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Jointly developed handle scores distribution deal

Servocell Group has confirmed that Beloxx's distribution deal for its Be-Code product announced at the company's recent interim results, has been successfully concluded with Adolf Wurth.

News from Engineeringtalk, 4 January 2007

Low power latches help secure police resources

A novel intelligent cabinet locking solution incorporates Servocell's low-powered Active Latch technology to ensure the fail-safe functionality of the locks.

News from Engineeringtalk, 30 May 2006

Consultancy brings lock to market quicker

UK locker and cubicle manufacturer plans to speed up the introduction of novel lock incorporating active latch component by three months by working with international engineering consultancy.

News from Engineeringtalk, 21 April 2006

Programme provides electromechanical expertise

A novel partnership programme aims to make it easier for lock companies to move from traditional designs to electromechanical solutions.

News from Engineeringtalk, 3 April 2006

Cabinet lock uses active latch technology

Electronic cabinet lock uses active latch technology and a vibration coded locking module.

News from Engineeringtalk, 27 February 2006

RFID specialist picks piezo actuators

Iranian company Soha Sun is to use Active Latch technology as part of its integrated RFID electronic door lock for use in intelligent building systems.

News from Engineeringtalk, 6 February 2006

Piezo actuators enable frugal electronic lock

A new electronic lock designed and engineered in the UK boasts an extra-long battery life thanks to the use of piezo actuator technology.

News from Engineeringtalk, 19 October 2005

Latch makes locks safe as vaults

The new Servocell Active Latch module - the AL2 - has a wealth of new features to ensure higher security, more reliability and greater functionality.

News from Engineeringtalk, 3 October 2005

Alliance locks innovations together

Servocell and Key Innovations have licensed their technology to provide an integrated set of products for OEMs within the access control market as well as for lock and office furniture manufacturers.

News from Engineeringtalk, 1 July 2005

Piezo latches go to extremes

Thanks to improvements to the piezoactuator, Servocell has significantly expanded the temperature range across all its Active Latch modules.

News from Engineeringtalk, 19 April 2005

Powell steps up as Managing Director

Piezo-actuator specialist Servocell has named Simon Powell as its new Managing Director.

News from Engineeringtalk, 11 April 2005

Piezo actuators go smaller still

Piezo actuator specialist Servocell has developed two new versions of its Active Latch module.

News from Engineeringtalk, 7 March 2005

Piezoceramic actuators promote security

Simon Powell, Business Development Director Servocell, examines the impact of piezoceramics on the security industry.

News from Engineeringtalk, 7 January 2005

Actuator module offers remote control latching

The AL1d is an addressable low power, latching module for use in a wide range of access control applications such as lockers, mailboxes, machinery guards, filing cabinets and many more.

News from Engineeringtalk, 13 December 2004

Viro to adopt piezo-based lock technology

Servocell is to license its patented piezo-based lock technology to Viro, the leading Italian lock manufacturer.

News from Engineeringtalk, 19 July 2004

Piezo actuator cuts power for remote locking

The Active Latch is the world's first robust, reliable low-power alternative to solenoid-driven or motorised actuation and is available for manufacturers developing low-cost high-security products.

News from Engineeringtalk, 7 October 2003

Piezo actuator cuts power for door locks

Servocell is a novel actuator specially developed for use with the latest electronic strike plate locking systems.

News from Engineeringtalk, 14 May 2003

Evaluation kit shows off latest piezo-actuators

A new evaluation kit will allow engineers to build very-low-power high-reliability movement control subsystems using the latest Servocell actuators.

News from Engineeringtalk, 25 March 2003

Actuators overcome piezoceramic shortcomings

PBT has launched a full portfolio of actuators and Servocell ready-assembled plug-and-play solutions.

News from Engineeringtalk, 5 March 2003

SGS tests Bandra-Worli cable-stayed bridge

SGS China was given the contract for steel-wire rope inspection and documentation review on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link Bridge in India.
DN8033 measures shaft axial or rod position

Sensonics has added the DN8033 thrust and rod drop transmitter to its range of DN monitors.

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