News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 13 March
to Saturday 19 March 2005
Sales specialist dedicated to pharmaceuticals
Key Technology announces the appointment of Steve Brunt as Pharmaceutical Industry Sales Specialist for automated inspection and specialized conveying systems.
News from Key Technology (18 March 2005)
Speed and productivity feature 'print and pack'
High productivity, high speed, and fully automatic functionality have attracted many users to 'print and pack' automated bagging systems noted for reliability and ease of use. Brochure Available
News from Automated Packaging Systems (18 March 2005)
Dual channel digital controllers are user-friendly
Two six-digit, dual channel controllers for applications involving LVDT-based displacement transducers or VR half-bridge gaging probes are economically priced.
News from Macro Sensors (18 March 2005)
Second mill upgrade contract awarded
After upgrading the Norandal 921 mill at Huntingdon, USA, Norandal awarded a second contract to IAS in February 2005 to upgrade another 4-high aluminum mill.
News from Industrial Automation Services (18 March 2005)
System improves hot finishing mill set-up strategy
Hot finishing mill on-line set-up system significantly improves mill setup strategy for calculating processing parameters, so reducing the number of non prime coils.
News from Industrial Automation Services (18 March 2005)
Zinc coating line performance, economy improved
Zinc coating mass control and reporting system generates accurate references and control of knife to strip distances and stripping gas pressure, so improving performance.
News from Industrial Automation Services (18 March 2005)
Explosion-proof motors distributor established
Specialist Aberdeen-based company, Union Supplies, has been granted exclusive UK distribution rights to Baldor line of explosion-proof motors. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (18 March 2005)
Hydraulics equipment range extended
Kurt Hydraulics has expanded its offering to include a complete line of couplings and hose, and these products are directly interchangeable with other brands and crimping systems. Brochure Available
News from Kurt Manufacturing (18 March 2005)
Low cost vision sensor has 1.3m pixel resolution
Vision sensor that uses a 1.3 megapixel imager makes highly detailed automated inspections possible, at about half the cost of comparable vision sensors, says the manufacturer.
News from Banner Engineering (18 March 2005)
Wear performance of chain astonishes
US food manufacturer has described the wear performance of a long-life chain - lasting 11 months instead of 8 weeks in one of its 'most arduous applications' - as 'simply astonishing.'
News from Renold Chain (18 March 2005)
Managers practice latest tool making technologies
A two day Management Seminar involves toolmaking company managers in collectively manufacturing a mould insert using the latest technology in a working toolroom.
News from REM Systems (18 March 2005)
Website dedicated to increasing CNC productivity
Website dedicated to increasing the productivity of CNC machine tools is a valuable resource of fast parts and fixtures handling for production, subcontract and toolmaking shops.
News from REM Systems (18 March 2005)
Czech distributor reports order 50% above target
Order intake is 50% above target at Master Chemical Europe's Czech distributor and the company has decided to build on this success by adding the TRIM Clean wash fluids to its range.
News from Master Chemical Europe (18 March 2005)
Boiler provides the cooking power
User Application Article Gas-fired vertical steam boiler delivers steam to digitally controlled cooking vessel that ensures shellfish are cooked at the optimum temperature for the correct amount of time.
News from Fulton Boiler Works (18 March 2005)
Eight sprue pickers complete automation
User Application Article Eight sprue pickers round off a large scale programme of manufacturing investment at a plastics moulder that includes three new two-shot injection moulding machines.
News from Wittmann UK (18 March 2005)
Awards recognise and reward engineering innovation
The IEE Innovation in Engineering Awards promote and encourage technological advancement by recognising pioneering work undertaken by forward thinking companies.
News from Institution of Electrical Engineers (18 March 2005)
Technology Road Mapping skills help plan future
Faraday Plastics has started rolling out Technology Road Mapping (TRM) techniques and services for use by individual companies in the plastics and rubber sectors.
News from Faraday Plastics (18 March 2005)
Multi-segment safety light curtain customised
Multi-segment safety light curtain provides true custom fit with novel configurations and allows for quick setup and changeover for different job requirements.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (18 March 2005)
Moulded cordsets ease factory power wiring
Six, seven and nine-pin moulded cordsets and receptacles give users the ability to bring power to devices on the factory floor quickly and easily.
News from Turck (18 March 2005)
CNC 'mini-mill' speeds autosport response
User Application Article The flexibility of a CNC 'mini-mill', with its 16-tool turret and ease of programming, is making the task of meeting stringent autosport deamnds an easier thing to do. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (18 March 2005)
LMS celebrates 25 years' engineering innovation
LMS is celebrating its 25th anniversary and has grown into a successful engineering innovation partner for automotive, aerospace and other manufacturing industries. Brochure Available
News from LMS International (18 March 2005)
Pump can dispense down to 500 nanoliters
Among new products in its 2005 full line catalogue, Fluid Metering introduces a Sub-MicroLiter Pump capable of dispensing as low as 500 nanoliters.
News from Fluid Metering (18 March 2005)
Wireless devices boast highest transfer rates
Six high-performance wireless device servers have been added to a product line that already boasts the highest data transfer rates and lowest latency available.
News from Quatech (18 March 2005)
Lola Cars boosts its ERP costing accuracy
User Application Article To match the dynamic nature of its business, and help management decision making, race car builder sought an accurate costing system based more on actual rather than standard costs.
News from K3 Business Technology Group (18 March 2005)
Star Micronics CEO is on fact-finding world trip
President and CEO of Star Micronics, Toshihiro Suzuki, visited one of the company's most loyal UK customers, APT (Leicester) as part of a world-wide fact finding trip.
News from Star Micronics GB (18 March 2005)
Adding value by process integration
With such a wide variety of machines available, users can specify anything from the entry level model to a machine that has two spindles, two turrets and automation systems. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (18 March 2005)
Precision collets can be used universally
While most precision collet systems are aimed finish machining, the Centro-P system can be used for hard milling, drilling, precision reaming and even wood machining. Brochure Available
News from WNT (UK) (18 March 2005)
Universal spindle head does the job economically
User Application Article To avoid purchasing a 4-axis machine, engineering company chose a CNC bed mill with universal spindle head to mill, drill, ream and bore many of its smaller fabrications.
News from Warwick Machine Tools (18 March 2005)
Reginal sales manager brings FMS experience
Bringing the experience of selling multi-machine flexible manufacturing systems and cells, Paul Jesson has joined the Colchester Sales team as regional Sales Manager.
News from Colchester-Harrison (18 March 2005)
CNC sliding head auto sales pick up
Sliding-headstock, multi-axis CNC lathe supplier, Star Micronics GB, said trading was quiet until February, when some GBP 750,000 worth of orders were taken.
News from Star Micronics GB (18 March 2005)
Mobile2Market Certification for GiveMePower
PowerCAD SiteMaster Becomes First Solution Of Its Kind To Receive "Designed For Windows Mobile" Logo Certification
News from GiveMePower Corporation (18 March 2005)
Signal Generation faster by More Than 300 Times
New National Instruments Hardware and Software Provide Dramatic Advances from Baseband to RF Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (18 March 2005)
Low cost sensor delivers pixels
The new PresencePLUS P4 GEO 1.3 vision sensor from Banner Engineeringmakes highly detailed automated inspections possible, at about half the cost of comparable vision sensors.
News from Banner Engineering (18 March 2005)
Custom power on standard platform
Shown in Europe for the first time at IPOT 2005 was Coreco Imaging's new flagship Image Processing Engine, the Anaconda. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (18 March 2005)
Source-measure units for multi channel apps
Series 2600 System SourceMeter Instruments from Keighley Instruments are based on a new platform that significantly lowers the cost of test for a wide range of electronic component producers. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (18 March 2005)
Chemistry between supplier and society
Mettler Toledo will be exhibiting its solutions at this two-day meeting in April arranged by the Thermal Methods Group - Analytical Division of the Royal Society of Chemistry. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (18 March 2005)
Liquid crystal clear at conference
Mettler Toledo will be exhibiting at the British Liquid Crystal Society's annual three-day conference at the University of Exeter held on 22-24 March 2005. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (18 March 2005)
Vibrational spectroscopy instruments market shaken
Thermo Electron Corporation has launched its ValPro System Qualification package for laboratory FT-IR instruments, sampling accessories and Raman spectrometers.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (18 March 2005)
Smart Coupling Connects And Controls Fluids
Colder Products Company (CPC) will unveil its Identiquick smart coupling for the first time in Europe at Interpack 2005, Dusseldorf (Germany) - April 21-27.
News from Colder Products (18 March 2005)
Extensive Interpack Displays From DuPont
At Interpack 2005 in Dusseldorf, 21-27 April, DuPont will present its packaging range of products on its stand - D21, hall 10.
News from DuPont (UK) (18 March 2005)
Traceability Put To Test With Bread Coding
Technical Background Article January saw the implementation of the new European Union food traceability legislation, placing further demands on manufacturers to improve the traceability of products and their raw materials.
News from Imaje UK (18 March 2005)
Sales Director Joins Mutlisorb
Multisorb Technologies has appointed Steven M Lloyd as director of sales.
News from Multisorb Technologies (18 March 2005)
Inkjet Heads Specialist's Joint Development Deal
Xaar plc the Cambridge (UK) inkjet printing technology group has announced a joint development agreement with Molecular Imprints Inc (MII) of Austin, Texas (USA). Brochure Available
News from Xaar (18 March 2005)
Water Jet Sweden establishes UK subsidiary
One of the most recent new companies to be established in Britain is WJS UK at Boston Spa, West Yorkshire, a subsidiary company of Water Jet Sweden, Ronneby, Sweden.
News from WJS UK (17 March 2005)
Control bad debt, do not be scared of it
Not the best time for UK companies to take risks, but a US credit 'guru' says it is a good time for companies to take a look at radical ways to improve their margins.
News from Atradius (17 March 2005)
Low cost encoder has high resolution
Low cost, but highest resolution compact encoder is available for applications requiring precise measurements of distances and angles in a relatively small package.
News from Gurley Precision Instruments (17 March 2005)
Starwheel checkweigher has high accuracy
Claimed to be the world's first starwheel-based checkweigher, it maintains high throughput and unparalleled accuracy while handling the widest range of container sizes. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (17 March 2005)
Mettler-Toledo appoints operations manager
Stuart Thomas as operations manager is responsible for providing operational leadership that supports Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed's strategy to supply superior packaging equipment and services. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (17 March 2005)
Challenge offered to technology investors
Catalyst Venture Partners has announced 'Zero-to-Hero: The VC Challenge' for technology innovators to gain a place on a one-day fast-track investment event.
News from Catalyst (17 March 2005)
Pharmaceutical checkweigher integrates easily
Compactness of pharmaceutical checkweigher allows it to be easily integrated into most existing production lines and small, lightweight conveyors ensure weighing accuracy. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (17 March 2005)
Team to advance polycarbonate automotive glazing
The cooperation of a leading automotive equipment supplier and the leading international polycarbonate glazing specialist heralds a new era in automotive design.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (17 March 2005)
EN 954-1 revision will offer production benefits
The familiar EN 954-1 Safety Of Machinery, Safety related parts of control systems, is the latest standard to be considered for revision and has just been released into ISO.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (17 March 2005)
RFIDs move upstream into manufacturing
Only now are engineers realising that for RFID technology to be totally effective it has to move upstream into the manufacturing processes. Brochure Available
News from IDC - Intelligent Distributed Controls (17 March 2005)
Missler Software builds up in China
TopSolid CAD/CAM has been gradually introduced to China and is building up a strong sales network and Missler Softrware is determined to be an important player there.
News from Missler Software (17 March 2005)
Data analysis and capture used to make screws
User Application Article Holroyd Machine Tools is using a bespoke measuring fixture with DataMyte data analysis and capture, supplied by Quality Gauging Systems, in the manufacture of rotary screws.
News from Holroyd (17 March 2005)
Injection moulding supplied as turnkey system
User Application Article The effective production of white goods demands leading-edge design, high output, and reduction of processing costs, and the choice of injection moulding machine is critical.
News from Sandretto UK (17 March 2005)
Infrared inspection offers unmatched sensitivity
Infrared inspection system that providing unmatched thermal sensitivity of 0.08 deg C detectss and displays see the smallest temperature differences clearly. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (17 March 2005)
Tool management system reduces set-up times
User Application Article Recently installed tool management and component scheduling software has contributed in reducing set-up times on two Matsuura CNC machines by more than 50%.
News from Forelink (17 March 2005)
Boge Compressors celebrates 10 years in the UK
2005 marks the tenth anniversary for Boge in the UK market. Boge Compressors is the UK subsidiary of the oldest German compressor manufacturer, Boge Kompressoren. Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (17 March 2005)
Lantek records a 31% growth in UK during 2004
Lantek Systems has seen a 31% growth in its UK business during 2004 and has has had some major successes in the yellow goods and prestige automotive markets.
News from Lantek Sheet Metal Solutions (17 March 2005)
Customer feedback determined HMC specification
Based on customer feedback, HMC combines high accuracy and productivity, offers improved levels of performance and is much easier to operate, run and maintain.
News from Matchmaker M/C (17 March 2005)
Tech centre to show 20 CNC machines in action
Over 20 machine tools featuring automation and sector-specific production, most of them in 5-axis configuration, will be demonstrated in the Hermle technology centre this Spring.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (17 March 2005)
Turnkey injection moulding installation completed
User Application Article A total turn-key injection moulding system to produce small, specialised medical components, includes tooling, initial tool trials and approvals and material driers and chillers. Brochure Available
News from MTT Technologies Group (17 March 2005)
Achieve peak plant performance more readily
Production execution and management software offers easier way to achieve peak plant performance with improved ease of use and configuration and enhanced reporting. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (17 March 2005)
Workshop to develop design/simulation framework
CPDA announces agenda and speaker line-up for developing a design/simulation framework workshop
News from CPDA (17 March 2005)
Key changes at Tata Interactive Systems
Sambit Mohapatra, head of Tata Interactive Systems (TIS) in the UK is leaving TIS to become sales director at the Brighton-based e-learning developer Brightwave.
News from TATA Interactive Systems (17 March 2005)
Polyhedral CFD is faster by far
CD-adapco has announced the release of the world's first fully integrated process for polyhedral CFD.
News from CD-adapco (17 March 2005)
Software development tool for data acquisition
A software development tool has been released creating high speed display, control and monitoring systems for industrial data acquisition.
News from Kineticart (17 March 2005)
Transmitton shortlisted in 2005 Business Awards
Ashby-based Transmitton has been shortlisted as a finalist for both Enterprise Through Innovation and Sales and Marketing awards in the 2005 Leicestershire Business Awards.
News from Transmitton (17 March 2005)
Collaborative PLM application optimised
Collaborative PLM application optimised for online collaboration and the design review cycle.
News from CoCreate Software (17 March 2005)
Patent for generating 3D texture maps
Raindrop Geomagic receives US patent for generating 3D texture maps from colour points - Applications range from art to archeology to industrial design.
News from Geomagic (17 March 2005)
Industrial Media Converter Launched
Korenix Technology has announced the launch of the JetCon Series Industrial Media Converter this spring.
News from Korenix Technology (17 March 2005)
Streamline Document Production and Reduce Costs
User Application Article Exstream Software announced today that its Dialogue software has been selected by Health Net, one of the nation's largest managed health care companies.
News from Exstream Software (17 March 2005)
High performance imaging cameras in three types
A new range of high performance thermal imaging cameras from the European manufacturer Jenoptik is to be distributed by Barber InSys on behalf of InfraTec.
News from Barber InSys (17 March 2005)
Quality and testing for China footwear industry
China commands nearly 75 % of the world's shoe and leather-goods production, and CTC Shanghai will be located at the heart of this dynamic market.
News from CTC USA (17 March 2005)
On-wafer RF measurement goes to third generation
Keithley Instruments has announced its third generation on-wafer RF measurement capability for semiconductor parametric production process control. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (17 March 2005)
Industrial media converter signals automation
Korenix JetCon Series Industrial Serial/Ethernet/Fiber Media Converter automatically converts serial/Ethernet/fiber signals without any modification to the connected PC's hardware or software.
News from Korenix Technology (17 March 2005)
At-line particle size analyser to be shown
Malvern Instruments is to introduce an at-line particle size analyzer package for dry powder processes and an image analysis system for automated measurement of particle shape and size. Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (17 March 2005)
Product inspection services expanded
TCR Engineering Services, an independent ISO 17025 certified material testing laboratory, has expanded its service offering to include a comprehensive inspection and quality assurance services.
News from TCR Engineering Services (17 March 2005)
One-stop service makes electrical safety audits
Test instrumentation specialist has launched a 'one-stop' service offering free audit advice and safety assessments for electrical safety testing installations and locations. Brochure Available
News from Clare Instruments (17 March 2005)
Parallel kinematic machining centres delivered
User Application Article Highly dynamic parallel kinematic machining centres used in German plants provide high rigidity that allows high speeds and feeds and a much reduced idle time factor.
News from Cincinnati Machine (17 March 2005)
Drill guide eliminates hazardous slips
Tools4Tilers is launching a drill guide that solves the age-old problem of drilling into ceramic tiles, hard surfaces and car bodywork without causing injuries and damage - such as ugly scratches.
News from Professional Independent Training Techniques (17 March 2005)
EdgeCAM supports Autodesk's 3D software
EdgeCAM Version 9.5 now fully supports Autodesk Inventor 10 mechanical design software and provides true data integrity and model-to-toolpath associativity.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (16 March 2005)
Fastening set makes panel fitting easier
Users of machine Building System's Item system can now buy a compact version of the Standard Fastening Set 8 that avoids panel corner notching. Brochure Available
News from Machine Building Systems (16 March 2005)
Mexican pattern-maker heads for the USA
Intent on raising its profile in the US automotive market, Mexican patternmaker NPL-Ditemsa, will be exhibiting at Cast Expo 2005, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
News from NPL Technologies (16 March 2005)
SCARA robot works at higher speeds
Operating at higher speeds and achieving target cycle times in under 0.3sec, a SCARA robot meets the increased speed and productivity demands from European manufacturers. Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) (16 March 2005)
Portable analyser checks on O2 in packaging
Portable gas analyser that is used for monitoring protective atmosphere packaging is now supplied with a new, easy to clean, hygienic, robust stainless steel casing.
News from Witt Gas Techniques (16 March 2005)
Enhanced 5-axis precision machining introduced
Controllers with nano-interpretation for machining very complex and free-form surfaced parts, moulds and dies offer enhanced features for high speed 5-axis machining. Brochure Available
News from Fanuc GE CNC UK (16 March 2005)
Fast search of CNC documents offered
New plug-in software to Acrobat Reader greatly enhances text searching capability of multi-language operator and maintenance manuals for FANUC CNCs. Brochure Available
News from Fanuc GE CNC UK (16 March 2005)
Electronic alarms protect sensitive hydraulics
Column level indicator has electronic alarms for level and temperature of oil reservoirs on expensive equipment such as earth moving or construction machinery. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (16 March 2005)
Machine vision camera is multi-functional
Machine vision camera can acquire 3D shape, and intensity data such as grey scale, gloss, surface defect and laser scatter measurements simultaneously. Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics (16 March 2005)
Miniature valve controls pressure accurately
Miniature proportional control valve, with high flow capabilities and optimised use of space, provides for the accurate control of pressure in a cost effective package.
News from Norgren (16 March 2005)
Rotary table grinder combines hydrostatics and air
Able to grind to a flatness and parallelism tolerance of less than one micron, a rotary table grinding machine combines variable hydrostatic slideway and air bearing technologies.
News from 600 Centre (16 March 2005)
Acuitiv V4.0 chosen as 2004 product of the year
User Application Article Desktop Engineering magazine readers choose Acuitiv V4.0 as 2004 product of the year
News from Desktop Engineering/Helmers Publishing (16 March 2005)
Dosch LayerFX: Global Tech
Dosch Design is releasing the newest LayerFX image collection in the Dosch LayerFX product line.
News from Dosch Design (16 March 2005)
Heavenly CG Atmospheric Sequences
User Application Article Hatch Taps wondertouch's particleIllusion to Create `Heavenly' CG Atmospheric Sequences on Warner Bros. Feature Film, "Constantine"
News from wondertouch (16 March 2005)
The new 3DCADTips.com allows for faster growth
3DCADTips.com expands to cover 48 CAD applications
News from 3DCADTips (16 March 2005)
Cyclotron Facility Selects Synergis Adept
User Application Article Indiana University Cyclotron Facility Selects Synergis Adept to Control and Manage its Autodesk Inventor Files
News from Synergis Software (16 March 2005)
Free Trial Licenses Of TraceParts 3D Library
Free Trial Licenses Of TraceParts 3D Library For Catia V5 To Be Offered During COE 2005 Annual PLM Conference and TechniFair in Phoenix, USA
News from TraceParts (16 March 2005)
AutoCAD 2006 book published
UpFront.eZine Publishing publishes earliest book on AutoCAD 2006.
News from upFront.eZine Publishing (16 March 2005)
Visiprise Joins Forces With SAP
Collaborative Development Partnership Creates Complete Shop Floor-to-Enterprise Visibility Across Global Enterprises
News from Visiprise (16 March 2005)
Entire Product Portfolio Updated
Autodesk Releases Major Updates to Entire Product Portfolio and Help Customers Realise their Ideas to Compete and Win
News from Autodesk (16 March 2005)
GSA 8.1 at Beta Status
GSA 8.1 has entered the final phase of its development cycle.
News from Oasys (16 March 2005)
Expanded site covers 48 CAD applications
3DCADTips.com developed by eDocHelp has expanded its site to cover 48 different CAD applications.
News from 3DCADTips (16 March 2005)
Remote wireless temperature recording
By combining the ACR SmartReader Plus data loggers with "GSM" technology, information can be accessed at any time wherever the loggers are.
News from JDL (Just Data Loggers) (16 March 2005)
Affordable machine vision is easily learned
Southern Vision Systems has introduced Mavis, a cost effective MAchine VIsion System designed to be an affordable solution for product inspection with various levels of performance. Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics (16 March 2005)
Multi-screen function for vibration control
m+p international has introduced the impressive Multi-Screen option to both its VibControl vibration and VibRecorder data acquisition and analysis system solutions.
News from M+P International (16 March 2005)
Switch to MCC hardware without rewriting programs
Measurement Computing's newest version of UL for LabVIEW will allow DAQ application developers to use MCC boards with NI-DAQmx VIs in addition to Traditional NI-DAQ and MCC VIs.
News from Measurement Computing (16 March 2005)
Titration explained at a basic level
A booklet promoting basic knowledge of Karl Fischer techniques is available from Mettler Toledo. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (16 March 2005)
Multi-component emissions analyser awarded MCERTS
The Horiba PG-250 combustion gas analyser is the latest of Quantitech's range of environmental analysers to achieve MCERTS approval.
News from Quantitech (16 March 2005)
Centralised control worldwide via LIMS
User Application Article Starlims has been selected by the US Air Force Petroleum Office to employ its knowledge of LIMS in the petroleum industry and fulfill the USAF's worldwide laboratory information management support. Brochure Available
News from Starlims (16 March 2005)
EMC directive becomes active
On 31st of December 2004, the new EMC directive 2004/108/EC was published in the Official Journal of the European Union, replacing the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (16 March 2005)
Bluebeam conversion server
Firms can now convert unlimited CAD and Windows files to PDF, and ten other file formats, in a centrally-managed server environment
News from Bluebeam Software (16 March 2005)
Furniture Firm Turns To Pallet Stretch Wrapping
BUK the trade-only suppliers of contract furniture to the leisure industry, recently took delivery of a Rotoplat 106 pallet stretch wrapper from Aetna UK.
News from Aetna UK (16 March 2005)
Streamlined Processes To Respond To Cost Pressures
Technical Background Article Ever increasing levels of competition are forcing businesses to operate with streamlined processes, according to Chris Hutchens of Gloucestershire (UK) company Online Packaging.
News from Online Packaging (16 March 2005)
New Testing Facility Opens To Commercial Market
Paul Curtis Associates, in co-operation with Megger, the electrical test instrument manufacturer, have established Packtest, an environmental, materials and product and pack test facility.
News from Packtest (16 March 2005)
Labelling Complies With Traceability Law
Labelling systems complying with the new European Food Law on product and ingredient traceability are available from food labelling specialist Sato UK.
News from SATO (UK) (16 March 2005)
Noise measurement devices to be demonstrated
Cirrus Research will be demonstrating its noise measurement instruments on stand G52 at the Safety and Health Expo 2005.
News from Cirrus Research (16 March 2005)
ATEX certified pump maker seeks distributors
Manufacturer of ATEX certified magnetically coupled external gear pumps - for precision handling of aggressive media - seeks partners to distribute the products.
News from Tuthill Pump Group (15 March 2005)
FMS investments bring in the customers
Significant investments in FMS, CNC sheet metal working and CAD/CAM software, have brought a UK subcontractor more work from a wide range of industries.
News from Kenard Engineering Company (15 March 2005)
Detector keeps feedstock clear of metals
Detector system removes magnetic and non-magnetic metal contamination from granulate and ground feedstock for all types of injection, blow moulding and extrusion machines. Brochure Available
News from S+S Inspection (15 March 2005)
Bonding difficult polyolefin materials made easier
A two part acrylic that requires no pre-treatment of the joint surfaces bonds polyethylene, polypropylene, ethylene-copolymers, polybutene-1 and polymethylpentene.
News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives (15 March 2005)
Tablet dust intercepted and recovered
Patented powder recovery cyclone intercepts excess dust from tablet compression or capsule filling machines, enabling effective reconciliation of batch losses.
News from Hanningfield Process Systems (15 March 2005)
Controller surpresses thermography flash
Thermal wave imaging precision flash controller uses state of the art electronics to completely suppress thermography flash effects to improve measurement accuracy.
News from L.O.T. - Oriel (15 March 2005)
Sofware development company to expand in USA
QArea is increasing its presence in the United States, with Phil Lumish named President of the company and Scott Lumish hired as Vice President of Sales.
News from QArea (15 March 2005)
Spectrometer software reduces workload
Array Automation software, for Raman spectrometers, enables companies to dramatically reduce their polymorph and crystal analysis workload in drug discovery laboratories.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (15 March 2005)
Long life bellows valves offer zero energy loss
Long life bellows valves offering zero energy loss and zero pollution operation will significantly increase plant efficiency, reduce operational costs and improve environmental protection. Brochure Available
News from ARI Armaturen (UK) (15 March 2005)
Driven linear transmission unit powers gantries
High capacity belt driven linear transmission unit - for powering single and double axis gantries - offers maintenance-free and precise motion, even in hostile environments.
News from Bishop-Wisecarver Corp (15 March 2005)
Low cost linear guide suits packaging machinery
'Off-the-shelf', low-cost linear guide reduces design and installation costs in medical packaging applications by easily integrating into machine configurations.
News from Bishop-Wisecarver Corp (15 March 2005)
Fasteners and turned parts demand rises
UK supplier of fasteners and precision turned parts, Northern Precision, is recruiting more staff to meet rising demand from overseas as well as domestic users.
News from Northern Precision (15 March 2005)
Metering valve dispenses fluids precisely
Positive-displacement metering valve dispenses precisely repeatable, small-volume shots of low- to high-viscosity adhesive and sealant materials and lubricants.
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering (15 March 2005)
Interface module is fast on Ethernet
The economical and field-tested polymer and HCS fibre technology is much simpler to assemble and install than standard fibre optic system equipment. Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact (15 March 2005)
Acting on problems quickly enough
User Application Article A company could see a problem coming, but by the time the message got through to the factory, the problem had arrived and reaction was too slow - until a new system was installed.
News from Exel Computer Systems (15 March 2005)
Vision systems distributor announced for Iberia
Solex Consultores of Pinto, Spain (near Madrid), has begun distribution of Industrial Vision Systems machine vision software package NeuroCheck in Spain and Portugal.
News from Industrial Vision Systems (15 March 2005)
Brake motors suit woodworking machinery
Equipped with DC coil low-torque braking, single- and three-phase motors rated up to 200kW help woodworking machines comply with the PUWER 98 and ACoP safety standards.
News from Lafert Electric Motors (15 March 2005)
Subcontractor rapidly expands M-C park
Within a month of installing its 15th machining centre, a five-axis VMC, a UK subcontractor ordered two additional vertical machining centres for immediate delivery.
News from Hemlock Engineering (15 March 2005)
Five-axis grinder cuts 30% off cycle times
User Application Article Carbide reamer and special cutting tool manufacturer has cut cycle times by as much as 30 per cent thanks to a new five-axis CNC tool and cutter grinder recently installed.
News from Walter GB (15 March 2005)
Internal grinding centre running in two days
User Application Article Within two days of installation and training, can manufacturing machinery maker was in full production grinding seaming tooling, chucks and rolls on its internal grinding centre.
News from 600 Centre (15 March 2005)
Intermec Rejects Symbol
Intermec welcomes the opportunity to demonstrate technology leadership in light of recent allegations
News from Intermec Technologies (15 March 2005)
Disaster Recovery made simple with SonaSafe
SonaSafe Backup and Recovery solution provides affordable disaster recovery capability for Microsoft Servers
News from SonaSoft Corporation (15 March 2005)
DiskOnChip products set new capacity benchmark
Integration of software support for MLC NAND-based DiskOnChip makes the ideal combination of capacity, low cost and high performance
News from M-Systems (15 March 2005)
USB 2.0 storage and boot solution
M-Systems' uDiskOnChip offers embedded market a USB 2.0 storage and boot solution for Microsoft Windows XP Embedded
News from M-Systems (15 March 2005)
CADfix 7.0 at Solid Modelling 2005
TranscenData Europe will be launching the latest version of CADfix at Solid Modelling 2005.
News from TranscenData Europe (15 March 2005)
Tough, New RS-232/422/485 PCI Card
Advantech have launched the PCI-1612CU, a 4-port RS-232/422/485 Universal PCI communication card
News from Advantech (UK) (15 March 2005)
New LPX board designed for high-end multimedia
Axiomtek has launched a brand new board, the SBC856A1, which is a powerful SBC designed for high-end multimedia POS applications as well as other special OEM markets.
News from Axiomtek (15 March 2005)
SignalExpress 1.1 Software Speeds Measurements
National Instruments has announced the latest version of NI SignalExpress, an interactive software environment for acquiring, comparing, automating and storing measurements on the benchtop. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (15 March 2005)
Principal Financial Group Selects Dialogue
User Application Article The Principal Financial Group Selects Exstream's Dialogue Software as Its Standard Platform for Creating Customer Communications
News from Exstream Software (15 March 2005)
Notebook repackaged for production
The USLT 2000 ultrasonic inspection notebook from GE Inspection Technologies has been completely repackaged to meet customer requirements for a portable, PC-based instrument, which is easy to use.
News from GE Inspection Technologies (15 March 2005)
Quality and reliability for electrical products
H. Tinsley's 5867 Q meter will detect winding manufacturing errors, shunted and shorted turns, insulation resistance breakdown, manufacturing inconsistencies and material defects.
News from Tinsley (15 March 2005)
Edible oils and fats analysed optimally
Working in the food industry it is important to use time saving applications and innovative solutions that will help to optimise analyses and improve the efficiency of operations. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (15 March 2005)
Many new functions for titration apparatus
The innovative control and database software tiamo offers numerous new functions for automated titration systems. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (15 March 2005)
Electronics specialist switched on to star light
User Application Article Wasp has replaced its traditional profile projectors with a single Starlite 150 machine from OGP UK a low-cost, entry-level non-contact video system that is easy to use.
News from OGP UK (15 March 2005)
Standalone preheater for chromatographers
Temperature Programmed Liquid Chromatography (TPLC) specialist, Selerity Technologies has introduced a new standalone preheater incorporating patented technology, the Caloratherm.
News from Selerity Technologies (15 March 2005)
Ball valves offer high pressure and flow
Swagelock has launched a new, high- pressure, high-flow alternative fuel service ball valves with working pressures up to 6000 psig (413 bar) at 250degF (121C)
News from Swagelok (15 March 2005)
GC columns for higher stability and sensitivity
Thermo Electron has announced two new additions to its recently launched range of Trace GC columns and consumables to complement Thermo's GC and GC/MS instruments.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (15 March 2005)
Taping And Wrapping On Show At Interpack
The Aetna Group, including packaging machinery manufacturers, Robopac and Dimac, will exhibit a number of new additions to its range at Interpack.
News from Aetna UK (15 March 2005)
Phone Packaging Concept At Innovation Show
PDD will be showcasing packaging for its concept phone, Helix, at the Easyfairs Packaging Innovation show next month.
News from PDD (15 March 2005)
Desiccant Washer For Pharma Bottles
Sud-Chemie Performance Packaging, a business unit of Sud-Chemie Group, has launched a new desiccant washer to keep pharmaceutical products safe from moisture damage.
News from Sud-Chemie (UK) (15 March 2005)
MIG and MMA welding machines are compact
Compact welding power sources for MIG and MMA arc welding have been developed using 30 years of experience and each machine is linked to a national aftercare service.
News from ERP Power Products (14 March 2005)
Analysing high purity metals accurately
For the high throughput and routine analysis of elemental determinations in high-purity metals, a glow discharge mass spectrometer ensures rapid and accurate sample analysis.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (14 March 2005)
Brake motors have positive hold capability
'Inverter-ready' three-phase brake motors with wide choice of power ratings and standard or washdown versions are for lengthy duty cycles such as operating conveyors. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (14 March 2005)
Universal screw terminal block cuts assembly time
Screw terminal blocks, with a spring-loaded, snap-on PE foot and a standardized plug-in bridge, save time and money when assembling terminal strips.
News from Phoenix Electronics Distribution (14 March 2005)
Low friction features linear motion products
Linear motion components and assemblies include low friction linear ball bushings and ball slide guides that have smooth and silent operation.
News from Misumi (14 March 2005)
Graphic logic controllers improve the picture
User Application Article Since replacing mimic switches and tower lights with three graphic logic controllers, a user of CRT aluminising mills is benefiting from real time production data and greater flexibility.
News from Pro-face UK (14 March 2005)
Ethernet HMIs bring greater operating flexibility
User Application Article Now able to see production problems as they occur, an Ethernet-based production management system is making valuable production time savings for a components supplier.
News from Pro-face UK (14 March 2005)
Combined module integrates hard metric connectors
Har-bus HM combined module integrates different HM female connectors in a single unit, and allows any combination of HM types to be assembled up to 6U.
News from Harting (14 March 2005)
Transmitters offer low-cost pressure measurement
Pressure transmitters offer low-cost pressure measurement from 6 to 550 bar, use the latest in ASIC technologies and deliver a total typical accuracy of +/-1 % full scale. Brochure Available
News from Sensortechnics UK (14 March 2005)
Modernisation reduces tooling prices by up to 60%
Following an in-house modernisation process, a tooling company has re-valued the prices of some 20,000 products with prices dropping by up to as much as 60%.
News from Drill Service (Horley) Ltd (14 March 2005)
Modular pressure switches bring flexibility
A modular concept has been used in the design, construction and assembly of compact pressure switches that allows for flexibility in application and specification. Brochure Available
News from Barksdale Control Products (14 March 2005)
'Smart' materials producing needs optimising
Manufacturing smart materials requires significant control over the physical environment, sample size, interfacial diffusion, and mass transfer properties, which have to be optimised.
News from Frost and Sullivan (14 March 2005)
CAM programs Swiss-type turning centres
CAM software offers the ability to program multi-axis Swiss-type turning centres and realise their potential for single set-up, versatile, accurate, unattended machining.
News from DP Technology (14 March 2005)
High performance coatings replace 'exotic' metals
Coatings that are based on semi-crystalline thermoplastics, and provide high temperature, wear, corrosion and abrasion resistance, can replace hard to machine 'exotic' metals.
News from Victrex (14 March 2005)
Supply chain software improves metals' production
User Application Article Supply chain software has empowered metals companies to achieve a better synchronization of the value chain through a whole range of production management improvements.
News from i2 Technologies (14 March 2005)
Production HMC designed for high precision
High precision production HMC has a low friction linear guideway system offering twice the rigidity and three times the vibration damping properties of traditional ball bearings.
News from 600 Centre (14 March 2005)
Leader CNC appoints UK sales manager
Following the success of Leader CNC since being appointed as the new UK agent for Kitamura machine tools, the company has employed Roger Kendall as UK Sales Manager. Brochure Available
News from Leader CNC (14 March 2005)
Gearbox housing machined in one clamping
User Application Article Three machine flexible manufacturing system will produce, in a single clamping, a range of ready to assemble gearbox housings each for use in wind power generators.
News from StarragHeckert UK (14 March 2005)
Polymer bush chain needs no lubrication
Polymer bush chain, intended for heavy-duty applications, needs no lubrication and has a polymer sleeve between the pin and the bush for high wear and fatigue resistance.
News from Renold Chain (14 March 2005)
Complete Shoe Sole CAD/CAM Solution
Professional customized CAD/ CAM systems with innovative application for development and mass production in footwear industry
News from Silver Net Corporation (14 March 2005)
Point-Click Recovery Solution for Windows Servers
Sonasoft and St Bernard Software Partner to Deliver Point-Click Recovery Solution for Microsoft Windows Servers
News from SonaSoft Corporation (14 March 2005)
Services Administration Contract for CFX Products
Ansys has announced that it has been awarded a contract by the US General Services Administration (GSA) to sell its CFX products and services
News from Ansys (14 March 2005)
VIA Brings Dual Processing to Mini-ITX
Power-saving dual processing on the Mini-ITX form factor creates breakthrough opportunity for developers of high density server systems, appliance servers and compact embedded digital devices.
News from VIA Technologies (14 March 2005)
Ethernet switching supports redundant ring
Korenix Technology, the professional manufacturer of top-notch products for industrial automation, has announced to launch JetNet Series Industrial Ethernet Switch this spring.
News from Korenix Technology (14 March 2005)
Distribution for reference materials
LGC Promochem, Europe's leading supplier of reference materials, is now the exclusive distributor for Ultra products in all countries in Europe, with the exception of Italy.
News from LGC (14 March 2005)
DC load offers voltage drop-out protection
DC electronic load offers voltage drop-out protection The LD300 DC electronic load from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) has been enhanced by the addition of a low-voltage dropout facility.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (14 March 2005)
Machining system modules reduce costs
Whether it be an 'agile' system, transfer line or a 'hybrid' production system, a standard range of modules focuses on high availability and part quality, with associated costs savings.
News from Cincinnati Machine (14 March 2005)
Personal emergency transmitter for hazardous areas
Lone worker protection specialist SBES is launching what it claims to be the world's first personal emergency transmitter unit that is intrinsically safe and Ex rated for use in explosive atmospheres.
News from SBES (14 March 2005)
Roof safety matting survives hurricane force winds
Remarkable wind tunnel tests have proved that Crossgrip roof safety matting remains stable well in excess of hurricane force winds.
News from Plastic Extruders (14 March 2005)
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