News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 15 February
to Saturday 21 February 2004
3000 radio-metal components parted off per insert
User Application Article Specialist turned parts manufacturer is successfully parting-off batches of 3000 radio-metal components with a single TiN-coated cobalt high speed steel insert.
News from Advanced Carbide Tooling (20 February 2004)
Fastener gives anti-cross threading geometry
A spherical point at the end of a rotating fastener's shank locates the tapped hole and provides proper alignment to ensure a positive thread engagement.
News from Arnold Umformtechnik (20 February 2004)
Thread forming screws make assembly easier
Thread forming screw geometry allows the mating material to flow much easier and closer to the core of the screw, at a much reduced installation torque and giving an improved clamping force.
News from Arnold Umformtechnik (20 February 2004)
Captive fasteners can replace welding screws
Captive fasteners, which are pressed into formed sheet metal parts, provide a sheet metal component ready for installation and are a very reliable alternative to conventional welding screws.
News from Arnold Umformtechnik (20 February 2004)
Improving reliability in direct plastics screwing
The asymmetric thread profile of screw for fibre-reinforced plastics optimises the material flow of the formed thread, and achieves a completely supported thread along shank length.
News from Arnold Umformtechnik (20 February 2004)
Screws protect against oscillation and vibration
Locking screws with trilobular thread have additional small 30deg flanks rolled onto the normal thread flanks of 60deg to effect self-locking against vibration and oscillation.
News from Arnold Umformtechnik (20 February 2004)
CAD and stereolithography make furniture
User Application Article Furniture manufacturer is using translucent honeycomb-like architectural structures manufactured through the CAD and stereolithography construction processes. Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (20 February 2004)
Low cost, automatic bar loaders make their debut
Further expanding its equipment range for CNC machine tools, FSE has set up Nexbar Bar Automation that offers low cost, automatic bar loading systems.
News from Filtration Service Engineering (20 February 2004)
Bar feeder interfaces with any CNC lathe make
Designed to feed full length bars for long periods under lights out unmanned production, a full length bar feeder can be interfaced to any make of sliding head and fixed head CNC lathe.
News from Hydrafeed (20 February 2004)
SYSPRO voted "Software Company of the Year"
SYSPRO has been awarded "Software Company of the Year" by the Software Council of Southern California (SCSC) SYSPRO was one of three finalists chosen from several hundred nominations.
News from Information Engineering (20 February 2004)
Manufacture of product families simplified
Parametric module streamlines the specification and manufacture of product families - by creating new machining programs from existing parts simply by entering product varaibles' numerical values. Brochure Available
News from Alphacam (20 February 2004)
Miniature linear stages do more with less
Featuring a superior drive chain for improved motion sensitivity and repeatability, linear stages offer a stronger motor that produces almost ten times faster motion than their predecessors. Brochure Available
News from Micro-Controle Spectra-Physics (20 February 2004)
Innovative products integrated into efficient work
Efficient, effective and economic solutions for popular applications, based on integrated combinations of innovative products, are the primary focus of demonstrations at the TOTAL show. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (20 February 2004)
Custom rubber technology services launched
Rapra Technology and Barwell, a manufacturer of rubber preforming equipment, have launched a technology partnership aimed at supporting the rubber sector.
News from Smithers Rapra (20 February 2004)
CAD/CAM offers wealth of productivity benefits
The latest release of Radan's world-leading CAD/CAM software for sheet metal applications provides a comprehensive series of modules covering the design-to-manufacturing process. Brochure Available
News from Radan Computational (20 February 2004)
Degreasers clean 'as required', not 'as possible'
For a long time metalworkers have been settling for finished pieces being 'as clean as possible' but with this new range of degreasers, finished pieces can be 'as clean as required'. Brochure Available
News from Shell Lubricants (20 February 2004)
3D printer produces high-quality models
Offering easy finishing, friendly multi-user network 3-D printing, a 3D printer produces high-quality models at an affordable price, without geometric limitations.
News from 3D Systems (20 February 2004)
Manufacturing software provider sales expand
Vistagy has announced that gross revenues grew 45 percent in 2003 over the previous year. The 2003 results came from new product sales to more than 40 companies.
News from Vistagy (20 February 2004)
Million dollar fighter CAD deal announced
Vistagy has announced additional sales of $1.95 million of FiberSIM software and services to Northrop Grumman Corporation as a 'Tool of Choice' for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme.
News from Vistagy (20 February 2004)
Large production food press enhances products
Designed to apply uniform, simultaneous and omnidirectional pressure to food products, EPSI's food presses enhance the retention of natural flavors, fragrances and nutrients in food.
News from EPSI Engineered Pressure Systems (20 February 2004)
China Mill Builder Orders Morgoil Bearings
The Morgoil Bearing Division of Morgan Construction has received a contract from Dalian Heavy Industries, a mill builder located in Dalian City, the People's Republic of China.
News from Morgan Construction Company (20 February 2004)
Jonathan Gourlay new features Editor
Jonathan Gourlay named features Editor of Desktop Engineering
News from Desktop Engineering/Helmers Publishing (20 February 2004)
AVEVA and Paragon Sign Major Agreement
AVEVA and Paragon Engineering Services Sign Major Agreement for Framework Services
News from Aveva Engineering IT (20 February 2004)
Solid Edge Design Contest Winners Named
Solid Edge Design Contest Winners Named by UGS PLM Solutions. Fourth-quarter 2003 projects exhibit broad range of innovation within the Solid Edge computer-aided design (CAD) community.
News from Solid Edge (20 February 2004)
Autodesk Advances Lifecycle Management
Autodesk Advances Lifecycle Management for Building, Infrastructure and Manufacturing Markets Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (20 February 2004)
Dian Kreatif Uses IBM PLM Solutions
User Application Article Dian Kreatif Uses PLM Solutions from IBM and Dassault Syst?mes to Design Intricate and High-tech Prefabricated Domes
News from IBM (20 February 2004)
Get hooked on the latest cable management solution
Get hooked on the latest cable management solution from panduit - the Tak-Tape hook and loop fastener.
News from Panduit (20 February 2004)
Enhanced Industrial Leased Line Modem
Sixnet is pleased to announce the availability of the first significant improvement to leased line modem technology in many years. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (20 February 2004)
Performance In Full Band Monolithic Tunable Laser
In a paper at OFC 2004 Bookham Technology will describe breakthrough performance in a full band monolithic tunable laser.
News from Bookham (20 February 2004)
Learn More About Viscosity And Texture Measurement
Brookfield Viscometers will be hosting its annual seminar on 19th May 2004, this one day course is ideal for users of Brookfield Viscometers and CNS Farnell Texture Analysers.
News from Brookfield Viscometers (20 February 2004)
Seal Of Approval For IDBS
IDBS, leading provider of integrated data management, software has announced that it has received the the International Standards Organisation's ISO 9001:2000 and TickIT certifications.
News from IDBS (20 February 2004)
Free Web Seminars For 2004
Malvern Instruments has begun a new and extended programme of free web seminars that will run throughout 2004. Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (20 February 2004)
Straight sided presses built for precision
Built with a unitized straight sided frame to reduce deflection, these presses offer high precision forming to the general purpose stamping industry.
News from AIDA-Europe, AIDA SAS UK Branch (19 February 2004)
ATS machine vision systems in major order
ATS machine vision equipment is being enthusiastically taken up by the pharmaceutical sector, thanks to some specific development by ATS Automation Tooling Systems
News from ATS Automation Tooling Systems (19 February 2004)
Making your assets work for you
There is no reason why lack of cash should present an insurmountable obstacle to sustained investment by the majority of businesses operating within manufacturing says an underwriter.
News from Close Asset Finance (19 February 2004)
IP network data exchanges reliably secured
A global integrated solution in data network security provides the impregnable, robust and cost-effective securing of all data exchanges over a given IP network.
News from French Technology Press Bureau (19 February 2004)
Magnetic field technology filters down costs
Using magnetic field technology magnetic filters can reduce or even eliminate the requirement for consumable filter elements and the associated disposal costs.
News from Fluid Conditioning Systems (19 February 2004)
In-house toolrooms swell GTMA ranks
Three significant in-house tool-rooms have recently swelled the ranks of the GTMA, continuing a trend that began some while ago when companies such as Denroy Plastics joined the association.
News from GTMA (19 February 2004)
Small footprint VMC has good price:performance
A vertical machining centre that offers high productivity in a small footprint and with a good price-to-performance ratio will be shown machining components and served by a manual pallet changer. Brochure Available
News from Hurco Europe (19 February 2004)
Health, safety, welfare support service launched
Health, safety and welfare support service is designed to ensure the development, implementation and management of an effective health and safety risk control system.
News from Integrated Safety Solutions (19 February 2004)
Revamped website has many added value services
Norgren, the motion and fluid control specialist, has redesigned and re-launched its website with a host of added value services and functions such as 3D and 2D CAD downloads.
News from Norgren (19 February 2004)
Ultrasonics leak detectors avoid expensive audits
User Application Article Many companies today are spending time and money carrying out audits by energy specialists in the effort to save in energy costs, whereas an ultrasonics leak detector could save costs. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates (19 February 2004)
Compact motion coordinator is based on ARM
Based on high-performance 32-bit ARM technology, a compact motion coordinator offers 64MHz performance and programs are written in multi-task BASIC using powerful development software.
News from Micromech (19 February 2004)
Versatile connectors are vibration-proof
Special-purpose, vibration-proof connectors, as per DIN 43 650-a and ISO 4400, are intended for plug-in electrical connectors to appliances, machinery and plants.
News from Morvan Trading (19 February 2004)
Long life wheel grinds more tungsten electrodes
A precision tungsten electrode grinder using a deep bonded diamond impregnated grinding wheel for long life is designed for grinding tungsten electrodes for automatic welding applications.
News from Orbimatic (19 February 2004)
Labelling machines place accurately at speed
Using a 5 phase stepper motor, labelling machines can achieve up to 40m/min with label placement accuracy of +/-1mm and feature functions such as label and batch counter, missing label detection.
News from Packleader Machinery (19 February 2004)
Spring cage terminal blocks range expanded
The ST-Desk series of spring cage terminal blocks has now been expanded to include STS 6 universal terminals and the STS 6-TWIN three-wire terminal. Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact (19 February 2004)
Ultra-smooth DSP stepper drive is Eurocard format
A novel Eurocard implementation of an ultra-smooth DSP-based microstepping drive/controller has dedicated peripheral functions enabling precise control of motor current switching devices.
News from SmartDrive (19 February 2004)
Weighing up the pro's and con's of repair, replace
User Application Article There are tens of thousands of helical and worm gearboxes currently helping to keep UK industry moving, but when under pressure should one replace or repair a failed unit? Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (19 February 2004)
Trident Celebrates 25 Years with Varitronix
January 2004 marked the 25th anniversary of Trident Displays' distribution relationship with Varitronix.
News from Trident Microsystems (19 February 2004)
Building The Higher Education-Employment Bridge
A number of students leaving higher education find that the bridge between employment and academia is a tough one to cross.
News from British Institute of Technology and E-Commerce (19 February 2004)
Partnership Introduces New Interfacing Technology
Labtronics is pleased to announce that Hanson Research has become the newest Platinum Level member of their Instrument Manufacturers Partnership Program.
News from Labtronics (19 February 2004)
Improve Operations Convert To Digital Load Cells
To give your weighbridge a new lease of life why not convert to digital load cells, simple calibration minimises installation time and on-board diagnostics provide continuous self-verification. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (19 February 2004)
New Combined Checkweigher
Mettler Toledo has launched a new combined checkweigher/metal detector that has been designed specifically for the food industry. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (19 February 2004)
16 Bit data acquisition card offered at GBP 225
For data acquisition applications where price is more important than a flexible feature set, a 16 Bit data acquisition card comes in at the best price-point yet: just GBP220. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (18 February 2004)
SofTech and Cimmetry Systems partner over PLM
SofTech and Cimmetry Systems has announced their partnership, with SofTech licensing Cimmetry's AutoVue visualization and collaboration technology for its ProductCenter PLM solution.
News from Cimmetry Systems (18 February 2004)
Integrated enterprise software provider recognised
Provider of integrated enterprise software solutions has been recognized for strong growth and collaborative efforts in delivering leading midmarket manufacturing solutions.
News from Epicor (18 February 2004)
Aluminum conveyor-belt cutting tool handles easier
An aluminum conveyor-belt cutting tool augments an earlier steel cutter line with 15% lighter-weight alternatives for easier handling, plus added features for better operation.
News from Flexco (Flexible Steel Lacing Company) (18 February 2004)
Boeing signs long-term contract with IBM, Dessault
IBM and Dassault Systemes have announced that The Boeing Company has selected their latest generation of PLM solutions as its companywide product development platform.
News from IBM (18 February 2004)
SYSPRO distributor awarded full accreditation
Information Engineering has become the first SYSPRO distributor in Europe to be awarded full accreditation as a SYSPRO e.net solutionsT developer.
News from Information Engineering (18 February 2004)
Pulsed DC controller offers more functionality
A more powerful, pulsed DC controller for ESD applications provides even greater functionality than its predecessor - but still at the same price. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (18 February 2004)
Through-hole feature extends chuck capability
By simply adding a through-hole to an award winning chuck having a concentric clamping system, the result is unobstructed on-centre through component drilling, reaming and tapping.
News from Leader Chuck Systems (18 February 2004)
Chucks designed for cost-effective turning
Cost-effective lathe chucking display at MACH 2004 will include power chucks, self-contained compact static and rotating air chucks and special chucks for high precision machining.
News from Leader Chuck Systems (18 February 2004)
Machines assemble and test medical devices
Up to 65 stations can be integrated into a single compact assembly and testing system for feeding, assembly, printing, labeling, leak-testing, measuring of various parameters and much more.
News from Mueller + Kurtz Sondermaschinen (18 February 2004)
Machine monitoring equipment connects to Ethernet
Machine monitoring and protection equipment and a plug in and play monitor ensure rapid system integration/installation, minimal wiring and can be connected to any Ethernet network. Brochure Available
News from Sensonics (18 February 2004)
Cutters raise milling productivity in NF alloys
Milling cutters range is designed to raise productivity and improve surface finish when profiling and pocket milling aluminium alloys and composites. Brochure Available
News from Stellram (18 February 2004)
Exceptionally strong holder allows bigger feeds
Providing exceptionally strong clamping force, a turning toolholder is ideal for high feed machining enabling feeds to be increased greatly when conducting continuous or interrupted cutting.
News from TaeguTec UK (18 February 2004)
Lube-free chain performs for years, not weeks
User Application Article A lube-free chain has just completed 5 years service without elongation or wear, in an environment where previously, standard lubricated BS roller chains were failing within 6-8 weeks. Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK (18 February 2004)
Stepper motors fight back against servo systems
User Application Article Stepper motors are fighting back against the current over-dominance of servo systems and proving that they represent a vibrant, developing technology. Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers (18 February 2004)
Tooling inserts cut steel up to twice as fast
Machining times on steel workpieces can now be up to twice as fast with a tool programme being displayed at MACH 2004 alongside tool mangement systems and tool regrinding machines.
News from Walter GB (18 February 2004)
Direct linear drives contribute to 50% output gain
Innovative five-axis CNC tool grinder that uses direct linear drive systems to all five axes and gearless direct drive to rotary A and C axes, offers 50% productivity gains.
News from Walter GB (18 February 2004)
Quick action cam clamps speed assembly, finishing
Three cam clamp designs offer a speedy and economic workholding solution of different work thicknesses for milling, drilling and grinding applications. Brochure Available
News from WDS (18 February 2004)
Scheduling tool supports lean manufacturing
To support the principles of lean manufacturing, a new scheduling tool incorporates pull-oriented scheduling techniques and is claimed to offer rapid implementation.
News from Infor (18 February 2004)
Inductive sensors have high accuracy
Inductive sensors offer linear measurements from 4mm full-scale range up to 360mm, with a magnetostrictive series measuring up to 1500mm and tandard accuracy is less than 0.5% full scale.
News from Techni Measure (18 February 2004)
Wedding ring manufacturer selects Navision
User Application Article Microsoft Business Solutions and wedding ring manufacturer form perfect marriage
News from Microsoft Dynamics (18 February 2004)
Exstream Software Hires Richard Troksa
Former IBM Executive Brings 19 Years of Software Solutions Experience to Exstream
News from Exstream Software (18 February 2004)
Major New Functionality In Lisatek Suite
Lisatek from CoWare is a fully integrated solution for embedded processor modeling, design, and software tool generation, based on the Lisa 2.0 language.
News from CoWare (18 February 2004)
Recognition Of Professional Qualifications
The European Parliament yesterday adopted its 1st reading of a proposal aimed at clarifying rules on recognition of professional qualifications.
News from European Parliament UK Office (18 February 2004)
Portable Gas Analyser Brings Rapid Results
With Transport X, from Mans it is now possible to conduct dissolved gas analysis on site, with results in a matter of minutes, rather than days or weeks being analysed at a laboratory off site.
News from Mans International (18 February 2004)
Versatile Weighing Solution For All Environments
The new VLC floor scales, from METTLER TOLEDO, set new standards for weighing in environments where hygiene is essential. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (18 February 2004)
Bluebeam Used to Help Speed Production
User Application Article Key drawings saved to Bluebeam Pushbutton PDF for use on the shop floor
News from Bluebeam Software (18 February 2004)
Extending automation reach and functionality
An enhancement to a distributed control system gives manufacturing personnel access to customised information according to their job function.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (17 February 2004)
Forming tool guides improve productivity
GapMax forming tool guides increase productivity and reduce set-up time by eliminating the potential for collision between the tool and ram during tool changes
News from Burrhart Machinery (17 February 2004)
One day 'Turning Workshop' makes CNC lathe sales
Following a one-day 'Turning workshop' held at the Southern Technical Centre of Colchester Sales, and attended by 14 companies, immediate orders were taken for four machines worth over GBP 100,000.
News from Colchester-Harrison (17 February 2004)
Moulded fascias production simplified
Using an adhesive-backed inlay simplified the production of moulded fascias by eliminating print operations and reducing the cosmetically-critical area on the moulding, while maintaining quality.
News from GSM Primographic (17 February 2004)
Plastics moulding work monitored in real time
Real-time production monitoring of plastics moulding system can be attached to virtually any type of cyclic discrete manufacturing equipment and interfaced to enterprise-wide systems.
News from Moldflow Vertriebs (17 February 2004)
Process control gains OPC Foundation approval
Moore Industries' process control and distributed I/O network, the NET Concentrator System (NCS), has obtained OPC Foundation approval for the system's OPC server.
News from Moore Industries International (17 February 2004)
Quarterly newsletter is dedicated to innovation
People, Packaging and Safety is a quarterly newsletter dedicated to promoting innovation in vision inspection through its product offering.
News from Optel Vision (17 February 2004)
Solid CAD add-on to CAM is cost-effective
Providing a cost effective and immediate solid CAD facility, complete with full drafting capability, modelling software avoids manufacturing engineers having to acquire mainstream solid CAD.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (17 February 2004)
Compact sheet metal FMS offers flexibility
Intermediate level flexible manufacturing system, designed for extended periods of unmanned production of sheet metal components, has a compact material storage and handling tower. Brochure Available
News from Press and Shear Machinery (17 February 2004)
High speed circular saws designed for high output
Two new, high speed, circular sawing machines are aimed at manufacturers requiring high volumes of billets cut to length, weight or volume.
News from Kasto (17 February 2004)
Software enables full CNC program traceability
Software enables strict control and full traceability of computer programs transferred to CNC machine tools and processing equipment, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
News from Seiki Systems (17 February 2004)
Sheet metal Internet site launches online auctions
Sheetmetalworld.com has announced the launch of a new service allowing companies and individuals the ability to auction new and used machine tools and accessories online.
News from Sheetmetalworld.com (17 February 2004)
Dispensing robot eliminates glue 'lag'
User Application Article Cartesian linear actuator used in a project to develop a gluing system that will eliminate 'lag' in glue dispensing applications being tested in camera mouldings assembly. Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) (17 February 2004)
Modules aimed at 5-axis machining and EDM
To be demonstrated at the forthcoming MACH show will be two software modules featuring an extensive, fully integrated 5-axis machining module and a 2 and 4 axis EDM program.
News from Vero International Software (17 February 2004)
Five-axis module covers complex 3D machining
The addition of an integrated 5-axis machining module to a CAD/CAM suite covers surface and port machining, impeller and turbine blade machining, swarf milling and multi axis drilling.
News from Vero International Software (17 February 2004)
Software speeds tool grinding routines
Combining the benefits of tool simulation with simplified yet high-performance programming routines, 5-axis tool grinding software reduces cycle times by up to 50%.
News from Walter GB (17 February 2004)
Higgins named Sales Manager of Desktop Engineering
Brian Higgins has been named sales manager of the Ancillary Products for Desktop Engineering (DE) magazine
News from Desktop Engineering/Helmers Publishing (17 February 2004)
Integrated VX CAD/CAM sharpens the cutting edge
VX version 9 introduces many capability and performance enhancements
News from VX Corporation (17 February 2004)
VX shepherds migration from solid to hybrid models
As Designers out-grow their Solids Modeler software and move up to Hybrid Modeling, 2004 will be the year of the Hybrid Modeler
News from VX Corporation (17 February 2004)
Gage-Chek digital readout is fast, accurate
The Metronics Gage-Chek digital readout accommodates up to eight encoder inputs, it combines familiar DRO functionality with colour graphics to provide fast and accurate measurement feedback.
News from ACI (UK) (17 February 2004)
Bookham's Message To Japan Optoelectronic Industry
Transceivers based on the XFP Multi Source Agreement are making high-speed optical interfaces so simple and cost effective that 10Gbit/s XFP products are becoming the standard in optical access.
News from Bookham (17 February 2004)
Digital Imaging Software Aimed At Life Sciences
AxioVision 4.1's modular architecture and customisable interface allows users to build functionality to their exact requirements, automate routine tasks and ensure reproducible results.
News from Carl Zeiss (17 February 2004)
Waters Corporation To Purchase Nugenesis
Waters Corporation has announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire the outstanding capital stock of privately held Massachusetts-based NuGenesis Technologies.
News from Creon Lab Control (17 February 2004)
Links For Lims For Aquakem Instruments
Links for Lims is a highly configurable, easy to implement interfacing and integration product,for Aquakem Instruments which are widely used in Water and Environmental laboratories. Brochure Available
News from CSols (17 February 2004)
Successful Interoperability Testing
User Application Article Mobile switching equipment from Motorola interoperates perfectly with the Universal Navigation Switch.
News from Giga Stream UMTS Technologies (17 February 2004)
Largest HBM Order Ensures Accurate F-35 JSF
HBM has won an $8.7 million order to supply its MGCplus hardware and its catman Enterprise software ensuring the accuracy of structural tests on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (17 February 2004)
Process Automation Within Reach Of Majority UK
The launch of the Lab-Manager process control computer system is set to bring process automation within the reach of the majority of laboratories, pilot plants and mini-production facilities.
News from LabPlant (17 February 2004)
Titration Systems Audited For FDA Regulations
The Titrando range of titration instruments from Metrohm have been certified by a competent and independent body as fulfilling the requirements of FDA Regulation 21 Part 11 to the full extent. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (17 February 2004)
Mati-1 Fully Automated Water Analysis
The MATi 1 has all it takes to perform 59 water determinations fully automatically and includes all necessary accessories and sensors. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (17 February 2004)
pH And Conductivity Transmitters With Profibus PA
Yokogawa has released new versions of its proven pH and conductivity transmitters with Profibus PA communications interfaces.
News from Yokogawa UK (17 February 2004)
New Ways Of Extension Measurement
The Zwick-Roell extensometer optiXtens is designed for the contact-free measurement of specimen deformation under quasi-static load application. Brochure Available
News from Zwick Testing Machines (17 February 2004)
Integrated software delivers operational benefits
Particularly strong in the areas of shop floor data collection, MRP, scheduling, reporting and financial management, integrated manufacturing software Brochure Available
News from Jobshop (17 February 2004)
Tool/workpiece probing cycles added to controls
ACI is including tool and workpiece probing cycles as standard features on its Anilam 6000 Series multi-axis CNC system.
News from ACI (UK) (16 February 2004)
Compressor Services new distributor for Boge
Boge Compressors has appointed Ilkeston based Compressor Services as a distributor of the Boge range of compressors and ancillary equipment. Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (16 February 2004)
Software helps mouldmaking company to stay ahead
User Application Article A combination of Delcam's Power Solution software and new manufacturing methods is helping Cavalier Tool and Manufacturing to meet its commitments to designing and building quality moulds on time Brochure Available
News from Delcam (16 February 2004)
Stylish locks in a smaller package
The Emka 1022 series quarter-turn locks have the style and performance of their big brothers in a smaller package to suit smaller cabinets, wall boxes, access flaps or other factory equipment. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (16 February 2004)
FMS installed as machining operation moves
User Application Article The entire machine shop operation of Westinghouse Brakes (UK), Chippenham, has been transferred to Precimax in nearby Corsham, and the company has purchased a Heller flexible manufacturing system too
News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (16 February 2004)
New Technical Director for disinfection specialist
UV disinfection specialist Hanovia has appointed David Marsden a its new Technical Director.
News from Hanovia (16 February 2004)
Software developer expands in the Middle East
Aspen Technology has announced it is expanding its business in the Middle East by establishing a dedicated sales and services organization through a partnership with Petroleum Services Company (PSC).
News from Aspen Technology (16 February 2004)
Free 220 page Machinery Safety Handbook available
LC Automation has crammed all its 28 years knowledge and experience into its 220 page Machinery Safety Handbook, available free from the company Brochure Available
News from LC Automation (16 February 2004)
Machining centre minimises non-cutting time
The new Daewoo ACE HP5000 twin-pallet, horizontal-spindle machining centre, unlike other models in the HP range is equipped with a 40 instead of a 50 taper spindle
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology (16 February 2004)
New interface between Microsoft Axapta and FRx
A new interface between Microsoft Axapta and Microsoft FRx enables easier reporting options and business intelligence capability, by creating regular or on-demand reports
News from Microsoft Dynamics (16 February 2004)
New axis configurations for motion controllers
Factory automation engineers and machine builders can now select a National Instruments PXI-735x high-performance motion controller in three new axis configurations. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (16 February 2004)
Safety training keeps Mini production going
User Application Article The PSS systems installed at BMW Group's plant at Oxford provide many important benefits for plant operation and it was agreed that Pilz Automation should prepare suitable training programmes too
News from Pilz Automation Technology (16 February 2004)
Flowmetering equipment goes fascia-mount
Pulsar Process Measurement has made all of the core 'Ultra' range of ultrasonic level and flow measurement and control equipment available in a 'fascia-mount' format. Brochure Available
News from Pulsar Process Measurement (16 February 2004)
Laser generates codes, images, print
A groundbreaking coding, marking and printing technique uses very low power laser light for the high speed printing of images.
News from DataLase (16 February 2004)
New representative for grinding machine specialist
Service Network (SNI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kansas-Oklahoma Machine Tools (KOMT) as their exclusive representative for the states of Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri.
News from Service Network (16 February 2004)
Supply Partner award for tooling specialist
Fife Fabrications (FiFAB) of Glenrothes has awarded Wilson Tool International of Swindon as its 'Supply Partner of the Year'
News from Wilson Tool International (16 February 2004)
Airset features high resistance to corrosion
Emerson's new Fisher stainless steel 67CFSR airset features high resistance to corrosion. Zero leakage will save plant or process resources
News from Emerson Process Management (16 February 2004)
Herschel Systems releases MRP system
Herschel Systems releases a powerful and proven MRP system - and it's FREE.
News from Herschel Systems (16 February 2004)
Lattice3D Surpasses 500,000 Users
Manufacturing, Medical and AEC Users Take Pioneering XVL Technology to Breakthrough Level
News from Lattice 3D (16 February 2004)
Epicor Awarded 2003 "Product of the Year" Award
Epicor Awarded 2003 "Product of the Year" Award by Customer Inter@action Solutions Magazine
News from Epicor (16 February 2004)
Altima Technologies Partners With Igrafx
iGrafx and Altima Technologies, has announced availability of NetZoom for iGrafx, a comprehensive IT network design and documentation solution for IT, network, and telecommunications professionals.
News from Altima Technologies (16 February 2004)
New Balance Range
Mettler Toledo has launched a new range of portable balances, which are extremely compact, simple to use and has a comprehensive selection of user programmes. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (16 February 2004)
Ion Analysis for the Power Industries QA Labs
Free Seminar "Ion Analysis for the Power Industries QA Labs" Subjects to be discussed Ion Chromatography Online and Laboratory systems, theory and applications. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (16 February 2004)
Aseptic Sampling False Positives A Past Worry
Sampling to verify the acceptability of an aseptic pharmaceutical drug product has always been a procedure of ultimate importance relating to any validatable production process.
News from Millipore (NovAseptic Products) (16 February 2004)
Unique Approach To Validation Of Mixing Processes
NovAseptic is to open their brand new research laboratory and pre-validation suite which is dedicated to the sole uses of product development, customer pre-validation and factory acceptance testing.
News from Millipore (NovAseptic Products) (16 February 2004)
MS/S Digitiser For Test And Imaging Systems
The new GaGe CompuScope 1220, is a digitiser card that has been designed to meet the requirements of scientists and engineers in the fields of ultrasonic testing, Sonar and Lidar imaging systems.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (16 February 2004)
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