News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 1 May
to Saturday 7 May 2005
Diverse range of parts machined
Subcontractor can now supply a range of machined components that includes turned parts and sub assemblies for diverse applications such as submersible pumps, guards and domestic shower handles. Brochure Available
News from Blue Diamond Technologies ( 6 May 2005)
Massive raw materials costs rise affects coating
Britain's manufacturers of powder coatings, 100% solid paints, are suffering massive increases in the costs of raw materials according to the British Coatings Federation.
News from BCF British Coatings Federation ( 6 May 2005)
PLM platform wins productivity gains
User Application Article A leading French Tier 1 automotive plastics component supplier has achieved significant productivity gains in its engineering as a result of the recently completed deployment of a PLM platform.
News from MatrixOne ( 6 May 2005)
Database for steel is now available on-line
A new online steel database facilitates the finding information about more than 20,000 alloys and standards from standards development organizations around the world.
News from ASTM International ( 6 May 2005)
PLM provides synchronous engineering capabilities
Latest release of product lifecycle management software gives better visibility and control over development Investment helps reduce development costs and speed innovation.
News from MatrixOne ( 6 May 2005)
NDT unit checks blister cards for leaks
Non-destructive leak tester that produces quantitative leak test results for blister cards can detect holes in blister card backings as small as 5 microns.
News from TM Electronics ( 6 May 2005)
Hand-held laser speeds up joint gap checks
Hand held non-touch laser measuring device will help automotive and aerospace manufacturers to take gap and flush measurements quicker, more accurately and more reliably.
News from Third Dimension Software ( 6 May 2005)
Machine built to flush, test medical filters
User Application Article Assembly of medical filters using infra red welding or transmission laser welding is a strength, but a machine to flush and test medical filters using pure water or IPA, set new challenges.
News from CPR Automation ( 6 May 2005)
Compact sawing machine has wide range
Based on a vertical bandsaw, with a horizontal swivel axis to allow mitres on both sides, a sawing machine series offers a relatively large cutting range from a compact area.
News from Kasto ( 6 May 2005)
Productivity - it is about cutting and idle times
Technical Background Article High-speed-cutting is a proven method to achieve with high cutting speeds a surface finish of excellent quality combined with high accuracies - described here by Dr Fritz Heydt.
News from Kasto ( 6 May 2005)
Circular saw suits job shops and production
Producing cost-effective single and series cuts, a universal mitre cutting circular saw available as a semi-automatic or a NC version, produces straight and mitre cuts.
News from Kasto ( 6 May 2005)
Advice offered regarding RoHS and WEEE
Forthcoming environmental legislation will have a major impact on electronics manufacturing processes, but equipment supplier will offer advice on coping with legislation.
News from Gen3 Systems ( 6 May 2005)
Plastic for metal versatility in casting
Similarities of manufacture in gravity sand casting and moulding rigid polyurethane, gives Norse Precision Castings the versatility to work in plastic and metal.
News from Norse Precision Castings ( 6 May 2005)
International speakers at Retail Solutions 2005
Retail Solutions will this year feature leading retailers talking about how they have used technology to improve their businesses.
News from Retail Solutions ( 6 May 2005)
Intel Pentium M/Celeron M ETX Module
Evalue Technology releases its latest SOM-ETX module, the ESM-2740 that is based on the Intel 855GME chipset.
News from Avalue Technology ( 6 May 2005)
4-20 mA Tilt Sensors
Inertial Aerosystems announce a new range of slim line, high accuracy, tilt sensors which operate from a 4-20mA-2wire loop. Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK ( 6 May 2005)
Korenix JetCard Series Products
Korenix has recently launched the JetCard Series RS-232/422/485 Universal PCI Multiport Serial Cards, which adopt the high-performance Oxford OXmPCI954 chip.
News from Korenix Technology ( 6 May 2005)
Lattice Announces ispLEVER 5.0
Unprecedented ease-of-use, new features and exceptional performance - full design support for all Lattice digital programmable logic devices includes the new LatticeXP FPGA family.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK ( 6 May 2005)
HRM Is all Fired Up About Syspro
User Application Article HRM Boilers is aiming to cut costs and sell more products with the help of a fully integrated Syspro manufacturing, financial and marketing system from McGuffie Brunton.
News from K3 Business Technology Group ( 6 May 2005)
Outlook bright for optics supplier
Bookham, a provider of optical components, modules and subsystems, has announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2005, ended April 2, 2005.
News from Bookham ( 6 May 2005)
New laboratory headquarters opens
The Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL) has investigated the causes of some of the UK's most serious incidents, including the Kings Cross fire.
News from Health and Safety Laboratory ( 6 May 2005)
High dynamic temperature control with circulators
Julabo's Presto instruments are the ideal solution for providing high precise, external temperature control applications within R and D and Kilo scale laboratories.
News from Julabo Labortechnik ( 6 May 2005)
Free ion chromatography seminar
Metrohm UK is to hold a complimentary seminar for both current and non-users of Metrohm IC instruments to learn about the new hardware and consumables that Metrohm is launching into the market place. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 6 May 2005)
Secure online LIMS reporting for laboratories
QSI has been able to reach agreement with market leader Business Objects to license their Crystal XI and Business Objects Enterprise technology for the WinLIMS reporting module.
News from Quality Systems International (UK) ( 6 May 2005)
Tyre tread wear performance profiled
Sensor Products has announced its next generation Tactilus tire tread footprint profiling system, capable of thousands of uses with consistent repeatability.
News from Sensor Products ( 6 May 2005)
Free seminar covers WCDMA technology
Willtek Communications has announced an online seminar on Wideband CDMA, the most common air interface technology used by third-generation mobile network technology UMTS.
News from Willtek Communications ( 6 May 2005)
Tough electrical conduit suits food plants
Electrical conduit offers a highly flexible non-metallic solution for use throughout food manufacturing and brewing plants and includes extremely tough and durable smooth PVC covered conduit system.
News from Kopex International ( 5 May 2005)
Thermoplastics resins benefit auto-makers
Since the late 1960s, advanced materials have helped the automotive industry build best-selling vehicles offering world-class performance, style, safety, reduced costs, weight, and emissions.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics ( 5 May 2005)
Website provides PROFIBUS introduction
A completely reworked Web Based Training from Profibus International is now available free of charge to anyone from the Profibus website In English and German.
News from Profibus Group ( 5 May 2005)
Digital air flow sensors help save energy
Digital air flow sensors aid in measuring and controlling air consumption to promote energy savings in pneumatic systems and feature an integral or remote digital display showing real-time flow rates.
News from SMC Corporation of America ( 5 May 2005)
Bearings' material combats bacteria
Plastics housed bearings are made of a material that is effective against the most common bacteria that may affect food and cause a number of contamination and bad smells
News from E-Components and Chains ( 5 May 2005)
Moulded plastics are coloured without clotting
Plastics moulder can now guarantee colours without clots in prime or secondary colours in any shade from pastel to deep, even luminescent, to provide a decorative finish at practically zero cost.
News from Toolcraft Plastics (Swindon) ( 5 May 2005)
On-line resource library covers softstarters
Fairford have launched a comprehensive new on-line resource library for softstarters, providing information on everything from basic application advice to detailed data on energy saving performance.
News from Fairford Electronics ( 5 May 2005)
Drives can replace soft starters
Component drives are small, simple, low-cost drives used to control a wide range of equipment and can replace other components such as contactors and soft starters.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 5 May 2005)
Gas welding and cutting outfits introduced
A comprehensive range of welding and cutting outfits to suit all types of welding and cutting applications is tailored to the needs of a particular market ranging from heavy duty to micro welding. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products ( 5 May 2005)
Make-to-order subcontractors embrace 'lean'
User Application Article Make to order Sub-contractors embrace 'Lean Management' In these days of downward price pressure, few sub-contractors can afford all the overheads required by materials and product management.
News from PSL DataTrack ( 5 May 2005)
Modular connector system gets drive power
A power module for a modular connection system provides single or three-phase power output connection for servomotors, automatic motor drives, solenoid valves and other drives.
News from ODU UK ( 5 May 2005)
Casting system contributes to award-winning car
User Application Article Casting system has been used to build an Michelin- award winning model car designed to meet the demands of 21st century urban living in China and exhibited at the Detroit Car Show earlier this year.
News from Huntsman Advanced Materials ( 5 May 2005)
When moisture causes production problems
Coulometer and 832 Thermoprep enable the determination of moisture levels in materials, such as MABS, SAN, ABS, PA, PBT, POM, PC plus all others, down to 10 micrograms of water. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 5 May 2005)
Licence issued to produce special coatings
Victrex has licensed a worldwide network of electrostatic spray and dispersion coating formulators with a patented base recipe and unique powders to produce both powder and aqueous-based coatings.
News from Victrex ( 5 May 2005)
Victrex acquires Degussa BDF operations
Victrex announces the purchase of the operations owned by a subsidiary of Degussa AG relating to the manufacture of BDF (the key raw material from which Victrex PEEK polymer is produced).
News from Victrex ( 5 May 2005)
Licence given to produce coatings
Victrex plc has announced that it has licensed Armourcote in the UK for the use of Victrex PEEK based dispersions to produce aqueous-based dispersions made from Victrex PEEK polymer.
News from Victrex ( 5 May 2005)
UK mouldmaking declines by 32%
David Odlin, of DMS Diemould Service Co, and GTMA Treasurer, offers a personal view of statistics published by HM Customs and Excise Import/Export regarding the state of mouldmaking in the UK.
News from GTMA ( 5 May 2005)
Smart label printing, encoding speeded up
Multi-protocol print engine is designed to print and encode smart labels while improving speed, reliability and print quality in high-volume, automated label print- and-apply operations.
News from Zebra Technologies ( 5 May 2005)
Soldering system maintains tip temperature
Soldering system removes the burden of maintaining the correct tip temperature from the operator as the power varies automatically making the system ideal for lead-free manufacture. Brochure Available
News from OK International ( 5 May 2005)
Robot arms manufacture moved to France
Following Staubli's successful acquisition of Bosch Rexroth's robot activity in December 2004, production of the SCARA robot arms has now been transferred to Staubli's French plant.
News from Staubli UK (Robotics) ( 5 May 2005)
Digital software reduces robot cycle time
User Application Article Digital manufacturing technology software identifies inefficiencies in robotic handling operation, resulting in a 25% reduction of cycle time.
News from Delmia ( 5 May 2005)
Orbital Welding Guide Goes Electronic
Orbimatic (UK) has produced their highly successful 'Guide to Orbital Welding' in an E-Book (PDF) version, which allows it to be sent electronically and stored on a computer for easy referencing.
News from Orbimatic ( 5 May 2005)
Threaded probe insertion torque tools are preset
Preset torque tools for the correct and consistent insertion of threaded probes into their receptacles, ensuring that they are not damaged by over-tightening.
News from Peak Test Services ( 5 May 2005)
Easy-to-use productivity tool for HDRI viewing
Dosch introduce HDRfinish, an easy-to-use productivity tool for HDRI viewing, file-type conversion and professional editing
News from Dosch Design ( 5 May 2005)
Dosch 3D - Cars 2005
Fifteen very detailed and completely textured 3D-models of highly realistic cars are available from Dosch Design
News from Dosch Design ( 5 May 2005)
Metro and Intermec Demonstrate Generation 2 RFID
he Metro Group and Intermec Demonstrate Generation 2 RFID System at ECR, Paris - believed to be the first of its kind in Europe.
News from Intermec Technologies ( 5 May 2005)
Reqio enters RFID Centre alongside Microsoft
Reqio increases its commitment to delivering RFID data management solutions by entering the RFID Centre alongside Microsoft, Intel and Manhattan Associates
News from Reqio Ltd ( 5 May 2005)
Online support for Psoriasis sufferes
Support for psoriasis suffers online at www.talkpsoriasis.com
News from Talkhealth ltd ( 5 May 2005)
3DCADTips.com adds 580 more tips and tutorials
The most expansive and diverse archive available on the Web.
News from 3DCADTips ( 5 May 2005)
Amtech launches elcoCAD
Electrical Software market leaders Amtech launch elcoCAD, a new and innovative purpose designed CAD package exclusively for Electrical Engineers Brochure Available
News from Amtech Power Software ( 5 May 2005)
Autodesk Certification for Synergis Technologies
Synergis Technologies Awarded First Autodesk A+ Academic Specialist Certification and Delivers Highest Level of Service to Educational Institutions in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
News from Synergis Engineering Design Solutions ( 5 May 2005)
TranscenData Europe launches CADfix 7.0
TranscenData Europe has launched version 7.0 of CADfix, its leading engineering data interoperability solution.
News from TranscenData Europe ( 5 May 2005)
VariCAD 2005 Released
VariCAD announces the release of VariCAD 2005 for Windows.
News from Varicad ( 5 May 2005)
High Performance Industrial ATX Motherboard
Advantech Unveils High Performance Industrial ATX Motherboard, the AIMB-750 Powered by the Intel Pentium M Processor with 64-bit PCI Bus
News from Advantech (UK) ( 5 May 2005)
The Most Powerful Fanless Intel Pentium M Solution
ARK-3380 features compact size, scalable processing, customizable I/Os, standalone/integrated operating capability with extreme ruggedness
News from Advantech (UK) ( 5 May 2005)
Latest Process Gas Chromatograph
Emerson announces the latest Rosemount Analytical on-line, field mounted Process Gas Chromatograph
News from Emerson Process Management ( 5 May 2005)
Purchasing Costs cut with Epicor
User Application Article Epicor Procurement Enables as much as 40 Percent Cost Savings through On-Contract Purchasing and Improved Efficiency in Purchasing Process.
News from Epicor ( 5 May 2005)
Academy election for Raindrop Geomagic co-founder
Raindrop Geomagic co-founder Edelsbrunner elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
News from Geomagic ( 5 May 2005)
SolidWorks Solution Partner Status for NEI
SolidWorks Grants Solution Partner Status to Noran Engineering's NEiWorks Embedded Nastran FEA
News from Noran Engineering ( 5 May 2005)
ST403 Ethernet Model
ST403 Ethernet Model with Two Colour Backlight
News from Pro-face UK ( 5 May 2005)
Linux Support Plans for Teamcenter and NX
Responding to growing customer demand, executive vice president of PLM Products, Chuck Grindstaff, unveils UGS' product plans for Linux on x64 technology at the 2005 PLM World Conference.
News from Siemens PLM Software ( 5 May 2005)
UGS Launches JT2Go-JT Open Edition
JT2Go-JT Open Edition includes basic 3D measurement and cross-sectioning functions for JT Open Program members
News from Siemens PLM Software ( 5 May 2005)
Flowmeter calibration verification is automated
Emerson has announced the automation of calibration verification for Micro Motion Coriolis flowmeters using a new Snap-on application for the company's AMS Suite, Intelligent Device Manager.
News from Emerson Process Management ( 5 May 2005)
High-speed camera features gigabit ethernet
JAI Pulnix's dual-tap Accupixel offering, the TM-6740GE machine vision camera boasts up to 200 frames per second at full resolution, and partial scan and binning modes at up to 3205 frames per second.
News from JAI ( 5 May 2005)
Motorised test stands for compression and torsion
Mecmesin has announced the launch of "MultiTest", a range of motorised test stands for tension and compression testing. Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin ( 5 May 2005)
Conductivity measurement in ultra pure water
The Metrohm 712 Conductometer is a high precision lab instrument which is said to be unrivalled when it comes to very low conductivity samples. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 5 May 2005)
Excel Takes On Omas, Marin And Axomatic Ranges
Excel packaging Machinery now handles all machines, sales, installation, spare parts and servicing exclusively for Omas, Marin G and C and Axomatic.
News from Excel Packaging Machinery Limited ( 5 May 2005)
Plastic Try Firm Extends Meat Processor Contract
User Application Article Sharp Interpack, the thermoformer of rigid plastic food trays has increased its share of packaging business at fresh meat and poultry processor Lloyd Maunder.
News from Sharp Interpack ( 5 May 2005)
Metal-free matting used in Paris department store
User Application Article The Frontrunner Plus entrance flooring system, manufactured by Plastic Extruders (Plastex), is being used in new premises for Galeries Lafayette in Paris. Brochure Available
News from Plastic Extruders ( 5 May 2005)
Rapid Threat Assessment Kit for checking powders
The McBain-Environology Rapid Threat Assessment Kit (RTAK) is designed to enable first responders to quickly assess the nature of suspicious powder threats in the field.
News from McBain Instruments ( 5 May 2005)
Inspection data recorded efficiently
Software product records every quality control or assembly verification check, complete with image snapshot of the subject and processed results tagged with date, time and location.
News from Digital Inspection Systems ( 4 May 2005)
Spectrometer complies with RoHS and WEEE
Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence system helps manufacturers, sellers, distributors and recyclers of electrical and electronic equipment comply with the ever stricter EU regulations.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific ( 4 May 2005)
Reducing CO2 emissions gains a place
As one of three finalists from over 250 applicants in the Carbon Trust Innovator Awards 2005, Curvaceous was chosen for its approach to reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Brochure Available
News from Curvaceous Software ( 4 May 2005)
Medium frequency transformer optimises power
Applying a medium frequency transformer to a medium frequency inverter system brings greater efficiency and higher precision in a wide range of resistance welding applications.
News from Bosch Rexroth ( 4 May 2005)
Materials provider is now the manufacturer
Manufacturer of electro ceramic materials, Morgan Electro Ceramics, has won a manufacturing contract from Smiths Aerospace for the manufacture of sensors at its UK facilities.
News from Morgan Technical Ceramics ( 4 May 2005)
Torque testing 'super-glued' nuts and bolts
A steel jig for testing the torque of 'super-glued' nuts and bolts clamps the nut/bolt assembly while a lever arm is driven down to apply torque to the nut.
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 4 May 2005)
Business solution up and running in three months
User Application Article A complete integrated business solution, underpinning a whole chinaware manufacturing operation, went to plan in the first week - quickly followed by the financials - and all done in three months.
News from Exel Computer Systems ( 4 May 2005)
Machine vision systems speed up inspection
User Application Article Inspecting small plastics gears - for their presence and for all teeth gear present - was carried out mechanically, but machine vision systems have speeded up the process.
News from DVT Sensors ( 4 May 2005)
CoCreate supports Peak Performance Initiative
CoCreate Software has announced its support of Microsoft's Peak Performance Initiative to drive insight and innovation throughout the automotive community.
News from CoCreate Software ( 4 May 2005)
Compound resists fuels and chemicals
A two component, low viscosity, highly flexible bonding, sealing and casting compound offers outstanding resistance to fuels, water, and many aggressive chemicals. Brochure Available
News from Master Bond ( 4 May 2005)
Ultrasonics flaw detector is totally protected
Ultrasonic flaw detector is now totally protected against the ingress of dust and strong jets of water to IP 66 and has software for operation to Japanese weld inspection standards.
News from GE Inspection Technologies ( 4 May 2005)
Firewire camera range extended
Lambda Photometrics has released the EC750 camera into Prosilica's very successful Firewire range. Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics ( 4 May 2005)
pH measurement in protein rich products
Metrohm has designed a range of electrodes to combat the various measurement challenges involved in pH determination in the food industry. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 4 May 2005)
Helping to unravel the mysteries of Saturn
The success of the Cassini-Huygens mission to explore Saturn has been due in no small part to the performance and reliability of the 12 scientific instruments carried on-board.
News from Precision-Optical Engineering ( 4 May 2005)
4-channel line driver caters for 50 ohm loads
The innovative PRL-444 Four Channel, High Input Impedance, 50 ohm TTL Line Driver is available from Pulse Research Lab.
News from Pulse Research Lab ( 4 May 2005)
Gantry offers impressive design flexibility
Anorad, the precision motion division of Rockwell Automation, has introduced the Hercules Series Gantry to the UK. Brochure Available
News from Rockwell Automation Anorad ( 4 May 2005)
Tear Tapes Reinforce Cigar Branding
User Application Article PP Payne's first large metallic Supastrip tear tape has brought a flashy profile to Bling Bling, a new range of novelty flavoured cigars.
News from PP Payne ( 4 May 2005)
Slip-resistant flooring for Romanian workers
User Application Article Romanian factory workers are now enjoying the benefits of Vynagrip slip-resistant matting. Brochure Available
News from Plastic Extruders ( 4 May 2005)
Plastic housed bearings are anti-bacterial
E-Components and Chains (ECC) is launching a new range of plastic housed bearings with Microban.
News from E-Components and Chains ( 4 May 2005)
Software simulates complex casting work
With parallel processing, even the most complex casting processes can be simulated by software overnight allowing foundries to do more mould design iterations in less time.
News from ESI Group ( 3 May 2005)
Enclosure hinges produced in technopolymer
Advanced technopolymer hinges are designed for specialist enclosure builders for use on switchgear cabinets, machinery guards, control desks and process equipment housings. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) ( 3 May 2005)
Conveyors handle cartons at high speed
Cost-efficient and ultra reliable, airstream (aero-mechanical) conveyors offer a long-life, cost-effective packaging solution and are ideally suited for high-speed carton applications.
News from Sewtec Automation ( 3 May 2005)
Small device checks power supply problems
Power watch voltage disturbance recorder simply plugs into the standard UK power socket to measure surge, sags, impulses, dropouts, outages and frequency variations.
News from JDL (Just Data Loggers) ( 3 May 2005)
Safety barriers have up to four channels
Safety barriers have up to four channels incorporated into one housing, allowing almost all applications involving hazardous area weighing to be handled with a single barrier.
News from RTK Instruments ( 3 May 2005)
Alarm annunciator warns on process limits
Safe and hazardous area alarm annunciator is targeted at the latest power distribution applications where safety, reliability, space and cost are key considerations.
News from RTK Instruments ( 3 May 2005)
Impact-resistant resins reduce cycle times
Latest impact-resistant resins provide significantly improved flow performance compared to standard grades and may offer automotive OEMs cycle time improvements up to 10%.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics ( 3 May 2005)
Systems handle, unload big bags automatically
Big bag handling and unloading systems offer an automated solution to completely empty storage containers without requiring the presence of assisting personnel with suction lances.
News from Braby ( 3 May 2005)
Safety manual explains programmable safety
Anyone considering using a programmable safety system with or without SafetyBUS p communications, should ac quire a free safety manual that is packed with useful information.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 3 May 2005)
New appointments to support business growth
Concoat has made three major new appointments to support strong ongoing growth in demand for its electronics reliability maximising measurement instruments, materials and process equipment.
News from Gen3 Systems ( 3 May 2005)
Robots do not freeze up when handling
Working at temperatures as low as -30 deg C without shivering is the reason why many frozen food manufacturers have turned to robots for flexible packing and palletising deep-frozen products.
News from Micromech ( 3 May 2005)
Check up on your belt drive practices
Technical Background Article Belt drives are a prime example of an overlooked area where other gains in efficiency can either be wiped out or enhanced, says Bryan Burton, who explains there are savings to be made. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK ( 3 May 2005)
Displays maker links up with Romanian schools
Industrial displays manufacturer has instigated a novel educational relationship between several Italian and Romanian schools local to its relevant electronics factory sites.
News from GDS - Global Display Solutions ( 3 May 2005)
Visualising mechanical motion collisions
Visualisation 3D software ensures a continuous, collision-free assembly or extraction path to plan the optimal path of articulated (robots) or non-articulated (mechanical assembly) systems.
News from French Technology Press Bureau ( 3 May 2005)
Regenerative motors are not complex
Using little panel space and mounting on standard DIN rail, drives are able to regenerate energy back into the mains supply under braking without the need for complex intermediate storage.
News from Sprint Electric ( 3 May 2005)
EPTDA reports growing E-European interest
With the expansion of Europe, the European power transmission/motion control industry faces great opportunities says the EPTDA, which has witnessed growing interest from E-European manufacturers.
News from EPTDA ( 3 May 2005)
Composites components maker adds on CAM
User Application Article One of Europe's leaders in the development and manufacture of carbon fibre-reinforced composites, has added CAM software for the production of prototypes, patterns and tooling. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 3 May 2005)
Site manager wins National Merit Award
Site Operations Manager at Prosper De Mulder Group in Widnes, has been selected from more than 7000 to win the Chartered Management Institute's annual 'National Merit Award'.
News from Chartered Management Institute ( 3 May 2005)
LED-lit keys help visually impaired operators
For sight-impaired operators who cannot distiguish between red and green, keypads with bright blue key illumination, generated from high quality LEDs, can now be specified. Brochure Available
News from EAO ( 3 May 2005)
ABB mean to capture 20% of LV AC drives market
ABB is on course to capture 20% of the UK market for low voltage AC drives in 2005, according to Steve Ruddell, head of the company's UK drives and motors division.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 3 May 2005)
Advanced X-ray image review tools offered
Advanced data sharing capabilities allow significant improvements in productivity and enable faster identification of quality problems, leading to reduced production defects.
News from GE Inspection Technologies ( 3 May 2005)
Drives provide ferequency converter functions
Due to the consistent decoupling of performance and functions, the a drive series provides both hardware-based servo drive and frequency converter functions.
News from Bosch Rexroth ( 3 May 2005)
Chain lubrication change saved GBP 30,000
User Application Article Following the changeover to the new food grade oil, savings in non replacement of chain were some GBP 30,000, and can output increased up to almost 3 million cans/year. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB ( 3 May 2005)
Digital hydraulic controller is freely configured
Digital hydraulic controller can be freely configured, features integral field bus communication, is in Eurocard format and includes free Windows set-up software.
News from Bosch Rexroth ( 3 May 2005)
Digital platform enhances laser machining
Digital automation platform with a 32-axis motion engine features pulse synchronised output, with error mapped systems for enhanced accuracy laser machining. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech ( 3 May 2005)
Translator converts JT into CATIA V4
The world's first CAD translator capable of reading design data in JT format and converting it to CATIA V4 will be launched at the PLM World Conference in May.
News from Theorem Solutions ( 3 May 2005)
Tool and cutter grinding performed overnight
User Application Article Where a tooling company is making most of its savings - even with a mixed batch of just 50 tools - is by running a five-axis tool and cutter grinder overnight with no labour cost.
News from Walter GB ( 3 May 2005)
Dugard now represents Hyundai-Kia in the UK
Following the merger of Hyundai and Kia, C Dugard, has been appointed to represent both leading brands in the UK as a single agency under the Hyundai-Kia banner. Brochure Available
News from Dugard ( 3 May 2005)
Retail solutions 2005
Retail Solutions 2005 takes place at the NEC, Birmingham from the 7th - 9th June 2005.
News from Retail Solutions ( 3 May 2005)
On-line support for the deaf and hard of hearing
Deaf people and hard of hearing people can now get free information, guidance and support on-line with the launch of a new web site - www.talkhearing.com
News from Talkhealth ltd ( 3 May 2005)
CD-adapco at PLM World, May 2-6 2005
CD-adapco is participating in the 2005 PLM World Conference at the Wyndham Anatole, Dallas, TX, May 2-6, 2005.
News from CD-adapco ( 3 May 2005)
The IDBS What's New World Tour
The What's New World Tour from IDBS offers a wide choice of dates and venues throughout the USA and Europe
News from IDBS ( 3 May 2005)
Belmain - A plus for the food industry
Where grip is an important part of the job in the food industry, the new Belmain Plus from hand protection experts Marigold Industrial Limited is the perfect solution.
News from Marigold Industrial ( 3 May 2005)
Consultant gains Founding Committee Award
The inaugural Founding Committee Award of ASTM International Committee A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys has been given to consultant Albert S Melilli.
News from ASTM International ( 2 May 2005)
Heavy-duty stackers ensure safe handling
With lift heights up to 5.4m, heavy-duty stackers ensure accurate and safe handling in congested areas where lift height, load weights and frequency of movements are demanding.
News from Toyota Industrial Equipment (UK) Ltd ( 2 May 2005)
Indian implementation partner appointed
Gemba Solutions has appointed Axcend Automation and Software Solutions as the local implementation partner in India for OEE IMPACT, OEE IMPACT Connect and LEAN IMPACT software.
News from Gemba Solutions ( 2 May 2005)
Sensors have high power handling capacity
The introduction of this high power handling capacity across a range of sensors enhances the application areas and initially will be introduced to the 'side tank entry' horizontal types.
News from Gentech International ( 2 May 2005)
Magnetic instruments check coatings quickly
Hand held instruments use either the magnetic induction or the eddy current method to non-destructively measure simple coatings simply and quickly. Brochure Available
News from Fischer Instrumentation (GB) ( 2 May 2005)
Thermography camera has articulating head
The world's first thermography camera with an advanced ergonomic design, integrated data logger functionality and icon-based user interface is for industrial inspection and HV electrical systems.
News from Electrophysics Corp ( 2 May 2005)
Tool vending scheme saves GBP 20,000
User Application Article Employing a tool supplier to manage tooling in the form of tool vending has generated immediate savings estimated at GBP 20 000 by releasing manpower to other areas of the business. Brochure Available
News from WNT (UK) ( 2 May 2005)
Coolant recovery saves costs, extends tool life
User Application Article UK automotive plant purchased a dedicated coolant recovery system after they realised the vast potential for savings from their stamping operations and increased cutting tool life.
News from Clearwater Group ( 2 May 2005)
Three-gantry machine has high placement rate
Three-gantry surface-mounted device placement machine has a placement rate of up to 41,000 components/h and can place components ranging from 0201 to 85 x 85/125 x 10mm.
News from Siemens Logistics & Assembly Systems ( 2 May 2005)
Nexcom opens European Service centre in UK
To offer localised customer support team and dedicated technical advice, Nexcom has expanded its support network by opening a European Service Centre at Milton Keynes, UK. Brochure Available
News from Nexcom UK ( 2 May 2005)
Spray valves enable fine mist spraying
To enable customers to apply fine mist liquid coatings onto any substrate, two spray valves control deposit sizes by varying the dispensing height above the substrate. Brochure Available
News from OK International ( 2 May 2005)
Pressure relief valve is rated highly under PED
The latest addition to a range of CE marked pressure relief valves is fully compliant with the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED 976/23/EC) and is rated to the highest level, Category IV.
News from Sterling Hydraulics ( 2 May 2005)
Zero point mounting speeds up operation
Zero point mounting systems reduce setting-up and changeover times and further increase productivity of machines increased further - a key consideration for companies going 'Lean'. Brochure Available
News from Roemheld UK ( 2 May 2005)
Gantry unloader ups sliding head auto cycles
Automatic gantry-based unloading system for CNC sliding head automatic lathes prevents potential damage or marking of finished mill/turned components and reduces cycle times. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK ( 2 May 2005)
Ionic contamination levels checked
Contamination testers perform extract cleanliness SEC, or ROSE testing to measure ionic contamination levels on bare boards, components and loaded assemblies.
News from Gen3 Systems ( 2 May 2005)
Contamination testers aid field reliability
Contamination testers performs extract cleanliness Solvent Extracted Conductivity testing for ionic contamination levels on bare boards, components and loaded assemblies.
News from Gen3 Systems ( 2 May 2005)
Prototypes software aids composites pioneer
User Application Article The ATR Group has added Delcam's Power Solution software for the production of prototypes, patterns and tooling. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 2 May 2005)
Memory camera captures 12 seconds of imagery
The MemView is a high-speed memory camera capable of capturing up to 12 seconds of full resolution (1024x1280) imagery at a rate of 500fps. Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics ( 2 May 2005)
Products and service come closer to customers
Willtek Communications has opened its new office for the UK operations in Cheadle Hulme near Manchester.
News from Willtek Communications ( 2 May 2005)
Merchandising On Pepsi PET Multipacks
User Application Article A special visitor promotion for Pittsburgh Zoo on multipacks of Pepsi PET bottles has highlighted the ability of ITW Hi-Cone to combine merchandising alongside established multipack carrying benefits.
News from ITW Hi-Cone ( 2 May 2005)
Matting reduces worker fatigue and cuts noise
User Application Article Long-term standing can be debilitating and very tiring, especially when the floor surface is hard, so many organisations - such as Remploy - are installing anti-fatigue matting. Brochure Available
News from Plastic Extruders ( 2 May 2005)
Non-slip matting safeguards egg packaging facility
User Application Article Plastic Extruders has supplied Flexigrid 2002 non-slip matting to a large factory operated by EWH Moores that packs millions of eggs annually for onward shipment to retailers. Brochure Available
News from Plastic Extruders ( 2 May 2005)
Norwegians select ZedTred anti-fatigue matting
User Application Article Two large factories in Norway have installed 200sqm of Plastic Extruders' ZedTred anti-fatigue matting beside their production lines. Brochure Available
News from Plastic Extruders ( 2 May 2005)
Frontrunner Plus matting aids compliance with DDA
User Application Article The London headquarters of SCOPE has installed Frontrunner Plus entrance matting as part of a redesign to ensure compliance with all aspects of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). Brochure Available
News from Plastic Extruders ( 2 May 2005)
Hygienic Heronrib slip-resistant matting for pool
User Application Article Heronrib slip-resistant matting has been laid around the swimming-pool in the Renaissance Hotel, Moscow. Brochure Available
News from Plastic Extruders ( 2 May 2005)
CASS Business School chooses Frontrunner flooring
User Application Article The CASS Business School in London has installed the Frontrunner entrance flooring system from Plastic Extruders. Brochure Available
News from Plastic Extruders ( 2 May 2005)
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