Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Test Facility",
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 Belt sanders deburr/finish punched/laser-cut parts from
UK Machine Tools, which we summarised at the time by saying "A range of wide belt sanding machines use revolving brushes to drastically reducing the time it takes to de-xidise, de-burr and finish laser-cut parts before painting".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Mobile handset certification testing partners from
SGS: "SGS and Setcom have announced a partnership on mobile handset certification testing under which the SGS Wireless Europe test facility in the UK will use setcom's 5020 conformance test solution".
In June 2007, we covered the news from WiMAX
concerning its WiMAX certification
- take a look at WiMAX certification for fixed and mobile devices
which says: "The WiMAX Forum has announced the first, North America-based certification test laboratory for approving both fixed and mobile WiMAX devices".
Take a look also at the news release from Block UK, Made-to-order power supply products,
as well as Copper cabling meets performance parameters from Siemon UK,
and Light-weight, long reach robotic manipulator from INS International Nuclear Solutions.
See also:
Secure, automatic, leak free connections
(November 2006)
Staubli multi-couplings provide the secure, automatic, leak free connections operating at the heart of Perkins impressive new engine testing facilities at their Peterborough factory
High strength steels applied to container ships
(October 2006)
MHI and Nippon Steel have jointly developed a technology to use higher tensile strength steel with yield stress of 47kgf/mm2 for the longitudinal strength member of supersized containerships
MIlling cutter performs 50% better than predicted
(October 2006)
Using high specification machine tools and cutters, a development component for a F1 test facility for one of the UK based Formula 1 Racing Teams was manufactured more than 50% faster than predicted
Test facility for mixed signal semiconductors
(October 2006)
Best Electronics and Components has successfully established a high volume Chip Scale Package (CSP) Production Line
Motorised spindles testing added to repairs
(October 2006)
A leading UK supplier of ballscrews and machine tool spindle repair and replacement services has commissioned of a 'state of the' art PC based Bosch test facility for motorised spindles
KAS acquires advanced machining/assembly firm
(September 2006)
KAS Technologies has unveiled its ambition to become a serious player in the UK precision engineering market by acquiring Oxford Engineering - an advanced machining and assembly company
Flow and level measurement specialist celebrates
(September 2006)
Flow and level measurement specialist Krohne celebrated 30 years of technical innovation and business success in the UK at a special event held at the company's Wellingborough manufacturing plan
Large compressor testing facility opened in Japan
(August 2006)
One of the world's largest testing facilities for ultra heavy-duty compressors and also incorporates various performance testing equipment, a cooling tower and a central control room
Hand-held computers/terminals meet RoHS
(July 2006)
Two Technologies says that its PSMT, PDS, and Jett family of hand held computers and the ProMotion, ProTerm, SMT, TechTerm, HV Series, and 80 Series terminals are now RoHS compliant
Pump repair/training facility built in Saudi
(June 2006)
Al Rushaid/Flowserve joint venture is to Build Middle East's largest pump repair-manufacture-test-training facility in Saudi Arabia - total cost of this project will be about US$14 million
Vacuum contactors offer 'silent' operation
(May 2006)
The virtually silent operation of vacuum contactors in the DILM1000 and DILH2000 ranges from Moeller Electric has proved to be an important benefit for ERA Technology
Auto multi-component force measurement
(March 2006)
PSA Peugeot-Citroen is up-grading its French crash test centre with the installation of the Kistler 'SmartCrash' system
Queen's Award for Enterprise gained by Krohne
(February 2006)
Flow and level measurement specialist Krohne has been presented with the UK's coveted Queen's Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2005, an honour which recognises the company's achievements
Testing Company Relocates Administration Office
(January 2006)
The administration office of Packtest, the UK ISTA certified packaging test facility, has been moved from Ramsgate to the company's test facility in Dover, Kent
Test rig analyses gas springs in-depth
(January 2006)
A custom-engineered test rig, designed and manufactured entirely in-house by Industrial Gas Springs, providesx fast and accurate analysis of all types of gas spring
Quiet conveyor ousts ear defenders
(November 2005)
Conveyor system at a sea food processor operates at 48dBA - compared to the previous equipment operating at 130dBA - so staff no longer need to wear ear defenders
Test facility helps develop sustainable grasses
(October 2005)
The Plant Growth Controlled Environment Test Facility at the Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research is playing a key role in the development of new, sustainable, grass varieties
Pole Position in Design Measurement Race.
(September 2005)
Red Bull Racing Second Formula 1 Team to Install State-of-art Measurement Equipment for Wind Tunnel Tests
Wind tunnel for anemometer testing
(June 2005)
A new in-house designed wind tunnel test facility to serve business users in the Southeast has just been built at Horsham, West Sussex by UK company, Hitek Calibration Services
High performance from small checkweigher
(June 2005)
The S1 High Performance checkweigher from Mettler Toledo Garvens has been specifically designed for small lightweight products and offers fast throughput and high accuracy
Low cost RFID starter pack and test facilities
(June 2005)
Initiative enables companies to prove technology benefits of RFID without committing to massive investment
Queen's Award for Enterprise gained by Krohne
(May 2005)
Krohne has been awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2005, which recognises the company's achievements in developing its advanced Optimass Coriolis mass flowmeter
EMC test facility helps win MoD business
(March 2005)
TRL Compliance has opened a 18 x 14 x 6 metre EMC test chamber in Malvern, helping to win important MoD business and expanding facilities
New Testing Facility Opens To Commercial Market
(March 2005)
Paul Curtis Associates, in co-operation with Megger, the electrical test instrument manufacturer, have established Packtest, an environmental, materials and product and pack test facility
Renault F1 Team uses Leica LTD800
(March 2005)
Renault F1 Team makes use of Leica LTD800 Laser Tracking Technology And Wireless T-Products for Development of New R25 Race Car
Flowmeter meets landing gear test rig needs
(March 2005)
A high performance flowmeter was found capable of meeting the demands of a landing gear test rig whilst being easily installed on pipework next to existing instrumentation
Noise monitoring system is fully integrated
(February 2005)
General Motors Corporation has selected a fully integrated testing and analysis system to perform pass-by noise certification of newly developed vehicles
Displays company upgrades Italian site
(January 2005)
Global Display Solutions has made significant investment into its worldwide operations by further improving facilities at its manufacturing site in Cornedo, Italy
Imaging system measures colour at high speed
(December 2004)
Imaging system can measure colour to better than one delta E, detect surface defects to 2 microns at high speed and can teach itself to find and report errors
Leeds move for century-old electrical leader
(November 2004)
Newton Derby offers a full range of design, development and production services on an established range of electrical generation equipment, including those with top ranking specifications
LIMS a hit at F1 user meetings
(November 2004)
Autoscribe has claimed a World 1st for the number of concurrent customer LIMS system demonstrations held at the Matrix LIMS User Meeting on 2nd November 2004 at the WilliamsF1 Conference Centre
Gas detectors reliably watch for hydrogen
(October 2004)
Crowcon's latest gas detectors precisely monitor atmospheric levels of hydrogen in locations such as laboratories, refineries, battery rooms and fuel cell facilities
Precise measurement of atmospheric hydrogen
(September 2004)
Using a new detector from Crowcon, atmospheric levels of highly flammable hydrogen can be precisely monitored in locations such as laboratories, refineries, battery rooms and fuel cell facilities
Cellular compliance test capacity increased
(August 2004)
As part of an ongoing development programme geared to enhancing its market leading position, BABT has increased its compliance test capacity for the cellular marketplace