News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 20 June
to Saturday 26 June 2004
Contract for interim management services awarded
Aster Interim Solutions have been awarded a contract to supply interim management services to Ultra Electronics Manufacturing Services based in Weymouth, Dorset.
News from Aster Interim Solutions (25 June 2004)
Photovoltaic technology plant opened in Canada
Canada's first full-scale solar cell manufacturing plant has been opened to unveil revolutionary photovoltaic technology that will soon be produced in commercial quantities from an automated plant.
News from ATS Automation Tooling Systems (25 June 2004)
Continuous strip caster surpasses 100,000t output
User Application Article The first commercial installation using the Castrip continuous strip casting process has surpassed the 100,000 tonnes cumulative production milestone.
News from Castrip (25 June 2004)
CNC cutter/profiler uses fuel gas and plasma-arc
High performance, competitively priced oxy-fuel gas and plasma machine can be fitted with up to four tool carriages, of which one can be dedicated to precision 200A plasma cutting torch. Brochure Available
News from ESAB Cutting Systems (25 June 2004)
International PLM symposium scheduled for October
International symposium - the largest of its kind in the area of Product Lifecycle Management - will bring together users, business leaders, developers and consultants of PLM Solutions.
News from IBM (25 June 2004)
Software aids machinery risk assessments
Software package is designed to help small and large companies document, track and create their own risk assessments and risk reduction evaluations for industrial machinery.
News from Industrial Safety Integration (25 June 2004)
Rolling mill technology course helps efficiency
Every flat rolling mill needs to constantly aim for increased productivity as well as the highest possible quality and attending an international rolling mill technology course helps achieve them.
News from Industrial Automation Services (25 June 2004)
Some recruitment websites undermine web confidence
The burgeoning number of recruitment websites offering endless job 'shopping lists' will undermine confidence in the web if candidates and vacancies are not well matched.
News from Jimfinder.com (25 June 2004)
Abrasive management system optimises waterjetting
An abrasive management system provides the highest levels of accuracy, reliability and economy in continuous abrasive flow for optimising any abrasive cutting system.
News from KMT Waterjet Systems (25 June 2004)
Software helps track individual job status
A big problem that many companies have to face is not being able to view the status of the work being done during the different stages of the production process, but a solution is at hand.
News from Lantek Sheet Metal Solutions (25 June 2004)
Maintenance strategy and Innovation taught for MSc
Maintenance Strategy, Innovation and Asset Management - this short course is one of the modules of the MSc in Maintenance Maintenance Management programme. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates (25 June 2004)
Lloyds approves quality management system
Oasys' Quality Management System has been approved by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance to IS 9001:2000 and TickIT Guide issue five and emphasises the satisfying of customer feedback.
News from Oasys (25 June 2004)
Midlands manufacturers' business increases
With both home and export orders rising faster than those reported by manufacturers anywhere else in Britain, PDS has noted that many of its Midlands' clients are now starting to benefit.
News from PDS (25 June 2004)
High steel prices set to continue, says consultant
The West Midlands' manufacturers reliant on steel, who have high levels of material content, should ensure strategies are in place to deal with steel increases and supply issues.
News from PDS (25 June 2004)
PICME plastics moulders event spreads benefits
Delegates from a wide range of plastics suppliers attended the first PICME plastics moulders event and said it was really important to also hear from companies that have benefited.
News from PICME (25 June 2004)
Cabinets protect standard computers in factories
Standard computer equipment can be used in harsh industrial environments when protected by cabinets that provide protection from dust, dirt, metal shards and other debris.
News from Polstore Storage Systems (25 June 2004)
Casters produce oxygen-free re-draw copper rod
With significant developments made to continuous rod casters the benefits of the latest generation of copper rod casting models, that deliver 02-free copper re-draw rod, will be shown in China.
News from Rautomead International (25 June 2004)
NC operation eliminates coil feed loop for presses
New concept in flexible, high speed coil feeding has NC that is the key element eliminating the need for any feeding loop from the coil so that the feeding line is only 4m long.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools (25 June 2004)
Off-line CNC programming is competitively priced
A competitively priced off-line programming software is for the smaller CNC machinist company that operates on low budgets and needs high flexibility.
News from Sprut Technology (UK) (25 June 2004)
Swedish earthmover plant orders friction welder
Volvo Construction Equipment has ordered a Thompson friction welding machine for its plant in Hallsberg, Sweden, where it will be used to produce hydraulic piston rod cylinders.
News from Thompson Friction Welding (25 June 2004)
Gantry miller's sidewalls are concrete-filled
By injecting a special type of concrete into the massive sidewalls of a travelling gantry CNC miller-boring machine excellent stability and vibration damping is achieved.
News from Zimmermann (25 June 2004)
Transparent communication layer interconnects
Transparent communication layer offers a flexible and open solution for heterogeneous automation control systems allowing interconnection between these systems or even to a superior system.
News from ETM Professional Control (25 June 2004)
Fixed wireless telephones worth US$18m ordered
CSI Wireless has receives US$18 million in purchase orders for its TDMA Fixed Wireless Telephones. with Mexican demand increasing volumes and revenues for second half of 2004.
News from Hemisphere GPS (25 June 2004)
SAP xEM Emissions management software
Companies across Europe and North America are facing the challenge of complying with new regulations on emissions management.
News from SAP (25 June 2004)
Presenter 3D beta program announced
Digital Immersion Announces Presenter 3D for AutoCAD 2005 Beta Program - Invites Engineers and Architects to Participate - Beta Testers Can Impact Product to be Released This Summer
News from Digital Immersion Software Corp (25 June 2004)
Visiprise Manufacturing 3.2 launched
Visiprise Accelerates Value for Customers with Launch of Visiprise Manufacturing 3.2
News from Visiprise (25 June 2004)
Supaero University Wins European Robotics Cup
User Application Article SUPAERO University Wins European Robotics Cup Challenge Using Dassault Systemes' V5 Software
News from Dassault Systemes (25 June 2004)
New Certified Education Partner
CENIT AG Systemhaus Achieves Dassault Systemes Certified Education Partner Status
News from Dassault Systemes (25 June 2004)
Air Flow Calibration Services
The CTC is able to offer flowmeter calibration from 2cm3/min to 500 Litres/second in air, and has facilities for calibrations on other gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, helium, etc.
News from Calibration Trade Centre (25 June 2004)
Nexxis CAL Connects
Nexxis CAL is a unique, full-featured calibration management solution that inspires increased confidence in laboratory data by making calibration management an integral part of every analysis.
News from Labtronics (25 June 2004)
Checkweigher For Professional Industrial Marking
The Mettler Toledo Garvens S2 checkweigher has been further expanded by the addition of a Sator DynaMark laser marker, offering state-of-the-art product marking performance and low operating costs. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (25 June 2004)
When machines 'talk' it pays to 'listen'
The Condition Monitoring division of AV Technology (AVT) has been awarded an important predictive maintenance contract by Anglesey Aluminium Metal and the programme is already paying dividends. Brochure Available
News from AV Technology (24 June 2004)
Linear parts retriever triples stamping output
A high performance part retriever being used in a US electrical lamination stamping shop has more than tripled output from hand unloading at 12 strokes/min to 40 strokes/min in continuous mode. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (24 June 2004)
Epicyclic gear design ups gearbox power by 60%
A revolutionary epicyclic gear design increases the power available from a gearbox without affecting the overall weight of the design, allowing a power improvement of up to 60%.
News from Brevini (24 June 2004)
Flexibility is the keynote in pallet handling
Automatic pallet handling systems that fit a wide variety and mix of machine tools was presented at METAV along with robotic production and deburring cells and the latest control system software.
News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (24 June 2004)
Injection moulding throughput times to be cut 35%
A three-year, EUR 4.5 million project aims to slash throughput times in injection moulding by 35%, through the development of tool manufacture that will incorporate conformal cooling.
News from GTMA (24 June 2004)
3-axis interpolation deposits sealant precisely
Further development of 3-axis positioning systems - to suit sealant dispensing applications - Incorporate control systems for easy programming and a high accuracy 3-axis linear module.
News from Gudel UK (24 June 2004)
Complex Royal Warrants machined and finished
User Application Article Any experienced production engineer glancing up at wall-mounted Royal warrant plaques machined from bronze plate will recognise the enormous amount of fine-detail milling involved.
News from Holifield (Oxford) (24 June 2004)
Air feed lock liners maintain hole integrity
Air feed lock liners are making life easier for aircraft assembly manufacturers by maintaining the integrity of drilled holes, for example in wing assemblies.
News from Brauer (24 June 2004)
Trailing shields protect against bad welds
When using purge gas to protect welds from oxidisation, the area of hot metal behind the torch is often ignored, but a trailing shield can avoid bad welds from occuring.
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (24 June 2004)
Four-in-one system assembles sensitive diodes
User Application Article A most advanced and flexible 4-in-1 system for soldering of Luxeon Emitters simultaneously applies dispensing, placing and soldering processes over sensitive diodes.
News from Ivas Tech (24 June 2004)
Module introduces control analysis and design
Logis-Tech Associates, sub division A-1 Technical Training now support a module called, "Control Engineering" which is a level 2 module of the HND/B.Eng in Engineering by distance learning. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates (24 June 2004)
Software to up manufacturing business efficiency
Software solution captures a Microsoft Office look and delivers rich enhancements to help users increase efficiency and streamline business processes.
News from Microsoft Dynamics (24 June 2004)
On-site lubricant seminars update engineers
Lubricants are often the most overlooked and least understood design component in a product, which is why a supplier is arranging free, on-site, seminars on lubrication technology.
News from Newgate Simms (24 June 2004)
AC/DC power source is for aluminium orbital welds
Following success with a Spanish fabricator an AC/DC welding power supply that allows weld bead profile control for orbital aluminium pipe welding is now being introduced generally.
News from Orbimatic (24 June 2004)
High power infrared laser diodes emit uniformly
High power infrared laser diodes, with an absolute maximum optical output power of 1.1W are designed to have a uniform emission area for applications in measurement and material processing. Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products (24 June 2004)
Machine tool control scenario copes with diversity
User Application Article Producing an aircraft in different places using different machines and assembly systems "pushes the envelope" for machine tool control, CNC design, engineering and application technology.
News from Siemens Machine Tool Business Unit (24 June 2004)
Moulding firm is back in action with latest EDM
User Application Article EDM machine supplier has helped put a high precision toolmaking and moulding firm back into action again after a serious fire at its premises last year.
News from Sodi-Tech edm (24 June 2004)
Services operation gives global expertise access
Industrial Services operation provides a range of services such as prototype machining and development, process engineering, special tooling and application engineering.
News from StarragHeckert UK (24 June 2004)
Buyers guide covers fork lifts to systems
Latest edition of a materials handling and distribution services buyer's guide ranges from fork lift trucks and accessories to racking, warehouse systems and software.
News from Turret Group (24 June 2004)
Updated guide includes IMHX 2004 fork lift trucks
Updated to include models launched at IMHX 2004 The 2004 edition of What Fork Truck is claimed to provide the most comprehensive listing of fork trucks available in the UK.
News from Turret Group (24 June 2004)
Direct laser forming fuses pure metal powders
Unlike laser sintering, direct laser forming fuses pure metal powder in a shielding gas atmosphere and does not use binders or fluxing agents to produce a non-ferrous part. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (24 June 2004)
ERP provider gives SMEs response management option
Webplan Corporation has announced that Intuitive Manufacturing Systems has signed an agreement to OEM Webplan RapidResponse, to provide a solution for SMEs aimed at increasing productivity.
News from Webplan (24 June 2004)
SMEs get low-cost manufacturing management system
Low-cost manufacturing management system for SMEs is aimed at companies that need essential manufacturing and financial management functions at least cost.
News from Infor (24 June 2004)
Microprocessor Systems course
Higher National level module, " microcomputer Systems " by distance learning. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates (24 June 2004)
Data Quality delivery redefined
Harte-Hanks Trillium Software redefines how Data Quality is delivered within enterprises
News from Trillium Software (24 June 2004)
Enhanced Systems Design Capability
Solid Edge Version 16 from UGS to Provide Enhanced Systems Design Capability - Enhancements include industry-first, dynamic Family of Assemblies
News from Solid Edge (24 June 2004)
Ross Kent joins InfinityQS
Ross Kent joins InfinityQS as the Director of Sales
News from InfinityQS International (24 June 2004)
Software For Complex Design Work
Powershape Pro offers a complete solution for designers of complex shapes such as those found in the footwear, packaging, ceramics, sports equipment and electrical appliance industries. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (24 June 2004)
What Makes Extra Virgin Olive Oil Shine
A Loughborough University researcher has teamed up with scientists from Italy to develop a unique optical fingerprinting system to detect extra virgin oil from the fakes.
News from Loughborough University (24 June 2004)
Turnkey Solution Ensures Coleslaw Production
User Application Article A turnkey process weighing and traceability system installed by Marco Weighing Systems at Kane foods has given them the control and flexibility needed to maintain their leading edge in this market.
News from Marco (24 June 2004)
Unique Mix And Match For FFT Solutions
RF Engines, has released its latest Matrix range of high specification 'building blocks' for digital transceiver designs that offer a unique 'mix and match' way to create tailored FFT solutions.
News from RF Engines (24 June 2004)
A Major New Version Of LIMS
SampleManager 2004 R2 offers integration of analytical instruments, advanced multi-dimensional study management supporting stability, clinical, DMPK and bio-analytical applications. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (24 June 2004)
Enhancements To eRecordManagerT LDMS
Extensions to eRecordManager LDMS, include conversion capability for data formats from Agilent instrumentation and legacy Hewlett-Packard Chromatography Data Systems. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (24 June 2004)
Website For Product And Applications Developments
Users of Ultrasonic Scientific re-designed website can quickly access information on Ultrasonic Scientific's background, the HR-US technology, product range and latest news direct from the home page.
News from Ultrasonic Scientific (24 June 2004)
CNC grinder completely machines taps from blanks
A novel CNC tap grinding machine allows highly efficient manufacturing of taps from a blank to a finished product and all grinding operations including threading are performed in one set-up.
News from Anca Pty (23 June 2004)
Communication software enhances torque checks
Data management and software package allows TorqueStar Opta and DTT Opta torque instruments to communicate with a PC in order to upload and download data and settings. Brochure Available
News from Crane Electronics (23 June 2004)
Vision system eliminates tinplate can defects
User Application Article Having examined four systems under test on its canning lines a system was selected and production lines have become more efficient and the number of false rejects has significantly been reduced.
News from Cognex UK (23 June 2004)
Machine vision checks dimensions en masse
User Application Article In order to guarantee zero defects on precision automotive parts, machine vision system makes quality control checks on length, diameter, and concentric circles on 8000 parts/day.
News from Cognex UK (23 June 2004)
Machine vision system checks hot-worked parts
User Application Article Hot-worked steel parts were becoming trapped in a conveyor, but the problem was solved by using machine vision system to confirm that the parts had transferred correctly from a press.
News from Cognex UK (23 June 2004)
Profile rail linear guides are smoother, quieter
Profile rail linear guides feature exceptional rail straightness, smoother, quieter operation through insert molded re-circulation paths, and simpler installation on joint-free rails.
News from Danaher Motion Ltd (23 June 2004)
Keypads engraved to suit exact needs
Fully-customised keypads can have function keys engraved to your exact needs chosen from a range of characters and symbols, upper- and lower-case lettering, graphics and engineering characters. Brochure Available
News from EAO (23 June 2004)
Novel counting system guarantees correct fill
User Application Article A bespoke counting system that uses an infra-red scanning system provides a fail-safe method of guaranteeing the correct number of items in pharmaceutical packs.
News from Electro-mec (Reading) (23 June 2004)
Adaptive feed forward included in mill revamp
Steel Warehouse Company has IAS an order to design, supply and commission a replacement hydraulic gap control and automatic gauge control system for a single stand reversing mill.
News from Industrial Automation Services (23 June 2004)
Long-standing employees promoted to the board
Mills Manufacturing Technology has promoted two long-standing employees: Andrew Jack, previously General Manager, becomes Technical Director and Nick Frampton is now Operations Director.
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology (23 June 2004)
Online NDT quality inspection system demonstrated
A prototype NDT, online quality inspection system for the manufacture of cast metallic, light-alloy parts has been pioneered by a consortium of nine commercial and research organisations.
News from Monition (23 June 2004)
Aqueous parts washer extends solution life
A fully integrated, point of use aqueous parts washer recycling system is designed to significantly extend cleaning solution life and greatly minimize machine maintenance.
News from Ransohoff (23 June 2004)
Conveyors benefit from versatile 0.2mm steel belts
Ultra-thin steel belts that can be employed in applications previously monopolised by plastics belts offer reduced deflection diameter, corrosion resistance and high tensile strength.
News from Sandvik Steel (23 June 2004)
Colour change specialist launces updated website
Leading colour change specialist has launched an updated website, which provides comprehensive access to a repository of information on colour change chemistry solutions.
News from DataLase (23 June 2004)
Photo electroforming expertise demonstrated
User Application Article Highlighted its photo electroforming expertise a specialist has developed and delivered a micro-acoustic mesh device with far higher repeatability and yield percentages of up to 90%.
News from Tecan (23 June 2004)
Simplicity is the key with wire EDM module
User Application Article Within hours of completing his first training session, one of the UK's first users of a wire EDM software module had programmed and cut his first component.
News from Vero International Software (23 June 2004)
Pressure gauge adaptor gives clear indication
A permanent pressure gauge adaptor for use with bladder accumulators offers users a clear indication of gas pre-charge pressure without the need to connect up a supplementary gauge. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (23 June 2004)
Epic Data Signs Strategic Alliance Agreement
User Application Article Epic Data Signs Strategic Alliance Agreement with ATandT Wireless
News from Epic Data International (23 June 2004)
ISEIT 2004 goes mobile
The International Symposium for Engineering IT (ISEIT) 2004 goes mobile for the benefits of its audience
News from Aveva Engineering IT (23 June 2004)
Micro Concepts and ToolBox (UK) partnership
Alliance provides manufacturing companies in the South East of England with focused and closely integrated CAD/CAM solutions Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (23 June 2004)
Steve Ellison Elected As New Eurachem Vice Chair
After a ballot of Eurachem member nations undertaken earlier this year, the Eurachem General Assembly ratified the election of LGC's Dr Steve Ellison as its new Vice Chair.
News from LGC (23 June 2004)
Quality Assurance HN Module
Logis-Tech Associates, sub division A-1 Technical Training now deliver a SQA certified module, "Fundamentals of Quality Assurance" a Higher National module by distance learning. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates (23 June 2004)
Insulation Testers Combine Safety With Durability
The new MIT300 range of insulation and continuity testers from Megger are not only durable and easy to use, but also incorporates a comprehensive set of features designed to ensure operator safety. Brochure Available
News from Megger (23 June 2004)
How To Teach IC
The 792 Basic IC system from Metrohm is a fully grown IC system which offers flexibility in ion analysis for experienced and novice users. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (23 June 2004)
Fully Automated Iodine Adsorption Number
Technical Background Article The analysis of carbon blacks, historically through a number of difficult procedures, has been automated with the use of a dedicated system. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (23 June 2004)
SKF Stops Milling Around In Unplanned Downtime
User Application Article Unplanned downtime on high-speed paper machines can cut into a mill's profitability through both lost production and the diversion of engineering resources to get a machine back up and running. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (23 June 2004)
Thermo Electron Introduces Web Seminar Series
Thermo Electron will hold a series of Web Seminars covering a variety of timely issues that confront today's life and analytical science organizations. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (23 June 2004)
Designing The User Interface
Technical Background Article Graphics, views, backgrounds and styles associated with data acquisition software can be controlled through the use of packages that allow the design and implementation of user interfaces.
News from Windmill Software (23 June 2004)
Maintenance assistant embedded in HVAC drive
A standard drive for HVAC now features a maintenance assistant function that helps the user schedule maintenance of the drive and its associated equipment in stand-alone applications.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (22 June 2004)
Pressure sensor does three jobs in one
Pressure sensor features an integrated combination of pressure transmitter/transducer, intelligent pressure switches and digital display and offers many options for pressure connections. Brochure Available
News from Applied Measurements (22 June 2004)
Guide explains latest electro pneumatic controls
Free guide deals with all aspects of electro pneumatic proportional valve control, including the latest fuzzy logic and piezo technologies, which are bringing proportional control to many.
News from Asco Numatics (22 June 2004)
Advanced upgrade to substatially raise mill output
User Application Article A ground-breaking combined electrical and mechanical upgrade of a tandem cold mill by ABB in partnership with David Brown Engineering will more than double the mill's power handling capability.
News from David Brown Engineering (22 June 2004)
Brushless servo drives suit low power applications
Brushless servo drives make high performance servo technology available for lower power applications including semiconductor fabrication, electronic assembly, packaging and woodworking equipment.
News from Danaher Motion Ltd (22 June 2004)
Catalogue details electric heaters and sensors
A leading manufacturer of engineered thermal solutions for industry has issued a catalogue covering electric heaters, temp sensors, control/display modules and custom products.
News from Durex Industries (22 June 2004)
Festo signs partnership alliance with GEA-Niro
Festo has signed a strategic partnership alliance, as a preferred pneumatics supplier, with the leading supplier to pharmaceutical giants, GEA - Niro Pharma Systems. Brochure Available
News from Festo (22 June 2004)
Thermal imaging cameras made in torch style
Torch-style thermal imaging cameras extend the thermal imaging camera's use into relatively inaccessible areas such roof or floor voids and gives the user full control of the camera. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (22 June 2004)
Check-list identifies machinery safety compliance
For those who need some guidance on compliance with Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, a machinery safety consultancy offers a check-list.
News from Fenay Machine Safety (22 June 2004)
GTMA appoints chairman and new board member
Chris Hayward has been appointed Chairman of the GTMA, in addition to his current position as Chairman of the Marketing Committee, while Geoff Highley has also been appointed to the board.
News from GTMA (22 June 2004)
New sales manager brings adhesives experience
Brecon-based GSM Primographic, which specialises in labels and fascias, has appointed a new sales manager, with industrial adhesives experience, to help it drive the business forward.
News from GSM Primographic (22 June 2004)
Major contract won for aircraft finishing
Hodge Clemco has won a GBP 3.2 million contract for surface preparation and finishing facilities at a new state-of-the-art aircraft maintenance centre being.
News from Hodge Clemco (22 June 2004)
Six-axis DRO solves linear and rotary axes problem
User Application Article Following the retrofit of a 6-axis readout and partial machine rebuild on a BoKo vertical milling/boring machine, UKAEA Fusion is now benefiting from greater machining flexibility. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (22 June 2004)
Dedicated team set up following pumps acquisition
Following its recent acquisition of the German pump manufacturer EMU Unterwasserpumpen, Germany, Wilo Salmson has established a dedicated team to support the EMU product portfolio in the UK.
News from Wilo (UK) (22 June 2004)
Feeder effects bar diameter changes quickly
Bar changeover from one diameter to another has never been simpler or quicker, says a manufacturer about its latest bar feeder that can withstand the highest levels of strain during machining.
News from Iemca Division, Igmi SpA (22 June 2004)
Systems adsorb and remove fumes, odours and gases
Two novel systems for the removal and reduction of odours and chemical fumes from the workplace adsorb and remove fumes, odours and pollutant gases from a wide range of contaminants.
News from Jasun Filtration (22 June 2004)
French automotive maker implements PLM solution
User Application Article French automotive company is implementing PLM to enable its geographically-dispersed design teams to collaborate in virtual workspaces with its network of partners in product development.
News from MatrixOne (22 June 2004)
Updated PUWER - end-user takes on responsibilities
PUWER was updated in 1998 and one of the more important, but easily overlooked, changes was that the onus was now put on the end-user to ensure equipment complies with all relevant legislation. Brochure Available
News from Laidler Associates (22 June 2004)
Safety fastenings are self-locking
Safety assembly fittings have a self-locking capability that ensures complete assembly reliability, which has been confirmed through vibration loosening tests conducted by CETIM.
News from Lanfranco and Cie (22 June 2004)
Handheld device detects leaks using ultrasound
Handheld ultrasonic leak detector uses ultrasound to detect vacuum and pressure leaks within a compressed air system and gives an audio and visual alarm. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates (22 June 2004)
Ground loop and interference problems solved
Encoder Cable that uses fibre technology is guaranteed by the supplier to solve nagging ground loop and interference problems in motion control systems. Brochure Available
News from Micronor (22 June 2004)
ERP provider to enhance product lines
Reaffirming its commitment to innovation across its family of business applications, an ERP provider has announced ongoing investments to significantly enhance all four of its products.
News from Microsoft Dynamics (22 June 2004)
Cordless hammer drill offers 20% more power
Cordless hammer drill that provides increased performance in a variety of heavy duty applications has a larger motor that offers higher torque and 20% more power over the previous model.
News from Metabo (22 June 2004)
Brochure makes choice of cut-off wheel easy
Trifold brochure that is a quick and easy to use guide for selecting the proper cut-off wheel for specific applications outlines three distinct types of cut-off wheel and their technology.
News from Metabo (22 June 2004)
Temperature and signal transmitter is accurate
PC-Programmable MODBUS temperature and signal transmitter delivers high input resolution and exceptional digital measurement accuracy. It also accepts a direct signal from sensors and devices.
News from Moore Industries International (22 June 2004)
Hungarian plant ranked among best employers in EU
Europe Hewitt Associates recently ranked The National Instruments manufacturing plant in Hungary as number five on its third annual 'Best Employers in Europe' list. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (22 June 2004)
Fastener supplier reduces prices
Despite recent severe rises in raw material costs, a specialist single-source supplier of fasteners, as well as special-purpose turned and cold formed parts, is reducing prices.
News from Northern Precision (22 June 2004)
Universal EDM forms a wide range of metals
About 200 visitors attended an open day to view a universal EDM that can form all types of materials including graphite, copper, titanium or aluminium up to hardened tool steel.
News from OPS-Ingersoll Funkenerosion (22 June 2004)
Reliable panel computers are low cost
Low cost and reliable panel computers provide high speed processing, and toughness for various environments and are built in aluminium die-cast body.
News from Pro-face UK (22 June 2004)
Compact double-level terminal suits dense wiring
Double-level spring clamp terminal features three spring connection points and a bridge shaft for each respective level and is particularly suitable as a voltage distributor. Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact (22 June 2004)
Injection mould guide covers advanced techniques
Globalisation has forced western European moulders to move into more technically difficult products to compete, which is where a practical guide to inje ction moulding proves invaluable.
News from Smithers Rapra (22 June 2004)
Bending programs include automatic clash detection
Latest programming module provides fully tooled and sequenced sheet metal bending programs with automatic clash detection, offering press brake users substantial cost and time savings. Brochure Available
News from Radan Computational (22 June 2004)
Portable laser unit marks metals and plastics
Laser marker is a small, desktop or on-site transportable unit designed for metal or polymer marking uses having smaller dimensions with low to moderate volume. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (22 June 2004)
Internet frees up maintenance engineers
Based entirely on Internet technology, a software solution frees maintenance professionals from traditional computing constraints and improves the management of corporate assets and productivity.
News from SIVECO (22 June 2004)
Evaporative systems cool down moulding factory
User Application Article Factory workshop temperatures would reach 50degC in the summer when 21 injection moulders were operating, until an evaporative cooling system brought conditions down to 23degC.
News from Seeley International (Europe) (22 June 2004)
High speed, mid-range, 3-5 axis miller shown
Under the new ownership of Sachman, Italy, Rambaudi's new projects were shown at the BIEMH machine tool show in Bilbao, Spain, including a mid-range high speed, 3-5 axis machine.
News from Sachman/Rambaudi (22 June 2004)
When the going is hot, time to get a sea breeze
Using an evaporative process to cool factory or office air, two portable, compact air-conditioning units require no installation, no vent hose and provide a pleasant 'sea breeze' effect.
News from Scott Products (22 June 2004)
Proportional flow regulators control precisely
A range of two-port proportional flow regulators provide precise electrical control of hydraulic fluid flow at pressures up to 210 bar using signals from a joystick or a computer system.
News from Sterling Hydraulics (22 June 2004)
'Double density' module gives 24 discrete inputs
Combination I/O Module has a "double density" design that provides twenty-four discrete inputs and/or eight discrete outputs, and eight analog inputs in one, compact module. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (22 June 2004)
Digitised weld units cope with 'difficult' alloys
Fully digitised welding systems supply the basic requirement, know-how and advanced software cover the careful fabrication of special steels and the welding of chrome-nickel and 'difficult' alloys.
News from TPS-Fronius (22 June 2004)
Laser deposited powder process repairs tooling
Direct metal deposition is a generative laser process, in which powder material can be laser-deposited precisely on 3D forms that has now been optimised for practical use. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (22 June 2004)
Winners of software training initiative announced
The first winners have been announced of VISI-Series/GTMA software training initiative and will receive complimentary software for use over the next 12 months.
News from Vero International Software (22 June 2004)
Software enhance 2-axis non-contact measurement
Software package enhances the capabilities of a successful 2-axis non-contact measuring system that fills the gap between low cost shop floor gauging systems and top end video measurement. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering (22 June 2004)
Cutters offer stable high feed per tooth usage
Among several advantages offered by indexable insert and solid carbide milling cutters is an insert seat that provides support and excellent stability in high feed per tooth applications. Brochure Available
News from WNT (UK) (22 June 2004)
Scanning machine has fast, precise laser option
Leader in the scanning technologies for digitizing and reverse engineering has introduced a laser scanning option, based on a high precision probe, to its scanning machines.
News from Xystum (22 June 2004)
Flexible packaging helps confectionery expansion
User Application Article A highly flexible packaging line handles a wide range of chocolate bars ranging in weight from 40g to 400g in an extremely diverse range of packaging styles.
News from Bosch SIG Pack Systems (22 June 2004)
Real-Time Embedded System Design (MSc module)
This short course, involves one week of intensive lectures, laboratories and tutorials and then two weeks of self study. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates (22 June 2004)
Wireless Communication Systems (MSc module)
This short course, involves one week of intensive lectures, laboratories and tutorials and then two weeks of self study. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates (22 June 2004)
Real-Time Embedded Software (MSc module)
This short course, involves one week of intensive lectures, laboratories and tutorials and then two weeks of self study. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates (22 June 2004)
MSc in Wireless Communication Technologies
MSc in Wireless Communication Technologies Project (MSc module) - The MSc research project is a core module and will be a major piece of industrial/research project work Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates (22 June 2004)
Digital Signal Processing (MSc module)
This advanced short course, involves one week of intensive lectures, laboratories and tutorials and then two weeks of self study. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates (22 June 2004)
Wireless Antennas and Propagation (MSc module)
This short course, involves one week of intensive lectures, laboratories and tutorials and then two weeks of self study. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates (22 June 2004)
Simulating Wireless Networks (MSc module)
This advanced short course, involves one week of intensive lectures, laboratories and tutorials and then two weeks of self study. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates (22 June 2004)
Mobile Platforms (MSc module)
This course, involves intensive lectures, laboratories and tutorials. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates (22 June 2004)
Digital Communications (MSc module)
This short course, involves one week of intensive lectures, laboratories and tutorials and then two weeks of self study. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates (22 June 2004)
Data Acquisition and Analysis (MSc module)
This short course, involves one week of intensive lectures, laboratories and tutorials and then two weeks of self study. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates (22 June 2004)
Technology Management(MSc module)
This short course, involves one week of intensive lectures, laboratories and tutorials and then two weeks of self study. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates (22 June 2004)
IBM help London Taxis keep their number one spot
User Application Article Powerful solutions from IBM PLM Solutions and CenitDesktop will help LTI Vehicles adapt world famous black cabs to global markets and make innovations for passenger comfort and safety.
News from IBM (22 June 2004)
Can Bus Analyser And Exerciser With Data-Logger
The new PCAN-Explorer Can Bus analyser and exerciser is a flexible Windows program for showing what is happening on the Can bus and for controlling and interacting with Can systems.
News from Computer Solutions (22 June 2004)
New Training Course For Biological Scientists
The new 'Basic statistics and experimental design for biological scientists' course is aimed at biological scientists who need to design experiments and interpret data efficiently and effectively.
News from LGC (22 June 2004)
Success For New Range Of Hazardous Area Products
Sira's Safety Compliance team and Newson Gale have worked together to successfully bring to market the new Cenelectrex range of static grounding and bonding equipment.
News from Sira (22 June 2004)
The Answers Flow At Rheology School
Since it was established in 1998, Rheology School has helped many lab staff, quality controllers and product developers get to grips with the rheology or viscosity of their products.
News from The Rheology School (22 June 2004)
Single-chip Bluetooth solution for utility meters
User Application Article Single-chip Bluetooth solution for utility meters gives Actaris a versatile platform for new-generation remote reading schemes
News from Cambridge Consultants (22 June 2004)
Variable speed drives save foundry on fan costs
User Application Article Following an energy audit on filtration plants the installing of variable speed drives has saved a brass manufacturer GBP 130,000 a year in energy costs involved with running fans.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (21 June 2004)
Low-centre shaft motors offer more power
Motors with low-centre shafts and high power to frame size ratio, are said to be ideal for woodworking/metal cutting and machining industries as direct drives for machine tool heads.
News from Lafert Electric Motors (21 June 2004)
Arc welding cell increases production capacity
User Application Article A standard robotic arc welding cell has automated much of the welding at a fabricator and has resulted in an increase in production capacity and more consistent quality.
News from Bauromat (UK) (21 June 2004)
Batch blasting cleans up small diecastings
Batch blasting is the ideal cost effective solution for deburring, cosmetic finishing or surface preparation of high volumes of small zinc or magnesium die-castings. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (21 June 2004)
High speed machining halves toolmaking lead times
User Application Article A fire gave a mould and tool maker the opportunity to upgrade its plant by investing in two high speed VMCs that have typically halved the turnaround time for producing complex tooling. Brochure Available
News from Hurco Europe (21 June 2004)
Pipework fittings maker invests GBP 1m in turning
An Index CNC multi-spindle automatic and two turning centres - forming a GBP 1m contract - are being installed by Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools at the Dundee factory of Yorkshire Fittings.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (21 June 2004)
Get lean, fit and world-class to stay in business
Some 500 manufacturers were told at this week's 'Manufacturing Summit' that they had to become leaner, fitter and world-class if UK industry is to beat off its overseas competitors.
News from Manufacturing Institute (21 June 2004)
Machining cell completely machines seeker parts
A new machining cell has been installed in a temperature controlled environment for volume manufacture of high-tolerance metalwork for a missile system's infrared seeker assembly. Brochure Available
News from NCMT (21 June 2004)
Bandsawing large bundles boosts profitability
User Application Article After evaluating six machines for cutting large bundles, a large capacity type, capable of cutting 400mm by 400mm bundles was selected by stocholder that recons it will amortise inside 12 months.
News from Kasto (21 June 2004)
Compact bandsaw slices through large billets
In spite of a large cutting capacity - 660mm rounds or rectangles up to 660 x 800mm - a large bandsaw has a compact footprint of 4.3m wide by 2.2m deep - and includes the chip conveyor.
News from Kasto (21 June 2004)
Low cost servo drive is accurate and reliable
Digital AC servo drive, with single phase 240V AC input giving a power range from 40W to 1.1kW, suits single or dual axis pick and place or any accurate positioning application. Brochure Available
News from Rockwell Automation Anorad (21 June 2004)
Aqueous system eliminates manual washing of parts
User Application Article Following the installation of an aqueous washing machine at an engine builder the company has eliminated manual washing of components between machining and manual deburring.
News from StarragHeckert UK (21 June 2004)
Beach Solutions Joins ARM Connected Community
Beach Solutions Joins ARM Connected Community - Membership Ensures Access to Full Range of Resources to Help Deploy Solutions for ARM Developers
News from Beach Solutions (21 June 2004)
Autodesk Inventor Series Design Contest
Entries Invited for 2004 Autodesk Inventor Series Design Contest - Chance to win 20 iPAQs in contest co-sponsored by HP Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (21 June 2004)
Gear-Tooth Sensor For Transmission Applications
The new ATS643LSH is a Hall-effect gear-tooth sensor module that is ideal for obtaining speed and duty-cycle information in automotive applications such as transmission speed sensing.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (21 June 2004)
Software Ensures Smooth Production At Moeller
User Application Article WorkBench Professional from IdeaGen enables Moeller to meet IS0:9000:2000 Quality Management Standard, in particular clause 7.6, which covers the 'control of monitoring and measuring devices'.
News from IdeaGen Software (21 June 2004)
Positive Effects Of Carbon Dioxide
Technical Background Article Gas monitors can be used to analyse exhaust gas levels on greenhouses to regulate burners or operate trip systems, preventing poisonous carbon monoxide from harming plants and people.
News from Madur Electronics (21 June 2004)
Sodium Bicarbonate In Aspirin Based Tablets
Technical Background Article The ratio between aspirin and other constituenets in medicines is critical, here the determination methods for that ratio are explored. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (21 June 2004)
PXA255 Embedded SBC Breaks Sub-$100 Barrier
Targeted at embedded applications where low power consumption, small size are critical factors, the new Triton-Eco SBC includes a 400 MHz PXA255 processor, 16 MB SDRAM and 8 MB Flash.
News from Strategic Test (21 June 2004)
New Inventor To Productview Adapter
Theorem's new translator operates in both command-line or 'worker' modes and offers a comprehensive range of capabilities including conversion of component geometry files to ProductView.ol file format
News from Theorem Solutions (21 June 2004)
Four Channels For Arbitrary Waveform Generators
The TGA1242 and TGA1244, new from TTi are UK-designed and manufactured multichannel arbitrary waveform generators with a maximum waveform clock speed of 40 MS/s.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (21 June 2004)
Penetration test on corrugated board
Technical Background Article The material property of corrugated board is frequently tested by means of penetration tests Brochure Available
News from Zwick Testing Machines (21 June 2004)
Portable monitors check dust and heat at bakeries
User Application Article Newcastle-based Greggs, Britain's largest independent bakery-related retailer, is using Heat Stress Monitors and Dust Monitors from Casella CEL to check the environment at its bakeries and shops.
News from Casella CEL (21 June 2004)
Disposable respirator uses new filter materials
Willson is introducing a new and improved line of SAF-T-FIT Plus disposable respirators that benefit from new filter materials and a larger facepiece that is designed to improve comfort and fit.
News from Willson Respiratory (21 June 2004)
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