News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 7 March
to Saturday 13 March 2004
Large, heavy pieces manipulated easily
Where there is a need to move or rotate an engine or large, awkward or heavy object, a range of engine stands provide handling capacities between 760kg and 20 tonnes.
News from Brixworth Engineering Co (12 March 2004)
UK plastics-related research review published
Faraday Plastics has published the first full-scale review of plastics-related research in the UK funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Council.
News from Faraday Plastics (12 March 2004)
Portable CMM software gets 250 enhancements
There are 250 enhancements in the latest version of portable arm CMM software, including a new user interface that shares a common 'look and feel' with existing software. Brochure Available
News from Faro UK (12 March 2004)
Over million French patent documents to view
FIZ Karlsruhe makes more than one million French patent documents available on STN International. Patent database FRANCEPAT has more than 400,000 technical drawings on site. Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe (12 March 2004)
Faraday Medal awarded for signal processing work
The UK's IEE has awarded its highest honour, the Faraday Medal, to Professor Peter Grant, Head of the School of Engineering and Electronics at the University of Edinburgh.
News from Institution of Electrical Engineers (12 March 2004)
Gain competence in electroplating baths analysis
A know-how package for the practical analyst in the plating industry contains 76 methods taking into account the latest state of knowledge. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (12 March 2004)
High output red laser diodes give high visibility
High output red laser diodes are suitable for applications requiring high visibility in demanding environments, such as machine vision and where highly visible laser lines ar wanted. Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products (12 March 2004)
Institute of Engineering negotiations halted
After several months of negotiations, the UK's ImechE, IEE and IIE agreed to halt exploratory talks on creating a new interdisciplinary Institute - the proposed Institute of Engineering.
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (12 March 2004)
Uninterruptible power supply fits PC case
Offered as the first uninterruptible power supply system with the ability to be mounted into a PC case using a 5 1/4in drive bay, entry level SI-3 internal UPS is for the PC or industrial computer.
News from Rugged Technologies (12 March 2004)
Universal tool clamping system ups m/c performance
An the alternative to conventional ER collet style toolholders offers ease of handling, more reliable tool clamping, vibration dampening and greater true running accuracy. Brochure Available
News from Schunk Intec (12 March 2004)
Cylindrical grinder has automation as standard
Ideal for grinding relatively small components such as fuel injector and electronic parts, a 320mm swing grinder has a 3-axis NC gantry loader system as a standard item.
News from Toyoda Mitsui Europe UK (12 March 2004)
HMC purchased to generate fresh business
User Application Article Milfab Engineering in Essex prefers to bring in additional capacity in key areas where it knows it can generate fresh business, factors which influence its choice of HMCs.
News from Matchmaker M/C (12 March 2004)
Upsurge Sees New Business Expansion At GSPK
Knaresborough based GSPK Electronics have responded to an upsurge in the electronics market by extending their New Business Department to help develop business opportunities across varying sectors.
News from GSPK Electronics (12 March 2004)
ProSoft MicroStation Courseware sale
ProSoft MicroStation Courseware sale through until April 9
News from ProSoft (12 March 2004)
DADiSP helps the New York Medical College
User Application Article DADiSP helps the New York Medical College investigate and research human speech disorders Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (12 March 2004)
Richer Experience With Maple TA Release 1.5
The latest edition of Maplesoft's premium testing and assessment software delivers a richer experience to students and increased efficiency to instructors. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (12 March 2004)
Needle-Sharp Images Into Routine Microscopy
The Axiovert 40 microscope is designed to bring uncompromisingly brilliant images to routine observations where large quantities of samples must be screened quickly and cost-efficiently.
News from Carl Zeiss (12 March 2004)
Coware Appoints Two New Vice Presidents
CoWare, the leading supplier of system-level electronic design automation (EDA) software and services, announced the appointment of two new vice presidents.
News from CoWare (12 March 2004)
New Custom Optics And Lighting
IQ Systems has announced its new application engineering service to help with custom machine vision integration needs.
News from Intelligent Quality Systems (12 March 2004)
Wide Range Of Crucibles For Thermal Analysis
The type of crucible used in DSC measurements can effect the quality of results of the DSC measuring cell, so it is essential to consider relevant factors before measurements are taken. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (12 March 2004)
New Website For Selerity Technologies
Selerity, has redesigned its online presence as it continues to demonstrate the advantages of temperature programming in High Performance Liquid Chromatography instrumentation and method development.
News from Selerity Technologies (12 March 2004)
Muller Chose Datalase For High Speed Coding
User Application Article To replace the traditional methods of coding to enable even higher productivity on their new high speed filling lines, Muller Dairy has chosen DataLase from Sherwood Technology.
News from DataLase (12 March 2004)
Mike Shearman Re-Elected Chairman Of ExNBG
Mike Shearman, General Manager of Sira's Safety Compliance business, has been re-elected Chairman of the European ATEX Notified Bodies Group (ExNBG) for a further two-year term.
News from Sira (12 March 2004)
Oscilloscope Capabilities Improve Customer Product
The intuitive capabilities of the TDS5000B Series oscilloscopes simplify and make more efficient design validation measurements and tests so that engineers can get their work done quickly and easily. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (12 March 2004)
Real-Time Spectrum Analysis Seminar Tour
Tektronix, a leading worldwide provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, has announced the start of its Real-Time Spectrum Analysis Seminar Tour. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (12 March 2004)
Free Seminars from Thermo Electron
Thermo Electron Corporation will be conducting two seminars covering the integration of Lims with other laboratory applications and enterprise software solutions. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (12 March 2004)
Storage Compact Flash Option For Oscilloscopes
TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) has released a new communications interface option for the Tektronix TDS1000 and 2000 series of low cost digital storage oscilloscopes.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (12 March 2004)
Manufacturing solutions workshop ups efficiency
BDE Group in association with Sage would like to invite IT Decision Makers in the manufacturing industry to Sage Manufacturing Solutions Workshop 2004.
News from BDE Group (11 March 2004)
Customers want more than just a box
Celebrating his 20th year in the compressed air industry, Geoff Taylor comments on key changes having occurred, within the industry, over this period. Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (11 March 2004)
Updated reverse engineering software is faster
Updated reverse engineering software offers faster and more accurate alignment of multiple scans, together with new curve creation and editing tools for easier surfacing. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (11 March 2004)
Website covers full range of dispensers, pumps
The new 2004 Fluid Metering Website covers the full line of dispensers and metering pumps for laboratory, industrial, process and OEM applications.
News from Fluid Metering (11 March 2004)
New Business manager to cope with business upsurge
GSPK Electronics have responded to an upsurge in the electronics market by extending their New Business Department to help develop business opportunities across varying sectors.
News from GSPK Electronics (11 March 2004)
Digital proportional control valve has DeviceNet
Digital proportional control valve with DeviceNet delivers high levels of flexibility and functionality is ideal for deployment in a wealth of industrial automation applications.
News from Norgren (11 March 2004)
Three institutions to collaborate, not merge
Exploratory talks between the IEE, IIE and IMechE to examine options for closer collaboration, have sidelined the idea of creating a new Institute, though a great deal of common ground exists.
News from Institution of Electrical Engineers (11 March 2004)
Miniature rib milling cutters cut hard steels
Miniature rib milling cutters are designed for cutting a host of difficult materials including graphite and steels hardened to 60 Rockwell C at speeds up to 150m/min.
News from ITC Tooling (11 March 2004)
Sheet metal software module versatility increased
An optional sheet metal software module designed to define parametric geometries can easily turn an existing geometry into a parametric part by assigning as many variables as the user wants.
News from Lantek Sheet Metal Solutions (11 March 2004)
ERP solutions software expanded
Additions to IT software solutions will help manufacturers extend their ERP solutions further, providing the opportunity for greater business insight to all employees.
News from Microsoft Dynamics (11 March 2004)
ERP solutions order announced for all sites
Open Business Solutions announces major Jobscope order with Sandusky International - a refurbisher of paper making machinery - for deployment to all sites within the group, worldwide.
News from Open Business Solutions (11 March 2004)
Orbital welding equipment stored easily
A range of aluminiumised enclosures are available to store and transport Orbimat Orbital Welding Power Supplies easily.
News from Orbimatic (11 March 2004)
PCB through hole reflow advice offered at NEPCON
Phoenix Contact will be offering advice and solutions for THR PCB manufacturing processes to aid designers on lead free evolution and SMT processes. Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact (11 March 2004)
Transformer guide gives theory, functions, actions
Detailed guide provides information about various types of transformers and their applications and includes theory, functions and actions as well as history notes. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (11 March 2004)
Adhesives tapes, compounds maker opens UK plant
Global developer of adhesive tapes and compounds held the official opening of its new manufacturing facilities in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester on Friday 5 March.
News from Scapa UK (11 March 2004)
Robot is smoother and runs much easier
Intended for use on moulding machines of 500 -2500kN locking force, servo-drive linear robot is constructed from extruded aluminium profiles to provide greater rigidity for less weight.
News from Sandretto UK (11 March 2004)
Revised storage saves 430 working days a year
User Application Article New storage infrastructure has reduced the distance packing ring parts travel around a shop floor by 30%, which initially extrapolated to saving 259 days per year, more savings followed.
News from System Store Solutions (11 March 2004)
Stable VMCs designed for five sides machining
VMCs feature inherent stability when machining on five sides of a component at a single setting, which can be across the spectrum from hardened steel to light materials such as aluminium.
News from StarragHeckert UK (11 March 2004)
Images produced in coatings at high speeds
By combining substrate conversion and laser energy, a chemistry can be added to inks, coatings and plastics allowing images to be printed at high speeds using low power laser light.
News from DataLase (11 March 2004)
Compact milling cutters boast high feed rates
A range of 90 degree milling cutters and inserts are intended for the highly productive machining of shoulders, slots and pockets, providing longer insert life. Brochure Available
News from Stellram (11 March 2004)
Ceramic indexable inserts raise turning speeds
Ceramic indexable inserts made in nine styles for turning exhibit high hardness and toughness, as well as excellent heat resistance, to elevate cutting speeds and cut hardened metals. Brochure Available
News from Stellram (11 March 2004)
Grinders finished bearings for Mars robots
User Application Article High production internal grinders finish precision bearings used in components for NASA's Mars Rovers - the 'Sprint' and 'Oppurtunity'.
News from Service Network (11 March 2004)
Subcontract machinist meets quality standard
Target Precision, a specialist producer of mill/turn parts up to 32mm diameter, has gained accreditation to BS EN ISO 9001:2000 quality management standard.
News from Target Precision (11 March 2004)
More options offered for mould temperature control
Mould temperature controllers for plastics processors include direct and indirect cooling options, and oil heaters offer a temperature range of up to 250degC.
News from Wittmann UK (11 March 2004)
Announcing MapleNet 2.0
MapleNet 2.0 offers even more ways to create interactive online content. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (11 March 2004)
ATS organises 2 kinds Seminar in April 2004
ATS hosts Manufacturing Intelligence Seminars and 1 Day Session for European VisualPlant Users
News from ATS Control Products (11 March 2004)
Autodesk Inventor Series Reigns
Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Inventor Series Reign as the No. 1 selling 3D Mechanical Design Software for the Third Year in a Row Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (11 March 2004)
PLM Version 5 Release 13 announced
Dassault Systemes and IBM Announce Version 5 Release 13 of their Product Lifecycle Management Portfolio
News from Dassault Systemes (11 March 2004)
IBM and Dassault Systemes at CeBIT 2004
State-of-the-art virtual product development solutions take centre stage at world's leading information information technology fair in Hannover Germany, March 18 - 24 Stuttgart
News from IBM (11 March 2004)
New features for Lantek Expert
Lantek will be on Stand 3051 at the MACH 2004 International Machine Tool Exhibition, (to be held at the NEC between 19th-23rd April).
News from Lantek Sheet Metal Solutions (11 March 2004)
Innovative Weighing Solutions
SmartGrid,a floating weighing platform with a unique grid structure, successfully minimises the effects of turbulence in the weighing chamber allowing results to stabilise up to 20% quicker. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (11 March 2004)
Power Station Use On-Line Ion Chromatography
User Application Article The 821 Compact Process Analyser has been running continuously at Ferrybridge C Power Station since December 2003 monitoring chloride and sulphate in water within boiler units. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (11 March 2004)
Effortlessly reduce compressed air energy costs
Introducing a compressed air management system to a compressed air installation is a proven method of continually monitoring energy and consumption in order to maximise site efficiency. Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (10 March 2004)
Automotive company saves days on 5-axis programs
User Application Article Manufacturer of prototype automotive components has achieved substantial savings after installing alternative CAM software to drive its Prima Optimo and Rapido 5-axis laser machine tools.
News from Camtek (10 March 2004)
Product teams to expand machine vision marketing
Cognex has formed two new product teams within its Modular Vision Systems Division in order to focus engineering and marketing resources on new markets and applications for machine vision systems.
News from Cognex UK (10 March 2004)
Software reduces mould making costs at shoemaker
User Application Article With the previous method, a shoemaking company had to use a probing system to digitise the complete mould. Now, new software means only a few profiles need to be digitised. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (10 March 2004)
UV-curable stereolithography resins sold in USA
DSM Somos said that its complete line of UV-curable stereolithography resins has been qualified for use in Sony's Solid Creation Systems (SCS), available for sale in North America. Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (10 March 2004)
Automatic key-performance indicator suits most
Turnkey, production line, performance measurement package requires little factory resource, before generating major operational benefits, and will cover all productivity and quality issues.
News from Harford Control (10 March 2004)
Mill aluminium, brass, at high speeds and feeds
Two flute solid carbide cutter has a 50 degree right hand helix, specifically designed for machining aluminium at extremely high speeds and feeds as well as plastics and brass.
News from ITC Tooling (10 March 2004)
Modem brings high speed remote monitoring
To communicate quickly and efficiently with remote meters and monitors, a high speed, low power industrial modem for remote data transfer operates at speeds of 14,400 bps and beyond.
News from Jekyll Electronic Technology (10 March 2004)
Up to 10 unmanned CNC lathes monitored remotely
Up to 10 Citizen CNC sliding head automatic lathes with Windows based control system software can now be remotely monitored through unmanned production periods with automatic alarm messaging on alert. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (10 March 2004)
Intrinsic safe isolators are surge protected
Base terminals with integral surge protection avoid errors, temporary interruptions to functions and possibly failure of the equipment caused by switching operations in electrical systems. Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact (10 March 2004)
Motion labelling head doubles output
A new labelling head looks set to revolutionise print and apply labelling techniques by allowing packaging companies to double the throughput of their labelling systems.
News from PALS Precision Applicators (10 March 2004)
Service advises on best welding solution
Not being tied to any particular welding equipment manufacturer, Precision Welding Systems can offer advise to give the best solution for the application.
News from Precision Welding Systems (10 March 2004)
Turret punch press offers indexable up-forming
A 300kN turret punch press has an up-forming option that offers a combination of conventional up-forming, a new, indexable up-forming station, and the possibility of using existing tooling. Brochure Available
News from Press and Shear Machinery (10 March 2004)
Large carbide-cutting bandsaw lowers cost per cut
Tungsten carbide tipped bandsawing blades can cut all types of material from aerospace alloys to steel three times faster than conventional bimetal bimetal blades.
News from Kasto (10 March 2004)
Zero-point clamping system reduces work resetting
Universal zero-point clamping system that provides accurate and repeatable set-ups of workholding fixtures allows workpieces to be moved through multiple operations with minimum resetting. Brochure Available
News from Schunk Intec (10 March 2004)
Pneumatics courses given EMTA approval
EMTA Awards, has given approval to SMC Pneumatics for Pneumatic Technology, Electro-pneumatics and PLC Technology training courses so candidates can qualify for a
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (10 March 2004)
Button inserts semi- and finish-mill mould steels
Button inserts for rough, semi-finish and finish milling of mould and tool steels are also suitable for other demanding applications where high metal removal rates are required. Brochure Available
News from Stellram (10 March 2004)
Close pitch PCBs checked thoroughly
Ideal for electronics inspection and rework a range of optical inspection systems satisfy need for checking on components placed in close pitch as used in many PCBs. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering (10 March 2004)
Drill-tap centre is capable of heavy milling
Tapping centres are generally thought of as nimble, high-speed machines having moderate cutting capacity, but this one much heavier metalcutting than others on the market.
News from Whitehouse Machine Tools (10 March 2004)
ASME Y14.41-2003 Standard Reinforces PLM work
ASME Y14.41-2003 Standard Reinforces Dassault Syst?mes' Drive to Establish 3D as PLM Work Environment for Extended Enterprise
News from Dassault Systemes (10 March 2004)
Lincoln Electric use Jetcam software
User Application Article World-leading welding equipment company boosts production with Jetcam CAD/CAM software
News from Jetcam International (10 March 2004)
Cannon Group select Navision
User Application Article Microsoft Business Solutions supplies integrated software solution to Cannon Group
News from Microsoft Dynamics (10 March 2004)
Easy Peel For Yoghurt Pot Testing
The TG 5346 a new test instrument accessory to check the optimum peel strength of sealed lids on yoghurt packaging has been specially developed by Lloyd Instruments.
News from Lloyd Instruments (10 March 2004)
Seminar Information From Mettler Toledo
Mettler Toledo AutoChem is holding an application training seminar for chemists and chemical engineers involved in process optimisation, technology transfer or full scale production. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (10 March 2004)
Major New Qa Instrument Launched In Chicago
The 841 Titrando has the necessary intelligence to control sample changers and offers additional uinque features like, Touch Control with large color display and PC Control for operation via PC. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (10 March 2004)
Tiamo The New QA Software
Tiamo integrates Titrinos and Titrandos, meters, Dosinos, sample changers, Robotic Sample Processors, etc to form a complete system for laboratory analysis. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (10 March 2004)
Mining Data Without Data Mining
The minerals and mining industry generates and needs to manage large volumes of data, because of this QSI has developed a range of software tools to match its specific needs.
News from Quality Systems International (UK) (10 March 2004)
Claro Precision adds on a modern apprentice
Claro Precision Engineering's on-going committment to training has received a further boost with the appointment of its latest modern apprentice, 19 year old Andrew Rodgers.
News from Claro Precision Engineering ( 9 March 2004)
Gear head gives continuous, reliable performance
Any machine required to run 24 hours a day, seven days a week, will benefit from the continuous, reliable performance offered by a gear head that is "grease" lubricated for life.
News from Danaher Motion Ltd ( 9 March 2004)
Transducer reduces machinery measurement errors
Force transducer withstands those lateral forces and bending moments caused by the weight of connected machine parts that can otherwise lead to measurement errors. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK ( 9 March 2004)
Fast pyrometers offer high speed response times
Ultra fast infrared pyrometers claim response times as fast as 10 microseconds with target sizes a small as 0.7mm for temperature tracking up to 2300degC on fast processes.
News from Impac Infrared ( 9 March 2004)
Pyrometer simplifies aluminium temperature checks
Working at a wavelength where the material emissivity is stable and relatively high in value this pyrometer checks aluminium temperatures such as in extrusion, rolling and billet heating.
News from Impac Infrared ( 9 March 2004)
Four technical guides produced by training firm
Four technical pocket guides have been published by a company that also offers an intensive range of courses for electrical. electronic and maintenance engineers and technicians.
News from IDC Technologies ( 9 March 2004)
Computerised instruments test products for leaks
Computerized, dry air leak testing instruments for production-line applications serve virtually any user need for 100% validation of products that must reliably contain a liquid, gas or vacuum.
News from Intertech Development Company ( 9 March 2004)
Book addresses wireless networks for automation
Wireless Networks for Industrial Automation discusses wireless communications from the factory and process automation viewpoint to help engineers make clear decisions on timing and strategy. Brochure Available
News from ISA (Instrumentation, Systems and Aut Soc) ( 9 March 2004)
Welds contribute to largest single mast yacht
User Application Article High technology welding equipment contributed to the successful build the World's largest single masted yacht and composite (carbon and glass fibre) vessel launched last year.
News from Kemppi (UK) ( 9 March 2004)
CAM offers 15% toolpathing efficiency improvements
Latest toolpath CAM release targets productivity improvements by introducing a new profiling cycle that focuses on optimised toolpath control, lower cycle times and higher machining efficieny.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems ( 9 March 2004)
Remote sensors communicate to a central control
To be shown for the first time in the UK is a unidirectional wireless transmission system that enables remote sensors to communicate to a central control point. Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact ( 9 March 2004)
Angle grinder wheels offer fast stock removal
A wheel that works on angle grinders of all output levels offers fast stock removal and high durability use on steel, stainless steel,cast iron and non-ferrous metals.
News from Pferd ( 9 March 2004)
Read 1D and 2D symbols without a struggle
Designed for reading tough, low contrast symbols, handheld imagers no longer require users to struggle reading dot peen or laser etched bar codes and 2D symbols in handheld applications.
News from Simac Masic and TSS ( 9 March 2004)
Joining process toughens up bi-metal saw blades
High performance bi-metal hand hacksaw blades and bi-metal jig saw blades feature a joining process that provides multiple cutting edges creating a greater resistance to tooth failure and breakage.
News from Starrett ( 9 March 2004)
Software provides window straight Into work
A set of Windows programs for CAD/CAM, which can directly drive CNC machines with up to five axes, has many features normally associated with advanced 3D programs, such as wire mesh creation. Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers ( 9 March 2004)
Tapping centres upgrade to 4/5-axis VMC status
Moving-column drill-tapping machine, having 30 taper tooling, a more powerful spindle motor and a chain-type tool magazine, is now more accurately described as a VMC.
News from Whitehouse Machine Tools ( 9 March 2004)
1.1(GBP) Million Contract For Selby Swing Bridge
AK Heavy Engineering, has secured the 1.1 (GBP) million contract for the design, manufacture and commissioning of the complete mechanical, hydraulic and electrical works for the Selby Swing Bridge.
News from DavyMarkham ( 9 March 2004)
Ideas Into Reality
HBC Engineering Solutions was formed after an MBO on 1st April 2003, and currently has a turnover of 17m (GBP).
News from HBC Engineering Solutions ( 9 March 2004)
Galorath Appoints Scandinavian Partner
Galorath Appoints Scandinavian Partner for the Powerful SEER Suite of Cost Estimation Tools
News from Galorath International ( 9 March 2004)
Noesis Solutions and Dassault Systemes partnership
Noesis Solutions and Dassault Syst?mes announce the signing of a CAA V5 Software Partnership
News from Dassault Systemes ( 9 March 2004)
Osaka Gas Company utilises UGS PLM Solutions
User Application Article Osaka Gas Company utilises UGS PLM Solutions' Digital Human Model to create user-friendly living spaces
News from Siemens PLM Software ( 9 March 2004)
Datalogger Available At Reduced Price
The 2HDL8, a compact and reliable eight-channel 12-bit data logger developed originally for undersea applications at depths to 3000m, is now available from Celsum Technologies for 800 (GBP). Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies ( 9 March 2004)
Leak Tester Serves Higher Production Rates
A dual-channel leak testing instrument from InterTech Development Company doubles productivity by testing two parts simultaneously at high production-line speeds.
News from Intertech Development Company ( 9 March 2004)
Interface Measures Efficiency In Electrical Drives
The Norma analyser measures the respective electrical power for the calculation of the efficiency under dynamic conditions.
News from LEM UK ( 9 March 2004)
Finnigan Vmaldi Ion Source Enables High-Throughput
Thermo Electron announces the new Finnigan vMALDI ion source to enhance the Finnigan LTQ linear ion trap mass spectrometer for accelerated proteomics research.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific ( 9 March 2004)
Intelligent Security Optical Turnstiles
User Application Article PathMinder's latest retracting security barriers for controlling pedestrian access to buildings use low-inertia Baldor servo motors with neodymium magnetics to achieve opening times of well under 500 Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK ( 9 March 2004)
Hand-Held Conditioning Amp For Strain Gauges
The new PSD from Celsum Technologies accepts a range of input sensitivities up to 50mV/V, and has a 71/2 digit LCD display, together with annunciators for the range and function selected. Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies ( 9 March 2004)
Customer Service Innovation Award
Labtronics is honored to announce that they are the 2004 recipient of the Frost and Sullivan Customer Service Innovation Award.
News from Labtronics ( 9 March 2004)
Water Determination With The Metrohm Titrando
835/836 Titrandos come with a special Karl Fischer mode whose sophisticated control algorithm, guarantees highly precise results. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 9 March 2004)
High Quality pH Meters at Very Special Prices
Compact and Easy to Use pH and Temperature meter for only 385(GBP) including the electrode being smaller than an A4 page, the 744 pH Meter is the smallest laboratory model produced by Metrohm. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 9 March 2004)
New Lims/CDs Integration Solution
Thermo now offers SampleManager-Millennium, a new interface for its flagship SampleManager Laboratory Information Management Systems and the Millennium or Empower Chromatography Data Systems. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics ( 9 March 2004)
The fastest way to get equations on the Web
A powerful interactive tool that revolutionises and streamlines the creation of print and web-based documents containing maths works with any word processor or presentation program. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 8 March 2004)
PTFE diaphragms and bellows operate up to 260degC
Highly stable PTFE diaphragms and bellows can withstand a wide variety of temperatures up to 260degC and resist prolonged exposure to most chemicals or process solutions.
News from Ceetak ( 8 March 2004)
Premier lathe builder approves spindle repair
Okuma and Howa Machinery has just certified Dynomax as the only U.S. warranty spindle repair factory authorized to restore existing Okuma and Howa spindles to original specifications.
News from Dynomax ( 8 March 2004)
ATEX demands pneumatic systems hazard tests
Following the introduction of the EC directive 94/9/EC (ATEX), pneumatic systems as well as electrical sources of potential ignition now need to be tested and certified for critical zones. Brochure Available
News from Festo ( 8 March 2004)
Clean room ensures optimum LCD Display performance
Manufacture of industrial monitors has recently made a significant investment in a new clean room for the controlled assembly of high brightness LCD modules.
News from GDS - Global Display Solutions ( 8 March 2004)
Pumps maker acquisition leads to new appointment
As a direct result of rapid expansion and the acquisition of EMU Unterwasserpumpen, Wilo Salmson Pumps has appointed Chris Perkins as Business Development Manager, PBU Submersible Technology.
News from Wilo (UK) ( 8 March 2004)
Modern management package updates m/c services
User Application Article It was to improve its call management and engineer scheduling - as well as the management of spare parts - that a machine tool supplier acquired a modern service management system package.
News from Tesseract ( 8 March 2004)
Company to set up its global information library
User Application Article Global digital electronic component manufacturer selects advanced standard document management to harness corporate knowledge and accelerate time to market.
News from MatrixOne ( 8 March 2004)
Medical-grade prototyping material is durable
Polycarbonate material for use in applications such as food-, pharmaceutical-, and medical equipment modelling, as well as automotive use, has high impact and flexural strength.
News from Laser Lines (Industrial and Medical) ( 8 March 2004)
Days since last accident - are you aware?
Industrial large displays that use bright high efficiency LEDs are aimed at improving Health and Safety awareness in factories by informing employees of "Days Since Last Accident".
News from London Electronics ( 8 March 2004)
Intermediate bulk container is easier to handle
UN-approved intermediate bulk container features a durable, polyethylene pallet base that withstands off-the-mark forklift entry yet may be easily removed by one person for cleaning.
News from Meese Orbitron Dunne Co ( 8 March 2004)
B-axis toolchanger lathes machine in one set-up
Rigid and accurate B-axis toolchanger lathes are aimed at OEMs and subcontractors that want to produce complex, high-added-value components in a single set-up.
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology ( 8 March 2004)
Free parameter calculator gives good base figures
Users of any orbital welding system can obtain good base figures through a free parameter calculator for entry into their orbital welding system to obtain good results with minimal effort.
News from Orbimatic ( 8 March 2004)
Shield support saves up to 35% in space
Thanks to a new shield support, cable shields can be connected on both sides of the mounting rail, offering space savings of up to 35 per cent. Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact ( 8 March 2004)
Archive of safety articles and information opened
Eleven issues of Pilz's 'Safety Update' e-mail newsletter are archived, and cover standards, legislation, risk assessment, training, products competency, case studies and online resources.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 8 March 2004)
UK manufacturing stability set to continue
Stability in manufacturing businesses in the UK will continue according to the latest quarterly manufacturing survey from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers ( 8 March 2004)
Customised actuators have wide range of options
Customised actuators can have switches, potentiometers, relays, special wiring, special voltages, path reduction ratio, torque cut-off and process data highway DP control.
News from Repco Technology ( 8 March 2004)
Virtual consultancy service for industry opened
Free web service has been launched to provide manufacturers with a tailored assessment of their potential for performance and profitability improvement using simulation technology.
News from Sim-Serv ( 8 March 2004)
HP to manage Tecnomatix's internal IT operations
Tecnomatix Technologies and HP have announced a joint six-year, multi-million dollar per annum agreement whereby HP will manage and support most of Tecnomatix's worldwide internal IT operations.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies ( 8 March 2004)
Tool specialist benefits from smart degreasing
User Application Article Smart degreasing system has significantly reduced solvent consumption and improved cleaning performance and safety at a tooling specialist's factory.
News from Virotec ( 8 March 2004)
Tool grinders keep toolmaker on its critical path
User Application Article The ability of CNC tool grinders to consistently produce complex, critical features on a diverse range of form reamers in small batches is why this toolmaker continually invests in 5-axis grinding.
News from Walter GB ( 8 March 2004)
MPO France selects DALiM TWiST workflow
User Application Article MPO France selects DALiM TWiST workflow to automate pre-production
News from Dalim Software ( 8 March 2004)
Eg trek trio train with Royal Marines
The first all-female team to attempt the Polar Challenge has successfully completed a stint of survival training, courtesy of the Royal Marines and sponsor, eg solutions.
News from eg Solutions ( 8 March 2004)
Brazil Rio Rendering System now Available
SplutterFish's Brazil Rio Rendering System now Available - New Edition Allows Rendering Enthusiasts Free Access to Award-Winning Toolkit
News from SplutterFish ( 8 March 2004)
Westinghouse Rail Systems Selects Visiprise
User Application Article Technology Leader in Rail Applications Will Deploy Visiprise Manufacturing for Test, Repair and Returns Management
News from Visiprise ( 8 March 2004)
ExxonMobil selects Invensys
ExxonMobil selects Invensys as provider of real-time optimisation software
News from Invensys ( 8 March 2004)
Tecplot Investigate Designs For Cricket Ground
User Application Article Tecplot was used to visualise the air flow within and around the redeveloped Ponsford Stand, Members Pavilion and Olympic Stand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 8 March 2004)
Apotome Receives Award For Innovation Of The Year
Carl Zeiss' ApoTome Imaging System has received the Photonics Circle of Excellence Award from Photonics Spectra, the US magazine for optical technologies.
News from Carl Zeiss ( 8 March 2004)
Materials Microscope Meets Inspection Demands
Carl Zeiss launches Axioskop 2 MAT, a routine microscope boasting improved optical capabilities to meet the increasing demands made by materials scientists.
News from Carl Zeiss ( 8 March 2004)
See-More Is Bigger And Better Than Ever
See-More features Wide-Eye, said to be the worlds largest commercially available telecentric lens system and proprietary accuracy enhancement technology.
News from Intelligent Quality Systems ( 8 March 2004)
Trace Metal Analysis Using Voltammetry
The 797 VA Computrace is a modern voltammetric measuring instrument that connects to a PC directly via an USB connection. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 8 March 2004)
KF Coulometer For Water Quality Assurance Analysis
The 831KF Classic has a large display that provides information about the relevant titration parameters and plots the course of the titration curve showing ug water detected against time. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 8 March 2004)
Integration and exploitation of MEMS
The Intersect Faraday Partnership is to present the findings of the International Technology Mission to Europe, which examined commercialisation and integration of sensor technologies.
News from National Physical Laboratory ( 8 March 2004)
Sensor Is Capable Of Operating In Harsh Condition
Penny + Giles has launched SRS880, a new rugged, sealed rotary position sensor that has been designed for position monitoring in heavy duty applications. Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles ( 8 March 2004)
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