News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 3 October
to Saturday 9 October 2004
The weight of arts and crafts
User Application Article Avery Weigh-Tronix is celebrating half a century of providing service support for the company behind the famous Crayola brand of children's arts and crafts.
News from Avery Weigh-Tronix ( 8 October 2004)
Digital camera for industrial inspection
Now available from BFI Optilas is the Pixelink PL-A782 Firewire machine vision camera.
News from BFi Optilas ( 8 October 2004)
Keep keys clipped close
Castell Iso-Lok has introduced a new self-retracting key reel which clips easily to any belt or pocket.
News from Castell Iso-Lok ( 8 October 2004)
A fine balance with high quality finishes
Technical Background Article Producing high quality stainless steel finishes for the architectural market requires a fine balance between aesthetics and performance.
News from Cashmores ( 8 October 2004)
Automatic tapping machine introduced
Elscint Automation, the ISO 9001:2000 certified vibratory bowl feeder manufacturer now has introduced an automatic tapping machine.
News from Elscint Automation ( 8 October 2004)
Magnom improves filtration in Norwegian EDM plant
User Application Article Aarbakke AS, one of Norway's leading manufacturers of speciality downhole equipment for the offshore industry, has placed a Magnom Process Unit on the centralised fluid cleaning system.
News from Fluid Conditioning Systems ( 8 October 2004)
Magnom improves broaching operation
User Application Article North American Magnom Distributor, Universal Separators, has helped a powertrain manufacturer install a 5in HT Magnom on the coolant line in support of their broaching operations.
News from Fluid Conditioning Systems ( 8 October 2004)
Magnom used in steel plants
User Application Article Magnom technology has been successfully harnessed in several applications in steel plants in the last few weeks.
News from Fluid Conditioning Systems ( 8 October 2004)
See problems before they occur
Anyone using aluminium alloys, stainless steels, brass and any other alloys could avoid production problems by a simple check of the component or stock material before processing. Brochure Available
News from Fischer Instrumentation (GB) ( 8 October 2004)
Linamar goes for Giuliani machine tools
User Application Article Between the Giuliani Divison of IGMI, a leading solution provider of machine tools for the high volume industry, and Linamar Corporation exists a strong partnership.
News from Giuliani Division, Igmi SpA ( 8 October 2004)
Low price, high accuracy for weld purge monitor
The success of the new Mark V Welding Purge Monitor from HFT (Huntingdon Fusion Techniques) has enabled the company to drop its its list price to GBP299.
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques ( 8 October 2004)
Quality certification for bar feeder
IEMCA division of IGMI, maker of world leader in bar feeding systems, has obtained the Quality Management System Certification in accordance with ISO 9001:2000.
News from Iemca Division, Igmi SpA ( 8 October 2004)
Compact board with low power consumption
The Intel Pentium M PCM-8200 compact board has been carefully designed for operating-efficiency with low power consumption.
News from Impulse ( 8 October 2004)
GPRS/GSM kit calls for attention
Z-World announces the GPRS/GSM Application Kit, which will will allow machines the ability to notify a user when they need servicing.
News from Impulse ( 8 October 2004)
Supply chain management for transportation
Government regulations, unpredictable fuel prices and an increasingly globalised business environment can be touch challenges for businesses.
News from i2 Technologies ( 8 October 2004)
3D publishing to reach wider audience
Lattice3D, specialist in enterprise-wide use of 3D data, has announced that Trillium Teamologies has become a reseller and systems integrator for its XVL technology. Brochure Available
News from Lattice Technology ( 8 October 2004)
xStart: Efficient solutions for motor control
Moeller has launched a new series of motor control gear.
News from Moeller Electric ( 8 October 2004)
ImpactXoft Expands Operations in Europe
ImpactXoft broadens worldwide presence to meet increased European demand for IX SPeeD V5 Suite collaborative design software.
News from ImpactXoft Corp ( 8 October 2004)
Power without the price
The main technical features of the two older ranges have been taken into account when producing Neeter Drives' new Powergear range of products. Brochure Available
News from Power Jacks ( 8 October 2004)
Aqualisa upgrades ERP software
Bathroom and shower systems manufacturer Aqualisa Products has successfully upgraded to the latest Fourth Shift release, R7.30.
News from SoftBrands Europe ( 8 October 2004)
New Area Sales Manager for Star
Gregg Williams has been appointed Area Sales Manager for the south of England by sliding-headstock lathe company, Star GB.
News from Star Micronics GB ( 8 October 2004)
250th Hawk system shipped
Vision Engineering has now shipped the 250th Hawk non-contact measuring system. The Hawk was introduced in 2003 as the new flag-ship metrology product. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering ( 8 October 2004)
Thread free, tool free and hassle free
Parker Hannifin has launched a new range of threadless, tool-free fittings for low-pressure applications. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 8 October 2004)
Hydraulic muscle powers prototype haymaker
Parker Hannifin's variable displacement VP1 pump has enabled an enterprising farmer to achieve a novel idea, of combining a flat bed lorry with a standard hay bale loader. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 8 October 2004)
Mobile asset-tracking system is self-powered
A self-powered asset-tracking product remotely monitors and manages truck trailers, freight containers and other mobile assets from a central command centre.
News from Hemisphere GPS ( 8 October 2004)
Pipe expansion machine makes better joints
A high performance pipe expansion machine can achieve professional joints within seconds on a wide range of pipe diameters and without the need for specialised operators.
News from Eckold ( 8 October 2004)
Automatic riveting machine
An Automatic Riveting Machine, from Elscint Automation receives good response from Switchgear and Contactor Manufacturers, with increased productivity.
News from Elscint Automation ( 8 October 2004)
VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Powers Vespa-puter
User Application Article Raid of the Desert Italian Vespa club takes a 2-week trek through the American Southwest with the Vespa-puter enabling navigation and live travelog
News from VIA Technologies ( 8 October 2004)
Details of Next-Generation Isaiah Processor core
VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today revealed details of its next-generation Isaiah processor core.
News from VIA Technologies ( 8 October 2004)
PLM Certification Initiative in South Korea
Dassault Systemes Launches Product Lifecycle Management Certification Initiative in South Korea
News from Dassault Systemes ( 8 October 2004)
Site vulnerability protection
Invensys Process Systems has introduced important new services designed to further enhance the security of the company's Foxboro-brand I/A Series automation systems.
News from Invensys ( 8 October 2004)
BOC Edwards opens European pump facility
BOC Edwards, has opened a new European pump remanufacturing facility at Crawley, West Sussex, as part of their commitment to environmentally-friendly processes.
News from Edwards ( 8 October 2004)
C compilers for embedded micros
New low-cost C compilers for embedded micros from HI-tech, allow high-quality code to be generated in a fraction of the time required for handwritten assembler code.
News from Computer Solutions ( 8 October 2004)
Enhanced data management
LabSoft LIMS v7.14 enhances the data management provided to the user with representative averaging and automatic trend notification features.
News from Computing Solutions ( 8 October 2004)
On-Machine verification demonstration
Delcam will demonstrate it's new version of PowerINSPECT at the Productivity Partnerships 04 event o be hosted by the 600 Centre at its Shepshed site from 19th to 21st October. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 8 October 2004)
VPSEM Gives outstanding performance
The S-3400N variable pressure scanning electron microscope, has new electron optics, detector, pumping system and enhanced sample handling and analysis capabilities, allowing better quality images.
News from Hitachi High-Technologies ( 8 October 2004)
Maximise productivity with parallel synthesis
Do you want to increase sample volume from plates while maintaining throughput? Do you need to maximise productivity? Then take advantage of our trade-in offer. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 8 October 2004)
Really great deal from Mettler Toledo
The Densito 30PX density meter and Refracto 30PX refractometer are easy to use, fast and accurate, both instruments perform automatic temperature compensation and provide results in seconds. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 8 October 2004)
New direction in electrode design
Metrohm Titrodes and MicroTitrodes combine two measuring electrodes into a unique metal/glass combinations electrode. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 8 October 2004)
Transducer capable of high temperatures
Penny + Giles, has launched a new range of contactless in-cylinder linear displacement transducers, designed for hostile conditions nside mobile and static hydro-pneumatic actuators. Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles ( 8 October 2004)
Different approaches to protecting against ammonia
Gas detectors to combat potentially fatal leaks of ammonia have been introduced in Brazil by General Instruments, the Sao Paulo-based distributor of Crowcon products. Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments ( 8 October 2004)
New extension module for DIN rail enclosures
Camden Electronics has introduced a new extended height module and curved cover options for its range of DIN rail mounting enclosures.
News from Camden Electronics ( 7 October 2004)
CoCreate launches subscription licensing
CoCreate Software, a leading provider of 3D CAD and collaboration software, announces that all of its products are now available via full-subscription licensing.
News from CoCreate Software ( 7 October 2004)
Stepper motors use unique magnetisation method
Portescap Turbo Disc stepper motors use an unique magnetisation method for unparalleled stepper performance.
News from Danaher Motion Ltd ( 7 October 2004)
Enhancements to enterprise service automation
Epicor Software Corporation, a leading provider of integrated enterprise software solutions for the mid-market, announces significant functional enhancements to Epicor for Service Enterprises.
News from Epicor ( 7 October 2004)
Elysium announces partnership with MSC
Elysium has announced a partnership agreement with MSC Software who will be working to implement Elysium's portfolio of 3D data translation tools in combination with its high-level VPD software.
News from Elysium ( 7 October 2004)
Toyota upgrades to EMS RFID
The Burnaston, UK facility of Toyota has recently added EMS RFID to its production area without taking poentially catastrophic risks.
News from Escort Memory Systems ( 7 October 2004)
ew Vibration Dampers by Eurotools
Eurotools Italy has manufactured a new kind of vibration dampers.
News from Eurotools ( 7 October 2004)
Isopak helps to teach pharmacists of the future
User Application Article The newly created Department of Pharmacy at Kingston University London has recently purchased a single punch tablet press from Isopak.
News from Isopak ( 7 October 2004)
Flowmeter makes plastic fantastic
User Application Article Capacitive electromagnetic flowmeters from Krohne have been installed by European Vinyls Corporation (EVC) to control accurately the manufacture of its Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).
News from Krohne ( 7 October 2004)
Flowmeters ensure Camembert is full of flavour
User Application Article A German cheese producer is using Krohne's Optimass Coriolis flowmeters to ensure the Camembert it produces is matured evenly and consistently.
News from Krohne ( 7 October 2004)
Hand holding for anxious technophobes
Oasys, the software house of Arup, has a solution to the problem and offers a free trial version, and handholding support, for its Mail Manager e-mail filing software.
News from Oasys ( 7 October 2004)
Manhattan Associates releases EPC Manager
Manhattan Associates has officially announced the release of its EPC Manager supply chain execution and optimisation software.
News from Manhattan Associates ( 7 October 2004)
Drum filter for coolant liquids
The Spring is a self-cleaning ecological filter, adapted to the most varied applications.
News from Mist Control Systems ( 7 October 2004)
New electrode for non-aqueous titration
The Metrohm Solvotrode combination pH glass electrode has been specially designed for use with non-aqueous acid-base titrations. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 7 October 2004)
Multi purpose worktables and sub-frames
The Isel versatile work/machine tables and sub-frames are suitable as worktops, or configurable for precise and safe clamping of devices.
News from Micromech ( 7 October 2004)
Balances and probes replace weighting bottles
User Application Article A quartet of laboratory products from Mettler Toledo has made a clean sweep at leading chemical manufacturer Clover Chemicals Ltd. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 7 October 2004)
Track Stray Light with Starna
Technical Background Article Stray light (also known as Stray Radiant Power Ratio or SRPR) is an easily undetected source of error in UV-visible spectrophotometry.
News from Starna Scientific ( 7 October 2004)
Fabrics for plastic injection moulding
New engineered materials help automotive manufacturers increase efficiencies, lower costs and offer improved part mouldability.
News from Polymer Group ( 7 October 2004)
New 2004 Safetyshop catalogue published
Working days lost due to injuries caused by slips, trips and falls cost employers GBP300 million a year.
News from Signs and Labels ( 7 October 2004)
Power generation gets magnetic support
User Application Article SKF has provided magnetic bearing technology that supports the rotating parts of a new 1.2MW high-speed generator. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 7 October 2004)
CyboSoft control technology integrated with Sixnet
Sixnet is introducing CyboCon IPM software that is a successful integration of CyboSoft's Model Free Adaptive (MFA) control technology into Sixnet's IPM open system platform. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet ( 7 October 2004)
Webplan RapidResponse on Intel Itanium Processors
User Application Article Jabil Circuit has successfully deployed Webplan RapidResponse on Intel Itanium processors to in order to ensure rapid response across their global supply chain.
News from Webplan ( 7 October 2004)
Tags embedded into self-adhesive labels
Worldlabel.com patents a process for accurate embedding of RFID tags (Chips) into self-adhesive paper labels, both reducing costs effectively and with increased reliability and consistency.
News from Worldlabel.com ( 7 October 2004)
Matching drives with control and sensing equipment
Technical Background Article Integration is the key to drive system growth in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) ( 7 October 2004)
German economy not dead
Akea, the machine producer represented in the UK by Wealdown, has just received an order for five years worth of machines from a German manufacturer.
News from Wealdown and Akea ( 7 October 2004)
Horizontal borer produces precision pivot holes
Wealdown and Akea have recently supplied to a major UK and worldwide excavator manufacturer, a two axis CNC controlled horizontal borer
News from Wealdown and Akea ( 7 October 2004)
Machine building and preventive maintenance
For companies who need to perform maintenance and repairs on a scheduled basis or where shutdowns or holiday periods are the only option, Willturn Engineering offers a complete service.
News from Willturn Engineering Services ( 7 October 2004)
Miniature alumina ceramic components
Morgan Advanced Ceramics (MAC), a leading manufacturer of innovative ceramic, glass, metal, and engineered coating solutions, offers miniature, dry-pressed alumina
News from Morgan Technical Ceramics ( 7 October 2004)
Manual/CNC mill satisfies quality criteria
User Application Article An XYZ Edge 1500 manual/CNC turret mill has recently been installed by Maycast-Nokes Precision Engineering to cut down the setting and run times for small batch work. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools ( 7 October 2004)
Flows and stocks integrated with SAP
User Application Article Alcatel Spare Part Management Centre in France achieved integration of Automated management of physical flows and stocks in SAP, through the SAP Console environment.
News from Zetes ( 7 October 2004)
More than 70 customers choose Lilly Software
User Application Article Lilly Software Associates says that since January this year more than 70 new customers - in Europe and the USA - have purchased the former's VISUAL Business Intelligence software module.
News from Infor ( 7 October 2004)
VIA and LocustWorld Secure Wireless Mesh Networks
High-Speed Encryption On-die security features in the latest VIA processors enable AES Encryption at blistering speeds from LocustWorlds MeshAP-Pro
News from VIA Technologies ( 7 October 2004)
VIA Announces K8T890
VIA K8T890 Series chipsets open up the AMD64 processor platform to PCI Express, providing the bandwidth needed for todays most demanding applications and the headroom needed for future growth
News from VIA Technologies ( 7 October 2004)
Aspen Signs Definitive Transaction with Honeywell
AspenTech to retain rights to Hyprotech technology; transaction subject to 30-day public comment period.
News from Aspen Technology ( 7 October 2004)
Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status for Syspro
Syspro has announced that it is the first and only Microsoft ISV Partner to achieve Gold Certified Partner status in the ISV/Software Solutions category.
News from K3 Business Technology Group ( 7 October 2004)
MSI Integrators added to Distribution Program
Exstream Software has entered into a distribution agreement with MSI Systems Integrators, a leading integrator of comprehensive information technology solutions headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
News from Exstream Software ( 7 October 2004)
Biomeridian - A New Brand For Biotech
BioMeridian aims to bring the advantages of quality control and better traceability to more laboratories by selling direct to end-users or via specialist distributors at a competitive price.
News from Absolute Vision ( 7 October 2004)
Elfab Extends Its Global Reach
Authorization from SELO from the People's Republic of China, is the most recent addition to Elfab's accreditations, joining approvals already in place from the USA,and the Russian Federation.
News from Elfab ( 7 October 2004)
Pressure-Relief For Hygienic Applications
Hygienic Opti-Gard's advanced detection and flexibility offer significant benefits to all those involved in the specification, purcha se and operation of pressure-management systems.
News from Elfab ( 7 October 2004)
Waterproof Pocket Tester
ECTestr and TDSTestr from Eutech feature bigger dual display LCD and new features include large format display, unique ribbed design for better grip and anti-roll function.
News from Eutech Instruments ( 7 October 2004)
LGC Wins Contract With GE Infrastructrue
LGC, has won a significant contract with the Sentinel to provide water sample analysis for the detection of corrosion in domestic central heating systems.
News from LGC ( 7 October 2004)
Biodiesel a new opportunity
As more manufacturing sites are built and subsequent need for quality checking of Biodiesel have increased, Metrohm have seen an increase in demand for Rancimat Oxidative Stability analysis. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 7 October 2004)
Band Monitoring Solution Provides Support
The Pixelmetrix DigiCipherâ-II transport stream processor expands full support to the DVStation monitoring platform to create an all-in-one preventive monitoring solution.
News from Pixelmetrix Corp ( 7 October 2004)
End-to-end Visualization and Management
Pixelmetrix and DiviTech bring complete visibility of broadcast operations via a Unified Service Management platform.
News from Pixelmetrix Corp ( 7 October 2004)
Digital Program Insertion Monitoring
Version 4.0 of the standard DVStation software displays and decodes DPI messages and is based on the new standard, ANSI/SCTE 35 2001.
News from Pixelmetrix Corp ( 7 October 2004)
Automatic Monitoring of DVB-T
Using a unique approach whereby the Impulse Response of Multiple Transmitters locked are monitored, the Pixelmetrix DVStation can automatically detect if any COFDM transmitter loses synchronization
News from Pixelmetrix Corp ( 7 October 2004)
2 Terabyte Transport Stream Recorder
The DVStor family gives the operator a simple and cost effective tool to have access to the complete MPEG-2 Transport Stream, a feature essential in detecting problems.
News from Pixelmetrix Corp ( 7 October 2004)
Pixelmetrix and Harris at IBC
Pixelmetrix and Harris Corporation will jointly demonstrate a comprehensive broadcast infrastructure and monitoring system built around the NetVXä broadcast platform and DVStation at IBC 2004.
News from Pixelmetrix Corp ( 7 October 2004)
Broadcaster ORF Selects Pixelmetrix DVStation
User Application Article the Österreichische Rundfunk, has selected the Pixelmetrix DVStation monitoring platform to continuously monitor the quality of their video links.
News from Pixelmetrix Corp ( 7 October 2004)
Value Added Reseller for Argos Video
IneoQuest Technologies has announced signing of an agreement appointing Pixelmetrix Corporation as a Value Added Reseller partner of their newly released Argus Video over IP Monitoring System.
News from Pixelmetrix Corp ( 7 October 2004)
Interface modules ideal for CATV operators
A set of three QAM interface modules provide real time RF monitoring of key RF performance parameters according to ITU-J.83 Annex A (DVB-C), Annex B (N. America), and Annex C (Japan).
News from Pixelmetrix Corp ( 7 October 2004)
Polymeric based columns for high temperature
Seleritys polaratherm achieves optimal separation results when combined with divinylbenzene-based columns.
News from Selerity Technologies ( 7 October 2004)
Laser Marking For Transparent Products
Following the highly successful launch of DataLase earlier this year, Sherwood Technology launch DataLase Clear, the definitive solution for laser-marking transparent products.
News from DataLase ( 7 October 2004)
Radar Level Transmitter At A Competitive Price
Pegasus 2 wire loop powered non-contact radar level transmitters offer superior reliability and are available with both rod and horn antenna to provide level measurement.
News from Mobrey Measurement ( 7 October 2004)
Multichanel Verification System
The MVS Multichanel Verification System from Technopath is the first commercially available system for calibrating automated liquid handling equipments.
News from Technopath ( 7 October 2004)
New earmuffs aimed at specialist applications
Building on its popular noise blocking and sound management earmuff brands, Bilsom is introducing several new models to meet a wide range of specialty applications.
News from Bilsom ( 7 October 2004)
Customised wrench and power tool checking
User Application Article At the Triumph motorcycle factory in Hinckley, Crane Electronics' TorqueStar Opta torque indicators and data collectors are being used to calibrate click wrenches and power tools. Brochure Available
News from Crane Electronics ( 6 October 2004)
Innovative approach to two hand control systems
In Safeball, Jokab Safety has a revolutionary approach to one and two hand control devices.
News from Jokab Safety UK ( 6 October 2004)
Lightning response from Messagemaker Displays
User Application Article When lightening struck the central information systems and TV monitor screens at Snow Hill station in Birmingham it left passengers wondering which train was going where and when!
News from Vision-Text Messagemaker ( 6 October 2004)
Climate Change - inertia not an option
Experts at utilities specialists McKinnon and Clarke are warning that unless UK industry takes responsibility for its energy wastage, the problems could have greater implications.
News from McKinnon and Clarke ( 6 October 2004)
MMMA council member changes
Following the 2004 AGM the Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association (MMMA) has elected three new council members.
News from Metalforming Machinery Makers Association ( 6 October 2004)
The only electrode for drinking water analysis
In drinking water analysis, a considerable error can be produced if an incorrect value is measured at the start of the titration or at the endpoint. Using the Aquatrode plus will eliminate it. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 6 October 2004)
Oxy-fuel process extends beyond cutting
Technical Background Article Compared with some other cutting and welding processes, the oxy-fuel process is remarkably easy to use. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products ( 6 October 2004)
Quadrant Plastic Composites receives AVK-TV award
Quadrant Plastic Composites (QPC) has been presented with the AVK-TV innovation award for work with GMT and lightweight composites.
News from Quadrant EPP ( 6 October 2004)
Packaging technology shown at in-house exhibition
Visitors from food and pharmaceutical companies across Europe experienced the cutting edge of packaging technology at the Sigpack Systems in-house show.
News from Bosch SIG Pack Systems ( 6 October 2004)
Siebel SDQ Validation for Trillium
Harte-Hanks Trillium Software Successfully Integrates Trillium Software System Version 7 with Siebel Data Quality Connector
News from Trillium Software ( 6 October 2004)
Acrosser Releases AR-B1791
Acrosser Releases AR-B1791 Embedded ATX Gaming Computer Board
News from Acrosser ( 6 October 2004)
Williams Medical Supplies Utilises SolidEdge
User Application Article Williams Medical Supplies Utilises UGS' Solid Edge CAD Software to Deliver Innovative Designs
News from Solid Edge ( 6 October 2004)
VIA Releases PadLock SDK for Windows
Easy to use Software Development Kit assists third party developers in integrating support for the VIA PadLock Hardware Security Suite
News from VIA Technologies ( 6 October 2004)
VIA Rocks with the Geeks at Gnomedex 4.0
VIA hosts a live recording event to demonstrate how an everyday PC can become a powerful recording studio with a VIA Vinyl Envy high definition audio controller
News from VIA Technologies ( 6 October 2004)
Simulation software For Zeiss CMMs
Simulation technology specialist, Applied Computing and Engineering announces 'CMM Simulator', program verification and simulation system for testing Zeiss CMMs
News from Applied Computing and Engineering ( 6 October 2004)
Lattice Semiconductor To To Support Fujitsu
User Application Article Lattice Semiconductor Corporation has announced an agreement to advance US$125 million in support of the new 300mm silicon wafer fab being constructed by Fujitsu Limited in Mie, Japan.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK ( 6 October 2004)
Lattice And Mentor Graphics Partnership
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation and Mentor Graphics Corporation have announced a multi-year extension and expansion of their OEM agreement for Mentor Graphics' synthesis and simulation tools.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK ( 6 October 2004)
The Hottest QC Software Available For Titration
Tiamo from Metrohm is a control and database software for titrators, dosing devices and sample changers that allows complete laboratory automation. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 6 October 2004)
Intelligent Dosing And Dispensing In The QC Lab
The 846 Dosing Interface is a control unit for up to four dosing elements and can be used to expand existing Metrohm systems but also deals with any liquid handling task in the laboratory. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 6 October 2004)
Solutions For The Pharmaceutical Industry
Recent software enhancements to QSI's WinLIMS package provide additional tools to aid regulatory adherence for pharmaceutical companies
News from Quality Systems International (UK) ( 6 October 2004)
Aetna UK sets shrink-wrapping record.
User Application Article Shrink wrapping machine was delivered, commissioned and in full operation within one week to wrap a set of spanners in a presentation case using a high quality shrink film.
News from Aetna UK ( 6 October 2004)
Single detector monitors four gases
The new MultiPro multi-gas detector from Biosystems provides real-time readings of up to four gases with one-button operation.
News from Biosystems ( 6 October 2004)
Consolidation of respiratory protection brands
Survivair and Willson, two of the best-known brands in respiratory protection, have announced the consolidation of their product lines in the Americas.
News from Survivair ( 6 October 2004)
New collaborative education webstore
Together with with Eduserv Athens, Adept Scientific is providing personalised product offers via a single sign-on facility to their education WWebStore for any visitor with an Eduserv Athens account. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 5 October 2004)
Integrated drive combines motion and muscle
The Soloist is a new full-featured single axis motion/machine controller combined with a direct-on-line power supply and integral drive. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech ( 5 October 2004)
Gearboxes replaced with modern equivalents
Thames Water have replaced heliocentric gearboxes on fixed bridge scrapers at a fraction of the cost.
News from Brevini ( 5 October 2004)
No-analogue Test Suite for Palm OS testing
Bug Huntress QA Group has released the full commercial version of BugHuntress Test Suite, a pioneering tool for automated testing.
News from Bug Huntress QA Group ( 5 October 2004)
Comtech hits fastest 50 again
Comtech, one of the North's fastest growing Technology Companies, has been placed within the Deloitte Northern Region Technology Fast 50 Awards for the secod year running.
News from Comtech M2M ( 5 October 2004)
Enhanced wireless modem for M2M
Comtech announces the æWEB Lite GSM/GPRS modem module, an enhanced TCP/IP wireless modem designed for OEM Machine-to-Machine (M2M) applications.
News from Comtech M2M ( 5 October 2004)
Comtech joins forces with Sony Ericsson
At the M2M Europe Expo 2004 Comtech has been invited to demonstrate enabling M2M solutions on the Sony Ericsson stand.
News from Comtech M2M ( 5 October 2004)
Cawford Collets appoints additional sales manager
Andrew Waters has joined Crawfords as a programme of expansion to the sales team takes effect.
News from Crawford Collets ( 5 October 2004)
Castrol means business for merged distributor
The recently merged JSL Bearbreak Limited is now the largest independent engineering solutions distributor in the West Midlands.
News from Castrol UK ( 5 October 2004)
Connecting engineers together
The latest version of the Delmia product lifecycle management (PLM) solution for digital development of factory and production processes has been announced.
News from Delmia ( 5 October 2004)
Day-to-day details bogs workers down
More than half (59%) of workers in manufacturing want to be more productive but feel they get too bogged down in dealing with day-to-day detail.
News from BERR (Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform) ( 5 October 2004)
New developments in laser sintering
Eos, the manufacturer of laser-sintering machines, will announce new developments to its laser-sintering systems, materials and resulting applications at this year's Euromold.
News from EOS Electro Optical Systems ( 5 October 2004)
New pneumatics stockist in SE London/Kent
Pneutronics, a new industrial distribution company based in Tonbridge and specialising in pneumatic and electrical automation, has been appointed a Festo 'Premier Stockist'. Brochure Available
News from Festo ( 5 October 2004)
Magnom cleans up furnace fuel
User Application Article A Magnom Process Unit was installed downstream of the filters and inspected after six weeks at Towngas, a Hong Kong based utility company which was having problems with contamination.
News from Fluid Conditioning Systems ( 5 October 2004)
Information services on the up
In 2003, FIZ Karlsruhe with its high-quality sci-tech content and enhanced information services has succeeded in maintaining its leading market position. Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe ( 5 October 2004)
Pilot project lays foundations for science
FIZ Karlsruhe and the German MPS (Max Planck Society) are to jointly develop a new integrated information and publication platform for web-based collaborative scientific work. Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe ( 5 October 2004)
Five-axis vertical machining centre with turning
The Supermiller 400 has expansion capability to a five-axis machining centre with turning capability. Brochure Available
News from Mori Seiki UK ( 5 October 2004)
Dynamic analysis and DCG for machine tools
Mori Seiki uses finite element methods to model the behaviour of its machines under cutting conditions at the design stage. Brochure Available
News from Mori Seiki UK ( 5 October 2004)
Lateral thinking means that 2 and 2 makes 5
User Application Article A bit of lateral thinking from Pollard means that one of its aerospace customers achieved some significant benefits from 5-axis machining. Brochure Available
News from Mori Seiki UK ( 5 October 2004)
FTI Celebrates 15th Anniversary
1 October 2004 marked the 15th Anniversary of Forming Technologies (FTI), incorporated in 1989 by Ken Jones and Dr Medhat Karima.
News from Forming Technologies ( 5 October 2004)
New President for GAMBICA
GAMBICA has announced the appointment of Colin Perry, Chairman, LTE Scientific Ltd, as its President for the year 2004/05.
News from Gambica ( 5 October 2004)
Danish retailer saves bacon with Geac
User Application Article One of Denmark's biggest retailers invests with the Geac Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system to help it compete with major global fashion brands.
News from Geac Enterprise Solutions ( 5 October 2004)
Expansion planned for PDQ following MBO
A management buyout in GTMA member, PDQ Engineering, will allows it to grow the business while continuing to offer customers the skills and service they have grown to expect.
News from GTMA ( 5 October 2004)
Optimised design of subsea pipelines
User Application Article Mitsui Babcock, in its work on design validation and testing of sub-sea oil pipelines, has selected HBM's strain gauges and Catman data analysis equipment. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK ( 5 October 2004)
More options for thermal calibration
Two new models of the ATC Series have been added to the extensive range from Jofra.
News from Hawco ( 5 October 2004)
Airbus contract win cements partnership
Slough-based Icore Europe has been awarded a significant long-term contract with Airbus UK.
News from Icore International ( 5 October 2004)
Syspro helps Panaz get fresh designs
User Application Article A 24-user Syspro system from Information Engineering is set to help fabric design and print company Panaz improve control of its operation.
News from Information Engineering ( 5 October 2004)
InkJet earns ISO 9001:2000 certification
A supplier of low cost, high quality inks and replacement parts to the coding and marking industry, has been certified ISO 9001:2000 by Perry Johnson Registrars.
News from InkJet ( 5 October 2004)
ITC cuts costs at aerospace manufacturer
User Application Article A rationalisation of tooling suppliers has enabled aerospace subcontractor IPE to cut its tooling spend by approximately 35% through reduced stocking.
News from ITC Tooling ( 5 October 2004)
Waste Not, Want Not
User Application Article Maximising the yield from a beer barrel is something every pint drinker can identify with.
News from Industrial Gas Springs ( 5 October 2004)
Pure waterjet head cuts gaskets, foams
A new pure waterjet cutting head in the Aqualine range for new and existing machines, aimed at gaskets, foam products and food production applications.
News from KMT Waterjet Systems ( 5 October 2004)
Mclaren and Autodesk to host online seminar
McLaren Software and Autodesk will host an exclusive online seminar on 6 October to discuss and demonstrate the McLaren Enterprise Engineer applications suite and Autodesk DWF.
News from McLaren Software ( 5 October 2004)
Low-resistance testing - Megger tells all
Comprehensive guidance on performing low-resistance measurements is provided by a new publication available free-of-charge from test and measurement expert, Megger. Brochure Available
News from Megger ( 5 October 2004)
Particle shape measurement using digital images
Fully automated digital image analysis techniques to determine particle shape and size have meant that particle shape measurement is being used increasingly in routine applications. Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments ( 5 October 2004)
Rotary encoder deals with harsh environments
Micronor's new MR312 ZapFree incremental rotary encoder (patent pending) is claimed to be the world's first commercially-available, entirely passive encoder for rotation sensing applications. Brochure Available
News from Micronor ( 5 October 2004)
pH measurement in foodstuffs
The measurement of pH in the food industry has historically been fraught with problems. With its specialist range of pH electrodes, Metrohm claim to have the perfect solution. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 5 October 2004)
Festive Cheers!
Technical Background Article Analysis of Alcoholic Beverages with Metrohm - the only company that provides all the relevant ion analysis technologies under one roof; for example Ion Chromatography (IC) and Voltammetry. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 5 October 2004)
Low ionic strength pH measurement
The Aquatrode Plus from Metrohm has been specifically designed for pH measurement in low conductivity waters and weakly buffered solutions. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 5 October 2004)
Mettler Toledo preferred supplier for AstraZeneca
User Application Article After solving a downtime problem, AstraZeneca has chosen a preferred supplier and its equipment is now standard on site. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 5 October 2004)
MHI to participate in development of Trent engine
MHI to participate in development of the Rolls-Royce Aero-engine For Boeing 7E7.
News from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries ( 5 October 2004)
Perforating products perfectly
Mevaco Vario is the name of a production technology developed specially for perforating products in industry.
News from Nova Metals ( 5 October 2004)
Remote contact for Citizens when unmanned
Up to 10 Citizen CNC sliding head automatic lathes with Windows-based control system software can now be remotely monitored through unmanned production periods. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK ( 5 October 2004)
UK fastener specialist looks to Germany
Northern Precision, the specialist single-source supplier of fasteners, is now looking to expand further into Europe by appointing a distributor in Germany.
News from Northern Precision ( 5 October 2004)
New oil for wind farms
Oel-Held is introducing a new polyalphaolefine hydraulic/gear oil specifically designed for use in off-shore wind farms.
News from Oel-Held (UK) ( 5 October 2004)
Omiterm signal conditioning range reviewed
Described as the smallest range of products covering the largest range of applications, Omniflex has put 35 years of signal conditioning experience into the Omniterm B Series. Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) ( 5 October 2004)
Test probe's location pin prevents rotation
The new P309/G test probe from Peak Test Services incorporates a location pin fixed horizontally below the probe head to prevent rotation during assembly.
News from Peak Test Services ( 5 October 2004)
Solving Process Problems with Profibus
A seminar to show why Profibus is used so extensively in Process and Hybrid Industry applications and how it addresses the key issues facing the process industry.
News from Profibus Group ( 5 October 2004)
The correct way to Profibus Installation
The Irish Profibus Competency Centre (PCC) is running a Profibus Installers course aimed at individuals who are involved in operating Profibus networks.
News from Profibus Group ( 5 October 2004)
ARC White Paper confirms Benefits of Profibus
A new white paper of the ARC Advisory Group, "The Value Proposition of Profibus in the Hybrid Industries," confirms the benefits of using Profibus in process-related applications.
News from Profibus Group ( 5 October 2004)
Brochure assists enclosure selection
A new publication is available to help engineers to quickly decide on which enclosure is suitable for their application.
News from Phoenix Electronics Distribution ( 5 October 2004)
New range of industrial connectors released
A new range of industrial RJ45 and M12 connectors is available in IP20, IP65, IP67 and IP68 variants.
News from Phoenix Electronics Distribution ( 5 October 2004)
MCERTS for Bernath TOC analysers
MCERTS certification has been awarded to Bernath's Model 3006 and the EuroFID analyser for Total Organic Carbon emission measurements.
News from Quantitech ( 5 October 2004)
Stockholder upgrades sawing capability
Subcontractors are receiving a better service from Weston-super-Mare stockholder, Alloys Services, following installation of a larger, more efficient CNC bandsawing machine from Kasto.
News from Kasto ( 5 October 2004)
Big news for small parts machining
To further increase manufacturing productivity when small part machining using sliding head machine tools, Sandvik Coromant has announced further tooling and insert developments.
News from Sandvik Coromant UK ( 5 October 2004)
More with less from parting and grooving
Sandvik Coromant has introduced a new parting and grooving tooling solution that offers the user the potential for undertaking multiple operations with the minimum number of tools and blades.
News from Sandvik Coromant UK ( 5 October 2004)
Gas spring with corrosion resistance
Stabilus' new Lift-O-Mat Inox combines maximum functionality with corrosion resistance.
News from Stabilus ( 5 October 2004)
Bottle drying dilemma solved
Secomak has helped Highland Spring solve a bottle drying dilemma at its state-of-the-art Perthshire bottling plant. Brochure Available
News from Secomak ( 5 October 2004)
Major film manufacturer shrinks energy bill
User Application Article Air knives from Secomak are now in use at Curwood Packaging Ltd, one of the largest manufacturers of barrier shrink films to the food processing industry. Brochure Available
News from Secomak ( 5 October 2004)
Dryer speeds potato processing
User Application Article A Secomak air knife drying system and turbo blower has been employed at MBM Potatoes, for use at its Shrewsbury potato processing facility. Brochure Available
News from Secomak ( 5 October 2004)
Leakproof poultry packs geet the bird
User Application Article A packaging system that provides completely sealed leakproof packages of whole birds has been developed by Secomak. Brochure Available
News from Secomak ( 5 October 2004)
New drying demonstration and trial centre
Thanks to Secomak's new Demonstration and Trial centre, customers can try out Secomak's dryers, air knives, blowers, and shrink-wrapping packages without charge, before they buy. Brochure Available
News from Secomak ( 5 October 2004)
Drying system eliminates windscreen defects
User Application Article When Pilkington found that a new laser-based windscreen defect detection system was compromised by water droplets remaining after cleaning, they called in process dying specialist Secomak. Brochure Available
News from Secomak ( 5 October 2004)
Bottle marking at Lever Faberge
User Application Article Secomak's Powerstrip System for moisture removal is in use at Lever Faberge's Fabric Softener Manufacturing Site, Port Sunlight, Wirral. Brochure Available
News from Secomak ( 5 October 2004)
Alfmeier implements lean enterprise automation
SoftBrands has announced the successful implementation of the company's lean automation software product Demand Stream at automotive components and systems manufacturer Alfmeier Corporation.
News from SoftBrands Europe ( 5 October 2004)
Free safety workshops from Schmersal and Laidler
A series of free Safety Workshops offered by machine safety specialists Schmersal and Laidler Associates will cover all aspects of machinery safety.
News from Schmersal UK ( 5 October 2004)
Stay safe on site With Safetyshop
The new Safetyshop catalogue from Signs and Labels features numerous products to help you ensure the safety of your construction workers.
News from Signs and Labels ( 5 October 2004)
600 Group commits to British manufacturing
While the focus of attention in British manufacturing continues to be the loss of work to off-shore locations, particularly the Far East, 600 Group remains committed to manufacturing in the UK.
News from 600 Group ( 5 October 2004)
Unicut Precision buys component cleaning system
Subcontract small mill/turned parts specialist Unicut Precision of Welwyn Garden City has installed a Durr Ecoclean Minio 85C compact washing machine.
News from StarragHeckert UK ( 5 October 2004)
Sales success for production planning software
User Application Article Recent sales successes for Tecnomatix demonstrate increasing awareness of the vital role of computer modelling in product planning.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies ( 5 October 2004)
Tool grinder wins selection after MACH show
User Application Article Raynor Tool Services used MACH 2004 to weigh up its shortlisted preferences in the hunt for a new CNC tool and cutter grinding machine.
News from Walter GB ( 5 October 2004)
Wyko? Iko? It's all the same to me
Wyko has been appointed as the only official UK national end user partner for the Iko brand of needle bearings and cylindrical roller bearings. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK ( 5 October 2004)
Pre-sintered preforms for engine repair
Morgan Advanced Ceramics offers Wesgo Pre-Sintered Preforms (PSP) for aerospace engine repair, where the low porosity eliminates braze repair shrinkage.
News from Morgan Technical Ceramics ( 5 October 2004)
Supply partnerships key to aerospace group success
The family-owned, GBP55 million turnover RLC Group, which comprises Ronaldsway Aircraft Company, Langford Lodge Engineering and Callender Aeropart, made its official debut at the 2004 Farnborough. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK ( 5 October 2004)
RFID printers and coders pass tests
Zebra Technologies has passed the mandatory EPCglobal hardware interoperability tests for its radio frequency identification (RFID) printers/encoders.
News from Zebra Technologies ( 5 October 2004)
Less costly alternative to ballscrews
Roh'lix linear actuators from Zero-Max convert rotary motion to linear travel and carry loads at speeds up to 70 inches per second depending on size. Brochure Available
News from Zero-Max ( 5 October 2004)
RF tags embedded in traditional paper labels
A new RFID enabled label printer has been launched by Auto-ID solutions company DataScan Systems.
News from DataScan Systems ( 5 October 2004)
PLC Alarm Monitoring and Reporting Applications
KBA Systems Develop PLC Alarm Monitoring and Reporting Applications
News from Indamation Solutions ( 5 October 2004)
AccuMed Chooses ORION Pharma
User Application Article ICICI Infotech has announced that its second generation ERP product, ORION@Pharma, has been selected by AccuMed Inc to streamline its supply chain, from manufacturing to retailers.
News from 3i Infotech ( 5 October 2004)
Machines 'Talk' And It Pays To 'Listen'
User Application Article The Condition Monitoring division of Stockport based AV Technology (AVT) has been awarded an important predictive maintenance contract by Anglesey Aluminium Metal.
News from AV Technology ( 5 October 2004)
Airflow Anemometer Calibration Rig Upgrade
The exisitng CTC Large wind tunnel which is predominantly used for large duct flow mesaurement devices has now been upgraded to offer a small diameter high speed section.
News from Calibration Trade Centre ( 5 October 2004)
Extensive Selection Of Platform Floor Scales
Central Carolina Scale has just finished updating its fall product offerings-- and the final result is the best, most complete selection of platform floor scales you will find.
News from Central Carolina Scale ( 5 October 2004)
Feanor At Instrutec 2004
Feanor invites visitors of Instrutec 2004 exhibition in Tallinn (Estonia) to get more information on research projects supported by the European Union 6th Framework Program FP6.
News from Feanor ( 5 October 2004)
Verifying Electro-Hydraulic Control Systems
A handheld Fluke ScopeMeter oscilloscope with LCD display technology is the ideal solution to provide insight into system circuit behaviour. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 5 October 2004)
Sample Changer For Routine Laboratory Applications
Rising demands in the laboratory and larger sample numbers call for a simple solution to master the increased workload, the Metrohm 824 Easy Sample Changer is the solution. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 5 October 2004)
FFT Cores Dramatically Increase Performance Ranges
RF Engines will demonstrate their industry leading Fast Fourier Transform cores at the GSPx Embedded Solutions Event in Santa Clara, CA from 28-30 September 2004.
News from RF Engines ( 5 October 2004)
LCR Meter Extends To Surface-Mount Components
The LCR400 precision LCR bridge from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) is now available with high-quality 4-terminal tweezers for measuring surface-mount components.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 5 October 2004)
New Java Wapaka MIDlet
Digital Airways introduces Wapaka MIDlet, the version of its Wapaka micro-browser that exists in the form of a component to be integrated to a MIDlet.
News from Digital Airways ( 4 October 2004)
New board appointment at Epic Data
Epic data announces appointment to its board of directors
News from Epic Data International ( 4 October 2004)
Distribution Agreement With Memec
Altium Japan KK, a subsidiary of Altium a developer of Windows-based electronics design software, has announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Memec Japan.
News from Altium ( 4 October 2004)
Enhanced Version Of Tasking
Altium a developer of Windows-based electronics design software, has released a new version of its Tasking C166/ST10 software development toolset.
News from Altium ( 4 October 2004)
Campspec Tests Nato's True Colours
User Application Article Camspec have developed a special version of their standard M350 UV-visible spectrophotometer to check reflectance properties of paints, fabrics and other camouflage materials used by NATO.
News from Camspec ( 4 October 2004)
Curvaceous Targets North America With New Agent
Curvaceous Software has appointed Stochos of Schenectady, New York as a new North American Agent. Brochure Available
News from Curvaceous Software ( 4 October 2004)
Metris Intensifies Its Focus On Asia
Metris continues the expansion of its Asian reseller network to keep pace with the growing demand in Asian region. Brochure Available
News from Metris ( 4 October 2004)
Determination Of Water In Sweets
Technical Background Article A Karl Fischer Homogeniser System can be used to find water content in sweets, discussed here by Metrohm. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 4 October 2004)
Keeping Recycling On Track
Two Self 800 weighing control systems supplied by leading weighing experts Weightron Bilanciai are playing a crucial role in Greater Manchester's ambitious waste recycling program.
News from Weightron Bilanciai ( 4 October 2004)
New Laser-Sintering Products And Applications
EOS will launch new developments to their laser-sintering systems, materials and resulting applications at this year's EuroMold.
News from EOS Electro Optical Systems ( 4 October 2004)
Report on fork lift truck safety conference
The FLTA's annual safety conference was highly successful and covered a wide variety of topics thanks to the speakers from industry and the HSE.
News from Fork Lift Truck Association ( 4 October 2004)
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