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Sunday 16 May
to Saturday 22 May 2004

Fabricator gains Investors in People award

Fabrication and weld overlay cladding specialist Arc Energy Resources has been presented with an Investors in People award at a ceremony hosted recently by Business Link in Cheltenham, UK.

News from Arc Energy Resources (21 May 2004)

Telescopic lift column has low retraction height

The very low retracted height of a telescopic lift column should interest engineers looking for a compact, electrically actuated, lifting device to be used in restricted spaces.

News from Danaher Motion Ltd (21 May 2004)

Engineering and training software is mobile

Novel circuit design, simulation and project documentation software package that meets the needs of engineers, trainers and service personnel, applies to fluid power and automation.

News from Famic Technologies (21 May 2004)

Particle-counting cabinet checks filters on-line

 User Application Article  A particle-counting cabinet that meets the demands, in terms of quality, of European clients, is designed for on-line continuous measurement of the efficiency of filter cartridges.

News from French Technology Press Bureau (21 May 2004)

C of G technology plus 5-axis up productivity

Driven from the Centre of Gravity technology, together with the 5-axis capability of machine tools, will help aerospace companies achieve their productivity targets.  Brochure Available 

News from Mori Seiki UK (21 May 2004)

Software integrates production scheduling, PLCs

Software brings the capability to read real-time production data from sensors and controls and automatically re-schedule jobs around contingencies in production at plant level.

News from Giraffe Production Systems (21 May 2004)

UK toolmaking business stable and growing

Latest GTMA survey of toolmakers, for first quarter 2004, show encouraging signs of growth with a significant majority of respondents reporting stable orncreasing business.

News from GTMA (21 May 2004)

Benefit from full-proof, water-proof Ethernet

Overcoming the need to put Ethernet connections into enclosures, the latest fieldbus boxes are rated to IP67 and can be mounted in the open and save space, time and money.

News from Hayes Control Systems (21 May 2004)

Five-axis productivity raised by 25% on impellers

 User Application Article  A 5-axis VMC has proven to be 25 per cent more productive than other 5-axis equipment as bigger diameter milling cutters that take double the depth of cut could be used.

News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (21 May 2004)

Hose clamps designed to avoid leaks

Hose clamps that suit a clamping range from 2.7mm to 120.0mm OD are suitable for soft or hard hose materials. Also clamps are available that give a complete 360deg seal and avoid leaks.

News from Oetiker UK (21 May 2004)

Online virtual stand shows safety products

An online 'virtual exhibition stand' provides an opportunity for safety and health professionals to see the latest safety-related services, publications and products conveniently.

News from Pilz Automation Technology (21 May 2004)

Coating gives 50-year life in corrosive conditions

A special anti-corrosive surface treatment to coat storage drums containing low risk contaminated waste, is available for industrial applications under exposure to aggressive environments.

News from Poeton Industries (21 May 2004)

Steel enclosures take keypads or product labels

Large membrane keypads or product labels can be easily fitted to IP 54 command enclosures have been designed for housing control systems for individual machines or process controllers.

News from Rolec Enclosures (21 May 2004)

Powerful portable machine bevels plate edges

The most powerful of a range of seven portable chamfering and bevelling machines uses a multi-bladed, 2.5kW milling head for preparing plate edges for welding.

News from Surtech Surface Technology Products (21 May 2004)

Abrasive belt grinding systems bring repeatability

 User Application Article  Repeatable highly accurate welding edges from abrasive belt grinding systems help achieve a very high degree of efficiency in the subsequent welding processes and production of assemblies.

News from Surtech Surface Technology Products (21 May 2004)

Applications handbook marks 30 years' finishing

A European manufacturer and supplier of grinding, deburring and polishing equipment and materials will be 30 years old this year and marks it with an applications handbook of case histories.

News from Surtech Surface Technology Products (21 May 2004)

Robotic abrading/polishing cells do complex work

Robot cells with servo motor aided constant contact pressure controls allow the automation of even the most complicated mechanical surface finishing operation.

News from Surtech Surface Technology Products (21 May 2004)

Grind, deburr and polish in one pass

Through feed abrasive belt machine will grind, deburr, grain and polish sheet metal and hollow sections, flat bar, extrusions and other flat parts in a single pass.

News from Surtech Surface Technology Products (21 May 2004)

Eleven machine tool orders taken during showtime

Orders for 11 machines were taken by Yamazaki Mazak at the UK's MACH 2004 show, of which only two were expected, and a further two were ordered immediately afterwards based on show enquiries.  Brochure Available 

News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (21 May 2004)

Product configurator streamlines sales process

 User Application Article  A product configurator, part of a fully integrated ERP system, will play a key role in helping a British manufacturer to streamline sales quotation and processing and delivery of finished goods.

News from Infor (21 May 2004)

Software Delivers Worldwide Address Validation

Harte-Hanks Trillium Software Delivers Worldwide Address Validation to Oracle Customers

News from Trillium Software (21 May 2004)

Visiprise Sponsored MSI Technology Broadcast

AMR Research and Nokia to Present Lean Strategies at Visiprise Sponsored MSI Technology Broadcast - Event provides unique opportunity to learn from Nokia - Go lean with execution support

News from Visiprise (21 May 2004)

Low-Cost USB Analyser

The USB Tracker 110 is a compact, low-cost, non-intrusive USB analyser designed to support the development of USB devices and related software is now available from Computer Solutions.

News from Computer Solutions (21 May 2004)

HBM Helps Enhance Safety On Space Shuttle

HBM has won a $2.7 million order for its MGCplus and catman data acquisition and analysis equipment to monitor the loads affecting the space shuttle during its preparation and launch sequence.  Brochure Available 

News from HBM UK (21 May 2004)

LimsLink 3.2 A Complete Interfacing Solution

LimsLink 3.2 has new data management, data collection and reporting capabilities ensuring that LimsLink continues to lead the way in providing instrument to LIMS interfaces.

News from Labtronics (21 May 2004)

Mettler Toledo Comply With Atex Directive

Mettler Toledo has an extensive range of hazardous area (Ex) products available - choose from a range of compact, bench, floor, custom and vehicle scales.  Brochure Available 

News from Mettler Toledo (21 May 2004)

Technical Monographs Free Of Charge

Metrohm monographs gives basic information on the actual techniques of Potentiometric Titration, Ion Chromatography, Karl Fischer Titration and Voltammetry.  Brochure Available 

News from Metrohm UK (21 May 2004)

Joining Forces With Acqiris On New Core

 User Application Article  RF Engines is supplying a complete system-on-chip design for one of Acqiris's new high-speed digitizers, the AC240 2GS/s cPCI card.

News from RF Engines (21 May 2004)

Safety First With New Products And Approvals

Yokogawa's expertise in advanced digital sensing and transmitting technology makes it ideally placed as a supplier of safety-related systems for the process industries.

News from Yokogawa UK (21 May 2004)

Self-emptying wastewater sampler saves labour

There is a misconception by some companies that the introduction of a wastewater-sampling regime will require a considerable amount of labour - not so, says a wastewater sampler supplier.

News from Aquamatic (20 May 2004)

Backplanes introduced to meet increasing PCI need

To address the increasing demand for more PCI expansion slots in a shoebox sized IPC system, two new backplanes have been introduced for the microbox IPC chassis IPC-6606.

News from Advantech (UK) (20 May 2004)

Ethernet-enabled controller gains award

Gaining an Automation Excellence Award, a fully functional Ethernet-enabled controller for industrial automation and control has Windows CE. NET to run embedded Ethernet applications.

News from Advantech (UK) (20 May 2004)

High performance moulds developer expands team

Market leader in the development and production of high-performance moulds has strengthened its customer support with the appointments of new sales representatives.

News from Axxicon Moulds Helmond (20 May 2004)

Simulation helps launch hot steel sampling robot

 User Application Article  A virtual representation of a hazardous robot cell helped launch an industrial robot into the steel sampling process, where samples are taken from products at temperatures of 900 - 1000degC.

News from Delmia (20 May 2004)

Accurate weighing meets hazards and sterile needs

Weighing systems can now be installed for vessels, tanks and hoppers in the food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries with the minimum of fuss and the maximum of accuracy.

News from Applied Weighing International (20 May 2004)

Guyson acquires Kerry Ultrasonics

Blast finishing and industrial spray washing equipment maker, Guyson International, has recently acquired Kerry Ultrasonics, UK manufacturer of ultrasonic cleaning equipment.  Brochure Available 

News from Guyson International (20 May 2004)

PLM shortens product development process by 60%

 User Application Article  Taiwanese automotive products manufacturer has shortened its product development process by more than 60% since implementing Product Lifecycle Management solutions in 2002.

News from IBM (20 May 2004)

TUV approves dust emissions monitor

Dust emissions monitor has been granted TUV approval to the 13th, 17th, 27th and 30th BImSchV and TA Luft 2002 and has been certified at very low dust concentration levels.  Brochure Available 

News from Land Instruments International (20 May 2004)

Engineer appointed to sell fume extraction systems

Purex International, manufacturer of fume extraction products for industry and education has appointed Paul Schofield in the role of customer support - Applications Engineer.

News from Purex International (20 May 2004)

Workholding firms scored a GBP 300,000 hit at MACH

Enquiries received by Pratt Burnerd and Crawford Collets at MACH showed a 60% increase, compared with the last event and the two companies took GBP 300,000 in one order alone for workholding items.

News from Pratt Burnerd International (20 May 2004)

Rotary torque sensor generates German interest

Massive interest was generated by the launch of a non-contact rotary torque sensor at Germany's Hanover Fair. It is designed for serial production and can be introduced to mainstream engineering.  Brochure Available 

News from Sensor Technology (20 May 2004)

Foundry replaces multi-head specials with VMCs

 User Application Article  Foundry operating some 40 diecasters has steadily replaced multi-headed, special-purpose, machine tools with CNC vertical machining centres to gain high levels of production flexibility.

News from 600 Centre (20 May 2004)

Sartorius brings Boekels and GWT under one brand

Weighing manufacturer Sartorius has announced that it is to integrate its Boekels and GWT brands under the Sartorius brand name to better market the products.  Brochure Available 

News from Sartorius UK (20 May 2004)

Advanced tooling attracted positive audience

Tooling specialist Unimerco says it benefited hugely from Mach 2004 and adds that there is nothing like verifiable, positive evidence of advanced tooling know-how to attract an audience.

News from Unimerco (20 May 2004)

Pillowblock bearings are self aligning

Pre-mounted self-aligning pillowblock bearings, with high denisty housings, are designed to be particularly attractive to engineers in clean and hygienic industries.  Brochure Available 

News from Unimatic Engineers (20 May 2004)

Advanced industrial modem has wide functionality

An ndustrial modem that is designed for use in high noise and extreme temperature environments, includes latest advanced features is aimed at difficult configuration applications.

News from Westermo Data Communications (20 May 2004)

Threadlock, pipe sealant made in stick form

Threadlock and sealant sticks allow engineers to protect bolts from seizing or loosening due to vibration and can seal low pressure pipes on the spot with a minimum of mess.  Brochure Available 

News from Eriks UK (20 May 2004)

Eg Arctic Angels wing their way home

The first all-women team to take part in the 290-mile Polar Challenge race to the Magnetic North Pole has returned home triumphant, despite being unable to reach the Pole

News from eg Solutions (20 May 2004)

Advantech Unveils New XScale Board-Level SOM

Advantech Unveils New XScale Board-Level SOM Reference Design at Intel Developer Forum

News from Advantech (UK) (20 May 2004)

EVA-C210 ARM/XScale Based Companion Chip

EVA-C210 ARM/XScale Based Companion Chip for Multi-I/O Interface and ARM-to-PCI Bridge

News from Advantech (UK) (20 May 2004)

New 4U Compact PCI Enclosure-MIC-3041 Series

New 4U Compact PCI Enclosure-MIC-3041 Series: Targeted for Telecommunication, CT and Industrial Automation Applications

News from Advantech (UK) (20 May 2004)

InfinityQS Inks deal with Kroger's dairy division

 User Application Article  InfinityQS SPC Software Key to Quality Management System at Kroger

News from InfinityQS International (20 May 2004)

Everything you need to Demo your Good Ideas

IPm Evaluation Kit- Everything you need to Demo your Good Ideas  Brochure Available 

News from Sixnet (20 May 2004)

Universities Quick To Adopt Nexar Software

Nexar enables a unique "LiveDesign" methodology for embedded system-level design on an FPGA platform enabling engineers to capture their design using familiar board-level methodologies.

News from Altium (20 May 2004)

Internet Site Allows Users To Order Equipment

BOC Edwards, has launched a new on-line web shop for UK customers, allowing customers to search for products and check their account terms before ordering.

News from Edwards (20 May 2004)

Spectrophotometer Meets All The Requirements

The Digilab-Hitachi U-2800 double beam UV/Visible spectrophotometer has been designed to meet a host of validation and regulatory requirements for traceability in analytical methods.

News from Lambda Advanced Technology (20 May 2004)

Low Cost Load Cells

Both digital and analogue load cells are available from Mettler Toledo whether you require simple scale applications to high speed in-motion weighing and harsh environments.  Brochure Available 

News from Mettler Toledo (20 May 2004)

Checkweighing For Pharmaceutical Industries

The S2 pharma checkweigher offers numerous features including accesscard for unique statistics and production data storage system.  Brochure Available 

News from Mettler Toledo (20 May 2004)

Chairman and UK sales manager appointed

AEG Electric Motors has appointed Mike Crook as Chairman and Brian Bannister as UK Sales Manager as part of a re-organisation process to ensure effective management of its growing UK operation.

News from Lafert Electric Motors (19 May 2004)

Rugged, compact motors have high torque

Compact DC motors are an exceptionally rugged design with high start-and-stop torque and are ideal for personal mobility devices and industrial winch applications.

News from Groschopp (19 May 2004)

Coding and marking growth brings promotion

Substantial growth at coding and marking specialist Imaje UK has prompted the promotion of Steve Ellison, former thermal products manager, to national sales manager.

News from Imaje UK (19 May 2004)

Drives market in China booming says report

Drives suppliers in China are reporting 20%, 30%, and even 40% annual growth rates. As a result, the Chinese drives market has quickly grown to become a $463 million market in 2003.

News from IMS Research (19 May 2004)

Milling cutter inserts give excellent chip flow

Shoulder and helical end mills feature excellent chip-flow, optimum cooling of the tool, high run-out accuracy (even under heavy loads) and outstanding process safety.

News from Kennametal UK (19 May 2004)

High pressure sliding agent designed for 02 plant

Lubricant may be the world's first and possibly the only high-pressure sliding agent for oxygen installations that also meets the stringent requirements for contact with food products.  Brochure Available 

News from Kluber Lubrication GB (19 May 2004)

Reduce compressed air costs by cutting oil vapour

 User Application Article  With international standards, such as ISO 8573, placing increasing demands on the purity of compressed air, compressor operators have to improve air quality.  Brochure Available 

News from Kluber Lubrication GB (19 May 2004)

Thirty-five year old alarms are not obsolete

Omniflex (UK) - (formerly Conlog) - says that there are no obsolescence issues over Conlog brand of Omni16 Alarm Annunciators, I/O systems and Signal Conditioning equipment made over 35 years.  Brochure Available 

News from Omniflex (UK) (19 May 2004)

Pluggable spring-cage terminal blocks set up fast

With the new double-sided plug outlets, pluggable spring-cage terminal blocks allow control panel internal/external wiring to be quickly and easily completed and so reduce commissioning time.  Brochure Available 

News from Phoenix Contact (19 May 2004)

Remote CANopen and DeviceNet I/Os are economical

Cost-effective Remote I/Os for CANopen and DeviceNet fieldbus systems are equipped with 16 digital inputs and outputs and provide quick removal without the need to disconnect the wiring.  Brochure Available 

News from Phoenix Contact (19 May 2004)

Bumper cell allows OEM to use alternative material

European supplier of body-in-white stampings and sub assemblies has commissioned a bumper assembly cell at its 'just in time' facility located adjacent to Jaguar's Halewood, UK, plant.

News from Stadco (19 May 2004)

Tube fittings and valves supplier preferred

Parker Instrumentation has been selected as the preferred supplier of fluid instrumentation tube fittings and valves by Borealis Group's polyolefin plastics manufacturing plants.

News from Parker Instrumentation (19 May 2004)

Advisory service boosts furniture sales 20%

 User Application Article  Intervention by MAS has resulted in a 20% increase in value of sales for a Lincolnshire based nursery furniture and play equipment manufacturer through more effective parts and materials control.

News from Pera (19 May 2004)

Precision shims meet stringent T3 standard

Precision shims supplied in either springhard stainless steel, carbon steel or brass have a thickness tolerance that meets the stringent T3 International Standard.

News from Repco Technology (19 May 2004)

High power laser diodes can be carried by a robot

High-power laser diodes that have a smallest spot size of about 1.3 x 0.8mm2 at a focal length of 66mm and output of 700W to 3.1kW can be mounted directly onto a robot.  Brochure Available 

News from Rofin-Baasel UK (19 May 2004)

Industrial computer gives Windows CE functionality

Rugged industrial computer that supports the latest Windows CE.NET operating system offers an unrivalled multi-application capability to run a wide range of third party applications.  Brochure Available 

News from Rockwell Automation (19 May 2004)

Indian agenet re-appointed for balancing products

Sales of Schmitt balancing and vibration control systems are set for further sustained growth, following the re-appointment of the Maco Corporation as the company's India agent.  Brochure Available 

News from Schmitt Europe (19 May 2004)

EDMs meet stringent satellite parts specifications

 User Application Article  A firm that specialises in solving complex manufacturing problems for the motor racing and aerospace industries, is relying on its three EDMsto produce parts for a satellite launch.

News from Sodi-Tech edm (19 May 2004)

Moulded-in inserts resist twist and pull-out

Brass moulded-in inserts feature hexagonal heads and a large centre undercut to provide a high level of bi-directional torque resistance and contribute to high pull-out/pull-through strength.  Brochure Available 

News from Spirol Industries (19 May 2004)

Hygenic merit certificate awarded to logging tags

Certificate of Hygienic Quality and Merit has been awarded to portable temperature data logging tags for remote temperature logging of temperature sensitive goods during processing.

News from Signatrol (19 May 2004)

Autodesk Appoints Mark Paraskeva

Autodesk Appoints Mark Paraskeva as Senior Sales Director, Northern Europe. New role brings enhanced co-ordination for the region  Brochure Available 

News from Autodesk (19 May 2004)

Dassault Systemes partnership

Dassault Systemes, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and MTECH Extend Partnership - Enhanced co-operation to support PLM research for Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Industry

News from Dassault Systemes (19 May 2004)

Gloves repeatably washed without shrinkage

A patent-pending "sponge nitrile" technology used in flat-dip nitrile glove allows it to resist repeated washings with no shrinkage and no de-lamination.

News from Best Manufacturing (18 May 2004)

Strip and build tooling designed for jet engines

 User Application Article  Strip and build tooling to assist in the building of aircraft turbine engines is very high precision, hands-on tooling which facilitates the assembly of various sub-components and modules.

News from Brookhouse Holdings (18 May 2004)

Match grinding floor-to-floor times reduced

Machine shows ability to reduce dramatically floor-to-floor times when 'match grinding' diesel injector pump plungers to tolerances at sub-micron level in a volume production environment.

News from Dorman Machinery (18 May 2004)

Liability Compulsory Insurance premiums soar

The spiralling cost of unreasonable Employees' Liability Compulsory Insurance is crippling UK business, says Lifting Solutions, which has seen its projected liability insurance costs double.

News from Lifting Solutions (18 May 2004)

Brochure includes powerful hammer drills

Brochure introduces a variety of new and enhanced products, including a new line of D-handle rotary hammers and cordless drill drivers, and an upgraded line of angle grinders.

News from Metabo (18 May 2004)

Different approach to time study eliminates waste

A new slant on the traditional technique of time study can yield instant improvements by the elimination of waste.

News from Product Technik (18 May 2004)

Plastics products maker gains ISO 9001

Quadrant EPP has taken the opportunity of the ISO 9001 standard renewal, edition 2000, to revise the quality management systems of the whole group, including the Belgium site.

News from Quadrant EPP (18 May 2004)

Fast set-up ID grinder tackles large, heavy work

Designed specifically for industries that require a heavy-duty grinder for large, complex work, internal grinder features user-friendly software for fast set-ups and better process control.

News from Service Network (18 May 2004)

Semi-automatic fettlers avoid 'white finger'

Semi automated fettling machines are the answer for foundries who are concerned about vibration white finger disease but do not know how to combat it.

News from Surtech Surface Technology Products (18 May 2004)

Planetary machine finishes bent tubes

The polishing of bent tubes and hollow sections is a notoriously difficult operation - normally only be carried out by laborious manual processes - but a planetary finishing machine can do the job.

News from Surtech Surface Technology Products (18 May 2004)

Light portable tool chamfers edges readily

Using a tungsten carbide cutter, a handy portable tool that weighs only 3kg will chamfer metal edges in a single pass leaving a smooth, burr free 45deg chamfer up to 3mm wide.

News from Surtech Surface Technology Products (18 May 2004)

Structured abrasive belts reduce finishing stages

Precision engineered surface patterns of structured abrasive belts guarantee a longer life of up to 5 times, more consistency and finishes much finer than traditional abrasive belts.

News from Surtech Surface Technology Products (18 May 2004)

Evolutionary system technology

Evolutionary system technology has flexibility but retains full upgradeability

News from ABAS Software AG (18 May 2004)

World's Smallest and Most Power saving 16CH DVR

XQure Series, the World's Smallest and Most Power saving 16CH DVR 480 FPS/MPEG-4 Real-time Surveillance Solution

News from Avalue Technology (18 May 2004)

Lattice3D Technology Implemented at Kito

 User Application Article  Hoist and Crane Manufacturer Shares Complex 3D Data Through All Facilities.

News from Lattice 3D (18 May 2004)

UV Luminescence Sensor Application Handbook

EMX Industries, a manufacturer of sensors for automation and gate/door control, has published its first engineering handbook for UV (ultraviolet light) sensor applications.

News from EMX Industries (18 May 2004)

SIP Length Measuring Machines Sold To Helios

The SIP Geneve (Societe? Genevoise) length metrology department has been acquired last week by Helios Germany, a manufacturer of length calibration machines.

News from Feanor (18 May 2004)

Helping To Maintain Safe Operation At Sludge Plant

 User Application Article  Emerson Process Management has installed its Rosemount Analytical in-situ oxygen analysers to monitor oxygen levels within the ovens at the Daldowie sludge drying plant near Glasgow.

News from Emerson Process Management (18 May 2004)

Classic Balances Upgraded

The AB-S and PB-S Classic line of balances from Mettler Toledo has been further improved to keep pace with the changing requirements of today's laboratory.  Brochure Available 

News from Mettler Toledo (18 May 2004)

New MS/MS Options Offer Greater Versatility

Electron Capture Dissociation and InfraRed MultiPhoton Dissociation - enable more powerful analysis for proteomics and pharmaceutical research.

News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (18 May 2004)

Mathcad Enterprise Manages Calculations for 1,000

 User Application Article  Mathcad Enterprise lets engineers create, capture, protect, share, track and manage calculations to streamline engineering processes, minimise risk and accelerate better services to clients.  Brochure Available 

News from Adept Scientific (18 May 2004)

World Debut For New-Look New Focus

New Focus, makes its debut as a division of Bookham Technology at this month's CLEO/IQEC 2004, where the organization will also unveil its widest ever range of photonics tools.

News from Bookham (18 May 2004)

Improving Density And Refractometry Measurements

By using one of the several options available from Mettler Toledo to automate your systems you can reduce your workload by up to 90% from sample delivery to cell cleaning.  Brochure Available 

News from Mettler Toledo (18 May 2004)

Speed Time To Resolution In Complex Applications

Quest PerformaSure is a low-overhead performance diagnostic tool for multi-tiered J2EE applications running in either live production or test environments.

News from Scientific Computers (18 May 2004)

Catalogue details latest fans and blowers

Specialist in air movement technology has published a catalogue covering multi-stage blowers, slimline fans, compact blowers and centrifugal blowers.  Brochure Available 

News from Air Control Industries (17 May 2004)

Compact ultrasonics sensors are easy to operate

Compact ultrasonics sensors with numerical digital display needs the operator only to input parameters and then read measuring values in plain text during the running operation.

News from Balluff UK (17 May 2004)

Mobile plant monitoring is in the palm of the hand

New and existing users of CitectSCADA system are being offered the benefits of mobile plant monitoring and control - "in the palm of the hand" - anywhere, anytime.  Brochure Available 

News from Citect (17 May 2004)

Rod mill investment will up output and quality

A GBP 14m (EUR 21m) investment in UK rod mill will provide a state-of-the-art warehousing system and extensive mill enhancements, giving a significant improvment in output of premium quality steels.  Brochure Available 

News from Corus Group (Automotive) (17 May 2004)

Software systems developer to sponsor Lotus

Software systems developer Delmia has announced that it is to sponsor Lotus Engineering in the Goodwood Festival of Speed Downhill Soapbox Challenge.

News from Delmia (17 May 2004)

Procurement software considers many factors

Procurement software does not limit buyers to 'price-only' decisions, but supports the many other factors that make up real world purchasing. It can be seen in action at UK roadshows.

News from Digital Union Company (17 May 2004)

How to avoid hefty environmental legislation fines

The UK's environmental regulators has cautioned all businesses, however small, that if they fail to comply with essential environmental legislation they risk hefty fines.

News from Environment Agency (17 May 2004)

High temp paint compatible oil designed for chains

High-temperature oil, based on thermally stable polyalkylene glycol oils, has been formulated for the lubrication of conveyor and lifting chains.  Brochure Available 

News from Kluber Lubrication GB (17 May 2004)

Microscope camera has 21 million pixel resolution

Representing a breakthrough in sub-pixel shifting technology, high resolution USB microscope camera 21 million pixel resolution offers increased image resolution and precise colour.

News from Kane Computing (17 May 2004)

Capture video and send it via Ethernet link

Prototyping video to Ethernet development kit serves as a hardware platform for software to capture video and send it out over an Ethernet link.

News from Kane Computing (17 May 2004)

Two-hand consoles keep operators' hands clear

Accessories for two-hand control consoles are designed to ensure that operators' hands are kept clear of potentially hazardous areas while satisfying the EN 574:1997 safety requirements.

News from Schmersal UK (17 May 2004)

Multifunctional safety unit has four sensor inputs

Multifunctional safety combination provides increased protection of operators and machines and has four sensor inputs including, for example an EMERGENCY STOP and protective door monitoring.

News from Siemens Automation and Drives (17 May 2004)

Producing accurate images from a microscope

Designed to rapidly capture and create accurate images from a microscope, software selects and combines the focused areas from source image files captured by any digital camera.  Brochure Available 

News from Syncroscopy (17 May 2004)

Award Confirms Hone-All's Single Source Status

With two orders taken at Subcon 2004 progressing through the machine shop within days of the exhibition closing its doors, Hone-All reckons the cost of participating has already been recouped.

News from Hone-All Precision (17 May 2004)

ProSoft Wins Arizona DOT contract

ProSoft Wins MicroStation CAD Manager Training at Arizona DOT

News from ProSoft (17 May 2004)

Incat becomes Certified Education Partner

Incat Becomes First Dassault Systemes Certified Education Partner in Europe

News from Dassault Systemes (17 May 2004)

ESI Group and LSTC to Collaborate on EASi-CRASH

Partnership will enable an enhanced solution for crashworthiness and occupant safety simulation to car manufacturers and automotive suppliers

News from ESI Group (17 May 2004)

Solid Edge Design Contest Winners Named

 User Application Article  First quarter 2004 projects address complex design challenges and exhibit a broad range of innovation within the Solid Edge computer-aided design (CAD) community

News from Siemens PLM Software (17 May 2004)

VX Corp enhances Array functions for VX version 9

VX CORP ENHANCES ARRAY FUNCTIONS FOR VX VERSION 9 -- Options available for many types of patterns

News from VX Corporation (17 May 2004)

Sensor In A Harsh Environment

The InPro 4250 sensor is a pressure-resistant, low maintenance pH electrode with a built-in temperature sensor for a wide range of chemical applications that is suitable for harsh environments.  Brochure Available 

News from Mettler Toledo (17 May 2004)

Simple Carbohydrate QC Analysis Using BioScan

 Technical Background Article  Metrohm has a developed a relatively new high capacity separation column, the Metrosep Carb 1, for the determination of carbohydrates using alkaline eluents and pulsed amperometric detection.  Brochure Available 

News from Metrohm UK (17 May 2004)

Digitizer PCI Card With Eight High-Speed Channels

The new UltraFast UF3132 from Strategic Test is the first digitizer PCI card to provide 8 analog input channels on a single card.

News from Strategic Test (17 May 2004)

New Integration Capability In ICEM Surf 4.4

A new closely coupled data exchange capability from Theorem Solutions provides interactive transfer of associativity between ICEM Surf 4.4 and CATIA V5.

News from Theorem Solutions (17 May 2004)

New Option Enhances Versatility

A new option to the Tektronix TDS3000B Series of lightweight, battery-capable digital phosphor oscilloscopes, gives users new analysis, documentation and communication features.

News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (17 May 2004)

Easily convert pallets for spill containment

With budgets being squeezed, the novel SpilGuard pallet converter makes spill containment affordable for everyone.

News from Guardian Safety Products (17 May 2004)

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