News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 1 February
to Saturday 7 February 2004
Standard drive to boost UK market potential
Aiming for a 25% total market share, across all UK industries, by 2005 a major European electric motor manufacturer is introducing a new standard AC drive.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 6 February 2004)
Materials handling company improves productivity
New technology is reducing paperwork and improving productivity for specialist manufacturer of bespoke materials' handling equipment such as trolleys, stillages and production line equipment.
News from Acres (Willington) ( 6 February 2004)
SS filters offer high security but low maintenance
The first of a range of 316L SS wedge-wire filters are for critical applications where filter failure or collapse is not an option and where product smoothness and consistency is essential.
News from Axium Process ( 6 February 2004)
High speed wire EDM is 20% faster than before
Using a 'zero voltage' generator to increase machining speed while preserving surface integrity, a wire EDM is 20% faster than the previous fastest machine available.
News from Charmilles Technologies Corporation ( 6 February 2004)
UK CNC lathe builder moves into mill-turn centres
'One-hit' machining technology is about to take the well-proven Colchester Tornado 'value for money' philosophy into a new production arena
News from Colchester-Harrison ( 6 February 2004)
High speed frame grabber supports four cameras
Designed for the next generation of high-speed analogue cameras that use the latest progressive scan CCD sensor technology, a frame grabber supports up to four independent cameras.
News from Cognex UK ( 6 February 2004)
Total fluid management programme pays dividends
User Application Article Total fluid management programme devised for a power train manufacturer's factories has yielded a GBP 47,000 saving in cutting tool life in the first year and saved GBP 20,000 on oil filters.
News from Castrol UK ( 6 February 2004)
Even backlighting distribution brightens keyboards
Cost effective, low voltage backlighting solution, for use with all types of membrane switches and keyboards in a wide range of applications, ensures consistent and even light distribution.
News from Danielson (UK) ( 6 February 2004)
Software module tracks production inventory items
A purpose-designed work-in-progress tracking module, is for fast and accurate, interactive reporting of manufacturing data via industry-standard Web browsers.
News from DLoG (UK) ( 6 February 2004)
Multi-lingual CD-ROM updates on slide systems
Everything you ever wanted to know about Hepco Slide Systems - in English, French, German, Spanish or Dutch - is now contained on a new, easy-to-navigate CD-ROM. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion ( 6 February 2004)
How to save product development costs
Pre-production involving design for manufacture is where problem areas, lead time and most importantly, cost can be developed out of a product as shown in a subcontractor's brochure.
News from HPC (Services) ( 6 February 2004)
Diamond end mills offer longer life in graphite
Diamond coated, high wear resistant micro grain carbide end mills have a 30 degree helix specifically designed for machining graphite with longer tool life than equivalent carbide tools.
News from ITC Tooling ( 6 February 2004)
System increases customer service satisfaction
Machine tool and engineering companies are using the powerful, yet easy-to-use functionality of service centre service management system to increase customer service satisfaction levels.
News from Tesseract ( 6 February 2004)
Collet chuck transformed into mandrel or jaw unit
An adaptive jaw system that quickly quickly and cost-effectively transforms a collet chuck into a mandrel and jaw chucking system will be shown at the forthcoming UK MACH 2004 machine tool show.
News from Leader Chuck Systems ( 6 February 2004)
Centre combines turning and multi-task machining
A multi-axis turning center that easily handles multiple small processing tasks integrates the capabilities of both a lathe and a machining center to produce complex workpieces.
News from Mori Seiki (US) ( 6 February 2004)
Arc fault quenched before it can do damage
An even faster version of an arc fault protection system, for use within power distribution systems, quenches the fault arc before it has a damaging effect and it is able to respond in just 2ms.
News from Moeller Electric ( 6 February 2004)
Bed-type profiler has 5-axis capability
Offering 5-axis working, a bed-type miller/profiler intended for machining large, complex aerospace components is also suitable for mould and die machining. Brochure Available
News from NCMT ( 6 February 2004)
All in one orbital TIG unit makes travel easy
Orbital TIG welding power supply is an all in one unit that includes the welding power supply and water cooling systems, which makes transporting the unit easy.
News from Orbimatic ( 6 February 2004)
Automotive stamping plants gain ISO/TS 16949
Stadco, a leading European supplier of automotive body-in-white stampings and sub assemblies, has acquired certification to the new ISO/TS 16949 quality approval standard across all factories.
News from Stadco ( 6 February 2004)
Manual provides guidance on slim ball bearings
To complement its recently established website dedicated to the Reali-Slim range of ball and roller bearings, KaydonT has now published a new engineering manual and product selection guide.
News from Rodriguez (UK) ( 6 February 2004)
Rodriguez to represent Kaydon Ring and Seal in UK
R. A. Rodriguez is to represent the Kaydon Ring and Seal Division in the UK, a firm that ensures excellent quality control and allows customers' special design needs to be easily catered for.
News from Rodriguez (UK) ( 6 February 2004)
Anti-spatter spray surges to new market heights
Stevens Industrial Services (SIS) has reported a sales surge in its flagship welding anti-spatter spray, Pre-Weld, which is part of The Works range of spatter control products.
News from Stevens Industrial Services ( 6 February 2004)
UK machine tool group stages large MACH exhibits
Additions to CNC lathe programmes, more VMCs, developments in laser marking and extended ranges of innovative work holding tooling set the scene for UK machine tool group's largest stand yet.
News from 600 Group ( 6 February 2004)
Deep groove ball bearings offer longer life
Deep groove ball bearings provide a substantial improvement in the lifetime, performance, dimensional and, for most sizes, running accuracy. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 6 February 2004)
Precision machinist upped turnover by 20%
Operating 17 CNC machines, a UK subcontractor producing precision turned parts reports a 20 per cent increase in turnover during 2003, owing to its fast response to customer enquiries.
News from Target Precision ( 6 February 2004)
Partnership extends linear motion solutions
THK will be extending its Supply Sphere partnership programme still further through two new strategic alliances with encoder manufacturer Renishaw and the linear control company, HMK.
News from THK UK ( 6 February 2004)
Vision system and cartesian robot reduce failures
User Application Article Cartesian robot cell working with a machine vision system in a quality assurance role has reduced component rejection on a high-speed automotive line producing fuel injection system discs. Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) ( 6 February 2004)
Self clinching bearing range extended
Bronze and plastics versions have been added to a range of self-clinching, self-aligning bearings intended for light to medium duty applications. Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers ( 6 February 2004)
Coated inserts doubled turning life on cast irons
User Application Article In a series of recent turning tests on grey and SG pearlitic cast iron, tool inserts consistently out-performed competitor alternatives by doubling tool life/number of workpieces produced.
News from Walter GB ( 6 February 2004)
ART VPS, Dosch Design form HDRI partnership
Free Dosch HDRI images available with PURE, RenderDrive purchases
News from ARTVPS ( 6 February 2004)
Sales boost wins dealer challenge award
Style Machine Tools has won the Acu-Rite Dealer Sales Challenge and has been rewarded for its 24 per cent rise in sales of Acu-Rite products with a high-specification Dell laptop computer.
News from Acu-Rite ( 5 February 2004)
Part recognition software speeds setting of CMMs
A quick and simple method of calling up CAD data files and inspection routines for a portable arm CMM on previously measured parts ensures reliable and consistent measuring results.
News from Europac Metrology ( 5 February 2004)
Parallel shaft gearmotor offered in 14 ratios
Ideal for medium-duty industrial conveying applications, a parallel shaft gearmotor is offered in 14 separate gearing ratios from a low 5-to-1 all the way up to a high 320-to-1.
News from Groschopp ( 5 February 2004)
Machine vice clamps large parts precisely
Designed for for precision clamping very large parts for tool and die and production CNC applications, machine vice has a 10in jaw opening and is easy to disassemble for cleaning. Brochure Available
News from Kurt Manufacturing ( 5 February 2004)
Novel chucking system gains Scandinavian orders
Workholding specialist Leader Chuck Systems has announced its latest clutch of export orders from Scandinavia for its award-winning MultiChuck MMY top face-operated concentric clamping system.
News from Leader Chuck Systems ( 5 February 2004)
MBO team proves it is 'as keen as mustard'
A management buy-out team has celebrated its first year of trading by winning the Regeneration section of the Mustard Awards organised by the British Chambers of Commerce and Business Link. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 5 February 2004)
Moldflow acquires American MSI Corporation
Moldflow Corporation has announced completion of the acquisition of the privately-held American MSI Corporation (AMSI), a leading solution provider of hot runner control systems for injection mouldin.
News from Moldflow Vertriebs ( 5 February 2004)
Metals sliced through at increased cutting speeds
Aluminum oxide wheels offer increased cutting speed and minimal burr when slicing light gauge metals using an improved abrasive/resin mix that increases wheel life by up to 300%.
News from Metabo ( 5 February 2004)
Software gives dynamic real time production status
Software packages that give a dynamic live display of production status provide CNC machine tools users with total control and awareness in 'real time' of what is happening on the shopfloor.
News from Seiki Systems ( 5 February 2004)
Miniature linear motor module is integrated
An innovative miniature linear motor module combines a linear motor, linear guide, encoder and cabling in an integrated unit with a standard drive.
News from THK UK ( 5 February 2004)
Angle heads and speeders to be introduced
New and improved angle-heads and speeders will be unveiled at MACH 2004 alongside a range of multi-spindle drilling / tapping heads and rotary coolant adaptors for prismatic machining.
News from CTL Centreline ( 5 February 2004)
Calmont Fluorocarbon Wires And Cables Hit The UK
Calmont's Rapid Prototyping Service offers your concept, whether simple or complex turned into a prototype and delivered within 2 to 3 weeks.
News from In2Connect ( 5 February 2004)
Customers Confirm Matrix LIMS a Success
Matrix LIMS is one of the most functional, highly reliable and well supported laboratory management software solutions available today. Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe ( 5 February 2004)
World's Largest Sampling Data Library On-Line
The Jiskoot website contains what is said to be the largest on-line library of technical papers and data about hydrocarbon sampling.
News from Jiskoot ( 5 February 2004)
Malvern Mastersizer Used In Silverson's R And D
User Application Article Silverson, the specialist manufacturer of high shear mixers, is using a Malvern Instruments Mastersizer 2000 particle size analyzer in the development of new mixers. Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments ( 5 February 2004)
New Brochure From Sirius
Sirius Analytical Instruments has published a new brochure detailing its D-PAS instrument for the measurement of pKa of mono- or multi-protic molecules.
News from Sirius Analytical Instruments ( 5 February 2004)
One Solution To Handle All IEEE 802.11 Variations
Tektronix has announced a new software analysis package to speed design and validation of wireless local area network (WLAN) products. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 5 February 2004)
Regional sales manager appointed for N England
Beko Technologies has appointed Martin Cowap as regional sales manager for Beko's comprehensive range of compressed air equipment to cover the north of England. Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies ( 4 February 2004)
Cincinnati Machine gains ISO 9001:2000
Birmingham-based Cincinnati Machine U.K. has achieved the internationally recognised BS EN ISO 9001:2000 quality standard, replacing the 1994 standard gained previously.
News from Cincinnati Machine ( 4 February 2004)
3D modelling to be demonstrated at Indian show
Mould design software, that updates injection mould designers to methods based on 3D computer modelling, will be demonstrated at Diemould India exhibition to be held in Mumbai during February. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 4 February 2004)
Catalogue includes test tool descriptions
Fluke has just released its free, 60-page full-colour 2004 Test Tools Catalogue that contains complete descriptions of features and specifications for test tools. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 4 February 2004)
Polymers and composites expand applications range
Innovative polymers and composites, such as long glass-fibre reinforced thermoplastics, are dramatically broadening the range of applications and commercial production of thermoplastics.
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 4 February 2004)
Enclosed tube energy chain used in long travels
An enclosed tube energy chain and a new adapter link for long-travel uses are designed for applications requiring extremely precise and vibration-free operation. . Brochure Available
News from Igus UK ( 4 February 2004)
Profibus cables have integrated supply cores
Profibus cables with integrated supply cores offer the facility of integrating four more power supply cables in addition to the advantage of the shielded bus element. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK ( 4 February 2004)
Transducer raises gold plating productivity
User Application Article Leading specialist in gold plating uses an ultrasonics transducer to facilitate removal of polishing compounds from brass bathroom fittings, prior to undergoing plating.
News from Kerry Ultrasonics ( 4 February 2004)
MTS adds on Nova, Maus, Tshudin, and Dixi service
Machine Tool Sales has become the UK representatives of the following companies: Meccanica Nova, Maus and Tschudin, and for the service and spares activities of Dixi UK.
News from Machine Tool Sales ( 4 February 2004)
Isotropic steel can lighten hydraulic components
Intended for use in the manufacture of highly stressed hydraulic components, an isotropic steel has high impact strength coupled with high yield strength, leading to lighter assembly weight.
News from Ovako Steel AB ( 4 February 2004)
Low profile gripper has self-lubricating cam jaws
Gripper features a fully enclosed, self-lubricating cam driver and jaw covers to prevent contamination and maintain optimum lubrication.
News from PHD ( 4 February 2004)
Three-plate design improves microscope flexibility
Maximum flexibility was a primary goal while designing the latest scanning stage for upright microscopes and has been achieved by adopting a three-plate design. Brochure Available
News from Prior Scientific ( 4 February 2004)
Bandsawing system solved materials delivery
User Application Article Urgent demand from production to provide cut pieces faster and with minimum stock removal allowance led to the purchase of an automatic bar storage tower combined with a new bandsaw.
News from Kasto ( 4 February 2004)
Tool-less enclosure system speeds installation
Enclosures feature a patent, tool-less system, push-lock cable entries that are claimed to offer the fastest installation of electrical circuits in the world. Brochure Available
News from Spelsberg els UK ( 4 February 2004)
Software converts variety of files into PDF
Version 5 of Trix RasterServerT software automatically batch converts DWG, DXF, HPGL and Office files to PDF and raster formats.
News from Trix Systems ( 4 February 2004)
Foundry conveyor roller chain lasts over two years
User Application Article A lubrication-free roller chain, that replaced standard rollers used in a green sand foundry, is still running two years later. Standard roller chain only lasted six months said the user. Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK ( 4 February 2004)
30 UK companies can cash in on exhibition aid
30 UK West Midlands subcontractors, who are 3rd and 4th tier suppliers to the automotive industry, could gain significant new business with the aid of marketing grants.
News from ETES ( 4 February 2004)
ART VPS lowers RenderDrive prices
ART VPS lowers RenderDrive prices; provides new hardware upgrade path; ART VPS also announces $1 million in additional shareholder funding
News from ARTVPS ( 4 February 2004)
Aveva Announces new advances
Aveva announces new advance in intelligent 3D CAD translation AVEVA
News from Aveva Engineering IT ( 4 February 2004)
Fluid Control System For Water Deioniser
User Application Article The Adept Pure Water Techniques Di-on-x deioniser uses Burkert components to monitor and control key operations. Brochure Available
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems ( 4 February 2004)
Hot Off The Press
Instarmac's new catalogue, is intended to guide clients, specifiers and users through the company's various products and associated value-added services of training, technical and site support.
News from Instarmac Group ( 4 February 2004)
Winco Expands Cabinet U-Handle Line
Winco, a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it has expanded its line of aluminum Cabinet U-Handles to include inch size tapped holes for mounting.
News from Winco ( 4 February 2004)
Labplant Launches, Entry Level, Spray Dryer
The Lab-Plant SD-Basic is supplied with a complete glassware set, including the main drying chamber, cyclone, sample and waste collection bottles plus all the necessary clamps, seals and tubing.
News from LabPlant ( 4 February 2004)
Fundamentals Of Quality Assurance
Logis-Tech Associates, sub division A-1 Technical Training now deliver a SQA certified module, "Fundamentals of Quality Assurance" by distance learning. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates ( 4 February 2004)
Synplicity Announces Fourth Quarter Revenue
Synplicity has announced financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2003.
News from Synplicity ( 4 February 2004)
Theft sensor pad introduced
Sealed Air Corporation introduces Cryovac Dri-Loc Theft-Sensor Pad
News from Sealed Air ( 4 February 2004)
ERP software drives lean automotive group forward
User Application Article Lean automotive group sought a business software system that could be implemented efficiently and quickly, was affordable and that was not overly complex.
News from SSL Winman ( 4 February 2004)
Hand-held code-reader aids part tracking
Hand-held multi-symbology code-reader aids remote parts tracking, mobile data integration and quality control in the aerospace and automotive industries.
News from Absolute Vision ( 3 February 2004)
Ultra-high energy shock absorbers are compact
Compact ultra-high energy shock absorbers have body lengths of only 67mm and 71.5mm respectively and diameters of just 10mm and 12mm.
News from Ace Controls International ( 3 February 2004)
Cognex wins case over alleged patents infringement
Cognex Corporation has announced that Chief Judge Philip Pro, Las Vegas has ruled in favor of Cognex in its lawsuit against the Lemelson Medical, Education and Research Foundation.
News from Cognex UK ( 3 February 2004)
Harmonic filter optimises drive performance
Advanced harmonic filter cost-effectively lessens harmonics in spite of background disturbances, such as phase unbalance and background voltage distortion, to optimise drive performance.
News from Danfoss Drives ( 3 February 2004)
Metal separator avoids material contamination
A free-fall metal separator incorporates high sensitivity balanced coil technology and is designed to tackle both ferrous and non-ferrous metal contamination problems. Brochure Available
News from Eriez Magnetics Europe ( 3 February 2004)
Faraday Plastics expands technical translations
Faraday Plastics, the UK's plastics research and development centre, has added a seventh member to its team of newly formed team of technology translators.
News from Faraday Plastics ( 3 February 2004)
UV cured adhesives offer excellent stability
Ultra violet light cured adhesives for glass products offer excellent stability against ageing from sunlight and high transparency and are supplied with low, medium or high viscosity.
News from Inseto (UK) ( 3 February 2004)
Adhesives offer high strength, high gap bridging
Epoxy and polyurethane adhesives offer high strength, high gap bridging, good corrosion resistance and reduced weight for fabricating wind turbine components.
News from Inseto (UK) ( 3 February 2004)
Adhesives improve ferrite core production times
User Application Article The high strength, fast curing and initial strength achievable within seconds make anaerobic adhesives ideal for magnet and coil winding industries.
News from Inseto (UK) ( 3 February 2004)
Sprayed lubricant increases PET bottle output
User Application Article Applying a spray to the stretch rods to lubricate the friction surface between the rod and the pre-form holder seal increased production of PET bottles on a bottle blowing machine. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB ( 3 February 2004)
Automation company reveals Internet site success
When an automation company planned its website, it said: "The site should be the first port of call for engineers, designers, safety managers...". Today, the site gets 5000 users every month. Brochure Available
News from LC Automation ( 3 February 2004)
SMEs can afford online machine monitoring
The culmination of a three-year industrial research project promises to make online machine monitoring become an affordable maintenance option for many European SMEs.
News from Monition ( 3 February 2004)
Crimped contacts assembly speeded up and is easier
Economically priced module provides a cost-effective solution when automatically terminating and assembling its crimped contacts on machine tools and instrumentation.
News from ODU UK ( 3 February 2004)
Twin screw compounder acquired for development
A leading polymer research and test house has ordered a new twin screw compounder from Rondol Technology in order to enhance its capabilities in thermoplastics compounding development.
News from Smithers Rapra ( 3 February 2004)
Switch ensures guard locked until safe to enter
Safety interlock switch with guard door locking monitors safety, door position and the lock itself and ensures that the guard door stays locked shut until the machine is safe to enter.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies ( 3 February 2004)
Ultrasonic level sensor is contactless
Loop powered ultrasonic level sensor, designed for tank/bin continuous level measurement and environmental monitoring, offers low maintenance and non-contact operation.
News from Automation Products Group ( 3 February 2004)
Website matches buyers and suppliers on-line
esigned to give factory owners greater exposure among large buyers of custom manufactured parts, a redesigned website streamlines the request for quotes process.
News from SourceHorizon ( 3 February 2004)
Four fasteners placed in one workpiece handling
Turret insertion system in a fastener insertion press allows the production of component parts with up to four different types/sizes of fastener in just one single part handling.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools ( 3 February 2004)
Lighter solenoid valve coils need no O-rings
Enhanced corrosion resistance, increased life in demanding applications, reduced weight, and a wider range of connector options are offered by solenoid valve coils that need no O-rings.
News from Sterling Hydraulics ( 3 February 2004)
Modular set-up autos expand subby's business
User Application Article Needing to increase its flexibility, remain competitive and widen its market opportunities a subcontractor purchased three sliding head turning centres that could be updated as business grew.
News from Tornos Technologies ( 3 February 2004)
Suppliers jointly speed up custom valve delivery
Two valve suppliers jointly supply customised valves for special applications with lead times measured in days rather than the normally expected many weeks.
News from UFB (Process Control Solutions) ( 3 February 2004)
Yamazaki Mazak apprentice wins top award
Andrew Christie, a 22-year-old final year apprentice at machine tool builder Yamazaki Mazak U.K., has won the Mid-Shires Training Services 'top apprentice' award. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK ( 3 February 2004)
Evalue Launches Mobile PIII ETX
Evalue launches its latest Mobile PIII ETX core module
News from Avalue Technology ( 3 February 2004)
New Products Launched By Powerescape
Powerescape have launched Powerescape Analyzer and Powerescape Analyzer+Cache to help algorithm designers, software developers and system architects create cooler, faster and cheaper systems.
News from PowerEscape ( 3 February 2004)
Cost-Effective LIMS For The Chemical Industry
A new brochure from QSI describes the extensive functionality for the chemical industry available within the company's Winlims product.
News from Quality Systems International (UK) ( 3 February 2004)
Comprehensive UMTS R5 Protocol Test Package
Tektronix, has announced the addition of Universal Mobile Telecommunications System Release 5 (UMTS R5) to its portfolio of support features available on its leading protocol tester. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 3 February 2004)
Ambulance Services chose Laerdal AEDs
User Application Article Laerdal AEDs are top choice for Community First Responder Schemes.
News from Laerdal Medical ( 3 February 2004)
Wheels plant drives save energy costs
User Application Article A UK wheel manufacturing plant is saving around 1MW of energy each year after investing around GBP 23,000 on new machinery drives - an investment that amortised in just over one year.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 2 February 2004)
Data acquisition boards offered at up to 20% off!
Adept Scientific are pleased to announce a significant reduction of all prices for the whole PCI-DAS 6000 range of data acquisition boards from Measurement Computing. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 2 February 2004)
Heat treater gains ISO 9001:2000 status
Working increasingly with first tier automotive and components manufacturers, ADI Treatments was recently awarded ISO 9001:2000 status for its customised heat treatment services.
News from ADI Treatments ( 2 February 2004)
UK robot market sales now show upward trend
Figures just released by the British Automation and Robot Association for UK robot sales in 2003 show that for the first time in three years there is an upward trend in the numbers of robots sold.
News from British Automation and Robotics Association ( 2 February 2004)
Nightwatchman initiates pre-scheduled shut down
Latest version of 'NightWatchman software will initiate a system power off at a pre-scheduled time each day after saving the data (documents, spreadsheets etc.) before powering down.
News from 1E ( 2 February 2004)
Steel ball inductive encoders solved lathe problem
User Application Article When a Spanish machine tool manufacturer had a problem with sourcing a linear encoder suited to the requirements of its newly developed lathe that was on the length limit of conventional encoders.
News from Newall Measurement Systems ( 2 February 2004)
Micro facer squares tubes with burr-free finish
An ergonomically designed tube end facing machine produces a perfectly square and burr free finish on tubes from 3mm to 38.1mm outside diameters and is easy to operate.
News from Orbimatic ( 2 February 2004)
Ultrasonic sensor squeezes into tight spots
Considered to be the smallest self-contained ultrasonic sensor in its class, it has a diameter of 18mm and an overall length of just 40mm for fitting into 'tight spots'. Brochure Available
News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB ( 2 February 2004)
Labelling systems range from entry level upwards
Labelling solutions range from entry level, low volume semi-automatic machines to fully automatic high speed high volume systems designed for use throughout the packaging sector.
News from PALS Precision Applicators ( 2 February 2004)
Coating specialist expands NDT services
The Cardiff factory of surface coating specialist Poeton Industries has doubled its NDT capacity and is now offering the service to automotive and general engineering companies.
News from Poeton Industries ( 2 February 2004)
Program analyses assembly configuring software
Program provides comprehensive analysis and real-time testing of the ICED*CAD assembly configuring software using the manufacturers' own product data and configuration process.
News from QSSolutions - Engineered Systems Group ( 2 February 2004)
Week's free trial offered by polymer library
Interested engineers are invited to sample Rapra's "walk-in" virtual library on a week's free trial - providing the world's largest polymer library on your doorstep.
News from Smithers Rapra ( 2 February 2004)
Rehoused photoelectric switches suit more uses
Redesigned photoelectric switches are rehoused in cylindrical M12 housings and offer users a quality, low cost solution suitable for a wide range of applications.
News from SICK (UK) ( 2 February 2004)
Dispensing equipment manufactured quality endorsed
Sealant Equipment and Engineering has announced that its ISO certification for Precision Manufacturing of Meter/Mix/Dispense Equipment has been upgraded to ISO 9001:2000.
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering ( 2 February 2004)
Manufacturing solutions providers extend alliance
An extended strategic alliance between providers will lead to interoperability between logistics analysis and 3D factory layout that targets a reduction in factory planning and re-design costs.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies ( 2 February 2004)
Dresser appoints northern UK distributer
To Enable Dresser Instruments Division to offer new and existing customers a more efficient service, UK Instruments and Controls have been appointed Distributors.
News from UK Instruments and Controls ( 2 February 2004)
Inline gearbox improves machine tool speed range
Two-speed inline gearbox, mounted directly between drive motor and spindle, is designed to improve the speed range of machine tools while maintaining consistent torque delivery and accuracy. Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain ( 2 February 2004)
Accessories For Analysis
Brookfield offers food texture testing accessories for improved product quality and consistency following the addition of texture analysers to its product range.
News from Brookfield Viscometers ( 2 February 2004)
Pressure Regulators Are Accurate and Versatile
Compact and sophisticated analytical instrumentation can be installed where space is tight but optimal pressure control is required using GO Regulator miniature pressure regulators.
News from Circor Instrumentation ( 2 February 2004)
The World's Smallest Video Borescope
Everest VIT, is said to have built the world's smallest, fully articulated video borescope with measurement capability.
News from Everest VIT ( 2 February 2004)
Crease And Stiffness Tester Is Faster
The IDM Crease and Stiffness Tester is now more ergonomical and faster in test operation and complies with BS 6965 and BS 3748.
News from IDM Instruments ( 2 February 2004)
Oasys Wins Web Accessibility Award
Oasys, the software house of Arup, has been given a Cybrarian Project award for accessible Web site design by the Department for Education and Skills in an evening reception at the British Library.
News from Oasys ( 2 February 2004)
Southern Flash - Non Contact Centre Stage
OGP UK will be showing its innovative Smartscope Flash 200 system for superior, non-contact 3D measurement, with the latest lighting and analysis features, at Southern Manufacturing.
News from OGP UK ( 2 February 2004)
Radioplan Cuts 3g Network Optimization Time
Radioplan, announced today that their commerically available Wines UMTS optimization solution has cut the cycle time for tuning the radio access network of a large city by over 80%.
News from Radioplan ( 2 February 2004)
Brochure Introduces Sirius' Analytical Services
Sirius Analytical Instruments, has published a new brochure detailing its analytical services for pKa, logP, solubility and permeability measurement.
News from Sirius Analytical Instruments ( 2 February 2004)
Relay Board Sets New Power Record
The new HIO16 high power relay I/O board from Splat Controls is an expansion board for the Splat range of controllers featuring 8 heavy duty relays, each capable of switching up to 20A at 240VAC.
News from SPLat Controls ( 2 February 2004)
Universal Time-Interval Counter
The SR620 universal time-interval counter, now available in the UK from TTi measures time interval, frequency, period, pulse width and phase as well as rise and fall times.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 2 February 2004)
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