October 2007 Newsletter
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In this issue...
France Special
Product Highlights
Handheld Operator Panel
Ethernet Control Panel
Pushbutton Handset
Draw Wire Sensor
Ceramic Epoxy Adhesive
Technology in Action
Gas springs in an aircraft control system
Gantry robots reach highest safety category
Maintenance helps keep Eurostar on the rails
Correction system delivers tube bending success
Water saving wizardry in a box
Robots and automation make planes faster
The pusher increases productivity and saves space
Ring track system on the move
Controlling water treatment in glass industry




   

Dear Reader,

In October edition of IEN Europe, we have a special focus on Instrumentation and Control. In the intro article, you can read about present and future impact of controller technology on machines. Our second section this month covers Materials. There you can read on how polyethylene helps the global parcel delivery company. In addition, there are another nine Technology in Action articles that link to more extensive information on our website. As usual, IEN Europe brings you the latest products and solutions available in the market. Please read the issue online or visit www.ien.eu to search for products or manufacturers that interest you.


Industry News

Cooperation between ABB and Phoenix Contact
ABB Automation and Phoenix Contact signed a contract about a long-term strategic cooperation concerning Profinet- and Ethernet-Technology. The intention of this partnership is to strengthen the position and to develop Profinet as a global industrial standard within the complementary business areas Process Automation (ABB) and Factory Automation (Phoenix Contact). In this partnership, Phoenix Contact-subsidiary KW-Software will take responsibility for the technical integration of the Profinet-Technology. "This frame agreement is an important milestone for ABB. With Phoenix Contact as a partner we expect excellent opportunities to meet current and future customers requirements of coupling intelligent field devices", says Peter Wendt, chief R&D officer Control Products of ABB Automation.  

Other news:
  • SABIC buys GE Plastics
  • FLIR to acquire Cedip Infrared Systems
  • French nanotechnology boosts
  • Component manufacturers increase presence in linear actuator market

  • Read more


    France Special

    ATMI

    FOR THE MOST DANGEROUS EXPLOSIVE ZONES 0,1,2
     

    the SOBA Ex, ATEX certified
    is a special FLOAT LEVEL SWITCH designed to safely equip pumping stations menaced by explosion risks. Besides, its demand has been steadily increasing due to the current safety regulations in force. ATMI provides as well Ex level detectors for use in powder and cereal silos with risk of gas and dust explosions.


    Phone: +33 1 61 37 35 60
    Fax: +33 1 61 37 35 69
    Website: www.atmi.fr
    E-mail: info@atmi.fr
    Lord Ingénierie

    New Very High Speed Cameras DVL Series
    3 new very high speed cameras with maximum line frequencies up to 75 kHz : with various outputs such as RS422, LVDS, Camera Link, or Gigabit Ethernet. These three cameras are made with a CCD sensor equipped with electronic shutter and antiblooming. For these three cameras, LORD Ingénierie can deliver UV sensitive version, down to 200 nm wavelength , with resolutions from 512 to 7500 pixels.

    Lord Ingenierie
    2 rue Fresnel
    F 91410 Corbeuse
    Tel : 33 1 164 551 551
    Fax : 33 1 164 595 595
    Info@lord-ing.com
    www.lord-ing.com
    BTI COMITRONIC

    With its brand BTI, COMITRONIC has become the market leader for stand-alone, multi-code & non-contact safety switches. Always looking for innovative solutions, BTI has also developped an ATEX range of product (for Explosive Atmosphere), Locking solution for safety, access control and multi- function safety modules.

    BTI-COMITRONIC
    Z.I. Nord des Richardets
    34 allée du Closeau
    93160 NOISY LE GRAND
    France
    Tel : 0033.(0)1.43.03.03.03
    Fax : 0033.(0)1.43.04.62.22
    www.comitronic.com
    Hiblow

    A new variation of the technology
    resulted from the manufacturer's constant technical development efforts, is manifested in the MP-series pump. This double-stage electromagnetic-diaphragm vacuum pump exhibits performance characteristics that compare favourably with those of rotary-vane, rocking-piston, and standard diaphragm vacuum pumps while consuming less power, generating little noise and offering higher efficiency.
    Fuji

    Time DELTA - C
    Ce débitmètre à ultrasons à montage fixe est particulièrement adapté à la mesure de liquide. Les capteurs sont fixés à l'extérieur de la canalisation. La précision est de ±1% de la mesure. Il est équipé d'un système anti-bulles et d'une compensation aux variations de pression et de température du fluide.
    Etic Telecom














    Télémaintenance d'automatismes par Internet

    Le service de télémaintenance ETICNET s'adresse aux fabricants de machines automatisées.
    Constitué d'un serveur sécurisé placé sur l'Internet, ETICNET  « téléporte » le PC du télémainteneur sur le réseau d'automatismes par les accès Internet existants. Le télémainteneur reste connecté à la machine autant de temps que nécessaire et en toute sécurité  pour effectuer le diagnostic  et, au bout du compte, corriger les défauts observés sans se déplacer.
    Haydon Motion Europe

    HAYDON Stepper Motors and Linear Actuators
    HAYDON is recognized worldwide as a leader for linear stepper actuators, leadscrew and nut assemblies. All Actuator sizes have three designs available : captive, non-captive, external. Haydon's leadscrew assemblies include a broad offering of acme leadscrews, advanced coatings and anti-backlash nuts. HAYDON custom designs and manufactures motors for medical equipment, instrumentation and many other applications.

    Haydon Motion Europe
    57 Rue des Vignerons
    44220 Coueron -
    France
    Phone : +33 (0) 2 40 92 87 51
    Fax : +33 (0) 2 40 92 86 14
    e-mail : info@haydoneurope.com
    www.haydoneurope.com

    Heito SA
    5,rue Gramme
    Paris 75015
    France
    tel: +33-1-48284702
    fax: +33-1-48283469
    www.heito.com
    Fuji

    Analyseur de gaz à infra rouge ZRE
    L'analyseur ZRE est conçu pour mesurer les concentrations en CO, CO2, CH4, NOx et O2 dans l'atmosphère à proximité de sites industriels ou de sources de pollution importantes. Son système de mesure à source unique permet une utilisation et une maintenance simplifiées ainsi qu'une bonne précision et stabilité de la mesure.


    Product Highlights

    1. Handheld Operator Panel
    light weight and ergonomic design
    BEIJER ELECTRONICS
    Read full story on ien-online


    2. Ethernet Control Panel
    with 5.7-inch display
    BECKHOFF AUTOMATION
    Read full story on ien-online




    3.
    Pushbutton Handset
    compact and IP65-rated
    AUTEC
    Read full story on ien-online

    4. Draw Wire Sensor
    for OEMs and machine builders
    MICRO-EPSILON MESSTECHNIK
    Read full story on ien-online

    5. Ceramic Epoxy Adhesive
    conductive and cost effective
    MASTER BOND
    Read full story on ien-online


    Technology in Action

    1. Gas springs in an aircraft control system
    Industrial Gas Springs has played an important role in helping a UK company secure the certification of its microlight - believed to be the first use of gas springs in an aircraft control system. The certification of the WT9 Dynamic two-seat sports aeroplane was already well behind schedule when the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) test pilot decided that the mechanical flap actuation...
    Read full story on ien-online

    2. Gantry robots reach highest safety category
    For the protection of personnel and machinery, the manufacturer of equipment for conveyors, factory automation, assembly and interlinking systems, Bleichert Förderanlagen, has been using complete safety solutions from Jokab Safety for two years, thereby reaching the highest safety category 4 according to EN 954-1 all over the machines. All safety functions on the new...
    Read full story on ien-online

    3. Maintenance helps keep Eurostar on the rails
    Maintaining the operating efficiency of its fleet of high-speed trains is of paramount importance to leading rail service provider, Eurostar, and Loughborough-based Morris Material Handling is playing its part in helping it achieve this. Indeed, the Maintenance Services Division is responsible for the maintenance, servicing and repair of Eurostar's overhead cranes...
    Read full story on ien-online

    4. Correction system delivers tube bending success
    A user of a Unison tube bender fitted with the laser system is reporting significant success, including being able to bend thick-wall, 2.5-inch (64mm) inside diameter Inconel piping precisely in one operation, without worrying about errors caused by the material's 'springback' characteristics. Super alloys such as Inconel are very hard and difficult to bend. This 2.5-inch diameter pipe required...
    Read full story on ien-online

    5. Water saving wizardry in a box
    Watersavers is using tough IP66 TK enclosures from Spelsberg to house the controls for the company's new SOV-100 automatic water shut off system. The system has been designed with BREEAM guidelines in mind and can save big money every year in reduced water wastage. The Spelsberg enclosures satisfied a long list of requirements, from transparent lids in order to view status...
    Read full story on ien-online

    6. Robots and automation make planes faster
    Robot and automation supplier Mitsubishi Electric has become a Technology Partner to Sheffield University 's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with Boeing. The AMRC is rapidly becoming recognised as a world-class global research facility for developing innovative and advanced technology solutions for advanced materials forming, manufacturing techniques and...
    Read full story on ien-online

    7. The pusher increases productivity and saves space
    Powerscreen International has recently taken delivery of their first Nu-Star Super Pusher from Nu-Star Material Handling at their manufacturing facility in Dungannon , Northern Ireland in addition to the existing two Power Pushers in use on the site. As a result, the floor space required for screen box assembly has been reduced by 664m². This valuable manufacturing space...
    Read full story on ien-online

    8. Ring track system on the move
    Smart Cart, developed by John P Waterhouse, is a system designed to deliver an intelligent and mobile weighing cart to a succession of product feed stations in accordance with a pre-specified 'recipe'. One of the main merits of this system is its ability to accommodate as many weighing carriages. This benefit is provided by the HepcoMotion Precision Ring and Track system (PRT)...
    Read full story on ien-online

    9. Controlling water treatment in glass industry
    Glastechnik Holger Kramp uses easyRelay with SmartWire for its clean water systems. Following the "easy way to connect principles of Moeller's Darwin technology, SmartWire provides the finishing touch in glass processing. However, not only in glass processing is water essential. Several factories produce contaminated wastewater that can only be introduced to the sewage...
    Read full story on ien-online

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