News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 12 December
to Saturday 18 December 2004
Orbis signs deal with Ascent Technology
Ascent Technology, the UK's largest Sage Line 500 reseller, has formalised a partnership with the international EDA (Event Driven Architecture) vendor, Orbis Software.
News from Orbis Software (17 December 2004)
Expertise to aid research into difficult machining
User Application Article StarragHeckert's expertise is to play a key role in AMRC research into the machining of difficult and exotic materials.
News from StarragHeckert UK (17 December 2004)
Digital media Mini-ITX mainboard has many options
Taiwan Commate Computer (Commel), a leading provider of Mini-ITX platform solutions, has introduced the new embedded LV-667 advanced digital media Mini-ITX mainboard.
News from Taiwan Commate Computer Inc (17 December 2004)
Specialist platforms for the medical market
Advantech has announced the worldwide availability of two new platforms aimed specifically at medical applications.
News from Advantech (UK) (17 December 2004)
Box standard PCs are factory failures?
Technical Background Article This letter to the editor from David Sutton of Telemecanique puts the argument for not using standard office-garde PCs for long-term industrial applications.
News from Telemecanique (17 December 2004)
65000 shapes make library solid
Altima Technologies has released the 65,000th shape within NetZoom's Computer/Telecomm library solidifying its position as the largest collection of intelligent equipment shapes.
News from Altima Technologies (17 December 2004)
Simple and cost effective RS232 data acquisition
Collect SL is a simple cost-effective solution that collects RS232 data from laboratory instruments and serial devices into its' own internal spreadsheet.
News from Labtronics (17 December 2004)
Flexible analysis in new software for rheometers
Malvern Instruments has launched a new software version for its range of Malvern Bohlin rheometers. Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (17 December 2004)
Product manager for rheology systems
Malvern Instruments (Malvern, UK) has appointed Stephen Carrington to the position of product manager for the company's rheology systems. Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (17 December 2004)
Range enhanced with portable meters
Mettler Toledo will further enhance its pH, ion, conductivity and dissolved oxygen meters during 2005 with the launch of a new portable range. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (17 December 2004)
Contract testing consultancy launched
Mettler Toledo has launched a contract testing and consultancy service. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (17 December 2004)
Digital indicator reaches third generation
Mahr Federal has launched a new Maxum III Digital Indicator, the latest update to its popular Maxum line.
News from Mahr Federal (17 December 2004)
Pre-insulated bundled tubing
Swagelok has launched a new electric and steam traced pre-insulated bundled tubing to expand their analytical and process instrumentation product line.
News from Swagelok (17 December 2004)
X-ray fluorescence instrument for semiconductors
Thermo Electron Corporation has launched its latest X-ray fluorescence instrument for semiconductor metrology, the MicroXR microbeam XRF platform.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (17 December 2004)
FLTA welcomes 100th member of Safe User Group
Medway Ports has become the 100th member of FLTA Safe User Group.
News from Fork Lift Truck Association (17 December 2004)
Thixotropic cleaner clings and avoids corrosion
JohnsonDiversey has developed EnduroPower, a new cleaning concept whose thixotropic property prevents drying on surfaces, which means less corrosion.
News from JohnsonDiversey (17 December 2004)
Imaging system measures colour at high speed
Imaging system can measure colour to better than one delta E, detect surface defects to 2 microns at high speed and can teach itself to find and report errors.
News from Shelton Machines (16 December 2004)
Improving rotational moulding machines efficiency
Testing mouldings on an existing rotational moulding machine proved in practice that the design of an aerodynamic oven increases cycle speeds and reduces energy consumption.
News from Alan Yorke Engineering (16 December 2004)
Brochure details analytical services
Corporate and services e-Brochure for 2005 details vibration analysis, thermography, electric motor testing and tribological oil analysis to ISO 9001:2000.
News from Monition (16 December 2004)
Vacuum generator module is compact
Compact vacuum generator and control module is only 10mm wide, yet has built-in vacuum venturi, 30m suction filter, long-life solenoid valves and a digital vacuum switch.
News from SMC Corporation of America (16 December 2004)
CNC sliding head auto ousts second operations
User Application Article Objective of a sub-contract machinist was to eliminate as much 'second operation' as possible, which it has done with a carefully chosen CNC sliding head automatic lathe.
News from StarragHeckert UK (16 December 2004)
Sales manager to concentrate on rentals
New sales manager, Steve Parton, appointed by Simons Reeve will be concentrating his efforts on the growing rental side of the business, including component manufacturing.
News from Simons Reeve (16 December 2004)
Annual brushless resolver business grew by 100%
Advanced Micro Controls, a Connecticut based industrial controls company, is realizing a 100% increase in year to date sales of their brushless resolvers and brushless resolver transducers.
News from AMCI (16 December 2004)
Glassless pH electrode is not fragile
Glassless pH electrode eliminates problems commonly associated with traditional glass electrodes, such as fragility, poor response and frequent replacement.
News from Honeywell Control Systems - Sensing and Control (16 December 2004)
CAM software allows toolbar customisation
Latest version of EdgeCAM software allows users to easily customise icons and toolbars to their individual requirements resulting in faster programming time.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (16 December 2004)
Heat resistance plastics take over in camping
User Application Article When a major manufacturer of camping and outdoor recreation equipment, decided to switch to thermoplastic parts it found a heat-resistant product that did the job.
News from Victrex (16 December 2004)
Buyers' guide identified miller refurbisher
User Application Article Tool and gauge maker found a company through the GTMA's Buyers' Guide to refurbish three Bridgeport turret millers on a machine-by-machine basis.
News from GTMA (16 December 2004)
Fibreglass grating replaces metal and wood
Fibreglass grating is used extensively throughout industry as an alternative to wood or steel as it is completely corrosion resistant, lightweight, easy to install and is maintenance-free.
News from E-Components and Chains (16 December 2004)
Room temperature curing epoxy has high strength
Highly flexible two part epoxy has been developed for bonding, sealing and coating applications and is formulated to cure at ambient temperatures or elevated temperatures. Brochure Available
News from Master Bond (16 December 2004)
Christmas decorations maker is decorated
A joint partnership between Festive Productions and Jobcentre Plus resulted in the manufacturer beating off stiff competition to win the Employer Partnership Award for the South East Wales District.
News from JobCentrePlus (16 December 2004)
Swiss automation integrator expands UK site
Manufacturing systems specialist, Gudel UK has announced a major expansion of its operations to establish itself as a leading UK systems integrator for automation and work handling solutions.
News from Gudel UK (16 December 2004)
Hearth shell bores machined in-situ
User Application Article As part of a complete blast furnace rebuild programme Metalock machined fifteen hearth shell bores on site at the furnace to accommodate tapered tuyere cooler holders.
News from Metalock Engineering (16 December 2004)
Supply chain software provider gets accolade
i2 Technologies, a leading provider of closed-loop supply chain management solutions, has been named a leader in Product Information Management by a leading independent analyst firm.
News from i2 Technologies (16 December 2004)
Versatile microsteppers are very powerful
Versatile, high performance microstepping motor drive units can control two- or four-phase hybrid steppers under low noise requirements and are extremely powerful for their size.
News from Astrosyn International Technology (16 December 2004)
50 years on: steel belt is still in action
User Application Article Installed in the early 1950s into a new bake oven line, a 100m long, 800mm wide by 1.2mm thick, carbon steel belt is still 'going strong' and more have since been added.
News from Sandvik Process Systems (16 December 2004)
'One-stop storage shop' set up at Autosport
System Store Solutions has teamed up with Bri-Store Systems to exhibit a 'one stop storage shop' for both quality workshop equipment and in-vehicle racking systems at the Autosport International show.
News from System Store Solutions (16 December 2004)
Machining 'exotics' - research cuts time cycles
Technical Background Article Dedicated to push out the boundaries of all aspects of machining difficult and exotic materials, A UK university is already showing how machining times can be reduced.
News from StarragHeckert UK (16 December 2004)
National test mark acquisition simplified
Certification Body scheme allows the obtaining of national test marks for various countries worldwide and requiring only a single testing and certification process.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (16 December 2004)
Adding quality to the board
Cambridgeshire-based Shearline Engineering has strengthened its management board with the appointment of David Lonsdale as Sales Manager.
News from Shearline Precision Engineering (16 December 2004)
Upgraded package helps to integrate learning
Pathlore Software Corporation, a global leader in providing learning management software and services to industry and government, has released Pathlore Learning Management Suite 6.5.
News from SumTotal Systems (16 December 2004)
New offices required to cope with rapid growth
InfinityQS International has moved to new offices two and one-half times the size of the original office in order to accommodate the company's rapid growth.
News from InfinityQS International (16 December 2004)
System makes Teds upgrade easy
HBM now provides an inexpensive and reliable method to upgrade equipment for Teds (Transducer Electronic Data Sheet) use without replacing all of the existing hardware. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (16 December 2004)
5 wavelengths in 1
Mettler Toledo has launched the innovative DP5 Phototrode for use with its wide range of titrators. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (16 December 2004)
Recognizing the need for environmental analyses
Thermo Electron Corporation has developed new turnkey solutions to help environmental laboratories, government agencies and water suppliers comply with the requirements of European norm ISO 9377-2.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (16 December 2004)
Workplace furniture detailed in catalogue
A new catalogue is available from electrical safety testing specialist Clare Instruments including its full range of specialist technical workplace furniture and equipment. Brochure Available
News from Clare Instruments (16 December 2004)
Simple system tests portable gas monitors
Users of portable gas detectors need to know their units are working correctly and will always alarm in the presence of hazardous gases, so Crowcon is launching a simple test kit. Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (16 December 2004)
Fibreglass grating comes with non-slip surface
Tuffgrate fibreglass grating is used extensively throughout industry as an alternative to traditional materials such as wood or steel, and ECC has a vast range.
News from E-Components and Chains (16 December 2004)
Standard to simplify controls' safety compliance
Technical Background Article Regarded more as a facilitator, IEC62061 can only improve safety provision in the small electrical control sector, especially as it places a premium on good design.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (15 December 2004)
Blast, spray and ultrasonic equipment covered
Four-page product newsletter includes all the latest news on blast and spray wash equipment and introduces equipment and applications on ultrasonic cleaning. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (15 December 2004)
Conveyors assembled from basic parts
Plastic conveyor components, made from easy-to-clean materials, simplify conveyor design into an assembly of basic parts with the drawing available on CAD.
News from E-Components and Chains (15 December 2004)
Dies pull burrs from thin sheet without problems
Slug free light dies for thin sheet metal eliminate slug (burr) pulling by making series of very small protrusions around the edge of the burr and so improve quality. Brochure Available
News from Mate Precision Tooling (15 December 2004)
Free 'white paper' discusses plastics purging
Technical Background Article Technical brief provides plastics processors vital insights toward meeting goals for Increased purity and productivity and helps identify practical and effective purging technology.
News from Novachem (15 December 2004)
Emerging FSR technologies compared with FKMs
Technical Background Article Independent research report highlights the continuing evolution of fluorosilicone rubber (FSR) technology, and compares new materials with conventional FKM compounds.
News from Dow Corning (15 December 2004)
Rust blocker forms colorless, odorless barrier
Rust blocker forms colorless, odorless barrier film that is dry-to-touch and is highly resistant to humidity and corrosion to provide long term protection on cast iron, steel and MIM components.
News from Birchwood Casey (15 December 2004)
Coatings developer expands sales team
With sales up 15% for the year, engineered performance coatings developer Ellison Surface Technologies is positioning itself for continued growth in 2005 by adding a sales professional to its team.
News from Ellison Group (15 December 2004)
More rapid prototyping materials expected in 2005
Two new materials for rapid prototyping previewed at Euromold 2004, a fire retardant material, and a low durometer material, will be in line for commercialisation during 2005. Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (15 December 2004)
Information management system watches mill
User Application Article A high performance, distributed information management system provides a paper mill with a 'single window' view of operational data from one or more disparate sources.
News from Qisoft (15 December 2004)
Units provide intense diffused machine lighting
Area light units are said to offer the best price and performance in a range of machine vision applications which require intense, diffused area front lighting.
News from Industrial Vision Systems (15 December 2004)
Conveyor changes offer long-lasting performance
Ideal for all kind of bottle, cans, container, keg and crate handling conveyors, a range of plastics and steel conveyor chains guarantees long lasting top performance.
News from E-Components and Chains (15 December 2004)
E-manufacturing gains ground at EuroMOLD
Latest laser-sintering systems and new materials were shown for successful 'e-manufacturing' components in economic small series production and large series.
News from EOS Electro Optical Systems (15 December 2004)
Laser marking workstation is highly flexible
Available in four package sizes, a laser marking workstation also comes in two heights to accommodate different focal height optics and parts handling options.
News from Miyachi Unitek Corporation (15 December 2004)
Mould maker expands CNC machining
For the second time in 2004 Toolcraft has expanded its production facility with a Hurco VM1 integrated into the all embracing plastics mould tool manufacturing system.
News from Toolcraft Plastics (Swindon) (15 December 2004)
MTA appoints next Director General
The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Manly - formerly with the PPMA - as its new Director General.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (15 December 2004)
Turret press change cuts labour costs
User Application Article Heater manufacturer that has exchanged an old, stand-alone turret punch press for a pressworking cell with an automatic load/unload system and has reduced labour costs. Brochure Available
News from Press and Shear Machinery (15 December 2004)
Automation software business increased
A leading automation software technology provider has generated an unprecedented level of business in 2004 with shipments of its cutting-edge control software reaching over 6000 units per month.
News from ICS Triplex ISaGRAF (15 December 2004)
Measurement and automation catalogue released
National Instruments has released The Measurement and Automation Catalog 2005, a leading resource for engineers and scientists seeking innovative virtual instrumentation software and hardware. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (15 December 2004)
'Lights-out' mill-turn package seals contract
User Application Article A 'lights-out' mill-turn package giving an unmanned running capability secured a GBP 40,000/year contract that would not have been quoted for before the installation.
News from Colchester-Harrison (15 December 2004)
Maintaining optimal forecast accuracy
Technical Background Article Lori Mitchell-Keller, Manugistics senior vice president of global marketing and product management, shares her insight on the value of implementing and maintaining an optimal forecast accuracy chain.
News from Manugistics (15 December 2004)
Authoring tool supports sharable media libraries
Trainer1 reveals the new version of the Lectora authoring tool, the 'authoring tool for non-programmers'.
News from Trainer1 (15 December 2004)
Sweet success for Tropos implementation at Fox's
User Application Article Accelerated deployment of a Tropos ERP system from SSI enabled Fox's Confectionery to beat a key deadline and enjoy additional benefits earlier than expected.
News from SSI (15 December 2004)
Digital humans aid ergonomic design
UGS has announced NXT Human Modelling, which allows users to build virtual product design environments with digital humans to simulate ergonomics and conduct posture positioning.
News from Siemens PLM Software (15 December 2004)
DNA probe technology licensed by Osmetech
LGC,has signed an exclusive agreement for licensing its DNA probe technology with Osmetech in medical genetic test applications for inherited genetic traits in all world markets, excluding India.
News from LGC (15 December 2004)
Leave the laptop at home
The internal test result storage and downloading facilities provided by Megger's latest range of instruments means that it's no longer necessary to use laptop computers on-site. Brochure Available
News from Megger (15 December 2004)
Vitamin C analysis can be easy
Technical Background Article Voltammetry requires no specialist laboratory infrastructure such as fume extraction all that is required is a sturdy bench top on which to mount the instrument and a regulated flow of an inert gas. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (15 December 2004)
Plastic conveyors are more user-friendly
E-Components and Chains (ECC) is launching an exciting new range of plastic conveyor components.
News from E-Components and Chains (15 December 2004)
Modular SynqNet devices integrate readily
Family of modular SynqNet I/O products comprises an Interface device and flexible analog and digital 'add-on' boards that can be easily integrated with existing machine I/O. Brochure Available
News from Motion Engineering (14 December 2004)
CNC turning investment ups metal removal rates
Investment of GBP 200,000 in CNC turning will extend a subcontract machinist's capabilities in high speed metal removal rates combined with extreme accuracy and versatility.
News from APT Leicester (Automatic Precision Turning) (14 December 2004)
Low flow devices calibrate leak detectors
Two hand-held instruments quickly and accurately calibrate most makes of production-line pressure-, flow- or vacuum-type leak testers, to maintain accurate quantitative leak data.
News from Intertech Development Company (14 December 2004)
Vibratory system counts small parts
Automatic vibratory counting system counts small parts like plastics caps, spouts, screws, rivets, capsules and electrical connectors, bearings, as well as heavy parts.
News from Elscint Automation (14 December 2004)
Vacuum caster speeds investment wax patterns
User Application Article A high capacity vacuum casting machine to speed the production of wax patterns for investment casting has a separate resin degassing chamber and houses the largest single chamber capacity in the UK. Brochure Available
News from MCP Tooling Technologies (14 December 2004)
Magnetic filtration raises CNC machine reliability
User Application Article To avoid machine slideway wear, a Finnish company will install magnetic filtering systems to every lathe in its plant follwoing successful trials in a Mori Seiki CNC lathe.
News from Fluid Conditioning Systems (14 December 2004)
Magnetic filtration cleans up moulders
User Application Article Installation of magnetic filtration systems in a vacuum cleaner manufacturer's injection moulding machines has avoided ferrous contamination in pumps and chillers.
News from Fluid Conditioning Systems (14 December 2004)
Steel for hydraulics has good impact strength
Technical Background Article Designed to achieve the strength required by the hydraulic industry to be able to deliver safer components, a steel has a yield strength of 450MPa and a good impact strength.
News from Ovako Steel AB (14 December 2004)
Data file details motors, clarifies ATEX zoning
Six-page technical data file details a range of dust ignition proof motors and lso defines the dangerous zones according to risks as outlined in the internatiopnal standard IEC 79-10.
News from Lafert Electric Motors (14 December 2004)
12 locations thermally profiled on test PCB
Particularly relevant to meet the demands of lead free thermal profiling, a thermal profiling unit with a quick connection system allows profiling of up to 12 locations on a test PCB.
News from Kaisertech (14 December 2004)
Epsilon is DTI Innovation Awards Finalist
Epsilon Test Services innovative Portable Appliance Testing has led to the company achieving a place in the UK's Department of Trade and Industries Innovation Awards.
News from BERR (Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform) (14 December 2004)
Direct drive air bearing gives precise motion
Direct drive, linear air bearing slideways provides straightness of motion better than 0.1 micron in 100mm of travel, and resolution on position accuracy better than 0.1 micron.
News from Loadpoint (14 December 2004)
Long-lasting chain boosts tyre production
User Application Article A previous drive chain used on a tyre production line drives had to be changed every three weeks, the replacement product needs changing only every 12 weeks, reports the user.
News from Renold Chain (14 December 2004)
Indexable inset mill cuts tool steel much faster
User Application Article Uprated CAM software and an indexable insert end mill are machining tool steel guides for rubber extrusion lines five times faster than multiple pass milling techniques used before. Brochure Available
News from NCMT (14 December 2004)
EAMA appoints new chairman
The GTMA has added its voice to the chorus of welcome to Graham Hayes, CEO of Bradman Lake Group, who has been elected chairman of Engineering and Machinery Alliance (EAMA).
News from GTMA (14 December 2004)
Are self-reinforced plastics commercially viable?
Self-reinforced plastics: technically excellent, but are they commercially viable? Unique properties will be the 'Key to Success' for SRPs reports analyst. in a market report.
News from Frost and Sullivan (14 December 2004)
New chain Web site has useful online tools
Renold have announced the launch of a website that is easier to navigate and contains more helpful information, free downloads and interactive tools than ever before.
News from Renold Chain (14 December 2004)
High performance is coupled with pick and sort
High performance turret punch press with a large sheet processing capability and 30-station turret can be fitted with a cost-effective pick and sort work handling system.
News from LVD (UK) (14 December 2004)
Press brake has adaptive bending system
Servo-controlled hydraulic downstroking press brake equipped with a laser-based adaptive bending system has powerful software that ensures full-length accuracy on long parts.
News from LVD (UK) (14 December 2004)
Plasma cutting is applicable to CrNi-steels
Plasma-arc cutting, as well being increasingly applied to production work in thinner sections of carbon steels, can now also be applied to the cutting of nickel-chrome alloy steels.
News from Kjellberg Finsterwalde (14 December 2004)
New web standards require new design software
Changes to the international website design and accessibility standards mean that the traditional editors, that have predominantly been used to design website in the past, are no longer effective.
News from Engineering Adventures (14 December 2004)
Programmable Display Terminal with HMI Software
Contec introduces Active Touch, a full featured HMI solution ideal for the small PLC user with its easy Develop and Runtime software at the half price that of competitive products.
News from Contec Microelectronics Europe (14 December 2004)
Objectif Lune releases planetpress 4.1
Objectif Lune, a leader in solutions for the efficient design and high-volume printing of transactional and variable content documents, has announced the release of PlanetPress Suite Version 4.1.
News from Objectif Lune (14 December 2004)
Customer Database Analysis for Joseph Turner
User Application Article Zendor, the distance shopping expert, is to undertake further work for mail order client, Joseph Turner to perform Customer database analysis
News from Zendor (14 December 2004)
Management system for British Nuclear Group
User Application Article ABB has given British Nuclear Group, part of BNFL, the ability to access two terabytes of production data following the installation of an information management system at the Sellafield site.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (14 December 2004)
Solar-powered meters for offshore platforms
User Application Article Jiskoot Mixmeter multiphase meters have been selected to help enhance production and reservoir management at the Arabian Gulf Safaniya and Marjan oilfields.
News from Jiskoot (14 December 2004)
Essential guide for 2005
Mettler Toledo's 2005 Laboratory price catalogue has a comprehensive balance section as well as Information about service agreement options and additional support services. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (14 December 2004)
Increase efficiency, safety and quality
To ensure optimisation of scale-up processes, Mettler Toledo offers a range of reaction monitoring and characterisation equipment that provides vital process information. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (14 December 2004)
Hollow rotary actuator has high accuracy
A compact hollow rotary actuator is for any use where precision rotational movement is needed and has a repetitive positioning accuracy of +/-0.004 deg.
News from Oriental Motor (13 December 2004)
IT services company completes merger
Digica, the IT managed services and outsourcing business for mid-market organisations, has announced completion of the merger with Fox IT Managed Services.
News from Digica (13 December 2004)
ReadSoft commended in prestigious European Awards
ReadSoft has been commended in the Information Management 2004 awards, the premier European recognition of excellence and innovation in the management of business information.
News from ReadSoft (UK) (13 December 2004)
UK Agent appointed for high speed VFFS machine
SME Consult have been appointed by Elmetherm as UK agent for their Europe Engineering range of vertical form fill and seal machines and bale presses to deal with the increased interest in the range.
News from SME Consult (13 December 2004)
Load cells designed to integrate into machinery
A range of state-of-the-art load cells, with ecellent weighing resolutions, has been designed for manufacturers looking to integrate weighing processes into their production equipment. Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK (13 December 2004)
Business-to-manufacturing system ups agility
User Application Article Business-to-manufacturing system will simplify a food manaufacturer's integration effort, lower the implementation and support costs, and improve manufacturing agility.
News from SolutionsPT (13 December 2004)
Data reader works on shiny and dull surfaces
In response to demands of the 2D code reading market, a hand-held reader delivers improved reading on both low contrast surfaces and also those where there is a high level of shine.
News from Absolute Vision (13 December 2004)
Acetal extruded stockshapes have colours
In response to increasing market demand for products that enable and enhance colour identity, a range of colours for extruded Acetal stockshapes is available.
News from Quadrant EPP (13 December 2004)
Single-point lubricators raise bearing performance
Single-point lubricators are designed to connect directly to existing grease or lubrication fittings and apply precise amounts of lubricant to bearings and other mechanical interfaces. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (13 December 2004)
Catalogue details extrusions
Catalogue details a wide range of extrusions and accessories for applications requiring the design of machine guards, machine bases and equipment needing flexibility.
News from Vickers-Warnick Manufacturing (13 December 2004)
Machining issues to be addressed at Autosport
On display at the UK's Autosport exhibition will be a multi-function machine with capability of simultaneous five-axis machining small batches of complex parts in a single operation. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (13 December 2004)
Wire EDM helps boost press tool orders
User Application Article Press tool manufacturer has acquired a linear drive, wire EDM to extend tool making capacity and take on larger press tooling work, including progression tool sets up to 500t.
News from Sodi-Tech edm (13 December 2004)
Brushless servos cope with difficult environments
Brushless servos offer rapid acceleration and deceleration with maximum reliability in difficult, hazardous environments where standard motors just do not cope adequately.
News from Empire Magnetics (13 December 2004)
High capacity loader for production tool grinding
A high capacity pallet style loader completes an automation package for optimum small to medium tool production on a tool and cutter grinder for long periods of unattended operation.
News from Anca Pty (13 December 2004)
Grand opening made for Turning Technologies
Kenichi Nakamura, President of Nakamura-Tome, was guest of honour at the official opening ceremony for Southam-based Turning Technologies UK on 27th November.
News from Turning Technologies UK (13 December 2004)
Dengensha appoints French distributor
Dengensha Europe, the European subsidiary of the Japanese resistance welding equipment manufacturer Dengensha Manufacturing Co, has appointed Eurosoud as their distributor for the whole of France.
News from Dengensha Europe (13 December 2004)
Working partnership produces best packaging
User Application Article The excellent working partnership between RPC Bebo Plastik and Hochland has been highlighted by the use of a thermoformed tub for a number of products, including an innovative cheese spread.
News from RPC Group (13 December 2004)
CAD converter translates Autodesk to VisMockup JT
Theorem Solutions has reinforced its commitment to the JT Open Initiative with the introduction of its CADverter for translating AutoDesk Inventor 9 product data to VisMockup JT.
News from Theorem Solutions (13 December 2004)
Blister packs tested for strengths
Universal materials testing instrument performs physical property tests on blister packs, including tensile strength and maximum, minimum and average product extraction force.
News from Lloyd Instruments (13 December 2004)
SCADA development improves traceability
Latest version of leading SCADA development software provides a high level of traceability, faster development times and easy compliance with international regulations.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies (13 December 2004)
Simple, effective 3D CAM gains tool contracts
User Application Article Toolmaker invested the latest 3D off-line programming software and is now able to produce very complex 3D surface profiles and fulfil higher value contracts.
News from Sprut Technology (13 December 2004)
Machining diversification quadrupled profits
User Application Article Within a year of diversifying from prismatic machining into providing a small mill/turned parts capability, a subcontractor is not only doubling turnover, but it is quadrupling profits. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (13 December 2004)
Video microscope checks small parts
Versatile video microscope is designed for inspection and assembly in manufacturing and toolmaking for the visual and dimensional inspection of small parts.
News from OGP UK (13 December 2004)
Triangle modelling added to reverse engineering
Triangle modelling capabilities added to reverse engineering software creates complete CAD models from incomplete scan data, without any additional CAD package. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (13 December 2004)
Hydramotion appoints new product manager
Hydramotion, specialists in the design and manufacture of portable and in-line instrumentation for viscosity measurement in industrial applications, has appointed Stephen Parkes as Product Manager. Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion (13 December 2004)
Dosch 3D - Cars 2004
The newest product from Dosch Design is called "Dosch 3D: Cars 2004".
News from Dosch Design (13 December 2004)
PX Series Delivers In Harsh Environments
Flexible connectivity enables use of up-to-seven wired and wireless interfaces simultaneously
News from Intermec Technologies (13 December 2004)
Bentley Geospatial Summit in Prague
Bentley Opens Pre-Registration for Geospatial Summit in Prague BE Meeting Prague 2005 Taking Place February 28 to March 2, 2005
News from Bentley Systems (13 December 2004)
Maplesoft launches MapleNet Commercial
Maplesoft launches MapleNet Commercial - Web-Based platform allows Scientists and Engineers to deliver the computational power of Maple within and across departments and organisations Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (13 December 2004)
New range of synchro amplifiers
Inertial Aerosystems have introduced a new range of synchro amplifiers and digital to synchro converters, which can drive loads up to 300VA. Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (13 December 2004)
Software available in nine languages
Banner Engineering has released its PresencePlus vision sensor software suite in nine languages including; English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, German and Italian.
News from Banner Engineering (13 December 2004)
Fiber optic revenue record
The Finisar Corporation has reported financial results for its second quarter ended October 31, 2004.
News from Finisar Corp (13 December 2004)
Automated assembly and test systems
An automated production-line assembly and test system from Intertech aids productivity and cuts costs by saving time and materials.
News from Intertech Development Company (13 December 2004)
Improving refractometer measurements
Mettler toledo instruments have been developed in conjunction with production pharmacies to ensure accuracy and reliability needs are met. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (13 December 2004)
Scanner integrated on robot arm measuring machine
Metris has announced the integration of the Metris LC50 scanner on the FARO seven-axis portable arms. Brochure Available
News from Metris (13 December 2004)
Personal noise dosemeter gets greater range
Cirrus Research is launching a new version of the successful doseBadge personal noise dosemeter system.
News from Cirrus Research (13 December 2004)
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