News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 14 December
to Saturday 20 December 2003
Exhausters/blowers supplied as standard or special
A new generation of regenerative exhausters/blowers suitable for conveying both air and gas is available as standard products or for high temperatures/pressures and corrsoive gases. Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries (19 December 2003)
Analogue output PCI card has attractive price
A 16-channel, 16-bit output PCI card is the first design in the MCC range to feature analogue output and is being offered at a very attractive price, says the company. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (19 December 2003)
Temperature control valves are self-actuating
Self-actuating temperature control valves have been developed to provide reliable control of fluid temperatures in areas of high vibration and extreme ambient conditions. Brochure Available
News from AMOT (19 December 2003)
High strength, extra clean steels up performance
Latest generation of high strength, extra clean steels is designed to help meet the demand for improved vehicle and component performance and is supported multi-metal stockholding service. Brochure Available
News from Corus Group (Automotive) (19 December 2003)
Warehouse crane has variable speeds in all axes
User Application Article An automated crane system, designed to move and stack ISO steel containers for a warehouse, features inverter controls, providing variable speeds for motion in all directions.
News from Demag Cranes and Components (19 December 2003)
DC injection braking system stops m/c tool quickly
DC injection braking system, provides operator safeguarding on machine tools, which in critical situations would otherwise not stop quickly enough to prevent serious injury.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (19 December 2003)
Getting off the ground - 100 years ago yesterday
Readers may be interested to read of some of the background to the production of two replicas of the original Wright Brothers' aircraft (not the usual manufacturingtalk subject I know - Ed).
News from Fluent (19 December 2003)
Jenoptik technology group acquires Wahl Optoparts
The Jenoptik technology group has boosted the optics line of its Photonics business division, acquiring 100 percent of shares in Wahl Optoparts.
News from Jenoptik (19 December 2003)
Control system minimises heating fuel consumption
User Application Article Overlaying a SCADA control package onto a half-installed control system produced an energy management system that is minimising heating fuel consumption at a huge warehousing complex. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (19 December 2003)
Robot supplier strengthens arc welding sales team
Bringing with him fifteen years' experience in robotic system sales, Henk Leerink has joined Banbury-based Motoman Robotics (UK) as part of the team selling robotic arc welding systems.
News from Motoman Robotics (UK) (19 December 2003)
Significant CNC investment broadens drives scope
Following a significant investment in the latest high capacity CNC machines,a supplier of custom-built motor/gearboxes, can now supply special output motor spindles and gearbox shafts. Brochure Available
News from Parvalux Electric Motors (19 December 2003)
Fast response and on time deliveries win work
The ability to respond quickly and to schedule with components of the correct quality have enabled Target Precision to establish a successful working partnership with Wenham Engineering.
News from Target Precision (19 December 2003)
UCIMU reports "hesitant signs of recovery"
The preliminary final figures for 2003 and the forecasts for 2004 for the Italian machine tools, report "hesitant signs of recovery", but the Italian domestic demand will remain flat in 2004.
News from UCIMU (19 December 2003)
Vee tool forms and bends in CNC punch presses
Spring loaded cylindrical vee form tool allows CNC punch press users to integrate bending operations such as radius, square flaps or hinge forms up to 25mm high by 25mm wide during the punching cycle.
News from Wilson Tool International (19 December 2003)
Tube Alignment Tool Saves Time And Money
Cost savings and increased productivity can be achieved by the introduction of the centrator Tube Alignment Tool.
News from Weldlogic Europe (19 December 2003)
Latest developments at Royal Armouries Focus Group
The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds was the impressive host to the latest eg focus group, which brought together team leaders and senior managers from financial services organisations.
News from eg Solutions (19 December 2003)
High-Current Gate Driver IC For 3-Phase Motors
Allegro MicroSystems has introduced a new 3-phase motor controller IC with high-current gate-drive capability, the A3938 drives a wide range of power discrete n-channel MOSFETs.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (19 December 2003)
DTT Opta Unveiled Is Flexible And Sophisticated
The latest generation of Crane Electronics' torque indicator and data collector product, TorqueStar Opta, has been designed to offer more flexibility than any other similar product on the market. Brochure Available
News from Crane Electronics (19 December 2003)
CSols Launches New Website
CSols' new website is both informative and accessible, providing users with a comprehensive overview of integrating laboratory systems and instruments. Brochure Available
News from CSols (19 December 2003)
Success Highlighted at Malvern Instruments
Malvern Instruments' export achievements were highlighted during a visit by HRH the Duke of York to the company's headquarters in Malvern UK on 11 December 2003.
News from Malvern Instruments (19 December 2003)
New Director Predicts End of Project Extranet
Alec Milton, an associate director of consulting engineer Arup, has been made a director of Oasys Limited, the software house of Arup.
News from Oasys (19 December 2003)
Sira Launches Innovative New Training Package
Sira's Safety Compliance business will be launching its new training package on Stand 17 at HazardEx 2004.
News from Sira (19 December 2003)
Thermo Electron Introduces X Series ICP-MS
Thermo Electron (NYSE:TMO) will launch a series of complete instrument packages to facilitate elemental speciation analyses of liquid samples at Pittcon 2004, booth # 1475.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (19 December 2003)
UKIVA Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The UK Industrial Vision Association (UKIVA) celebrates the 10th anniversary of the IPOT and Machine Vision exhibitions in February 2004 by hosting two days of free seminars.
News from UK Industrial Vision Association (19 December 2003)
Leak-Tight Connectors Put The Seal On Leak Testing
Uson has introduced the PrexSEALS range of standard and custom connectors,providing fast and positive test connections to everything from industrial parts to small medical devices.
News from Uson (19 December 2003)
Calibration machine solves gauge inventory problem
User Application Article Controlling the inventory of a wide variety of measuring and gauging tools was a problem until the user installed a calibration machine with calibration recall software.
News from Bowers Metrology UK (18 December 2003)
Tailor welded aluminium blanks to reduce costs
User Application Article Corus has begun supplying Audi's new Lamborghini Gallardo with the world's first production ready aluminium tailor welded blank designed to further reduce vehicle body weight and assembly costs. Brochure Available
News from Corus Group (Automotive) (18 December 2003)
On-line data translation takes on Wildfire, Rhino
On-line data translation service can now translate CAD files from PTC's Wildfire release of Pro/Engineer and from Rhino as well as reading and writing ACIS data from and to AutoCAD. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (18 December 2003)
CAM supports extreme time-to-market demands
User Application Article A vital tool to help the team produce parts for its F1 cars under the intense time-to-market pressures is a suite of manufacturing software that is easy to use on the shopfloor. Brochure Available
News from Alphacam (18 December 2003)
Spin tester checks rare earth magnets
To check the balance of rotary magnet assemblies a rare earth magnet manufacturer has installed spin-testing machine to check concentricity at speeds up to 18,000 rpm.
News from Precision Magnetics (18 December 2003)
Real time data used to optimise production control
User Application Article Using standard contyrol components, a company employs real time production data as probably the most potent tool for optimising control of production processes like assembly and packaging. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (18 December 2003)
High availability RAID store costs under GBP10,000
Provider of integrated data storage solutions has developed a range of dedicated SAN solutions, starting at 1 TB of high availability RAID storage for under GBP 10,000.
News from NCE Computer Group (Europe) (18 December 2003)
Cornerstone joins Need SPeeD reseller channel
Cornerstone Technology, dedicated to advancing mold design technology, has joined ImpactXoft's Need SPeeD reseller channel programme, focussing on automotive and consumer goods manufacturers.
News from ImpactXoft Corp (18 December 2003)
Spatter shield extends welding equipment life
Welding torch dip uses dry film technology to produce a non-stick coating, which protects welding equipment by preventing the build-up of spatter.
News from Stevens Industrial Services (18 December 2003)
Project to improve forming and forging technolgy
Two of the UK's top materials research organisations are collaborating on a project to improve the design and manufacture of forged and formed products.
News from TWI (The Welding Institute) (18 December 2003)
Hybrid pick and place robots could be much cheaper
Robot researchers have used kinematic theory to produce a hybrid "rapid pick and place" robot that draws useful traits from parallel and series robots and costs a third less.
News from University of Warwick (18 December 2003)
Tap holder eliminates synchronisation errors
Designed to eliminate synchronisation errors in thread production on CNC machines, a tap holder provides a minimum length compensation of +/-0.5mm on pressure and tension.
News from Walter GB (18 December 2003)
Work in clean air without a clean room
A low cost solution to the problem of providing clean manufacturing zones, without building a 'clean room' is to use a bench with its own local clean air environment.
News from WorkPoint Environments (18 December 2003)
Morgan's Contract For Multi-Slit Rolling Process
Morgan Construction Company has received a contract from Cheng Ho Hsing Heavy Industries Taiwan, to implement the multi-slit rolling of rebar.
News from Morgan Construction Company (18 December 2003)
Accomplishments and strong momentum for Webplan
Webplan Closes Year of Key Accomplishments and Heads into 2004 With Strong Momentum
News from Webplan Corporation (18 December 2003)
DADiSP helps Jasper Engines and Transmissions
User Application Article DADiSP helps Jasper Engines and Transmissions to stay ahead of the competition. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (18 December 2003)
Clarion Electronics Cuts Design Time in Half
User Application Article Clarion Electronics Cuts Design Time in Half with Product Lifecycle Management from IBM and Dassault Systemes
News from IBM (18 December 2003)
Microsoft Announces ISV CRM launch partners
Microsoft Business Solutions CRM opens up development opportunities around vertical markets and horizontal applications
News from Microsoft Dynamics (18 December 2003)
Microsoft launches CRM globally
Microsoft Business Solutions launches Customer Relationship Management globally
News from Microsoft Dynamics (18 December 2003)
Anniversary Catalogue
Brookfield Engineering and Brookfield Viscometers celebrate 70 successful years of viscometer production with a special anniversary catalogue,featuring their entire ranage.
News from Brookfield Viscometers (18 December 2003)
Ministry Of Defence Adds Delcam's PS-Team System
User Application Article Delcam's PS-Team collaboration system has been chosen to support a critical element of the Ministry of Defence's pilot "Whole Fleet Management" concept. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (18 December 2003)
MGCplus Processor Module Enhances Communication
The latest development of HBM's ML70 module enables the inclusion of information from the global positioning system (GPS) to enhance mobile data acquisition. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (18 December 2003)
P.D James Open LGC's New Forensic DNA Laboratories
New LGC laboratories in Runcorn will enable the company to meet the growing demand for DNA forensic services throughout the UK and will also enable them to offer faster turn round times.
News from LGC (18 December 2003)
Alliance Raises Standard For DMPK Screening
LGC and Pharmidex have formed a strategic alliance that raises the standard for DMPK (Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics) screening services.
News from LGC (18 December 2003)
Radisys To Expand Carrier Grade Linux Portfolio
HP and RadiSys announced today an agreement in which HP will incorporate RadiSys blade servers into their carrier-grade Linux portfolio for the telecommunications and service provider market.
News from RadiSys Corporation (18 December 2003)
Safeforce In Your Pocket
Safeforce has unveiled its new pocket guide catalogue with access to over 40 product lines supporting operations involving gas detection, respiratory protection, specialist access and more.
News from Safeforce (18 December 2003)
Newly Enhanced Audio Control Software
Audio Precision has introduced a new control software package for its 2700 Series family of audio test instruments, offering a high degree of flexibility in controlling test parameters.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (18 December 2003)
Rugged PC-Based Data-Acquisition Platform
A new, PC-based data-acquisition platform from Yokogawa delivers rugged industrial and portable measurements in a modular networked architecture.
News from Yokogawa UK (18 December 2003)
Remove hassle from out-sourcing castings
Building on its success in sourcing high quality turned parts from low cost base countries a service has now extended to cover a wide range of cast components. Brochure Available
News from Blue Diamond Technologies (17 December 2003)
Measuring arm order placed after show review
An order for a Series 3000i CimCore portable measuring arm worth GBP 34,000 was won by EuroPac Metrology from toolmaker GB Engineering, which had reviewed similar products at Inspex 2004 show.
News from Europac Metrology (17 December 2003)
Fire suppression system uses Halon replacement
Automatic fire suppression unit, suitable for B and C Fire Classifications, uses a clean and environmentally friendly 'drop-in' replacement for outlawed Halon pressurised with nitrogen.
News from Firemaster Extinguisher (17 December 2003)
Fastool project makes good progress on all fronts
Several new members have joined the three year EU-funded GTMA-led Fastool project that aims to create practical solutions to toolroom automation and reduce throughput times by at least 50%.
News from GTMA (17 December 2003)
Two-machine cell to update subcontract machining
General engineering subcontractor Precimax has ordered two MC16.1 horizontal machining centres together with a fully integrated Fastems FMS system Heller Machine Tools. Brochure Available
News from Heller Machine Tools (17 December 2003)
Plastics plugs and end caps close off, protect
More usually associated with plastics fasteners and cable accessories, a supplier has extended its range to include a comprehensive range of plastics plugs and caps. Brochure Available
News from Anixter Components (17 December 2003)
50 project orders won for automation system
Since introducing its Foxboro A2 automation system early in 2003, Invensys has received 57 different project orders representing more than five million dollars in incremental business.
News from Invensys (17 December 2003)
Eliminate static charges in blow moulding
User Application Article Unwanted static charge can cause problems in plastics blow moulding and handling, but a range of static eliminator devices neutralise static charges and save time and costs. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (17 December 2003)
7.7in Windows CE.Net Industrial HMI is powerful
A 7.7in STN unit, available in two different sizes, has been added in the new PowerView/CE Family of Windows CE.NET based HMI touchscreen panels.
News from Nematron Europe (17 December 2003)
Hydraulic bender speeds up profile production
User Application Article CNC hydraulic 6000mm bending machine can store up to 100 different profiles, which the operator can easily select and so offer customers fast turnarounds on steel profiles.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools (17 December 2003)
Flow and pressure calibrator is versatile
Versatile flow and pressure calibrator can be used to set up and qualify gauge, differential pressure or flow testers and to verify the specification of fixed leak masters.
News from Uson Europe (17 December 2003)
Bite protcol tester now supporting Bluetooth
BITE supports the development of new V1.2 devices and will be the reference conformance tester for qualification of Bluetooth V1.2 products and components.
News from Cetecom (17 December 2003)
HPC Engineers Supermarket Service To Key Customers
HPC (Services) offers a complete machining and assembly operation described as a contract machined component superstore.
News from HPC (Services) (17 December 2003)
Bite Protocol Tester Now Supporting Bluetooth
BITE is the tool from Cetecom to support the development of new V1.2 devices and will be the reference conformance tester for qualification of Bluetooth V1.2 products and components.
News from Cetecom (17 December 2003)
Electronic controllers for vibratory feeders
Elscint Automation now offers soft start electronic controllers for vibratory feeders.
News from Elscint Automation (17 December 2003)
Low-Flow Calibrator Offers Easy Operation
Two hand-held instruments from InterTech Development quickly and accurately calibrate most makes of pressure-, flow- or vacuum-type production-line leak testers.
News from Intertech Development Company (17 December 2003)
Labtronics And Dataapex Strike Gold
DataApex has joined Labtronics' LimsLink Partnership Program to provide LIMS interfacing solution that can be implemented along with their Clarity Chromatography software.
News from Labtronics (17 December 2003)
Analysis Of Anions In Christmas Beer
Technical Background Article The majority of anions found in beer are a consequence of the water used during the brewing process and strict quality control is required. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (17 December 2003)
Load Cell For On-Board Vehicle Weighing
Thames Side-Maywood has introduced a compact, rugged, trade-approved load cell for 'total body' on-board vehicle weighing.
News from Thames Side Sensors (17 December 2003)
Thermo Electron Wins Award
Thermo Electron received Frost and Sullivan's Life Science Instrument Company of the Year award at a recent event in San Diego.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (17 December 2003)
Ultrasonic Scientific Wins Award
Ultrasonic Scientific has won the award for Best Research Group at the Laboratory News Industry Awards 2003.
News from Ultrasonic Scientific (17 December 2003)
Ultrasonic Scientific Showcases New Product
Debuting at Pittcon 2004 is Ultrasonic Scientific's new Titration Kinetic Analyser high-resolution spectrometer for titration measurements.
News from Ultrasonic Scientific (17 December 2003)
Hungarian mould maker wins European HSM Award
User Application Article Euroform, one of Hungary's leading manufacturers of moulds for rubber and plastics, has won this year's European High Speed Machining Award. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (16 December 2003)
Tools ease difficulties in PCB assembly
Three new tools have been specifically designed and developed to ease an area of difficulty in Printed Circuit Board assembly.
News from DMI International (16 December 2003)
Wise up on control and instrumentation theory
A powerful portfolio of modular training courses are designed to increase customer understanding of control and instrumentation theory, as well as specific Eurotherm products.
News from Eurotherm (16 December 2003)
Two leading academics affiliate with Faraday
Faraday Plastics, the UK's plastics research and development centre, welcomes two of the UK's leading academics to its affiliate community.
News from Faraday Plastics (16 December 2003)
Toolmakers are invited to step into the future
The GTMA is inviting all toolmakers to participate in an R and D scoping study aimed at bringing UK toolmaking into the 21st century by using the latest Knowledge Based Engineering techniques.
News from GTMA (16 December 2003)
Systems modified to disinfect at low temperatures
Medium pressure UV systems for very low temperature applications within the food industry eliminate microorganisms such as Listeria, E. coli and Cryptosporidium from brine chillers.
News from Hanovia (16 December 2003)
Collet chucks changed automatically, on demand
User Application Article In an integrated pick-up spindle cell demonstration, the automatic, robotic changing of collet chucks will be used to adapt the machines for machining three different components.
News from Leader Chuck Systems (16 December 2003)
Mini-moulder saves costs on small parts
At a time when keeping manufacturing costs down is crucial - here's news of a machine which will guarantee significant cost savings to injection moulders. Brochure Available
News from MCP Tooling Technologies (16 December 2003)
Vacuum casting materials have excellent HDT values
Vacuum casting resins with excellent HDT properties plus the ability to pigment resins to match all pantone or RAL colours are now available to produce complex plastics prototypes. Brochure Available
News from MCP Tooling Technologies (16 December 2003)
LIM and LSR materials thin-wall vacuum cast
A technology exists that allows the successful vacuum casting of thin walled parts from highly viscous, thick or thixothropic LIM and LSR materials. Brochure Available
News from MCP Tooling Technologies (16 December 2003)
Laser process fast-prototypes dense metal parts
Up to 100% dense metal prototypes are produced directly from CAD data using a laser-operated process at a rate of typically 5cm3 per hour for dense steel. Brochure Available
News from MCP Tooling Technologies (16 December 2003)
Fixing and fastener range greatly extended
Moss Plastics Parts have greatly extended their range of fastener and fixing products, since purchasing the French Plastivis fasteners business.
News from Moss Plastic Parts (16 December 2003)
Guide covers every aspect of industrial degreasing
A definitive guide to industrial degreasing covers every aspect of industrial degreasing from simple maintenance products to advanced process degreasing solutions. Brochure Available
News from Mykal Industries (16 December 2003)
Complete purging kit ensures quality orbital welds
Internal purging kit can be interfaced to the Orbimat C power supply and the welding cycle will be disabled until the internal gas quality is suitably pure.
News from Orbimatic (16 December 2003)
Mass interconnect products expand PXI versatility
A family of mass interconnect adaptable, modular products allows rapid connectivity of PXI test instrumentation to Devices Under Test (DUTs).
News from Peak Test Services (16 December 2003)
QA software ensures fasteners installation success
Quality Assurance Software option for InsertionLogicT software helps ensure the successful automatic installation of fasteners in fabricated and pressed parts.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools (16 December 2003)
UFB to distribute Sudmo valves in Scotland
UFB (Process Control Solutions), in an agreement with Sudmo UK, offer a local point of contact, rapid response to enquiries and on-site consultancy service to all their Scottish clients. throughout Sc
News from UFB (Process Control Solutions) (16 December 2003)
Adding on latest CNC keeps work at home
User Application Article Adding on extensive CNC milling and turning facilities has seen a grinding services company to win additional high volume work and show successful manufacturing is still viable in UK. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (16 December 2003)
Modular systems check motor drive assemblies
User Application Article The latest generation of motor drive systems is benefiting from advanced functional and flash test systems that are based on a configurable, modular concept.
News from Peak Production Equipment (16 December 2003)
Cutterheads And Components for Boring Machines
User Application Article The Sheffield-based Manufacturing Division of Aker Kvaerner Engineering and Construction has fabricated the forward components for two Tunnel Boring Machines built by Kawasaki.
News from DavyMarkham (16 December 2003)
GPS automatic steering system order placed
CSI Wireless has received an initial US$2.1-million purchase order from RHS for a new GPS-assisted automatic steering system that RHS has named eDrive.
News from Hemisphere GPS (16 December 2003)
Offshore oil sector gains from technology
User Application Article AVEVA research shows 3D design technology delivers benefits to the majority of North Sea oil facilities
News from Aveva Engineering IT (16 December 2003)
Autoscribe Relocates to Meet Demand
On the back of excellent world-wide growth and expansion, leading software systems developer, Autoscribe is relocating to larger, purpose built premises in Riseley. Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe (16 December 2003)
Exstream Joins IBM's ISV Advantage Initiative
Exstream Joins IBM's ISV Advantage Initiative to Help SMB Customers Across a Diverse Range of Industries
News from Exstream Software (16 December 2003)
Open-Loop Current Sensors Operate At 150C
Allegro MicroSystems has added new 50 A and 75 A versions to its ACS750 family of open-loop Hall-effect current sensors.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (16 December 2003)
Costs Reduced for Air Bag Testing
Keithley Instruments has announced availability of its Model 2790-A SourceMeter Airbag Inflator DC Electrical Test System. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (16 December 2003)
Merck Connects with Labtronics
Merck is now transparently transferring sample information and data between their HP LIMS and over 80 chromatography instruments running the EZChrom Elite Chromatography Data System.
News from Labtronics (16 December 2003)
Meaty Solution For Award Winning Butchers
Award winning Scottish butchers D G Lindsay and Sons has improved its processes with the installation of Mettler Toledo's MiRa range of machines. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (16 December 2003)
Wire Speed Monitoring Of ATM Data And RNC
RadiSys has announced the ENP-3504, the industry's first fully integrated PICMG 2.16, dual OC-3c ATM-to-IP gateway line card.
News from RadiSys Corporation (16 December 2003)
Industry Veteran Brings Years Of Sales Expertise
RadiSys, a leading provider of embedded systems, announced Christian Lepiane has joined the company as vice president of worldwide sales.
News from RadiSys Corporation (16 December 2003)
Screen print company wins First Prize
Leading Italian screen print company has won first prize in the Industrial Screen Print category of the prestigious Silver Screen Awards at the recent international Visual Communications 2003 show. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype (15 December 2003)
Affordable tungsten grinder ups weld consistency
Believed to be the most affordable on the market, a tungsten grinder combines quality, affordability, and portability in one product designed to increase the consistency of welding.
News from Diamond Ground Products (15 December 2003)
Soft starters overcome excessive torques
User Application Article Soft starters are overcoming problems associated with excessive torque on start-up with a number of 15kW mixer motors at Kernow Coatings in Cornwall.
News from Fairford Electronics (15 December 2003)
HMCs, not VMCs, machine superbike's engine parts
User Application Article Departing from its established practices, a UK motorcycle manufacturer has installed eight HMCs to machine engine parts for a 2.3litre high performance model that will hit the roads in 2004. Brochure Available
News from Heller Machine Tools (15 December 2003)
Gantry CMMs can also perform light milling
Latest 3 axis gantry CMMs can also be equipped for 5 axis light milling operations, ideal for economic prototype modelling covering a wide range of industrial and engineering products.
News from ITP (15 December 2003)
Waterjet removes plasma sprayed coatings
User Application Article As part of the restoration and repair of gas turbine jet engine components a high pressure water jet system is stripping coatings from turbine components without affecting base metals.
News from KMT Waterjet Systems (15 December 2003)
Printer resists liquids, does not trap dirt
Important features of a two-line printer are that liquid runs easily off the printer and there are no dirt traps, making it ideal for food, pharmaceutical and washdown environments.
News from Linx Printing Technologies (15 December 2003)
Manufacturers say UK government is more positive
UK government's recent Chancellor's Pre-Budget Report demonstrated a more positive approach to the problems facing the manufacturing sector, says MTA.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (15 December 2003)
Reliability analysis optimises maintenance tasking
Maintenance management software uses reliability analysis to guide the user towards optimized preventive maintenance task lists and provides results based upon real data.
News from MaintSmart Software (15 December 2003)
Measurement and automation catalogue launched
A readily accessible details complete line of NI products, including the LabVIEW 7 Express graphical development environment and a full line of data acquisition (DAQ) products. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (15 December 2003)
Combination drill and tap tool saves time, costs
Quick-change, hex drive combination drill and tap are ideally suited for on-site tapping in maintenance and repair, assembly and production where one pass drill/tap saves time and costs.
News from North American Tool Corporation (15 December 2003)
Tug improves health and safety at cable works
User Application Article UK's largest cable manufacturer has recently taken delivery of their third battery powered tug for moving large cable drums and so avoid manual operators developing back injuries.
News from Nu-Star Material Handling (15 December 2003)
Bespoke industrial washing machines visualised
Industrial washing, cleaning and degreasing machinery maker has extensive expertise to design bespoke machines and systems aided by 3D solid modelling.
News from Ransohoff (15 December 2003)
Automation assessment scheme validates competence
Qualification and certification programme for systems integrators and OEMs enables them, through their engineers, to demonstrate competence in automation systems.
News from Rockwell Automation (15 December 2003)
Versatile laser repairs tools, welds components
Designe for the repair of mould tools, laser welding equipment is also intended for manufacture of critical components within the electronics, aerospace, medical and other industries.
News from Weldlogic Europe (15 December 2003)
AVEVA announces shipment of enhanced PDMS
AVEVA announces shipment of enhanced 'next generation' of PDMS to customers.
News from Aveva Engineering IT (15 December 2003)
Jacobs Expands Software Agreement with Aveva
Jacobs to manage worldwide plant design projects with AVEVA's PDMS and VANTAGE Solutions
News from Aveva Engineering IT (15 December 2003)
Autodesk and Aveva Form Strategic Alliance
Autodesk and AVEVA Form Strategic Alliance to Provide Extended Design Software Solution for Plant Industries
News from Aveva Engineering IT (15 December 2003)
Aveva releases VNET navigator
Aveva releases VNET Navigator Integration and Collaboration Solution
News from Aveva Engineering IT (15 December 2003)
Technip adopts Aveva solutions
Technip adopts Aveva solutions in global flexible 'pay per use' licensing system
News from Aveva Engineering IT (15 December 2003)
New Options For Particle Size Analyzer Validation
Malvern Instruments has introduced a new product designed to provide customers with everything they need to plan and execute validation projects for the Mastersizer 2000 particle size analyzer.
News from Malvern Instruments (15 December 2003)
Accurate Results For The Smallest Components
User Application Article The Maxell Europe manufacturing plant in Telford has discovered improved counting accuracy thanks to the installation of a new weighing system. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (15 December 2003)
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