News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 2 May
to Saturday 8 May 2004
Fibre structuring in dryer saves energy costs
Latest generation of membrane dryers feature an evenly arranged structure of the fibres within the membrane elements that enables a more efficient distribution of purge air and lower energy costs. Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies ( 7 May 2004)
CNC simulation software gives inspection commands
One of the newest offerings in CNC simulation software is the ability for companies to enhance their manufacturing operation by improving the documentation process. Brochure Available
News from CGTech ( 7 May 2004)
Delcam wins "Best software" Awards category
Delcam's PowerMILL CAM system was the outright winner in the "Best software" category, sponsored by The 600 Group, at the International Machine Tool Industry Awards at MACH 2004. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 7 May 2004)
Two of everything replaced by one system
User Application Article When the Power Jacks Group acquired its biggest competitor, it found itself with two ERP systems - neither delivered the functionality the new business required.
News from Information Engineering ( 7 May 2004)
Multi-function lubricant has wide temp. range
A white high-performance lubricating paste, especially suitable for long-term and lifetime lubrication and as an assembly-disassembly lubricant, has a wide temperature range. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB ( 7 May 2004)
Chuck manaufacturer wins International award
Award-winning workholding specialist Leader Chuck Systems has added to its trophy cabinet - again - by winning the Best Workholding Equipment category at the 2004 International Machine Tool Awards.
News from Leader Chuck Systems ( 7 May 2004)
HMC offers rapid traverse up to 90m/min - all axes
HMC with fully enclosed twin pallet changer offers rapid traverse and cutting feed rates of 90m/min in all linear axes as an option to the standard 60m/min. Brochure Available
News from NCMT ( 7 May 2004)
Orbital welding equipment available on hire
For joining runs of tube or pipework efficiently and with the best results, orbital welding systems can be hired to provide productive and reproducible joints productively and at low cost.
News from Orbitec ( 7 May 2004)
Fine, miniature fabrications made with lasers
Batch production of features typically from 200 microns down to only a few microns in material <1mm thick can be done with high speed lasers, from a few parts/month to 1000s/week.
News from Oxford Lasers ( 7 May 2004)
Orbital welding station also joins elbows to tube
Designed for the pre-fabrication of tube and pipe work welding station incorporates a tube/pipe clamp located on an X-Y slide, and the clamp rotates to allow elbows to be welded to tube.
News from Orbimatic ( 7 May 2004)
Decentralized control has Ethernet interface
Inline controller combines the advantages of a compact control system at the I/O level with those of an Ethernet network and can be programmed and parameterized with PC Worx automation software. Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact ( 7 May 2004)
Director to help develop OEM business
Stadco, the leading UK-based manufacturer and supplier of body-in-white stampings and assemblies to the automotive industry, has appointment Dermot Sterne as sales and marketing director.
News from Stadco ( 7 May 2004)
DVD has all important automation software tools
All of the important software tools for automation are contained on a DVD with graphical programming languages, HMI software, offline simulation, and software for integrating drive technology.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 7 May 2004)
Powerful Visualisation Software Announced
Autodesk Introduces Powerful Visualisation Software That Takes Conceptual Design to the Next Level Brochure Available
News from Autodesk ( 7 May 2004)
Dymos Selects MatrixOne to Accelerate Time to Mark
User Application Article Automobile Component Developer Selects Matrix10 to Improve Design and Manufacturing Response Time
News from MatrixOne ( 7 May 2004)
CNRL will deploy McLaren Enterprise Engineer
User Application Article Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) will deploy McLaren Enterprise Engineer software to manage the engineering documents, drawings and associated business processes on its $8 billion Oil Project
News from McLaren Software ( 7 May 2004)
Ansoft Ships HFSS v9.2
HFSS v9.2 doubles the size of addressable 3D designs, enhances the ability to automatically generate and manage electromagnetic based design libraries.
News from Ansoft Europe ( 7 May 2004)
Load Cell Gains Manufacturer European Approval
User Application Article UK manufacturer, Tascol Shore Engineering, has included HBM's Z6 load cell in the design of its automatic gravimetric weighing equipment enabling the company to gain OIML R61. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK ( 7 May 2004)
LGC And ChemOvation Alliance
LGC and ChemOvation, have announced a collaboration agreement that will enable both parties to build on their comprehensive range of offerings to drug discovery companies.
News from LGC ( 7 May 2004)
Lighthouse Offers 21 CFR Part 11 Solution
LMS Express, LMS Express RT, and LMS Express RT Plus are designed to be used with Lighthouse's Solair, Handheld, and Remote Particle Counters as well as Lighthouse's Universal Manifold Controller.
News from Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions ( 7 May 2004)
World's Smallest PXA255 Embedded CPU Card
Measuring just 1.25 x 2.3 x 0.26 inches, the TRITON-XXS from Strategic Test is a complete PXA255 computer that has been optimised for portable embedded designs where low-power consumption is critical.
News from Strategic Test ( 7 May 2004)
Vacuum systems suit single or multi-user tasks
Versatile medium-duty vacuum systems with ratings up to 15kW/4800m3/hr are now available from Nederman, suitable for the removal of light to medium-heavy particulates. Brochure Available
News from Nederman ( 7 May 2004)
Controller managers four robots and ancillaries
'Fifth generation' robot controller represents the biggest technological step forward since 1974, says its maker, as it will manager four robots and associated positioners and ancillary devices. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics ( 6 May 2004)
Welding accessories market brings record sales
The first quarter of 2004 has been one of record sales for a global supplier of weld purging and welding accessories, signalling good times for the fusion welding industry says the company.
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques ( 6 May 2004)
Downdraft welding benches tailrored for 'best fit'
User Application Article When assessing a welding area for safety procedures, a supplier of downdraft welding benches seeks a 'best fit' solution to suit the type of work in hand.
News from IPM Extraction ( 6 May 2004)
Punch press tooling system offers longer tool life
Highly abrasion and adhesion resistant punch inserts in a tooling system for Trumpf presses has features that increase tool life, facilitate fast tooling changes, and reduce tooling costs. Brochure Available
News from Mate Precision Tooling ( 6 May 2004)
Nesting software company branches out in Europe
SigmaTEK Europe, based in Coventry, has achieved a 40% increase in business across Europe with its SigmaNEST part nesting software over the past 12 months.
News from SigmaTEK Europe ( 6 May 2004)
Graphical development software upgraded
A significant upgrade to a family of graphical development products extends configuration-based development and code-generation tools to automated instrumentation and real-time applications. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 6 May 2004)
Alrad and National Instruments collaborate
Alrad Instruments and National Instruments have signed an agreement under which Alrad will sell and market the National Instruments Compact Vision System along with FireWire cameras. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 6 May 2004)
Scanner spots defects before they are a problem
User Application Article An automotive plastics company can set up simple programs on a measuring system that gives better accuracy, consistent results and cuts out defects before they become a problem.
News from OGP UK ( 6 May 2004)
Continuous cast development ups copper rod quality
Redesigning of continuous casting machine die coolers and updating and modification of the software has improved drawability and surface quality of the copper rod.
News from Outotec ( 6 May 2004)
Metal fabricators - who are on the critical list?
Metal fabrication industry analysts report that a record 292 companies out of 1000 surveyed are showing the early signs of financial stress, based on financial performance over four years.
News from Plimsoll Publishing ( 6 May 2004)
Competing against lower cost base EU members
Over two-thirds of the UK's manufacturing engineers are worried that they will be unable to compete against lower cost-base eastern European countries following EU enlargement on May 1st.
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers ( 6 May 2004)
Brochure highlights colour change expertise
A leading colour change chemistry specialist has produced a new brochure highlighting its capabilities, vision and expertise in colour change technology.
News from DataLase ( 6 May 2004)
Software helps manufacturing cope with demands
User Application Article To cope with constant changes in supply and demand, a global manufacturer of golfing equipment has acquired software that proactively and immediately determines the appropriate response.
News from Webplan ( 6 May 2004)
Fill in the "reality gap" in supply and demand
With change being constant in manufacturing, a seminar will help managers face the challenge of adjusting to the "reality gap" of day-to-day changes in supply and demand.
News from Webplan ( 6 May 2004)
NXT's Unique Technology Enhanced by 3T's Expertise
User Application Article With 3T RPD functional prototyping services, NXT reduced the development cycle of its Reference LCD Television from six months to just three.
News from 3T RPD ( 6 May 2004)
Faster and Easier way to Trial Software
Streamed AutoCAD 2005 trialware now available to potential customers across Europe, Middle East and Africa Brochure Available
News from Autodesk ( 6 May 2004)
Learning Lean Thinking can be Fun!
Uniquely entertaining one day Seminars take place on 16 and 17 June
News from K3 Business Technology Group ( 6 May 2004)
Crown UCP Selects Solid Edge
User Application Article Crown UCP Selects Solid Edge from UGS PLM Solutions for Innovative Bottle Design. Advanced shape creation technology meets design needs for company's consumer product focus
News from Siemens PLM Software ( 6 May 2004)
Portable Precision Counting Scale
GSE 675 Portable Precision Counting Scale available from Central Carolina Scale, is said to satisfy the requirement for a heavy-duty portable precision parts counting scale.
News from Central Carolina Scale ( 6 May 2004)
Matching Material With Machine
User Application Article Researchers at Quintiles in Edinburgh (Scotland) have purchased the new Freeman Technology FT4 Powder Rheometer for use in the company's drug development programmes.
News from Freeman Technology ( 6 May 2004)
Finisar To Acquire Infineon Fiber Optics Business
Finisar and Infineon Technologies, Munich have entered into a definitive agreement in which Finisar has agreed to acquire Infineon's Fiber Optics Business Unit based in Munich, Germany.
News from Finisar Corp ( 6 May 2004)
Next Generation Of System I/O BL67
The BL67 solution from InterlinkBT combines all the flexibility of in the cabinet PLC I/O systems with modularity, ruggedness, and connectorization.
News from InterlinkBT ( 6 May 2004)
Focusing On New Digital Microscopes
Leica Microsystems will be demonstrating its very latest microscope systems and associated equipment for research into industrial materials on one of the largest exhibition stands at Microscience 2004
News from Leica Microsytems ( 6 May 2004)
Probing For A Multiple Testing Method
Stable Micro Systems has developed a Multiple Puncture Probe which is said to accurately quantify the firmness of foods with variable textures, from fruit and vegetables to thick-cut marmalade.
News from Stable Micro Systems ( 6 May 2004)
Thermo Electron Acquires US Counseling Services
Thermo Electron Corporation a supplier of instruments, scientific equipment, services, and software solutions to the laboratory, announced the purchase of US Counseling Services for $77.9 million. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics ( 6 May 2004)
New Standard For FT-IR Gas Analysis
The Nicolet Antaris IGS gas analyzer provides research-grade performance, speed and sensitivity in a package designed specifically for use in industrial environments.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific ( 6 May 2004)
New Software For Environmental Reporting
Envirolab Forms from Thermo Electron is a user-friendly program and gives environmental laboratories a choice of ten reporting formats giving the analyst increased confidence in the results.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific ( 6 May 2004)
New Titration Accessory And Micro Cell
The Titration Accessory and the Micro Cell from Ultrasonic Scientific will transform the HR-US 102 spectrometer into a platform for performing a wide range of additional analytical functions.
News from Ultrasonic Scientific ( 6 May 2004)
Save 30% on Printing
Bluebeam Software and the US Reprographics Network Save AEC firms 30% on Printing Using blue-print, a New Online Printing Service.
News from Bluebeam Software ( 6 May 2004)
Cable reels make wirecloth workplace safer
User Application Article United Wire has installed four Nederman self-retracting cable reels to eliminate trip hazards from its wirecloth production facility. Brochure Available
News from Nederman ( 6 May 2004)
Portable extraction units are application-specific
Nederman UK is launching a new range of FilterCart units, based on the original and highly successful FilterCart concept, but developed to be more application-specific. Brochure Available
News from Nederman ( 6 May 2004)
Brochure gives details on electronic automation
Using detailed illustrations showing actual application examples, resource brochure covers automation for electronic manufacturing, test and inspection, and data storage. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech ( 5 May 2004)
Rinsewater control system saves plating costs
User Application Article Solenoid flow valves are used in a novel rinsewater control system to save millions of gallons of water and thousands of pounds for the metal finishing industry. Brochure Available
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems ( 5 May 2004)
Five-axis, 52mm bar mill-turn centre is compact
'One-hit' five-axis mill/turning centre offers the advantage of automatic part transfer to a second operation sub-spindle has the same footprint as exisiting two- or three- axis designs.
News from Colchester-Harrison ( 5 May 2004)
Variable torque drives provide more reliability
Providing variable torque, redesigned drives have been optimized to provide increased reliability, higher performance, lower installation costs and lower overall costs of ownership.
News from Danfoss Drives ( 5 May 2004)
High performance servo system simplifies set-up
High performance servo system can be optimized to meet specific application requirements in industries such as semiconductor fabrication, electronic assembly, packaging and many others.
News from Danaher Motion Ltd ( 5 May 2004)
Vacuum motors survive pressures down to 10-6 Torr
Commercial-grade vacuum motors, designed to survive pressures as low as 10-6 Torr, are available as stepper, hollow-shaft, brushless servo or rotor nut motors.
News from Empire Magnetics ( 5 May 2004)
Parts availability dictates product change
For nearly 10 years, Pro-face/Xycom Automation has been producing the 9450, 9403, and 9487 industrial products, but these are now being replaced owing to difficulty in obtaining parts.
News from Pro-face UK ( 5 May 2004)
Guide details measurement automation products
Selection guide to measurement automation products includes ultrasonic sensors, pressure products, liquid level sensors, solid level sensors, relays, controllers and man-machine interface devices.
News from Automation Products Group ( 5 May 2004)
Cycle times reduced by an average of 40 per cent
User Application Article Two machining centres, costing GBP 1.2 million, are reducing cycle times at a diesel engine plant by an average of 40 per cent after replacing an earlier generation of German machine tools.
News from Toyoda Mitsui Europe UK ( 5 May 2004)
Inserts show productivity gain of 400% in steels
Specifically designed to reduce machining times on steel, latest tool inserts have demonstrated increased productivity rates of 400 per cent compared with a competitor's carbide grade.
News from Walter GB ( 5 May 2004)
Valves prevent excess system pressure
Containing no external springs or moving parts, fully adjustable valves that can be serviced in-situ prevent excess system pressure by bypassing total system fluid flow.
News from Wanner Engineering ( 5 May 2004)
Reinforced die holder helps punch complex shapes
Heavy duty reinforced die holder - ideal for producing complex shapes and combining cluster tools with small webs between holes - ensures quality levels can be maintained.
News from Wilson Tool International ( 5 May 2004)
Adding To Hone-All's Expertise
Ted Barchard, 40, has been appointed by sub-contractor Hone-All Precision to the new role of Sales.
News from Hone-All Precision ( 5 May 2004)
Decision support software for control rooms
Decision support systems for control rooms combats information-overload effects of escalating levels of automation - Cambridge Consultants at Urban Transport 2004, Dresden May 19-21
News from Cambridge Consultants ( 5 May 2004)
Lattice3D's Unrivaled 3D Publishing Capabilities
Publishing Applications give Unprecedented Ability to Quickly Display and Publish Large 3D Data in Manuals, Documents, and Catalogs With High Fidelity Compression
News from Lattice 3D ( 5 May 2004)
Shining on Solios
Frame grabber strikes perfect balance between functionality and cost Brochure Available
News from Matrox Imaging ( 5 May 2004)
Machine vision module toolkit added
Feature-based OCR module has been added to a software development toolkit for machine vision, for image capture, processing, analysis, display and archiving. Brochure Available
News from Matrox Imaging ( 5 May 2004)
Third-generation vision system
Matrox Imaging has celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Matrox 4Sight vision system with the announcement of the new Matrox 4Sight M, the third-generation of the self-contained imaging platform. Brochure Available
News from Matrox Imaging ( 5 May 2004)
Autodesk announces DWF Composer
Autodesk DWF Composer Provides Advanced Digital Capabilities to View, Mark Up and Revise Design Files and Speed Flow of Information through Design Lifecycle Brochure Available
News from Autodesk ( 5 May 2004)
Epicor Recognized in awards
Epicor Recognized in 10th Annual Network Computing Well-Connected Awards. Clientele CRM.NET Chosen for its Strength as an Innovative Customer Relationship Management Solution for Midmarket Enterprises
News from Epicor ( 5 May 2004)
The Right Fit For Giga Stream's Customers
Giga Stream has become the latest network equipment manufacturer for IP Infusion to power its next generation platform with the ZebOS Advanced Routing Suite.
News from Giga Stream UMTS Technologies ( 5 May 2004)
Environmental Policies Provide Business Benefits
Workbench software from IdeaGen provides companies with the electronic administrative tools to raise internal awareness of policies and strategies.
News from IdeaGen Software ( 5 May 2004)
Microscope For Space Efficient Laboratory
Key features of the XGT-5000 are non-destructive microscopic elemental analysis and mapping under atmospheric pressure.
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon ( 5 May 2004)
125 MHz 1-16 Channel Digital Bit Stream PXI Card
The UX7005 has 64 Mbit/channel with 16 active channels, 128 Mbit with 8 channels, 256 Mbit with 4 channels, 512 Mbit with 2 channels and the entire 1024 Mbit when only using one channel.
News from Strategic Test ( 5 May 2004)
New ISG K6900 Thermal Camera
The new ISG K6900 combines all of the latest technologies to create the first predictive maintenance thermal imaging camera that fits in the palm of your hand.
News from Barber InSys ( 5 May 2004)
Graphical data acquisition software speeds set-up
Latest version of a popular Windows-based graphical data acquisition software speeds the set-up and development of measurement and analysis applications. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 4 May 2004)
Fuzzy logic and piezo technology expand valve role
The latest developments in fuzzy logic and piezo technology are consolidating and expanding the role of electro-pneumatic proportional valves in all areas of industry and medical technology.
News from Asco Numatics ( 4 May 2004)
Brushless AC servo motors offer higher power
Higher-power options - delivering up to 30Nm continuous stall torque - have been added to a series of brushless AC servo motors with rare-earth neodymium iron boron magnetics. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK ( 4 May 2004)
Sensors ignore objects they do not recognise
Background suppression sensors will only detect objects within their preset sensing range and ignore all others outside the range regardless of the object's surface reflectivity.
News from Banner Engineering ( 4 May 2004)
Metal coating process is non-toxic
A new, environment and user-friendly metal coating process for iron and steel components forms a non-toxic aluminum oxide conversion coating and can be used in high-heat applications.
News from Birchwood Casey ( 4 May 2004)
Variable speed pumps can meter precisely
Stroke rate controller provides precision control for a range of variable speed metering pumps and allows pump speed settings to be adjusted manually in 0.1% increments or through a PLC interface.
News from Fluid Metering ( 4 May 2004)
Power company makes use of latest thermal imaging
User Application Article As a company dedicated to providing complete power solutions to support its customers' critical businesses, ICW Power sees its continued investment in thermal imaging as essential. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 4 May 2004)
E European electric drives market gains momentum
As manufacturers communicate the advantages of modern drive technology - superior performance, reliability, efficiency and energy savings - awareness of drive technology is poised to rise.
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 4 May 2004)
Speed measuring system has high resolution
A robust magnetic speed measuring system, for use with torque flanges, enables the simultaneous recording of torque and rotational speed at high resolutions. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK ( 4 May 2004)
Stroke rate controller precisely controls metering
Stroke rate controller precisely controls a range of variable speed metering pumps, allowing speed settings to be manually adjusted or through a PLC interface.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems ( 4 May 2004)
Precision chucks and accurate turning make money
User Application Article A turning centre fitted with precision collet chucks on its main- and sub-spindles is central to a subcontractor's successful policy of machining small batches of precise, complex parts.
News from Leader Chuck Systems ( 4 May 2004)
Diamond lapping abrasives are biodegradable
Companies can use latest diamond products that are biodegradable and safe on the environment, present no toxic, irritating or dangerous effect for users and are proven to be more efficient.
News from Lam Plan UK ( 4 May 2004)
Reflective sensor measures 0.4mm differences
A reflective sensor measures differences as small as 0.4mm produces just 2% hysteresis and an extremely low difference in sensing range between white and black of just 1%.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK ( 4 May 2004)
Switch modules maximise relay density
General-purpose switch modules maximise relay density in a single PXI chassis for reduced system costs and smaller test system footprints - ideal for in-circuit testing in electronics. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 4 May 2004)
Why wait for forklifts to do the 'odd jobs'?
Instead of waiting around for an available forklift truck to manoeuvre trolleys loaded with up to 5 tonnes of steel plate, a much more flexible power tug was acquired to do the job.
News from Nu-Star Material Handling ( 4 May 2004)
Tailored training makes machinery operation safer
User Application Article Machinery safety is not something that can be learned solely through hands-on experience, and self-teaching is not an effective way to gain a working knowledge says a safety systems maker.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 4 May 2004)
SS scissor lifts meet ATEX Certification
Stainless steel and galvanised lifts, designed to withstand the harshest conditions combined with heavy duty operations, have been sold to diverse markets involving widely varying conditions.
News from Power-Lifts ( 4 May 2004)
Linear motion systems allow welding within microns
User Application Article Linear motion systems enable a bespoke laser welding system to position within an accuracy of +/-5 microns to weld a small field-effect transistor used in a power steeering system.
News from Rodriguez (UK) ( 4 May 2004)
Butyl tape expands 200% to fill body-in-white gaps
An automotive butyl tape capable of expansion up to 200% is a synthetic rubber-based sealant strip, which offers exceptional expansion for filling gaps during body-in-white assembly.
News from Scapa UK ( 4 May 2004)
Machinery and process safeguarding guide is free
A free engineering guide to machine and process safeguarding has each product category detailed in product features, options, application examples, specifications and schematic/system drawings.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies ( 4 May 2004)
Smith Flow Control names German distributor
Process safety specialist Smith Flow Control has appointed Chemie und Energie-Armaturen, which has extensive experience in safety interlocking, as its exclusive German distributor. Brochure Available
News from Smith Flow Control ( 4 May 2004)
Servo amplifier/controller slaves eight at once
A servo amplifier/controller for SMC's LJ, LG and LTF series actuators allows up to 7 LC8s can be slaved together for control from a single PLC, which can execute 117 step commands.
News from SMC Corporation of America ( 4 May 2004)
Internal gear pumps gain ATEX certification
ATEX certification has been achieved for a range of internal gear pumps, including lubrication/transfer and process pumps and leak-free magnetically-coupled units.
News from Tuthill Pump Group ( 4 May 2004)
Ministers to discuss benefits of larger EU
On 12 May, Foreign and Finance ministers and business leaders from the new and future members of the EU will meet to discuss the benefits and opportunities in an enlarged Single Market. Brochure Available
News from UK Trade and Investment ( 4 May 2004)
Compressed air purifiers supply six mask users
Compressed air purifiers can cover up to six mask users, supplying pure compressed air to meet the requirements of BS 4275, EN 12021, HSG53 and COSHH.
News from Willpower Breathing Air ( 4 May 2004)
Ethernet switch offers true network determinism
Ethernet switch offers true network determinism, highly accurate sequence of events recording and high-speed fault recovery.
News from Westermo Data Communications ( 4 May 2004)
Latest VMC purchase operates 90% unmanned
User Application Article Following an assessment of a number of vertical machining centres, a subcontractor opted for a machine that has since worked consistently and for 90% of the time unmanned. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK ( 4 May 2004)
Roadshow brings control technology to the door
The Yokogawa Roadshow, which is touring the UK in April and May 2004, is a major initiative to bring Yokogawa's systems, products and unrivalled process expertise directly to factory doors.
News from Yokogawa UK ( 4 May 2004)
Aluminium Tube Turned To Close Tolerance
Contract machinist, Holifields, which specialises in work for the medical sector, was recently asked to produce eight, high accuracy coil formers for electromagnets to be used in body scanners.
News from Holifield (Oxford) ( 4 May 2004)
Line Merge for PDF Files
Bluebeam Now Supports Line Merge for PDF Files Created from AutoCAD Drawings.
News from Bluebeam Software ( 4 May 2004)
Raising the profile of dust and fume extraction
As part of its on-going support programme for the company's stockists, Nederman UK is introducing a new range of high-profile point-of-sale material. Brochure Available
News from Nederman ( 4 May 2004)
Blowers/exhausters demand non-standard shafts
User Application Article Multi-stage centrifugal blowers and exhausters are a standard product range but they called for a standard 2-pole motor (single and three-phase) with options for different lengths of shaft.
News from Lafert Electric Motors ( 3 May 2004)
Iron stains remover is easy, pleasant to apply
Blend of acids formulated for the fast and effective removal of iron stains is easy to apply, is non-hazardous/non-irritant to the user and has a non-oxalic smell.
News from Chela ( 3 May 2004)
Technology Leadership Award given to Fronius
The 2003 Frost and Sullivan Award for Technology Leadership is presented to Fronius for its dedication to producing the most technologically advanced arc welding equipment products.
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 3 May 2004)
Hydraulic products supplied for mobile equipment
Mobile Division can supply a range of hydraulic products for mobile equipment as well as many other general industrial applications.
News from Hydra-Perm-Co ( 3 May 2004)
Barfeed manufacturer says show was most successful
Hydrafeed, the UK's sole Barfeed manufacturer reported their most successful MACH show ever, having received orders for 12 Multifeed units and orders for Bar Suport Units and other products.
News from Hydrafeed ( 3 May 2004)
Single coaxial linear motion unit saves 80% space
Linear motion has traditionally required separate components to handle drive and support/guidance, but thanks to a new patented device functions can now be combined in a single, coaxial component. Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork ( 3 May 2004)
Customised tooling leadtimes cut to under 3 weeks
Custom-made drilling, sinking and milling tools that can significantly reduce machine cycle times and increase productivity can be quoted for within 24h and delivered within three weeks of order.
News from Kennametal UK ( 3 May 2004)
Virtual reality used in safety seminars
Schmersal UK and Laidler Associates are coming together to run a short series of machinery safety seminars using virtual reality to represent as accurately as possible a production situation. Brochure Available
News from Laidler Associates ( 3 May 2004)
Tool clamping cartridges fit minimal lubrication
To put minimal lubrication quantity technology into practice, many institutes and research groups have dealt with specific questions and solutions, but a tool supplier claims to show the way.
News from Mapal ( 3 May 2004)
Diamonds cut ferrous metals if kept cool
User Application Article Ferrous materials cannot be machined with diamond because the high affinity of the carbon in the diamond with the iron will damage the diamond during machining - unless you keep it cool.
News from Mapal ( 3 May 2004)
Travelling cranes designed for hazardous usage
User Application Article Three overhead travelling cranes have been for use in a coating line are fitted with twin air operated synchronised chain hoists and are for use in potentially hazardous atmospheres.
News from Neuhaus ( 3 May 2004)
Torque tools calibration laboratory extended
Torque Tools manufacturer has opened its enlarged and modernised UKAS accredited calibration laboratory to cope with current and future demands for its services. Brochure Available
News from Norbar Torque Tools ( 3 May 2004)
Tyre manufacturer uses HMI to improve production
User Application Article Pirelli Tyres is employing 39 PC based, HMI systems - a key component in a Kanban system - to improve production and stock efficiency at its Carlisle tyre plant.
News from Pro-face UK ( 3 May 2004)
Measure nip width in real time
For the first time, a real-time nip analysis tool allows technicians to measure nip width as the sensor chain passes through the nip while the rolls are rotating at jog speeds.
News from Sensor Products ( 3 May 2004)
Manual powder coating system control at fingertips
Manual powder coating system has fingertip controls on its air gun that instantly activate a range of options and a 12-stage, high voltage cascade offers even greater transfer efficiency.
News from Exel Industrial UK ( 3 May 2004)
Conveyor chain keeps production running sweetly
User Application Article Requiring no adjustment in service a conveyor chain has enabled confectionery maker to significantly increase production on an automated Bindler chocolate moulding plant. Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK ( 3 May 2004)
Machine tool show generates confirmed orders
XYZ Machine Tools reports that more than 500 serious enquiries and 12 confirmed orders worth some GBP 300,000 were taken during the MACH 2004 show and a further eight orders after the event. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools ( 3 May 2004)
Shearline Wins Coveted Industry Award
Shearline Engineering wins top award in the Best Subcontractor (Assembly and Finishing) category at this year's Metalworking Production Awards (April 20, 2004).
News from Shearline Precision Engineering ( 3 May 2004)
Tecnomatix Announces First Quarter 2004 Results
Manuf. Software Firm Tecnomatix Sees 16% Revenue Growth
News from Tecnomatix Technologies ( 3 May 2004)
First Quarter '04 Performance Highlights
UGS PLM Solutions Highlights First Quarter '04 Performance - Company to Shorten Brand to UGS.
News from Siemens PLM Software ( 3 May 2004)
Mathtype 5.0 For Macintosh Is Now Shipping
Mathtype 5.0 now available for Macintosh has hundreds of mathematical and technical symbols and templates, a toolbar and menu commands that turn Microsoft Word into a powerful maths word processor. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 3 May 2004)
Increase In Profits For Flir
Flir Systems has increased its revenue for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004 by 57% to $108.9 million from $69.2 million for the first quarter of 2003. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 3 May 2004)
Company Names Co-Presidents Of Imaging Division
FLIR appoints Andrew C. Teich and William A. Sundermeier as Co-Presidents of the Company's Imaging Divison. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 3 May 2004)
Setting Standards In Analytical Science
Come and visit LCG at Analytica 11-14 May 2004 and receive a 10% discount on selected food materials.
News from LGC ( 3 May 2004)
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