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Sunday 13 July
to Saturday 19 July 2003

View, markup and collaborate in real-time

AutoVue allows users to view, markup and collaborate in real-time on 200 native formats from a common user interface and allows users to access locally or over a network/Internet.

News from Cimmetry Systems (18 July 2003)

Teenager becomes youngest Tornado user

 User Application Article  At the end of last year Timothy Bittleston bought a second-hand Tornado 110 slant bed CNC lathe for GBP 25,000 and became the youngest user at 19 years old, said Colchester.

News from Colchester-Harrison (18 July 2003)

Amplifier converts strain gauges efficiently

Strain gauge amplifier is claimed to be an extremely cost-efficient, flexible, and compact yet rugged solution to conditioning the signals from up to four strain gauge devices.  Brochure Available 

News from Celsum Technologies (18 July 2003)

Compact guided cylinders oust user configuration

Compact guided cylinders feature increased embedded functionality and a far lower cost than the equivalent discrete components.  Brochure Available 

News from Festo (18 July 2003)

Unravelling variable speed drives mysteries

Intended to overcome some of the problems associated with the installation of variable speed drives in industry a new guide unravels the sometimes complicated application issues.

News from Gambica (18 July 2003)

Purge monitor solves welding problems

 User Application Article  Condaire had problems with the purging of critical stainless steel pipework, with welds oxidising in spite of following correct weld procedures, until the company purchased a purge monitor.  Brochure Available 

News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (18 July 2003)

Surface mount pick-and-place suits 'entry level'

Competitively priced surface mount component placement unit is designed for start-up operations and smaller SMT manufacturers who need a high feeder count.  Brochure Available 

News from Kaisertech (18 July 2003)

Colour recognition system ofers high performance

Designed as an industrial system with rugged and robust construction, whilst maintaining high performance, a colour recognition system compares every object with a pre-calibrated colour.

News from Laser Components (UK) (18 July 2003)

Tidy up your weld head collets

A range of specially tailored, tough ABS plastics transporting cases are for storage of enclosed weld head collets.

News from Orbimatic (18 July 2003)

Acrylic adhesive has superfast cure speed

A 2-part toughened acrylic structural adhesive, V5004 combines ultra rapid bonding with structural strength and has excellent flow characteristics and is non-stringing.

News from Bondmaster (18 July 2003)

SMEs benefit from 'Baghdad Bounce' and strong Euro

The SME manufacturing sector recorded its highest levels of business activity and new orders since the beginning of 2001, according to the 'PKF SME Index'.

News from PKF Accountants & Business Advisers (18 July 2003)

Fast and rapid linear and rotary motions win out

High productivity, derived from fast rapid motions in the linear and rotary axes, is claimed to set these HMCs apart from competitors, said the supplier.

News from Whitehouse Machine Tools (18 July 2003)

Pinnacle Data Systems Maximizes ROI with Dialogue

 User Application Article  Enhanced Productivity, Reduced Costs and Faster Time to Market Are Just a Few of the Benefits Dialogue is Delivering

News from Exstream Software (18 July 2003)

ACI (Europe) appoints metrology manager

Jonathan Tate has been appointed metrology manager at ACI (Europe), the leading measurement and control group that markets the Quadra-Chek Acu-Rite and Anilam brands of measurement.

News from ACI (UK) (17 July 2003)

Compact refrigerant units dry compressed air

Compact and economical refrigerant compressed air dryers prevent condensation and consequent corrosion in compressed air pipework and delivers consistently high-quality dry compressed air.  Brochure Available 

News from Boge Compressors (17 July 2003)

Infrared pyrometer has integral video camera

Not only can you measure process temperature using an infrared pyrometer the user can see exactly what is being measured!

News from Impac Infrared (17 July 2003)

Three-man company buys into high-tech CNC turning

 User Application Article  Key to expanding the subcontract machining capability is to acquire the latest CNC sliding head automatic lathe, says three-man subcontract machinist.  Brochure Available 

News from Citizen Machinery UK (17 July 2003)

Plastics sample tubes satisfy safety restrictions

In safety-critical environments where glass is banned, precision water analysis can now be carried out using high-quality plastics sample tubes from Palintest.

News from Palintest (17 July 2003)

Mould and die - respond quickly to demands

 User Application Article  Mould and die maker says offline programming system takes design data in various formats and helps the company to respond quickly to any programming demand and get the job up and running.

News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (17 July 2003)

A machine to start into CNC sliding head turning

An entry-level CNC sliding head lathe aimed at first time entrants is also suitable also for existing users that need a cost-effective machine to produce fairly complex small diameter parts.

News from Star Micronics GB (17 July 2003)

Modular sliding head autos have concrete base

Modular CNC sliding head automatics feature a highly stable polymer-concrete composite base and offer four to 12 axes and a 36 tools capacity.

News from StarragHeckert UK (17 July 2003)

Injection mould tools produced even more quickly

With the ever increasing pressures on both delivery times and costs, Toolcraft Plastics have set out methods for the quick production of injection mould tools.

News from Toolcraft Plastics (Swindon) (17 July 2003)

BT Wins 5-Year Telecommunications Outsourcing Deal

BT has announced a new five-year outsourcing contract with Honeywell, a global leader in diversified technology and manufacturing.

News from BT Global Services (17 July 2003)

CADopia to bundle McNeel Rhino and Flamingo

 User Application Article  CADopia has announced that it has entered into a partnership agreement to bundle McNeel Rhino and Flamingo with IntelliCAD Professional Edition.

News from CADopia (17 July 2003)

New name for CENTRA 2000

Centra Technology has announced a name change for its CENTRA 2000 technical document and information management software suite, to KONFIG Configuration Management (KONFIG CM).

News from Centra Technology (17 July 2003)

CHAMPS Software For Waste Treatment Plant Project

 User Application Article  CHAMPS Software Begins Implementation Of Its Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Solution For the Waste Treatment Plant project.

News from Champs Software (17 July 2003)

Champs agrees to be a primary sponsor of Cmmscity

Champs Software (CHAMPS) announced a marketing initiative that will enable prospects and customers to rapidly evaluate, select and deploy Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) solutions on

News from Champs Software (17 July 2003)

METRO Group to deploy PGP® technology

PGP Corporation has licensed PGP Enterprise 8.0 for use by corporate managers as well as by notebook users.

News from PGP Corporation (17 July 2003)

ProSoft Announces the Release of NetSPEX 3.0

ProSoft is announcing immediate availability of NetSPEX 3.0, the latest release of its enterprise-wide, database-driven CAD standards management system for AutoCAD and MicroStation

News from Professional Software Solutions (17 July 2003)

VNI Delivers Visualisation and Numerical Analysis

Visual Numerics Delivers Java-based Visualisation and Numerical Analysis Tools for Mainstream Business Users.

News from Visual Numerics (17 July 2003)

CeltIC 4.1 Software Runs Up to Three Times Faster

 User Application Article  Cadence has announced significant enhancements to its CeltIC 4.1 signal integrity (SI) solution.

News from Cadence Design Systems (17 July 2003)

Cadence to Serve as Tool Development Member

4 March 2003 - Cadence Design Systems has announced that it has joined the FlexRay Consortium as a tool development member.

News from Cadence Design Systems (17 July 2003)

ICEM appoints Majenta as a sole distributor

ICEM appoints Majenta Solutions Ltd as a sole distributor of the ICEM Surf surface modelling, analysis and visualisation software suite to the automotive industry in the UK

News from ICEM (17 July 2003)

ICEM Surf Software Helps New Lamborghini Gallardo

 User Application Article  ICEM Ltd announced today that its ICEM Surf software has played a key role in helping Lamborghini meet its design and development criteria for the new Gallardo production sports car

News from ICEM (17 July 2003)

Cognex withdraws lawsuit against Matrox

Civil action filed by Cognex Corporation against the Geometric Model Finder (GMF) and other components of the Matrox Imaging Library (MIL) software package has been dismissed  Brochure Available 

News from Matrox Imaging (17 July 2003)

Visiarc Offers Testdrive Of Mobile CAD Viewer

VISIARC offers evaluation version of its Wireless Viewer enabling wireless access and viewing of CAD drawings on mobile phones

News from Visiarc (17 July 2003)

Engineering Firm LNM Uses CATIA V5

 User Application Article  Dassault Systemes announced that Les Nouveaux Materiaux uses CATIA V5 for the conception and design of its innovative line of do-it-yourself sailboat kits.

News from Dassault Systemes (17 July 2003)

tSGi and SoftBrands into a Partnership

The Support Group (tSGi), and SoftBrands Manufacturing have announced a strategic partnership to offer new and comprehensive software, service and support solutions to SMEs.

News from SoftBrands (17 July 2003)

EDS goes with MSC.Software Corporation

EDS has announced that its PLM Solutions line of business will enhance, sell and support MSC Nastran under a licensing agreement with MSC.Software Corporation

News from Siemens PLM Software (17 July 2003)

Boats, selects EDS' Solid Edge 3D CAD Software

 User Application Article  Luxury motor yachts builder, Fairline Boats, has selected Solid Edge 3D mechanical design software to help improve its product development processes and short

News from Siemens PLM Software (17 July 2003)

Remotec Selects Solid Edge

 User Application Article  Remotec has selected its Solid Edge software to cut new product development times and associated costs.

News from Siemens PLM Software (17 July 2003)

Version 8 of VX CAD/CAM software

 User Application Article  VX Corporation, a pioneering developer of advanced, integrated CAD/CAM solutions for engineers and industrial designers, announces Version 8 of its VX® CAD/CAM software

News from VX Corporation (17 July 2003)

Linking Data Acquisition Into Existing Networks

 Technical Background Article  The latest release of DASYLab, version 7.0, has a TCP/IP module enabling users to integrate networking into their applications with the same point-and-click simplicity as other I/O.  Brochure Available 

News from Adept Scientific (17 July 2003)

Bio Med Sciences Automates QC Data Collection

 User Application Article  In producing a formulation for synthetic skin, Bio Med developed a simple system that increases productivity and accuracy during the quality control testing of their formulation.  Brochure Available 

News from Adept Scientific (17 July 2003)

500M GBP to be saved by UK at Energy Efficiency

AEC will be explaining why UK business is ignoring the potential to save at least 500 million GBP in energy spend every year at Energy Efficiency Expo, London Olympia, October 21/23 2003.

News from AEC (17 July 2003)

Quick Instrumentation Couplings Are Leak-Tight

Multiple backup O-rings in the new Hoke HQC Quick Couplers from Circor Instrumentation ensure leak-tight sealing in vacuum and pressurised systems.

News from Circor Instrumentation (17 July 2003)

Hastest Gets Marketing Agreement for Test Chambers

Hastest Solutions of Fremont, California has been awarded the territories of USA, Canada and Mexico for the support of the ISUZU-Seisakusho Line of Laboratory and Environmental Test Chambers.

News from Hastest Solutions (17 July 2003)

LPG Sampling System Meets Offshore Requirements

 User Application Article  A Jiskoot Fast Loop LPG sampling system chosen for installation with a new metering system at Algeria's Ohanet offshore production facility incorporated a variety of special application requirements.

News from Jiskoot (17 July 2003)

The Whole World Of Ion Chromatography in a Booklet

A 55 page brochure covering the world of Ion Chromotography has just been released by Metrohm UK.  Brochure Available 

News from Metrohm UK (17 July 2003)

The Analysis of Iodide in Table Salt

 Technical Background Article  Salt is a critical component in the human diet required for the correct functioning of nerves and muscles, absorption of nutrients from the small intestine and maintain the correct balance of fluids.  Brochure Available 

News from Metrohm UK (17 July 2003)

Over 100 Products, Accessories in New Catalogue

Pico Technology, the PC-based test and measurement solutions company, has announced the immediate availability of its July 2003 - February 2004 catalogue.

News from Pico Technology (17 July 2003)

Manufacturing Teams Benefit From Lean Prices

In a week-long conference, foremost practitioners and researchers, and the leaders of some of the world's best companies share the keys, pitfalls, and the highlights of their visual-lean journey.

News from Quality Methods International (17 July 2003)

Multi-Channel Leak Detection Is Fast And Flexible

Total flexibility in leak testing, combined with the economy of a system that replaces multiple stand-alone instruments while improving performance, is provided by the Uson Qualitek 6000.

News from Uson (17 July 2003)

Eco-Snow sale heralds ATS-BOC alliance

ATS Automation Tooling Systems has sold the intellectual property and key operating assets of its Eco-Snow Systems, division to The BOC Group as part of a new strategic alliance.

News from ATS Automation Tooling Systems (16 July 2003)

Optimize material usage through geometric nesting

Powerful nesting software for nesting sheet metal blanks on coils automatically calculates the best nesting layout to optimize material utilization based on coil width and pitch.

News from Forming Technologies (16 July 2003)

PVC mould tool maker signs up

Another toolmaker has joined the UK's GTMA - Tonbridge Tools - which specialises in the design and manufacture of precision tooling for the plastics industry.

News from GTMA (16 July 2003)

UV water disinfection knocks out the bugs

 User Application Article  One of the UK's leading convenience food manufacturers has invested in two UV water disinfection systems to permanently kill bacteria, viruses and moulds.

News from Hanovia (16 July 2003)

Welding radiation protection provided in comfort

Lightweight welding helmets give full protection to the welder against radiation from the welding arc and spatter, without compromising his/her visibility or comfort.

News from Kemppi (UK) (16 July 2003)

Inverters are super compact

Extremely compact AC inverters incorporate control features that include easily configurable parameter settings via a built in keypad and a built in potentiometer for local speed control.

News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (16 July 2003)

"Certified Select" status on Solid Edge

EdgeCAM CAM software has been awarded "Certified Select" status on EDS' Solid Edge Version 14 computer-aided design software.

News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (16 July 2003)

CNC tool storage is easy to assemble

CNC Universal Racking for the secure storage of machine tools features easy assembly to store tapered tools from ISO/SK/VDI/HSK/KM/CAPTO/ABS/ WDX/UTS for DIY blanks.

News from Polstore Storage Systems (16 July 2003)

EDS PLM Solutions Announced the New 2003 Offerings

EDS PLM Solutions announced the new 2003 offerings built on its flagship product lifecycle management (PLM) software portfolio, Teamcenter.

News from Siemens PLM Software (16 July 2003)

Ford Motor Company Chooses EDS

EDS has been selected by Ford Motor Company to supply and integrate its most advanced product lifecycle management (PLM) software technologies, Teamcenter, NX, and E-factory

News from Siemens PLM Software (16 July 2003)

New Look Fashion Chain Selects EDS

EDS has announced that leading UK women's fashion chain, New Look, has selected its Teamcenter product lifecycle management (PLM) software

News from Siemens PLM Software (16 July 2003)

EDS and Procter and Gamble join forces

EDS has announced that its PLM Solutions line of business and The Procter and Gamble Company (PandG) have agreed to jointly develop a new Teamcenter solution

News from Siemens PLM Software (16 July 2003)

ChemOffice Web Server Links Bio and Chemistry

 User Application Article  Methylgene is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of novel and proprietary inhibitor drugs against enzyme targets that play key roles in cancer and infectious diseases  Brochure Available 

News from Adept Scientific (16 July 2003)

Zeiss Cameras Protect Biological Specimens

Carl Zeiss has brought out two highly sensitive digital cameras specially designed for photomicrography in biomedical research.

News from Carl Zeiss (16 July 2003)

Ultra-High Resolution Field Emission VPSEM

The S-4300SE/N field emission variable pressure scanning electron microscope (FEVPSEM) has been announced by Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation.

News from Hitachi High-Technologies (16 July 2003)

Collaboration Improves Performance Verification

Malvern Instruments has entered into an exclusive agreement with Duke Scientific to provide monosized dispersions of 300 nm latex beads in single-shot bottles.

News from Malvern Instruments (16 July 2003)

Automatic Titrator for Training and Routine QC/QA

The 794 Basic Titrino is economical and highly suitable for training, being extremely flexible and offering a large number of methodological features.  Brochure Available 

News from Metrohm UK (16 July 2003)

Introduction to the Analysis of Beer

 Technical Background Article  The United Kingdom is one of the world's top brewing nations beaten only by the USA, China, Germany, Japan and Brazil.  Brochure Available 

News from Metrohm UK (16 July 2003)

Zoom Optical System with Motorised Convenience

Prior Scientific, a company with great expertise in micro-inspection and micro-positioning, have blended these two skills perfectly to provide unparalleled flexibility in optical inspection.  Brochure Available 

News from Prior Scientific (16 July 2003)

Prior "Rule" In Fibre Inspection

If you are inspecting fibre terminations using a video microscope, do you know what magnification you are using? You may be under the misconception that the magnification is 200x or 400x.  Brochure Available 

News from Prior Scientific (16 July 2003)

UKIVA Director Is Elected To European Role

Don Braggins, Director of the UK Industrial Vision Association (UKIVA), has been elected to the Executive Committee of the European Machine Vision Association (EMVA) at its inaugural business meeting.

News from UK Industrial Vision Association (16 July 2003)

Cimmetry ships autovue 17.1

With this release, Cimmetry takes on the EDA market

News from Cimmetry Systems (16 July 2003)

National Safety Award presented to Astralux

Astralux Dynamics was presented with the National Safety Award by the British Safety Council in May 2003.

News from Astralux Dynamics (15 July 2003)

Lasers offered at under $155 for precise sensing

Retroreflective laser sensors, at less than $155.00, feature an extremely small, tightly collimated 4mm laser sensing beam for precise sensing at ranges up to 18m.

News from Banner Engineering (15 July 2003)

Vision sensors play key role in lock assembly

 User Application Article  To ensure the proper functionality of locks, a company has recently implemented new machine vision sensor technology to check for the presence of springs during the assembly process.  Brochure Available 

News from Cognex UK (15 July 2003)

Modular software suite suits batch production

Modular suite of financial programs takes in capacity planning, purchase order processing, estimates and quotations as well as bills of materials and costings.

News from Delta Business Solutions (15 July 2003)

Turbine grinders have side exhaust system

Revolutionary low pressure side air exhaust system on these turbine grinders does not remove exhaust air through the operators handle, so providing a warmer grip.

News from Desoutter Sales (15 July 2003)

Easy-to-install industrial switches are available

A comprehensive selection of easy-installation industrial switches with an extensive range of customer options include pushbuttons, indicators, keylocks and selectors switches.  Brochure Available 

News from EAO (15 July 2003)

Robot unload system ups grinding cell utilisation

 User Application Article  When a bearing manufacturer moved three independent grinding operations into one cell it was able to justify a robotic machine unload system.  Brochure Available 

News from Fanuc Robotics (UK) (15 July 2003)

International Rolling Technology course announced

22nd International Rolling Technology course- IRTC22 - will be held from 21st to 26th September 2003 at in Vancouver, Canada. T

News from Industrial Automation Services (15 July 2003)

Rolling mill shape audit sets benchmark

Rolling mill shape performance audit for a single stand cold reversing mill set the benchmark of current mill performance and evaluated the impact of potential upgraded instrumentation.

News from Industrial Automation Services (15 July 2003)

Odourless cold degreasers cut smells

Two odourless cold degreasers remove oily/greasy pollutants in a wide variety of applications, including degreasing machinable parts and electrical components.

News from IDC (15 July 2003)

Busbar gives flexibility to power distribution

A busbar trunking system for large building and industrial power distribution features a sandwich constructionfor carryinh high currents with very little voltage drop over long distances.

News from Moeller Electric (15 July 2003)

Dynamic performer benefits reticle positioning

A dual-axis air bearing stage platform provides a smaller footprint than traditional open-frame architectures and greater flexibility in the optical system design as well as easier access.  Brochure Available 

News from Micro-Controle Spectra-Physics (15 July 2003)

Small alarm system has eight points

A complete 8 point alarm system in a 48x96mm housing for application in local electrical panels and motor control centres.  Brochure Available 

News from Omniflex (UK) (15 July 2003)

Safety door switches protect operators

Guard-lock safety door switches provide a convenient and cost-effective way of ensuring that guards protecting potentially dangerous machinery are closed before the machinery starts operating.  Brochure Available 

News from Omron Electronics (15 July 2003)

Internal purging kit ensures clean orbital welds

An internal purging kit gives a high quality internal purging system for orbital welding jobs and each plug is fitted with a quick release gas connector for ease of use.

News from Orbimatic (15 July 2003)

How fit is your metal fabricating company?

Providing a definitive means to check on the financial health of your own company as well as others, the top 1000 metal fabricators and their level of 'fitness are analysed.

News from Plimsoll Publishing (15 July 2003)

Sensors inside switchgear enclosure check hotspots

The need for continuous thermal monitoring of key components within electrical switchgear enclosures has been a desire that can now be met.

News from QHi Group (15 July 2003)

Infrared sensor claimed to be world's smallest

Infrared thermocouples are small, accurate, non-contact infrared sensors which require no outside power and connect directly to temperature measurement and control instrumentation.

News from QHi Group (15 July 2003)

Bearing and wear pad material is stick-slip free

"Stick-slip free" linear bearing and wear-pad material for precise and smooth motion control offers a combination of the high strength and stiffness.

News from Quadrant EPP (15 July 2003)

Electrical system prevents limescale build-up

A physical water treatment system that prevents the build up of limescale deposits and calcium carbonate works by emitting randomly-varying electric fields throughout the system.

News from Hydropath (UK) (15 July 2003)

Sodick EDM supplier expands in UK

Due to the continued growth and success of its spare parts and consumables business, Sodick has announced its further expansion in the UK with the opening of a new office on 1st July.

News from Sodi-Tech edm (15 July 2003)

Paint and coatings investments top GBP 250,000

After investing GBP 250,000 in research and development, a coatings manufacturer has introduced various new paints and coatings including awater-based system for an axle maker.

News from Spencer Coatings (15 July 2003)

Unit combines linear motion guide and motor

A linear motion guide and a linear motor are combined in a single unit to provide an integrated high-speed, ready-to-use precision system ideal for use in food processing applications.

News from THK UK (15 July 2003)

Preparing composites effectively for bonding

GRP and carbon fibre are notoriously difficult to bond due to the presence of resinous material on the normally smooth surface, but an effective process uses water and fine abrasives.

News from Vapormatt (15 July 2003)

Compact drives do not require compromises

With this range of compact drives users do not have to compromise on drive size, performance, ease of use or price, says the manufacturer.

News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) (15 July 2003)

High spec valves ensure reliable AOD operation

 User Application Article  SS producer has introduced high specification valves in an upgrade of the gas control system on its Argon Oxygen Decarburisation converter .

News from Flowserve (15 July 2003)

add2 and Jaguar deal

 User Application Article  How do leading auto manufacturers use computer simulation to solve design challenges?

News from add2 (15 July 2003)

Lansing Linde deploys PRIMERGY

 User Application Article  Lansing Linde is part of Linde AG, the world's largest manufacturer of materials handling equipment with annual revenues of approximately 9 billion.

News from Lansing Linde (15 July 2003)

SAP and CENIT get together

SAP has announced the integration of mySAP Product Lifecycle Management (mySAP PLM) solution and the leading CATIA V5 product development solution.

News from SAP (15 July 2003)

SAP Weathers Software Gloom as Earns Rise

SAP AG showed its ability to weather a global slowdown in technology spending, posting first quarter results that met analyst expectations and sticking to its full-year forecast.

News from SAP (15 July 2003)

SchemaSoft and the W3C to host SVG Open Conference

SchemaSoft and the W3C to host SVG Open Conference and Exhibition on Scalable Vector Graphics July 13-18, 2003 in Vancouver, Canada

News from SchemaSoft (15 July 2003)

Voxware Technology For Somerfield plc

 User Application Article  Voxware announced that Somerfield plc is expanding their commitment to Voxware's VoiceLogistics solution.

News from Voxware (15 July 2003)

Intel Chips and Wind River Software Get Together

Wind River is to extend its support to the new Intel IXP4XX product line of network processors

News from Wind River Software (15 July 2003)

IBM and Cadence in an agreement

IBM and Cadence Design Systems has announced an agreement to jointly optimise and market electronic design solutions from Cadence using IBM's advanced Linux-based technology.

News from Cadence Design Systems (15 July 2003)

Cadence announces new verification platform

Cadence Design Systems has announced the Cadence Incisive verification platform, the first single-kernel verification platform for nanometer-scale designs.

News from Cadence Design Systems (15 July 2003)

RocketIO Design Kit for SPECCTRAQuest

 User Application Article  Cadence Design Systems and Xilinx announced the adoption of the Xilinx RocketIO Design Kit for SPECTRAQuest by over 500 designers and engineers.

News from Cadence Design Systems (15 July 2003)

ICEM's plans for the future

ICEM has announced its plans for the future of the company following the management buyout last year from its previous owners.

News from ICEM (15 July 2003)

ICEM Surf now supported on Linux

ICEM Ltd today announced that its ICEM Surf 3D surface modelling and evaluation software suite is to be made available for the Linux open source operating system.

News from ICEM (15 July 2003)

Jaguar Cars uses ICEM's surface design software

 User Application Article  Jaguar Cars has recently standardised on ICEM Surf 3D surface modelling and evaluation software for the majority of the design and development of the free-form surface shapes

News from ICEM (15 July 2003)

ICEM's software helps Land Rover

 User Application Article  ICEM Ltd announced today that its ICEM Surf software suite played a key role in enabling Land Rover to meet its demanding quality targets for the latest Range Rover, which went on sale last year

News from ICEM (15 July 2003)

PSA Peugeot Citroen places contract with ICEM

 User Application Article  ICEM announced the signing of a contract with PSA Peugeot Citroen for the supply and implementation of the latest version of ICEM's surface modelling, analysis and visualisation software

News from ICEM (15 July 2003)

Release of ICEM's new software, ICEM Viewer

ICEM announced and is demonstrating for the first time new software for viewing 3D surface models and digital mock-up visualisations

News from ICEM (15 July 2003)

Icona see bright future for visualisation software

Icona Solutions has launched the venture capital fund owned by the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York.

News from Icona Solutions (15 July 2003)

Dassault Systemes' Financial Performance

Dassault Systemes (DS) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2002.

News from Dassault Systemes (15 July 2003)

TECO Gets Help Cutting Product Design Time by 50%

 User Application Article  Worldwide industry leading motor manufacturer uses CATIA V5 to enhance design capability and maintain competitive edge.

News from Dassault Systemes (15 July 2003)

IBM and Dassault Systemes Positioned as Leader

Leading IT advisory firm evaluates companies based on ability to execute and vision.

News from Dassault Systemes (15 July 2003)

ENGINEERING.com to distribute CAD/CAM solution

IBM, Dassault Systèmes and ENGINEERING.com Incorporated a leading business-to-business Internet marketplace for engineering products and services.

News from Dassault Systemes (15 July 2003)

IBM and Dassault Systemes Awarded Contract by Ford

IBM and Dassault Systèmes have been selected by Ford Motor Company to supply and integrate their most advanced IBM Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, including CATIA® V5 and ENOVIA VPM

News from Dassault Systemes (15 July 2003)

IBM and Dassault Systemes Announce Release of PLM

IBM and Dassault Systemes announces the release of Version 5 Release 11 (V5R11)

News from IBM (15 July 2003)

PLM Solutions contract with Daewoo

IBM and Dassault Syst?mes announced the signing of a new PLM solutions contract with Daewoo Heavy Industries and Machinery Limited (DHIM).

News from IBM (15 July 2003)

PLM Solution contract with ENAER

 User Application Article  IBM and Dassault Systemes has announced the signing of a million-dollar Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution contract with ENAER

News from IBM (15 July 2003)

IBM Completes Acquisition of EADS Matra Datavision

IBM announced that its acquisition of EADS Matra Datavision, formerly a wholly-owned subsidiary of EADS Group, has been approved by regulatory officials in France and Germany.

News from IBM (15 July 2003)

EDS launches Unigraphics NX 2

 User Application Article  EDS has launched Unigraphics NX 2 , the latest version of its next generation integrated computer-aided design, manufacturing and engineering analysis (CAD/CAM/CAE) software suite

News from Siemens PLM Software (15 July 2003)

EDS launches I-deas 10 NX Series

EDS has launched I-deas 10 NX Series, its latest integrated computer-aided design, manufacturing and engineering analysis (CAD/CAM/CAE) software solution.

News from Siemens PLM Software (15 July 2003)

EDS Announces free B2B Supplier programme

EDS has announced a free, global business-to-business (B2B) supplier programme for users of its Solid Edge computer-aided design (CAD) software.

News from Siemens PLM Software (15 July 2003)

EDS announces new releases of industry solutions

EDS announces new releases of industry solutions for its flagship product lifecycle management (PLM) software portfolio, Teamcenter.

News from Siemens PLM Software (15 July 2003)

Solid Edge Being Awarded

EDS' Solid Edge CAD software beats the competition with two major industry awards

News from Siemens PLM Software (15 July 2003)

EDS launches Solid Edge Version 14

EDS launched Solid Edge Version 14, value-based 3D computer-aided design (CAD) system for the mainstream mechanical and electro-mechanical product development and (PLM) market

News from Siemens PLM Software (15 July 2003)

New Connectivity And Publishing Solutions Offered

Adept Scientific has announced a major upgrade to EndNote - the bibliographic management software from ISI ResearchSoft - used by millions of researchers, students and librarians worldwide.  Brochure Available 

News from Adept Scientific (15 July 2003)

Rapid, Low Cost Implementation Of ISO 9001-2000

ISOlutioner is an easy to use software tool that allows users to develop process maps for an organization by quickly modifying a series of generic flow charts derived from ISO 9001- 2000.

News from Proquis (15 July 2003)

Metrohm's "Allrounder" Titrator For Qc Analysis

The 798 MPT Titrino is a compact titrator equipped with a screen display which masters all titration methods needed for practical titration.  Brochure Available 

News from Metrohm UK (15 July 2003)

Companies Set to Share Visual-Lean Experiences

European manufacturers will be able to learn world-class visual and lean manufacturing techniques at the First International Conference and Symposium on The Visual Enterprise - The Lean Enterprise.

News from Quality Methods International (15 July 2003)

Hazardous Area Technology And Training

Sira Test and Certification Sira test and Certification has released a programme of training dates for June-December 2003.

News from Sira (15 July 2003)

Laboratory Accreditation and Calibration Courses

Sira Test and Certification has announced a programme of training dates for June-December 2003.

News from Sira (15 July 2003)

Thermo Electron delivers Nautilus 2003 LIMS

Nautilus 2003 delivers a host of new features and enhancements designed to offer greater flexibility to boost user productivity, while also easing compliance with regulatory requirements.  Brochure Available 

News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (15 July 2003)

Transfer press die change made in five minutes

Die change can be accomplished within five minutes on any size of TMX power press that features a blank feeder that senses and corrects double blank misfeeds without having to stop production.

News from AIDA-Europe, AIDA SAS UK Branch (14 July 2003)

Water jet cutting technology applied to cleaning

Pump used in water jet cutting systems applied to high pressure cleaning system that removes materials without affecting the base material integrity - such as a conveyor belt.

News from Ingersoll-Rand (14 July 2003)

CMM builder increases programming effectiveness

CMM manufacturer has focused on the CATIA V5 InterOp Product to increase the programming effectiveness of CAMIO Studio for its customers in the automotive, aerospace and other fields.

News from LK (14 July 2003)

Robots apply packing labels to palletised cartons

Robotic systems supplier has introduced a range of standard cells designed to automate the task of applying packing labels to palletised cartons as well as to paper or cardboard reels.

News from Motoman Robotics (UK) (14 July 2003)

Ion exchange plant maintains van paint quality

 User Application Article  Water quality determines paint finish on Transit vans so, when Ford's Southampton paint shop's ageing water treatment plant was reaching the end of its useful life, a new one was sought.

News from Elga Process Water (14 July 2003)

Signal filter patent gives competitive edge

CSI Wireless has announced that it has been awarded a patent on its new ceramic frequency filter for differential GPS (DGPS) correction signals.

News from Hemisphere GPS (14 July 2003)

For Shearline Engineering, Life Begins At Thirty

Against the backdrop of doom and gloom being depicted by industrial soothsayers, Cambridgeshire-based Shearline Engineering enjoys reaching its 30th anniversary in 'bullish' mood.

News from Shearline Precision Engineering (14 July 2003)

O'Reilly Releases

 User Application Article  Farnham, UK--Java Data Objects, or JDO, allows Java developers to manage data without any specialized knowledge of the underlying database software or database query languages.

News from O'Reilly (14 July 2003)

Jury Rejects Allegations against Quickturn

San Francisco federal court jury unanimously rejected allegations against Quickturn Design Systems, a Cadence company.

News from Cadence Design Systems (14 July 2003)

Transmitton consolidates its sales team

Fast-track software control company Transmitton has demonstrated its commitment to continued expansion in a highly competitive marketplace by announcing two key appointments within its sales team.

News from Transmitton (14 July 2003)

VISIARC System on a range of mobile phones

 User Application Article  VISIARC System, the only wireless drawing archive swiftly allows professionals to access and view CAD drawings wherever they are, on a range of mobile phones using wireless Internet.

News from Visiarc (14 July 2003)

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