News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 5 September
to Saturday 11 September 2004
Special tooling configured to machine 'exotics'
Special tooling employs steel shanks with carbide or polycrystalline diamond (PCD) inserts and is configured for a wide range of applications such as machining Inconels and Titanium and its alloys.
News from Bencere Elliott (10 September 2004)
Comparing labour costs distort outsourcing ideas
The results of a benchmarking study attack longstanding assumptions about product costs that have troubled manufacturers for decades, both in the United States and worldwide.
News from Boothroyd Dewhurst (10 September 2004)
Laser UV marks cables but is not aggressive
Labelling electrical cables using laser UV technology ensures indelible marking, unlike inkjet marks that can become erased, and is not aggressive on the material.
News from French Technology Press Bureau (10 September 2004)
Maintenance software packages are economical
A full, upgradeable range of maintenance software packages are among the most economical ISO 9001-certified maintenance packages currently on the market, says a French provider.
News from French Technology Press Bureau (10 September 2004)
Universal tube-loading feeder beats the robots
Tube-loading machine capable of feeding tube fillers with all currently available tube formats at speeds of up to 120 tubes/min feed elliptical and very small tubes automatically.
News from French Technology Press Bureau (10 September 2004)
Weld purge monitor made more robust and reliable
Latest weld purge monitor has been designed 'from scratch' for additional reliability and accuracy and has back-sealed oxygen sensor and screw-thread sensor housing.
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (10 September 2004)
Software helps analyse risk and how to reduce it
Corporate industrial risk and safety management application software aids industrial companies in developing a consistent approach to analyzing risk and defining appropriate risk reduction methods.
News from Industrial Safety Integration (10 September 2004)
Robust angled connectors suit control systems
Contact bearer and connector casing of narrow, angled connectors are made of high-quality glass-fibre-reinforced plastic in an unbreakable robust design.
News from Morvan Trading (10 September 2004)
Infrared film thickness gauge to be shown
Range of measurement and control solutions for extrusion, calendaring and film thickness measurements - including an infrared thickness gauge - will be shown at Germany's K2004 event.
News from NDC Infrared Engineering (10 September 2004)
Applications catalogue details actuation products
Updated main product catalog for 2005 contains the latest product information on powered slides, grippers, rotary actuators, cylinders, multi-motion actuators, clamps and accessories.
News from PHD (10 September 2004)
Golf trollies' sheared pins problem solved
User Application Article A leading manufacturer of luxury golf trolleys, turned to an alternative supplier to solve an engineering design problem when axle pins holding the wheels in place were shearing. Brochure Available
News from Spirol Industries (10 September 2004)
Staying competitive depends upon reliable plant
The reliability of plants is of prime importance; no one can afford unscheduled shutdowns and downtime, which is why attending the Achieving Maintenance Excellence conference is important.
News from Cook (10 September 2004)
Quality training course providers combine forces
UL International (UK) and CLM Training have joined forces to provide public and tailor- made in-house regulatory and quality management training services to the engineering industries.
News from UL International (UK) (10 September 2004)
Travel Agent Praises Cranfield SME Programme
A travel agent who has launched a national campaign to charge customers for advice has praised a Cranfield School of Management programme for owner managers of small businesses.
News from Cranfield School of Management (10 September 2004)
Screen team triumph
User Application Article Leading vehicle glass repair and replacement specialist, Autoglass, has installed a revolutionary, eye-catching windscreen.
News from Ascot Systems (UK) Ltd (10 September 2004)
SonaSoft Releases Point-Click Recovery Software
SonaSoft Releases Affordable, Simple to use Point-Click Recovery Software for Microsoft Exchange
News from SonaSoft Corporation (10 September 2004)
Eurand SpA meets legal requirements with Pathlore
User Application Article Pathlore Software Corporation, has announced that Eurand will extend its partnership with Pathlore to more efficiently meet a host of legal requirements governing its workforce.
News from SumTotal Systems (10 September 2004)
Centenary of Trust includes TATA
2004 marks the centenary of the TATA Group - which is now India's largest business house, employing over 330,000 people and accounting for some two per cent of India's gross domestic product (GDP).
News from TATA Interactive Systems (10 September 2004)
RuleStream Helps Thermal Solutions Leader
User Application Article RuleStream Corporation, today announced that thermal solutions leader Lytron is using RuleStream to reduce product design time.
News from RuleStream Corp (10 September 2004)
Reseller Expands Operations
Synergis Design and Engineering Solutions Division, announced today final plans for its grand opening event of its new office in Morristown, New Jersey.
News from Synergis Software (10 September 2004)
Tecnomatix at manufacturer live 2004
Tecnomatix technologies at the manufacturer live 2004 telford international centre stand no 5 15 - 16 september
News from Tecnomatix Technologies (10 September 2004)
First Common Programming Interface with NX 3
UGS, a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced the next generation development toolkit for its NXT digital product development software.
News from Siemens PLM Software (10 September 2004)
Invention Launches French Version Of Goldfire
Invention Machine a provider of software that accelerates the innovation process, has launched the French version of its Goldfire Innovator software.
News from Invention Machine (10 September 2004)
Free Seminars On Ion Chromatography and Voltammetr
An invitation to the free Seminars/Workshop on : Ion Chromatography and Voltammetry on 5th October Carlisle Race Course, Carlisle and 7th October Thistle Hotel, Bristol. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (10 September 2004)
FLEX and Futurebrand win the Dutch design award
The packaging for the fresh juices of Dutch retailer Albert Heijn has won the prestigious Dutch Design Award.
News from Flex/the innovation lab (10 September 2004)
Software helps prevent stops and interruptions
Software that can help manufacturers recover up to 40% of the production capacity normally wasted through stops and interruptions collects and analyses production data, to increase efficiency.
News from ABB Automation Technologies ( 9 September 2004)
Metal finishing process range available on-line
Complete line of metal finishing processes and systems are now available for easy buying on-line and include coatings for ferrous products, finishing gels and anti-corrosion treatments.
News from Birchwood Casey ( 9 September 2004)
Data managed across distributed project team
An online project data management and team collaboration solution enables engineers, suppliers and customers to work efficiently and effectively across a distributed project team.
News from CoCreate Software ( 9 September 2004)
Ethernet PLC operates pneumatic valve terminals
An Ethernet-equipped PLC that is believed to be the first truly integrated solution for pneumatic valve terminals can be mounted directly in harsh environments. Brochure Available
News from Festo ( 9 September 2004)
Steam boiler puts the 'heat' on the rats' 'games'
Fulton Boiler Works is set to make its television debut in early October, after the company's Bristol-based factory was used to film a wildlife documentary about rats by Granada Wild.
News from Fulton Boiler Works ( 9 September 2004)
High precision VMC suits mould and die work
High precision, heavy duty vertical machining centre, particularly suited to the mould and die industry, features heavy stock removal rates as well as precision finish machining.
News from Goratu UK ( 9 September 2004)
Belt-driven linear actuator challenges racks
Modular belt-driven linear actuator for heavy duty applications that will compete with rack and pinion drives as much as other actuators has a load bearing capacity for 2 tonnes. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa ( 9 September 2004)
Mill-turn centre machines complex forgings
User Application Article To produce rear pintel pins for the A340, Airbus Filton has selected a 5-axis mill-turning machine to machine these geometrically complex S145 steel forgings in just four clampings.
News from Kyal Machine Tools ( 9 September 2004)
Group marketing manager appointed by Planit
Emma Tyreman is the new group marketing manager of Planit Solutions that includes Licom Systems, Radan Computational, Huckerby Royall Systems and Cabinet Vision Europe. Brochure Available
News from Alphacam ( 9 September 2004)
Ohmmeter cuts the cost of low resistance testing
For the wide range of low-resistance testing applications, which require test currents of up to 200A, a digital low-resistance ohmmeter is a convenient and cost-effective choice. Brochure Available
News from Megger ( 9 September 2004)
MTA presidential plans changed
Following Vice-President Dr David Jack's new appointment as Group managing director Europe of Yamazaki Mazak, he will be unable to take up the role of MTA president in mid-October, 2004.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association ( 9 September 2004)
Highly productive centre mill-turns precisely
Twin-turret lathe with C-axis on the spindle for highly productive turn-milling maintains exceptional concentricity for a machine of this class, said the builder. Brochure Available
News from NCMT ( 9 September 2004)
Specialist grinding fluid ensures high quality
User Application Article To advance its grinding capability and improve the working environment, carbide tooling manufacturer switched to a specialist grinding fluid to ensure reliable high quality and ready availability.
News from Oel-Held (UK) ( 9 September 2004)
Phoenix Contact continues to expand in Ireland
A new subsidiary has been established this month by Phoenix Contact in Dublin, Ireland, enhancing the local support to both existing and new customers. Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact ( 9 September 2004)
Irish subsidiary to launch automation products
Phoenix Contact's subsidiary in Southern Ireland, will be launching three new ranges at the Enquip 2004 exhibition as well as showing a range of industrial automation products. Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact ( 9 September 2004)
Conditioning system prevented water lime scale
User Application Article Having a factory in an area of particularly hard water presented a notorious production problem until a water conditioning system prevented the build up of limescale on the heat exchangers.
News from Hydropath (UK) ( 9 September 2004)
Plunge and face mill cutters made in larger sizes
A milling cutter with the capability of productive plunge milling and high feed face milling, is now being made in larger cutter diameters up to 100mm and realises extremely big chip volumes.
News from Sandvik Coromant UK ( 9 September 2004)
Power supply modules provide more 'punch'
A range of power supply modules now includes a 4A device that can be snapped onto a standard DIN rail or be built into small distribution boards and can be connected in parallel.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 9 September 2004)
EDM selected to investigate metal failures
User Application Article Specialist independent accredited materials testing laboratory has selected an EDM wire machine to investigate the causes of engineering and weld failures.
News from Sodi-Tech edm ( 9 September 2004)
Outlining logos as DXF for editing in CAD or CNC
Manufacturers wanting to convert scanned drawings or logos to DXF can use a raster to vector converter, which turns scanned (raster) images into DXF (vector) files for editing in CAD.
News from Softcover International ( 9 September 2004)
Pump has non-pulsing leak proof characteristics
Employing chemically resistant engineering plastics, magnetically-coupled gear pump handles corrosive media where SS pumps are expensive, but high chemical resistance is still required.
News from Tuthill Pump Group ( 9 September 2004)
Agreement sets up on-site measurement services
Visioneering UK has entered into an agreement with Faro UK to provide on-site measurement services for manufacturers in a wide range of industries, using Faro's latest technology Laser Tracker.
News from Visioneering UK ( 9 September 2004)
New publisher at desktop engineering
Helmers Publishing today announced the appointment of Brian Vaillancourt as Publisher of Desktop Engineering magazine.
News from Desktop Engineering/Helmers Publishing ( 9 September 2004)
Survey shows CPD growing in importance
Technical Background Article Research into trends in continuous professional development (CPD) suggests that mandatory development will be required by over 85% of professional bodies within the next five years.
News from Echelon Learning ( 9 September 2004)
2,000 sign up for SkillsTracker
Less than a year after the Institute of IT Training (IITT) launched its SkillsTracker service, some 2,000 people have taken advantage of this free web-based service
News from Institute of IT Training ( 9 September 2004)
TATA Interactive Systems expands
TATA Interactive Systems's recent winning of contracts from companies based in mainland Europe has prompted the global designer and developer of e-learning materials to expand
News from TATA Interactive Systems ( 9 September 2004)
Context sensitive learning
Trainer1 has developed Context Sensitive Learning for organisations that want to provide their staff with information and communications technology training
News from Trainer1 ( 9 September 2004)
Trainer1 launches Argonaut
Trainer1 has released Argonaut, a new, enterprise-wide, simple to install and use, knowledge management application
News from Trainer1 ( 9 September 2004)
Learning Cards upgrade available
Having established a market presence with its 'Learning Cards' software, Trainer1 has enhanced and launched version 2 of the product.
News from Trainer1 ( 9 September 2004)
Visiarc now supports pocket PC
Visiarc AB (a privately held joint stock corporation) today announced the support of Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 and becomes first to display technical information on all types of devices and platforms.
News from Visiarc ( 9 September 2004)
Ansoft Releases Simplorer v7
Ansoft Corporation (NASDAQ: ANST) announces the latest release of Simplorer, simulation software for the design of large-scale, multi-domain systems
News from Ansoft Europe ( 9 September 2004)
Matlab used by british 2007 america's cup yacht
User Application Article Matlab from The MathWorks is being used by the design team of GBR Challenge, the company behind the British entry to the 2007 America's Cup, to help maximise the performance of the yacht.
News from MathWorks ( 9 September 2004)
NCR Selects MatrixOne
User Application Article Global business technology innovator will utilise MatrixOne's PLM Environment to simplify market design requirements, improve product collaboration, reduce costs and time-to-market
News from MatrixOne ( 9 September 2004)
AVD Tattile And Mnemonics Strategic Partnership
Tattile, a manufacturer of innovative machine vision systems and cameras, has announced the strategic partnership of its subsidiary company AVD Tattile with Mnemonics of NJ, USA.
News from Alpha Vision Design ( 9 September 2004)
Curvaceous In One-Click
'One-Click Launch' from Curvaceous Software allows users to move from PI process history data in Excel to the Curvaceous Visual Explorer (CVE) multivariable display with one click of the mouse. Brochure Available
News from Curvaceous Software ( 9 September 2004)
Finisar Announces Results For First Quarter
Finisar, a technology leader in gigabit fiber optic solutions for high-speed data networks, today reported its financial results for its first quarter ended July 31, 2004.
News from Finisar Corp ( 9 September 2004)
Moisture Analysis Seminar
Due to over subscription of the Metrohm - Karl Fischer seminar tour, an additional date has had to be added to the program, this will be 6th october at the Motor Heritage Museum, Warwickshire. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 9 September 2004)
Pipette Calibration Made Easy
The Artel PCS from Technopath enables your laboratory to perform fast and easy calibration of any pipette from 0.1ul up to 5ml.
News from Technopath ( 9 September 2004)
Strong, Safe, Sterile Connections
The SCD IIB provides strong sterile welds between tubing sets, maintaining a functionally closed system which allows sterile transfers in the open laboratory.
News from Technopath ( 9 September 2004)
Pushbutton plus chosen as enterprise PDF solution
User Application Article Top 100 design firm, David Evans and associates, selects Bluebeam Pushbutton plus chosen as enterprise PDF solution
News from Bluebeam Software ( 9 September 2004)
Special machine ordered for truck mast channels
Machine Tool manufacturer Cross Huller has recently been awarded a contract to supply a special machine to Messrs Linde Material Handling to machine truck mast channels.
News from Cincinnati Machine ( 9 September 2004)
Safety showers for users and drivers of tankers
Maestro International has developed a range of emergency drench showers specifically for placement at the point of tanker-delivery of hazardous chemicals and solutions.
News from Maestro International ( 9 September 2004)
Flowmeter design increases dosing accuracy
Even greater accuracy and stability for chemical/additive dosing applications is now made possible with an electromagnetic flowmeter featuring improved AC coil excitation.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 8 September 2004)
Displays adjust to ambient light conditions
With the release of 4, 5 and 6 digit numeric LED displays housed in wall mount IP65 enclosures, a range of LED displays has been expanded and have visibility up to 20m.
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co ( 8 September 2004)
Turn titanium parts at nearly four times faster
Turning aerospace specification titanium components at almost four times the normal metal removal rate is achieved using ultra-high pressure 140 bar coolant technology.
News from Colchester-Harrison ( 8 September 2004)
Dome valves oust butterflies for ceramic coring
User Application Article Dome Valves used to produce ceramic cores only need changing two-three times/year against every 8-16h for the butterfly valves, which were more prone to abrasive attack from the sands.
News from Clyde Materials Handling ( 8 September 2004)
Parts unloader designed for single spindle lathes
Parts unloader catches workpieces up to 500mm long on a single spindle CNC lathe and deposits them into an exit chute into a handling system and so allows unrestricted 'ights out' production.
News from Hydrafeed ( 8 September 2004)
Rugged modular tombstone fixtures are lighter
Modular tombstones in 2-face and 4-face models provide lighter weight options for designing and building high density workholding for today's high speed horizontal machining centers. Brochure Available
News from Kurt Manufacturing ( 8 September 2004)
Aluminium framework system CAD parts are online
A free download service is now available for detailed CAD images of their machine building system, initially with 700 profile and component images as well as a belt conveyor system.
News from MK Profile Systems ( 8 September 2004)
Powerful mould and die module has been simplified
A very powerful software module for mould and die makers has a more simplified user interface being highly visual and easier to use for operators, with dialogue boxes replacing manual operations.
News from Missler Software ( 8 September 2004)
Fluc cored wire used to sculpture a 'Bang'
User Application Article Using flux cored wire, AK Heavy Engineering has fabricated Britain's tallest sculpture, 'B of the Bang' - the 2.5% nickel wire avoided any potential cracking problems in the weathered steel used. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products ( 8 September 2004)
Brushless motors solve space problems
Further improvements into variants within a range of brushless motors bring a significant size advantage over conventional speed controlled AC motors, says the supplier.
News from Oriental Motor ( 8 September 2004)
IDEC MicroSmart PLC family
The trend towards distributed control means networked "Micro" PLC's are doing the job a large PLC did in the past.
News from IDEC Electronics ( 8 September 2004)
APS chooses Unity
User Application Article Sanderson, the leading UK-owned enterprise software provider, has won a new contract to supply its Unity solution to Assembly and Packing Services (APS) based in Northumberland.
News from Sanderson ( 8 September 2004)
Switches Reach up to 40 km or more
Sixnet has incorporated another new option into their line of Industrial Ethernet Switches. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet ( 8 September 2004)
UGS Introduces NX DesignLogic
UGS, a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today launched NX DesignLogic
News from Siemens PLM Software ( 8 September 2004)
Sensor For Automotive Crankshaft Applications
The new A1425 from Allegro MicroSystems is a high-accuracy analogue Hall-effect speed sensor IC with an integrated tracking capacitor and a dual zero-crossing output signal.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe ( 8 September 2004)
High Stability MEMS Pressure Sensor
Inertial Aerosystems has launched a new, small, lightweight, digital pressure transducer designed for the most demanding applications in Aerospace, Research and Industry. Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK ( 8 September 2004)
Discrimination Of Fine And Coarse Particles
User Application Article Viaton Industries, is using the Malvern Mastersizer 2000 particle size analyzer to control the production of advanced ceramics such as Barium Titanate and Magnesium Zirconate materials. Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments ( 8 September 2004)
Extra Support For Medical Pack Testing Application
Medical Engineering Technologies have expanded their range of support services for medical device packaging engineers with the addition of a complete selection of tensile testing machines.
News from MET ( 8 September 2004)
Evaluating The Effects Of Antioxdants
The Rancimat from Metrohm provides a type of measuring arrangement with disposable reaction vessels and evaluation software with comprehensive database functions. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 8 September 2004)
RF Engines Launch SpectraChip
SpectraChip from RF Engines replaces analogue circuits in spectrum analyser designs with more reliable digital ones, reducing manufacturing costs.
News from RF Engines ( 8 September 2004)
Special multi spindle drillers change quickly
User Application Article A series of special purpose multi spindle drilling machines, featuring fast changeovers for a second operation in a plastics moulding company, need only a switch movement to change drilling cycles.
News from Bespoke Machines ( 7 September 2004)
Continuous strip caster sets sequence record
The world's first production installation for the direct strip casting of carbon sheet steel, has cast seven complete ladles of steel over a 10-hour period in mid-August.
News from Castrip ( 7 September 2004)
Torque converter maker to buy copper-clad steel
Corus has won a major contract to supply ZF Sachs, one of the world's leading manufacturers of powertrain components, with its latest 'highclad' product - a novel copper-clad steel. Brochure Available
News from Corus Group (Automotive) ( 7 September 2004)
Survey report on UK automation - 'could do better'
A nationwide survey reveals that UK manufacturing industry has a high level of satisfaction with automation suppliers, but there is a 'hard core' that has no automation at all.
News from DFA Media ( 7 September 2004)
Non-halogenated solvents clean contaminated parts
A low-cost solution for localised cleaning of severely contaminated components uses non-halogenated solvents and involves energy saving developments like continuous distillation.
News from Durr ( 7 September 2004)
Multi-spindle lathe bar feeder updated
Implementation of safety category III and the PROFIBUS L2DP communications protocol for the exchange of signals with the multi-spindle lathe feature an updated bar feeder.
News from Iemca Division, Igmi SpA ( 7 September 2004)
Current to voltage converter is 'ultra-reliable'
Ultra reliable current to voltage converter is said to exceed the requirements of the process control industry applications and offers advantages in terms of performance and safety.
News from Norgren ( 7 September 2004)
Missler Software announces Polish partner
Missler Software, the number 2 CAD/CAM supplier in France and number 7 worldwide, and exporting 60% of its sales, has just established its first Polish partner, TopSolution.
News from Missler Software ( 7 September 2004)
Partial valve stroke testing avoids shutdowns
Partial valve stroke testing is an alternative to periodically testing critical ESD valves without completely stroking them, which normally means a disruptive process shutdown.
News from Moore Industries International ( 7 September 2004)
Threaded probe has non-rotational head
Threaded probe that features an innovative pin-and-slot arrangement to maintain permanently correct orientation, with no rotation in the probe receptacle, has blade-shaped or serrated heads.
News from Peak Test Services ( 7 September 2004)
Fittings and valves supplier selected from five
After evaluating five companies, the specialist gas analysis company Servomex has selected Parker Instrumentation as its preferred supplier for tube fittings and valves.
News from Parker Instrumentation ( 7 September 2004)
Cleaning and maintenance fluids are biodegradeable
Industrial cleaning and maintenance fluids that all use compressed air aerosols are fully biodegradable, have all positional 360 deg valves and come with a choice of two nozzles.
News from Stevens Industrial Services ( 7 September 2004)
Software donation educates on real time monitoring
User Application Article A donation of 20 seats of real-time machine monitoring software will educate trainees and students on the benefits of continuous information about status, performance of CNC machine tools.
News from Seiki Systems ( 7 September 2004)
Four-pin picofast junction box offers dual I/O
Four-pin picofast junction box is believed to be the first to offer dual I/O per port with the space saving picofast footprint, allowing wiring to be consolidtaed when using four-pin sensors.
News from Turck ( 7 September 2004)
Intelligent loggers allow total quality control
Complimenting existing Monolog 2 range of portable dataloggers and ThermaTag low cost loggers, i - Log intelligent loggers provide total quality control for temperature and humidity.
News from UK Instruments and Controls ( 7 September 2004)
Versatility and flexibility sell flow-wrapper
User Application Article Healthcare industry supplier has chosen a horizontal form fill and seal flow-wrapper, for its flexibility and versatility, to pack its critical care products.
News from Ulma Packaging ( 7 September 2004)
System gives fast, reliable information on alerts
For unmanned or temporarily unmanned facilities an easily integrable system provides fast, reliable information about alerts and comprehensive recording about states and conditions.
News from ETM Professional Control ( 7 September 2004)
Realviz confirms autumn release schedule
REALVIZ, a leader in image processing software development, has confirmed the details of their release schedule for autumn 2004 at IBC in Amsterdam.
News from Realviz ( 7 September 2004)
Industrial computers for food manufacturing
Galleon Systems has secured a prestigious contract to supply custom designed computer enclosures to Northern Foods, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers.
News from Galleon Systems ( 7 September 2004)
Vehma International of America Adopts PAM-CRASH 2G
User Application Article Leading automotive component supplier to optimize crash simulation and improve safety
News from ESI Group ( 7 September 2004)
Lantek Expert III Quotes announced
Do you just guess the price or do you really quote?
News from Lantek Sheet Metal Solutions ( 7 September 2004)
Finisar Launch 120 km DWDM SFP Transceiver
Telecommunication service providers deploying DWDM networking equipment can increase revenue with Finisar's scalable low-power solution.
News from Finisar Corp ( 7 September 2004)
Extended Range Of CVO Brand Lenses From Firstsight
Since becoming part of the Stemmer Imaging Group, Firstsight Vision can now offer a total of 891 lens products from 9 of the worlds leading lens manufacturers. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision ( 7 September 2004)
Study Confirms Standardization Reduces Costs
A new study from Thermo Electron identifies and quantifies a number of compelling benefits that can be realized from harmonizing processes and standardizing on a single global LIMS. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics ( 7 September 2004)
Compressed air station as integral dryer
Three larger capacity machines have been added to a range of screw compressors that offers a fully integrated compressed air station with the inclusion of an integral refrigerant dryer. Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors ( 6 September 2004)
Compact photoelectric sensor family offers choices
A compact photoelectric sensor family packs a comprehensive range of sensing, mounting, and connection choices into one global standard 50x50mm block style configuration.
News from Balluff UK ( 6 September 2004)
CNC simulation increases analysing capability
Latest version of CNC machine simulation and optimisation software increases the ability to inspect, analyse, and document CNC programming and machining process, reducing programming time. Brochure Available
News from CGTech ( 6 September 2004)
User opines machining centre as capable and fast
User Application Article To satisfy an automotive Tier 1 customer, specialised subcontractor acquired what it considers to be a very capable machining centre and a very fast one. Brochure Available
News from Heller Machine Tools ( 6 September 2004)
More options for belt drive family to be shown
Options have been extended for a family of belt driven linear transmission units that now include a larger unit with a 50mm wide belt that increases the load carrying capacity. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion ( 6 September 2004)
Optimisation software knocks hours off production
User Application Article Optimisation software has helped to reduce production time at a leading paper manufacturing plant from 17 hours to less than two hours through streamlining planning and production processes.
News from ILOG ( 6 September 2004)
Suppliers uninformed on GBP 20bn water spend
UK manufacturers are spending almost GBP 20bn buying water and disposing of wastewater says a report but many say they feel 'let down' by suppliers, consultants and the water companies.
News from IWEX ( 6 September 2004)
Stand performs NVH tests in-line in under 1 min
User Application Article One of the world's most advanced production test stands performs objective noise, vibration and harshness tests at the end of the production line in less than one minute.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools ( 6 September 2004)
Unusual twin-SS wire system used to weld exhausts
User Application Article Welding of inter-rears for Land Rover Discovery 3 exhausts involves an unusual adaptation of a twin-wire feed system on robots using two different stainless steel wires.
News from Motoman Robotics (UK) ( 6 September 2004)
System gives stable pallets of corrugated cases
User Application Article Specialist corrugated strapping equipment has been configured into a complete system that provides well-presented, stable pallets of corrugated cases.
News from Mosca Direct ( 6 September 2004)
Coolant change improved tool grinder reliabilty
User Application Article After investing over GBP 1/2 million in CNC tool and cutter grinders, reliability was poor because the user's coolant was aggressive to the machines - soon cured by using a new tool grinding fluid.
News from Oel-Held (UK) ( 6 September 2004)
Polymer research and test house seeks partners
Europe's leading independent polymer research and test house, will be using K 2004 to market its services and seek new partnerships in polymeric collaborative research and contracted-out testing.
News from Smithers Rapra ( 6 September 2004)
More sawing power provided on smaller 'footprint'
Automatic bandsaw for medium to large batch cutting of stock up to 260mm diameter or square is said to have a very small footprint (1755 x 2149mm) for a machine of this capacity.
News from Kasto ( 6 September 2004)
Air knife drying solves condensation problem
User Application Article To ensure square plastic bottles are properly dried prior to labelling, a company has installed an air knife drying system that matches high bottle conveyor speeds. Brochure Available
News from Secomak ( 6 September 2004)
Versatile safety controller saves time and money
Safety controller from offers a simple, cost-effective way of meeting control system safety requirements up to and including Category 4, in accordance with EN 954-1.
News from Schneider Electric ( 6 September 2004)
Standard spacers save cost of cutting up tube
The use of tube or steel bar to produce spacers distance pieces, ferrules or stand offs, can be an unwanted added cost to an assembly or process when a standard range of spacers can be had. Brochure Available
News from Spirol Industries ( 6 September 2004)
Mini probes gauge where other probes can not
Close consultation with OEM gauging partners led to the development of a mini probe for gauging in confined spaces such as bores, cylinders, cones and other hard-to-access areas.
News from Solartron Metrology ( 6 September 2004)
Successful Outcome On The River Hull
A combination of modern measurement and communication technology, together with traditional civil engineering techniques, has ensured success in a River Hull flood wall repair. Brochure Available
News from AV Technology ( 6 September 2004)
simple security tips to SMEs
Technical Background Article Lack of basic it security knowledge is sme's greatest threat
News from Active Technology ( 6 September 2004)
BASF Selects Integrated Engineering Solution
User Application Article Leading chemical company deploys solution based on Aspen Zyqad collaborative engineering environment to streamline work processes on major plant projects
News from Aspen Technology ( 6 September 2004)
Fieldbus Coupler with built in PROFIBUS DP Maste
Westermo Data Communications have released a new fieldbus coupler
News from Westermo Data Communications ( 6 September 2004)
Biochrom Launch Their New Electrochemistry Range
Biochrom have spruced up their Electrochemistry range and has launched a new range of WPA pH, Conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen and Turbidity Meters. Brochure Available
News from Biochrom ( 6 September 2004)
Laboratory Software Uses Excel As A Platform
Analyze XLerator is a new laboratory software package that uses Microsoft Excel as a platform for automating both data collection and the processes that generate laboratory data.
News from Labtronics ( 6 September 2004)
Hydrogen Leak Detector Is Compact And Robust
The new H2000 from Sensistor Technologies is a compact, rugged instrument using the hydrogen tracer gas technique for industrial leak detection and tightness control.
News from Sensistor Technologies UK ( 6 September 2004)
World's Smallest PXA270 Embedded CPU Card
The Triton-270 is a complete PXA270 computer on a DIMM200 module that has been optimised for mobile embedded designs where low-power consumption and extremely small size are critical.
News from Strategic Test ( 6 September 2004)
Efficient Way To Test Dolby Digital Decoders
The OPT-2711 Dolby Digital Generator has been added to the Audio Precision range of audio analysis systems, available exclusively in the UK from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments).
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 6 September 2004)
System manages prototype and batch components work
User Application Article Having to produce complex prototype components alongside repeat batch work, a subcontractor found a high capability manufacturing system that successfully managed both activities. Brochure Available
News from Jobshop ( 6 September 2004)
Rack mount PCs permit effortless upgrades
The efficient design of rack mount PCs permits effortless upgrades of on-board components, with the front panel controls and indicators secured behind the locking front panel door.
News from Nematron Europe ( 6 September 2004)
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