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ENGINEERINGTALK
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Issue 221: 01 July 2004
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In this issue:
* Editor's Message
* Our Top Ten new
Products Selection
[1] File-sharing format gains an extra
dimension
[2] Clamps take temporary hold
[3] Integrated
motor drive puts machines in position
[4] Modem dials up an
entire network
[5] Smart sensors feature standardised TEDS
[6] Ultra-high-speed bearings answer machine demands
[7]
Radar gauge masters a sticky problem
[8] Plugs seal in tricky
situations
[9] USB module cuts the cost of acquisition
[10]
Nylon filter cleans up on photoresists
* New Technical Articles
and Case Studies
* Other featured new product news
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Chris Rand, Editor, writes:
Nice to hear this
morning about another successful achievement in space
exploration
as Cassini-Huygens, the international mission to Saturn, has
successfully entered into orbit around the planet. But the story
which
caught my eye most strongly this week is closer to home
...well, relatively
speaking. The British Antarctic Survey has
launched a design competition for
a replacement research station
on the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica.
The existing Halley
station is built on an ice shelf which is likely to
break off
into the sea in the next ten years. Its replacement (which will be
the sixth in the area since 1956) will not only have to match its
predecessors in operating throughout the year in one of the world's
most
inhospitable environments, it will have to be
"environmentally neutral and
aesthetically inspiring". It will
also have to cope with a quadrupling of
staff to 60.
Temperatures at the site reach -30C and of course there are always
howling
gales, so you might wonder why the BAS finds that number
of people prepared
to tough out the conditions, but when you talk
to people who've been there,
the fascination becomes clear (and
if you live in Cambridge, as I do, it's
not a rare event to meet
BAS people!). As contact with the outside world is
limited, bases
like the Halley station have to be self-contained
communities, so
the scientists, engineers, technicians and service staff
need
comfortable living quarters, a kitchen, restaurant, library and
rest
areas as well as their scientific facilities. It'll be
fascinating to see
what advances the new facility will offer
them.
Cassini-Huygens news:
http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=scienceNews&storyID=55
61388
British Antarctic Survey competition:
http://makeashorterlink.com/?G1F0252B8
I hope you find
this issue of our weekly newsletter useful. In addition to
the
new products, news and ideas featured here, there are hundreds more
on
our website and dozens more being added daily, so do take a
look if you can.
Alternatively, the full stories behind all the
summaries and headlines in
this newsletter can be retrieved by
email alone: see details below.
In the meantime, if you have any
suggestions as to how we might make the
site or the newsletter
better, email me directly.
Best wishes
Chris Rand,
Editor
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OUR TOP TEN NEW PRODUCTS SELECTION
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[1] FILE-SHARING FORMAT GAINS AN EXTRA DIMENSION
(Autodesk, 28 June 2004)
Autodesk has upgraded its Design
Web Format (DWF) - its format for sharing
design, engineering and
mapping information. In this latest revision, DWF
adds support
for sharing 3D models, in addition to the detailed 2D and
object
information it already carries. This functionality will be
available
in an upcoming release of its free, downloadable viewer
software, Autodesk
DWF Viewer 5, expected to be made available
mid-July, in conjunction with
the upcoming release of Autodesk's
flagship mechanical design application,
Inventor 9.
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[2] CLAMPS TAKE TEMPORARY HOLD
(Elesa (UK), 24 June
2004)
Temporary mounting of equipment can be a real
problem, especially if a
degree of adjustment is needed for
repositioning or during operation, but it
can also be dealt with,
using Elesa's new tube clamp and linear actuator
system. These
high quality tube and clamp elements incorporate slide-through
and split type clamps, with hex headed and recessed locking
screws.
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[3] INTEGRATED MOTOR DRIVE PUTS MACHINES IN POSITION
(Festo, 27 June 2004)
Designed to provide machine
builders with ultrasimple programmable axis
positioning, the
Festo MTR-DCI combines a DC servomotor with a drive and
position
controller in a protected IP54-rated housing. Optionally, a
miniature user interface may be specified to give machinery
operators a
local control mechanism. A typical application for
the new MTR-DCI is the
automation of conveyor pitch in packaging
lines.
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[4] MODEM DIALS UP AN ENTIRE NETWORK
(Rockwell
Automation, 28 June 2004)
The Allen-Bradley 9300-Rades
Ethernet modem offers users dial-in access to
an entire
Ethernet-based control network - not just to a single controller.
Users can connect from any PC via a phone line and make program
changes,
upload and download new programs, update firmware,
collect data and monitor
system status - without the time and
expense involved in a site visit. The
device, which occupies only
2in of DIN rail space, offers an analogue phone
line input and
four 10BaseT Ethernet ports for RJ45 connectors.
Request
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[5] SMART SENSORS FEATURE STANDARDISED TEDS
(Honeywell Sensotec, 30 June 2004)
Honeywell smart sensor
products and National Instruments (NI) LabView and
data
acquisition products now operate on a common platform compatible
with
IEEE1451.4, the TEDS standard recently released in final
form. Along with
other major sensor manufacturers, Honeywell
helped develop the common
platform, called Sensors Plug and Play,
by using NI LabView graphical
programming software to program its
sensors. As a result, test and
measurement customers can now take
advantage of seamless interoperability
between Honeywell Sensotec
smart sensors and signal conditioners and NI data
acquisition
hardware and software.
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supplier:
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[6] ULTRA-HIGH-SPEED BEARINGS ANSWER MACHINE DEMANDS
(NSK UK, 30 June 2004)
NSK's new Robust system of
ultra-high-speed bearings meets the requirements
of the machine
tool industry for higher spindle speeds (up to 3.5MdmN),
enabling
a wider range of machining operations - from rough machining to
finishing - to be performed on a single machine tool. Full details
of the
new Robust bearing system and NSK's other Super Precision
range of bearing
products are contained in a new global catalogue
just produced by the
company, which it says covers what is
probably the largest range of Super
Precision bearings available
from any one manufacturer. The catalogue also
contains a section
on spindle bearing selection with helpful explanations of
spindle
design.
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[7] RADAR GAUGE MASTERS A STICKY PROBLEM
(Emerson
Process Management - Rosemount Measurement, 29 June 2004)
The Rosemount 5600 radar gauge demonstrates "reliable performance in
the
stickiest applications", using advanced signal processing and
smart echo
tracking features. For example, liquid phenolic resin
is a viscous, sticky
liquid - when heated to over 70C and
stirred. It also coats anything it
touches, and so level
measurement in the 12m-high tanks - in the presence of
heating
coils, agitator paddles and fill tubes - has been a challenge for
simple radar gauges, with many false echoes from these obstructions.
The
advanced signal processing technology used in the Rosemount
5600 software
enables reliable surface measurement even in these
applications.
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[8] PLUGS SEAL IN TRICKY SITUATIONS
(Lee Products, 27
June 2004)
High-pressure, high-temperature manifold
applications, such as those
occurring in the petrochemicals and
offshore oil industry, typically demand
metal-to-metal devices
that provide a leak-tight seal and meet API
specifications.
Miniature component specialist Lee Products has developed a
range
of AFO plugs (axial force only) that are both removable, reusable
and
are ideal for these high-pressure/high-temperature
situations. AFO plugs
feature a floating seal that self-aligns to
allow for threaded holes that
are not concentric with the through
hole. As a result of the plug's
two-piece construction, the seal
does not rotate during installation, thus
preventing galling of
the seat.
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[9] USB MODULE CUTS THE COST OF ACQUISITION
(Adept
Scientific, 28 June 2004)
The new PMD-1608FS USB data
acquisition device from Measurement Computing
offers eight
channels of high speed simultaneous sampling analogue input at
a
class leading price of less than £(UKP)300. It has outstanding
capabilities for a neat device that's only around 80mm square and
25mm high
- big enough to make connecting field wiring easy,
small enough to fit on
even the most crowded workbench. Perhaps
most notable is that the PMD-1608FS
offers input accuracy and
noise performance equal to that offered by 16bit
DAQ board
products from other vendors, all at this very low price.
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[10] NYLON FILTER CLEANS UP ON PHOTORESISTS
(Cuno, 28
June 2004)
The new Cuno Photoshield nylon filter cartridge
is a highly retentive
membrane filter element designed to provide
the highest level of gel and
particle removal from photoresist
and ancillary chemicals while also saving
processing time and
reducing costs. Allowing high flow rates while
maintaining full
efficiency, these filters achieve the required particle
specifications in less time, which results in lower filtration costs
by
reducing energy consumption, pump wear and labour costs.
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THIS WEEK'S INDUSTRY NEWS
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CHINESE MARKET IS HUNGRY FOR PLCS
(ARC Advisory
Group, 29 June 2004)
The China market for PLCs is expected to
grow at a compounded annual growth
rate of 14.1% over the next
five years in spite of a decline in prices.
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REPORT UNCOVERS NEARLY 5
MILLION CAD SEATS
(Wohlers Associates, 28 June 2004)
According to industry analyst Joe Greco, 4.96 million mechanical CAD
(MCAD)
seats were installed worldwide at the end of 2003.
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New Technical Articles and Case Studies
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MODELLING SOFTWARE HELPS PRESERVE AMERICAN HISTORY
(CoCreate Software, 29 June 2004)
OneSpace Designer Modeling is
contributing to the preservation of an
American naval legend, the
USS Constitution, thanks to the dedication of a
long-time
user.
Free details from the supplier on OneSpace Designer
Modeling:
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JORDAN TAKES A FRESH
APPROACH TO FORMULA 1 DESIGN
(IBM Product Lifecycle Management
Solutions, 28 June 2004)
Rand Worldwide, an IBM Premier Business
Partner, has concluded a software
and services deal with Jordan
Grand Prix.
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SAFETY AND CONTROL COME
TOGETHER
(Pilz Automation Technology, 27 June 2004)
Susanne
Kunschert, CFO of Pilz, describes the company's vision for how
safety and conventional automation control should converge.
Free details from the supplier on Safety and control:
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DATA ACQUISITION
ACCELERATES PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
(HBM United Kingdom, 27 June
2004)
A leading manufacturer of earthmoving equipment has
shortened its lead times
for developing new products by choosing
HBM's data acquisition and analysis
equipment.
Free details
from the supplier on MGCplus and catman:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/hbm/171/4
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REPACEMENT BEARING DOESN'T
RAISE THE ROOF
(Wyko Industrial Services, 30 June 2004)
Wyko's range of interchangeable SRB split plummer block mounted
bearings has
proved its worth by ensuring that one of the two
central brick production
lines at Ibstock Brick was kept
running.
Free details from the supplier on SRB split plummer
block mounted
bearings:
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COUPLING RANGE PROVIDES
IMPROVED SOLUTION
(Huco Engineering Components, 28 June 2004)
A change of coupling has significantly reduced costs and provided
greater
manufacturing flexibility for the Visionvent from Glazing
Vision.
Free details from the supplier on MEK two-piece jaw
coupler:
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NEW DISCOVERY FEATURES MORE
QUALITY CHECKS
(LK, 28 June 2004)
Quality control of the new
Land Rover Discovery 3 to be launched this autumn
will be more
comprehensive than ever following the installation of eight car
body co-ordinate measuring machines.
Free details from the
supplier on CMMs:
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Other featured new product news
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ABRASIVE MANAGEMENT STREAMLINES WATERJET CUTTING
(KMT
Waterjet Systems, 24 June 2004)
The AMS abrasive management
system is claimed to provide the highest levels
of accuracy,
reliability and economy in continuous abrasive flow for
waterjet
cutting.
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CUT-PRICE DEAL ON
PHOTOREALISTIC RENDERING
(Digital Immersion Software Corp, 28
June 2004)
In a special summer promotion customers can purchase
the Presenter 3D for
Inventor software package at a special
discounted price of US $795 until
31st August 2004.
Free
details from the supplier on Presenter 3D for Inventor:
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SOFTWARE ENHANCES PROCESS
EQUIPMENT DESIGN
(UGS, 30 June 2004)
Version 16 of Solid
Edge has been significantly expanded to add capabilities
to ease
the design of complex process equipment.
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CAD SOFTWARE CLAIMS MAJOR
PRODUCTIVITY GAINS
(GiveMePower Corp, 28 June 2004)
PowerCAD
Pro 6 is the new-generation CAD software optimised to save time and
money for design and drafting professionals using Windows desktop,
laptop
and XP tablet PC computers.
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FREE GUIDE TO INDUSTRIAL
MOTORS AND DRIVES
(Baldor, 29 June 2004)
Baldor Europe has
released a new 36-page catalogue overviewing its
industrial
motors and drives service - supported by large and comprehensive
local stockholdings.
Free details from the supplier on
Industrial motors and drives:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/bal/173/4
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SPEEDY SERVOS BOOST DYNAMIC
PERFORMANCE
(ESR Pollmeier, 29 June 2004)
Now with reduced
execution time, the TrioDrive D and MidiDrive D digital
servo
drives from ESR Pollmeier offer improved dynamics for time-critical
applications.
Free details from the supplier on TrioDrive D
and MidiDrive D:
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ALZANTI STEPPER DRIVES
UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
(Mclennan Servo Supplies, 28 June 2004)
Mclennan Servo Supplies has taken over the Alzanti product range of
stepper
motor drives and controllers.
Free details from the
supplier on Alzanti stepper drives:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/mcl/116/4
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CARDS BRING MOTION AND
ACQUISITION TOGETHER
(National Instruments, 30 June 2004)
Automation engineers and machine builders can now choose from four
National
Instruments high-performance motion controller boards
for PCI-based
integrated motion data acquisition applications.
Free details from the supplier on PCI-7350 series:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/nat/155/4
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LOW COST TOOL IS THREE
INSTRUMENTS IN ONE
(Meterman Test Tools, 30 June 2004)
A
new, low-cost three-in-one tool matches mains circuit breakers with
specific wall outlets, traces AC lines behind walls, and sorts
and
identifies specific AC circuits through wiring bundles.
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READ ALL ABOUT CIRCUIT
BREAKERS
(E-T-A Circuit Breakers, 27 June 2004)
E-T-A
Circuit Breakers has published new 2004/05 editions of its
comprehensive CBE (circuit breaker for equipment) and control
products
catalogues.
Free details from the supplier on CBEs
and control products:
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CLINCHING TOOL IS
COST-EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE
(Eckold, 29 June 2004)
Sheet
metal shops, panel builders and general engineering fabricators
will
be pleased to learn of the Coneco 35 clinching unit from
Eckold.
Free details from the supplier on Coneco 35:
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NETWORKED MODULES SIMPLIFY
SIGNAL ACQUISITION
(Amplicon Liveline, 29 June 2004)
Amplicon Liveline has been selected as the UK factory authorised
distributor
for Acromag, the US-based manufacturer of measurement
and control products
for process and automation.
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INDUSTRIAL PCS FEATURE
FLEXIBLE CONFIGURATIONS
(Pro-face UK, 27 June 2004)
Xycom
Automation's newest generation of industrial PCs are designed and
tested for the tough environments required for plant floor use.
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DETECTOR CHECKS LUBRICATING
OIL FOR CONTAMINATION
(Amot Controls, 28 June 2004)
The Amot
MPD metal detector signals the presence of metal particles, chips
or dust in lubricating fluids due to bearing wear or other engine
part
problems.
Free details from the supplier on MPD metal
detector:
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DETECTOR SNIFFS OUT
CHLORINE AND OZONE
(Alldos, 28 June 2004)
New from Alldos,
the 307-2000 gas detection unit can accommodate two gas
sensors -
two chlorine, two ozone or one of each.
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CONTROLLER PROVIDES CLEAR
DIGITAL DISPLAY
(BOC Edwards, 29 June 2004)
The new ADC
active digital controller from BOC Edwards provides a clear,
long
distance digital display of vacuum pressures in industrial, process
and
scientific applications.
Free details from the supplier
on ADC:
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BEARING MONITOR NOMINATED
FOR "TECHNOLOGY OSCAR"
(IFM Electronic, 29 June 2004)
The
novel condition-monitoring vibration sensor Efector Octavis, designed
to
keep watch over roller bearings, has been selected as a
finalist for the
prestigious Hermes Award 2004.
Free
details from the supplier on Efector Octavis:
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PANEL METERS TAKE DEVICENET
ONBOARD
(London Electronics, 30 June 2004)
A new
DeviceNet-enabled family of digital panel meters is now available
from
London Electronics.
Free details from the supplier on
DeviceNet-enabled DPMs:
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AIR LEAK DETECTOR PROMISES
PROMPT PAYBACK
(Logis-Tech Associates, 24 June 2004)
Logis-Tech Associates describes the EP641 ultrasonic air leak
detector as a
basic necessity for any manufacturing facility that
uses compressed air.
Free details from the supplier on EP641:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/lgi/122/4
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PLASTICS ADDITIVE ALLOWS
LOW-POWER CO2 MARKING
(Sherwood Technology, 28 June 2004)
Sherwood Technology is claiming a breakthrough development in
achieving the
satisfactory marking of plastics using low power
CO2 lasers.
Free details from the supplier on DataLase
Masterbatch:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/sdt/102/4
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WHERE CONDUCTIVITY IS
KEY
(Endress + Hauser, 30 June 2004)
The InduMax P CLS 50
inductive conductivity sensor is robust and reliable.
Free
details from the supplier on InduMax P CLS 50:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/edr/126/4
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MOISTURE SENSOR SENDS DATA
VIA BLUETOOTH
(Parker Hannifin Filter Division Europe, 30 June
2004)
Parker Hannifin has added the power of Bluetooth to its
MS100 moisture
sensor and its range of portable particle
analysers.
Free details from the supplier on MS100:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/pkf/148/4
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TIPOVER SWITCH IMPROVES
STABILITY
(Active Switch and Sensor, 28 June 2004)
The
RBS310400 opto tipover switch has been modified to offer a more
accurate
switching operation.
Free details from the
supplier on RBS310400:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/aiv/139/4
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SPEEDY FIX FOR JOINING
POLYETHYLENE PIPES
(Redman Fittings, 29 June 2004)
Polyethylene pipes can be joined quickly and easily, without the
need for
heat or bolts, and in any weather or site conditions
with the new high
integrity jointing system from Redman
Fittings.
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MOTORISED VALVE DELIVERS
PRECISE RIBBONS
(Sealant Equipment and Engineering, 28 June
2004)
The Servo-Ribbon Applicator (SRA) is billed as a new
concept in
dispense-valve applicator tools.
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