News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 26 September
to Saturday 2 October 2004
Approved motors for woodworkers take up less space
PUWER '98 and Approved Code of Practice compliant AC brake motors and low-centre motors for wood working production machinery are space efficient being shorter than conventional machines.
News from Lafert Electric Motors ( 1 October 2004)
Johnstech International appoints UK representative
Johnstech International has appointed Alliance Sales (Europe) for sales and technical support of an extensive range of high performance test and interconnect products for semiconductor industry.
News from Alliance Sales (Europe) ( 1 October 2004)
Follow-on automation systems $11.4m order awarded
ATS Automation Tooling Systems has received an additional follow-on automation systems order valued at US $11.4 million from a manufacturer of self-use medical diagnostic products.
News from ATS Automation Tooling Systems ( 1 October 2004)
Four-axis pick-up spindle centres reduce costs
User Application Article Inverted pick-up spindle, four-axis turning centres reduce cycle times through the simultaneous loading/unloading in a very compact space for a lower capital outlay.
News from Emag Maschinenfabrik ( 1 October 2004)
Plastics laser sintering system is 'hot' on safety
Latest version of a fast prototyping system for the laser sintering of plastics has up-to-date electrical and machine safety features that comply with European, Asian and North American standards.
News from EOS Electro Optical Systems ( 1 October 2004)
Plastic double-loop couplings resist corrosion
Plastic double-loop couplings are now being manufactured in a wide range of options and exhibit outstanding resistance to acids, alkalis, solvents, oils, greases and ozone. Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork ( 1 October 2004)
Piezo-electric sensors monitor die conditions
A number of innovations using piezoelectric, piezoresistive and capacitive techniques have been developed to solve numerous force, pressure and acceleration measuring problems in dies.
News from Kistler Instruments ( 1 October 2004)
Universal soluable cutting oil has high lubricity
High chemical and mechanical lubricity, minimal maintenance and a formulation suited to the most demanding of fluid management systems feature a high quality, universal soluble metal cutting oil.
News from Master Chemical Europe ( 1 October 2004)
Automation applications developed faster
Engineers can now develop their test, measurement and automation applications faster with the latest upgrade of the stable and proven development environment software. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 1 October 2004)
Lifts give repeatable accurate product positioning
User Application Article Two 22 tonne capacity scissor lifts are being used for stacking and de-stacking on a 24 hour, 7 day/week production line, providing repeatable accurate product positioning for automation.
News from Power-Lifts ( 1 October 2004)
Engineering balls can be supplied to specification
Balls can be made from any workable material to meet specific requirements for weight, magnetic properties, self-lubrication and abrasion resistance.
News from Rodriguez (UK) ( 1 October 2004)
Batch weight controller stores 99 recipes
An extremely intelligent batch weight controller, which can store up to 99 recipes with up to 16 separate ingredients, is designed to read load cell signals making it a very accurate system.
News from Synectic Design ( 1 October 2004)
Tecnomatix joins redesigned UGS Partner Program
Tecnomatix joins top tier of redesigned UGS Partner Program and solidifies two-year strategic alliance to offer 'Best-in-Class' PLM solutions for managing production process lifecycles.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies ( 1 October 2004)
Automotive industry standardises management system
ISO/TS 16949 standard comes from the International Automotive Task Force and the International Organisation for standardisation to satisfy the need for a commonly accepted management system.
News from TUV Rheinland UK ( 1 October 2004)
Tussauds wax lyrical about witness
User Application Article To evaluate multiple scenarios for optimising the guest experience at one of the world's most popular leisure experiences, Madame Tussauds adopted Lanners Witness simulation
News from Lanner Group ( 1 October 2004)
CoWare At GSPx 2004 Conference
CoWare to Showcase Leading Solutions for Embedded DSP Design at GSPx 2004 Conference.
News from CoWare ( 1 October 2004)
Oil Additive Formulation Control Improved
Using high intensity X-rays produced by the Daresbury synchrotron, the Darts team has been able to improve the formulation control of the oil additive from a major supplier.
News from DARTS ( 1 October 2004)
IDBS Launches DBOS
IDBS, provider of software for the integrated capture, management and use of chemical and biological data in drug discovery has launched DBOS, its life sciences application architecture.
News from IDBS ( 1 October 2004)
ActivityBase Choosen For Drug Discovery Operations
The Cancer Research UK Centre for Cancer Therapeutics has chosen ActivityBase from IDBS as their data management platform for its drug discovery operations.
News from IDBS ( 1 October 2004)
LEM joins Power Quality Partnership
LEM Instruments has become the latest company to join the Power Quality Partnership, the UK group which is part of the Leonardo Power Quality Initiative.
News from LEM UK ( 1 October 2004)
MarVision MS 442 For Work Cell Environments
The MarVision MS 442 multisensor measuring machine is designed to provide a cost-effective, mid-sized solution for high precision applications that require multiple modes of inspection.
News from Mahr Federal ( 1 October 2004)
Compact valve islands reduce space need two-thirds
Reckoned to be the smallest and lightest 8mm section units on the market, compact valve islands use less than one third the space of competitive units for an eight station island.
News from Asco Numatics (30 September 2004)
Metalworking machinery and equipment site launched
An online Internet equipment trading firm has announced the launch of its Metalworking Machinery and Equipment Trading website for resellers, brokers and dealers.
News from Broker Match (30 September 2004)
Research to investigate manufacturing leadership
Leadership Trust Foundation Awarded Research Contract Ross-on-Wye based leadership development organisation, The Leadership Trust Foundation, has just been selected to work in partnership with the Man
News from Leadership Trust Foundation (30 September 2004)
IEC accepts Modbus protocol as a PAS
The Modbus protocol, whose ownership was transferred from Schneider Automation to Modbus-IDA, has been accepted by the IEC as a Publicly Available Specification (PAS).
News from Modbus-IDA (30 September 2004)
Sheetmetal folding and die design integrated
Integration of sheet metal folding and progressive die design software will allow the die designer to rapidly define the required blank and design the strip in a completely associative process.
News from Missler Software (30 September 2004)
Carbon fiber reinforced compounds are more rigid
A full line of carbon fiber reinforced compounds that are based on chopped carbon fiber, milled carbon fiber and carbon nanotubes provide more rigidity as well as electrical conductivity.
News from Premix Thermoplastics (30 September 2004)
Gearbox range has over 10,000 designs and ratios
Claimed to be unmatched for their precision, durability and design variety, tehre are over 10,000 designs and ratios available in a standard gearbox range. Brochure Available
News from Tandler Precision (30 September 2004)
InnaPhase Corporation ranks in Delaware's top 50
InnaPhase Corporation, acquired by Thermo Electron Corporation, has been named to Deloitte's prestigious 2003 Technology Fast 50 Program for the Delaware Valley, USA. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (30 September 2004)
'World's fastest PLC' works 50,000 signals/msec
Launch of what is believed to be the world's fastest PLC - with a minimum cycle time of 100 microsec and providing 50,000 instructions in just 1 msec - coincides with set-up of a UK subsidiary.
News from Vipa (30 September 2004)
Modules support lean manufacturing operations
Fully integrated across a range of software products, new modules streamline workflow, support business intelligence and lean manufacturing operations are being introduced at the CIM show.
News from Infor (30 September 2004)
KBA Systems announces developments
KBA Systems Develop PLC Alarm Monitoring and Reporting Applications
News from Indamation Solutions (30 September 2004)
IMSL C Numerical Library announced
Visual Numerics Announces Availability of the IMSL C Numerical Library for Microsoft NET Framework-Based Applications
News from Visual Numerics (30 September 2004)
new entry level PC/104 CPU module released
Advantech has released a new entry level PC/104 CPU module with integrated CPU and chipset that brings dual display and flexible I/O options to the PC/104 form factor community.
News from Advantech (UK) (30 September 2004)
CoCreate 2004 Forum in Japan Draws Hundreds
CoCreate Software, Inc, a leading provider of project team collaboration and 3D CAD software, has announced the success of the CoCreate 2004 Forum held in Tokyo, Japan.
News from CoCreate Software (30 September 2004)
ISaGRAF Surpasses 300,000 Licenses
ICS Triplex ISaGRAF has achieved overwhelming commercial success having seen over 300,000 runtimes installed in over 50 countries.
News from ICS Triplex Isagraf (30 September 2004)
Solid Edge Version 16 Enhanced
Solid Edge Version 16 Enhances Mold Tooling Application, New capabilities include custom plates - based on existing standards - with no size limit
News from Siemens PLM Software (30 September 2004)
Topio announces agreement with IBM Global Services
Topio Data Protection Suite Provides Heterogeneous Data Replication To Ensure Enterprise Data Recoverability
News from Topio (30 September 2004)
Advanced enterprise-level data protection
Topio Data Protection Suite 2.0, Enhances Off-host Processing, Backup, and Recovery Capabilities, and Reduces Management, Network, and Storage Costs
News from Topio (30 September 2004)
Biochrom's New Venture In Southeast Asia
Biochrom (Cambridge, UK) has established a full-time presence in Southeast Asia, to serve the growing market for its Libra UV/Visible spectrophotometers and its WPA brand products. Brochure Available
News from Biochrom (30 September 2004)
Machine-Vision Based Proofreading
Global Vision delivers an innovative, triple-edge solution for stopping errors in pre-press, publishing and regulatory applications.
News from Global Vision (30 September 2004)
Tiamo - Comfortably Compliant
Tiamo a control and database software for titrators, dosing devices and sample changers that allows complete laboratory automation. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (30 September 2004)
Sealed Quick warmer has large capacity
Sealed Air's new Quick Warmer has larger capacity to heat more foam bags
News from Sealed Air (30 September 2004)
Automation system smartens up mills operation
User Application Article Automation system extends the scope of traditional control systems to include all automation functions in a single operations and engineering environment so that plants/mills can run smarter.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (29 September 2004)
Website supports film insert moulding technology
Film Insert Moulding is gaining popularity as a method for decorating and manufacturing three dimensional plastic parts and a specialised website is on-line to support the technology. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype (29 September 2004)
Video inspection system is portable, self-powered
Portable, self powered industrial video inspection systems offer a self-illuminating camera on the end of a telescoping pole or on a flexible, semi-rigid coil for viewing inaccessible areas.
News from BFi Optilas (29 September 2004)
Digital wrench can be comprehensive auditing tool
With the introduction of a versatile digital wrench there is now no need for engineers to specify a separate digital torque wrench and data collector. Brochure Available
News from Crane Electronics (29 September 2004)
Complete linear motion system comes 'in a box'
Servomotors, drives and linear actuators are now being offered as a complete integrated linear motion system - a complete, ready-to-use, assembly 'straight from the box'.
News from Danaher Motion Ltd (29 September 2004)
UK dispute reolution legislation soon legislated
On Friday 1st October 2004, new UK dispute resolution legislation will require that all businesses have in place minimum dismissal, disciplinary and grievance procedures.
News from BERR (Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform) (29 September 2004)
UK manufacturing facility doubled to match demand
UK's leading manufacturer of load cells and weighing systems has recently doubled the size of its manufacturing facility in Reading to keep up with increasing global demand.
News from Applied Weighing International (29 September 2004)
Turnkey robotic cell solves skilled welder problem
User Application Article A turnkey robotic arc welding cell and component fixturing have resulted in increased efficiency and quality whilst at the same time has overcome the ongoing problem of recruiting skilled welders.
News from ICS Robotics and Automation (29 September 2004)
PLM implementation, adoption and ROI accelerated
PLM implementation, adoption and ROI is being speeded up through new integration with Microsoft Office so users can manage PLM content through a leading productivity suite.
News from MatrixOne (29 September 2004)
Digital mark sensor detects subtle colour changes
High resolution digital mark sensor provides a highly reliable method of performing fast detection of coloured marks by using red, green and blue LEDs according to the type of mark.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (29 September 2004)
Prototyping system produces mechanical parts fast
User Application Article Latest prototyping systems has been used in the production of 20 mechanical parts for the Bentley Soapbox Team's entry at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed. Brochure Available
News from MCP Tooling Technologies (29 September 2004)
Perforation and braiding technique forms sculpture
User Application Article Innovative Sculptor has used the design freedom a perforating and braiding process used in a variety of panel applications to produce a tensioned mesh shopping centre sculpture.
News from Nova Metals (29 September 2004)
Compact isolators simplify vibration isolation
Table support isolator simplifies the integration of vibration-isolation tables in space-sensitive applications including semiconductor test and inspection and various types of inteferometery. Brochure Available
News from Micro-Controle Spectra-Physics (29 September 2004)
Access platforms cut costs for repetitive checks
User Application Article Access platforms cut the cost of maintenance and improve safety when working at height when compared with repeatedly erecting and dismantling, for example, towers or scaffolding. Brochure Available
News from Procter Machine Guarding (29 September 2004)
Brushless servos get enhancements and additions
Enhancements and additions have been made to a family of high-performance SMH rotary brushless servo motors, such as SinCos absolute feedback has been added to the company's small frame motors.
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation (29 September 2004)
Software writer expands development team
QISoft has appointed Jonathan Hulme as software engineer and Sam Luxton as junior software engineer to the software development team, reporting to Colin Marney, Technical Director.
News from Qisoft (29 September 2004)
Leakage butterfly valves double mix-proof safety
Double block and bleed butterfly leakage valves that offer both high mix-proof security and excellent hygiene capabilities in systems having complex routings.
News from Sudmo UK (29 September 2004)
Better way found to produce compact hinges
User Application Article Cosmetic powder compacts have been usually hinged using solid pins or even metal wire cropped to length, but manufacturers saught a better way to produce the compact hinges. Brochure Available
News from Spirol Industries (29 September 2004)
Theorem Solutions now FAC service provider
Product data exchange and PLM interoperability specialist, Theorem Solutions has strengthened its membership of the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium by becoming an FAC Specialist Service Provider.
News from Theorem Solutions (29 September 2004)
Website on software launched in German, Japanese
Writers of specialized engineering software has launched its international web site that includes important new product and company information in Japanese and German.
News from Vistagy (29 September 2004)
Call Centre leaders at Longbridge
User Application Article UK car manufacturer MG Rover Group has taken two major steps forward in its sales and marketing strategy.
News from Ascot Systems (UK) Ltd (29 September 2004)
Risk assessment update for SMEs
User Application Article Safe and Healthy Working (SHW), an occupational health and safety service for Scottish SMEs and part of NHS Health Scotland, is using expertise from TATA Interactive Systems (TIS)
News from TATA Interactive Systems (29 September 2004)
Rent-IT adds accounting to MRP
Rent-IT Systems UK has partnered with Access Accounting to offer the Access Accounts product alongside its 123MRP software on a monthly payment plan.
News from Rent-I.T. Systems (29 September 2004)
In Search Of The Elusive Perfect Golf Swing
User Application Article A new device to help golfers find and keep the perfect swing required precise location and acceleration measurement and electronics algorithms that were produced by Project Electronics.
News from Kistler Instruments (29 September 2004)
P7000 Stepper Drive Upgrade In Class Of Its Own
Features on offer in the new P7000 drive include motor stall detection w/o feedback, auto-smoothing coarse steps to micro-steps and motor wave shape tuning for ultra smooth low speed operation.
News from Micromech (29 September 2004)
Inline Sample Preparation Systems
Inline Sample Preparation (MISP) in Ion Chromatography Crystal clear, clinically pure and free of bacteria and particles would be an ideal sample for ion chromatography but improbable in reality. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (29 September 2004)
Computer-Controlled Electronic Loads
The RBL488 series of electronic loads, which are ideally suited to the testing of large batteries, power supplies, fuel cells or other DC power equipment, is now available in the UK from TTi.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (29 September 2004)
Automatic multi-spindle drill ups hinge production
User Application Article By drilling all the holes on a hinge or door at once by using multiple spindle drill heads, a door and cabinet fabricator now performs a multi-step operation in a single step.
News from AutoDrill (28 September 2004)
Scale offers high-resolution counting of parts
Designed to provide a fast and accurate solution for high-resolution counting of parts and components a bench-top scale can be easily connected to any four-load cell platform.
News from Avery Weigh-Tronix (28 September 2004)
Digital weigher keeps accurate check of stock
User Application Article Keen to accurately record its stock levels, to avoid any unnecessary purchase of copper and for audit purposes, an electric motor manufacturer acquired high-precision, portable digital weigher.
News from Avery Weigh-Tronix (28 September 2004)
Safety interlocks prove postive on productivity
User Application Article Although sawmill employees were negative about safety interlocking systems - that they would impede productivity - in the event no production time has been lost while employees feel valued.
News from Castell Safety International (28 September 2004)
CMM retrofit offered for Brown and Sharpe scales
CMM retrofit solution for use with Brown and Sharpe scales is a reader-head preamp that performs necessary signal conditioning required for use with a Deva 018 Sine Wave Interpolator.
News from Deva Electronic Controls (28 September 2004)
Durable optical encoder offers long life
Compact and highly reliable optical encoder has a minimum life expectancy of 500,000 rotational cycles and terminations, shaft and bushing configurations can be customised. Brochure Available
News from EAO (28 September 2004)
Software provider seeks world-wide partners
Leading German software producer is seeking world-wide distribution and service partners for its product innovation, particularly in Eastern Europe, South America and Asia.
News from EVO Informationssysteme (28 September 2004)
Film protects pre-coated metal sandwich panels
What is believed to be the first adhesive co-extruded film to be specifically designed and produced for the protection of pre-coated metal sandwich panels on foaming lines is now available.
News from French Technology Press Bureau (28 September 2004)
Productivity Show to demonstrate latest machining
Fredk Pollard will be staging its annual Productivity Show between Tuesday 16th to Thursday 18th of November 2004 at Leicester, UK to demonstrate the latest CNC machining technology. Brochure Available
News from Mori Seiki UK (28 September 2004)
Textile materials testing service expanded
User Application Article A greater range of textiles testing services are now available from a UK test house following an investment programme that included the purchase of a new Tinius Olsen H5KS testing machine. Brochure Available
News from Tinius Olsen (28 September 2004)
Sales manager brings CNC and mould tool experience
With a background in CNC machining, product development and mould tools, Anthony Bowyer has been appointed as Sales Manager for Kenard Engineering of Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire.
News from Kenard Engineering Company (28 September 2004)
Printer and coder maker labelled 'Green Partner'
To achieve 'Green Partner' certification status, a maker of continuous ink jet printers and laser coders had to pass an audit of our environmental management, design and manufacturing activities.
News from Linx Printing Technologies (28 September 2004)
Thermal analyser gives data as fn of temperature
Thermal analyser measures the dimensional and mechanical properties of materials as a function of temperature - for example the expansion coefficient of composite aircraft materials. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (28 September 2004)
North West UK manufacturing advisory team expanded
The Manufacturing Institute has appointed five additional process improvement practitioners (PIPs) to its North West manufacturing advisory team.
News from Manufacturing Institute (28 September 2004)
Laser cut profiles at even higher production rates
High-speed laser cutting machine with digitally controlled linear drives and flying optics has acceleration rates of 2G and cutting speeds up to 60m/min making it a highly productive machine. Brochure Available
News from Press and Shear Machinery (28 September 2004)
Guard safety system BG approved for up to 20 doors
Compatibility problems are a thing of the past with the latest coded door guarding system that can be used to guard a single door to Control Category 4 or up to twenty doors to Category 3.
News from Schmersal UK (28 September 2004)
Conference attracts engineering design leaders
This year's Altair Technology Conference will take place on 2 November at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, UK.
News from Altair Engineering (28 September 2004)
Visiprise-Sponsored Industry Week Online Event
Visiprise has announced the company will sponsor an IndustryWeek-hosted online event entitled Learn the Importance of a MES to Six Sigma
News from Visiprise (28 September 2004)
Money is Main Obstacle to Retailers Moving Online
Technical Background Article Distance shopping expert Zendor has followed up its research into the online retail market with a further in-depth study of more than 50 top retailers.
News from Zendor (28 September 2004)
Sixnet Controllers and RTUs Support DNP3
Sixnet has integrated a new add-on option to their line of Linux-based IPm Controllers and RTUs. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (28 September 2004)
Data Flow Streamlining Software Has Translator
The latest version of AnsoftLinks v3 features a new translator for Mentor Graphics Expedition and an enhanced link to Cadence Virtuoso for improved geometry export and solid modelling.
News from Ansoft Europe (28 September 2004)
China Looks To NWML For Best Standards Practice
The National Weights and Measures Laboratory (NWML) has forged close links with the Chinese Government on legal metrology protocol, with an official Memorandum of Understanding.
News from National Weights and Measures Laboratory (28 September 2004)
2-Way Remote Control of Process Via SMS
Prodigy allows users to receive and accept alarms, view and set any signal and call up process reports straight from their own mobile phone.
News from Tascomp (28 September 2004)
Beacons can pay for themselves in three months
Spillard Safety Systems is launching its own range of dual voltage xenon strobe beacons.
News from Spillard Safety Systems (28 September 2004)
Coordinate metrology services are cost-effective
Providing fast, flexible and cost-effective coordinate metrology services to manufacturing sector customers throughout the UK, a new company carries out work on components up to 2m3.
News from Adept Inspection Services (27 September 2004)
Sensor technology company receives business award
American Sensor Technologies, a manufacturer of MEMS-based pressure sensors, transducers, and transmitters has been awarded New Jersey's Finest Private Companies Award for 2004.
News from American Sensor Technologies (27 September 2004)
DRO and CNC website revamped to expand services
Measurement and control specialist has expanded and revamped its website to promote its comprehensive ranges of CNC and DRO systems for most metalworking applications.
News from ACI (UK) (27 September 2004)
Self-feeding drill units offer faster cycle times
Self-feeding drill units are designed to produce simultaneously one or many accurate holes in production parts offering cycle times faster than some CNC equipment with less operator training.
News from AutoDrill (27 September 2004)
High speed press strip feed has faster setting
New design of strip feed for high speed power presses has several patented features including faster setting and an innovative pilot release that is less susceptible to wear.
News from Bruderer UK (27 September 2004)
Wireless tablet data collector suits industry
Hand-held multipurpose, wireless tablet data collector has ultra-rugged construction, suitable for industrial environments and can be used for variable data collection and SPC charting.
News from Quality Gauging Systems (27 September 2004)
Collaboration software joins up project partners
An online project data management and team collaboration solution enables engineers, suppliers, customers, and experts to work efficiently across a distributed project team.
News from CoCreate Software (27 September 2004)
Profile rod clamps position accessories
A system of profile rod clamps is ideal for positioning small assemblies, such as for mounting of side guards on conveyors, mounting micro switches/stops or positioning machine accessories. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (27 September 2004)
Cellular degreasers integrated into machining line
User Application Article Six aqueous degreasing washer have been integrated into a cellular machining line for 'single piece flow lean production' giving minimum set-up times, less work in progress and increased productivity. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (27 September 2004)
Chain tube guards against sawdust and chips
Cable and services protective tube chain systems are already used extensively to guide cables on woodworking machinery to prevent sawdust and small wooden chips from falling through. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK (27 September 2004)
PLM is catching up with ERP in importance
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) has emerged in recent years as a strategic business activity, expected to become as important as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
News from John Stark Associates (27 September 2004)
New regulations encouraged weld plant update
User Application Article The introduction of ADR 2003 Regulations and a decision to offer SS tanks introduced some interesting challenges to a tank fabrication department - met by updating welding equipment.
News from Kemppi (UK) (27 September 2004)
Metrology company achieves 'best-ever' sales
High technology production and metrology equipment company, Mantech Solutions, has just enjoyed its best-ever monthly sales performance having taken just over GBP 250,000 in orders during August.
News from Mantech Solutions (27 September 2004)
Intelligent process visualisation gives all data
Modular process visualisation software package, developed specifically for use with the maker's own automation systems, can now be configured for just about any industrial automation use. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (27 September 2004)
High-density switch system development streamlined
Latest version of switch management software abstracts low-level switch configuration by providing a system-level switch programming interface to test applications. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (27 September 2004)
How to save time, money in plant automation
A Web-based life cycle savings estimator calculates how much engineering effort can be saved by using Wonderware FactorySuite A2 products for plant automation and information projects.
News from SolutionsPT (27 September 2004)
Leading engineers to meet UK government MPs
UK members of Parliament will meet with the country's leading engineering experts at a reception coinciding with the Labour Party Conference in Brighton next week.
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (27 September 2004)
Regular ballbar 'medicals' keeps machines in trim
User Application Article Monitoring machine capability with a ballbar test has proved crucial to a successful machining sub-contractor that specialises in the pharmaceutical and aerospace industries. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (27 September 2004)
Southern Area Manager brings 30 years' experience
Manufacturing software specialist Seiki Systems of Brighton is further expanding its customer sales and support operations with the appointment of Ian Rowbotham as Southern Area Manager.
News from Seiki Systems (27 September 2004)
ERP streamlines supply chain connectivity
User Application Article The successful implementation of ERP software at a manufacturer of rar code and RFID equipment has streamlined its supply chain connectivity and reduced inventory costs.
News from SoftBrands Europe (27 September 2004)
VMCs run in the fast track to meet sport's needs
User Application Article Installed over Christmas 2003 to machine bespoke racing motorcycle components as part of a fast reaction, in-house supply philosophy two VMCs are themselves being run flat-out.
News from 600 Centre (27 September 2004)
Flow restrictor valve gives fine speed control
Poppet-type flow restrictor valve serve hydraulic machine applications requiring fine control of the speed of operation, and that means precise setting of hydraulic fluid flow.
News from Sterling Hydraulics (27 September 2004)
Integrate mobile cameras with PC database software
Rapid application development software for database and forms development on Microsoft Windows Mobile Pocket PCs, has added direct support for Fly-CAM Mobile Cameras.
News from Syware (27 September 2004)
MIG brazing billed as ideal for bodyshop work
User Application Article Gas-shielded MIG brazing as used for fabricating automotive bodywork panels allows a bodyshop welder to call up the correct operating points for the joint at the touch of a button.
News from TPS-Fronius (27 September 2004)
Customer days announced for CAD/CAM developments
To support the latest release of its VISI-Series CAD/CAM and machining STRATEGIST HSM software programmes, Vero International Software has announced a series of customer update days.
News from Vero International Software (27 September 2004)
CAD/CAM software provider rerports 16% growth
Vero International Software group companies, providers of the VISI-Series and machining STRATEGIST software, have announced an increase in turnover of 16% and significant overseas growth.
News from Vero International Software (27 September 2004)
Koerber Schleifring takes over Walter grinding
As from 1 September 2004, the Walter AG machine division Walter Maschinenbau was officially taken over by Koerber Schleifring, but UK sales and service arrangements remain unaffected.
News from Walter GB (27 September 2004)
Xystum Machines With Undersquare Digitizing
The new 5 star stylii digitizing option from Xystem allows the user to digitize a model from any direction by using a star styli probe and without moving either the probe or the model.
News from Xystum (27 September 2004)
Bench tester dedicated to lighting products
A dedicated bench top tester has been designed for manufacturers of lighting products who need to meet electrical safety standards and operates through simple push-button and on-screen prompts. Brochure Available
News from Clare Instruments (27 September 2004)
Access platforms raise safety and save money
Access platforms can be a cost-effective alternative to scaffolding and help compliance with the new Work at Height Regulations at the same time. Brochure Available
News from Procter Machine Guarding (27 September 2004)
Early defibrillation available onboard
Laerdal Medical 's campaign to help reduce sudden cardiac death in the UK has extended to the marine world!
News from Laerdal Medical (27 September 2004)
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