News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 6 February
to Saturday 12 February 2005
Endress+Hauser allies with Rockwell Automation
Combining Rockwell Automation's industrial automation products with Endress+Hauser's measurement know-how enables the two companies to offer a comprehensive service. Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (11 February 2005)
Resins business to refocus under vice president
GE Advanced Materials, a unit of GE, has refocused resources on its Cycolac and Geloy resins business under the leadership of Charlie Crew, vice president and general manager.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (11 February 2005)
Young student engineers praised
Young student engineers were praised at an Annual Dinner hosted by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers West Cumbria branch in the northern UK.
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (11 February 2005)
Wire thread inserts need no tool adjustment
New inserting tools for wire thread inserts will allow inserts of various lengths to be installed into through holes with no adjustment to the tool, so saving time and money.
News from WTI Fasteners (11 February 2005)
Device detects any transparent glass shape
Retro-reflective device designed for the detection of transparent materials of any shape - especially glass containers - uses the auto-collimation principle.
News from Sensopart UK (11 February 2005)
Aftermarket business unit gets general manager
Key Technology announces the appointment of Craig Miller to the new position of Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Aftermarket Business Unit.
News from Key Technology (11 February 2005)
Linear motor drives incorporated in wire EDM
Incorporating additional functions requested by customers - ease of operation and maintenance - wire EDM machine offers highly responsive and reliable servo-system accuracy.
News from Sodi-Tech edm (11 February 2005)
CAD service reduces product time-to-market
CAD service reduces product time-to-market by supplying personalised library disks that display products in the file types specifically required by the individual designer. Brochure Available
News from WDS (11 February 2005)
MTA membership expands by four
The UK's manufacturing Technologies Association reports that 2005 has started well with four new companies - including machine tool importers - confirmed into MTA membership.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (11 February 2005)
Tunnel washers are easy to maintain
Since large workloads are expected of conveyorised tunnel washers, the machines have been designed to be easy and efficient as possible to maintain during working life. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (11 February 2005)
Ethernet switch is DIN rail mountable
DIN rail mountable industrial grade Ethernet switch features eight 10/100 Base-T ports, auto negotiation of half or full duplex connections, and requires no setup.
News from Red Lion Controls (11 February 2005)
Universal joint coupling delivers high torque
A rubber-in-compression coupling and universal joint assembly has been developed for power transmission applications where high misalignment is likely to occur.
News from Renold Hi-Tec Couplings (11 February 2005)
Couplings turn up the power at Welsh steel mill
Couplings are playing their part in a major upgrade of Corus's tandem cold rolling mill at Port Talbot in South Wales, a project that will more than double the mill's power handling capability.
News from Renold Clutches and Couplings (11 February 2005)
Centreline tooling products re-born in Coventry
Agreement has been reached under which the Coventry Engineering Group has acquired Centreline products and will be manufactured by a new company, CTL Centreline.
News from CTL Centreline (11 February 2005)
Routing system uses two robots
Routing systems for finishing polymeric and moulded parts can work on larger workpieces and can increase productivity by using two robots. Brochure Available
News from KMT Robotic Solutions (11 February 2005)
CyberMatrix Timesheets Version 2 Released
CyberMatrix Corporation has released version 2 of CyberMatrix Timesheets, an easy to use Windows-based timesheet entry application.
News from CyberMatrix Corporation (11 February 2005)
TxtNation Announces Its 1500th Registrant
txtNation has announced that it has received its 1500th registrant for its mobile payment solutions
News from txtNation (11 February 2005)
UKFast warn of Valentine's Day email fraud
Technical Background Article Manchester based ISP UKFast is warning email users to be vigilant of 'Phishing' as Valentines Day approaches.
News from UKFast (11 February 2005)
Ansys Reaches New Heights in 32-Bit Computing
Technical Background Article First makes simulation extremely powerful on 64-bit with 100 million degree of freedom triumph, now solves a 10 million DOF structural analysis model within a 32-bit environment
News from Ansys (11 February 2005)
Simulation Tools Help Success for Dale Earnhardt
User Application Article Ansys providing simulation software used to test power, improve performance of racing cars
News from Ansys (11 February 2005)
Penn State University Radically Improves FM
User Application Article Renowned University Now Manages Entire Facilities From Any Location--Using PowerCAD CE and Dell Axim Wireless Handheld PCs To Update AutoCAD-Compatible Drawings In Real Time
News from GiveMePower Corporation (11 February 2005)
Woolworths' website delivered at Christmas
User Application Article Woolworths' recently relaunched website has had a successful first Christmas with exceptionally high delivery standards being met.
News from Zendor (11 February 2005)
Severfield-Reeves Projects starts 3D Migration
User Application Article Providing a seamless migration path to 3D architectural modelling, Severfield-Reeves Projects, has invested in AutoCAD Revit Series, a bundle of two products from Autodesk: Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (11 February 2005)
Low cost, high spec Industrial Ethernet switches
GarrettCom Europe has released a versatile range of compact, low cost 6-port industrial Ethernet switches
News from GarrettCom Europe (11 February 2005)
New device monitors power supply voltages of 0.7V
Lattice has announced the addition of precision power manager to programmable mixed-signal product portfolio - New device monitors power supply voltages down to 0.7V with 0.5% precision
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK (11 February 2005)
Boeing Selects National Instruments LabVIEW
Boeing Selects National Instruments LabVIEW for Missile System Test and Saves 30 Percent Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (11 February 2005)
Autoweb Teams with UGS
Autoweb services reinforces leadership of Teamcenter and lightweight 3D JT data format in global automotive industry
News from Siemens PLM Software (11 February 2005)
Preserving sausages
Careful monitoring of sodium sulphate levels in sausages is a must as only a small amount can be used. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (11 February 2005)
How do you test for 'unami'?
Mettler Toledo's DL53 titrator and Rondo 60 autosampler offer a very flexible, easy to use system to completely automate the titration procedure. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (11 February 2005)
Article explores amperometric detection
Technical Background Article Amperometric detection utilises a flowing current to initiate a chemical conversion of electro-active analytes. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (11 February 2005)
Tester for low resistance at high test currents
Telonic Instruments, Kikusui's UK Distributor for over 30 Years, have recently introduced to the UK market the new TOS6200 Earth Bond Tester to compliment their line up of electrical safety testers.
News from Telonic Instruments (11 February 2005)
High-definition video rasteriser
The Tektronix WVR7100 video rasteriser,allows the monitoring of high-definition, standard definition, and composite analogue signals, as well as digital and analogue audio, from a single instrument.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (11 February 2005)
New Packaging Standard Trasnslations Available
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and the Institute of Packaging (IoP) will be releasing German and Swedish translations of the revised Packaging Standard, coming into force on March 1.
News from British Retail Consortium (11 February 2005)
ISA announces over 4000 currently CCST-certified
The Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society says 4000 technicians are currently ISA Certified Control Systems Technician certified at the end of 2004. Brochure Available
News from ISA (Instrumentation, Systems and Aut Soc) (10 February 2005)
Opel to standardise on methodology
Tecnomatix has announced that German-based Opel will standardize on eMPower solutions to manage body-In-white processes at its Ruesselsheim International Technical Development Center (ITDC).
News from Tecnomatix Technologies (10 February 2005)
Electric motors' distribution partnered
As a result of concluding a distribution partnership with Cegelec - which will provide a 24h service - WEG is providing a further boost to its UK low voltage and drives business.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) (10 February 2005)
Material control system deals won in Taiwan
Brooks Software has announced recent multi-million dollar wins at Taiwanese TFT-LCD manufacturers for CLASS MCS Material Control System software and services.
News from Brooks Automation (10 February 2005)
Light weight unit prints high quality labels
Label Printer-Applicator is a lightweight, in-line unit that delivers high quality label printing with simultaneous application for fast, consistent pressure sensitive labelling.
News from Weber Marking Systems (10 February 2005)
Turning centres oust old and new machines
User Application Article Three new turning centres installed at a food industry valve manufacturer, not only replaced older machines, but swallowed an existing CNC lathe's capacity as well.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (10 February 2005)
Wire-speed IDPS claimed to be a 'world first'
A wire-speed Gigabit Ethernet Network Intrusion Detection and Prevention System that supports open-source network security and monitoring applications is claimed to be a 'world first'.
News from Metanetworks Technologies (10 February 2005)
Save on small fleet forklift truck costs
A lower cost, lower capacity water container will save up to 30% of maintenance costs over 5 years for a typical mixed electric forklift truck fleet using 10 vehicles.
News from Exide Technologies (10 February 2005)
ATS appoints new chief executive officer
The Board of Directors of ATS has appointed Ron Jutras as President and Chief Executive Officer following the tragic passing of its founder Klaus Woerner from cancer.
News from ATS Automation Tooling Systems (10 February 2005)
PLM to accelerate time-to-market
User Application Article LifeScan Scotland, a market leader in making blood glucose monitors for diabetics, has selected MatrixOne's PLM to accelerate product development and time-to-market.
News from MatrixOne (10 February 2005)
Tube filler/cartoning machines have flexibility
Especially designed for the cosmetics industry, tube filler and cartoning machine optimise flexibility, ergonomics, capacity and size, as well as cleaning and maintenance
News from French Technology Press Bureau (10 February 2005)
Saw blade prices to remain stable
Bladehouse mfg has secured metal prices for the next two years into 2007 so they do not have to raise the prices of their saw blade lines to their distributor base.
News from Bladehouse Mfg (10 February 2005)
Module plates reduce machining set-up times
Reducing set-up times is a critical focus for manufacturers and a workholding company is offering a module plate on free trial basis to experience the savings. Brochure Available
News from Roemheld UK (10 February 2005)
Metrology company bought and re-launched
Quality Gauging Systems has been re-launched, and offers an expanded range of standard and bespoke metrology and data collection products in Europe.
News from Quality Gauging Systems (10 February 2005)
Capacity and staff expanded to meet demand
To meet what is described as 'skyrocketing customer demand' - particularl;y from automotive clients - a UK moulder has expanded capacity and is taking on more staff.
News from Bourne Technical Mouldings (10 February 2005)
SAL Abrasives Technologies sells Engis products
SAL Abrasives Technologies has been appointed North of England distributor for Engis Hyprez diamond products, including DiaMold mould and die polishing compounds.
News from Engis (UK) (10 February 2005)
Regional sales manager named for UK and Benelux
AMOT has announced the appointment of David Wilson as the new Regional Sales Manager for products, control panels and services in the UK, Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg. Brochure Available
News from AMOT (10 February 2005)
Paint and powder show already has 80% booked
More than 80% of the exhibitors from last year's fair are already planning to participate at the 2006 PaintTech trade fair for painting and powder coating.
News from Schall (10 February 2005)
Pneumatic cylinder sensors are easier to fit
By introducing solid state sensors, an electronics company has solved the problem of fitting sensors to T-slots in pneumatic cylinders, which can be tricky when access is limited. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (10 February 2005)
Two technologies prove to be better than one
A comprehensive X-Ray analytical system that combines the X-Ray Fluorescence and X-Ray Diffraction in one instrument suits chemical analysis in metals industries.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (10 February 2005)
Technovision appoints UK/Scandinavian distributor
Alliance Sales (Europe) has been appointed by Technovision for sales and for technical support of high performance wafer/film applicators and die matrix expanders.
News from Alliance Sales (Europe) (10 February 2005)
Ultra-short switch probe tests cable harnesses
An ultra-short switch probe designed for testing of cable harnesses and automotive electrical systems is half the length of its competitors' products and fits in confined spaces.
News from Peak Test Services (10 February 2005)
DaimlerChrysler signs multi-million Euro IT deal
Delmia Corp has announced a multi-million Euro sale of the DELMIA Digital Factory (DF) to DaimlerChrysler Corp, which will use it in Mercedes Car Group's DF project.
News from Delmia (10 February 2005)
Logger designed for climatic chambers
The new Dostmann P655 LOG is a high precision 2 channel hand held logger for temperature, relative humidity, dewpoint, and airflow.
News from Barber InSys (10 February 2005)
Improved detection at chemical plant
User Application Article Manufacturer of speciality chemicals Rohm and Haas, has installed Elfab Amourgraph graphite bursting discs with Integral Flo-Tel detection during the recent upgrade of its Jarrow facility.
News from Elfab (10 February 2005)
Weighing system helps improve profitability
User Application Article A weighing and traceability system supplied by Marco Weighing Systems is playing an important role at EuroCaps' South Wales facility.
News from Marco (10 February 2005)
Mobile plant visibility surveys available for free
Spillard Safety Systems is currently offering free site visibility surveys of mobile plant for all types of plant operator.
News from Spillard Safety Systems (10 February 2005)
High-spec scaffolding sees rise in sales
Lobo Systems has won orders from some of America's best known companies - including Boeing, Ford, General Motors and NASA - for its versatile specialist scaffolding.
News from Lobo Systems (10 February 2005)
JV sees auto strengths combined
Tata AutoComp Systems and Stadco of the UK have signed a Joint Venture which will see Stadco's expertise in the European car industry allied to TACO's manufacturing automotive component strengths.
News from Stadco ( 9 February 2005)
Precision gear unit bearing cages chosen
User Application Article German-based Harmonic Drive chose Victrex Peek for the bearing cages of its Harmonic Drive (HD) gear units because of the polymer's superior combination of properties.
News from Victrex ( 9 February 2005)
Support for open-source network security
MTP-1G is said to be the worlds first wire-speed gigabit ethernet network intrusion detection and prevention system, specifically for open-source network security and monitoring applications.
News from Metanetworks Technologies ( 9 February 2005)
New field service manager for Mexico
B and H Labeling Systems, a international supplier of high-speed roll-fed labeling systems, has announced the promotion of Flavio Mendes to the new position of Mexico Field Service Manager.
News from B and H Labeling Systems ( 9 February 2005)
Washers and spacers come free
Bokers is offering a free sample pack of non-standard size washers and spacers.
News from Bokers ( 9 February 2005)
Cameras meetneeds of industrial machine vision
After more than 10 years experience in the linescan camera market, Lord Ingénierie has now released a brand new range of linescan cameras, the DVL Series. Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics ( 9 February 2005)
Motor control reduces size and weight of robots
OCRobotics has developed a range of intelligent CAN-enabled servomotor amplifier controllers to meet their requirements for distributed control motors used on their snake-arm robots.
News from OCRobotics ( 9 February 2005)
Manufacturing safety improved at car plant
User Application Article Toyota forklifts are at the centre of an innovation that has improved productivity and safety at Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) s (TMUK) car manufacturing plant in Burnaston, near Derby.
News from Toyota Industrial Equipment (UK) Ltd ( 9 February 2005)
Supply chain solutions business joins up
i2 Technologies has announced that longtime i2 customer Texas Instruments has extended its relationship with i2 with the goal of increasing the efficiency of its supply chain worldwide.
News from i2 Technologies ( 9 February 2005)
Founder leaves great legacies
ATS Automation Tooling Systems has announced the death of its founder, President and Chief Executive Officer Klaus Woerner following a battle with cancer.
News from ATS Automation Tooling Systems ( 9 February 2005)
High resolution ID readers perform
Two powerful code readers for reading 1D and 2D codes marked on parts, packages, or labels offer unmatched reading performance for part traceability.
News from Cognex UK ( 9 February 2005)
Slave module has freely assignable I/Os
Phoenix Contact's Inline Block IO module ILB PB 24 DI8 DIO8 provides the flexibility of a modular I/O system. Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact ( 9 February 2005)
Design automation software acquired
National Instruments has announced the acquisition of Toronto, Canada-based Electronics Workbench, a leading supplier of electronics design automation software. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 9 February 2005)
Micro machining at centre of excellence
User Application Article The award-winning, Manufacturing Engineering Centre (MEC) at Cardiff University, is working closely with Engis UK in its pursuit of ever smaller manufacturing moulds and tooling.
News from Engis (UK) ( 9 February 2005)
High grade titanium cut with ease
The Colchester Tornado T8M three-axis mill/turn lathe has demonstrated its ability to cut aerospace specification titanium at four times the normal metal removal rate.
News from Colchester-Harrison ( 9 February 2005)
Degreaser approved for automotives
Mykal Industries' leading citrus based safe solvent, De.Solv.It High Performance Degreaser (DSI 1000), has clocked up a significant industrial approval. Brochure Available
News from Mykal Industries ( 9 February 2005)
Report highlights water treatment opportunities
With the accession of eight states from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE-8) to the European Union (EU), new growth opportunities await suppliers of water treatment chemicals.
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 9 February 2005)
Weighing up expansion opportunities
Sussex based Marco Weighing Systems has opened a dedicated software solutions centre on the outskirts of Leicester.
News from Marco ( 9 February 2005)
Twin-turret lathe cuts power tool costs
User Application Article Two CNC fixed-headstock mill-turning centres are reducing cycle times of power tool components previously produced in twin-spindle, single turret CNC lathes - saving time up to 60%.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools ( 9 February 2005)
Demonstrations to show flowmeters' capabilities
A fully working demonstration of the Brooks thermal mass flow meters and controllers will show the electronic performance alongside visual indication. Brochure Available
News from Flotech Solutions ( 9 February 2005)
Malvern allies with Image Therm Engineering
Malvern Instruments and Image Therm Engineering have agreedthat ImageTherm will manufacture and supply its SprayVIEW NSx nasal spray actuation system for the Malvern Spraytec particle size analyzer. Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments ( 9 February 2005)
Dispensing unit handles two-part epoxies
Especially designed for potting applications at manual and semi automatic workstations, a dispensing unit is designed for handling two part epoxies in high volumes.
News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives ( 9 February 2005)
Posters guide on hazardous weighing
Hazardous Area wall poster helps users to understand the fundamentals of hazardous area weighing and the implications of the ATEX directive and avoid misconceptions.
News from Stevens Group ( 9 February 2005)
German exhibitions group had a successful 2004
Despite the economically difficult situation, exhibitor and visitor numbers did not decline, and some events even demonstrated significant increases, says German exhibitions organiser.
News from Schall ( 9 February 2005)
Pneumatics products are ATEX-certified
One of the widest ranges of non-electrical, ATEX certified pneumatic products for use in potentially explosive gaseous and dust laden atmospheres has been launched.
News from Asco Numatics ( 9 February 2005)
Making worm, bevel and planetary servos compatible
Metal bellows and elastomer based couplings provide a flexible, but torsionally rigid interface between servomotors and a range of gearboxes including worm, bevel and planetary types. Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain ( 9 February 2005)
No tools are necessary to erect scaffolding
Scaffolding system - based on trestle legs and adjustable side bracing clamps - provides access to almost any piece of ground based equipment without using tools.
News from Lobo Systems ( 9 February 2005)
Booklet Introduces the Kaizen system
A free booklet providing an introduction to the Japanese Kaizen system of continuous improvement that has been known to raise productivity in some factories by up to 30%.
News from Graphic Products ( 9 February 2005)
CNC press brake speeds up plenum box output
User Application Article CNC press brake is enabling a UK sheetmetalworking subcontractor to produce large plenum boxes five times faster when compared with conventional methods. Brochure Available
News from Press and Shear Machinery ( 9 February 2005)
BE Meeting Prague 2005 From February 28 to March 2
Oracle's Dr Xavier Lopez Leads Lineup of Esteemed Speakers at Geospatial Summit
News from Bentley Systems ( 9 February 2005)
DeskPack 2.0 plug-ins for Adobe Products
DeskPack 2.0 plug-ins extend functionality for closer desktop integration with Adobe applications
News from EskoArtwork ( 9 February 2005)
BackStage 2.0 workflow automation server
New features of Backstage include JDF capabilities, PDF 1.5 compatibility, job parameter definitions, and easy to use interface
News from EskoArtwork ( 9 February 2005)
Presstek Management Provide continuity to 2008
Pressteks Marino and Moosa sign new three year agreements
News from Presstek Inc ( 9 February 2005)
Presstek Expands Dimension Excel Product Offerings
Chemistry-Free CTP Systems Now Available in Standard and High-Productivity Models
News from Presstek Inc ( 9 February 2005)
IMS Chooses Epicor Manufacturing Software
User Application Article IMS Turns to Epicor Vantage as an Ideally Suited Solution to Serve its Mixed-Mode Manufacturing and Complex Accounting Needs
News from Epicor ( 9 February 2005)
Microsoft Smarter Hospitality Support
Epicor for Hospitality and Entertainment Uses Microsoft's Window Server System to Deliver a Comprehensive Solution to Deliver Real-Time Visibility across the Enterprise
News from Epicor ( 9 February 2005)
Logic design tools now available via free download
Lattice ispLEVER- Starter design tools now support selected LatticeEC FPGA devices
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK ( 9 February 2005)
Total solutions for proteomics researchers
Thermo Electron Corporation has launched its Proteomics suite of solutions, which covers a wide breadth of proteomics applications from top-down analysis to bottom-up sequencing.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific ( 9 February 2005)
Developments shown across range
In Hall 25 Stand A60 of the Ligna exhibition, the Aetna Group will be showing the very latest developments across their whole range of market leading products.
News from Aetna UK ( 9 February 2005)
Rear view system gains colour vision
Spillard Safety Systems is upgrading its Optronics industrialised rear view camera system with the introduction of its latest colour camera.
News from Spillard Safety Systems ( 9 February 2005)
Brochure describes SERCOS III interface
A new 6-page brochure describes SERCOS III, the third generation of the internationally standardized Sercos interface (IEC 61491) for communications between digital controls, drives, I/O and sensors.
News from Sercos North America ( 8 February 2005)
Two-layer dispenser has pearl finish
User Application Article A blow moulded polypropylene container features an elegant curved shape and is transparent to highlight the premium nature of a cosmetics range.
News from RPC Group ( 8 February 2005)
Bespoke courses for corrugated and print finishing
Key Capital Equipment is reporting a significant increase in demand for its bespoke operator training solutions.
News from Key Capital Equipment ( 8 February 2005)
Bowl feeders made for plastic caps
Elscint Automation has developed special expertise for the feeding of plastic caps through vibratory bowl feeders.
News from Elscint Automation ( 8 February 2005)
Strain gauge amp has high bandwidth at low price
The SGA Strain Gauge Amplifier is a sturdy, stable, analogue conditioning amplifier for most strain gauge devices, including load cells, pressure transducers and torque transducers. Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies ( 8 February 2005)
Ideal for reconfigurable stores compounds
The unique modular Angel guarding system from Procter Brothers is ideal for constructing cost-effective reconfigurable stores compounds. Brochure Available
News from Procter Machine Guarding ( 8 February 2005)
Closing to enhance performance
ATS Automation Tooling Systems has announced it is closing a small manufacturing facility in McAllen, Texas as part of an ongoing program to enhance the performance of its Precision Components Group.
News from ATS Automation Tooling Systems ( 8 February 2005)
Challenge relished by new appointment
Moeller Electric UK has appointed Mike Laycock as its new UK Sales Director.
News from Moeller Electric ( 8 February 2005)
Permanent surface set for approval
BBA/HAPAS approved 10mm Ultracrete Instant Road Repair (IRR), Instarmacs proven and respected permanent macadam, is in the final stages of type 2 approval.
News from Instarmac Group ( 8 February 2005)
Racing ahead to forge links with industry
Autosport at the NEC in January proved to be a valuable venue for Pollard enabling it to cement its relationships with the motorsport industry. Brochure Available
News from Mori Seiki UK ( 8 February 2005)
Recruits boost field sales cover for CNC machines
Two new recruits to Yamazaki Mazak UK's field sales team bring a wealth of experience to the Worcester-based machine tool manufacturer. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK ( 8 February 2005)
Service expansion includes mold maintenance
Maverick Systems Corporation, a field service provider to the manufacturing, plastics, and machine tool industry, has announced an expansion of its Field Services Division.
News from Maverick Systems ( 8 February 2005)
New tools range offers value
CP Desoutter has announced the new Redi-Power General Industrial range of tools.
News from Desoutter Sales ( 8 February 2005)
Counting system for small parts
Elscint Automation, manufactures an automatic Vibratory Counting System for counting of small parts like Plastic Caps, and Electrical Connectors as well as heavy parts such as metal sockets.
News from Elscint Automation ( 8 February 2005)
E-learning's Marathon Man
Pankaj Jathar, of Tata Interactive Systems is in strict training to take part in his first London Marathon - being held on 17th April.
News from TATA Interactive Systems ( 8 February 2005)
Hassle free software from Amtech
Amtech Power Software has added FastTest Domestic to its range of Test and Inspection software. Brochure Available
News from Amtech Power Software ( 8 February 2005)
Powerful new Electrical Software for 2005
Amtech Power Software has released the new 2005 version of its Electrical Software. Brochure Available
News from Amtech Power Software ( 8 February 2005)
Exstream Software Reports Banner Results in 2004
Expanding Worldwide Customer Base and Unprecedented Revenue Growth Leads to Exstream's Most Successful Year Ever
News from Exstream Software ( 8 February 2005)
Improved display facilities electron microscope
The recently-launched S-3400N variable pressure scanning electron microscope from Hitachi High-Technologies has improved display and signal mixing facilities for greater versatility of operation.
News from Hitachi High-Technologies ( 8 February 2005)
In-House Exhibition Showcases Machinery Ranges
Visitors from food and pharmaceutical companies across Europe attended Sigpack Systems' in-house 'Highlights' show in Beringen (Switzerland).
News from Sigpack Systems ( 8 February 2005)
Re-Sealable Packs Prominent At Interpack
Zip-Pak, the manufacturer of re-sealable packaging technology, will showcase a variety of Slider zipper products at Interpack 2005 in Dusseldorf (Germany).
News from Zip-Pak ( 8 February 2005)
Open House Highlights Re-Sealable Packaging
Zip-Pak held an open house at its new production facility in Winschoten (Netherlands).
News from Zip-Pak ( 8 February 2005)
Flooring brochure includes troubleshooting guide
A new Industrial Safety Floor brochure from Ronacrete highlights possible areas of concern and helps companies identify the optimum product for their needs.
News from Ronacrete ( 8 February 2005)
Online chain catalogue grows
Renold has added its entire range of polymer block chain to its online catalogue.
News from Renold Chain ( 7 February 2005)
Polymer processing research reviewed
The use of supercritical fluids (SCFs) in the polymer industry presents an opportunity to create unique products both now and in the future as demand and usage of the technology further develops.
News from Smithers Rapra ( 7 February 2005)
Club mould-manufacturing time reduced
User Application Article Adding a DMG five-axis machine tool and the five-axis programming option to its PowerMILL CAM system has reduced mould-manufacturing time by 35% at a Taiwanese golf club manufacturer. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 7 February 2005)
Moisture analysis monograph is free
Water determination is, together with the measurement of pH value and acid base titrations, one of the most frequently performed analysis in laboratories around the world. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 7 February 2005)
Insulation resistance tester for UK
Telonic Instruments have launched Kikusui's latest Electrical Safety Tester in the UK.
News from Telonic Instruments ( 7 February 2005)
Mobile data capture for ERP return
Simplitrak provides a gateway or middleware between the RFID readers and the WMS or ERP system which processes the streamed data from the readers and only passes on that which is essential. Brochure Available
News from IDC - Intelligent Distributed Controls ( 7 February 2005)
Actuators provide smooth and powerful motion
The EMA linear actuator range from Power Jacks has been developed to provide smooth and precise linear motion for low to medium duty applications with loads up to 10kN. Brochure Available
News from Power Jacks ( 7 February 2005)
Plant optimisation sets a new standard
Yokogawa Electric has launched VigilantPlant, a concept that brings together the Yokogawa suite of products and services for plant optimisation for world-class process control and automation.
News from Yokogawa UK ( 7 February 2005)
System to integrate control with safety
Yokogawa Electric has launched ProSafe-RS, a new safety system that has been designed for integrated use with process automation (PA) applications.
News from Yokogawa UK ( 7 February 2005)
Portable welding machines provide higher power
Two new highly portable welding machines from Eutectic UK now provide higher power at the same cost.
News from Eutectic UK ( 7 February 2005)
Seventh win on the trot for distributor
Baldor UK has announced that Betech 2000 has won its prestigious Distributor of the Year award for outstanding sales performance in 2004. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK ( 7 February 2005)
Washer protects bearings in UJ assembly
Minnesota Rubber and QMR Plastics injection mold a glass-filled Nylon/Silicone formulation to produce highly rugged Thrust Washers used in automotive universal joint assemblies.
News from Minnesota Rubber and Plastics ( 7 February 2005)
Part loading time reduced to minutes
User Application Article Combining two Kurt HDL double station hydraulic and a single manually actuated HDL vise on a Fadall 3016 machining center recently gave Tescom Corporation a 50% increase in productivity. Brochure Available
News from Kurt Manufacturing ( 7 February 2005)
UJ coupling solves misalignment problems
A rubber-in-compression coupling and universal joint assembly is designed to transmit torque between a diesel engine and a driven interface where the two cannot be aligned accurately.
News from Renold Clutches and Couplings ( 7 February 2005)
Reverse stock split on Q4 results
i2 Technologies has announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2004.
News from i2 Technologies ( 7 February 2005)
Management of pack traceability essential
The arrival of new EU Food Regulations - which came into effect on 1st January - have reinforced the importance of accurate coding information, according to package coding experts Claricom.
News from Claricom ( 7 February 2005)
Four essential Can measurement gauges combined
This all-in-one measurement system measures Can Height, Flange Width, Seam Thickness, Countersink Depth.
News from CMC-KUHNKE ( 7 February 2005)
Semi-automatic seam gauge cuts measurement time
The Combination S.E.A.M. Gauge from CMC-KUHNKE is equipped with countersink depth, double seam thickness, and optionally double seam height and can height measurement systems.
News from CMC-KUHNKE ( 7 February 2005)
New automatic seam saw with tab indenter
The new Automatic S.E.A.M. Saw from CMC-KUHNKE is engineered to automatically cut can double seams precisely and efficiently.
News from CMC-KUHNKE ( 7 February 2005)
Measurement system reduces labour costs
The MARS-DMA fully-automatic multiple diameter end measurement system measures an unlimited range of different sized lids.
News from CMC-KUHNKE ( 7 February 2005)
Magnetic sensors replace Hall effect devices
Inertial Aerosystems has launched a range of low cost, surface mount, magnetic sensors which accurately measure linear and angular displacement and offer better performance than Hall Effect devices. Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK ( 7 February 2005)
Water baths with microprocessor technology
With filling Capacities from 2 up to 22 litres the TW series Julabo offers high-quality water baths with Microprocessor technology and a temperature stability of +/-0.3 C.
News from Julabo Labortechnik ( 7 February 2005)
Combined measuring station saves time
The new MarSurf XCR 20 from Mahr Federal combines two high precision measuring systems into one, enabling both roughness and contour measurements to be taken on the same unit and with the same setup.
News from Mahr Federal ( 7 February 2005)
Phone company deploy's data quality management
User Application Article Vodafone, has implemented Similarity Systems' quality management solution, Athanor, to standardize, cleanse and validate customer and subscriber information for its marketing data warehouse.
News from Similarity Systems ( 7 February 2005)
Flow meter helps meet environmental legislation
The MCU Flow, from Solartron Mobrey meets Environmental Agency (EA) and BS3680 requirements for effluent discharge.
News from Mobrey Measurement ( 7 February 2005)
Frquency signals scaled with flexibility
The SY024 frequency multiplier/divider can be used in numerous applications to scale a frequency signal to a usable output.
News from Synectic Design ( 7 February 2005)
Overcoming corrosive effects of salt samples
Thermo Electron's HiPerTOC high performance Total Organic Carbon (TOC) bench top analyzer, can now be fitted with a new combustion tube for ultimate robustness in high salt matrix applications.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific ( 7 February 2005)
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