Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Instrumentation",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Wiring analyser tests harnesses, connectors from
Clare Instruments, which we summarised at the time by saying "A tough, portable and reliable 'all-in-one' bench top high voltage wiring analyser rapidly and easily HiPot tests cables, connectors and harnesses".
The same day,
we featured the news release Vertical machining centres cut patterns from
Haas Automation: "Producer of low volume reaction injection moulded parts and polyurethane castings uses five vertical machining centres to cut master pattern equipment from polyurethane tooling board".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Matsuura Machinery
concerning its Matsuura machining centres
- take a look at Engineers help save on 5-axis machining costs
which says: "Machine tool supplier's applications engineers helped a subcontractor reduce aerospace component cycle times and tooling costs by identifying improvements to the cutting cycles".
Take a look also at the news release from NDO Consultants, Consultants find engineers in a short time,
as well as Five-axis machining ups instruments output from Agie Charmilles,
and Critical cleaning experts stage UK workshops from Enviro Tech Europe.
See also:
Easy-to-Use 6GHz meter is USB-controlled
(January 2008)
Combining measurement accuracy with small size, an easy-to-use 6GHz meter provides a highly flexible device for automated test, measurement and monitoring applications
Control particle size, measurement and moisture
(January 2008)
Two companies will be showing the latest developments in particle sizing systems for solids processing and infrared sensors for on-line measurement and control of moisture and composition
Non-metallic instrumentation enclosures are rugged
(December 2007)
Rugged, versatile, non-metallic enclosures for a wide range of tough environments ensure reliable durability including moisture ingress protection up to IP68
Customised temperature measurement is flexible
(December 2007)
Mechanical and electronic temperature measuring systems have flexibility in stem diameter and length, temperature range or process connection for customized systems
Brushless AC servo motors suit automation
(December 2007)
A range of ultra-compact brushless AC servo motors offer machine builders a high performance and low-maintenance alternative to stepper motors and DC servos
Calibrator checks pyrometry instrumentation
(December 2007)
Beamex (UK) have recently been contracted by Eurotherm to supply their Multifunction Calibrator to equip their field service team of UKAS accredited technicians
Plant resource management software upgraded
(December 2007)
Plant Resource Manager (PRM) software performs a detailed diagnosis of assets such as turbines and rotating and reciprocating equipment that are critical to a user's operations
Site covers instrumentation systems
(December 2007)
Michell Instruments has launched its international website covering calibration instruments, cooled mirror instruments, dew-point transmitters, portable instruments and process analyzers
System error proofs residual torque auditing
(November 2007)
Torque Measurement System is designed to to virtually eliminate false readings and significantly reduce the variability commonly found in peak torque auditing
Coating measurement is Windows-based
(November 2007)
A portable version of a bench material coating measurement system's harware and software platforms used in a compact, hand-held unit are Window-based
Sensor installation in injection moulds simplified
(November 2007)
Meeting requirements for more sensors to monitor plastics injection moulding dies' cavity pressure and temperature is much simplified by multi-channel connectors and single cable system
Non-contact measurement can work in picometres
(November 2007)
A non-contact displacement sensing system has modules, enclosures and sensors provides distance, digital and indexing measurement capabilities, in sub-nanometre resolution if required
Brochure details instrumentation services
(November 2007)
An instrumentation service brochure provides information to help equipment to continue to deliver optimum efficiency with minimal disruption throughout its lifecycle
Automating electrical testing systems
(November 2007)
John Barnett describes how the integration and automation of electrical testing systems can enhance production control and quality assurance in modern manufacturing processes
Temperature controllers ensure reliable products
(October 2007)
Controlling annealing and end tempering furnace temperatures precisely is a key factor in producing steels for razor blades as well as using sensors in the moulding systems for the razor bodies
Low-voltage bidirectional DC motor driver IC
(October 2007)
A low-voltage bidirectional DC motor driver IC in an ultra-compact package measuring 2 mm square and 0.55 mm high, the A3903, has been launched by from Allegro MicroSystems Europe
Heavy-duty whirling attachment with motor
(October 2007)
A heavy-duty whirling attachment driven by its own, high power motor, to thread-whirl components like self-tapping bone screws and surgical implants, has been introduced by Geo Kingsbury
Sand casting for panel and enclosure design
(October 2007)
Norse Precision Castings offers panel and enclosure design using sand casting, utilising the characteristics of aluminium that allow complex three dimensional shapes
Inspection data viewed in 'real time'
(September 2007)
A real time, wireless validation system, offers operators the option of either viewing data in real time without the need or cost of wiring or of collecting historical data from remote loggers
Software calibrates weighing instruments
(September 2007)
Latest software enables manufacturing companies to manage the calibration of their weighing instruments and improve the efficiency of the calibration process
Test systems calibrate hybrid drivelines
(September 2007)
Hybrid vehicle driveline test systems calibrate the performance, efficiency, and durability of electrical assist, diesel electric, and even fully-electric vehicle systems
Weld and fastening monitor works at machine
(September 2007)
A battery powered measuring system for analysing joining methods, such as spot welding, clinching and riveting, measures and records the force-vs-time and force-vs-distance curve
Sensors monitor plastics foam mould pressure
(September 2007)
Sensors for monitoring cavity pressure have been developed for the injection moulding of foamed plastics products providing a reliable resolution of the pressure profile down to 40 bar
Low cost light sources made for endoscopes
(August 2007)
For use with its portable industrial endoscopes, Moritex has introduced a range of low-cost, battery handle light sources to suit different applications and budgets
Wireless temperature sensing simplified
(August 2007)
Analog thermocouple and RTD instrumentation nodes for the SureCross wireless network facilitate easy, rugged wireless temperature sensing for high repeatability and fast response time
Miniature sensors apply to testing machines
(August 2007)
Supplier of miniature sensor products now offers a range of force and pressure sensors, load cells, transducers and accelerometers for testing systems and monitoring
Instrumentation raises product quality
(August 2007)
Ideas to improve productivity and product quality include paperless recorders with significant data recording and display technology and wireless process transmitters for remote process measurement
Testing railroad and aircraft structures
(July 2007)
For carrying out static and dynamic structural tests on structures such as aircraft fuselages or railroad rolling stock, a data acquisition and analysis system has an intuitive user interface
Calibration system is used corporately
(July 2007)
Beamex is to supply a corporate-wide software-based calibration system for Scottish and Southern Energy to provide a networked calibration software used across multiple geographically dispersed sites
Air mist spray cooling ups slab cast quality
(July 2007)
Steel slab continuous caster is now producing higher quality steel grades since its cooling system was converted from conventional water feed into air mist spray cooling
Check electric motor efficiencies
(July 2007)
Industries facing rising energy costs and demand for more enegy conservation could check out an electric motor test system, which is claimed to be very power efficient when performing tests
Improve plant performance with ABB's instant guide
(July 2007)
Design and operate lifecycle management programme with instant plant maintenance guide from ABB
CNC laser profiling centre is automated
(July 2007)
Supplying sheet metal components to the retail/point-of-sale industry looked like expanding exponentially, so a fabricated has added an automated CNC laser profiling centre to expand capacity
Y-axis on tuning centre raises competitiveness
(July 2007)
A model kit maker wanted a mill-turn centre with a Y-axis to be more competitive by using the flexibility and capability to do as many machining applications as possible in one set-up