News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 10 October
to Saturday 16 October 2004
Filtration systems for at-the-source dust
Bigneat introduces Cleantec filtration systems for at-the-source dust and fume removal, contributing to fresher air in the laboratory and factory.
News from Bigneat Containment Technology (15 October 2004)
BSI expands Kitemark into fire products area
BSI Products Services, the testing and certification division of the BSI Group, has announced a deal which sees the prestigious BSI Kitemark expand its coverage within the fire products market.
News from BSI Product Services (15 October 2004)
Record results at IMTS
Crawford Collets and Pratt Burnerd International report excellent exhibition results from the IMTS show in Chicago, USA.
News from Crawford Collets (15 October 2004)
No crystals in DSM's stereolithography resins
DSM Somos continues to avoid use of crystalline materials in reinforced SL products due to potential health hazards. Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (15 October 2004)
Production-grade prototypes, rapid manufacturing
User Application Article Rapid tooling and prototype manufacturer Valla is satisfying demanding new applications with Somos ProtoFunctional Materials. Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (15 October 2004)
Website adds value for customers
User Application Article In today's internet information environment, the service provided to customers via a company website is increasingly important to the overall success of a project. Brochure Available
News from EMKA UK (15 October 2004)
Latest junction box aids interconnecting load cell
HBM has introduced a stainless steel version of its junction box for interconnecting up to four strain gauge load cells. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (15 October 2004)
Call to curb climate change?
McKinnon and Clarke is calling on international industry to help curb climate change.
News from McKinnon and Clarke (15 October 2004)
USB-based DAQ modules catalogue
Measurement Computing Corporation has released its new "USB-based DAQ" catalogue, which describes the Personal Measurement and Measurement Advantage series DAQ modules.
News from Measurement Computing (15 October 2004)
An extra person to deal with red tape?
According to an SME survey carried out by the Engineering and Machinery Alliance (EAMA) for HM Treasury Regulatory Review, SME manufacturers have to employ an extra person to handle red tape.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (15 October 2004)
Matrix Machine Tools appoints Technical Director
Matrix Machine Tools (Coventry) Ltd, which was relaunched by a Management Buy-Out in May this year, has appointed Mike Page as Technical Director.
News from Matrix Machine Tool (Coventry) (15 October 2004)
Contactless temperature sensing
Omron has just introduced a new infrared thermosensor that provides an accurate, highly stable and cost-effective way to measure the temperature of objects. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (15 October 2004)
Extensive family of safety light curtains
Pilz is launching the PSEN op 2/4 series of Type 2 and Type 4 safety light curtains, optoelectronic safety devices meet the requirements of EN 61496-1: 1997.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (15 October 2004)
New press brake costs less than a used machine
User Application Article Searle Manufacturing has been systematically replacing six press brakes in the standard products manufacturing cell at its Fareham factory. Brochure Available
News from Press and Shear Machinery (15 October 2004)
Crane performance lifted by non-slip nylon
User Application Article The Fassi Group, one of Europe's foremost manufacturers of hydraulic cranes, found its material solution in Nylatron 703 XL plate.
News from Quadrant EPP (15 October 2004)
Winder Transformers pass stringent quality tests
User Application Article Winder Electrical is celebrating in Leeds after announcing that four of its transformers have passed some of the most stringent quality tests in the business.
News from Winder Power (15 October 2004)
Oil containers are easy to handle
User Application Article A range of oil containers feature a two handled design for ease of handling and pouring and incorporate a visi-stripe and anti-glugging pouring spout.
News from RPC Group (15 October 2004)
Surge protection capacitors gain TUV certification
User Application Article Syfer Technology's tiny, yet high-capacitance, Y2/X1 compliant surge protection capacitors have gained TUV certification.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (15 October 2004)
Uzbekistan CDMA deal for ZTE
User Application Article A major order from Uzbek operator Perfectum Mobile from the Central Asian wireless CDMA market has been received by ZTE.
News from ZTE (15 October 2004)
Platinum status for Hush Technologies
Hush Technologies, a bespoke manufacturer of precision engineered PCs and cooling systems has been named a Microsoft Platinum OEM
News from Hush Technologies (15 October 2004)
Companies are paying too much for CAD/CAM
The message from Schott Systeme GmbH at this years EuroMold exhibition will be that companies are paying too much for CAD/CAM, and that they underestimate the ongoing cost of owning such software.
News from Schott Systeme GmbH (15 October 2004)
Enterprise Search Appliances
Appliances Deliver Integrated Search Driven Information Aggregation and Management Platform
News from Search Cacher (15 October 2004)
Cross-platform tool allows users to share results
The Multiphysics Viewer lets any researcher, scientist or engineer visualise, examine and post-process results from models created by users of the multiphysics FEMLAB mathematical modelling package. Brochure Available
News from Comsol (15 October 2004)
CAD Software On Tablet PCs
White Paper Outlines Real-World Benefits Of Using Mobile CAD Software On Tablet PCs
News from GiveMePower Corporation (15 October 2004)
FS-979 - LGA 775 Full-size PICMG CPU Card
Full-size PICMG platform FS-979 based on Intel 915GV and ICH6R Chipset announced
News from Taiwan Commate Computer Inc (15 October 2004)
Solectron Selects Visiprise
User Application Article Leading electronics manufacturing services provider will standardize its global operations with Visiprise Manufacturing
News from Visiprise (15 October 2004)
First sale of Digital Project to Adams Kara Taylor
Gehry Technologies Appoints CenitDesktop as UK Business Partner Brochure Available
News from Desktop Engineering (15 October 2004)
Stage Shows Designed With CenitDesktop
User Application Article Stage Technologies is using IBM Product Lifecycle Management Solutions to design equipment to enhance the movement of scenery and the flying of performers for stage productions. Brochure Available
News from Desktop Engineering (15 October 2004)
Vacuum coating system increases productivity
The TF600 a new vacuum coating system from BOC Edawrds offers increased productivity and flexibility for thin film deposition processes.
News from Edwards (15 October 2004)
Engine Head Measurement and InspectionSystem
The WIZinspect system from Nextec Technologies is an automated Measuring Cell for automotive castings of engine heads for both measurement and quality control.
News from Nextec Technologies (15 October 2004)
Dual-channel FFT signal analyser
The SR785 from TTi, is a dual-channel dynamic signal analyser which is suitable for analysing both electrical and mechanical systems.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (15 October 2004)
A hat-trick of benefits in data recording
User Application Article Metallic pigment and coatings manufacturer Wolstenholme International Ltd has scored a hat-trick of benefits with the installation of an ABB InformIT SM3000 multipoint recorder.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (14 October 2004)
ATEX Approval for ACI fans
Air Control Industries (ACI) of Chard, Somerset has acquired approval to the very latest stringent ATEX Directive. Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries (14 October 2004)
LabJack USB data acquisition unit goes OEM
Now available form Audon Electronics is a board-only OEM version of the popular USB based LabJack U12 USB data acquisition and control device.
News from Audon Electronics (14 October 2004)
No Hazardous Shipping Fees for Reference Standards
AccuStandard is introducing a new line of inorganic NIST reference standards.
News from Accustandard (14 October 2004)
Supply chain management company wins award
Aster Interim Solutions won the category "Most Promising New Business 2004" at the South East of England Chamber of Commerce Business Awards for 2004.
News from Aster Interim Solutions (14 October 2004)
Gold seal of approval for hand cleaner
Assured Solutions has been awarded the Royal Institute of Public Health Gold Seal for its industry leading industrial hand cleaner Citrasol D440.
News from Assured Solutions (14 October 2004)
Rugged computer for vehicle mounting
Advantech has launched the PPC-V106 for the industrial vehicle computing market.
News from Advantech (UK) (14 October 2004)
Eurocard-format servo drive
Baldor has released a single-Eurocard drive for brushless AC servo motors. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (14 October 2004)
SMEs more likely to innovate
Pioneering research into the nature of innovation in SMEs has revealed that ambitious, smaller enterprises are more likely to focus on incremental innovation, rather than radical developments.
News from Cranfield School of Management (14 October 2004)
Low profile PCI serial communication card
Digi Adds Industry's First 64-Port Low Profile PCI Serial Solution to Digi Acceleport Xem Family, announcing the addition of a new low profile PCI version of its Digi Acceleport Xem.
News from Digi International (14 October 2004)
New concept in vibration analysis
Diagnostic Instruments has announced the launch of the Di-440, a new concept in vibration analysis instrumentation.
News from Diagnostic Instruments (14 October 2004)
Cement kiln controls strengthened
The Environment Agency is to improve environmental controls on cement and lime kilns in England and Wales.
News from Environment Agency (14 October 2004)
EMICS makes measured investment in new technology
EMICS has added two Co-ordinate Measurement Machines at facilities in Nottingham and Derby to write inspection programmes for aerospace industry components.
News from EMICS (14 October 2004)
Plug and play electronic locking system
The innovative Emka Can-Bus ELM cabinet locking and monitoring system just got even simpler with the introduction of their 3000 Program 19 RMU. Brochure Available
News from EMKA UK (14 October 2004)
ESAB - looking forward to bright future
Few manufacturing companies beleive they are able to view their short and medium term business prospects with the same level of optimism as ESAB. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (14 October 2004)
A century of innovation
Technical Background Article This feature traces the evolution of the ESAB company, which has just celebrated its centenary. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (14 October 2004)
ESAB aims for a second century of achievement
ESAB today is a global brand in welding and cutting with over twenty five manufacturing centres across Europe, the Americas, Russia, Asia and China and representation in over 80 countries. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (14 October 2004)
MIG/MAG for thinner sheet and thicker plates
Aristo SuperPulse is a further development of the pulse/pulse concept, expanding the scope of the pulse MIG/MAG-process to thinner sheet and thicke Brochure Available
News from ESAB (14 October 2004)
New chairman for Faraday Plastics
The UK's plastics research and development centre, Faraday Plastics and Polymer Partnership, has appointed Rowena Sellens to succeed Professor Tony Ledwith as chairman of the board.
News from Faraday Plastics (14 October 2004)
Plug-together filter-regulator-lubricator family
Festo has introduced a compressed air service unit offering exceptionally high flow rates of up to 22,000 litres/minute for high performance pneumatics. Brochure Available
News from Festo (14 October 2004)
Magnom module improves nuclear reliability
User Application Article A stainless steel Magnom Module has improved system reliability in a Westinghouse managed nuclear power station in the Czech Republic.
News from Fluid Conditioning Systems (14 October 2004)
30-day free trial of document control system
The latest version of Frank Media's OfficeOn Document Control Edition is web-based hosted with a broad range of options and a flexible, cost effective pricing package.
News from Frank Media (14 October 2004)
Multi-variable transmitter with Modbus
The Foxboro IMV25 multivariable transmitter is now available with Modbus digital communications.
News from Invensys Process Systems (14 October 2004)
Accurate level measurement, variable fluid density
The Foxboro Measurements and Instruments Division of Invensys Process Systems has introduced a level transmitter that delivers accurate measurement in either open or closed tanks.
News from Invensys Process Systems (14 October 2004)
Integrated mouldmaking service from southern China
Fortuntec Solutions is a Hong Kong-based company that provides a fully integrated service - design, development, production and sourcing.
News from FortunTec Solutions (14 October 2004)
Packaged boiler room maintains hospital steam
Fulton Boiler Works has supplied a purpose-built, prefabricated boiler room to Burnley General Hospital.
News from Fulton Boiler Works (14 October 2004)
Consultants drive lean manufacturing with OEE
Gemba Solutions is providing a consultant's pack enabling consultancies to use OEE IMPACT as a value added tool to work together with their customers to drive lean manufacturing.
News from Gemba Solutions (14 October 2004)
Eos Electro Optical Systems joins GTMA
Eos Electro Optical Systems, the Warwick-based subsidiary of the German manufacturer of direct metal laser sintering machines has joined the GTMA.
News from GTMA (14 October 2004)
Rollers keep the cables laying
User Application Article HMC Brauer's heavy duty rollers are an essential component in the umbilical laying solutions offered by Caley Ocean Systems.
News from Brauer (14 October 2004)
Keeping process control in the loop
Invensys is offering new loop management services, which include comprehensive on-line control loop and valve diagnostics and reporting.
News from Invensys (14 October 2004)
Argos goes live with I2 demand planner
User Application Article A multi-channel retailer improves product availability, as Argos is now live with I2 Demand Planner.
News from i2 Technologies (14 October 2004)
Rework and repair station for PCBs
This rework station from Kaisertech contains hot air, desoldering, pick and place and soldering modules to cover the main tasks for through-hole and SMT board rework and repair.
News from Kaisertech (14 October 2004)
Gasketing with constantly changing coutours
When gasketing requires constantly changing contours, Leewood Elastomer has the ability to mould sponge silicone to customer design.
News from MTI Leewood (14 October 2004)
Ford chooses Mitsubishi for body shop automation
User Application Article Mitsubishi Electric Automation (MEAU) has been selected to supply the automation platform for Ford's AutoAlliance International plant in Flat Rock, Michigan. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (14 October 2004)
Three-in-one particle characterisation system
Download new applications notes for Malvern's three-in-one particle characterization system. Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (14 October 2004)
Ion selective measurement with ease
Metrohm's new 781 pH/Ion Meter offers the best in pH measurement, as well as ion concentration determinations using ion-selective electrodes (ISE). Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (14 October 2004)
Features added to multi-axis motion control board
There is good news for users of Oregon Micro Sytems control systems with the introduction of four exciting new features being implemented into selected controllers.
News from Micromech (14 October 2004)
Manufacturing sector missing out on top talent
Are companies in the manufacturing sector are missing out on top talent because their recruitment consultants are failing to think 'outside the box'?
News from Marketing Professionals (UK) (14 October 2004)
Saxon success for corrugated bundler
User Application Article The installation of Mosca's MCB corrugated bundler has brought fast, automated strapping to Saxon Packaging.
News from Mosca Direct (14 October 2004)
PCI express-based GPIB controller
National Instruments has announced what it claims to be the test and measurement industry's first GPIB controller for PCI Express. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (14 October 2004)
Sliding head automatic lathe is fast and flexible
Citizen's new K-Series CNC sliding head automatic lathe combines two opposed spindles offering up to six turning tools, eight end-working tools and seven driven tools. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (14 October 2004)
Panel-less automation - an HMI and a PLC combined
Omron is driving forward the concept of panel-less automation with the launch of the NSJ5 -- an HMI combined with a powerful, fully featured PLC. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (14 October 2004)
3D Toolsets for industrial and product designers
ImpactXoft's functional modelling approach to product design has dramatically improved the efficiency of the product development process.
News from ImpactXoft Corp (14 October 2004)
Edgecam's new intuitive interface
EWith its standardised Microsoft Windows style interface, Edgecam frees the user from learning about and maintaining different systems.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (14 October 2004)
Self-supporting lift cuts installation costs
The new four-model Freightmaster Goods Lifts range extends from 500kg to 1,000kg, targeting the industry, retail and leisure markets.
News from Pickerings Lifts Europe (14 October 2004)
Safety related machinery control standard changed
Technical Background Article EN 954-1, the current standard for safety related parts of machinery control systems, should have been replaced and superseded by ISO 13849-1 before the end of 2003 - why hasn't this happened.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (14 October 2004)
Low volume label applicator is 'entry level'
Latest label applicator, designed to meet the needs of low volume production or start up operations, is easy to set up and use.
News from PALS Precision Applicators (14 October 2004)
Beware of Greeks tearing strips
User Application Article A Greek biscuit manufacturer, is using tear tape to provide a fast and reliable opening system to allow consumers convenient access to the snack packs.
News from PP Payne (14 October 2004)
Control systems interface data released
Phoenix Electronics has available new data giving an overview of the latest signal conditioning products now available.
News from Phoenix Electronics Distribution (14 October 2004)
High speed carousel bagging helps flour miller
User Application Article A high speed K1000 carousel bag filling system supplied by weighing and bagging specialist Chronos Richardson is helping the long-established flour miller Nelstrops.
News from Chronos Richardson (14 October 2004)
Cool engineering inspires good communication
Sight Systems is providing a leading digital signage specialist with a point-of-use/sale visual display system offering almost ten times the quality of PAL video systems.
News from Sight Systems (14 October 2004)
Tube loader handles both plastics and metal tubes
French company Kalix has introduced a new tube loader, which has solved the problems of feeding elliptical tubes automatically, and with none of the disadvantages of robot feeders.
News from Sirius Machinery (14 October 2004)
Ball nose cutter mills 90 degree walls
A new design of ball nose milling cutter for finish-machining of moulds and dies as well as other complex profiling applications has been launched by Stellram. Brochure Available
News from Stellram (14 October 2004)
Off-line inspection programs for Catia v5
The latest version of Tecnomatix' EM-Probecad software allows creation of off-line inspection programs for Catia v5.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies (14 October 2004)
Tubular Isoflux at Food Processing Machinery Expo
Tami Industries is displaying its Isoflux tubular membrane during the 2004 Food Processing Machinery Expo in Chicago.
News from TAMI North America (14 October 2004)
Electronic ice cube replaces buckets
Torrey Pines Scientific announces a compact, inexpensive replacement for ice baths and chillers without any of the mess or maintenance.
News from Torrey Pines Scientific (14 October 2004)
Vero signs distribution agreement with HZS
Vero Japan kk has entered into a collaborative distribution agreement with Hitachi Zosen Information Systems (HZS) for its Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) products.
News from Vero International Software (14 October 2004)
RFID capabilities for Visual Enterprise users
Lilly Software Associates is to offer radio frequency identification (RFID) capabilities within its Visual Enterprise product.
News from Infor (14 October 2004)
Plastics moulding company wins Lilly award
User Application Article Hi-Tech Mouldings, a supplier of plastics mouldings and related services, has won the United Kingdom User of the Year Award from Lilly Software Associates.
News from Infor (14 October 2004)
Disability Act compliance solution for download
Organisations looking to audit their compliance within the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) can now download an interactive learning programme on the subject.
News from Echelon Learning (14 October 2004)
Untouched formula could reshape database landscape
A global breakthrough in the way databases are designed and developed is on the cards thanks to University of Derby lecturer Dave Voorhis.
News from University of Derby (14 October 2004)
Unlock the Potential of Your Customer Database
Technical Background Article Zendor, the distance-shopping expert, provides a portfolio of services to retailers interested in moving into multi-channel retailing.
News from Zendor (14 October 2004)
Messagemaker Displays Excel for Argos
User Application Article Real time information solution provided to Argos by Messagemaker Displays
News from Vision-Text Messagemaker (14 October 2004)
Finisar and Infineon Modify Terms of Agreement
Finisar and Infineon Technologies Munich have agreed to modify the terms of a previous agreement under which Finisar is to acquire Infineon's Fiber Optics Business Unit based in Germany.
News from Finisar Corp (14 October 2004)
Syfer awared TÜV certification
Syfer Technology's innovation has been recognised, with its latest tiny, yet high-capacitance, Y2/X1 compliant surge protection capacitors gaining coveted TÜV certification.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (14 October 2004)
The options for automated gas monitoring
Technical Background Article Andy Avenell at Crowcon Detection Instruments discusses the options for specialist, permanently installed equipment for long-term, automated gas monitoring. Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (14 October 2004)
Gas detectors reliably watch for hydrogen
Crowcon's latest gas detectors precisely monitor atmospheric levels of hydrogen in locations such as laboratories, refineries, battery rooms and fuel cell facilities. Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (14 October 2004)
Colombia Firm Selects Bentley
Haestad WaterGEMS's Ability to Work Across Stand-Alone, AutoCAD, and GIS Environments Drives Selection Decision by Colombia Firm
News from Haestad Methods (13 October 2004)
Oasys Mail Manager now available
Mail Manager is an easy to use yet sophisticated Outlook e-mail filing tool.
News from Oasys (13 October 2004)
Similarity Systems and Evoke Software Join Forces
Similarity Systems and Evoke Software Join Forces to Bridge the Gap between IT and Business in Data Quality Initiatives
News from Similarity Systems (13 October 2004)
Dosing standard gives extra versatility
CI Systems, a specialist developer of Dispensary Management Systems for the pharmaceutical industry, has added a Silo Dosing standard module to its renowned Ci-DMS Dispensary Management System.
News from CI Electronics (13 October 2004)
Benchtop sorter ideal for clinical trial batches
The Sade Benchtop, tablet/capsule weight sorter is specifically designed for pharmaceutical research and development departments, it is ideal for 100 per cent weight sorting of small clinical trial ba
News from CI Electronics (13 October 2004)
Cmms save time for Tech Group
User Application Article The recent purchase from LK of three co-ordinate measuring machines has halved the time it takes Tech Group Europe to develop systems for quality control of its high precision mouldings.
News from LK (13 October 2004)
New manufacturing facility for Sealed Air
Sealed Air Corporation Opens New Global Manufacturing Facility for its Medical Products Group
News from Sealed Air (13 October 2004)
Gas detectors cut costs by lasting twice as long
New gas detectors from Crowcon can cut running costs and simplify the maintenance of fixed detection and alarm systems. Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (13 October 2004)
£100k a year saved on a single fan
User Application Article ABB equipment installed for just £20k is saving over £100k a year at Salt Union's plant in Runcorn, Cheshire
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (12 October 2004)
Impressive parting-off on stainless steel parts
User Application Article Stewart Buchanan Gauges is successfully parting-off up to 4000 stainless steel components with a single insert.
News from Advanced Carbide Tooling (12 October 2004)
Coatings for flexible floors
From Akzo Nobel a new range of coatings suitable for most types of flexible floorings.
News from Akzo Nobel Industrial Coatings (12 October 2004)
Overpainting system gets European approval
Akzo Nobel's Steelseal, the high quality overpainting system for exterior architectural cladding has gained certification by the British Board of Agrement.
News from Akzo Nobel Industrial Coatings (12 October 2004)
Reaching new heights in the charger room
Chloride Motive Power has launched an exciting new breakthrough in charger room systems.
News from Exide Technologies (12 October 2004)
Sensor housing has low mounting depth
The diffuse sensor with background suppression is equipped with a diode line as its receiver and the sensing range is adjusted by means of an easy-to-use teach-in procedure.
News from Baumer Electric (12 October 2004)
Touch screen technology at Woodmex show
The competitive benefits of fast and accurate shop floor data management and recording is highlighted by DLoG's range of hardware and software.
News from DLoG (UK) (12 October 2004)
Modular vision cameras easily exchanged
The Accupixel range from Pulnix is a family of Cameralink cameras that benefit from an extremely modular design, allowing for easy exchange of camera models should the application require it. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (12 October 2004)
Boiler numbers increase at Laleham
User Application Article Initial investment at the Laleham Healthcare facility has included the installation of two gas-fired Fulton J Series boilers.
News from Fulton Boiler Works (12 October 2004)
Medium pressure UV system for process water
Hanovia has just launched its new Quantum in-line medium pressure UV system, designed specifically for small-flow industrial process water applications.
News from Hanovia (12 October 2004)
20 years for Robert
A Senior sales manager at a Lancashire-based specialist distributor is celebrating 20 years service.
News from Henry Halstead (12 October 2004)
International Barrier expands manufacturing plant
International Barrier Technology isat the beginning of an estimated $2.7 million expansion of Barrier's manufacturing facility that will include the addition of 15,000sqft to the existing facility.
News from International Barrier Technology (12 October 2004)
Packing for water and sewage
James Walker's competitively priced Aluflon gland packing is now WRAS approved for use with hot and cold potable water up to 85C. Brochure Available
News from James Walker and Co (12 October 2004)
Insulation bankets for thermal and acoustic use
Lit Industries, a leading supplier of insulating products for thermal and acoustical applications, offers InsulTone, a lightweight, air laid polyester acoustical blanket.
News from Lit Industries (12 October 2004)
New chairman for MMMA
Following the 2004 AGM of the Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association (MMMA), Mike Hall, Sales Manager at SMV Presses, has been elected Chairman.
News from Metalforming Machinery Makers Association (12 October 2004)
Slimmer robots get better access
A range of 6-axis, all-electric, articulated-arm robots has been introduced by Motoman.
News from Motoman Robotics (UK) (12 October 2004)
Polisher provides power and torque
Metabo now offers a 7in polisher that provides 40% more torque and 70% more rated input power than the previous model.
News from Metabo (12 October 2004)
Balancing act with Mettler Toledo
Mettler Toledo has launched a new range of mass comparators to complement the new Excellence XP range of balances. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (12 October 2004)
Pantastic moisture analyser offer!
Increase productivity, improve results and save money thanks to Mettler Toledo's moisture analyser offer. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (12 October 2004)
Video inspection has bearing on success
User Application Article Vital QC tolerance checks on components destined for use in high performance air bearings that used to take up to 25 minutes, are now being completed in less than 30 seconds. Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (12 October 2004)
New cathode charging systems for Upcast systems
Outokumpu has introduced new cathode charging systems for the whole range of Upcast continuous casting systems for oxygen-free copper rod.
News from Outotec (12 October 2004)
New managing director for Polaron Components
Polaron Components has a new managing director, Wayne Bishop joining from Druck.
News from Polaron Controls (12 October 2004)
Medical manufacturer operates healthy production
User Application Article Meridian Medical, based in Littlehampton with a staff of 80 has manufactured injection moulded and assembled medical devices since 1992, has implemented a new MRP system.
News from Rent-I.T. Systems (12 October 2004)
Sensor monitors pressure on mounting screws
User Application Article An innovative sensor is helping a heat sink manufacturer to evolve design and production of ASICs in CCGA assemblies.
News from Sensor Products (12 October 2004)
Sercos Interoperability Demo at Pack Expo 2004
The Sercos interface trade associations will exhibit a Pack Profile interoperability demo at Pack Expo 2004, 7-11 November in Chicago, IL.
News from Sercos North America (12 October 2004)
World's smallest linear guide?
THK has launched what is believed to be among the world's smallest linear motion guides.
News from THK UK (12 October 2004)
THK invests in new UK facilities
THK has expanded its UK operation by moving to new purpose built headquarters in Milton Keynes.
News from THK UK (12 October 2004)
SCADA collects data from shop-floor
Providing managers with real-time access to the shop-floor data they need to operate their businesses effectively and profitably is now simpler than ever with the Monitor Pro SCADA.
News from Telemecanique (12 October 2004)
Solid carbide - with no compromise
The extended range of solid carbide milling cutters from WNT (UK) accounts for over 120 pages in the latest catalogue, the section index alone is five pages long. Brochure Available
News from WNT (UK) (12 October 2004)
Lathe smallest of four in range
With its 300mm swing over bed (168mm over cross slide) and 700 mm between centres, the new XYZ ProturnVL 300 is the smallest of the four models in the Proturn range of manual/CNC lathes. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (12 October 2004)
Anilam DRO systems for Loughborough University
User Application Article RK International Machine Tools has sold a number of machines fitted with Anilam DRO systems to Loughborough University.
News from ACI (UK) (12 October 2004)
Spanish partnership for testing Bluetooth
Well-known as a Bluetooth chipset manufacturer, CSR has upgraded its BITE (Bluetooth Qualification Tester) to support protocol testing for Bluetooth Specifications V1.2.
News from Cetecom (12 October 2004)
Autodesk Civil 3D 2005 announced
Autodesk, the world's leading design software and digital content company, has announced Autodesk Civil 3D 2005 software, its next generation civil engineering design solution. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (12 October 2004)
Ansoft amends stock repurchase program
Ansoft has voted to amend its existing common stock repurchase program to permit the Company to acquire an additional 1,000,000 shares of its common stock.
News from Ansoft Europe (12 October 2004)
Freeman Technology appoints Sales Director
Freeman Technology (Malvern, UK) appoints Dr Terry Cooper as Sales Director.
News from Freeman Technology (12 October 2004)
Weight selector
Do you need to calibrate your balance but don't know which weights to use, then let Mettler Toledo help with their new on-line weight selector . Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (12 October 2004)
Daewoo to sponsor FLTA awards
International fork lift truck manufacturer Daewoo has agreed to become the latest in an illustrious list of companies to sponsor the Fork Lift Truck Association Annual Awards for Excellence.
News from Fork Lift Truck Association (12 October 2004)
Managing and tracking spares
ABB Robotics introduces a simple way to manage and track usage of critical automation spares to ensure that parts are easily accessible when they are needed most - during a breakdown. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (11 October 2004)
Quality gets boost at Ellison
Two members of the Ellison Group family of technology-focused companies, have received International Quality System certifications.
News from Accelerated Technologies (11 October 2004)
New event: Plastic Bottles 2005
AMI is pleased to announce the launch of its Plastic Bottles 2005 conference.
News from Applied Market Information (11 October 2004)
Brookhouse now offers full in-house NDT
With the installation of a state-of-the-art, jet probe ultrasonic inspection system, Brookhouse Holdings can now offer total, in-house non-destructive testing of composites.
News from Brookhouse Holdings (11 October 2004)
Patented shrink-labelling for contoured containers
B and H Labeling Systems will exhibit its patented Endura shrink labelling process at Pack Expo.
News from B and H Labeling Systems (11 October 2004)
Multi-analyser extends sound and vibration testing
A combination of new hardware and software improvements has extended the performance and functionality of Bruel and Kjaer's new Pulse 9.0 multi-analyser.
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (11 October 2004)
Ultra Fine milling venture
Cyclotec, part of Russia's Leotec Group, has spent several years developing three advanced milling units.
News from Cyclotec/Leotec Group (11 October 2004)
Standalone safety switch replaces interlocking
Comitronic, a French specialist distributor of safety equipment, is launching the AMX5 CK - a new stand-alone safety switch with internal control.
News from Comitronic (11 October 2004)
Delmia for Nissan body, assembly and powertrain
User Application Article The Delmia Manufacturing Hub data repository is a key component for integration of product, process and resource (PPR) information at Nissan Motor.
News from Delmia (11 October 2004)
Two new shows for electrical compliance
Following the success of SEEDS (The Southern Electrical and Electronic Directives Show) 2004, the event's organisers, EMC Resources, will be repeating the venture on 22 March 2005.
News from EMC Resources (11 October 2004)
Quality gets boost at Ellison
Two members of the Ellison Group family of technology-focused companies, have received International Quality System certifications.
News from Ellison Group (11 October 2004)
Tools and fixings under automated ordering
User Application Article Screwfix Direct has selected Esker to automate order and supply management processes.
News from Esker (11 October 2004)
Forming Technologies Releases CATSTAMP
Forming Technologies' CATSTAMP delivers complete stamping evaluation for product and process development.
News from Forming Technologies (11 October 2004)
ISA Announces Fluke donation to training program
Fluke Celebrates Ten Years in Process Calibration with the donation of 32 Fluke calibrators to the ISA training program. Brochure Available
News from ISA (Instrumentation, Systems and Aut Soc) (11 October 2004)
Invensys announces Alarm Management Services
Invensys Process Systems has introduced comprehensive Alarm Management Services for the I/A Series automation system from Foxboro and other vendors' distributed control systems (DCS).
News from Invensys (11 October 2004)
Mould cooling time optimised automatically
Kistler has developed a completely new technique based on the mould cavity pressure and the surface temperature of the moulded product which can automatically determine the residual cooling time.
News from Kistler Instruments (11 October 2004)
High resolution sensors for low-pressure injection
For low pressure moulding techniques, Kistler has developed new sensors with a resolution four times higher than standard sensors and with a measurement range of 0 to 200 bar.
News from Kistler Instruments (11 October 2004)
Solving tough level measurement challenges
This robust single probe transmitter for measuring clean and dirty fluid interfaces incorporates a guided wave radar transmitter.
News from K-Tek (11 October 2004)
The new universal electrode
The Unitrode combination glass electrode has been designed for a wide range of applications/industries. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (11 October 2004)
K and B Machine Tool Services joins MTA
The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) welcomes K and B Machine Tool Services Ltd in Lincoln into membership.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (11 October 2004)
Welding accessories and hand protection described
Personal protection products, welding tools and special process equipment are the three principal accessory ranges available from Murex Welding Products. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (11 October 2004)
DAQ devices offer breakthroughs in accuracy
National Instruments has announced the next generation of multifunction data acquisition (DAQ) products based on the newly designed NI-STC 2 system controller chip and NI-PGIA 2 amplifier technology. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (11 October 2004)
PXI Digitiser and Arbitrary Waveform Generator
National Instruments has announced two 200 MS/s modular instruments that extend the company's mixed-signal measurement capabilities. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (11 October 2004)
Measurement software connects design and test
National Instruments has announced NI SignalExpress, an interactive software environment for acquiring, comparing, automating, testing and storing measurement signals. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (11 October 2004)
Labview goes embedded with CompactRIO platform
National Instruments has announced CompactRIO, an ultra high-performance embedded control and acquisition platform powered by reconfigurable I/O (RIO) technology. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (11 October 2004)
Custom motion control from Labview
With NI SoftMotion, machine builders and OEMs can use National Instruments' Labview graphical development environment to create customised motion controllers for any platform. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (11 October 2004)
Tallot turns on technology in subcontracting
User Application Article A fast-growing, high investment led machine shop has eight of the latest Citizen CNC sliding head automatic lathes installed by NC Engineering of Watford. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (11 October 2004)
Frontline distribution catalogue imminent
From 1 November 2004 Nikken Kosakusho UK will be launching the new Frontline Distribution Catalogue.
News from Nikken Kosakusho UK (11 October 2004)
Ultra-miniature coaxial connectors at low cost
Phoenix Electronics introduces a range of Ultra-miniature coaxial connectors, RF switches and UMC cable assemblies, at a lower cost than products currently being offered by others.
News from Phoenix Electronics Distribution (11 October 2004)
Maintenance-free heatless dryers
HD-Series heatless dryers from Perma Pure are regenerative, compact compressed air dryers.
News from Perma Pure (11 October 2004)
GPS Receivers and Bluetooth Adapters
Quatech has introduced two new product lines to its line of mobile connectivity produucts: Bluetooth Adapters and Global Position System (GPS) Receivers.
News from Quatech (11 October 2004)
Marine and ATEX certifications for Point I/O
Manufacturers and OEMs working in hazardous and marine industries can reduce the time and cost associated with auditing and approval of their machinery. Brochure Available
News from Rockwell Automation (11 October 2004)
Two new reps at System Store Solutions
To meet the increasing demand for its storage equipment, storage consultancy, System Store Solutions, has expanded its sales team in the Midlands and the North.
News from System Store Solutions (11 October 2004)
Cold forming machines with process monitoring
TDT Technology Ltd have been appointed UK agent for the SACMA range of cold forming machines.
News from TDT Technology (11 October 2004)
TM Robotics forges alliance with Finnish partner
TM Robotics has agreed a new alliance with Finnish systems integrator Orfer Oy. Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) (11 October 2004)
Switch operating force testing
Testometric has developed a dedicated machine to automatically determine switch operating forces and displacements.
News from Testometric (11 October 2004)
Stabiliser sales surge
Sales of the EMS/E15 Series ac voltage stabilisers from Watford Control are rising rapidly, with over 200 sold since the introduction in 2003.
News from Watford Control Instruments (11 October 2004)
Wilson Tool introduces Ultima premium tool steel
Fabricators looking for increased wear resistance and toughness in their thick turret tooling now have a better option, Ultima premium tool steel from Wilson Tool International.
News from Wilson Tool International (11 October 2004)
New tool doubles sharpening intervals
High Performance (HP) Dura-Blade, the newest innovation from Wilson Tool International, is a tool specifically designed to meet the daily rigors of sheet metal parting.
News from Wilson Tool International (11 October 2004)
New packer with sacks appeal
The new highly versatile CV3080 form-fill-seal bagger from Webster Griffin fills 2.5kg mini bags to 40kg maxi bags at packing rates of 1300 - 750 bags per hour.
News from Webster Griffin (11 October 2004)
ZTE takes leading CDMA position in Vietnam
ZTE Corporation of China, a leading global supplier of advanced telecommunications infrastructure, has become the largest CDMA system provider to the fast-growing Vietnamese market.
News from ZTE (11 October 2004)
SGI demonstrates integration with ART VPS
SGI workstations running ART VPS's accelerated ray-tracing chip sets were demonstrated publicly for the first time today at the SGI Technology Forum in Paris.
News from ARTVPS (11 October 2004)
Live approach to electronics design
Altium has launched their LiveDesign evaluation kits that include a versatile, low-cost evaluation board with the choice of either an Altera Cyclone or Xilinx Spartan-3 FPGA device.
News from Altium (11 October 2004)
Olma High Performance Compression Springs
Olma springs are specifically designed to perform consistently, even when operating under the most arduous conditions - within a wide variety of industrial applications. Brochure Available
News from Associated Spring (11 October 2004)
Elfab appoints north american sales manager
Elfab, a supplier of pressure-safety systems, has appointed Mike Purcell as its National Sales Manager for North America.
News from Elfab (11 October 2004)
New northern sales manager at Elfab
Elfab has appointed David Edwards as its Territory Sales Manager for Northern England and Scotland.
News from Elfab (11 October 2004)
New customer support for Italy at Elfab
Elfab has appointed Stefania Setzu as its new Customer Support Representative for Italy.
News from Elfab (11 October 2004)
New Customer Support For France And Spain
Elfab has appointed Claire Lloyd as its Customer Support Representative for France and Spain.
News from Elfab (11 October 2004)
Wine, Water, Gold
With the launch of Metrohm's 790 Personal IC and the 761 Compact IC, the IC method and its advantages are now accessible to a much wider group of users. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (11 October 2004)
Fully automated, multisample Karl Fischer system
Karl Fischer system model 774 combines the proven reliability of Metrohm Sample Changers with the application range of a Karl Fischer Oven. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (11 October 2004)
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