News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 7 December
to Saturday 13 December 2003
Air gauging system measures miniature holes
Air gauging system combines the benefits of pneumatics and electronics for the measurement of miniature holes using low pressure air. Brochure Available
News from Quality Gauging Systems (12 December 2003)
H and S considerations favour electro-mechanics
User Application Article Pneumatics and hydraulics have done the job of linear actuation but H and S considerations now favour electro-mechanical solutions as Robert Caddick, of Danaher Motion explains.
News from Danaher Motion Ltd (12 December 2003)
IT design tools to boost toolmaking competivity
GTMA has successfully applied to participate in a new ICT scoping study, Tooling and Experiential Design Initiative, to assess the possibility of using web-accessible IT design tools.
News from GTMA (12 December 2003)
Pneumatic slim-line clamp provides more power
Pneumatic slim-line power clamp that provides more power in less space has a unique operating mechanism, which is the subject of both UK and international patents.
News from Brauer (12 December 2003)
Five year contract to develop digital control
Invensys has extended a digital control and sensor research and development contract with Oxford's University Technology Centre under a five year, GBP 3.5 million contract signed recently.
News from Invensys (12 December 2003)
Is your machinery lubrication well organised?
User Application Article Either machinery lubrication is organised or it is left to individuals to carry out. No organisation can mean inefficiency and it pays to centralise lubrication information says Andrew Monk.
News from Lubrisolve Engineering Solutions (12 December 2003)
Wide strapping machine packs all products
User Application Article In a bespoke solution for a leading furniture manufacturer a wide strapping machine gives the company the flexibility to strap its full range of products.
News from Mosca Direct (12 December 2003)
EdgeCAM certified for Autodesk Inventor 8 Software
EdgeCAM Solid Machinist from Pathtrace that demonstrates the highest levels of robustness, quality and interoperability has gained certification for Autodesk Inventor 8 software.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (12 December 2003)
Handbook offers guidance on ATEX Directives
The recent implementation of the ATEX Directives has resulted in an automation company publishing a handbook on the subject, to offer help and guidance on the use and installation of products.
News from Phoenix Contact (12 December 2003)
E-mail newsletter keeps tabs on safety legislation
In May 2003 the UK Government published proposals to legislate against death caused by management failure. Further developments will be reported in a Safety Update e-mail newsletter from Pilz.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (12 December 2003)
Safety controller simplifies safety monitoring
User Application Article Safety controller that monitors safety functions on four laser cutting machines allow changes to be made quickly, without getting involved with the complex software within the machine controller.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (12 December 2003)
Viton seals offer higher resistance to lubricants
Offering higher resistance to acids, lubricants and wear, a range of Viton seals offers a cost effective and high performance alternative to traditional Nitrile seals.
News from Serco Ryan (12 December 2003)
Rotary shaft Viton seals offer higher performance
Rotary shaft seals using Viton material provide a higher performance alternative to traditional Nitrile seals which tend to fail prematurely when exposed to modern synthetic oils.
News from Serco Ryan (12 December 2003)
Lubrication transfer pump offers many options
With multiple porting options, various mounting configurations, a choice of drive motors plus other standard options, a lubrication/fuel transfer pump offers useful flexibility.
News from Tuthill Pump Group (12 December 2003)
Plastic hand wheels and crank handles are clean
A range of plastic hand wheels and crank handles with steel inserts is ideal for upgrading equipment for use in clean environments. Brochure Available
News from WDS (12 December 2003)
Giant servo motors offer torques up to 3000Nm
Giant servo motors and amplifiers offer torques up to 3000Nm, making them suitable for new application areas in addition to their use as servo motors for machine tools. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (12 December 2003)
Pathtrace named as Autodesk's Preferred Partner
Pathtrace today announced that it has been selected as Autodesk's Global Preferred CAM Partner.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (12 December 2003)
CAD/CAM agent helped toolmaker meet short deadline
User Application Article Superior support from a Delcam reseller helped a mould and die maker to meet an urgent deadline for producing a rubber boot mould within five weeks. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (11 December 2003)
3D CMMs provide complete freedom of movement
Latest range of high-performance and user-friendly 3D CMMs provide complete freedom of movement, as there are no wires or mechanical links between the super-light handy probe and measurement device.
News from French Technology Press Bureau (11 December 2003)
Blast cabinet variant etches glass, sculptures
User Application Article Blast cabinet variant is able to etch flat plate glass and, via a removable turntable, also allows larger items of glass or stone sculptures to be blasted in a conventional manner. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (11 December 2003)
'Static map' to pinpoint and eliminate static
User Application Article Following a seminar, Sony engineers are putting together a "static map" of the whole production process as part of their plan to eliminate static hot-spots. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (11 December 2003)
Linear powered CNC sliding head beats cam auto
Using linear motor technology and optimising the structure of the slideway has produced a CNC sliding head automatic that is up to 40% faster than a cam automatic on parts up to 4mm diameter. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (11 December 2003)
Automotive standard modular centre can flow turn
Developed to meet automotive production line work, a modular slant bed turning centre can perform specialist processes such as flow turning and can carry out on-board process correction.
News from StarragHeckert UK (11 December 2003)
Measuring water vapour need not take days
Water vapour transmission meter can measure water vapour quickly and accurately to better than one part per million and is ideal for quality control systems as well as laboratory work.
News from Versaperm (11 December 2003)
Robot supplier invests in Chinese location
Automation and materials-handling expert Wittmann has begun building a new factory in China and is expecting a number of large robot-supply contracts for the moulding of automotive textile parts.
News from Wittmann UK (11 December 2003)
Flashback arrestor worked for 30 years
User Application Article Whilst moving some gas cylinders a flashback arrestor used on oxy-acetylene welding equipment was broken - apparently it had functioned perfectly for some 30 years.
News from Witt Gas Techniques (11 December 2003)
Low Cost Interim Verification to USP788
Parenteral drug manufacturers seeking an economical interim verification of particle counter performance in accordance with USP Monograph 788, can now achieve this using Duke Scientific's PHARM-TROL.
News from Brookhaven Instruments (UK) (11 December 2003)
New Calibration Equipment Source: Hire Or Purchase
The Calibration Trade Centre is the new UK source for all calibration equipment, whether for purchase, hire, or for advertising used equipment sales: browse available equipment on the website.
News from Calibration Trade Centre (11 December 2003)
Qualification And Approval Of Bluetooth Products
Cetecom Spain has partnered with Logitech Europe SA to qualify and get regulatory approval for Logitech products.
News from Cetecom (11 December 2003)
Versatile Digital Strain Cards Launched
DSC employs state-of-the-art surface-mount electronics technology to provide a stable, low-cost, programmable, digital conditioning amplifier suitable for most strain gauge devices. Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies (11 December 2003)
Purge Monitor Improves Quality In Welded Pipe Work
User Application Article Condaire, Incorporated in St Louis, Missouri, USA, had problems with the purging of critical pipework, with welds oxidising in spite of following correct weld procedures. Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (11 December 2003)
Multi-Lane Label Checker Enables Better QA
A new ultrasonic sensor system being introduced by Leuze Mayser is purpose-designed for the simultaneous monitoring of multiple lanes of labels held on a single web. Brochure Available
News from Leuze Mayser (11 December 2003)
Break The Purification Bottleneck With Mettler
Those involved in the analysis and purification of large numbers of compounds could benefit by investing in Supercritical Fluid Chromatography (SFC). Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (11 December 2003)
Novatek and CSole Partnership for LIMS
Novatek International, a dynamic company that offers a broad range of compliant software solutions to Pharmaceuticals, Biotechs, Chemicals, Biologicals, Contract labs and Medical Industries.
News from Novatek International (11 December 2003)
High Temperature Mobile Phase Technique At Pittcon
High Temperature Liquid Chromatography (HTLC) specialist, Selerity Technologies Inc, will be unveiling the latest developments in temperature control at Pittcon 2004 in Chicago.
News from Selerity Technologies (11 December 2003)
Life Testers Compress Development Time
Thermotron Industries has developed a range of Highly Accelerated Life Testers (HALT) designed to compress development time needed to get new electronic and avionics products and into production.
News from Thermotron Industries (11 December 2003)
Precious Metals Analysis Spectrometry Capability
The ARL Fire Assay Analyzer is an optical emission spectrometer that provides fast, reliable analysis of precious metals at trace levels in fire assay lead button.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (11 December 2003)
Javelin Express Columns for Robust Screening
Thermo Electron Corporation introduces a new HPLC column designed for high throughput screening.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (11 December 2003)
Portable Audio Analyzer Replaces Bench Test Models
TerraSonde has created a device that can effectively any stereo digital audio signal and also is capable of generating a low-noise digital signal, all at 24 bit/96k resolution.
News from TerraSonde (11 December 2003)
New Chairman For UKIVA
Mark Williamson, Director of Firstsight Vision, the largest vision components supplier in the U.K., was elected as the new chairman of the UK Industrial Vision Association (UKIVA) at the recent AGM.
News from UK Industrial Vision Association (11 December 2003)
Multiple measurements allow precise lifting
User Application Article Whether it's a bridge or a whole building, a novel synchronous lifting system lifts, lowers or positions completely automatically to a high degree of accuracy.
News from Enerpac (11 December 2003)
Laser sensors detect small objects reliably
Laser sensors feature a mechanically adjustable sensing cutoff point that allows them to reliably detect extremely small objects with relatively low reflectivity such as verifying punched holes.
News from Banner Engineering (10 December 2003)
Silos fit in with innovative factory design
User Application Article For award winning company, which recently invented a system to displace conventional stretch and shrink pallet wrap systems, an innovative factory design required storage silos to conform too.
News from Braby (10 December 2003)
Lasers measure extruded profiles in real time
Laser-based system uses a multi-camera gauge head to measure extruded profiles, in real-time, to assure product quality during the extrusion process.
News from Beta LaserMike (10 December 2003)
Trapped-key safety systems distributed in Germany
Trapped-key safety systems provider Castell is now distributing its products in Germany, Austria and Switzerland under its own banner, through its sister company CEF Safety Systems BV.
News from Castell Safety International (10 December 2003)
Intelligent amplifiers suit strain gauge sensors
Surface-mounting intelligent strain gauge amplifiers and controllers are specifically designed for weighing applications but useful for a range of other jobs, too. Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies (10 December 2003)
Long screw linear drive has low noise profile
Having a very low operational noise profile, long screw driven linear drive claims increase in product life and for the first time the facility to adjust slide-bushing play.
News from Danaher Motion Ltd (10 December 2003)
Precision screw forming challenges screw grinding
Precision screw forming enables the manufacture of cold-formed, non-ground ball screws of superior precision to that of the common rolled and ground ball screw.
News from Danaher Motion Ltd (10 December 2003)
Double-wing filter reduces operating noise
User Application Article PVC compounding market leaders Doeflex Vinyl has just taken delivery of a new Dustcheck solution that has seen operating noise levels drop and effective use made of internal space.
News from Dustcheck (10 December 2003)
Disentangler feeds out springs at up to 200/min
Small pressure springs are a tiny but vital part in numerous modern products and disentangling and feeding can be a problem, solved now by a disentangler that feeds up to 200 springs/min.
News from Elscint Automation (10 December 2003)
Conveyor pulley lagging helps minimise belt slips
Light-duty conveyor pulley lagging helps minimize belt slippage and extend pulley life in light/medium-duty conveyor systems using pulleys as small as 2in (50mm) in diameter.
News from Flexco (Flexible Steel Lacing Company) (10 December 2003)
Miniature transducers fit into tight spaces
Miniature displacement transducers for the accurate measurement of small displacements are suitable for applications where lack of space had previously been a constraint. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (10 December 2003)
Subcontractor tools up for offshore opportunities
Setting its sights on an increasing share of the specialist offshore sector, a subcontractor has invested in a Daewoo Puma 500MB chucking lathe, to increase turning capacity.
News from Brauer (10 December 2003)
Walter to work with ICAM on tool data interface
ICAM Technologies Corporation developer and supplier of advanced NC post-processing software has signed a strategic marketing agreement with Walter Informationssysteme GmbH.
News from ICAM Technologies (10 December 2003)
Mix and dispense according to choice
Benchtop meter, mix and dispense machines offer three levels of control packages give a choice between fully automated, semi automated or very basic operator controlled dispensing.
News from Liquid Control Corp (10 December 2003)
UK university invests in laser melt research
Liverpool University is the first UK based institution to install selective laser melting technology for research into the manufacture of micro-heat exchangers and ultra-light components. Brochure Available
News from MCP Tooling Technologies (10 December 2003)
Water-cooled micro head welds small bore tube
Water-cooled micro welding head orbitally welds small bore tube and micro weld fittings used in the fabrication of high purity SS pipelines for the semi-conductor and electronics industry.
News from Orbimatic (10 December 2003)
Industrial overview: broad geographic upturn in Q3
Manufacturing output in the USA, Japan and Western Europe grew by 0.8% in third quarter with the US rise causing no surprise, but only modest economic growth is powering trends in Japan and W Europe.
News from Oxford Economic Forecasting (10 December 2003)
Third of metal fabricators are optimistic for 2004
With sales set to fall an average 1.3% and profit margins likely to remain steady at 3.0%, a market analysis says that the metal fabricators market looks set for a mixed year in 2004.
News from Plimsoll Publishing (10 December 2003)
Confront the challenge of demonstrating competency
To meet the requirements of the evolving standards and the needs of the regulatory authorities, companies and company personnel are required to demonstrate competencies.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (10 December 2003)
Simulation firm to sell distribution-fit software
Saker Solutions announced that they have agreed to a deal with Averill Law and Associates to market their distribution-fitting software ExpertFit in the UK.
News from Saker Solutions (10 December 2003)
User friendly interface simplifies weld inspection
Process control and weld inspection systems, with simple programming and user-friendly graphical interface, provide users with the ability to ensure that all products are within tolerance.
News from Servo-Robot (10 December 2003)
Production grinder company adds to US distributors
Service Network has added Machine Tool Specialties, to cover Michigan, and Dynatech, to cover eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and southeastern New York in the USA.
News from Service Network (10 December 2003)
Chinese electronics group adopts MPM
Tecnomatix has announced that Artesyn Technologies will use eMPower solutions to shorten new product introduction times and support a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment in China.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies (10 December 2003)
Wyko to distribute THK motion control products
THK has announced that its range of products is now to be distributed in the UK by Wyko Industrial Services, extending its current network.
News from THK UK (10 December 2003)
TUV and Omron establish specialist partner deal
TUV International and Omron Electronics have entered into a Specialist Partner agreement covering the UK and Ireland.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (10 December 2003)
Infrared heaters intended for industrial use
Commercial and industrial infrared heaters, designed for buildings that can be difficult to heat, projects a safe directional energy that only produces heat when it contacts a person or object.
News from Victory (Heatlight Technology) (10 December 2003)
Mould and die CAD/CAM adapted for stone cutting
User Application Article CAD/CAM software developed for the plastics injection die and mould industry has been skilfully adapted to help create the stonework designs for a national memorial.
News from Vero International Software (10 December 2003)
Retrofit press brake controller operates 32 axes
Retrofit press brake controllers are capable of operating up to 32 axis of motion control and allow for easy file sharing and exchange of programs over a standard computer network.
News from Zakron Industries (10 December 2003)
Kick assets into shape with Asset-i
We understand that watching over your assets is not the highest priority - but an essential business process that will save time, improve accuracy and reduce costs.
News from ExPD (10 December 2003)
New Matrix LIMS Software Unveiled at Pittcon 2004
New Matrix LIMS Software Unveiled at Pittcon 2004 (Booth 654, Pittcon, March 8-11 2004, Chicago, USA) Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe (10 December 2003)
Cost-effective borer retrofit control updated
Designed specifically as a cost-effective retrofit system that fills the gap between manual and CNC operation, a control that has transformed the performance of manual borers has been updated.
News from ACI (UK) ( 9 December 2003)
Holding a special form thread within microns in SS
User Application Article There is a small threaded SS part made at CAM-C Engineering that would worry the life out of lathe setters and inspection unless the most suitable CNC lathe could be identified to do the job.
News from Colchester-Harrison ( 9 December 2003)
Retrofit kit tracks wafers in production
Easy-to-install retrofit kit features wafer readers, which read alphanumeric and 2D matrix codes for the purpose of tracking wafers through the production process. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK ( 9 December 2003)
Cognex makes agreement with automation company
Cognex has recently concluded a worldwide cooperation agreement with the German company, Johann A. Krause Maschinenfabrik to work closely together on technical issues in the future. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK ( 9 December 2003)
Robotics and vision systems perfectly combined
User Application Article Vision system hardware and software solutions have allowed an Italian company to develop robotic systems with integrated vision for object identification, quality control and assembly. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK ( 9 December 2003)
Deploy effective customer support solutions
An IT assurance service helps manufacturers to understand what is needed to correctly define IT requirements, select applications and vendors, and roll out the improved customer support system.
News from Enigma Business Consultants ( 9 December 2003)
Emerson Process Management gets closer to Huntsman
Emerson Process Management and the Huntsman Group of Companies in Europe are further developing their close working relationship.
News from Emerson Process Management ( 9 December 2003)
Roughing and finishing needs no head change
For press tool and mould and die manufacture, a travelling gantry machining centre with a new five-axis milling head eliminates the need for head-changing to complete roughing and finishing.
News from Forest-line ( 9 December 2003)
Rugged level sensors extend optical range
Stainless steel industrial grade liquid level sensors have no moving parts and feature infrared technology for enhanced reliability, efficiency and long life in a variety of liquids.
News from Gentech International ( 9 December 2003)
Advanced manufacturing kit gives free access
An advanced manufacturing kit provides GTMA member companies with the opportunity not only of receiving training on the latest manufacturing software, but of using it free for a year.
News from GTMA ( 9 December 2003)
Holmes moves multi-spindle operations to Wickman
The need to increase manufacturing capacity to meet booming demand for its machine collets has led Holmes UK to move its multi-spindle machine tools and spares operations to Wickman Coventry.
News from Holmes UK ( 9 December 2003)
Clean room ionising blower uses cross flow fans
The product of an extensive R and D programme, cleanroom ionising blower meets the environmental criteria of high specification cleanrooms and the demand for ionisation in electronics industries. Brochure Available
News from Meech International ( 9 December 2003)
High resolution device measures quickly
Boasting the highest resolution in the industry, a miniature displacement measurement device has an ultra high sampling speed of just 25 microseconds.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK ( 9 December 2003)
12V cordless drill/driver beats bigger tools
A 12-volt cordless drill/driver that can outperform corded 4.0 A and 4.5 A drills in many applications is ideal for drilling, tapping, and driving screws in a wide variety of applications.
News from Metabo ( 9 December 2003)
Western European output to rise over three years
Industrial output - excluding 'high-tech' manufacturing - is expected to rise in Western Europe during the next three years, say economists.
News from Oxford Economic Forecasting ( 9 December 2003)
Power 'outages' may mean more heavy machine tools
Following the 'power outages' in Europe and the US, a Czech machine tool builder is readying itself for the next round of new power station building and seeks new US and UK agents.
News from Skoda Machine Tool ( 9 December 2003)
Space saving, material handling problem solved
Another material handling problem has been solved with the launch of a space saving, air slide table, designed for pick and place use where space is limited but long, accurate strokes are wanted.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 9 December 2003)
Compact pressure controller and sensor introduced
Requests from the electronics and semi-conductor industries for a compact pressure controller with a small lightweight pressure sensor have been answered.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 9 December 2003)
Flexible 5-axis HMC system replaces transfer lines
User Application Article By changing to five-axis machining on a HMC DaimlerChrysler has been able to adopt single cycle production techniques for finish machining its high high performance V-series engines.
News from StarragHeckert UK ( 9 December 2003)
Collaborators collaborate!
This year 20% of all UK construction projects and up to 40% of those over ?10m are predicted to use project collaboration tools. Brochure Available
News from CIRIA ( 9 December 2003)
Talks And Workshops at Software Users symposium
The CDS 2004 Waters Software Users symposium offers talks and workshops about the latest developments on laboratory informatics and compliance.
News from Creon Lab Control ( 9 December 2003)
Pioneering Diskless Computer Technology
m+p international has successfully completed a project to establish secure, remote network integration for vibration test controllers and analysis systems at the Y-12 National Security Complex.
News from M+P International ( 9 December 2003)
pH/Ion Meter for the QA Lab
Easily and comfortably with the 781 pH/Ion Meter you can measure pH values and determine the content of different ions using ion-selective electrodes. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 9 December 2003)
Hand Held Temperature and Humidity Measurement
The measurement of humidity and temperature is very important in many areas of industry but also in biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical applications.
News from Tau Competence ( 9 December 2003)
Technical Applicational Implementation Consultancy
TAU Consult helps to define the task and develop the laboratory concept and guides the companies to a solution.
News from Tau Competence ( 9 December 2003)
M8 picofast Connectors in a Right Angle PCB Mount
Turck has announced the immediate availability of the 3, 4 and 6-pin M8 picofast PCB mount receptacles.
News from Turck ( 9 December 2003)
National Instruments IVI drivers for TTi QL
National Instruments IVI drivers are now available for the QL Series of high-performance laboratory bench power supplies from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments).
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 9 December 2003)
New Magnetic Scanner Allows Improved Access
Phoenix Inspection Systems has launched a new version of its popular Magman scanner.
News from Phoenix Inspection Systems ( 9 December 2003)
New downloadable toolkit for XAP2 processor
SDK allows evaluation of royalty-free processor for ASIC and FPGA projects meets rising demand for greater integration and reconfigurability in electronic products
News from Cambridge Consultants ( 9 December 2003)
Flat pack silo solves extruder's storage problems
User Application Article For those manufacturers that need a cost effective entry solution for their storage facilities, the flat pack silo is the answer, as a contract extruder discovered recently.
News from Braby ( 8 December 2003)
Service pack supports latest design packages
Service Pack 1 for AutoVue 17.1, that provides quick and easy access to data without authoring applications and regardless of format, supports the latest versions of design packages.
News from Cimmetry Systems ( 8 December 2003)
Dies supplied for pilot production and lab tests
Extrusion dies for laboratory applications such as extrusion rheometry are supplied as part of a tailor-made extrusion die service for many laboratory instruments and pilot plant processes. Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies ( 8 December 2003)
Software change brought machining diversification
User Application Article Changing software enabled a machine shop to to reduce its dependence on the automotive industry, with almost 30% of its business now coming from new aerospace customers. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 8 December 2003)
Reverse jet dust control filters take heavy load
Reverse jet dust control filters, designed specifically for handling heavy dust loads and large air volumes, have a filter body that is over 60% smaller than conventional bag filters.
News from Dustcheck ( 8 December 2003)
Small solenoid switch offers high locking force
All the key designer benefits of small size, high holding force and robust metal construction are provided by a solenoid-locking switch that has a substantial 1600N of holding force.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) ( 8 December 2003)
Jenoptik Laser, Optik, Systeme owns Jenoptik LDT
Jenoptik Laser, Optik, Systeme GmbH will be running Jenoptik LDT GmbH as a 100 percent owned subsidiary with immediate effect.
News from Jenoptik ( 8 December 2003)
Software designed to optimise punching, profiling
Designed to optimize all the features of a CNC punch press, a suite of software includes post processors for all types of machines including laser, plasma-arc, oxy-fuel gas and water jet.
News from Lantek Sheet Metal Solutions ( 8 December 2003)
Motion controller offers high positioning accuracy
Latest addition to a family of motion controllers integrated motion controller/driver offering outstanding positioning trajectory accuracy and exceptional programming functionality. Brochure Available
News from Micro-Controle Spectra-Physics ( 8 December 2003)
Safety relays' versatility simplifies ordering
Several new safety relays, with the emphasis on versatility, such that ordering and stockholding is now considerably easier for machine builders who are assembling machines for export.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 8 December 2003)
Wire management expertise streamlines production
Seven-page colour brochure, published in English, French, German and Italian, summarises how expertise in wire management can assist OEM contractors streamline production lines.
News from Panduit ( 8 December 2003)
'Plug and play' sensors have memory chips
Latest developments in 'plug and play' sensor technology includes embedded memory chip holding technical data, which describes the sensor's specific characteristics. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 8 December 2003)
Free CD-ROM helps machine safety circuits conform
A free CD-ROM is being issued to help engineers design and integrate a range of safety relay modules into safety circuits whilst conforming to the relevant safety standards.
News from Schmersal UK ( 8 December 2003)
EDM versatility sharpens blade output
User Application Article A novel company, run on co-operative principles and owned by its 250-strong workforce, is making a capital success of manufacturing surgical blades with the help of the latest EDM technology.
News from Sodi-Tech edm ( 8 December 2003)
Get prepared for a cold winter
In today's climate of power shortages such as the ones experienced in London, in Italy and in the USA in 2003, having a fully portable source of back up heat has to be a priority issue.
News from Scott Products ( 8 December 2003)
Software collects data from vast range of devices
Latest suite of data acquisition and control software collects data from sensors and equipment, including thermocouples, pressure transducers, Ethernet, USB and Modbus devices.
News from Windmill Software ( 8 December 2003)
Serial to TCP, UDP modules join, extend networks
Major update has been made to range of Industrial Ethernet converters designed to industrial specifications and including total galvanic isolation between the serial ports.
News from Westermo Data Communications ( 8 December 2003)
Secure Link Protects Against Illegal Data Tapping
To safeguard the transmission of data across fibre optic networks, an advanced security monitoring system is now available from Radiodetection.
News from Radiodetection ( 8 December 2003)
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