News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 25 July
to Saturday 31 July 2004
Shelf robot has unprecedented reach
Unprecedented reach and working envelope features a hybrid, modular 'shelf robot', which can be mounted in elevated positions to maximise cell workspace, and is ideal in congested work areas. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (30 July 2004)
Safety legislation - does you machinery comply?
With some companies not having yet complied with safety legislation deadlined over a year ago, a safety consultant warns of the consequences of ignoring future safety legislation deadlines.
News from Fenay Machine Safety (30 July 2004)
Push-in stopping plug complies with ATEX, Baseefa
Push-in EExe stopping plug for harsh environments, that is ATEX compliant and suitable for enclosure seals in Zones 1,2, 21 and 22 hazardous areas, has received Baseefa accreditation.
News from Hawke International UK (30 July 2004)
Spiral bevel gears help drives turn a corner
Their ability to transmit motion exceptionally smoothly makes a comprehensive range of spiral bevel gears the the ideal choice for turning a drive through 90 deg.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (30 July 2004)
Portable vibratory deburrer is ultra quiet
Low cost, ultra quiet, portable and vibratory deburring machine has a sound proof lining, which absorbs deburring noise levels to around 80 decibels.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools (30 July 2004)
Portable weld prepping tools produce 15mm bevels
Portable bevelling tools, claimed to be the fastest and most powerful available anywhwere, feature patented milling heads with 5 inserts that cut a 6mm in single pass and up to 15mm in three.
News from Surtech Surface Technology Products (30 July 2004)
Permanent lifting magnets are self-contained
Permanent lifting magnets that are totally self contained without external power supply cover most of the lifting requirements in the metal fabrication industry.
News from Surtech Surface Technology Products (30 July 2004)
Cranable unit cuts plate edge bevels in-situ
Bridging the gap between portable and stationary bevelling machines, an 85kg unit self-propels itself along plate edges to machine an 8mm bevel in one pass or up to 40mm in several passes.
News from Surtech Surface Technology Products (30 July 2004)
Slag grinder can replace up to six angle grinders
Slag grinder offers an outstanding price versus performance ratio as one person can deslag as many flame cut blanks as up to six persons with angle grinders.
News from Surtech Surface Technology Products (30 July 2004)
Dry-pressed alumina ceramic parts supplied
Dry-pressed alumina ceramic components can be processed using a novel multi-cavity, high-volume manufacturing process for use in telecomms, appliance and electronic applications.
News from Morgan Technical Ceramics (30 July 2004)
Hush Technologies world technology award nominee
Hush Technologies nominee for the 2004 World Technology Awards
News from Hush Technologies (30 July 2004)
Scalable, Flexible, effective Presidio announced
Web-based presidio is the complete enterprise access control solution
News from Synergistics (30 July 2004)
Electronic CAD Software for Small Businesses
Electronic CAD Software for Small Businesses and Independent Designers
News from Advanced Microcomputer Systems (30 July 2004)
Jantesa implements VPRM
User Application Article JANTESA implements project Resource management system in record time - Five-week implementation speeds AVEVA's materials management system onto US$70 million power project
News from Aveva Engineering IT (30 July 2004)
Advantech Introduces 17" Medical Panel Display
Advantech's new 17" panel display console - PDC-170, is designed to serve as a human machine interface (HMI) and as a desktop monitor in medical environments
News from Advantech (UK) (30 July 2004)
Training boosted at NI technology centre
User Application Article d2order and The Northern Ireland Technology Centre boost design, engineering and business training at Queen's University
News from in2grate (30 July 2004)
Technology partner program extended
McLaren Software has today announced that Informative Graphics Corporation has joined its technology partner program.
News from McLaren Software (30 July 2004)
Ensure network reliability with a managed switch
Ensure Network Reliability with an Ethernet Managed Switch - Now available for order are SIXNET Industrial Ethernet Managed Switches that offer ultra-reliability Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (30 July 2004)
Second Quarter Results For Bookham Technology
Bookham Technology, a provider of optical components, modules and subsystems for fiber optic communication networks, today announced US GAAP results for the second quarter.
News from Bookham (30 July 2004)
LAT Becomes UK Distributor For aminoNova
The A200 amino acid analyser from aminoNova which is capable of processing up to 120 samples routinely is now available in the UK from Lambda Advanced Technology .
News from Lambda Advanced Technology (30 July 2004)
Easy To Install Direct Drive Motor Is A First
The Danaher Cartridge DDR motor combines the space saving and performance advantages of frameless DDR technology with the ease of installation of a full frame motor.
News from Micromech (30 July 2004)
Invitation To Technical Seminar
Free UK and Ireland technical seminar on moisture analysis by Karl Fischer Titration, Cork 21st Sept 2004, Warwick 22nd Sept 2004. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (30 July 2004)
Surface-Mount Battery Contact Probes
The new P985 and P955 from Peak Test Services are ideally suited to any application requiring very low-profile spring contacts on a 2.5 mm pitch, including adaptors for mobile telephones.
News from Peak Test Services (30 July 2004)
New Infinite Color-Change Solutions
Color-change specialist, Sherwood Technology, will be making its debut at Pack Expo 2004, McCormick Place, Chicago, where it will launch DataLase - a new generation color-change solution.
News from DataLase (30 July 2004)
Generator Has Digital Frequency Locking
The TG550 from TTi is a 5 MHz function generator which incorporates a digital frequency locking system.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (30 July 2004)
DC Generators Pin Down Permanent Fixing
Increased demand for high voltage document pinning has resulted in the development of a number of different high-voltage DC generators for the UK stationery and labelling markets.
News from Advanced Dynamics (30 July 2004)
Glass Natural Pack Choice For Natural Fruit Drinks
User Application Article Sophisticated and stylish glass bottles reflect the premium nature of the range of soft drinks from Firefly Tonics.
News from Beatson Clark (30 July 2004)
Tap Cap Puts Consumer In Control
User Application Article Nestle Water and Crown have completed a year's project to redesign the closure for Nestle's five-litre PET bottle.
News from Crown Holdings, Inc. (30 July 2004)
Packaging Takes Care Of Foot Care Products
User Application Article PP cartons from DS Smith Packaging have been used to launch a range of insoles from Scholl Foot Care.
News from DS Smith (UK) (30 July 2004)
Getting Cases Taped Simply Leads To More Sales
Endoline believes its range of Phoenix case tapers is set to make significant sales following advanced orders - the result of a 'less is more' approach.
News from Endoline Machinery (30 July 2004)
Re-Closing Packaging Need No Line Modifications
A new flow wrap concept from FFP Packaging Solutions allows food packers to add high value re-close ability with no modifications to their packing lines said the company.
News from FFP Packaging Solutions (30 July 2004)
Flexibility And Better Sealing For More Packs
Ilapak's new PC controlled Vegatronic 2000 vertical form fill and seal machine offers greater flexibility, improved sealing quality and a more robust, modular construction.
News from Ilapak (30 July 2004)
Flexible Approach Paints Good Picture For Brushes
User Application Article National Flexible helped Crown Artist Brush introduce new film packs in place of card and polythene for its premium range of paintbrushes, which it supplies to the trade.
News from National Flexible (30 July 2004)
Doubel Walled Jar With Suspended Insert
Linea Duo is a 200ml double-walled jar from Plastohm that features a wide mouth and suspended insert which, through the use of different colours and finishes, provides brand differentiation.
News from Plastohm (UK) (30 July 2004)
Floating Is A Male Thing With New Pack
Thermoformed packaging specialist Plastique has provided a distinctive pack for the Boots gift set range of men's toiletries called Male.
News from Plastique (30 July 2004)
Wrapper Rises To Occasion For Bread Specialist
User Application Article Speciality Italian bread manufacturer La Fornaia has doubled the size of its premises, following five years in which production volume has risen three-fold.
News from Paramount Packaging Systems Limited (30 July 2004)
Can End Plant To Close In USA
Rexam, the global consumer packaging manufacturer, has announced that it will be closing its aluminium can end manufacturing plant in San Leandro, California.
News from Rexam Beverage Can Europe and Asia (30 July 2004)
New Bottle Gives Whisky New Fling On Global Market
User Application Article Working with Glasgow design agency Blue Peach, Rockware Glass has produced exclusive, elegant and tactile 70cl and one-litre bottles for the re-packaged Rob Roy blended Scotch whisky.
News from Rockware Glass (30 July 2004)
Accurate Pack Moulding Increases Child Protection
User Application Article RPC Containers Blackburn (UK) has produced a new white two-litre spirit bottle in PET for Kalon, to provide increased child-resistance, barrier properties and clarity.
News from RPC Containers (30 July 2004)
Detector Overcomes Problems With Onions
User Application Article Onions are reported to be one of the most difficult products to inspect for metal contamination.
News from Safeline (30 July 2004)
Metal Detection Makes Its Mark For Oriental Food
User Application Article Wok Express, the specialist in Beijing and Cantonese chilled foods, has installed the latest Safeline Signature metal detection system at its Skelmersdale (UK) production plant.
News from Safeline (30 July 2004)
PET Film Sleeve Makes Chicken Run Well
A thinner, 40 micron PET film sleeve has been developed by Sleever International UK for a new range of three low fat Chicken Tonight casseroles from Unilever.
News from Sleever International (30 July 2004)
Paperboard Cans Suit Tea Lovers To A T
User Application Article Tea lovers in Canada can now enjoy Tetley flavoured teas in a high performance paperboard can from Sonoco.
News from Sonoco Consumer Products (30 July 2004)
Healthy Brunch As Two Team Up With New Carton
Two brand owners have teamed up to bridge the gap between breakfast and lunch.
News from Tetra Pak (30 July 2004)
Carton So Good For Promotional Offers Space
User Application Article The So Good soya milk's series of on-pack offers featured the chance to win a Mini Cooper.
News from Tetra Pak (30 July 2004)
First 10-Metre Wide Slitter Rewinder in China
Valmet has completed a sales contract to supply the first ever 10-metre wide primary slitter rewinder for plastic film in China.
News from Valmet General (30 July 2004)
Coding And Marking Systems Comply With FDA Regs.
Simply put, the Food and Drug Administration's 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part II, is an electronically logged record and audit trail of who did what, when and why.
News from Videojet Technologies (30 July 2004)
High Resolution Coding At Competitive Prices
The new Marsh 320Si from Videojet Technologies is a modular, medium to large character industrial digital printer that employs simple technology to print a higher resolution code.
News from Videojet Technologies (30 July 2004)
Handy card shows new and old cable colours
UK cable colour coding has been harmonised with that of the rest of Europe and a handy, wallet-sized card shows all the new cable colours alongside the old colours for easy reference. Brochure Available
News from Amtech Power Software (29 July 2004)
Low cost stepper motor outperforms larger models
The latest stepper motor outputs a greater torque than larger models - producing a holding torque of 60N.cm, making it more powerful than some size 23 stepper motors.
News from Astrosyn International Technology (29 July 2004)
UK market starts buying high speed presses again
After a period of low investment in manufacturing industry, Bruderer UK reports a flurry of orders for its high-speed presses in the first half of 2004, valued at more than GBP 1.6 million.
News from Bruderer UK (29 July 2004)
Manufacturing manager resignation rates are steady
Manufacturing managers are remaining loyal to their employer as their salaries rise - one of the findings of the Chartered Management Institute Remuneration Economics annual salary survey.
News from Chartered Management Institute (29 July 2004)
CoCreate licenses sales upped by 163%
CoCreate Software a leading provider of collaborative product development software has upped its sales of CoCreate licenses by 163% compared to the same period last year.
News from CoCreate Software (29 July 2004)
Commercial vehicle paint plant orders placed
The Durr Group has received two orders from DaimlerChrysler - worth a total of EUR 87 million - to supply paint shops for a new van at plants in Ludwigsfelde and Dusseldorf, Germany.
News from Durr (29 July 2004)
Flexible infrared camera offers many features
Flexible infrared camera offers an unmatched combination of factory optimised and field-customisable features including variable integration time and data processing software. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (29 July 2004)
Free gift heralds latest measurement software
Latest software aims to make a measurement engineer's job far faster with its simple and intuitive operation and requires only 18 seconds to take measurements from opening the program. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (29 July 2004)
Instarmac Group appoints new training manager
Tamworth,UK - based highway maintenance, concrete repair, flooring, adhesives and grouting products manufacturer, Instarmac Group, has appointed Karl Brannigan as its new Training Manager.
News from Instarmac Group (29 July 2004)
Catalogue details low cost linear motion modules
Low cost linear motion modules and components, compatible with the mk profile, factory equipment and conveying systems, are detailed in a new catalogue.
News from MK Profile Systems (29 July 2004)
CNC automatically compensates for thermal effects
Machine tool builder has introduced a system for predicting thermal movement and automatic compensation within the CNC of machining centres and lathes, without operator commands. Brochure Available
News from NCMT (29 July 2004)
Cabling system connects up PLC I/O cards quickly
A system cabling system allows PLC I/O cards to be connected to field terminals quickly and cost effectively using plug in components. Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact (29 July 2004)
Clay-containing polymeric nanocomposites described
Clay-containing polymeric nanocomposites have now reached a commercially viable stage and are being incorporated in many new applications as described in an 'encyclopaedic compilation'.
News from Smithers Rapra (29 July 2004)
Workholding towers allow unmanned HMC operation
User Application Article Workholding tower units with double clamping halve changeover times allow an 18-pallet HMC to run unsupervised through the night, increasing productivity without increasing operator time. Brochure Available
News from Roemheld UK (29 July 2004)
Compact portable unit maintains ideal humidity
Compact portable dehumidifier uses absorption technology to retain an ideal humidity level of between 30 and 50% in winter and 40 and 60% in summer.
News from Scott Products (29 July 2004)
Enlarged EU machine vision market to be analysed
In order to better understand the vision markets in the EU, the European Machine Vision Association has undertaken to collect and collate market data across the entire region.
News from UK Industrial Vision Association (29 July 2004)
Oil Bath Performance Without The Oil
The latest product from UK laboratory equipment manufacturer Lab-Plant could signal the end of the road for the oil bath and its associated mess and safety issues.
News from LabPlant (29 July 2004)
QA Of Organic Additives In Electroplating Baths
With the newly introduced Cyclic Voltammetric Stripping technique (CVS) the analysis of organic additives in plating baths can be carried out easily and accurately. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (29 July 2004)
RadiSys Q2 Results Revenues Up 23%
RadiSys Corporation, a global provider of advanced embedded systems, reported revenues of $60.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, a 23% increase from the same period last year.
News from RadiSys Corporation (29 July 2004)
TerraSonde Takes Gold At Summer Olympics
The Olympic Committee in Athens took delivery of 25 Digital Audio Toolboxes at the beginning of July thanks to the stellar efforts of TerraSonde's Greek distributor, Omikron Control.
News from TerraSonde (29 July 2004)
New Brominated Flame Retardant Standards Line
AccuStandard, has synthesized a new range of over 130 pure Brominated Diphenyl Ether congeners for use as standards for toxicology research.
News from Accustandard (29 July 2004)
Rapid prototype online service expands
Following the successful launch of ARRK's online quoting and ordering service for rapid prototypes, the company has appointed Nikki Balm to the position of New Business Development Adviser.
News from Arrk PDG (28 July 2004)
CTO to make sure new technologies are applied
Advantech has appointed Jeff Chen as Chief Technology Officer to help the company develop new products and make sure it adopts the latest technologies.
News from Advantech (UK) (28 July 2004)
Linear stages build multi-axis positioning systems
A series of modular, cross-roller, linear stages make the ideal building blocks for multi-axis, precision, positioning systems used in optical inspection, lens grinding and laser machining.
News from Parker Bayside (28 July 2004)
Optimism increases in manufacturing sector
Order and revenue predictions for manufacturing sector are the most buoyant since a business outlook survey began in 2002, with two-thirds of respondents expecting orders to rise.
News from Cap Gemini Ernst and Young (28 July 2004)
New EU members represent opportunities in PCBs
Latest developments within the EU have brought new target market opportunities among the new EU members to a sub-contract PCB manufacturing company.
News from GSPK Circuits (28 July 2004)
Electronics company upgrades customer services
A leading Yorkshire electronics company has revolutionised its internal processes by specifically writing and developing its own software to enhance customer services.
News from GSPK Electronics (28 July 2004)
New service advises on bearing maintenance
To help its customers make maintenance programmes more effective bearing manufacturer INA FAG is offering a service giving independent diagnostic, monitoring and maintenance advice on bearings. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (28 July 2004)
Robots designed for high accuracy path following
A range of robots that are specifically designed for a wide variety of high accuracy applications including laser cutting and welding boast excellent path-following accuracy. Brochure Available
News from KUKA Automation + Robotics (28 July 2004)
UK CMM builder leads the way in analogue scanning
User Application Article In a standard ISO 10360-4 test in which various manufacturers' CMMs performed an identical analogue scanning cycle on a sphere, a UK CMM was found to be 'best in class' in accuracy and speed.
News from LK (28 July 2004)
No need to frequently re-lubricate hot bearings
High temperature lubricants allow maintenance managers to move away from frequent re-lubrication of devices where high temperatures degrade traditional mineral oil based lubricants.
News from Newgate Simms (28 July 2004)
Subcontract measurement service moves and expands
The move to a new, purpose-built facility has enabled the expansion of UK Midlands-based subcontract measurement facilities that include dimensional, form and profile inspection.
News from OGP UK (28 July 2004)
Lean manufacturing to add value to activities
User Application Article Plumbing and drainage products manufacturer has embarked on a lean manufacturing system that will produce major benefits in terms of stock control, inventory and line changeovers.
News from PICME (28 July 2004)
Video shows how compression sealing benefits
Video compares the processes required to assemble a 1034bar/15000 lb/in2 tube fitting using 'cone and thread' technology, and a novel design employing familiar compression sealing techniques.
News from Parker Instrumentation (28 July 2004)
Recruitment growth continues, with SMEs leading
Recruitment demand in SMEs has reached a two-year high, and is nearly 10% above demand in large organisations, according to UK-wide research from nearly 1,500 organisations.
News from Reed (28 July 2004)
PLM systems interoperability specialist joins FAC
PLM systems interoperability specialist, Theorem Solutions has joined the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium, a collaborative group comprising more than 1000 UK aerospace-related companies.
News from Theorem Solutions (28 July 2004)
Cancer Research Technology chooses ActivityBase
User Application Article Cancer Research Technology Ltd expands drug discovery infrastructure - ActivityBase chosen for data management
News from IDBS (28 July 2004)
IMSI to Integrate UGS Component Technology
IMSI to Integrate Component Technology from UGS' D-Cubed Subsidiary into its TurboCAD Professional Software - New agreement eliminates need for IMSI to develop similar software capability internally
News from Siemens PLM Software (28 July 2004)
Safe User Group raises fork lift truck safety
The FLTA runs a Safe User Group that dispenses advice which is appropriate, concise and immediately accessible for users of fork lift trucks.
News from Fork Lift Truck Association (28 July 2004)
Possibly the strongest platform step on the market
The new Class 1 industrial platform step, now available from Zarges (UK), conforms to British standard BS 2037: 1994 Class 1.
News from Zarges (UK) (28 July 2004)
'Slimline' fans offer high power:size performance
Designed specifically for such applications as enclosure/cabinet cooling and fume extraction, a range of 'slimline' fans offer high power to size performance. Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries (27 July 2004)
Price and performance determined motor choice
User Application Article Determined to avoid errors made in the past, a new manufacturer of woodworking and moulding machinery sought suppliers that could meet its criteria enabling it to compete effectively in the market.
News from Lafert Electric Motors (27 July 2004)
Chinese automotive plant orders GBP 1m of VMCs
Chinese automotive engine manufacturer, Dongan Aeroengine, has placed a GBP 1.1 million order with the Cincinnati Lamb Birmingham, UK, factory for seven vertical machining centres.
News from Cincinnati Machine (27 July 2004)
Steels to reduce automotive supply chain costs
Lean alloy steels with improved machineability will enable the automotive gearbox industry to control and predict the level of distortion in the manufacture of transmissions. Brochure Available
News from Corus Group (Automotive) (27 July 2004)
Offline programming prevents robot collisions
User Application Article Rolling stock builder, using robotic painting systems, is to use offline programming software to eliminate tool collisions in a high pressure abrasive blastic process that cleans freight cars.
News from Delmia (27 July 2004)
Square weld nuts feeder can be changed quickly
Designed to feed square weld nuts, a vibratory weld nut feeder can be changed from M6 to M8 nuts in a matter of minutes, simply by changing the cassette, tube and feed unit.
News from Dengensha Europe (27 July 2004)
Aqueous spray system cleans sensitive components
User Application Article To clean precision components an aqueous spray system meets the priority to manipulate the components in such a way as to ensure the minimum of contact and the maximum cleaning effect.
News from IB Industries (27 July 2004)
Feedback static elimination system is intelligent
Feedback intelligent static elimination system, and a static generator for static charging applications will be among several static control solutions to be shown at the forthcoming K show. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (27 July 2004)
Orbituary - George Kingsbury, 1907 - 2004
Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools, Gosport, UK, has announced the death of the company's founder, George Kingsbury, who passed away peacefully on 11th July 2004 at the age of 96.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (27 July 2004)
Vision system needs no programming experience
Compact and powerful vision system provides a fast and easy on-screen set-up of inspection checkers, routines and a large amount of ready-to-use high-quality inspection functions.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (27 July 2004)
McLaren and Autodesk collaborate on DWF
McLaren Software has announced that it is working with Autodesk to ensure that valuable design information can be used, shared, and managed more easily with the Design Web Format file format.
News from McLaren Software (27 July 2004)
Modbus-IDA board of directors strengthened
At its June 2004 Annual Meeting, Modbus-IDA elected two new members, Fred Cohn and Jean-Jacques Poubeau to its Board of Directors to further vision and strategy.
News from Modbus-IDA (27 July 2004)
Thin turret tooling offers set-up advantages
'Thin turret' tooling for Strippit CNC punch presses offers set-up, installation and maintenance advantages and is interchangeable with other suppliers' punch press tooling systems. Brochure Available
News from Mate Precision Tooling (27 July 2004)
High resolution machine vision used for inspection
A PXI-compatible image acquisition module allows Camera Link cameras to perform high-speed, high-resolution machine vision for industrial inspection and precision motion guidance. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (27 July 2004)
Low-cost 3D vision measuring system upgraded
The low-cost, fully programmable 3D vision measuring system has been given additional features such as an auto learn software function, as well as a price reduction.
News from OGP UK (27 July 2004)
Fume extraction systems maker expands sales staff
To increase sales and offer more support for growing markets, Purex International, manufacturer of laser and solder fume extraction systems have recruited additional staff.
News from Purex International (27 July 2004)
Copper rod caster has automated cathode feed
User Application Article An upwards-vertical copper rod casting machine to be used to produce silver-bearing copper feedstock rod for extrusion operates as an integrated cathode melting, holding and casting furnace.
News from Rautomead International (27 July 2004)
Service quotes for RP processes from 3D CAD files
Product development firm has launched an online prototyping quoting service that will upload 3D CAD files and automatically generate quotes and orders for a variety of prototyping processes.
News from Rapid Product Development Group (27 July 2004)
Injection moulding investment to make 'wheelybins'
User Application Article To manufacture the UK's newest styled 'wheelybin' a supplier has invested over GBP 1 million in injection moulding systems to gain market share through local manufacturing.
News from Sandretto UK (27 July 2004)
Vendor organizations announce packaging profile
SERCOS Vendor organizations have development a Pack Profile that defines a subset of the SERCOS interface functions for packaging machinery.
News from Sercos North America (27 July 2004)
Enhanced balancing improves grinding accuracy
Balancing system introduces new levels of accuracy and convenience to grinding machines, by achieving results to within 0.02 microns (peak to peak) at speeds from 300 to 30,000 rev/min. Brochure Available
News from Schmitt Europe (27 July 2004)
Tooling introduced for titanium and super alloys
A radical tooling solution for machining titanium alloy and heat resistant super alloy materials allows a single tool to perform semi-rough turning into shoulders.
News from Sandvik Coromant Company (US) (27 July 2004)
Handheld can now access ODBC-enabled databases
Wireless software that provides interactive, real-time access to enterprise data can now run Visual CE database applications on handhelds and directly connect to any ODBC-enabled database.
News from Syware (27 July 2004)
Tornos opens office in Shanghai
Tornos has announced the official opening of the Tornos Shanghai Representative Office in Shanghai, China to serve an ongoing, constantly growing machine tool market.
News from Tornos Technologies (27 July 2004)
Rod cylinder slides have integral air cushions
A new series of rod cylinder slides has ISO style repairable cylinders with integral air cushions and dowel pin locating holes on the tooling plate and slide body.
News from Tolomatic (27 July 2004)
Turning centre installed and running inside 2h
User Application Article Turning centre, recently delivered to an award-winning subcontrazctor serving the defence industries, was installed and running within two hours of being delivered. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (27 July 2004)
Zero-defect application of roller screw wins award
SKF Engineering Products, the Linear Motion Division of SKF, was among 15 equipment suppliers honoured recently by integrated radiation therapy systems manufacturer, Varian Medical Systems. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (27 July 2004)
Time Synchronisation computer networks
Rack mount time synchronisation for mission critical networks
News from Galleon Systems (27 July 2004)
Advantech Introduces SOM-ETXplus Module
Advantech Introduces SOM-ETXplus Module with Intel Pentium M Technology
News from Advantech (UK) (27 July 2004)
Aspen's General Purpose Spectrum Analyser
The GW Instek GSP-827, General Purpose Spectrum Analyser from Aspen Electronics has a frequency range of 9 kHz to 2.7GHz, and is designed to meet the demands of production and development tests.
News from Aspen Electronics (27 July 2004)
Controlled rate/stress rheometers from Brookfield
The Brookfield "RS" series of rheometers offers controlled rate/stress results at an affordable price.
News from Brookfield Viscometers (27 July 2004)
Food Processing Awards Recognise Datalase
Sherwood Technologys new DataLase has been voted as one of the best products in the Technological Development of the Year category at the Food Processing Awards 2004.
News from DataLase (27 July 2004)
Connectorless Logic Analyser Probes
Incorporating new D-Max probing technology, the P6960 and P6980 probes from Tektronix simplify design of high-speed digital devices. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (27 July 2004)
Transducers For Measurements Up To 20000ARMS
LEM has introduced the HAZ family of current transducers for measurements from 4000A up to 20000Arms nominal, with six models housed in the same 250 x 160 x 50mm package.
News from LEM UK (27 July 2004)
True RMS Voltage Transducers
LEM has introduced the ATVR series of voltage transducers for true RMS measurement of AC voltage at 120V, 250V and 400V.
News from LEM UK (27 July 2004)
Diluter Enables Online Particle Sizing In Slurries
Malvern's new Gulfstream continuous multistage diluter, for use with its Insitec online particle size analyzers, has been specifically designed for industrial use in challenging environments. Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (27 July 2004)
Explosives Promote Partnership
The Metrohm IC system is provided with an additional filter that allows reliable detection even 0.2 ppb, that is 0.2 millionth gram of perchlorate per 1 kg of sample. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (27 July 2004)
Chris A Hit At Airshow
Sira's exhibited a model of Chris (Compact High Resolution Imaging Spectrometer) which is currently orbiting the Earth, at this years Farnborough International Air Show.
News from Sira (27 July 2004)
Standard Updates
Newer editions have replaced the following product safety standards for Office/IT Equipment EN/IEC 60950:1992 and Measurement and Test Equipment EN/IEC 61010-11993.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (27 July 2004)
Guiding the way through Fieldbus confusion
Do you know your JABBER from your KERMIT? Your FISCO from your FNICO? If not, you can find out from the 'Fieldbus Jargon Buster' that helps users better understand plant control.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (26 July 2004)
Machine safety seminar will be run again
Following the overwhelming success of its first Machine Safety Seminar, the British Automation and Robotics Association, will run the event again for those responsible for machine safety.
News from British Automation and Robotics Association (26 July 2004)
Plating plant fluid control system ordered
Specialist stamping and plating company has commissioned Burkert Fluid Control Systems to design and build two control panels and supply flow and level transmitters. Brochure Available
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems (26 July 2004)
Batch management option reduces operational risk
e-manufacturing package provides the integration platform and source of real time monitoring and control that is essential for success in today's rapidly expanding e-manufacturing sector. Brochure Available
News from Citect (26 July 2004)
Lubricants company makes special offer to BTMA
Castrol Industrial, is making a special offer to fellow BTMA members consisting of a 'package' of metalworking fluids and lubricants for use in sliding-head stock machine tools.
News from Castrol UK (26 July 2004)
Lubricants company carries out risk assessments
To protect the value of your business, continuous risk management needs to be a cornerstone of your operation. Carried out correctly it can help you to be more productive and more successful.
News from Castrol UK (26 July 2004)
Rapid tooling expert added to new consultancy
Delcam, a leading developer of CADCAM software, has added Steve Watson, formally Tooling Manager with ARRK Product Development Group, to its new Professional Services Group. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (26 July 2004)
Safety switch can be used at high locking forces
Safety switch for use in machine tools or other applications can be confidently used where locking forces up to 2500N are required and is protection rated to IP67.
News from Euchner (UK) (26 July 2004)
Thermal imaging camera is compact, but powerful
In spite of its small size, a thermal imaging camera delivers the high performance thermal imaging that is traditionally the preserve of larger and much more expensive models. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (26 July 2004)
CD-rom guides engineers to 40,000 bearing products
The latest version of a product selection and information CD-rom from INA Bearing Company now incorporates the entire standard rolling bearing product catalogue of FAG Kugelfischer. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (26 July 2004)
Open House will focus on latest 5-axis machining
Matsuura Machinery will be holding a 5-axis themed Open House to launch five-axis machining centres as well as demonstrate VMCs, HMCs and high speed linear motor powered axis machine tools.
News from Matsuura Machinery (26 July 2004)
Health and safety - getting the message across
In February 2004 a 'Strategy for workplace health and safety in Great Britain to 2010 and beyond' was launched - Pilz interviewed the HSE's new Director of Communications, to find out more.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (26 July 2004)
Electrically coded interlock switch operates doors
Electrically coded interlock switch and control unit are capable of monitoring up to four switches for applications with up to four guard doors. Two or more control units in series monitor more.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (26 July 2004)
North West UK area sales manager appointed
Following the promotion of Julian Frankland to UK sales manager of StarragHeckert UK, the machine tool agency has appointed Nick Dye to take over as area sales manager for the North West of England.
News from StarragHeckert UK (26 July 2004)
Motors manufacturer offers three-year warranty
WEG has enough confidence in its product to have introduced a three-year warranty on all its UK supplied motors and drives when provided as packages (motor + drive).
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) (26 July 2004)
NADCAP Approval For Poeton Industries
Poeton Industries, has announced its NADCAP approval for Non Destructive Testing and Coating Processes at its aerospace One Stop Shop in Cardiff, and for Thermal Spray Coating Processes in Gloucester.
News from Poeton Industries (26 July 2004)
Cosmos to sponsor webcast
COSMOS to Sponsor Webcast on the Future of the Design Process
News from Desktop Engineering/Helmers Publishing (26 July 2004)
Manufacturing industry veteran joins Rulestream
Gary Kuba Brings 28 Years of Marketing and Management Experience to Growing Provider of Build-to-Order Solutions
News from RuleStream Corp (26 July 2004)
Synergis Webcast announcement
Synergis software and Cadalyst's Robert Green to host webcast to address the challenges, benefits and value of file and data management systems
News from Synergis Software (26 July 2004)
Sony Ericsson Standardises on MatrixOne
User Application Article Sony Ericsson Standardises on MatrixOne's PLM Environment to Increase Competitive Advantage
News from MatrixOne (26 July 2004)
Virtalis Strengthens its Technical Development
Virtalis has strengthened its world-renowned Technical Development Team by recruiting three new people. Brochure Available
News from Virtalis (26 July 2004)
Degassed Eluents For Ion Chromatography
The 837 IC Eluent Degasser (Version 0030) is equipped with a total of three vacuum chambers so that two eluent flows and one sample flow can be degassed simultaneously. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (26 July 2004)
Free Metrohm QC Application Bulletins
Metrohm have massive databanks of applications for the techniques of Potentiometric titration, Karl Fischer titration, Ion Chromatography and Voltammetry. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (26 July 2004)
Trace Metal Analysis In Marine Water
Technical Background Article Voltammetric instrumentation can be used to determine trace metals that occur naturally but are potential contaminants because human activities influence their levels in the environment. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (26 July 2004)
Patent For Signal Integrity Technology
Synplicity, has announced the United States Patent Office has awarded the company a patent for technology that addresses mounting signal integrity issues in next-generation ICs.
News from Synplicity (26 July 2004)
Nicolet Almega XR At Microscopy And Microanalysis
Thermo Electron Corporation will exhibit its latest dispersive Raman spectrometer, the Nicolet Almega XR, at Microscopy and Microanalysis 2004 in Savannah, Georgia, August 1-5.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (26 July 2004)
Inkjet Timber ID System Provides Solid Performance
User Application Article Large quantities of timber have been at the heart of activities of one of the country's best-known chain of builders' suppliers, Jewson Ltd.
News from ATD Inkjet Systems (26 July 2004)
Ink Jets Better Than Before With
User Application Article When leading UK snacks manufacturer KP Foods needed a replacement for its unreliable valve drop on demand printers, it turned to ATD Inkjet Solutions.
News from ATD Inkjet Systems (26 July 2004)
Flipping Your Top Over Cosmetics Container
A 50ml double-wall container for mass-market cosmetics, toiletry and healthcare products is now available from Bemas International in London.
News from Bemas International Packaging (26 July 2004)
Medicine Reverts to Traditional Amber Glass Bottle
GlaxoSmithKline is using amber glass for the first time for one of the Veno's cough medicines.
News from Beatson Clark (26 July 2004)
Chipboard Boxes A Work Of Art
User Application Article Boxes Edson has been contracted by Kidderminster-based Colart Fine Arts and Graphics, a supplier of artists' materials, to provide cartons for two craft kits from its Dryad range.
News from Boxes Edson (26 July 2004)
Boxing Clever With 4th Consecutive Award
For the fourth year in succession, Northamptonshire-based Boxes Prestige has won the 'Creative Use of Folding Boxboard' category in the Spotlight Awards with Virgin Vie Goddess Christmas Range.
News from Boxes Prestige (26 July 2004)
Tasty Idea Added To Lidding Film For Micro Meals
FFP Packaging Solutions has developed its Esterpeel lidding film to include a lidding steam and pressure cook solution for all types of microwave ready meals and vegetables.
News from FFP Packaging Solutions (26 July 2004)
Flow Wrapper And From Fill Seal Systems For Cheese
User Application Article Leading cheese packer Kerrygold has boosted production capacity and enhanced pack quality with the introduction of an Ilapak high speed Delta 3000 HSR inverted electronic flow-wrapper.
News from Ilapak (26 July 2004)
Double Walled Cosmetic Jars In Tinted Colours
A range of cosmetics jars has been launched by Johnsen and Jorgensen in three popular sizes - 15ml, 50ml and 150ml.
News from Johnsen and Jorgensen (26 July 2004)
Handy Versatile Strapping
The desktop Handy Strapper has '101 uses', according to its creator Packaging Aids.
News from Packaging Aids (26 July 2004)
New Bottle Reflects Retail Bottled Beer Growth
Wadworth has chosen Rockware Glass's new standard off-the-shelf 500cl beer bottle for its popular 6X brand.
News from Rockware Glass (26 July 2004)
Sleeved Sleek Bottle For Premium Spirit
User Application Article Whyte and Mackay has tried to position its new premium packaged spirit (PPS) L'ush - vodka with the taste of cream - as a 'funky urban chic' brand that will appeal to both men and women.
News from Rockware Glass (26 July 2004)
Tamper Evident Closure For Swiss Water
User Application Article The natural goodness and purity of a Swiss spring water is emphasised in its PET packaging.
News from Seaquist Loeffler (26 July 2004)
Integrated Sleeving Re-Launches Sweetener
User Application Article Sleever International has developed integrated sleeving for the re-launch of Merisant's Canderel brand of low calorie sweetener.
News from Sleever International (26 July 2004)
Checkweigher With Secure Pharmaceutical Archive
To help pharmaceutical clients meet the FDA 21 CFR Part 11 protocol, Thermo Electron Corporation developed the Ramsey 21 CFR 11 enabled AC Rx checkweigher.
News from Thermo Electron (26 July 2004)
Perforated Shrink Film Makes Life Easier
Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS), the sole distributor of Bollore polyolefin shrink films, has introduced a pre-perforated film into its range.
News from Yorkshire Packaging Supplies (26 July 2004)
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