News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 9 May
to Saturday 15 May 2004
CD and DVD mould handling, integration simplified
Positioning the stamper on the fixed side of a CD and DVD mould system simplifies handling for systems integrators and a wider choice of suitable injection moulding machines.
News from Axxicon Moulds Helmond (14 May 2004)
Connectors protect small transformers
UL approved connectors that provide protection against external contacts on small transformers feature an orange or grey insulating body moulded in PA66.
News from Camden Electronics (14 May 2004)
CADEM appoints two distributors in the UK
CADEM, India based CAD/CAM and DNC Company has appointed CNC and Computer Applications, Sheffield and DMC Technology, Aberdeen to bring affordable conversational CAD/CAM and DNC to the UK.
News from Cadem Technologies (14 May 2004)
Reliable valve actuator switch is easy to install
To provide users with a simple to install, easy to monitor and reliable valve actuator switch, it automatically sets against the stroke of the actuator, and so reduces installation cost.
News from Crane Process Flow Technologies (14 May 2004)
Over-moulded cables eliminate messy vessel layouts
Over-moulded cables for the marine market offer a space and cost saving alternative to conventional back fittings and eliminate the mess and confusion of difficult wiring projects in vessel fitting.
News from Deutsch (14 May 2004)
Servomotors offer 50% more power density
With power densities up to 50% greater than the competition, a synchronous servomotor range is ideal for all demanding industrial uses including robots, machine tools and textile equipment.
News from Danaher Motion Ltd (14 May 2004)
Do not skimp on safety systems investment
Technical Background Article Investing in safety is not only right, it is also good for business, says Derek Jones who adds that not investing in safety is short-sighted and can be costly in the long term.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (14 May 2004)
Modular panel locking has reduced flange needs
A cabinet locking system with reduced flange requirements has many advantages for specialist panel builders, as offered by a modular system concept. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (14 May 2004)
Heat treatment furnace has accelerated cooling
Gas fired heat treatment pallet furnace has two modulating natural gas burners with a floor mounted combustion air blower and an accelerated cooling system.
News from Grieve (14 May 2004)
Wire EDM productivity raised to new heights
Modern wire cut EDM achieves the highest possible productivity through dramatically increased cutting rates up to 500mm3/min and reductions of up to 40% in power consumption.
News from HK Technologies (14 May 2004)
Superabrasive machining beats hard turning rates
Superabrasive turning system employs CBN wheels to achieve productivity rates far in advance of those obtained with hard turning, machining at rates 40% faster than a conventional lathe.
News from Holroyd (14 May 2004)
PLM software streamlines engineering processes
User Application Article Market leader in plastics fuel tank systems is using product life management solutions to streamline engineering processes throughout its supply chain and reduce product development costs.
News from MatrixOne (14 May 2004)
Smart camera Data Matrix reader may be the first
What is believed to be industry's first smart camera Data Matrix reader with a built-in verifier implements novel direct part mark verification capabilities.
News from Robotic Vision Systems (14 May 2004)
Machine vision products order nets $500,000
Robotic Vision Systems reports that its Acuity CiMatrix Division has received a $500,000 order for its Visionscape machine vision products for use at a major consumer products company.
News from Robotic Vision Systems (14 May 2004)
Division manager to lead workholding development
Kurt Manufacturing Company has appointed Richard Henderson to the position of Division Manager for its Industrial Products Division to head up work holding manufacturing, product design and sales. Brochure Available
News from Kurt Manufacturing (14 May 2004)
Software links up with user's existing packages
Subcontract sheet metalworking company chose CAM software that would work hand in hand with various existing software packages and link accounting with a parts ordering module.
News from Lantek Sheet Metal Solutions (14 May 2004)
Total factory solution gains Innovation Award
Sussex based Marco Weighing Systems has gained the Foodex/Meatex Innovation award for its inspirational TRAC-IT E4 fourth dimension Total Factory Solution.
News from Marco (14 May 2004)
Timing conveyor system positions accurately
A timing belt version of a modular conveyor system, details of which can be found in a free "Conveying Technology" handbook, is designed for where positional accuracy needs to be ensured.
News from MK Profile Systems (14 May 2004)
O2 meter works with any orbital welding controller
Oxygen meter is accurate at titanium weld purging levels and, when integrated with Orbitec orbital welding controllers, can isolate the process and provide traceable documentation.
News from Orbitec (14 May 2004)
Gas cup collets allow orbital welding short stubs
Most people consider that it is too complicated or not possible to weld short stub fittings with an orbital welding system - until gas cup collets were introduced.
News from Orbimatic (14 May 2004)
Scheduling success goes from strength to strength
Leading advanced planning and scheduling software provider, Preactor International, has enjoyed a record period of sales during the final quarter of 2003 and into 2004.
News from Preactor International (14 May 2004)
Review looks at injection moulding troubleshooting
Problems that can occur at all stages in the injection moulding process and a review looks at the different types of surface defects identified in plastics parts and the best ways to avoid them.
News from Smithers Rapra (14 May 2004)
Drives add logic to low power applications
Demand is increasing for intelligent variable speed drives that can perform basic logic functions like those introduced for applications up to 7.5kW. Brochure Available
News from Rockwell Automation Anorad (14 May 2004)
Air cannons clean glass ready for laser-based QC
User Application Article When car windscreen maker found that a laser-based defect detection system was compromised by water droplets a process drying specialist was called in, who quickly solved the problem. Brochure Available
News from Secomak (14 May 2004)
Leak tester and automation provider solve problem
User Application Article Faced with a challenge from one of its customers to design a fully automated, very high throughput leak testing system, enlisted the help of automation specialist to solve the problem.
News from TQC (14 May 2004)
Remote visual inspection playing a greater role
User Application Article Remote visual inspection is playing an increasingly important role in preventative maintenance and troubleshooting across a broad spectrum of industries.
News from Telespection Services (14 May 2004)
Packaging feeding storage system is efficient
A flexible, high capacity, feeding storage system increases productivity in packaging lines, and ensures trouble free operation.
News from Sig Pack Services (14 May 2004)
Helmers staff change announcement
Colby named Group Publisher of Helmers Publishing
News from Desktop Engineering/Helmers Publishing (14 May 2004)
GiveMePower Solutions on Rockwell Computers
GiveMePower Joins Microsoft And Adobe In Providing Viewing Solutions For Rockwell Automation Industrial Computers
News from GiveMePower Corporation (14 May 2004)
HiTek Power Switches to Autodesk Inventor Series
User Application Article Autodesk Authorised Partner MICE Technical Graphics demonstrates to HiTek Power how Inventor can reduce time to market Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (14 May 2004)
Illuminating Concepts from AstraNet
AstraNet, the Cambridge-based suppliers of fibre optic instrumentation, have dramatically extended their range of technologies by an exclusive distribution agreement with Sciencetech of Canada.
News from AstraNet Systems (14 May 2004)
Lufft "C" Series Hand Held Instruments
The Lufft "C" series is a range of hand held Digital Indicators for measurement of temperature relative humidity barometric air pressure Differential Pressure, Absolute Pressure, Flow Current Voltage.
News from Barber InSys (14 May 2004)
Pocket-sized PC-Based Test Instruments
Now available from Computer Solutions are a range of low-cost pocket-sized PC-based test instruments which combine high-speed sampling with deep data buffers.
News from Computer Solutions (14 May 2004)
Three For One
The ASIDatamyte suite of SPC and data acquisition software available from Cooper Engineering consists of three separate systems applied stats, applied stats analyst and enterprise monitor.
News from Cooper Engineering (14 May 2004)
Pipette Calibration Meets Compliance Requirements
Pipette Tracker Pro version 3.2, provides laboratories operating in an FDA regulated environment with the tools that they need to meet 21 CFR Part 11 compliance requirements.
News from Labtronics (14 May 2004)
Accredition For Relative Humidity Calibrations
Michell Instruments has been awarded accreditation by UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) to perform calibrations on relative humidity instruments at their laboratory in Cambridge. Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (14 May 2004)
pHenomenal pH offers
Mettler Toledo are currently offering special package prices on their pH meters, with the S20-K SevenEasy pH meter kit version and InLab413 electrode at only 475 (GBP). Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (14 May 2004)
Microscopes for Forensic Science
A range of optical biological and metallurgical compound microscopes, polarising microscopes and stereo microscopes available from Prior Scientific are suitable for use in forensic applications. Brochure Available
News from Prior Scientific (14 May 2004)
Premiere Solution For DSP Designs In FPGAs
With DSP software, users of the Simulink design environment from The MathWorks can automatically take designs specified at the algorithm level and generate high-quality, synthesis-ready RTL code.
News from Synplicity (14 May 2004)
Flexible Benchtop Metals Analyzer
ARL QUANTODESKT is designed to provide customers with quantitative as well as qualitative analysis for operation in challenging environments such as foundries or for industrial quality control.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (14 May 2004)
Unrivalled Peak Shape For Superior Chromatography
Hypersil Gold columns provide the ultimate in symmetrical peaks, even when analyzing compounds that give notoriously poor peak shape on traditional C18 or L1 chemistries.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (14 May 2004)
Robust workbenches suit many diverse applications
Above Board Manufacturing is seeking distributors for the heavy-duty industrial steel-framed workbenches and worktables that it manufactures.
News from Above Board Manufacturing (14 May 2004)
General-purpose gloves are chemical resistant
Perfect Fit Glove is introducing its new PowerCoat line of general-purpose PVC, nitrile, neoprene, and natural latex supported gloves that are are liquid proof and chemical resistant.
News from Perfect Fit Glove Co (14 May 2004)
Lone worker alarm improves operational efficiency
User Application Article The LifeSaver Lone Worker portable alarm system provided an excellent combination of versatile personnel safety, ease of use and economy for the National Institute of Biological Standards and Control.
News from SBES (14 May 2004)
Latest NC on EDM diesinker raises efficiency
Die-sinking EDM integrates a new generation of numeric controls with interactive graphics and embedded e-documentation designed to ease use and improve efficiency.
News from Charmilles Technologies Corporation (13 May 2004)
System quality and value recognised
Cimmetry Systems has announced that its AutoVue for Documentum visualization and collaboration software has received the "Designed for Documentum" logo designation.
News from Cimmetry Systems (13 May 2004)
Artistic software expands engaving, woodwork scope
Latest design and manufacturing options to upgraded ArtCAM Pro software for the engraving and woodworking industries enables a wide range of artistic shapes to be produced. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (13 May 2004)
3d simulation and digitisation cut time-to-market
User Application Article Domestic appliances manufacturer embarked upon 3D simulation and digital manufacturing to share design and manufacturing data to achieve concurrent engineering and reduce time-to-market.
News from Delmia (13 May 2004)
SMEs are getting serious about taking on PLM
SMEs are getting serious about tackling PLM - a recent research survey shows that 73% of midmarket companies are either likely or very likely to evaluate a complete PLM system.
News from Epicor (13 May 2004)
Single-pass bore finishing applications broaden
User Application Article From being a process only applicable in finishing of CI through bores, single-pass bore finishing can now be applied on blind bores, through bores, stepped bores and in many different materials.
News from Engis (UK) (13 May 2004)
Precision linear ball guides can be got quickly
For applications where high accuracy, repeatability, extra capacity and a high order of reliability are needed, linear ball guides available on a short lead time basis. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (13 May 2004)
Training course catalogue details
Training catalogue details more than 300 CD-ROM, online, web-based and video courses and reflects 13 technical groups that automation and control professionals are involved in. Brochure Available
News from ISA (Instrumentation, Systems and Aut Soc) (13 May 2004)
In-house machine tool show attracts 500 visitors
Nearly 500 people from across the UK visited the DIMF Europa 2004 Show held in-house by Mills Manufacturing Technology and machine tools were sold - mirrori ng the show's success.
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology (13 May 2004)
HMC delivers long tool life and smooth finishes
Horizontal machining center is able to deliver the longest tool life and smoothest machined surfaces possible to date, as well as minimized non-cutting time, says the manufacturer.
News from Mori Seiki (US) (13 May 2004)
Product manager to focus on digital linear encoder
Leicester based Newall Measurement Systems has appointed a dedicated Product Manger to focus on the development of the new range of digital linear encoders.
News from Newall Measurement Systems (13 May 2004)
Brochure details wide range of fasteners
A comprehensive 32-page brochure from a single source supplier of fasteners includes special purpose turned and cold formed products as well as self-clinching fasteners and inserts for plastics.
News from Northern Precision (13 May 2004)
Microscope focus motor is easy to fit and remove
A focus motor designed for use with a new range of Leica DM4000 and DM5000 upright microscopes is easy to fit and remove and requires no disassembly of the instrument. Brochure Available
News from Prior Scientific (13 May 2004)
Telescopic unit configures handling units quickly
Telescopic unit enables dedicated multi-axes handling systems, such as for loading/unloading plastics moulding machines and other machinery, to be configured simply and quickly.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (13 May 2004)
Machine tool builder reports excellent MACH orders
600 Group is reporting a substantial 32% increase in enquiries across the Group companies during MACH 2004 and is claiming over GBP 1 million worth of orders received during the show.
News from 600 Group (13 May 2004)
Three machines sold through MACH 2004 leads
MACH has proven to be a resounding success for Tornos, having sold three single- and multi-spindle turning machines into the automotive and general subcontract market.
News from Tornos Technologies (13 May 2004)
Five-axis 3D laser profiler does undercuts too
Continuously-rotating C axis and +/-100deg swivel of the B-axis on a 5-axis laser profiling centre make it easy to process almost any 3D application - including undercutting. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (13 May 2004)
Heavier press brake expands crane maker's scope
User Application Article Crane maker needed more bending capacity to keep up with the parts coming off the laser, but some of the parts it was making were beyond the design capacity of its existing press brake. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (13 May 2004)
Ethernet interface provides remote control option
Addition of an Ethernet interface to programmable DC output power suplies provides engineers with the flexibility to remotely control power supplies via an existing IP network or direct to a PC.
News from Xantrex Technology (13 May 2004)
New Chairman at Epic Data
Epic Data Announces the Appointment of New Chairman of its Board of Directors
News from Epic Data International (13 May 2004)
Moore Industries Opens Office in Middle East
Moore Industries, a leading international manufacturer of process control instrumentation, has opened a new sales and service office in Bahrain.
News from Moore Industries International (13 May 2004)
CoWare Joins UWB Forum
CoWare, supplier of system-level electronic design automation (EDA) software and services, has introduced the direct sequence ultra wideband (DS-UWB) technology to its SPW wireless LAN library.
News from CoWare (13 May 2004)
Huber Polystats add to Lab-plant range
The latest Polystat technology available from Lab-plant bring a unique dimension of flexibility and functionality to the laboratory as they can be moved between machines on a"plug and play" basis.
News from LabPlant (13 May 2004)
Irish Government Approves UK Laboratory
LGC, has been nominated as an approved genotyping services provider as part of the Irish government's policy to eliminate the disease scrapie from its national sheep flock.
News from LGC (13 May 2004)
High-Speed Dual Process Input Meter
Red Lion Controls has introduced the PAXDP Dual Process Input Meter, an innovative two-in-one process control solution that lets users monitor, scale, and display two independent input sources.
News from Red Lion Controls USA (13 May 2004)
Double Block-and-Bleed Valves Have Fewer Leaks
Swagelok have introduced the Kenmac series of double block-and-bleed valves to provide a smooth transition from process to instrumentation systems in a single, configurable and compact valve assembly.
News from Swagelok (13 May 2004)
Leak-Master Uses Co2 Detection Technology
Witt Gas Techniques, has introduced a new updated version of Leak-Master, for finding leaks in individual flexible and rigid food and pharmaceutical packaging based on CO2 detection technology.
News from Witt Gas Techniques (13 May 2004)
Free guide helps identify/correct bearing failures
The tasks of identifying and correcting the causes of bearing failure are much simplified through a free, handy 12-page guide that identifies and analyses the 12 most common causes.
News from Barden Corporation (12 May 2004)
CADCAM developer hails MACH 'resounding success'
The recent MACH 2004 show at the NEC in Birmingham has proven a resounding success for PEPS CADCAM developers Camtek, after a warm reception to version 5.3 of its latest software suite.
News from Camtek (12 May 2004)
Software breakthrough gives highest yet read rates
Leading supplier of machine vision systems and vision sensors has announced a breakthrough in Data MatrixT code reading software that provides the highest yet read rates.
News from Cognex UK (12 May 2004)
Bearings designed for harsh applications
Range of mounted and spherical rod bearings is designed for uses where normal support bearings often fail such as in high temperatures, air handling environments or eccentric drives. Brochure Available
News from Cross + Morse (12 May 2004)
Plug in subbase valves shorten time to market
Plug in subbase valves deliver advantage to OEMs who are looking to make specification decisions quickly and effectively, thus helping to reduce the all-important time to market.
News from Norgren (12 May 2004)
Weigher makes dosing of filler materials easier
Filling materials are frequently difficult to process but a new weigher design with a slender shape achieves a constant feed rate of the dosing unit.
News from iNOEX (12 May 2004)
Kaisertech to distribute Olympus inspection units
Electronic production equipment specialist Kaisertech now has distribution rights for the latest Olympus product SolView and its ancillary equipment.
News from Kaisertech (12 May 2004)
Damage awareness course saved firm GBP 33,000/week
User Application Article When a major automotive manufacturer wanted to reduce it's production costs, it was not at first obvious that increasing its training expenditure in damage awareness would do just that.
News from Knowledge College (12 May 2004)
Ongoing investment in niche moulding brings growth
User Application Article Choosing to work in niche market sectors where its 'can-do' mould design and innovation talents are best appreciated, container moulder continues to invest in modern injection moulding machines.
News from Sandretto UK (12 May 2004)
Satech machine guarding systems to be sold in UK
Leading machinery safety manufacturer Schmersal has announced the signing of an exclusive UK agreement to represent Satech, the Italian manufacturer of machine guarding systems.
News from Schmersal UK (12 May 2004)
Compact PC can be used directly at machine level
The new Simatic Microbox PC 420 industrial PC from Siemens Automation and Drives can reliably handle measuring and open-loop and closed-loop control tasks i
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (12 May 2004)
'Cast and Coat' service simplifies supply chain
One of the UK's top powder coating specialists, has launched a 'Cast and Coat'service that provides powder coating and die-casting in one single supply source.
News from Spectrum Powdertech (12 May 2004)
Russian export opportunities offered to UK firms
The Russian Federation continues to offer good opportunities for UK exporters - particularly engineering goods - and assistance is available for complying with Russian standards.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (12 May 2004)
Rapid product development seminars announced
3T RPD's Telford Sales Office has moved to new premises at and recently held their first Rapid Product Development Seminar there, dates of future seminars are included at the end of this item.
News from 3T RPD (12 May 2004)
Catalogue brings together those essential items
Everyday items such as levelling feet, castors, knobs, handles, hinges, grips and levers have to function correctly - essential items that are brought together in a new catalogue. Brochure Available
News from WDS (12 May 2004)
Automation supplier targets healthcare, cleanroom
So far this year leading automation supplier Wittmann UK reports a boost in orders exceeding GBP 0.5 million for the automation of medical and healthcare moulding production.
News from Wittmann UK (12 May 2004)
Multi-tasking centre slashes prop' cycle times
User Application Article Simultaneous 5 axis multi-tasking machine tool has slashed the preparation, set-up and machining times of propeller shafts from a day and a half to under an hour. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (12 May 2004)
High Precision Liquid Handling
Over the years, Dosimats have made their name primarily as precise titrant dispensers, but are now being used more and more in the fields of synthesis and process optimisation. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (12 May 2004)
Get Reagents Free
Metrohm is offering a one year supply of the MPak certified eluent, along with the MPak cabinet that houses the bags, free of charge with every new Metrohm IC purchased. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (12 May 2004)
Cimmetry Joins Application Logo Program.
Autovue for documentum from cimmetry systems receives designed for documentum accreditation
News from Cimmetry Systems (12 May 2004)
Nozzle cleaning system brings 15% time savings
User Application Article Time savings in excess of 15% are being achieved by automotive contractor since installing a blower-powered nozzle cleaning system in an SMC machining chamber. Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries (11 May 2004)
Britain's outstanding young engineer sought
The Altran Engineering Academy, in association with The Daily Telegraph and the Renault F1 Team has launched a search for the Britain's outstanding young engineer of the year in 2004.
News from Altran Engineering Academy (11 May 2004)
Network application ready platforms have RAID
Network application ready platforms have high performance economical RAID storage solutions with Gigabit Ethernet and plenty of expansion potential.
News from Advantech (UK) (11 May 2004)
Internet security platform designed for SME use
High performance Internet security platform for SMEs is fitted with Intel Pentium 4 processor provides high performance and meets all the requirements of Internet security appliances.
News from Advantech (UK) (11 May 2004)
Selecting the best part mark identification system
Suppliers that need to track manufactured items through production will appreciate the valuable tips on how to choose the best code type and marking method for each application.
News from Cognex UK (11 May 2004)
Circuit breaker supplier awarded "Star" status
E-T-A has received the highest honour "Star Supplier" award from Lockheed Martin for 100% quality testing, zero rejections and on-time delivery on 100% of shipments. Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers (11 May 2004)
Fabricator adds on advanced weld overlay systems
Fabricator has recently added new automatic and semi-automatic weld overlay capabilities utilizing TIG and pulsed MIG processes to deposit SS and Duplex SS and a range of high nickel alloys.
News from Gulf Coast Welding Corp. (11 May 2004)
Emergency stops ensure universal safety
Emergency stops that ensure universal safety in all applications have improved safety features such as if the contact block is removed from the operator main NC contact will be forced to open.
News from IDEC Electronics (11 May 2004)
Ion chromatography benefits electroplating baths
A high-pressure gradient system allows the separation of anions which elute very quickly and anions which elute extremely slowly in a single chromatographic run. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (11 May 2004)
Robot spray cap cleaner reduces paint rejects
Special cleaning machine is designed to clean spray gun air caps fitted to painting robots in the automotive industry and plastics industry and so improve system efficiency.
News from Mercia Systems (11 May 2004)
Portable plasma-arc system cuts 12mm mild steel
Portable plasma-arc cutting system can cut 12mm mild steel or 8mm aluminium and is ideal for use around the workshop for a range of fabrication and repair applications. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (11 May 2004)
MIG units with positive wire feed set up simply
Designed to provide users with high welding quality and superb performance, MIG welders are equipped with simple to set controls and positive, powerful wire feed systems. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (11 May 2004)
Hand-held meter determines iron content in water
An easy-to-use, hand-held meter for the accurate determination of total iron content in water is equally suitable for bench use in treatment plants and laboratories, or for field use.
News from Palintest (11 May 2004)
Tool audits promote maintenance excellence
An auditing service will help companies optimise maintenance schedules and help achieve best practice in machine maintenance and the correct use of tools, equipment and bearings. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (11 May 2004)
UK plate heat exchanger operations reorganised
Tranter PHE, one of the world's leading manufacturers of plate heat exchangers, has reorganised its UK sales and manufacturing operations to enhance customer service.
News from Tranter PHE (11 May 2004)
How subcontractors cope with random demand
Being able to consistently meet customer needs with a well-equipped CNC machining capability also requires organising production effectively on demand - with little or no long-term planning.
News from Target Precision (11 May 2004)
Aerospace pocket machining performance increased
Through developing geometries for some of the most demanding processes and materials, tooling is being offered to increase aerospace component pocket machining performance.
News from Unimerco (11 May 2004)
Coating brings faster, longer-life tooling
Coating applied to a range of aerospace tooling for machining titanium that has a wave form cutting edge not only enables tools to run significantly faster but extends tool life.
News from Unimerco (11 May 2004)
Latest controls raise saw blade grinding outputs
TCT saw blade grinding productivity increases of up to 30 per cent are promised with a range of cost-effective saw blade grinding machines that have digital control/software enhancements.
News from Walter GB (11 May 2004)
Tooling orders fulfilled while on the move at MACH
While many exhibitors at MACH 2004 boasted of taking orders on their stands, tooling specialist WNT (UK) took things a stage further by taking an order on the courtesy bus! Brochure Available
News from WNT (UK) (11 May 2004)
Marketing company represents USA foundries
Wynn Danzur Marketing represents Foundries engaged in the metal casting processes of sand casting, powdered metal, permanent molding, die casting, investment casting and so on.
News from Wynn Danzur Marketing (11 May 2004)
Brazil rendering system used on Hellboy
User Application Article The Orphanage Fires-Up SplutterFish's Brazil r/s to Create Thrilling Visual Effects Sequences for Blockbuster "Hellboy"
News from SplutterFish (11 May 2004)
LIMS Contract Win Success for Autoscribe
UK software developer Autoscribe today announced one of the fastest and successful trading periods of its twenty three year history. Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe (11 May 2004)
Manufacturing Excellence 2004 from 15-17 June
Process Industry Experience in Automation to be Discussed at Manufacturing Excellence Conference in June.
News from Emerson Process Management (11 May 2004)
Process Control Training Courses at ME 2004
Full-day Process Control Training Courses at ME 2004
News from Emerson Process Management (11 May 2004)
GBR Challenge Partnership with UGS PLM Solutions
GBR Challenge Signs Unique Design Partnership with UGS PLM Solutions
News from Siemens PLM Software (11 May 2004)
VX Rejuvenates Website
VX Rejuvenates Website Incorporating New Information Centre, Customer Forum and Training Manuals
News from VX Corporation (11 May 2004)
Nextec At Turbo Expo 2004
Nextec Technologies 2001is to take part in this years Turbo Expo 2004 - 14th-17th June in Vienna.
News from Nextec Technologies (11 May 2004)
Sira Acknowledged For Mcerts
Sira Environmental - one of Sira's new business divisions- was recently acknowledged for its expert provision of the Environment Agency's Monitoring Certification Scheme (MCERTS).
News from Sira (11 May 2004)
Assembleon's long-term strategy focuses on China
China is a key element of Assembleon's long-term global business strategy; sales in Asia grew to 40% of total global sales, up from just over 30% in 2002, with China representing 30%.
News from Assembléon (10 May 2004)
PCI VGA card features dual display, panel support
Industrial grade PCI VGA card provides an ideal and cost-effective solution for industrial applications where they have panel support requirements.
News from Advantech (UK) (10 May 2004)
Digital input/output module simplifies control
A 16-channel source type digital input/output module is aimed at meeting the demands for simpler control system architectures such as in solenoid valve control.
News from Advantech (UK) (10 May 2004)
Improved BABT audit scheme has a lower cost
A leading telecommunications testing and certification organisation has updated and enhanced its Production Quality Certification scheme to reflect evolving market requirements.
News from BABT (10 May 2004)
Brookhouse Holdings MBO completed
Brookhouse Holdings has been the subject of a management buy-out and the new board of directors comprises five of the former management team joined by two directors from the aerospace sector.
News from Brookhouse Holdings (10 May 2004)
Brushless DC drive controls speed precisely
Brushless DC drive for precision speed control applications measures just 108mm long x 70mm deep x 33mm high and delivers 6A continuous current with internal or external speed control.
News from Cetronic (10 May 2004)
Software firm achieves three-fold sales boost
Provider of quality control software attributes its success to increased demand for its latest real-time decision support tools that tighten quality control in manufacturing environments.
News from InfinityQS International (10 May 2004)
Software combined to increase business agility
The combination of e-sourcing and management software will enable manufacturers involved in global trade to configure, maintain and change their businesses with increased agility.
News from ILOG (10 May 2004)
Straight flute drill cuts aluminium machining cost
Intended specifically for cost-effective drilling of hypoeutectoid aluminium and other alloys, a straight fluted drill has four lands to provide stability and guide the tool.
News from Kennametal UK (10 May 2004)
Fourth dimension control optimises productivity
User Application Article Software gives food manufacturer ability to control and track products throughout the process to meet current schedules and plan future requirements.
News from Marco (10 May 2004)
Marco gains Foodex/Meatex Innovation award
Marco Weighing Systems have been awarded the Foodex/Meatex Innovation award for their inspirational TRAC-IT E4 fourth dimension Total Factory Solution software suite.
News from Marco (10 May 2004)
University invests in metallic rapid prototyping
User Application Article Liverpool University has invested in what is believed to be the most developed rapid prototyping process for the manufacture of metal components direct from elementary metal powders. Brochure Available
News from MCP Tooling Technologies (10 May 2004)
Modular hot runner controller supports 384 zones
A modular, small footprint, hot runner controller that can support from 1 to 384 zones can be used free-standing, mounted on the mould or alongside or behind the injection moulding machine.
News from Moldflow Vertriebs (10 May 2004)
Combined roughing and finishing reduces cycle time
User Application Article Now more than ever longer tool life and reductions in machine stoppage time are in the forefront of decision-making - hence the growing importance of combination roughing and finishing tooling.
News from Mapal (10 May 2004)
D-Cubed and Pathtrace set up distributorship deal
D-Cubed and Pathtrace Engineering Systems have announced an agreement, under which the companies will distribute D Cubed's 2D DCM and 3D DCM in EdgeCAM Part Modeler.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (10 May 2004)
Industrial weight indicator has OIML approval
Digital weight indicators that meet full European requirements for weights and measures applications to 4000 divisions, offer excellent flexibility and ease of use.
News from Procon Engineering (10 May 2004)
Linear bushings provide extended travel
Linear bushings provide machine builders with the opportunity to create extended travel linear motion systems at low cost and provide low levels of friction and high positional accuracy.
News from THK UK (10 May 2004)
Division established to meet data logging demand
To meet increased demand for its range of data loggers, manufacturer has set up a separate division and foresees exciting possibilities, in the food, medical and pharmaceutical markets.
News from Signatrol (10 May 2004)
Drives catalogue includes new application photos
Catalogue that details right angle gear drives, adjustable speed drives and linear actuators has been expanded to include new application photos and data for each of the products. Brochure Available
News from Zero-Max (10 May 2004)
Maclaren Europe chooses Navision
User Application Article Maclaren Europe goes from strength to strength with Microsoft Business Solutions Navision and E-Know-hosted ASP model
News from Microsoft Dynamics (10 May 2004)
Global Expansion for Alfalight
Alfalight,expands its worldwide sales and support infrastructure, with new Distributors in Europe, Israel and Japan.
News from Alfalight, (10 May 2004)
Ion Fingerprint Takes Control
A new software package Ion Fingerprint Detection identifies and quantifies organic compounds in complex mixtures quickly and accurately using patented algorithms that have been incorporated. Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe (10 May 2004)
ASI DataMyte Releases PACT Suite 5.5
The New Pact Suite 5.5 from ASI DataMyte provides improved functionality enhancements integration with additional software such as ASI DataMyte Inspect and Quantum. Brochure Available
News from ASI DataMyte (10 May 2004)
New Release Of Applied Stats
Applied Stats Version 6.0 is a leading electronic data acquisition and SPC analysis software which offers significant enhancements in the areas of Net Weight Analysis. Brochure Available
News from ASI DataMyte (10 May 2004)
ASI DataMyte Chooses ATS As Global Partner
Recognizing the need for consistent, global implementations of Inspect, ASI DataMyte and ATS, agreed to develop a long-term partnership for ASI DataMyte's Inspect implementations worldwide. Brochure Available
News from ASI DataMyte (10 May 2004)
Faster Time To Market With CSP Production Line
The CSP production line at Best uses a totally inkless process, that electronically merges bump maps, electrical sort maps, and vision inspection maps for all formats into one composite map.
News from Best Electronics and Components (10 May 2004)
Uncertainty Of Measurement In Torque Wrenches
The proposal of the Caltorque project is the definition of common guidelines and examples for the evaluation of the uncertainty of measurement for torque wrenches.
News from Feanor (10 May 2004)
Harting Expands To Offer Total Backplane Design
Harting Integrated Solutions has expanded its backplane facility in Northampton to provide a complete design and manufacturing service in one of the most advanced operations of its type in Europe.
News from Harting (10 May 2004)
Extensive Range Of Digital Refractometers
Digital refractometers avaiable from Labcell are suitable for a variety of applications in the food and drinks industries for analysing sugar content and for measuring the concentration of grape must.
News from Labcell (10 May 2004)
Pixelmetrix Dvstation For ORF
ORF decided on DVStation platforms from Pixelmetrix because of their completeness of features including content validation, PCR jitter analysis, and extensive measurement logs.
News from Pixelmetrix Corp (10 May 2004)
Torque Sensor Will Revolutionise Machine Control
Unlike traditional slip ring transducers, the RWT units make use of a simple non contact measurement technique of a radio frequency (RF) couple for power and signal communication. Brochure Available
News from Sensor Technology (10 May 2004)
Quick Response To Catia V5 Releases
Theorem Solutions collaboration with Spatial, a Dassault company, gives access to software tools that enable you respond very quickly to the system's latest releases.
News from Theorem Solutions (10 May 2004)
Bench Multimeter Offers Extended Resolution
New from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments), is a low-cost (under 200 GBP) auto/manual ranging bench-top digital multimeter with an extended resolution display.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (10 May 2004)
Sunderland school learns chain of survival skills
User Application Article Thornhill School, Business and Enterprise College in Sunderland has become one of the first schools in Britain to purchase a defibrillator for use in the community.
News from Laerdal Medical (10 May 2004)
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