News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 27 March
to Saturday 2 April 2005
Easy opening adds product value
Syrian company Alfares Pharmaceuticals has become the first healthcare manufacturer of healthcare products in the Middle East region to use Supastrip for easy opening of its product range.
News from PP Payne ( 1 April 2005)
Transmitter uses piezo-resistive pressure sensor
Pressure transmitter uses piezo-resistive pressure sensor characterised by high signal stability and intelligent digital electronics linearise sensor signal and compensates thermal error.
News from UK Instruments and Controls ( 1 April 2005)
Take control of every machine safety application
Programming interface and hardware of safety control units are designed for use on packaging machines, palletisers, power press, robot cells and other small scale control tasks.
News from Sick (UK) ( 1 April 2005)
CAM to drive racing challenge into 2006
DP Technology has signed a two-year Motorsports Sponsorship Agreement with Haas CNC Racing, owned by Haas Automation, that will last through the end of the 2006. Brochure Available
News from DP Technology ( 1 April 2005)
Encoder suits simple speed, position control
Low-cost incremental encoder s ideal for simple speed and position control applications in the printing, packaging and materials handling industries.
News from Sick (UK) ( 1 April 2005)
Remploy Bolton joins football Premiership
Bolton Wanderers' football team manager Sam Allardyce recently presented almost a third of Remploy Electronics' workforce with certificates of achievement.
News from Remploy Electronics ( 1 April 2005)
Cyber security standards initiative gains strength
ISA's SP99 committee, Manufacturing and Control Systems Security, is strengthening its efforts on several fronts with the help of experts from leading companies across industry. Brochure Available
News from ISA (Instrumentation, Systems and Aut Soc) ( 1 April 2005)
Updated Web site covers the metal casting industry
Updated Web site covers the metal casting industry, and many casting and moulding processes and supports an extensive Definitions Glossary about metal casting terms.
News from Wynn Danzur Marketing ( 1 April 2005)
Schneider Electric opens advanced test facilities
Schneider Electric has unveiled its new EUR 69m analysis and test laboratory - a Lovag accredited test station, it is believed to be one of few test houses left in Europe.
News from Schneider Electric ( 1 April 2005)
Training covers machinery regulations, standards
A series of one-day General Courses on Machinery Regulations and Standards for Machine Builders equip delegates to meet the requirements of the current relevant regulations.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 1 April 2005)
Safety interlock guard switches are non-contact
All variants of tongue-operated mechanical safety interlock guard switches are suitable for use in safety-related control systems meeting the requirements of EN 954-1 Category 2 or 3.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 1 April 2005)
Sliding head auto helps fasteners stay in lead
The purchase of a Star SV-32 sliding-head multi-axis lathe reinforces a fastener manufacturer's intention of staying ahead in the production of more intricate components.
News from Vaughan Jones Socket Screws ( 1 April 2005)
Moulding simulation software to be shown
Moulding software products to be shown at the UK's PDM 2005 event include plastics melt quality simulation and run flow simulation for mould tool design.
News from FLOWHOW UK Ltd ( 1 April 2005)
Mitre saw removes dust through its base
A 12in dual bevel sliding compound mitre saw features the industry's largest crosscut capacity and is equipped with a system that removes dust through the base of the saw.
News from Metabo ( 1 April 2005)
Intelligent fasteners remove tightening errors
Intelligent fasteners offer cost-effective means of monitoring the integrity of industrial fasteners throughout their lifetime and remove the inaccuracies from the bolt tightening process.
News from Scana UK ( 1 April 2005)
Direct metal laser sintering makes tooling
User Application Article Innovative Product Development Centre has started making metal tooling and components in short lead times using a direct metal laser sintering machine.
News from EOS Electro Optical Systems ( 1 April 2005)
LK Group establishes Chinese joint venture
To take further advantage of China's expanding economy and industrial base, the LK Group, has formed a joint venture operation with a division of Shanghai Electric Corporation.
News from LK ( 1 April 2005)
Software demystifies the electro-plating process
Through the use of an integrated Solidworks CAD interface, any 3D component or array of components can be simulated in order to examine how effectively they can be electro-plated.
News from Rose Consulting Engineers ( 1 April 2005)
Data communication devices resist harshness
Industrial data communication products are specifically designed to perform in the harshest industrial environments ensuring reliable data transmission, reducing errors and downtime. Brochure Available
News from LC Automation ( 1 April 2005)
Quick clamping block reduces 5-axis set-up times
Quick clamping block offers flexible and highly efficient 5-axis machining designed to dramatically reduce set-up times, saving resource, time and money. Brochure Available
News from Roemheld UK ( 1 April 2005)
Applications focus of GPS products Web site
A Web site - designed to be very customer-friendly, with a strong focus on product applications of cellular phones, telematics, GPS guidance and GPS precision products.
News from Hemisphere GPS ( 1 April 2005)
New Materials Management System
Epic Data Introduces New Version of Their Materials Management System
News from Epic Data International ( 1 April 2005)
O'Reilly Releases PC Hardware Buyer's Guide
Choose the Perfect Components for your Perfect PC
News from O'Reilly ( 1 April 2005)
ICEM Surf helps Land Rover save $10 million
User Application Article ICEM Surf software helps Land Rover save $10 million on new Discovery development project - ICEM Surf design data drives right-first-time tooling design process
News from ICEM ( 1 April 2005)
MatrixOne Integrates with IBM Rational ClearCase
Integration Promotes Synchronous Software Design in Parallel with Electrical and Mechanical Product Design Disciplines, Improving Cross-Functional Collaboration for Today's Sophisticated Products
News from MatrixOne ( 1 April 2005)
Eatel Reduces Call centre Volume
User Application Article Telecommunications Company Improves Quality of Customer Communications and Reduces Costs with Dialogue
News from Exstream Software ( 1 April 2005)
Low cost thermal imaging sensor module
Armstrong Optical of Northampton is able to offer the IR106 infrared sensor module at a price that will make it the sensor of choice for 3rd-party thermal imaging system builders.
News from Armstrong Optical ( 1 April 2005)
Texture analysers and viscometers feature
Brookfield has launched its new 2005 product catalogue.
News from Brookfield Viscometers ( 1 April 2005)
Viscometers the choice for high shear applications
Brookfield offers a range of instruments for high shear applications.
News from Brookfield Viscometers ( 1 April 2005)
Bursting disc plugs provide relief
Elfab has launched a new range of bursting disc plugs, specifically developed to provide standard, simple-to-install pressure-relief.
News from Elfab ( 1 April 2005)
Magnets and detectors shown
At Hillhead, Eriez will exhibit a self-cleaning version of its Model CP Suspended Permanent Magnet and two different types of aperture metal detectors, including a new high sensitivity unit. Brochure Available
News from Eriez Magnetics Europe ( 1 April 2005)
Radiography scanner faster, higher, greater
Faster scanning speeds, higher scanning resolution and greater throughput are just three of the benefits offered by the new CRx Tower computed radiography (CR) scanner from GE Inspection Technologies.
News from GE Inspection Technologies ( 1 April 2005)
Refinery sampling installs inline without shutdown
User Application Article A Jiskoot CoJetix combined JetMix and Fast Loop sampling system at the Indian Oil Corporation for the Barauni Refinery allows installation in existing inline tappings.
News from Jiskoot ( 1 April 2005)
EMC test facility helps win MoD business
TRL Compliance has opened a 18 x 14 x 6 metre EMC test chamber in Malvern, helping to win important MoD business and expanding facilities.
News from KTL ( 1 April 2005)
Miniature positioners for when size really matters
Micromech has announced an expansion to the MX80 family of high-precision stages with the introduction of the low-profile miniature positioners the MX80L.
News from Micromech ( 1 April 2005)
Large lightweight display is versatile
The SY033 Large Industrial Display is a very versatile industrial unit, which can be used to display a variety of readings.
News from Synectic Design ( 1 April 2005)
Oscilloscopes offer enhanced waveform display.
The new SignalXplorer DL9000 series of digital oscilloscopes from Yokogawa combine high-performance waveform display and analysis functions with compact and lightweight design.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 1 April 2005)
New Testing Method For Pack Designs Gives Freedom
ACT from Davis Ives is a method of testing pack design based on how people react to a series of different attributes, hence the name Attribute Communication Test.
News from Davis Ives Associates ( 1 April 2005)
Shelf Ready Packaging Enhances Brand Image Display
Field Group has developed a range of Shelf Ready Packaging (SRP) that can be used to enhance the display of a complete range of retail products.
News from Field Group ( 1 April 2005)
Complex Filling And Packing For Car Polish
User Application Article Newgate Simms had worked successfully with Concept Chemicals in the past, so when Concept decided to launch a new car polishing product it turned again to Newgate Simms.
News from Newgate Simms ( 1 April 2005)
Custom Bottle
User Application Article A custom-moulded bottle from RPC Containers Raunds is bringing convenient pouring and stylish appearance to a specialist range of automotive fuel additives from Fortron.
News from RPC Containers ( 1 April 2005)
Firms benefit from university's prototyping
User Application Article The University of Wolverhampton's Telford campus has started making metal tooling and components in short lead times using a direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) machine from EOS , Warwick.
News from EOS Electro Optical Systems ( 1 April 2005)
Trending package software made for manufacturing
Latest release of trending software packages have been updated with additional features to track accountability and provide easy access to archived manufacturing data.
News from Canary Labs (31 March 2005)
Miniature valves bring realism to robot hands
Compliant non-linear pneumatic actuators, or rubbertuators, or braided pneumatic actuators offer important advantages for robotic systems and miniature valves contribute to their feasibility. Brochure Available
News from Lee Products (31 March 2005)
Wide range of validation services offered
With the expansion of programmable and computerised systems in the pharmaceutical industry the need for additional validation services is on the increase.
News from Yokogawa UK (31 March 2005)
Engineering products distributor sought
Wyko is seeking to extend its distribution network for the innovative SRB split roller bearings and proven Fenner brand couplings, belt drives and gearbox products during the Hannover Fair. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (31 March 2005)
Conveyor modernisation aids scrap product value
Design, conveyor manufacturing and conveyor repairs have been completed for a metal products company, which reports it is getting 98% dry swarf - adding to scrap value.
News from Frederick Crowther and Son (31 March 2005)
Light curtains fit every machine safety need
Light curtains offer a clear choice between simple machine guarding and more advanced systems combining complex blanking and control functions with safety bus compatibility.
News from Sick (UK) (31 March 2005)
Non-contact inductive safety sensors are tough
Inductive safety sensor system is an ideal alternative to mechanical limit or detection switches on simple or complex machinery in harsh industrial environments.
News from Sick (UK) (31 March 2005)
SS levelling feet resist corrosion, reduce hazards
Levelling feet are now made from high grade 304 stainless steel to ensure corrosion resistance and reduce bio-hazard in food and pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (31 March 2005)
Manual/CNC lathe is better and quicker
User Application Article Since acquiring a manual/CNC lathe, a leading motor factory is producing turned parts "better and quicker" allowing new parts - and 'one-offs' - to be produced to high quality standards.
News from TS Harrison and Sons (31 March 2005)
Data acquisition products raise test frequency
User Application Article Plastics building block toy producer uses graphical development environment and PCI-based data acquisition boards in its quality assurance and has increased successful tests by 20 times. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (31 March 2005)
Solving corrosion problems for roller chains
Technical Background Article An overview of the causes and the cures for chain corrosion by Robert Young describes many new and innovative products that are designed to solve specific problems. Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK (31 March 2005)
Month's turning work done in two weeks
User Application Article Turned parts subcontractor was surprised to finish a month's work in two weeks on a CNC sliding head auto - a four-fold productivity gain - and realise significant reduction in labour costs.
News from Star Micronics GB (31 March 2005)
AdVal's ACE in a Hole goes down a Bomb!
User Application Article A contract to train military users and maintainers of an innovative new bomb disposal system has been awarded to AdVal Learning Solutions
News from AdVal Learning Solutions (31 March 2005)
PolyWorks V9 to offer automatic surfacing
PolyWorks V9 to offer automatic surfacing capabilities to produce "CAD-ready" Nurbs models within minutes.
News from InnovMetric Software Inc (31 March 2005)
Sonasoft Attains Gold Certified Partner Status
Sonasoft Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning a Microsoft Competency In ISV/Software Solutions
News from SonaSoft Corporation (31 March 2005)
New options in its Scope workflow
Esko-Graphics secures its Scope packaging workflow with Certified PDF - PDF file generation and preflighting are set using the Ghent PDF Workgroup guidelines
News from EskoArtwork (31 March 2005)
ACCSISA Mexican distributor for Wallingford
Wallingford Software has appointed the engineering consultancy, ACCSISA de CV, as its new distributor in Mexico.
News from Wallingford Software (31 March 2005)
Emerson Wins $7.4 Million Chinese Contract
User Application Article Emerson Wins $7.4 Million Contract for Digital Automation of New Coal-Fired Power Plant in China
News from Emerson Process Management (31 March 2005)
Exstream Software Introduces New Company Logo
Exstream's Innovative, Collaborative Culture and Global Success are Reflected in New Design
News from Exstream Software (31 March 2005)
DSG lathe company restablishes itself
Following a management buy-out, the UK lathe manufacturing company with a long hisotry, Dean, Smith and Grace, intends to restablish itself and orders are already coming in.
News from Dean, Smith and Grace (30 March 2005)
CNC lathe series launched and revamped
Having already launched a range of comapct CNC lathes, Dean, Smith and Grace has revamped and upgraded an existing series of heavy-duty CNC and manual/CNC lathes.
News from Dean, Smith and Grace (30 March 2005)
BI-MU Mediterranea scheduled for 2006
Addressing the Mediterranean countries' markets, the next BI-MU Mediterranea exhibition will present the latest developments in machine tools and manufacturing technologies in early 2006.
News from UCIMU (30 March 2005)
Fuse holders mount easily onto DIN rail
Fuse holders for cylindrical fuses, offering a high short-circuit strength of up to 100kA, with shock-hazard protection to DIN VDE 0100-410, can all be easily mounted onto a DIN rail.
News from Woehner (UK) (30 March 2005)
Modular adaptors allow safe maintenance work
Facilitating a compact, simple arrangement, to cater for complete load circuits, modular adaptors enable safe maintenance work to be carried out as the busbar remains covered.
News from Woehner (UK) (30 March 2005)
Triple pole fuse holder made to US standards
Available in 6 different variants, a J-Carrier is a triple pole fuse holder built to USA standards for class J fuse links and is claimed to open up a whole new range of options.
News from Woehner (UK) (30 March 2005)
Risk assessment package features extended
Based on client feedback more features have been added to a machinery risk assessment software package to properly document all of the steps taken in exercising due diligence.
News from Industrial Safety Integration (30 March 2005)
ISA develops manufacturing management standard
ISA's SP95 Standards Committee on Enterprise-Control System Integration is continuing its work to develop a standard on Activity Models of Manufacturing Operations Management. Brochure Available
News from ISA (Instrumentation, Systems and Aut Soc) (30 March 2005)
ETA and Woehner pool electrical expertise
Italian enclosure manufacturer ETA and busbar system specialist Woehner, have entered into a joint agreement to pool their expertise in the manufacture of electrical distribution systems.
News from Woehner (UK) (30 March 2005)
Product Data Management module provides security
Product Data Management module provides a secure central repository for product lifecycle data and ensures that parts, routing processes, and BOMs always reflect the latest revision.
News from Relevant Business Systems (30 March 2005)
Autodesk Inventor certifies ESPRIT 2005 CAM
ESPRIT 2005 CAM software has achieved certification with Autodesk Inventor Series 10, the company's latest computer aided design (CAD) software release. Brochure Available
News from DP Technology (30 March 2005)
Wire and cable continuous casters to be shown
Visitors to Moscow's Wire Russia 2005 exhibition at will be introduced to a wide variety of graphite furnace continuous casting equipment for the wire and cable industry.
News from Rautomead International (30 March 2005)
UK machine tool exports overtake imports
The UK recorded a trade surplus in machine tools of GBP 21.1 million in 2004, an improvement on the surplus of GBP 12.2 million registered in 2003.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (30 March 2005)
Bus-mounting devices included in latest catalogue
Latest catalogue from a leading busbar manufacturer introduces many new components and systems and gives detailed information on an extensive range of bus-mounting devices.
News from Woehner (UK) (30 March 2005)
Head-mounted temperature transmitters fit any head
Head-mounted temperature transmitters in standard DIN format offer simplified programming and the ability to be retrofitted into any existing temperature head.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (30 March 2005)
Wiper insert addition increases drill feeds
A centrally positioned insert cutting in combination with the accurately positioned peripheral wiper insert produces a perfectly balanced cutting force and increases drill feed by up to 100%.
News from Sandvik Coromant UK (30 March 2005)
Build multi-task tooling mini-turret in-house
An innovative 'Multi-task mini turret' can be customised by the machine tool operator by combining adaptor plates with standard cutting heads and cutting blades for turning and grooving.
News from Sandvik Coromant UK (30 March 2005)
Machining titanium focuses on 'cost-down' demands
Cutting tool manufacturer is focussing a major part of its resources on the machining of titanium to meet the aerospace industry's demands of consistently reducing component costs.
News from Sandvik Coromant UK (30 March 2005)
Advanced Engineering Solutions is Sprut reseller
Advanced Engineering Solutions has signed an agreement to become a reseller for Sprut Technology, including SprutCAM Expert for the machining of 2D and 3D models.
News from Sprut Technology (UK) (30 March 2005)
Two-strand rod mill gets upgrade
Morgan Construction Company has signed a contract with Arcelor Alambron Zumarraga, of Zumarraga, Spain, for an upgrade to its two-strand rod mill.
News from Morgan Construction Company (30 March 2005)
GSI at Quality Expo 2005, April 18 - 21
Geodetic Systems Showcases V-Stars 4.4 Photogrammetry Software and ARM Technology at Quality Expo 2005, April 18 - 21, at the Donald E Stephens Convention Centre, Rosemont, IL
News from Geodetic Systems, Inc. (30 March 2005)
Trillium builds on international Management team
International growth and market leadership position of Trillium supported by key appointments across EMEA, Latin America and Asia/Pacific
News from Trillium Software (30 March 2005)
3DCADTips joins the Targeted Ad Consortium (TAC)
3DCADTips joins the Targeted Ad Consortium (TAC) as founding member and frees up resources for additional site development
News from 3DCADTips (30 March 2005)
1 megabit FRAM milestone achieved
Ramtron achieves 1 megabit FRAM milestone with industry-leading write speed, reliability and endurance
News from Ramtron International (30 March 2005)
View creation becomes 2 to 8 times faster
UGS' Solid Edge Enhances Performance of Large Assemblies with New Proprietary "Simplified Assembly" Technology
News from Solid Edge (30 March 2005)
Delmia to Ensure Maintainability of F-35
User Application Article BAE Systems Uses Delmia to Ensure Maintainability of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, Simulations prove out work area accessibility and clearances
News from Delmia (30 March 2005)
Sanderson Solution Chosen By Food Partners
User Application Article Sanderson has won a new contract to supply its food manufacturing and supply chain solution to Food Partners, a rapidly expanding manufacturer and distributor of sandwiches.
News from Sanderson (30 March 2005)
IR thermometer has precision beam
Proscan is a high precision infrared thermometer from Barber InSys, with a high quality glass lens to give a precision measuring beam diameter of only 13mm up to a distance of 140mm from the target.
News from Barber InSys (30 March 2005)
Embedded machine vision engine has dual interface
The NetSight II DCL provides asynchronous acquisition of images from up to two CameraLink cameras (area or line scan formats) and one FireWire camera using an IEEE-1394 port. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (30 March 2005)
Reliable logging of RH and temperature
Reliable monitoring of relative humidity and temperature conditions can be undertaken with confidence over a long period of time with palm sized loggers from JDL.
News from JDL (Just Data Loggers) (30 March 2005)
Testing time for new sales director
Jiskoot has appointed Mark Cox to the new Board of Directors position of Group Sales Director as part of the company growth plan.
News from Jiskoot (30 March 2005)
Catalogue features oscilloscopes and chance to win
Pico Technology, worldwide leaders in PC Oscilloscopes, has announced the immediate availability of its latest free catalogue.
News from Pico Technology (30 March 2005)
Spectrometers get 2d package
Thermo Electron Corporation has announced a 2D correlation software package and an external experiment module for polarization experiments for its advanced line of Nicolet FT-IR spectrometers.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (30 March 2005)
Earmuffs incorporate AM/FM radio
In an effort to enhance worker satisfaction on the job, Bilsom has upgraded its Radio and Electo radio earmuffs to include both AM and FM capability.
News from Bilsom (30 March 2005)
Design service bridges the gap for custom access
Zarges UK is announcing a bespoke design service for bridging steps that provide access to otherwise inaccessible areas.
News from Zarges (UK) (30 March 2005)
UKAE tooling contract awarded to BuckHickman
BuckHickman InOne has won a second contract with the UK Atomic Energy Authority to supply tooling. The contract is the second awarded to the subsidiary of Premier Farnell in just three months.
News from Buck & Hickman (29 March 2005)
Five-axis benefits to be emphasised
Yamazaki Mazak, is participating in two days of free workshops hosted by Delcam in support of an initiative to bring the benefits of five-axis machining to a wider audience. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (29 March 2005)
New regulation plastic films rise to the Zenit
Multi-layer stretch films that comply with new European Union regulations concerning plastic materials for contact with foodstuffs offer high resistance to perforation and tearing.
News from French Technology Press Bureau (29 March 2005)
Spunmelt line to provide quality denier materials
To meet customer demand for its products in North America, Polymer Group has announced it will install a new spunmelt line, giving it the leading hygiene market share in this region.
News from Polymer Group (29 March 2005)
IMechE supported graduates score on robots
Engineering graduates from Plymouth have scored success at the UK and Ireland Robot Football Championships, but the hunt is on for more universities to take part.
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (29 March 2005)
Austenitic SS cut at up to 20% higher rates
Improved GC2015 insert grade for rough- and finish-machining austenitic stainless steel has the capability to deliver 20% higher cutting and can be used in interrupted cutting.
News from Sandvik Coromant UK (29 March 2005)
Flexible tooling benefits face grooving operations
Combining Sandvik's CoroCut SL face grooving cutting blades with CoroTurn SL adaptors reduces the extensive amount of solid tool holders previously required for face grooving.
News from Sandvik Coromant UK (29 March 2005)
Making interrupted finish cuts in hardened steels
For highly productive finish turning of quality surfaces in case hardened steels a new low content CBN insert has large, solid CBN corners to carry out interrupted finish cuts.
News from Sandvik Coromant UK (29 March 2005)
DC clamp meter has low maintenance
Low maintenance, single function DC clamp meter is designed specifically for use in automotive, heavy equipment and related industries operating on direct current.
News from Extech Instruments (29 March 2005)
Solution helps meet electronics directives
A new UL service is available to help organisations meet the European Union's strict Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive for electronics manufacturers.
News from UL International (UK) (29 March 2005)
Family Agrees To Management Buy-In
GE Commercial Finance's Business Finance has provided a financing package to facilitate the management-buy-in (MBI) of Sheffield-based packaging manufacturer, Joseph Pickering and Sons Limited.
News from Pickering (29 March 2005)
Welding company supports education for the future
Welding equipment company can supply colleges not only with various ranges of equipment, but also comprehensive training guides and course notes in an easy-to-use format including wall charts.
News from Eutectic UK (28 March 2005)
Preparing for the HSE's three-year campaign
With the aim of reducing fatal and serious injuries in manufacturing industries, a UK campaign will see HSE inspectors targeting scrap metal, rubber, paper and wood industries.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (28 March 2005)
Aerosols clean up electronics, electrics
A multipurpose, anti-static foaming cleaner that is also available in cleaning wipes is among a range of aersols and soldering products being introduced for electrical and electronic items.
News from Kaisertech (28 March 2005)
Management system to eliminate 'nuisance' alarms
Alarm management system provides ABB's System 800xA users with the ability to identify and eliminate nuisance alarms and so operate closer to optimum performance levels. Brochure Available
News from MatrikonOPC (28 March 2005)
Advanced analytics provide early warning
Enhanced condition monitoring system facilitates real-time, proactive maintenance and uses advanced analytics to provide effective early warning system for plant maintenance and operations.
News from Invensys (28 March 2005)
Hi-Lo Storage Systems acquires Planned Storage
Hi-Lo Storage Systems has acquired Planned Storage Systems, one of the UK's foremost independent designers, manufacturers and installers of innovative storage systems.
News from Hi-Lo Storage Systems (28 March 2005)
Machine mills, grinds and polishes in one set-up
Five-axis multi-tasking machine performs milling, grinding, belting, polishing and gauging in one set-up and is able to produc e work with high surface finish tolerances.
News from Schutte TGM (28 March 2005)
Coolers consume 40% less power
Reliable and maintenance free centrifugal fan evaporative coolers consume up to 40% less power than ducted evaporative air conditioning systems and up to 90% less than refrigerated units.
News from Seeley International (Europe) (28 March 2005)
Forklift attachment damage costs demolished
User Application Article Concerned about some GBP 40,000 resulting from damage to forklift clamps and attachments, a brewer contracted out maintenance and the associated costs were cut by some 75%.
News from B and B Attachments (28 March 2005)
Applicator wraps, tensions and cuts off in one sec
Innovative automatic cable tie installation tool and terminal applicator contains reels of 5,000 continuously moulded cable ties, which wraps, tensions and cuts off each tie in less than a second.
News from Panduit (28 March 2005)
Corus Group's four divisions contribute to profit
The improvement in the Corus Group operating result was evident in all four divisions - particularly in three steel divisions - a 19% rise in turnover against unchanged sales volume of 21mt. Brochure Available
News from Corus Group (Automotive) (28 March 2005)
Zinc diecaster guard retracts completely
User Application Article Latest zinc diecasting machine has features that make life easier, such as guarding that retracts completely to allow die loading and maintenance, and a combined display screen and control desk.
News from Frech (28 March 2005)
Terminal strips break off with no burrs
'Easy Break' terminal strips make it simpler for installers to create the exact number of poles required without having to use cutting tools when connecting copper conductors.
News from Camden Electronics (28 March 2005)
Multi-axis CNC cuts programming time by up to 50%
Free CD details the features and benefits of the Anilam 6000M multi-axis CNC - capable of reducing programing time by up to 50% - 'the complete digital solution' for milling machines and VMCs.
News from ACI (UK) (28 March 2005)
SS chain provides corrosion resistance
Based on its extensive experience of supplying attachment chains to the food and packaging industry, power transmission specialist now offers stainless steel and corrosion protection chain. Brochure Available
News from Cross + Morse (28 March 2005)
Fast machine tool maintenance service expanded
Machine tool maintenance group has extensively expanded its replacement parts and support service to UK production organisations by offering a fast diagnostic, repair and replacement service.
News from Jena Rotary Technology (28 March 2005)
Land Rover places panel contract with Stadco
The ability to press large aluminium outer body panels has helped Stadco secure a contract to supply Land Rover with panels for its new Range Rover Sport model, being launched this summer.
News from Stadco (28 March 2005)
Pack coding controlled accurately
Monkhill Confectionery, a division of Cadbury Trebor Bassett, has purchased a Claricom Package Coding Management System for the accurate control of on pack coding at its two sites.
News from Claricom (28 March 2005)
China Energy Label System is in force
Manufacturers of domestic appliances should note that the China Energy Label System for household refrigerators and room air conditioners, came into force on the March 1, 2005.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (28 March 2005)
Continuous process improvement programme begun
Curvaceous Software has announced that Thomas Swan and Co have become the latest company to adopt their Geometric Process Control technology for process improvement. Brochure Available
News from Curvaceous Software (28 March 2005)
Plastics extruder completes four-fold expansion
Hunsinger Plastics Extrusions, a custom plastic extruder, has completed a four-fold expansion of office and production space and increased manufacturing capacity by nearly 50%.
News from HPE Extrusion Solutions (28 March 2005)
Rapid termination technique speeds installation
Connectors that use a rapid termination technique for ease and speed of installation feature robust metal construction for use in harsh industrial environment, with protection to IP65 or IP67.
News from Harting (28 March 2005)
Epoxy adhesive has no solvents or volatiles
Two component, room temperature curing epoxy adhesive is easy to use, is 100% reactive, contains no solvents or volatiles and bonds well to both similar and dissimilar substrates. Brochure Available
News from Master Bond (28 March 2005)
CAD/CAM developments shown for working composites
Improved nesting to ensure the most economic use of materials cut from composite sheet and an increased range of five-axis machining methods, will be demonstrated at the JEC exhibition. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (28 March 2005)
CADCAM developments for aerospace
Delcam will demonstrate the latest developments in its Power Solution CADCAM systems for the design and manufacture of metal and composite aerospace components at the Paris Air Show. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (28 March 2005)
Trace metal analysis with reduced running costs
Inorganic tin binds to sediments and particles in water so it is important to monitor the level of tin in effluent discharges, easily and reliably performed using the 797 VA Computrace from Metrohm. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (28 March 2005)
Laser diode modules have modulated output
Photonic Products, the laser diode specialist, is adding 405nm (blue-violet) laser diode modules to its range of Photon Laser Modules. Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products (28 March 2005)
Waveform program can handle one million points
Waveform Manager Plus, the arbitrary waveform creation and editing program from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments), has been upgraded to handle larger waveforms and a wider range of digital interfaces.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (28 March 2005)
Sensor boosts efficiency for sugar plant
A novel pH electrode supplied by Yokogawa UK has played a key role in pH monitoring under difficult environmental conditions in British Sugar's plant at Newark, Notts.
News from Yokogawa UK (28 March 2005)
Free training with fibre test equipment
DMOptics is giving customers buying a Yokogawa OTDR (optical time-domain reflectometer) in 2005, discount vouchers for OTDR training courses with Lucid Training.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (28 March 2005)
Pigment's Reflective Shimmer's Strong Impact
Cornelius, UK distributors of Engelhard's effect pigment products has announced the latest addition to the Firemist pigment range, Firemist Turquoise.
News from Cornelius Group (28 March 2005)
Pallet strapper order awarded
Aetna UK have been supplying a variety of pallet stretch wrappers to the Silver Spring Mineral Water Company for at least 15 years and the latest is a Helix HS40 rotary arm pallet type.
News from Aetna UK (28 March 2005)
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