JAG flocomponents (24 April 2008)
Custom lenses replace obsolete components
Resolve Optics can quickly gain an understanding of the basic physics of the technology associated with each customer's product. Brochure Available
News from Resolve Optics (24 April 2008)
Trading up saves money on new Scada software
Users hand in the CD and license from a qualifying Scada product and Tascomp will refund up to GBP2500.
News from Tascomp (24 April 2008)
Thermal imaging cameras cut size and weight
Standard features of Flir Systems' T-series thermal imaging cameras include a tiltable lens unit, a visual camera, image fusion and a touch screen with stylus. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (24 April 2008)
Sensor agreement targets downhole monitoring
A new partnership enables Ziebel's intervention technologies and competencies to be combined with DTS products and services from Sensornet.
News from Sensornet (24 April 2008)
Acquisition boosts engineering content management
Strategic expansion of product portfolio provides increased synergy in the areas of product development and internationalisation.
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions (24 April 2008)
Fibre optics monitor complex oil well
User Application Article Sensornet's permanent monitoring system provides the operator with continuous, real-time information at a fraction of the intervention costs.
News from Sensornet (24 April 2008)
Package speeds electrical testing
The PrimeTest 350 incorporates features to ensure that testing is carried out in accordance with the latest IEE Code of Practice for Portable Appliance Testing. Brochure Available
News from Seaward Electronic (24 April 2008)
Proximity sensors lower the costs of detection
S5050 photoelectric proximity switches are available in diffuse, retro-reflective (reflex) and through-beam versions.
News from Contrinex UK (24 April 2008)
Redundancy boosts Fieldbus reliability
Redundancy of the Fieldbus power supplies will eliminate the risk of network failure in the event of loss of a single supply unit.
News from MTL Instruments Group (24 April 2008)
Breathers take the pressure out of enclosures
Miniature immersion-proof breathers allow equipment to breath but prevent water and dust ingress in corrosive and hostile conditions. Brochure Available
News from Brownell (24 April 2008)
Embedded computer eases remote monitoring
Operators can be automatically notified by an alarm sent by controller after a crash or disconnection, and then run the diagnosis process immediately online.
News from Axiomtek (24 April 2008)
Industrial servers receive processor upgrades
The Kontron KISS4U Short (177 x 482 x 300mm) leaves plenty of room for connecting cable ducts and dock ons at the rear, making it suitable for rack mounting in industrial applications.
News from Kontron UK (24 April 2008)
1.14 Profinet nodes have been installed worldwide
By the end of 2007, 1.14 million Profinet nodes had already been installed in various applications.
News from Profibus Group (24 April 2008)
PC offers improved Ethernet connectivity
The Kontron ThinkIO-Duo DIN rail PC requires neither batteries nor fans and is therefore maintenance-free.
News from Kontron UK (24 April 2008)
Hybrid vehicles finish US tour
AFS Trinity Power's Extreme Hybrid technology employs a dual-energy storage system that combines Lithium-Ion batteries and ultra capacitors with XH power and control electronics.
News from Ricardo (24 April 2008)
Singapore rep appointment increases Asian presence
Dainan Tech maintains an extensive testing laboratory with more than 30 systems including walk-in, temperature/humidity and thermal shock chambers as well as vibration and drop testers.
News from Endevco (24 April 2008)
Simulation software partnership upgraded
Blue Ridge Numerics has a longstanding partnership with Autodesk in both the industrial and educational markets.
News from Blue Ridge Numerics (24 April 2008)
Magnetic encoders boost dragster speed
User Application Article Two RM22 compact high-speed rotary magnetic encoders clutch speed and monitor the position of the engine's crankshaft, helping to take the bike reach extremely high speeds. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (24 April 2008)
German portal hosts 3D catalogues
The CAD.de community is the largest and most active community for CAD/CAM/CAE and EDM/PDM/PLM in the German-speaking region.
News from TraceParts (24 April 2008)
Thermocouple scanner handles 2000 samples a second
Coupled with Pacific's PI660 software, the 6850 conditions, displays and records B, C, E, J, K, N, R, S and T-type thermocouples.
News from Pacific Instruments (23 April 2008)
System eases rail testing
IWT4 uses mathematical processing and the latest in radio telemetry and signal conditioning to accurately measure forces at the wheel-rail interface.
News from Interfleet Technology (23 April 2008)
Surface modelling captures colours and shapes
DSM technology may replace laser scanning for customers who need a flexible solution that works both as a high-accuracy 3D measurement platform and an efficient photorealistic scanner.
News from Eos Systems (23 April 2008)
Chemical detector offers programmable filter
Lonestar can be trained to respond to a broad range of chemical scenarios and is easily integrated with other sensors and third-party systems to provide a complete monitoring solution.
News from Owlstone (23 April 2008)
Injection moulding lowers optics costs
New injection moulding technology will enable the mass production of lightweight, high-quality plastic optics at a fraction of the cost of the machined glass alternative.
News from Fosta-Tek Optics (23 April 2008)
Software smoothes hybrid development
User Application Article Connaught needed to share design files and be able to collaborate on changes in a rapid, efficient and controlled manner.
News from Actify (23 April 2008)
Modelling software provides speed boost
Designers can devote more time to innovation with new techniques that provide the efficiency of parametric dimension-driven modelling without the computational overhead of pre-planned dependencies.
News from Siemens PLM Software (23 April 2008)
Frame grabbers suit varied cameras
The Alta frame grabbers are flexible PCI Express bus imaging products, supported by an easy to use SDK and drivers for most popular software imaging packages.
News from Alrad Instruments (23 April 2008)
Brushless technology provides efficiency boost
The Fracmo Compact Torque Motor is suitable for the simplest drive applications as well as complex integrated solutions, particularly where power/weight ratios are critical.
News from Denis Ferranti Group (23 April 2008)
Leadscrew actuators offer high accuracy
The body and carriages are made from 6082 T6 aluminium, while the leadscrew is 303 stainless steel with a TFE coating.
News from Ondrives/Rino Industries (23 April 2008)
Filter regulator handles salt water
The Type-300 Gulf Buster filter regulator provides instrument quality air to valves, pneumatic controllers, transmitters, transducers, valve positioners and air cylinders.
News from Hycontrol (23 April 2008)
CAD software cuts editing times
ZwCAD 2008i users can open, edit and save DWG/DXF files created in AutoCAD (2.5-2008), without the need for manual import or export operations.
News from ZwCAD (23 April 2008)
Software streamlines fan sales
User Application Article TLT-Babcock's standards-based engineering (SBE) application will focus on automating both sales and engineering deliverables, including drawings, calculations, MBOMs and product costing.
News from RuleStream Corp (23 April 2008)
Software allows real-time power simulation
EMTP-RT seamlessly integrates a number of key eMegasim features into EMTPWorks, the modelling environment of EMTP-RV.
News from Opal-RT Technologies (23 April 2008)
Simple motor brakes include manual override
Spring-applied AC motor brakes feature a simple design with fewer moving parts to reduce downtime for stop/hold applications.
News from Warner Electric (Altra Industrial Motion) (23 April 2008)
Tool installs rivet nuts and studs
Robust hand tool is specially designed for the smaller user and workshop and is able to install M3 to M10 rivet nuts and M4 to M8 rivet studs.
News from Make Ends Meet (23 April 2008)
Flat panel monitor handles industrial extremes
The FP3710K is the latest addition to the Flat Panel FP3000 Series from Pro-face UK.
News from Pro-face UK (23 April 2008)
Statistics downloads suit .NET applications
The Statsar statistics library allows users to add high-performance statistics calculations to their .NET platform applications.
News from Simplexar Software (22 April 2008)
Valve aids subatomic investigation
User Application Article Bruker BioSpin in Rheinstetten, Germany used Hoerbiger-Origa's Tecno piezo-controlled air pressure regulator to drive an air turbine with precise blasts of air. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (22 April 2008)
Software chosen to boost car safety
User Application Article Airbag models now routinely take into account fluid-structure interactions and realistic interactions of the airbag with structures and occupants.
News from ESI Group (22 April 2008)
Scanning service provides fast reverse engineering
Minima's team is able to visit clients on site and use a laser scanner to review products that were designed before CAD technology was available.
News from Minima Design (22 April 2008)
Stations suit hazardous environments
All the Open HMIs are equipped with a touch screen, several interfaces and are based on Pentium/Celeron M technology up to 1.1GHz.
News from SolutionsPT (22 April 2008)
Submersible level sensor receives hazard approval
The PT-500 features a vented, watertight cable and delivers a high-precision 4-20mA solid-state signal while submerged up to 137m.
News from Automation Products Group (22 April 2008)
Beacon offers a range of warning options
The low-voltage DC LED version has a choice of nine user-selectable modes giving continuous, flashing, rotating, double strike and alternate side flash modes.
News from European Safety Systems (22 April 2008)
Torque sensor maps hybrid engine
User Application Article Elektro Magnetix (EMX) of Brighton developed and tested the motor-generator for Lotus Engineering's EVE (Efficient, Viable, Environmental) Hybrid. Brochure Available
News from Sensor Technology (22 April 2008)
Drives simplify motor control
Baldor launches a family of frequency inverter drives for AC motors that can reduce total cost of ownership substantially for common process automation equipment. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (22 April 2008)
Test system simulates power disturbances
RT-Lab Berta enables the engineer to accurately set speed regulator PID gains, in turn assessing the stable behaviour of the generating unit.
News from Opal-RT Technologies (22 April 2008)
Software speeds display design
User Application Article PTC allowed Daktronics to boost productivity and resource allocation in order to increase the number of product ideas conceptualised, evaluated and ultimately manufactured.
News from PTC - Parametric Technology (UK) (22 April 2008)
HVAC/R drives target building automation
Rated up to 132kW, with models available in 200V up to 690V, Affinity is offered in both IP20 and IP54 formats with BACnet, Metasys N2 and Modbus communications all integrated as standard. Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques (22 April 2008)
Compact energy meter adapts to application
The self-powered meter features Easyprog simplified programming and automatic adaptation of the display to the selected application.
News from Carlo Gavazzi (22 April 2008)
Blue zinc coating meets carcinogen requirements
Chromate coatings with carcinogenic hexavalent have now been 'outlawed' for many industries, including the automotive industry, where it has been banned since 1st July, 2007.
News from Rexnord UK (22 April 2008)
Conferences focus on machine safety
The BARA machine safety conferences will provide an overview of machinery safety standards, covering current and emerging standards
News from British Automation and Robotics Association (22 April 2008)
Slides handle heavy loads
The HDS2 heavy duty slide system from HepcoMotion suits new markets in heavy materials handling that involve much larger X-Z gantry systems. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (22 April 2008)
Safety training courses move in-house
Courses can be held either on site or at a location nearby, where participants are free from interruption.
News from ACM Facility Safety (22 April 2008)
Controller keeps baggage handling in order
The new CBPC-3590 is designed to work with packaged clutch brakes commonly used in luggage pusher equipment.
News from Warner Electric (Altra Industrial Motion) (22 April 2008)
Pneumatic tubing comes in custom colours
The use of custom tubing colours helps OEMs to improve the aesthetics of their machines, or to use colour-coded tubing to facilitate service and maintenance. Brochure Available
News from Festo (22 April 2008)
Industrial drives hold back flood waters
User Application Article Optimum selection of drives technology was made after considering many different solutions for this application.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (22 April 2008)
Channel partner expands to cover UK and Ireland
Kerrco Automation has worked with GE Fanuc within Scotland and Ireland since 2004, and has now been given the green light to expand its sales territory. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (22 April 2008)
Batteries are optimised for engine starting
Briefing note describes sizing considerations for engine starting batteries.
News from Industrial Batteries (UK) (21 April 2008)
Ethernet switches offer four fibre optic ports
Both the SL-8MS and SL-8ES switches feature advanced intelligence and nonblocking wire speed switching that allow all ports to communicate at full-duplex speed at the same time. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (21 April 2008)
Couplings pass 200-hour salt spray test
HQ series couplings are finished with a new 'high- impact' hardening process, which gives them a silver grey colour.
News from Holmbury (21 April 2008)
Ethernet switch autodetects links
The All-Gigabit SL-8MG allows users to start with a RJ45 connection and easily upgrade to a noise- immune fibre optic link by plugging in a fibre transceiver. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (21 April 2008)
Flow meters allow easy modifications
Dakota Instrument's ACR clear acrylic flow meters allow quick conversion from factory-set panel mounting to partial or full in-line configurations.
News from Dakota Instruments (21 April 2008)
Compact level sensor monitors varied fluids
Features such as over-moulded electronics, TPE insulated wires and fluorosilicone O-ring seals create a watertight, environmentally resistant assembly for use in harsh environments.
News from Gems Sensors (21 April 2008)
Vision system monitors bakery production
User Application Article The Sentinel Vision system promises fast savings by reducing packing line downtime and achieving better yields through reduced material wastage.
News from Sick (UK) (21 April 2008)
Flowmeters cut maintenance needs
Sage's thermal mass flowmeters have a digital sensor drive circuit that provides enhanced signal stability and is unaffected by process temperature and pressure changes.
News from Cache Instrumentation (21 April 2008)
Controllers extend oil platform life by ten years
User Application Article New Fire and Gas and PSD Safety Systems from ABB will help extend the life of one of BG's major North Sea production platforms, as well as exploit new oil and gas reserves in the area.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (21 April 2008)
Sensor website offers new search options
Firstsight Vision's new website new site is based around a central content database shared between all the Stemmer companies. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (21 April 2008)
Mexican deal signed for laser scanning
The Borbolla distributorship will allow Laser Design to showcase and demonstrate its portable and high-precision scanning systems to Mexican customers.
News from Laser Design (21 April 2008)
Frame grabber handles high-resolution video
Video data can be simultaneously transferred to system or display memory without CPU intervention and can be formatted to several pixel formats. Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics (21 April 2008)
Configurators boost sales
Companies using integrated sales, product and manufacturing configurators, report an average product margin difference of up to 21%, or an improvement of 80%.
News from RuleStream Corp (21 April 2008)
Electrical design software speeds simulator design
User Application Article EDM realised that in order to drive efficiencies and enhance productivity, it needed to move to a package which had been developed specifically for electrical design. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (21 April 2008)
Acquisition expands oil and gas access
The acquisition of Jiskoot allows the Measurement Systems division of Cameron to establish a foundation in measurement and control in the oil and gas industry.
News from Jiskoot (21 April 2008)
From unreliability to ubiquity
Hans-Erik Olovsson and Sven-Anders Lejdeby of ABB Power Systems look at a century of evolving substation technology.
News from ABB Power Technologies (21 April 2008)
Flue duct expansion joint is custom engineered
Expansion joint can withstand wide temperature excursions and exposure to corrosive gases, making it ideal for low-pressure lightweight piping and ductwork.
News from Garlock (Great Britain) (21 April 2008)
Rubber couplings absorb pumping pulses
User Application Article Couplings eliminate torsional vibration, isolate resonance and dampen vibrations in the system that would otherwise cause early failures.
News from Renold Hi-Tec Couplings (21 April 2008)
Microswitch adds float for level detection
Microprecision Electronics has added a float actuator to its successful V3 standard mounting size MP300 switch series.
News from Cynergistic Technologies (21 April 2008)
Acquisition expands medical sealing options
Simrit will soon be offering its European customers a broad range of liquid silicone and solid silicone components for medical applications.
News from Freudenberg Simrit LP (21 April 2008)
Forum illustrates members in collaboration
The highly successful vision and automation forum hosted recently by National Instruments saw several UKIVA members in collaboration.
News from UK Industrial Vision Association (21 April 2008)
Battery tester bonus at IFSEC
Visitors to the Yuasa stand at IFSEC can pick up a numbered voucher that can be used to purchase the YSP-117 battery tester for GBP 199 from a participating distributor.
News from Yuasa Battery Sales (UK) (21 April 2008)
Laser equipment speeds machinery alignment
Bluetooth communication, animated displays, an LCD touchscreen and CCD-laser technology combine to make the XA laser shaft alignment system user friendly.
News from Monition (21 April 2008)
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