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 Cash boosts university’s green engineering (08/03/2010)

Article imageThe University of Sheffield’s Faculty of Engineering has been awarded four grants from the Northern Wind Innovation Programme (NWIP). In total, the Faculty has received a share of over £815,600 from a pot of £3...

 Manufacturing best sector to lead return to growth, according to new survey (08/03/2010)

Article imageIn contrast to pre-recessionary thinking, Manufacturing is seen as the sector best positioned to lead the return to growth, according to a new study from Keep Britain Working, an independent campaign group set up last year to...
 

 HMRC ties up with Five business show to highlight the need for good record keeping (08/03/2010)

Article imageKeeping good records might not be the most exciting aspect of running a business but, when it comes to growing your business, it is one of the most important. To emphasize this message, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is...

 Investment in technical software continues cautiously worldwide (08/03/2010)

Article imageLatest research into engineering and enterprise IT applications from market research and analysis firm, Cambashi, shows a recovery of spending on technical applications software. This covers AEC (architecture, engineering &...
 

 Outdated perceptions about design technology are hampering growth according to new survey (08/03/2010)

Article imageA new survey from Autodesk, polling the views and opinions of more than 100 senior decision-makers, primarily working for mainstream manufacturing companies in the UK, finds that these companies see increasing margins (48%),...

 Competition invites young British designers to demonstrate their skill and innovation (05/03/2010)

Article imageA new award for young designers has been launched by Agentdraw, the product design, development and manufacturing company, in association with The Plastics Industry Awards. Shortlisted entrants will see their product ideas...
 
 
 

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Article imageAutodesk releases AutoCAD Inventor LT Suite (08/03/2010)

AutoCAD Inventor LT Suite is now available in the UK. The suite combines AutoCAD LT and Autodesk Inventor LT software in one affordable package, which is available to end users at a recommended reseller price of £1,400.

Article imageIntroducing the ‘instrumentation cloud' (08/03/2010)

Adept Scientific has added a new dimension to its data acquisition product range. The Tag4M WiFi sensor tag from Cores Electronic (Austin, Texas) takes advantage of RFID and the latest developments in Internet technology to...


Article imageEthernet switch provides eight RJ45 ports and a single fibre up-link port in a compact unit (08/03/2010)

GarrettCom Europe has introduced the CP80 series of hardened Ethernet switches. Meeting the requirements of a wide variety of factory automation and SCADA applications, the CP80 is suitable for panel or DIN-rail mounting, and...


Article imageBall bearings for use in harsh, wash-down duty operating environments (08/03/2010)

Baldor Electric has introduced a Dodge-brand mounted ball bearing incorporating sealing and lubrication innovations that can substantially extend equipment lifetime in harsh, washdown-duty operating environments such as food...


Article imageVacon releases compact, high IP rated drive (05/03/2010)

Designed to withstand the harshest of industrial environments, Vacon’s new X Series ac variable speed drives combine ingress protection ratings up to IP66 with compact construction. The new drives are available in two...


Eplan PLC & Bus Extension module speeds project planning (05/03/2010)

Eplan has introduced the PLC & Bus Extension module add-on that enables product configurator data from various PLC manufacturers to be easily and conveniently imported - speeding project planning, administration, and...


Article imageAir knife for highly corrosive environments (05/03/2010)

Exair’s new PVDF Super Air Knife, which is supplied in the UK by Good Hand, provides a laminar curtain of air that can be used to clean and dry in highly corrosive environments that are not suitable for stainless steel....


Article imageWieland adds 3-phase power supplies to wipos range (04/03/2010)

Wieland Electric has added 3-phase power supply units to its popular wipos range. The new DIN rail mounting wipos P3 ac/dc converters are suitable for 10A - 40A duties and accept a wide voltage input range. The units will function under extreme...


Article imageSolartron introduces a fast and simple way to network industrial sensors of all types (04/03/2010)

Solartron Metrology’s new high speed Orbit3 networking system is a fast and simple way to network industrial sensors of all types, including dimensional and position measuring transducers. It builds on the Orbit2 system,...


Article imageCost effective field moisture calibration (04/03/2010)

Humidity sensors and probes need regular re-calibration to ensure continued accuracy. In many cases these must be sent away to a certified calibration laboratory, which may be effective but is rarely convenient as there will be...


Electric motors are internally resin coated for wet and humid environments (03/03/2010)

Huco Dynatork has introduced a range of electric motors for use in wet and humid environments. Manufactured in the EU, the internal elements of these waterproof motors are coated with a special resin material allowing the units...


Pressure transmitter features a piezoresistive measuring element in a compact stainless-steel housing (03/03/2010)

The D02 is a next-generation differential pressure transmitter from Sensor-Technik UK. The device features a piezoresistive measuring element in a compact and robust stainless-steel housing to satisfy a wide range of...


Article imageWasher faced wing nut for food processing and medical equipment (03/03/2010)

A washer faced wing nut is now included in the enlarged range of Bülte Plastics’ fasteners. These are available in M6 though other sizes are available on request. The thickness of the washer is 2mm and its diameter is 21mm. Polyamide 6.6...


Article imagePfeiffer extends two-stage rotary vane pump range (02/03/2010)

With the Duo 125 and Duo 255, Pfeiffer Vacuum has brought to market two further two-stage rotary vane pumps featuring high pumping speeds of between 120 and 250 m3/h in the low and medium vacuum ranges. These pumps are suitable for use in...