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Sunday 1 August
to Saturday 7 August 2004

Card delivers advanced 2D, 3D multimedia graphics

High-end PCA-5640 industrial grade AGP 8X VGA card powered by ATi MobilityTM (M10) is claimed to deliver the fastest, most advanced 2D, 3D multimedia graphics performance.

News from Advantech (UK) ( 6 August 2004)

Virtual NC simulation optimises machining times

 User Application Article  Virtual NC simulation solution is being used to optimize and validate machining cycle times, increase efficiency and help a machine tool builder deliver turnkey project one month early.

News from Delmia ( 6 August 2004)

High performance weighing demand sustains growth

Even as the increasingly mature European industrial weighing equipment market struggles with competitive pressures, Eastern Europe may create new revenue streams.

News from Frost and Sullivan ( 6 August 2004)

Three very different organisations join GTMA

Three very different organisations have recently joined the GTMA, demonstrating once again the diversity of the membership of this industry-focused Trade Association.

News from GTMA ( 6 August 2004)

Induction motor market weathers industrial storm

The worldwide induction motor market is one of the most stable industrial end-equipment markets and their contribution to factory automation systems should not be understated.

News from IMS Research ( 6 August 2004)

Packing ring cutter removes the guesswork

Packing ring cutter removes the guesswork from producing neatly scarf-cut lengths of compression packing to form rings of precisely the correct size for sealing pump and valve gland housings.  Brochure Available 

News from James Walker and Co ( 6 August 2004)

Waterjet cutting opens up new markets for marble

Advent of waterjet cutting that cuts precisiely without making dust of fumes is allowing marble to become more widely specified for everything from office buildings to kitchen worktops.

News from KMT Waterjet Systems ( 6 August 2004)

Roller bearing advances raise spindle reliability

For modern machine tool spindles to operate reliably for extended periods under demanding acceleration, deceleration and higher speeds owes much to advances in rolling bearing technology.  Brochure Available 

News from NSK UK ( 6 August 2004)

Variable DC power supplies suit long cable runs

Three power supplies with variable outputs in the range 40-56V DC that supply 5A from a single phase input and 10A and 20A from 3-phase meet the increasing use of 48V DC for long cable runs.  Brochure Available 

News from Phoenix Contact ( 6 August 2004)

SMEs benefit from maintenance management software

Microsoft Windows based computerized maintenance management solution for SMEs can help reduce plant shutdowns due to equipment failures and help them improve operational performance.

News from SMGlobal ( 6 August 2004)

Multi-tasking centre machines 5 axis on many faces

While capable of turning large diameter parts, a multi-tasking turning centre's powerful 40 taper machining spindle allows five-axis machining of multiple faces to be completed in a single set-up.  Brochure Available 

News from Yamazaki Mazak UK ( 6 August 2004)

Scholarship Boost For Voluntary Sector Managers

The Cranfield Trust are offering two scholarships for their part-time Executive MBA (Master of Business Administration) programme, to voluntary sector managers across Europe.

News from Cranfield School of Management ( 6 August 2004)

New academic release of MATLAB and Simulink

The MathWorks today announced the worldwide availability of MATLAB and Simulink Student Version Release 14.

News from MathWorks ( 6 August 2004)

Quality Document Control enhances ERP system

McGuffie Brunton is extending the capabilities of Syspro ERP in the area of document control following the signing of a collaborative agreement with Proquis

News from K3 Business Technology Group ( 6 August 2004)

Stackable Burn-In Chambers Offer Flexibility

Stackable burn-in chambers, for small lot qualification testing, burn-in, reliability testing as well as research and development applications have been introduced to Europe by Alliance Sales.

News from Alliance Sales (Europe) ( 6 August 2004)

X-Ray System For Inspecting Space Shuttle Wing

Lockheed Martin, Dallas, Texas has issued a purchase order to Envision Product Design of Anchorage, Alaska for a digital X-ray system for use in inspecting the leading edge of the space shuttle wing.

News from Envision Product Design ( 6 August 2004)

Analyser Improves Plant Performance At Huntsman

 User Application Article  Raman laser-based technology in Rosemount Analytical unit helps plant deliver 99.7% purity by reducing feedstock variability in paraxylene purification.

News from Emerson Process Management ( 6 August 2004)

Analysis Aids Column-Packing Materials Making

Malvern Instruments' Flow Particle Image Analyzer, the FPIA-2100 is providing valuable information on the particle size, shape and distribution of packing materials for column chromatography.  Brochure Available 

News from Malvern Instruments ( 6 August 2004)

WinLIMS For Environmental Laboratories

WinLims remote Sample Login, in conjunction with automatic Routine Sample Scheduling, simplifies and speeds the task of sample entry.

News from Quality Systems International (UK) ( 6 August 2004)

New Software Computes Mean Kinetic Temperature

Signatrol's range of SL150 temperature data loggers, running the Tempit-Pro and Tempit HS software packages, can now be configured to compute and record Mean Kinetic Temperature (MKT).

News from Signatrol ( 6 August 2004)

New Minifast B and C Size Cordsets And Receptacles

Turck's new minifast B (1"-16) and C (1 1/8"- 16) size cordsets and receptacles, are industry standard connectors built to meet the SAE H1738-2 specification.

News from Turck ( 6 August 2004)

3 Phase AC Supply With 675 VA Output Per Phase

The California Instruments 2003RP power supply, now available exclusively in the UK from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments), is a 3-phase AC power source with 675 VA output power per phase.

News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 6 August 2004)

Improved comfort for contoured earplugs

Howard Leight Industries is rolling out a new and improved version of its popular MAX Earplug that is easier to insert and more comfortable to wear.

News from Howard Leight Industries ( 6 August 2004)

Technical software eases engineering modelling

Technical software offers the best possible answer to modelling problems that have many possible solutions, under complicated constraints in advanced engineering modelling.  Brochure Available 

News from Adept Scientific ( 5 August 2004)

Self-contained rotary stage has many uses

Self contained precision rotary stage with integral collet chuck; primarily designed for laser machining of medical stents can also find applications across all industries.  Brochure Available 

News from Aerotech ( 5 August 2004)

Real-time information improves productivity

Industrial information management software enables manufacturing industries to achieve incremental cost reductions and improved productivity, as a result of providing real-time information.  Brochure Available 

News from Citect ( 5 August 2004)

Leading digital manufacturing software named

The most recent Daratech market research into the digital manufacturing sector has named Delmia Corp as the leading provider of digital manufacturing process management software.

News from Delmia ( 5 August 2004)

UK polymeric-based research is 'alive and well'

 User Application Article  A recent survey of current UK polymer (plastics and rubber) research funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council found more than 300 projects identified across UK universities.

News from Faraday Plastics ( 5 August 2004)

Swivel/gripper modules are fast and save space

Integrated swivel/gripper modules provide ultra-compact handling solution for pick-and-place applications and offer freely-adjustable swivel angle of up to 210s and fast cycle times.  Brochure Available 

News from Festo ( 5 August 2004)

Online machine vision software package introduced

Industrial Vision Systems has introduced Service Pack 7 for its online machine vision software package NeuroCheck that offers more flexibility and security.

News from Industrial Vision Systems ( 5 August 2004)

Monitor, control and upgrade processes via the Web

A key component for e-manufacturing strategies is a controller with a built-in web server, which enables users to securely monitor, control and upgrade processes via Internet access.

News from Inmoco ( 5 August 2004)

Affordable data acquisition device wins award

An affordable data acquisition device that brings analogue and digital I/O to any PC's USB port for data acquisition applications has won a Readers' Choice Award from the 'Desktop Engineering'.

News from Measurement Computing ( 5 August 2004)

Testing of plastics and rubber products reviewed

 User Application Article  Testing of plastics and rubber materials and products is involving Rapra Technology's laboratories in more product design and development as reviewed here by Richard Walton.

News from Smithers Rapra ( 5 August 2004)

CAD data translator has 300 enhancements

Advanced CAD data translator has more than 300 enhancements to support the CATIA V5, Pro/Engineer Wildfire, Autodesk Inventor, ProductView, VisMock(JT) and ICEMSurf communities.

News from Theorem Solutions ( 5 August 2004)

Inspection arm produces inspection results quickly

To enhance their established part inspection procedure, a rapid product development specialist has installed a CNC inspection arm at its UK Selective Laser Sintering facility.

News from 3T RPD ( 5 August 2004)

Call Centre Culture Change Reaps Rewards

Call centres need to change their performance measurement systems if they want to improve customer satisfaction levels and slash staff turnover rates.

News from Cranfield School of Management ( 5 August 2004)

ASI DataMyte Expands In South America

ASI DataMyte, total quality solutions provider for manufacturing companies, has a new subsidiary, ASI DataMyte do Brasil.  Brochure Available 

News from ASI DataMyte ( 5 August 2004)

Anti Oxidant Determination Of Their Effectiveness

 Technical Background Article  The Rancimat Method developed by Hador and Zurcher has to a large extent replaced the time consuming AOM or SWIFT methods for evaluating the quality of oils, fats and fatty acid methylesters.  Brochure Available 

News from Metrohm UK ( 5 August 2004)

Openwave Completes Acquisition Of Magic4

Openwave Systems a provider of open software products and services for the communications industry, has announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Magic4.

News from magic4 ( 5 August 2004)

New Multichanel Verification System

The MVS Multichanel Verification System from Technopath is said to be the first commercially available system for calibrating automated liquid handling equipment.

News from Technopath ( 5 August 2004)

Product Service Open Day Bigger And Better In 2004

Following the success of last year's Open Day at its UK headquarters in Titchfield, TUV Product Service held its 2004 event on 15 July with an even bigger programme of business and fun events.

News from TUV Product Service ( 5 August 2004)

Confinement chamber avoids cross-contamination

The ATA company (Applications Technologiques Avancees, or Advanced Technological Applications) is launching the CTMP, a confinement chamber for transporting biologically contaminated patients.

News from Société ATA Climatisation ( 5 August 2004)

Seminar shows the way to machining profitability

A seminar for machine shop managers, production engineering staff and technical managers, will demonstrate how the latest developments in machining technology can boost profitability.

News from NAMTEC National Metals Technology Centre ( 5 August 2004)

Wheel substitution solved materials change problem

 User Application Article  Material changes caused a potential problem to a textile machinery components maker as diamond wheels were no longer suitable but polyamide bonded resin abrasive wheels do the job.

News from Engis (UK) ( 4 August 2004)

Sensitive metal detector warns of contamination

 User Application Article  To eradicate metal contamination in plastics mouldings a moulding company acquired a high sensitivity, balanced coil metal detector with integral slide chute and warning system.  Brochure Available 

News from Eriez Magnetics Europe ( 4 August 2004)

Piezo inverter gives exceptional LCD uniformity

Piezo Inverter for multi-lamp backlight systems, such as LCD TVs, high brightness LCD solutions and headrest displays, gives exceptional uniformity and dimming performance.

News from GDS - Global Display Solutions ( 4 August 2004)

Employees at parts supplier serve 45 years total

Two long serving Preston employees are celebrating career milestones with one of the UK's leading suppliers of total component management systems to manufacturing industries.

News from Henry Halstead ( 4 August 2004)

Component management company increases sales 14%

UK-based supplier of total component management systems to manufacturing industries has won five significant new contracts in a year, which has seen sales increase by 14.5%.

News from Henry Halstead ( 4 August 2004)

Ultra fast acquisition module measures <1nm layers

Improvements made to RF glow discharge optical emission spectrometers for bulk, depth profile and surface analysis include an ultra fast acquisition module for measuring layers under 1nm.

News from Horiba Jobin Yvon ( 4 August 2004)

Hand held scanner emits sharp aiming line

Claimed to be setting several new performance records for its class, a hand held barcode scanner emits a bright, sharp aiming line with high-resolution imaging.  Brochure Available 

News from LC Automation ( 4 August 2004)

Software cuts the cost of test documentation

Two software packages offer electrical contractors an easy and inexpensive way of storing tests results, producing test reports, and generating certificates.  Brochure Available 

News from Megger ( 4 August 2004)

Loaders cut torque wrench test, calibration costs

Torque wrench loaders load the wrench horizontally, in accordance with the ISO standard - something that is very difficult to achieve by hand.  Brochure Available 

News from Norbar Torque Tools ( 4 August 2004)

In-house sawing exhibition marks name change

To mark its change of name from Rivers Machinery to Kasto as from 1st September 2004, the company will hold an in-house exhibition on 1st, 2nd and 3rd September in Southampton.

News from Kasto ( 4 August 2004)

Latest CNC offers 160% higher NC performance

Latest version of a CNC, when used with an integrated PLC, provides approximately 160% higher numerical control performance and 300% PLC performance over previous versions.

News from Siemens Machine Tool Business Unit ( 4 August 2004)

Offline 3D machining software costs just GBP 3,250

Version 4 new generation off-line programming software, dedicated to subcontract type 2.0, 2.5 and 3-axis CNC production, toolmaking, mould and die and surface milling costs just GBP 3,250.

News from Sprut Technology (UK) ( 4 August 2004)

Study guide covers maintenance mechanics courses

The Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society in the USA has released its study guide for the new Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanics (CIMM) programme.

News from Instrumentation, Systems And Automn Soc ( 4 August 2004)

Scanning machines get light milling option

The new light milling option is available on scanning machines; it integrates a high precision 140W power spindle with rotations up to 50000 rev/min.

News from Xystum ( 4 August 2004)

Future technology migration planned for refinery

 User Application Article  OMV Aktiengesellschaft recently completed a project with Emerson Process Management to develop a detailed plan for future technology migration at the Schwechat refinery, located in Vienna, Austria.

News from Emerson Process Management ( 4 August 2004)

2004 CompactPCI Forum Great Success

The 2004 PICMG/PRC Annual Meeting and CompactPCI Forum was successfully conducted by Advantech and the PICMG/PRC association on July 9th in Beijing China.

News from Advantech (UK) ( 4 August 2004)

International Automotive Electronics Congress

Allegro features leading-edge automotive sensors and motor drive ICs At the International Automotive Electronics Congress in Paris 27 - 29 September 2004.

News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe ( 4 August 2004)

Gauge Calibration Software With R and R Updated

Gagepack software which includes R and R, stability, linearity and Uncertainty/Bias studies (also known as MSA - Measurement System Analysis) has been released in Spanish and Italian versions.

News from Feanor ( 4 August 2004)

Laser Interferometer For CMM Calibration

A compact two-frequencies laser interferometer has been developed by Feanor, for analysis of CMM and machine tool geometry.

News from Feanor ( 4 August 2004)

Selerity Appoints New Manufacturing Manager

Selerity Technologies, the Temperature Programmed Liquid Chromatography (TPLC) specialist, has appointed Richard Rachal as its new manufacturing manager.

News from Selerity Technologies ( 4 August 2004)

Powerful CADCAM software improves mould quality

 User Application Article  The use of powerful CADCAM software has helped a French mould manufacturer to improve its quality and reduce its delivery times for the most complex glass items, such as bottles for luxury perfumes.  Brochure Available 

News from Delcam ( 3 August 2004)

Growth triggers staff expansion

Digital Union, a leading e-business solutions provider for SMEs, has recently hired nine new members of staff, following a period of sustained growth.

News from Digital Union Company ( 3 August 2004)

Online training selected for CAD/CAM methodologies

Delphi Technologies has selected SCATE Technologies to provide an online certified training program for its CAD/CAM methodologies Horizontal Modeling and Digital Process Design.

News from Delphi Technologies ( 3 August 2004)

2004 European Quality Award finalists announced

The Finalists for the 2004 European Quality Award - that focuses on recognising Excellence - have been announced, drawn from applicants from 16 different countries.

News from European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) ( 3 August 2004)

Laser sintering produces parts directly from CAD

Short process chain for rapid prototyping and manufacture of plastics components directly from CAD data using the laser sintering process minimikses any risk of error.

News from EOS Electro Optical Systems ( 3 August 2004)

Simple wear stud placing system is easy to use

Where in-situ wear protection was previously considered impossible, a wear stud placing system requires only the wear area to be cleaned, a stud placed in a handgun and to pull the gun's trigger.

News from Eutectic UK ( 3 August 2004)

Portable thermography highlights trouble spots

 User Application Article  Thanks to its investment in portable thermography, a fluorescent lamp maker's product and production hot spots are being identified quickly and efficiently so that it can meet booming demand.  Brochure Available 

News from Flir Systems ( 3 August 2004)

Lubrication engineering's quality accredited

Global information suppliers Achilles Information has accepted Harrison Lubrication Engineering onto its Utilities Database that forms an important assurance of quality and performance.

News from Harrison Lubrication Engineering ( 3 August 2004)

Vapour phase processed PCBs can be solder reflowed

Solder reflow ovens for medium to high volume applications allow PCB assemblies, which so far could be processed only in vapour phase units, to be solder reflowed using forced convection.

News from Inseto (UK) ( 3 August 2004)

Software management package removes coding errors

Software management package controls coding and scanning equipment and assists in eliminating coding errors by removing the manual operation of coding devices sited on the production floor.

News from Imaje UK ( 3 August 2004)

Improve understanding of GMP, Validation, GAMP 4

Training programmes, covering healthcare, operational excellence through procedures and communication and training start soon, early registration gains a discount.

News from Industrial Technology Systems (ITS) ( 3 August 2004)

Manufacturer upgrades angle grinder performance

Manufacturer of 4.1/2 and 5in angle grinders has upgraded seven of these models using a long lasting 8A motor that replaces 7A of its predecessors.

News from Metabo ( 3 August 2004)

New personnel strengthen impressive OST team

Gert Eilander will be responsible for sales of Oxford Sensor Technology's products to the automotive sector throughout Europe and Teemu Oittinen for project management at OST.

News from Oxford Sensor Technology ( 3 August 2004)

Compact I/O system connects quickly, saves space

Ergonomically designed for rapid installation and on site connectivity to reduce construction costs and maintenance downtime, a compact I/O system suits machines where space is limited.  Brochure Available 

News from Phoenix Contact ( 3 August 2004)

Validating safety-related control systems

 User Application Article  While most machine builders working to EN 954-1 are performing some form of safety validation of their control systems, they should be aware that there is a standard to which they should work.

News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 3 August 2004)

100% safety guaranteed during power workholding

A zero point mounting with double pressure control is claimed to be the only mounting system on the market to guarantee 100% safety during power workholding.  Brochure Available 

News from Roemheld UK ( 3 August 2004)

How to ease the handling of plastics materials

Inexpensive single phase loaders for small material throughputs, up to three phase loaders for larger injection moulders avoid manual loading of polymeric material into a machine hopper.

News from Sandretto UK ( 3 August 2004)

New ownership of spindles company brings in orders

Since taking ownership of BSL Engineering Spindles Services, Siemens Spindle Services (as it is now known) has won many major orders in the machine tool industry.

News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 3 August 2004)

Advanced stepper motor has automatic power control

Low cost, yet advanced stepper motor driver is a high efficiency 3 Amp, chopper driver, with an automatic power reduction circuit, that minimizes the power dissipation while idling.

News from Superior Solutions ( 3 August 2004)

Quad motor and machine control card added easily

A quad motor and machine control card based on a 32-bit plug- and -play PCI Bus can easily be incorporated into any machine control task with no need for any user skills.

News from Superior Solutions ( 3 August 2004)

CNC milling brought to SolidWorks 2005 software

Integrated software allows users to seamlessly import their designs directly into SprutCAM software that supports SolidWorks 2005 3D mechanical design software.

News from Sprut Technology ( 3 August 2004)

Updating production plant brings in profits

 User Application Article  A job took 28 seconds to turn-mill a few years ago is now completed in 18 seconds - that is the impact that updating production plant has on winning new business, said a subcontractor.

News from Star Micronics GB ( 3 August 2004)

OPS-Ingersoll EDM agent appointed for UK and Eire

Following the acquisition of the Ingersoll range of EDM by OPS to form OPS-Ingersoll Funkenerosion, StarragHeckert UK has been appointed as sole UK and Eire agent for OPS-Ingersoll products.

News from StarragHeckert UK ( 3 August 2004)

Face-milling cutters offer heavy removal rates

High feed face-milling cutters that are designed to maximise roughing productivity in tool and mould making are equally suited to milling aerospace and general engineering components.  Brochure Available 

News from Stellram ( 3 August 2004)

High capacity ballscrew takes twice the load

High capacity ballscrew, designed for use in heavy load applications predominantly found in the machine tool industry, can more than double the average dynamic load.

News from THK UK ( 3 August 2004)

Linear actuators can replace pneumatic cylinders

Novel motor driven linear actuator that has been specially developed to replace traditional pneumatic cylinders is virtually maintenance free and offers precise, high speed control.

News from THK UK ( 3 August 2004)

Machine tool supplier restructures management team

Building upon its position in the UK marketplace, Tornos Technologies has restructured its management with sales director John McBride being promoted to the position of Subsidiary Manager.

News from Tornos Technologies ( 3 August 2004)

Control system beats PLC for handling operations

Materials handling control system allows a single point of control of all the materials distribution through plastics processing - conveying, vacuum pumps, hopper loaders, alarm units and so on.

News from Wittmann UK ( 3 August 2004)

Big choice offered for cutting small grooves

To satisfy increasing demand for a replaceable insert-based grooving system for small bores an extensive tooling range grooves, undercuts, bores and threads in bores down to 8mm diameter.  Brochure Available 

News from WNT (UK) ( 3 August 2004)

New Exports Man For Tinsley

Precision instrument specialist H. Tinsley has appointed Bryan Bint as sales manager for its worldwide export markets.

News from Tinsley ( 3 August 2004)

Hair Raising Tests In Korea

 User Application Article  For wig manufacturers, quality control is vital to success, and now access to test equipment from Lloyd Instruments can help advances in product development programmes quicker than ever before.

News from Lloyd Instruments ( 3 August 2004)

Dust extractor has automatic filter cleaning

Nederman is launching a range of two L-PAK compact high-vacuum units for dust and fume removal in general industrial applications.  Brochure Available 

News from Nederman ( 3 August 2004)

High voltage induction motors delivered in days

High voltage induction motors, ready for delivery within days, combine high voltage technology with components normally used for low voltage motors, such as rotors and cast iron frames.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 2 August 2004)

Data journaling, preset dialogue settings included

CFD Analyzer Version 4.0, an add-on to the leading data visualization software, Tecplot, features extensive capabilities for post-processing computational fluid dynamics results.  Brochure Available 

News from Adept Scientific ( 2 August 2004)

Machine ready solution offered for writing systems

Photomask alignment stages offer semiconductor, MEMS and flat panel display production equipment manufacturers a bolt-on, machine ready solution for photo mask based writing systems.  Brochure Available 

News from Aerotech ( 2 August 2004)

Language interpreter introduced for controllers

Baldor has released a free Hewlett Packard Graphics Language interpreter for its range of motion controllers to reduce the development time of machinery for processing 2D shapes.  Brochure Available 

News from Baldor UK ( 2 August 2004)

Aerospace Materials and Manufacturing discussed

A major conference organised by the Association of Aerospace Universities on Aerospace Materials and manufacturing will review research programmes and industrial contributions this October.  Brochure Available 

News from Delcam ( 2 August 2004)

Welding journal looks at arc welding history

Electric arc welding, in all its different forms, we tend to take for granted today, so it came as a surprise that a patent existed in 1964 - according to historical articles in 'Svetsaren' journal.  Brochure Available 

News from ESAB ( 2 August 2004)

Electromagnetic flowmeters 'tell it how it is'

Electromagnetic flowmeters provide information on the state of the flowmeter and the quality of the measurement, and give notification of unnoticed application faults.

News from Krohne ( 2 August 2004)

Anti-swing control dampens crane load swing

Anti-swing control dampens the load swing on cranes operating indoors by using load height information integrated with the driver's commands to calculate the optimal acceleration path.

News from Konecranes (UK) ( 2 August 2004)

Paint manufacturer reduces plant downtime

Leading coatings and paints manufacturer has been working with PICME on manufacturing improvement techniques that have led to a decrease in plant downtime.

News from PICME ( 2 August 2004)

Welding tool protector reduces costs

Welding costs can now be greatly reduced with new jig, tool and welding nozzle spatter control products that eliminate the need to regularly clean up equipment - manual or robotic.

News from Stevens Industrial Services ( 2 August 2004)

Insertion orders result from MACH attendance

Shear-Form Machine Tools has reported a successful MACH 2004, with over GBP 60,000 of orders received for Haeger Fastener Insertion Presses since the end of the show.

News from Shear-Form Machine Tools ( 2 August 2004)

Advanced ultrasonic NDT system has got smaller

Portable ultrasonic NDT inspection system offers high-speed data acquisition and advanced analysis routines that cut the overall time of testing and inspection, whilst giving unequalled accuracy.

News from Veritec Sonomatic ( 2 August 2004)

Strong growth in NDT activity urged site move

Veritec Sonomatic, a leader in the specialised field of high-frequency ultrasonic NDT technology, has moved premises to streamline their UK base at a time of strong growth in the company.

News from Veritec Sonomatic ( 2 August 2004)

Indexable turning inserts perform interrupted cuts

Indexable turning insert geometry with negative basic shape and corner radii of 0.8mm, 1.2mm, 1.6mm and 2.4mm are designed for interrupted cutting on medium steels.

News from Walter GB ( 2 August 2004)

Open mesh SS wire belts minimise snagging

Novel open-mesh, stainless steel wire belts reduce downtime by minimizing conveyor-to-conveyor snags and tangling during shipping, storage, installation, repair and day-to-day operation.

News from Wire Belt Company of America ( 2 August 2004)

Job Hunting Is Not For The Faint-Hearted

Job seekers should be wary of reports that the recruitment market is bouncing back, warn researchers from the Recruitment Confidence Index.

News from Cranfield School of Management ( 2 August 2004)

Process Control With Fibre Optic Spectrometry

 User Application Article  Inco, the international metals and mining company, is using a fibre optic spectrometer from AstraNet Systems to control a Palladium refining process.

News from AstraNet Systems ( 2 August 2004)

OBE Honour For Sira President

Sira, the global instrumentation and measurement solutions company, has announced that its President, Professor Richard Anthony Brook, has been awarded an OBE in this year's Honours list.

News from Sira ( 2 August 2004)

NAMTEC gains Investors in People status

To show the UK metals industry that it has an effective team, the National Metals Technology Centre has achieved Investors in People status, less than two years after its launch.

News from NAMTEC National Metals Technology Centre ( 2 August 2004)

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