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Sherborne Sensors launches A320 gravity referenced
Sherborne Sensors design and manufacture superior precision force transducers, accelerometers and inclinometers. The company’s depth of engineering expertise and sound commercial judgement support the delivery of the most complex of projects backed by its unique on-line order tracking facility; delivery guarantee; comprehensive warranty and in-house laboratory for the meticulous calibration of sensors to traceable standards.
 30/10/2008 

Tilt and compass sensors find use on iceboard research and development programme in Latvia
Variohm EuroSensor is helping Latvian based Hiberna Iceboards with its product development program to evaluate and design 80 kph speed-capable iceboards using dual axis tilt and compass sensors from AOSI.
 29/10/2008 

Rugged and configurable rotary position sensor
Penny + Giles, designer and manufacturer of high precision position sensors, has launched its most configurable rotary sensor, the SRH500P. The factory programmable sensor, for use in extreme environments, gives OEMs a wide selection of parameters so the sensor can be configured to suit their individual needs.
 29/10/2008 

Learn about the latest technologies and trends in design, test, and control at NI Days 2008
Attend NIDays and join thousands of industry experts and NI employees worldwide to learn about the latest technologies and trends in design, test, and control. Hear about recent software upgrades including NI LabVIEW 8.6 , emerging hardware platforms, and industry applications. Learn how you can improve performance, and find out how solutions based on NI products can save you time and money without sacrificing flexibility and longevity.
 28/10/2008 

Pressure Transmitter with Parylene Coating for Extreme Environments
For the use in seawater or with aggressive media, Baumer’s product segment Process Instrumentation offers pressure transmitters with Parylene coating protecting against corrosion and increasing the life cycle of the measuring devices. Especially in applications of over- and underwater shipbuilding, the sensors have to be resistant against seawater.
 28/10/2008 

Accurate answers for hydraulic cylinder displacement
The Gefran RK Series are contactless magnetostrictive linear sensors for use in hydraulic cylinders that have a linearity and accuracy of better than 0.02% full scale.
 27/10/2008 

Switches enable 2km Gigabit connectivity
New converter switches allow industrial installations with multi-mode fibre to achieve 2km Gigabit connectivity. CSG14 switches from GarrettCom Europe include two 10/100/1000 copper ports and a Gb fibre port that can be configured to support any multi-mode or single-mode Gb fibre connector type and are available in three versions.
 27/10/2008 

Design Engineering Report: How to Harness the Power of CAE Tools
Based on hundreds of onsite visits and interviews, this 10-page report shows how to avoid the common mistakes companies make during their inaugural selection and deployment of CAE tools. Learn how companies harness the power of CAD-driven CAE to develop breakthrough products, win more customers, drive quality, and protect margins. Read More>
 16/10/2008 

Personal invitation to a SolidWorks 2009 seminar
Designing better products
Isn’t that what CAD software is all about?

It is the driving principle behind SolidWorks 2009, the latest version of the most widely used 3D CAD software. Register today to a seminar near you at www.solidworks.com/ukseminar

 15/10/2008 

Constant Innovation is the Only Way says Autodesk
There are two ways to deal with adverse economic conditions and the rise in raw material costs. The first is to keep your head down, the second is to think strategically.
 15/10/2008 

Setting new standards
Sigmetrix has released a tolerance analysis extension for Pro/Engineer. Said to be simpler to use than its CETol 6 sigma software, the new extension is described as a cost-effective solution for carrying out one-dimensional analysis and is available for the Wildfire 4.0 version.
 15/10/2008 

Better assembly visualisation
Assembly visualisation has been improved in VX CAD/CAM version 13. An assembly-level tool allows users to toggle the display mode of any component. So, by right-clicking a mould, say, and rendering it as transparent or wireframe, a user can at once see interference and clearance problems inside.
 15/10/2008 

Energy efficiency in motion control
Reliability and increased profitability are among the most important cornerstones of modern motion control. The compact ACOPOSmulti from B&R combines an efficient energy concept and high performance in a single package. As the next logical advancement to the successful ACOPOS series from B&R, it is best suited to meet the special demands of modern Motion Control products
 17/09/2008 

Lubricantion-free "iglidur®" high-temperature micro-bearings
Igus®, experts in durable machine components and systems made of tribo-plastic (tribologically optimised special plastic), have further stretched the bounds of possibility further than ever. Tribology is the science of the interaction of friction, lubrication and wear, and forms the basis of igus products.
 17/09/2008 

PARTNERS IN VEE-PRINCIPLE LINEAR MOTION
The relationship between HepcoMotion® and Bishop-Wisecarver spans many decades and is based on the linear motion vee-principle. Bishop-Wisecarver’s DualVee Motion Technology® (DMT) is now an important and integral part of the HepcoMotion® product programme and a popular choice for anti-friction guidance mechanisms operating in parallel.
 17/09/2008 

BURKERT’S INTEGRATED AirLINE 8644 PROCESS ACTUATION SYSTEM OVERCOMES LIMITING FACTORS & COSTS IN REMOTE I/O NETWORKS
Burkert’s AirLINE Type 8644 Remote Process Actuation and Control System integrates total I/O requirements, including analogue modules, into a single, compact, DIN rail-mounted assembly. The AirLINE 8644 system overcomes plant standardisation and communication protocol issues by integrating Burkert high performance solenoid valves with analogue and digital I/O modules and fieldbus communications from all market-leading PLC vendors.
 17/09/2008 

New White Paper from
Moog is aimed at achieving high performance

In a new white paper entitled “Achieving High Performance: A Collaborative Approach for Motion Control Solutions”, Robert Luong, Moog’s Product Marketing Manager discusses the challenges high performance machine designs pose for engineers responsible for motion control.
 17/09/2008 

Desktop Engineering announce availability of SimOffice from MSC Software
Powered by Nastran MD - SimOffice is the new easy to use yet powerful analysis and simulation application for desktop computers. Supplied in the UK by Desktop Engineering, this Windows application offers highly functional FEA with integration and compatibility to Office applications and other MSC software.
 27/06/2008 

The DesignTalks CAD usage survey: complete it and we'll give you a helping hand as well
DesignTalks www.design-talks.com is the online community for the UK design and manufacturing industry. It's the ideal place to debate hot topics - and the only place to win the hottest robot kit around. You could win a VEXplorer - and an award-winning SpaceNavigator 3D mouse - simply by completing our online CAD usage survey. It's quick, it's easy and as an added bonus you'll be sent the results of the survey when it's complete.
 27/06/2008 

New Validation Tool from Kubotek
Kubotek Europe, the European subsidiary of Kubotek Corporation, is launching a new CAD-independent product to compare and validate CAD models - The Validation Tool. CAD system interoperability plagues designers, with data conversion inviting unexpected changes. The Validation Tool halts data divergence in its tracks.
 25/06/2008 

CoCreate® Modeling Personal Edition 2.0
CoCreate Modeling Personal Edition (PE) 2.0 is perfect for engineers who need a fast, simple, and flexible 3D CAD system. Download this free version of the world's leading explicit design software, and start creating great products today.
 25/06/2008 

MCAD-Embedded Flow Analysis Offers Tangible Savings
A different breed of CFD codes with interfaces that look and operate like MCAD software are now available for use by design engineers and other team members. The new breed referred to as EFD, Engineering Fluid Dynamics, can significantly reduce your development time, increase product quality and profitability. But how?
 25/06/2008 

Automated cell completed by Henrob
UK based Henrob manufacture self-pierce riveting (SPR) systems and is found in numerous automotive, construction and general industry applications. SPR is environmentally friendly and is suitable for joining dissimilar materials including aluminium to steel, stainless, magnesium and pre-painted panels. No pre-hole is required and is more energy efficient than spot-welding.
 24/06/2008 

Tough Polymer Solves Aerospace Optics Assembly Problem
Maybe an adhesive you specified on a cell phone job can come apart without your boss getting totally unglued but if it's on an aerospace assembly, watch out, things may begin to fly. Master Bond suggests a systematic approach to formulating reliable, high performance compounds to meet today's multifunctional demands.
 24/06/2008 

Hands-on advice at Joining event
Henkel Loctite ran a practical, hands-on workshop at the recent ‘Joining Technologies’ Design Day. Using a range of different adhesives, product specialist Bob Goss took delegates through a series of adhesive bonding applications - including cylindrical part bonding, practical advice on improving threadlocks, and tips on how best to join plastics and rubber components.
 24/06/2008 

 
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