News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 31 October
to Saturday 6 November 2004
UK's 'Factory of the Year' named
A factory that has saved GBP 10.4million over four years by introducing new manufacturing processes has been named as the Deloitte Factory of the Year during a recent UK Best Factory Awards ceremony.
News from Cranfield School of Management ( 5 November 2004)
Proximity sensors resist welding effects
A range of proximity sensors can now deal with all the problems associated with welding and will sense a distance whatever the metal so avoiding problems associated with aluminium. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic ( 5 November 2004)
Fail-safe proximity switches used for safety
Fail-safe inductive proximity switches can be used in a safety application instead of a mechanical device so avoiding coded magnets, hardened steel or specially shaped actuators. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic ( 5 November 2004)
Sensors display and signal bearing condition
Rolling element bearings are probably the commonest element to be found on the shop floor so they should be monitored continuously to maintain the efficiency of production machinery and systems. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic ( 5 November 2004)
Digital infrared pyrometers are highly accurate
Highly accurate, digital infrared pyrometers provide non-contact temperature measurement with specifications un-equalled by other manufacturers claims the maker.
News from Impac Infrared ( 5 November 2004)
Linear encoders help micro-machining research
User Application Article Linear encoder scales facilitate micro-machining research at the University of Southampton for work into one of the most demanding of applications - micro-machining. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 5 November 2004)
Colour camera aligns digital pyrometer
Digital infrared pyrometer is fitted with integral colour camera to ensure optical alignment of the device to measure temperatures highly accurately in the range 250-3300 deg C,
News from Impac Infrared ( 5 November 2004)
Infrared pyrometer calibrator has low cost
Low cost infrared pyrometer calibrator, of compact construction, checks at a fixed temperature value of 120 deg C and has a warm-up time of just eight minutes.
News from Impac Infrared ( 5 November 2004)
US automation company ups earnings by 38%
ATS Automation Tooling Systems has reported net earnings from continuing operations of $3.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2004 - up 358% compared with a year ago.
News from ATS Automation Tooling Systems ( 5 November 2004)
Video microscope facilittaes accurate inspection
Designer and manufacturer of non-contact and multi-sensor precision measurement systems has launched a highly versatile video microscope, intended for inspection and assembly operations in industry.
News from OGP UK ( 5 November 2004)
Powerful mezzanine card has Ethernet interface
Powerful mezzanine card features high-performance dual 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet interface controller ports and complies with IEEE 802.3 specifications for a variety of node types.
News from Advantech (UK) ( 5 November 2004)
Keep a check on water vapour problems
Water vapour is extraordinarily invasive and the wastage it causes cost UK businesses hundreds of millions of pounds each year so use of a digital water meter provides data in 30 min.
News from Versaperm ( 5 November 2004)
Pressure transmitters ensure cleanrooms stay clean
Differential pressure transmitters offer solution for meeting iso 14644-1 standard for cleanrooms and controlled environments where lowest differential pressures must be sustained between zones.
News from Testo ( 5 November 2004)
CNC mini-millers have many machining options
CNC mini-milling machines, for compact 3D milling, can be equipped with a high-frequency 1.1kW spindle 1.1Kw, engraving spindle with tracking nose, micro-lubrication, and servo-brushless drive.
News from French Technology Press Bureau ( 5 November 2004)
Saw blades include jig saw types for power tools
Five new lines of jig saw and reciprocating saw blades are available in a wide selection of blade materials - including shatter-proof ones - edges and types for a variety of cutting situations.
News from Metabo ( 5 November 2004)
Training company recognised for microsystems
Newly appointed member of the Microsystems University System A-1 Technical Training, a sub division of Logis-Tech Associates are now a member of the European Microsystems University System. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates ( 5 November 2004)
Gland packing for control valves has long life
Gland packing for control valves cuts fugitive emissions to well below 50ppm, seals efficiently for over 100,000 stem strokes without gland re-adjustment and facilitates accurate valve movement. Brochure Available
News from James Walker and Co ( 5 November 2004)
Monitoring and scheduling system ups efficiency
User Application Article Installation of a production monitoring and scheduling system provides production monitoring, job scheduling and quality control all updated in real time, together with full historical reporting.
News from BarcoVision ( 5 November 2004)
Non-contact thermometers monitor food reliably
Non-contact thermometers are quick and reliable tools for inspecting surface and internal food temperatures and include a built-in countdown timer for monitoring cooking, cooling and exposure.
News from UK Instruments and Controls ( 5 November 2004)
Servo motors work in dust and damp
Servo motors with models suitable for use in the damp and dusty environments found in food and beverage packaging and materials handling applications feature a continuous stall torque rating. Brochure Available
News from Rockwell Automation Anorad ( 5 November 2004)
FMS retrofit boosts machining centre output by 70%
User Application Article An automated pallet storage and retrieval system serving two horizontal machining centres will increase the productivity by 70% and will be the equivalent of 3.4 machines, says the user.
News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar ( 5 November 2004)
Software speeds up bearing selection
Manual bearing selection can involve hours of tedious computations and, due to the complexity of those calculations, a greater chance of error, but software is available to speed selection process.
News from Rodriguez (UK) ( 5 November 2004)
Universal testing system is highly modular
Universal functional test system, based on a series of modules that can be configured to meet the manufacturing test requirements of a variety of industries, bring a high degree of modularity.
News from Peak Production Equipment ( 5 November 2004)
ETSI RFID Certification for Intermec
Intermec RFID Readers First to Receive ETSI RFID Certification for European Use
News from Intermec Technologies ( 5 November 2004)
New Intermec PD4 Desktop Printer
New Intermec PD4 Desktop Printer Combines Value and Rugged Performance
News from Intermec Technologies ( 5 November 2004)
ALT software selected by Acrosser
ALT Software has announced that it has been selected by Acrosser to provide custom embedded OpenGL software solutions for the newly announced AR-B1791 P4 Embedded ATX Board.
News from Acrosser ( 5 November 2004)
BAT 600 supersedes BAT VGA pro
Bartec who are continuingly expanding their product range for control stations, has introduced the new BAT 600 to complement their existing range of graphic visualisation displays.
News from Bartec UK ( 5 November 2004)
Radio hand held scanner announced
Bartec launch their answer to wireless data acquision in ex area zone 1
News from Bartec UK ( 5 November 2004)
Infra-red photoelectric barriers
Atex certified bartec infra-red photoelectric barriers for high penetration in polluted atmospheres
News from Bartec UK ( 5 November 2004)
Watergems selected by Mexican city
User Application Article Mexico's Third Largest City Selects Bentley for Geospatial Water Management System
News from Haestad Methods ( 5 November 2004)
HS-870PZ----Half-size PISA Card
Half-size PISA card with Celeron MGiga LAN solution announced
News from Taiwan Commate Computer Inc ( 5 November 2004)
LV-671Z announced
Mini-ITX onboard Intel Celeron M 600MHz CPU Embedded Motherboard
News from Taiwan Commate Computer Inc ( 5 November 2004)
Top Tips for Online Selling Business Plan
Technical Background Article Zendor provides the top ten tips for providing an online selling business plan
News from Zendor ( 5 November 2004)
Axapta for Life Sciences
Microsoft Is Poised to Expand Opportunity To Offer Life Sciences Customers a Compliance-Enabled Solution at an Affordable Price
News from Microsoft Dynamics ( 5 November 2004)
VX version 10 to be highlighted at jimtof 2004
VX Corporation announces that the new VX Version 10 will be highlighted in live demonstrations at JIMTOF 2004 in Tokyo, Japan by VXs Asian distributor, MachineWare.
News from VX Corporation ( 5 November 2004)
New credit facility for general corporate purposes
Ansoft has announced completion of a $30 million secured credit facility for general corporate purposes.
News from Ansoft Europe ( 5 November 2004)
Analyser produces compliant results
Ashtead Technology have an exclusive arrangement to offer for rental the innovative portable X-Ray fluorescence (XRF) analyser from Innov-X.
News from Ashtead Technology Rentals ( 5 November 2004)
Laboratory awarded applied physics contract
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland has awarded a contract for a 192-channel data acquisition and analysis system to m+p international of Verona, New Jersey.
News from M+P International ( 5 November 2004)
New standard requires more from medical products
TUV Rheinland is able to help compliance with the complex requirements of EN 60601-1-2:2001 which requires manufacturers to provide more information than the 1993 version.
News from TUV Rheinland UK ( 5 November 2004)
High-Speed Digital Engineering at Oxford
Following the success of their High Speed Digital Engineering Week Oxford University CPD Centre has updated its Troubleshooting, Verification, and High Frequency Measurements course.
News from University of Oxford Electronics and Telecoms ( 5 November 2004)
Lighting maintenance made easier and safer
Reeltech has developed an innovative remote lighting lifter for helping to prevent industrial accidents such as falls from height.
News from Reel Tech (S Korea) ( 5 November 2004)
National management Standards scheme launched
Ivan Lewis MP, UK Minister for Skills and Vocational Education, launched a new national Standards for management and leadership at an event organised by the Skills for Business Network.
News from Chartered Management Institute ( 4 November 2004)
Hazardous materials data deal announced
Avnet Electronics Marketing, Americas and i2 Technologies have announced an agreement whereby Avnet Electronics Marketing will offer i2's data about the hazardous materials in electronic components.
News from i2 Technologies ( 4 November 2004)
Data management software includes rapid 3D models
Latest CAD and data management software includes a family of products for rapid 3D dynamic modeling, 2D drafting and analysis, and flexible, team-focused data management.
News from CoCreate Software ( 4 November 2004)
Machine vision maker appoints new CEO
Nigel J Terry has been appointed as chief executive officer by machine vision systems manufacturer, Falcon-Vision Rt to take the company forward into its next phase of expansion.
News from Falcon-Vision ( 4 November 2004)
Distributor to cover German-speaking countries
ImpactXoft, provider of collaborative 3D design software,has announced that MCG has signed a master agreement to distribute and support the IX SPeeD Suite in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
News from ImpactXoft Corp ( 4 November 2004)
Time to check out the US manufacturing markets
The United States Government spends an estimated $246.2 billion on goods and services, which is why a US Congressman will be explaining to UK manufacturers how they can benefit.
News from SEEDA, South East England Devt. Agency ( 4 November 2004)
Reseller apointed for IT solutions in US markets
Integrated business software solutions provider, in2grate, has appointed its first Value Added Reseller (VAR) for its specialist Engineer-to-Order solution d2order in the USA.
News from in2grate ( 4 November 2004)
CNC machine tool agent invests GBP 2m in machines
Leading CNC machine tool specialist Yamazen (UK) has moved from its old Kingston-upon-Thames base to brand new, hi-tech facilities in Leatherhead - an investment of some GBP 2m.
News from Matchmaker M/C ( 4 November 2004)
Technical director retires from plastics moulding
Leading injection moulding machinery supplier, Sandretto UK bids farewell to its Technical Director, Trevor Jennings, who retires after twenty seven years experience in the plastics industry.
News from Sandretto UK ( 4 November 2004)
Developer suite increases design productivity
A 'developer' suite of software increases productivity and reduces cost of developing semiconductors through enhancing design collaboration, predictability and project management.
News from MatrixOne ( 4 November 2004)
Plasma process enhances hardfacing efficiency
A new concept in plasma arc hardfacing optimizes dilution in the first layer, even on very thick substrates, reports Mario Marconi, who describes its benefits for manufacturers and designers.
News from Plasma Team ( 4 November 2004)
Evaporative cooling saves energy costs
Technical Background Article Evaporative air-cooling (EAC) can provide excellent cooling and ventilation with minimal energy consumption and improves the environment by using water as a working fluid writes Nigel Egginton.
News from Seeley International (Europe) ( 4 November 2004)
Virtual instrumentation facility established
User Application Article National Instruments has established with The University of the West of England (UWE) a virtual instrumentation facility in the faculty of Applied Sciences at the UWE Frenchay Campus in Bristol, UK. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 4 November 2004)
Controller, power and cooling packaged in one
Believed to be the most compact water cooled orbital welding power supply available, the unit contains controller, power supply and cooling, yet is still about the size of most controller/power sets
News from Orbimatic ( 4 November 2004)
CNC router packs in more features for low price
There are many CNC routers that are available and more seem to be produced every day but none have the features of machines offered at a price of $16,995 for a 4ft x 8ft travel model says the maker.
News from Techno ( 4 November 2004)
CNC routers designed for heavy machining duties
Latest CNC routers are described as true 'heavyweights' by the builder who says they offer minimal maintenance and maximum machine performance and longevity and infinite 'look ahead' contouring.
News from Techno ( 4 November 2004)
Vero appoints software distributor in Romania
As part of its global expansion plans, Vero International Software has announced the appointment of VisiRO-CAD/CAM Sistem as its distributor for Romania to serve an expanding market there.
News from Vero International Software ( 4 November 2004)
Upgrade to Brazilian rod mill
Morgan Construction has received a contract from Belgo Mineira for a speed-up of its two-strand TL0l mill in João Monlevade, Brasil.
News from Morgan Construction Company ( 4 November 2004)
Renderpipe upgrades performance and compatibility
ART VPS has released a major update of its Renderpipe software that supports its Pure and Renderdrive ray-tracing hardware systems.
News from ARTVPS ( 4 November 2004)
Partnership for Corrective and Preventive Action
Visiprise has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Pilgrim Software, a leading provider of enterprise quality and compliance management solutions.
News from Visiprise ( 4 November 2004)
Daughterboard support for development platform
Altium today announced support for the ProASIC Plus FPGA device family as part of a comprehensive FPGA daughter board release for its LiveDesign-enabled, FPGA-based development platform.
News from Altium ( 4 November 2004)
Frame grabbers exploit new host bus standards
Analogue and lvds capability join the X64 frame grabber family from Coreco Imaging. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision ( 4 November 2004)
Water as mobile phase
Selerity has demonstrated that it is possible to use water as the mobile phase in Temperature Programmed Liquid Chromatography eparations, using its Polaratherm total temperature controller.
News from Selerity Technologies ( 4 November 2004)
Comprehensive EPA and EDD software for ICP-MS
Thermo Electron offers a fully integrated software package for US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reporting using ICP-MS.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific ( 4 November 2004)
Compliance support for the rail industry
Rail manufacturing and operational sectors benefit from TUV's product services.
News from TUV Rheinland UK ( 4 November 2004)
Service warranty
Along with health and safety insurance is becoming an increasingly hot topic within the UK cleaning industry and with crippling insurance premiums businesses are seeking alternatives.
News from APA (Asset Protection Administration) ( 3 November 2004)
Filtration technology reduces COD at brake plant
User Application Article The latest filtration technology to recycle waste coolant has been installed at a manufacturer of brake assemblies to reduce the COD count in its waste-water from 25,000 ppm to 4,000 ppm.
News from Castrol UK ( 3 November 2004)
Advanced CNC lathe defeats overseas competition
User Application Article An advanced, CNC lathe has transformed the capability of a small engineering company, so that it is now regularly beating a major Japanese OEM in the competitive replacement machine parts market.
News from TS Harrison and Sons ( 3 November 2004)
Ring rolling program speed is astonishing
During the past year, SFTC has developed a ring rolling program and Initial speed tests have been astonishing, says the compiler, after prototype development and testing.
News from Wilde FEA ( 3 November 2004)
Logic controllers provide a broader picture
User Application Article Displays manufacturer is benefiting from real time production data and greater flexibility in monitoring and control of CRT aluminising mills since introducing graphic logic controllers.
News from Pro-face UK ( 3 November 2004)
Wind turbines propel heat treatment investment
To cope with increased demand from wind turbine manufacturers, a GBP 1m investment in new furnaces will process Austempered ductile Iron parts for renewable energy systems.
News from ADI Treatments ( 3 November 2004)
20 licenses for outsourcing software issued
User Application Article A leading provider of 3D CAD and collaboration software, has announced that a leading German development company for electronic devices, now uses 20 licenses of outsourcing software.
News from CoCreate Software ( 3 November 2004)
General-purpose relays enhanced
General-purpose relays have been enhanced with several additional features including non polarised LED power indicator, mechanical flag, no internal wires and colour coded latching test button.
News from IDEC Electronics ( 3 November 2004)
Ready vision system has high resolution
Ready vision system with high resolution hasa large number of digital I/O and a serial ports and a high-speed Ethernet port for the high-speed information transfer of Images and inspection data, Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics ( 3 November 2004)
Welding equipment deal announced for UK
In an agreement with Rehm, Germany, Precision Welding Systems is introducing Rehm welding products - including MMA, MIG and TIG as well as plasma-arc cutting equipment - to the UK marketplace.
News from Precision Welding Systems ( 3 November 2004)
Punch presses can produce threaded holes
Tool system is designed to produce threaded holes at high speeds and with repeatable quality in all types of sheet metal - including SS, mild steel and aluminium -in thick turret punch presses. Brochure Available
News from Mate Precision Tooling ( 3 November 2004)
Abrasive wheels hold their form
A range of bonded abrasive products now include a wider selection of bonded and electroplated grinding wheels that offer good abrasion resistance and form-holding capability.
News from Engis (UK) ( 3 November 2004)
Containers machinery changed over quickly
Machinery produces aluminium containers, dishes and trays at up to 120 cycles per minute with a much quicker change over time for single and multi-cavity moulds for wrinkled or smooth products.
News from Isopak ( 3 November 2004)
Vertical cartoning machine is easily accessible
Vertical cartoning machine has an innovative balcony construction that provides an easily accessible loading area, and an assembling capability of up to 60 cartons/min.
News from Isopak ( 3 November 2004)
In-line clutch may be world's smallest
Believed to be the smallest of its kind available, an in-line slip clutch is just 16mm in diameter and 26mm in length, is simple and robust, and supplies plenty of torque with zero backlash. Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork ( 3 November 2004)
Linear motion system delivered quickly
User Application Article In their drive to enhance quality and safety while keeping costs under close control, tier manufacturers to the automotive industry have to choose their own suppliers of linear motion systems wisely. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion ( 3 November 2004)
Thrust- and seal-free pump protects employees
Product containment, especially when pumping hazardous fluids, is essential to protect the workforce and environment from dangerous leaks, hence a thrust- and seal-free.pump design.
News from Verder ( 3 November 2004)
UK order placed for award-winning machining centre
DMG has just received the first UK order for its award-winning DMC60S-FD CNC machining centre to manufacture manifold valves in 'exotic' metals for the petrochemical industry.
News from DMG (UK) ( 3 November 2004)
HMCs now feature easy-to-use CNC system
Horizontal machining centres now feature the easy to use Siemens Sinumerik Shopmill control, giving users even greater productivity, easier operation, and better piece part costs. Brochure Available
News from Heller Machine Tools ( 3 November 2004)
Up to 50% discounts offered on storage units
Polstore are offering up to 50% discounts on 18 core 'Workshop Storage Equipment' products - said to be ideal for the storeroom, office or collection facility - and available on 24h delivery.
News from Polstore Storage Systems ( 3 November 2004)
CD-ROM covers actuation equipment
Latest CD-ROM contains an extensive library of technical documentation and drawings, which includes screw jacks, linear actuators, roller screws, bevel gearboxes and more. Brochure Available
News from Power Jacks ( 3 November 2004)
PCB assembly line scores, second ordered
User Application Article Canadian contract electronics manufacturer has made such an impact on its specialist market in complex PCBs that it installed a second production assembly line just two months after the first.
News from Assembléon ( 3 November 2004)
Open house secures 12 CNC auto orders
During the three days of the NC Engineering October Open House, more than 100 companies visited the Watford showroom resulting in 12 orders being placed for Citizen machines. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK ( 3 November 2004)
High-speed, high-efficiency machining patented
A US patent for a novel high-speed machining technique - 'Race Line Machining' - has been awarded. The technique offers increased machining efficiency through higher removal rates. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 3 November 2004)
Monitoring system boosts plastics production
User Application Article Production monitoring system has helped the plastic pouch department at Baxter Healthcare Corporation's factory to increase its Overall Equipment Efficiency from 71.5 percent to 81.6 percent.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 3 November 2004)
Compressors help sweeten product output
User Application Article Energy and production cost savings have been realised at a confectionery manufacturer since the practice of implementing continual improvements to its compressed air system. Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors ( 3 November 2004)
At last, the end of dull PC-based presentations!
Using the Munich Systems Fair in October as the launch venue, Schott Systeme presented its new business graphics software to the visiting public.
News from Schott Systeme GmbH ( 3 November 2004)
Solid Edge V16 to improve mould tooling capability
UGS has announced that Version 16 of Solid Edge, its value-based 3D computer-aided design (CAD) system for the mainstream PLM market, will be delivered with expanded Mould Tooling capabilities.
News from Solid Edge ( 3 November 2004)
Supplier of baking automation to use Solid Edge
User Application Article UGS has announced that AMF, a leading supplier of integrated, automated solutions for the baking industry, has standardised on Solid Edge.
News from Solid Edge ( 3 November 2004)
ESI introduces Visual-Crash for PAM (VCP)
Representing a first step toward ESI Group's new open environment, VCP enables PAM-Crash users to integrate competitive solutions into the Virtual Try-Out Space.
News from ESI Group ( 3 November 2004)
PC for project managers features twin displays
Microsoft UK has launched the first ever PC designed specifically for project managers.
News from Microsoft ( 3 November 2004)
Pantek introduces Wonderware touchscreen computers
Pantek is now offering Wonderware's new family of touchscreen operator interface computers, available with a 10 or 12 inch display.
News from SolutionsPT ( 3 November 2004)
Application server enhances information security
Pantek introduces Wonderware's new Industrial Application Server 2.0, offering unprecedented scalability, redundancy and plant information security.
News from SolutionsPT ( 3 November 2004)
Training course on bolted joints
Bolt Science organises training course in Lancashire presents key knowledge and facts to engineers enabling bolted joints to be designed and fasteners sized to prevent failure.
News from Bolt Science ( 3 November 2004)
Automatic recording boosts productivity
Light microscope users in biomedical research and routine laboratories can now automatically record high-resolution, multidimensional images, saving time and optimising image quality.
News from Carl Zeiss ( 3 November 2004)
Dedicated tester operates manually, automatically
A dedicated tester for the lighting industry helps manufacturers meet electrical safety standards and can be operated as a simple manual tester or for automatic test sequencing. Brochure Available
News from Clare Instruments ( 3 November 2004)
Team effort ensures successful outcome
Leading structural monitoring specialist AV Technology has successfully completed the first two stages of a complex monitoring program for Farrans Construction. Brochure Available
News from AV Technology ( 2 November 2004)
Wash-down station is versatile and transportable
The latest wash-down station from Blue Diamond is completely self-contained and ideal for keeping industrial and agricultural plant clean at temporary or remote locations. Brochure Available
News from Blue Diamond Technologies ( 2 November 2004)
New engineer-to-order software VAR in USA
Integrated business software solutions provider, in2grate, has appointed its first Value Added Reseller (VAR) for its specialist Engineer-to-Order solution d2order in the USA.
News from in2grate ( 2 November 2004)
Professional indemnity cover increased
Howden UK, an independent Lloyd's broker specialising in professional indemnity insurance, has announced the increase in cover of the UKAS professional indemnity scheme to GBP 5 million.
News from Howden Insurance Brokers ( 2 November 2004)
HIgh sensitivity microanalysis without LN2 cooling
The new Horiba XGT-5100 micro-EDXRF system with liquid nitrogen free detector cooling builds on the past success of the XGT-5000, offering high sensitivity micro-EDXRF elemental analysis and mapping.
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon ( 2 November 2004)
Channel partner agreed for distribution
ABB has announced a dedicated UK channel partner agreement for the distribution of its recently launched productivity improvement software, Real-Time Production Intelligence (Real-TPI).
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 1 November 2004)
More power and airflow from fan
Sanyo Denki, specialists in cooling fans, has launched the new, improved San Ace 200, a 200mm cooling fan which delivers 41% more airflow than the existing model. Brochure Available
News from EAO ( 1 November 2004)
Non spill coupling for chemical resistance
Colder Products Company (CPC) has introduced the addition of new high-flow terminations to its NSH Series Non-Spill Coupling for up to and #190; and #8221; (19.0 mm) inner diameter tubing.
News from Colder Products ( 1 November 2004)
Positive employment outlook for manufacturing
More employers in the manufacturing sector are looking to recruit staff than lay them off over the final three months of 2004, according to Manpower, the UK's leading workforce management company.
News from Manpower ( 1 November 2004)
Logic programmable relays get smarter still
Facilities for easy expansion and a choice of ladder-diagram or function-block programming, are features of the new modular range of Zelio Logic programmable relays.
News from Schneider Electric ( 1 November 2004)
Hydralic subsystem awarded for new jet
Parker Hannifin has been awarded the hydraulic subsystem for the new Boeing 7E7 Dreamliner passenger jet, as well as individual components on the aircraft and GE candidate engine. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 1 November 2004)
Powerful linear motion solution
Power Jacks has developed the Rolaram linear actuator range to provide a powerful yet flexible linear motion solution for applications where historically hydraulic or pneumatic solutions were used. Brochure Available
News from Power Jacks ( 1 November 2004)
Open house invites in orders
Star GB received nine orders for sliding-headstock turn-milling machines at its open house exhibition, held from 18th to 22nd October 2004 at the company¹ s Melbourne showroom.
News from Star Micronics GB ( 1 November 2004)
Tooling and fixturing specialist joins up
Redco International Tools, manufacturer of broach tooling, quick die change systems, and thread cutting and thread rolling tooling, modular and flexible fixturing systems has joined the MTA.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association ( 1 November 2004)
USB camera simplifies control
Firstsight Vision is offering a new range of small bodied machine vision USB2 cameras from IDS. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision ( 1 November 2004)
Rotary actuator provides high axial thrust loads
The Series RCC Rotary Actuator from PHD features an exceptionally low profile body design and provides high axial thrust loads.
News from PHD ( 1 November 2004)
System is ideal for dusty environments
QuickSilver provides servo control of a 17 or 23 frame micro step motor utilizing a single cable for both motor and encoder signals.
News from QuickSilver Controls ( 1 November 2004)
Debut at flat information displays conference
Global Display Solutions (GDS), manufacturer of industrial monitors, will be making its debut at the Flat Information Displays Conference (FID), November 18th and 19th, San Francisco, USA.
News from GDS - Global Display Solutions ( 1 November 2004)
New sample holders help to test thermosets
Celsum Technologies now offers a new range of purpose-designed and engineered sample vials to make testing of thermosetting materials easier on the T2SR Time and Temperature Scanning Rheometer. Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies ( 1 November 2004)
Colour technology helps create dynamic effects
User Application Article In its development of PhoneWrap covers for their V120 cell phones, Motorolla used RTP Company color development technologies to achieve a dynamic chroma-shift color effects for their product design.
News from RTP Company ( 1 November 2004)
Long hose life in peristaltic pumps
User Application Article VerderFlex pumps are available in ten sizes from 10 mm up to 125 mm inner hose diameter, enabling the pumping of anything up to 90 m3/h and manufactured in NR, NBR, EPDM, Hypalon or food-grade NBR
News from Verder ( 1 November 2004)
Processing line cuts anodising costs
Poeton Industries claims that the state-of-the-art processing line it opened for its Apticote 300 coating, is so energy efficient that it is able to compete with conventional hard anodising processes.
News from Poeton Industries ( 1 November 2004)
Ultrasonic spectroscopy measures milk samples
Ultrasonic Scientific has announced the addition of a new application for High-Resolution Ultrasonic Spectroscopy (HR-US) - the analysis of heat stability of milk samples.
News from Ultrasonic Scientific ( 1 November 2004)
Servo control even in dusty environments
QuickSilver provides servo control of a 17 or 23 frame micro step motor utilizing a single cable for both motor and encoder signals.
News from QuickSilver Controls ( 1 November 2004)
Online translation service streamlined
Savings of up to 70% on cost of converting CAD geometry, assembly structure and attribute data are now available from Theorem following streamlining of the company's on-line translation service.
News from Theorem Solutions ( 1 November 2004)
Ten years celebrated for clean air
Air Spectrum Environmental, the odour nuisance control specialists are celebrating 10 years in business during 2004.
News from Air Spectrum Environmental ( 1 November 2004)
3D laser navigational system for AGV
ATS AB and Soft Design AB have entered into a strategic partnership to develop a patent pending 3D laser navigational system for AGVs without the use of wall-mounted reflectors.
News from Soft Design RTS AB ( 1 November 2004)
Training certificate follows development
Scottish Power Generation has received accreditation as acknowledgement that its graduate engineering training programme meets IMechE's stringent criteria.
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers ( 1 November 2004)
LaSalle Bank taps Pathlore for high-tech training
User Application Article Pathlore Software has partnered with LaSalle Bank to deploy a learning management solution for 19,000 employees.
News from SumTotal Systems ( 1 November 2004)
WaterGEMS Selected for Baghdad
User Application Article WaterGEMS software will help improve water quality for millions of residents in Baghdad
News from Haestad Methods ( 1 November 2004)
The Online Retail Countdown to Christmas
Technical Background Article Zendor explains the monthly steps required by on-line retailers to prepare for the Christmas season
News from Zendor ( 1 November 2004)
ATL makes the right call with MAPICS
User Application Article ATL has chosen the SyteLine Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution from Mapics
News from Infor ( 1 November 2004)
New Pre-Configured PLM Solutions from UGS and HP
UGS and HP Announce New Pre-Configured PLM Solutions to Streamline Acquisition, Implementation and Support Based on Teamcenter software, HP servers and combined services
News from Siemens PLM Software ( 1 November 2004)
President named following promotion
Thomas Keidel, General Manager, CEO, of Carl Mahr Holding, has announced that Tony Picone has been promoted to CEO and President of US subsidiary, Mahr Federal, effective immediately.
News from Mahr Federal ( 1 November 2004)
Pharmaceuticals company bolts on with LIMS
User Application Article As the UK¹s oldest independent pharmaceutical company, William Ransom specialises in manufacturing liquid pharmaceuticals and natural extracts for the healthcare and food sectors. Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe ( 1 November 2004)
Cooperation for metrology research for China
A mission to China by Feanor Metrology includes promoting cooperation with Chinese companies, universities and technology institutes on metrology and measurement systems, new materials and coatings.
News from Feanor ( 1 November 2004)
Office opened for Asia Pacific
Shunra Software, a provider of solutions that eliminate the risk of delivering distributed IT services, has announced that it has opened its Asia Pacific (APAC) regional office in Singapore.
News from Shunra Software ( 1 November 2004)
Crystal haze cracked with analysis
Synchrotron successfully identified why a transparent polymer food packaging material had developed a haziness.
News from DARTS ( 1 November 2004)
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