News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 12 June
to Saturday 18 June 2005
Manufacturing management system triples turnover
User Application Article In under seven years a manufacturing management system has helped a contract electronics manufacturer, to build its business from a turnover of GBP 4m to GBP 12m.
News from Infor (17 June 2005)
Machine tests latex rubber stability
Latex testing machine determines the mechanical stability of concentrated natural and synthetic latex rubber when subjected to high speed mechanical stirring or mechanical shear. Brochure Available
News from Secomak (17 June 2005)
Anti-backlash lead screw readily modified
An anti-backlash lead screw assembly's simple, compact design offers a variety of benefits including that it can be easily modified for custom applications.
News from Kerk Motion Products (17 June 2005)
Paraglobal signs agreement with ImpactXoft
Paraglobal, ImpactXoft's leading reseller in Portugal, has expanded its role and signed a master agreement to help build ImpactXoft's global network of distribution partners.
News from ImpactXoft Corp (17 June 2005)
Vices provide highest clamping force
With a jaw opening of 8.8in and repeatability to within 0.001in, a range of vices provide precision clamping with the highest clamping force for any given input torque. Brochure Available
News from Kurt Manufacturing (17 June 2005)
High volume valve delivers hot materials
New high volume heated Tip-Seal dispense valve improves flow rate and product quality with high viscosity heated materials at a high flow rate.
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering (17 June 2005)
Five-port solenoid valves are made stronger
Five-port solenoid valves, for use in all industries, including semiconductor, packaging, machine tools and automotive, offer better mechanical strength over the conventional valves.
News from SMC Corporation of America (17 June 2005)
Cognex appoints Parmley Graham distributor
Cognex UK has arecently signed a distribution agreement with Parmley Graham, the UK's leading independent distributor of industrial automation equipment.
News from Cognex UK (17 June 2005)
Food traceability system pays dividends
User Application Article A comprehensive recipe formulation, stock control and traceability system is bringing wide ranging benefits to the East Anglian based specialist food producer Hiltfields.
News from Marco (17 June 2005)
Stream 3D models across any network
The world's first real-time, high-resolution, interactive streaming software for 3D models can stream 3D models across any network with high resolution and speed.
News from myVR Software (17 June 2005)
Shotblaster can be integrated with sawing/drilling
Especially developed for the surface treatment of beams and plates, a roller conveyor shotblast system can also be combined with a sawing and/or drilling system.
News from Voortman Automatisering BV (17 June 2005)
Printer/encoder brings RFID to tagging
Printer/encoder provides European suppliers with RFID tag encoding and printing capabilities that meet case and pallet tagging requirements now and into the future.
News from Zebra Technologies (17 June 2005)
IPOT event to include displays technology
Image Processing and Optical Technology and Machine Vision 2006 will be joined by displays technology companies to offer an optical, photonics, vision and displays event.
News from Trident Exhibitions (17 June 2005)
Traceability is profitability for Absolute Vision
Planning new markets and staff investment for the coming year, Absolute Vision is celebrating after achieving sales in excess of GBP 1/4 million in its last quarter of trading.
News from Absolute Vision (17 June 2005)
Jenton adds on automation company,
Ariana Jenton International has acquired the complete product range, intellectual property, drawings and designs of automation technology company, Ariana Technology.
News from Jenton International (17 June 2005)
Toolmaker makes successful move into medical
Leeds, UK-based toolmaker has successfully made the move into the medical instrument sector, manufacturing instruments for hip, knee and spinal procedures.
News from GTMA (17 June 2005)
Advanced camera has ultra high resolution
An advanced, full frame camera combines ultra high resolution, fast frame rate and large bit depth - reducing the number of cameras needed for large area surface inspection. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (17 June 2005)
Boots allow for maximum IP67 protection
Sealing boots feature a soft feel to facilitate prehension and provide stringent protection to IP67; i e, immersion under one meter water for 30 minutes without water ingress.
News from Apem Components (17 June 2005)
PCB connectors are for high performance
Connector system, offered in 3 to 30 circuits, is available for straight PCB, right angle PCB, panel or cable mountings, offering maximum design flexibility.
News from Anderson Power Products (17 June 2005)
Technical sales manager appointed by Sandvik
Sandvik Materials Technology in the UK has announced the appointment of Haydn Eagle as Technical Sales manager, who brings detailed knowledge of production.
News from Sandvik Materials Technology UK (17 June 2005)
Higher flow rate provided for adhesives
When dispensing adhesives with DTIC's innovative EZ-mix and ConProTec's Mixpac S-50 System, end users obtain a higher flow rate and more power, overall.
News from Sulzer Mixpac USA (17 June 2005)
Air turbine tools end 'white finger' effects
Powered to 1.4HP by a new governed turbine drive, a power tool has far lower vibration and weight than traditional vane tools and accesses tight work areas.
News from ITC Tooling (17 June 2005)
Delcam aims to out-sell PTC by 2006
Delcam managing director Hugh Humphreys has set his company the target of selling more CAM software and services than former industry leader PTC in 2006. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (17 June 2005)
Compact laser sensor measures thickness
Industrial laser measuring sensor has been designed to be compact, low cost and easy to use for distance and thickness measurements using a visible class 2 red laser beam.
News from Sensors UK (17 June 2005)
Specialist automotive online jobs service launched
A new online jobs and careers service dedicated to the automotive industry has been launched and is supported by leading automotive recruitment agencies.
News from InAutomotive (17 June 2005)
Centralisation to bring faster deliveries
Centralisation of manufacturing and logistics at an electrical product maker's European facilities will bring Faster deliveries, higher service levels and more competitive prices. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (17 June 2005)
Form a factory hub and shorten lead-times
User Application Article All production areas in a high technology manufacturing operation - from concept to product delivery - should utilise the component design model as its hub.
News from Seiki Systems (17 June 2005)
Responsive fastener supply reduces user costs
A responsive fastener supply combined with an unrivalled level of engineering expertise generate cost-down benefits for users across all industry sectors.
News from Northern Precision (17 June 2005)
Digital gas-metal-arc revolutionises welding
Technical Background Article Cold Metal Transfer gas metal arc welding improves weld joint quality, reduces distortion and allows the welding of light-gauge steel sheet, galvanised steels and bi-metal parts.
News from TPS-Fronius (17 June 2005)
CMM controllers support metrology revolution
Controllers support the new industry standard I++DME protocol, which, in future, will allow CMM users to use their preferred measurement software with any machine control. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (17 June 2005)
Five-axis CMM scanning probe head is ultra-fast
Revolutionary five-axis scanning technology allows highly accurate, ultra high speed five-axis scanning measurement of component surfaces on CMMs at up to 500mm/s. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (17 June 2005)
Tubes made with precision OD and ID features
Custom machined plastic and stainless steel tubular components with precisely drilled holes and precision O.D and I.D. features are available from Marshall Manufacturing.
News from Marshall Manufacturing (17 June 2005)
Rapid RFID system implementation
User Application Article IBM and Intermec Speed Generation 2 RFID System Implementation at Metro Group's Future Store
News from Intermec Technologies (17 June 2005)
Top Ten from the Trainers Toyshop
Open Mind details the top ten learning products chosen by its customers
News from Open Mind (Learning/HR) (17 June 2005)
New Professional CAD System For Under $300
PowerCAD Classic 6 delivers big savings for professional 2D computer-aided design and 3D viewing applications.
News from GiveMePower Corporation (17 June 2005)
Schneider Electric raise over 30K GBP for NSPCC
Schneider Electric is celebrating raising over 30,000 GBP for its chosen charity, the NSPCC.
News from Schneider Electric (17 June 2005)
Technology boosts processor performance
CoWare has introduced CORXpert technology, a new part of its LISATek product family, that automates the path for software developers to develop custom instructions to improve processor performance
News from CoWare (17 June 2005)
Easily develop instructions for MIPS processors
CoWare and MIPS Technologie have announced that CoWare has created its first CoWare CORXpert Personality Kit for the MIPS32 24K Pro Series cores.
News from CoWare (17 June 2005)
New manager into device testers
Matt Thompson has joined Dynatek Dalta as Technical Sales Manager.
News from Dynatek Dalta (17 June 2005)
Leading authority on Product Development returns
Dr Robert Cooper, the world's leading authority on product development practice will lead an intensive 2 day event: 'Lean, Rapid and Profitable Product Development'.
News from Pure Insight (17 June 2005)
Inverted metallograph offers low cost
The IM7000 Inverted Metallograph delivers an excellent performance-to-cost ratio because it has the features and versatility that one would expect to find in more expensive instruments.
News from Meiji Techno UK (17 June 2005)
Innovative chainweigher range
The Atex approved S Series chainweighers from Mettler Toledo Garvens are ideal for the pharmaceutical industry. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (17 June 2005)
Checkweigher requires less space
The Rotary Stepper checkweigher from Mettler Toledo Garvens meets the highest accuracy demands with minimum space requirements. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (17 June 2005)
Introduction to ionic liquids
Technical Background Article Since the early 1980s a new class of room temperature ionic liquids have been available that have attracted great interest due to the potential commercial and environmental advantages. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (17 June 2005)
Shop online for oscilloscopes
TTi, the leading technical distributor for Tektronix products in the UK, has opened an online web store for Tektronix value-line oscilloscopes and their associated options and accessories.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (17 June 2005)
Compact bit-error-rate testers for networks
Yokogawa has introduced two compact, easy-to-use and economical instruments for 10 Gbit/s bit-error-rate testing.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (17 June 2005)
D-rung ladders meet BS 2037: 1994 Class 1
Zarges UK's new D-rung extension ladders have been awarded the highest class of British standard, BS 2037: 1994 Class 1.
News from Zarges (UK) (17 June 2005)
Toxic gas unit supports sensor field replacement
The TS4000 toxic gas monitoring system from General Monitors is said to combine a microprocessor-based design with reliable and rugged electrochemical sensors in an explosion-proof housing.
News from General Monitors (17 June 2005)
Web-integrated ERP has rich user interface
Providing full integration with the Web an ERP software product provides an intuitive and rich user interface for maximum ease of operation and rapid navigation.
News from SSL Winman (17 June 2005)
One in five UK fabricators face financial danger
Financial analysis gives some insight as to why one in five of UK metal fabricators are failing, indicates an analysis based on data from 1852 companies.
News from Plimsoll Publishing (16 June 2005)
CAM software eases aircraft parts milling
User Application Article CAM software automatically recognises pockets to be milled - and the bottom layers - in aerospace parts and so permits the use of a torique mill with automatic detection of the corners.
News from Missler Software (16 June 2005)
Imaging reduces bowl feeder changeover times
User Application Article Innovative bowl feeder uses imaging system to maximise production flexibility and provide 10 minute product changeover - compared with up to 8 hours on other lines. Brochure Available
News from Festo (16 June 2005)
Computerised production control system benefits
User Application Article Computerised production control system has reduced stocks of high value raw materials and increased visibility of all company activities for a plastics processor.
News from K3 Business Technology Group (16 June 2005)
Switch accelerates Ethernet network to Gigabit
Gigabit Ethernet Switch that is designed to help supervise Ethernet network, is a highly versatile, high performance switch that meets the demands of harsh industrial applications.
News from Moxa Technologies (16 June 2005)
Technology innovators honoured at ISA Annual Gala
As part of an ongoing effort to spearhead technical advances that set the standard for automation, ISA is to honor six industry leaders for achievements in science and research. Brochure Available
News from ISA (Instrumentation, Systems and Aut Soc) (16 June 2005)
Motion control accepts CAD package data
User Application Article Novel motion control system that includes the option of automatically accepting drawings from CAD packages is providing the first automatic application of decoration to window glass. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (16 June 2005)
Rodless cylinders' seals lower leakage rates
Rodless cylinders employ high performance sealing systems to achieve low leak rates, smooth running performance and a wide variety of port connection alternatives as standard.
News from Ultraline (16 June 2005)
Four mould and die makers honoured
Mould and die making strategies and technology usage won for four toolmakers honours at the recent Plastic Industry Awards, including 'Toolmaker of the Year'.
News from GTMA (16 June 2005)
Simulation interacts with NC to stop collisions
User Application Article An innovative approach to interactive simulation where the simulation software becomes part of the intelligent numerical control is demonstrated by a collision avoidance system.
News from MachineWorks (16 June 2005)
Single spindle beam driller is fast worker
Single-spindle, 3-axis, high-speed CNC programmable drilling machine can be as fast as a multi-spindle drill, which makes it highly cost-effective, says the manufacturer.
News from Kaltenbach (16 June 2005)
CNC tool grinder counteracts skills shortages
User Application Article Despondent at a local area's lack of good toolmaking skills, a cutting tool manufacturer decided to replace skills with a five axis CNC tool and cutter grinder.
News from Walter GB (16 June 2005)
Robust network products offered for factory floor
An 'end-to-end', IP rated range of industrial networking products offer reduced network operation costs and lesser complexities between varying systems and protocols.
News from Panduit (16 June 2005)
Laser marker is gentle with delicate substrates
Laser marking machine is suitable for a wide range of applications and, in particular, facilitates the rapid removal of coated layers from delicate substrates without damage. Brochure Available
News from Electrox (16 June 2005)
Rapid prototyping project advisers appointed
ARRK PDG UK has appointed new Project Advisers Martin Gregory and Mike Osborne.
News from Arrk PDG (16 June 2005)
Dorma rolls out Aldata GOLD to retail operations
User Application Article Dorma Group, the famous bed linens company, is using the Aldata GOLD Supply Chain Management software to support its retail operations.
News from Aldata (16 June 2005)
MfgQuote Adds Todd Craig as Director of Marketing
MfgQuote has announced the appointment of Todd Craig as Director of Marketing.
News from MFG.com (16 June 2005)
Tesco IT director wins Retail IT Award
Colin Cobain, IT Director at Tesco, has been named Retail IT Professional of the Year at fifth European Retail Solutions Awards at Retail Solutions 2005 in Birmingham.
News from Retail Solutions (16 June 2005)
Kings College Hospital adopts e-learning
User Application Article Trainer1 has won a contract to supply authoring tools, along with training for e-learning development, to a dedicated group of e-learning developers at Kings College Hospital
News from Trainer1 (16 June 2005)
A year of CAD-embedded CFD in Catia
CD-adapco celebrates a year of CAD-embedded CFD in Catia
News from CD-adapco (16 June 2005)
Icona Solutions announces aesthetica version 2.0
Latest version of company's unique automotive manufacturing variation simulation and visualisation software introduces major enhancements.
News from Icona Solutions (16 June 2005)
Free One Day Fatigue Seminar
One day fatigue seminar is designed to illustrate problems that can now be solved using durability analysis software for FEA models.
News from Safe Technology (16 June 2005)
Ontime Networks now part of the Westermo group
Westermo, the market leading industrial data communication company, with representatives in over 30 countries, has acquired the majority of the Swedish-Norwegian company Ontime Networks.
News from Westermo Data Communications (16 June 2005)
Free Online Update Training For SolidWorks
Cadpo announces the release of a free SolidWorks 2006 Update course through their i.get.it e-learning system.
News from iKnowledge Solutions (16 June 2005)
Microwave down converter has high bandwidth
A new 40GHz microwave down converter launched by Aeroflex touts the industry's best noise performance.
News from Aeroflex (16 June 2005)
Controlled-temperature circulating baths priced
Brookfield Viscometers is offering its TC-502D and TC-602D refrigerated controlled-temperature circulating baths at a special price for a limited period.
News from Brookfield Viscometers (16 June 2005)
Flue gas analyser measures combustibles
The combustion flue gas analyser is a significant development of the well known Oxymitter from Rosemount Analytical, which was limited to oxygen measurement alone.
News from Emerson Process Management (16 June 2005)
Camera combines speed with progressive scan
JAI's newest machine vision camera, the CV-A436 adds progressive scan capability to the company's existing line of compact, remote-head cameras for industrial applications.
News from JAI (16 June 2005)
Webcast guides rheometer users
A recorded version of a recent live webcast, which details applications of the enhanced capabilities of new software for Malvern Bohlin rheometers, is now available on the Malvern Instruments website. Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (16 June 2005)
Actuator is ideal for weight watchers
Light in weight, light on the budget and lightening speed this range of timing belt actuators from Micromech is available in three sizes to allow for various loads or speeds to be achieved.
News from Micromech (16 June 2005)
Titration with photometric endpoint recognition
User Application Article Spectrosense is a compact sensor for titration with photometric endpoint recognition applied in a large number of titration methods. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (16 June 2005)
Moisture determination at trace levels
Despite its low price, the newest member of Metrohm's Karl Fischer product line, 831 KF Coulometer, masters a large number of analytical tasks. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (16 June 2005)
Trace analysis to parts per trillion levels
Metrohm currently has more than 50 Application Bulletins and 67 Application Notes dealing with polarographic or voltammetric determinations. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (16 June 2005)
Compact rupture disk
Oklahoma Safety Equipment (Oseco), a leading manufacturer of rupture disks, has launched the latest version of its product catalogue on compact disc.
News from Oseco (16 June 2005)
Closure caps designed to provide an IP 67 Seal
Turck has announced the minifast B (1"-16) and C (1-1/8"-16) size closure caps designed to provide an IP 67 seal on unused junction box ports or cordset plugs.
News from Turck (16 June 2005)
Pre-calibration for quantitative analysis of oils
Thermo Electron has developed Petroil Quant, a unique pre-calibration program to help analysts in the petrochemical and petroleum industries meet various analytical requirements.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (16 June 2005)
Horizontal Stretch Wrapper Dominates Market
According to Aetna UK, Robopac's Spiror horizontal stretch wrapper range, which tightly wraps long bundles or stacks for protection and handling, has enjoyed market domination for the past 15 years.
News from Aetna UK (16 June 2005)
White Ink For Continuous Inkjet Printers
Domino Printing Sciences is to launch a new white opaque ink - 253WT - designed for Domino's A-Series continuous ink jet printers.
News from Domino Printing Sciences plc (16 June 2005)
Labelling System Wins International Design Award
The Imaje 2000 labelling system has won the Red Dot award for outstanding design from amongst 4,000 entries from 40 countries.
News from Imaje UK (16 June 2005)
Chainweighers Suitable For Pharmaceutical Industry
The Atex approved S Series chainweighers from Mettler Toledo Garvens are said to be suitable for the pharmaceutical industry. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (16 June 2005)
EMX colour sensor outputs colour intensity
Believed by EMX Industries to be the first color sensor to output color intensity, it enables machine operators and PLCs to identify color - and how much color - to finely tune automation processes.
News from EMX Industries (16 June 2005)
Machine vision copes with product changes
User Application Article Traditional sensors did not allow easy system modification should a new part need to be identified, but a machine vision system can adapt quickly and easily to production line changes.
News from Cognex UK (15 June 2005)
Machine vision frame-grabbers are faster
Suitable for high-resolution and high-speed machine vision applications, the latest frame-grabbers enablee very fast processing of large quantities of image data.
News from Cognex UK (15 June 2005)
Software links Firewire cameras to PC vision
High quality digital images can be cost-effectively achieved without using a frame grabber by using software that allows direct connection of FireWire cameras to PC vision systems.
News from Cognex UK (15 June 2005)
Consider the protection rating of enclosures
Technical Background Article Is enough consideration given to the protection rating of circuitry and switchgear enclosures? Graham Fox looks at the areas of an enclosure that can make the difference. Brochure Available
News from Spelsberg els UK (15 June 2005)
CAD/CAM software standardises machining
User Application Article Existing CAM system over a wide range of CNC machine tools required much program editing until software was found that covered all machines and saved set-up time.
News from Camtek (15 June 2005)
Digital servo amplifier lowers multi-axis costs
A competitively priced, high performance digital servo amplifier with IEE 1394 Firewire interface is designed for extremely cost effective multi-axis motion control applications. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech (15 June 2005)
Materials innovation centre celebrates 5 years
GE's Customer Innovation Centre celebrates five years of creating more than 33,000 colourful materials solutions to match a broad range of customer designs.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (15 June 2005)
Individualised IT system suits manufacturing
User Application Article Seeking to modernise its IT systems, an agricultural machinery maker found a system designed primarily for manufacturing that also offers a bespoke service for individual specifications.
News from Exel Computer Systems (15 June 2005)
Promoting 'best practice' in mould making
User Application Article The ANDIAMO partnership between Sescoi, Erowa, Zwicker Systems, and Cimatech was created to promote best practice, state of the art automation within the mold and tool making industry.
News from Sescoi International (15 June 2005)
Food packaging ink prints on many materials
Meeting the rigorous health and safety standards of the food industry, a food packaging ink prints onto foil, paper, card and many types of plastics.
News from Linx Printing Technologies (15 June 2005)
High speed tab inserters work continuously
User Application Article High speed tab inserters used in the manufacture of electronic printed circuit devices are designed for continuous, unattended operation with minimal maintenance. Brochure Available
News from Zero-Max (15 June 2005)
Vistagy expands overseas CAD operations
Vistagy expands international operations with new local sales agents in France and China to offer FiberSIM software and services for composites design and manufacture.
News from Vistagy (15 June 2005)
Electrox appoints general manager/director
Electrox, the leading UK supplier of high technology laser marking machines and laser resonators, has appointed Howard Moore as its new general manager/director. Brochure Available
News from Electrox (15 June 2005)
UK machine tool trade figures released
UK exports of machine tools in the 1st quarter of 2005 were worth GBP 92.6 million, a reduction of -10.9% compared to the 4th quarter of 2004 and -9.5% lower than in the 1st period of 2004.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (15 June 2005)
Five-axis machining speeds prototype bikes
User Application Article Adding on five-axis CAM and a five-axis machining centre has increased manufacturing flexibility in the production road and racing motorcycle prototypes. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (15 June 2005)
Writing machine tool probing routines simplified
A suite of products for producing probing routines for machine tools.allows process control and inspection to be programmed and integrated at the same time as toolpath generation. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (15 June 2005)
CNC milling machine builder scores in China
Builder of multi-axis and large, long-bed milling/drilling machines, F Zimmermann, is enthusiastic about the results of attending a recent Chinese machine tool show.
News from Zimmermann (15 June 2005)
Cost-effective DRO ups machining accuracy
Cost-effective DRO is intended for general machining applications where accuracy is a prime consideration and is suitable for 2- and 3-axis operation of manual lathes and millers.
News from Newall Measurement Systems (15 June 2005)
Foundry uses RP to speed metal castings
A team of talented patternmakers combine rapid prototyping operational know-how to produce metal parts in aluminium and zinc in exceptionally short timescales.
News from Arrk PDG (15 June 2005)
Aerospace specialist benefits from 5-axis milling
User Application Article Sub-contractor moved into five-axis machining to widen the gap between it and the lower-cost competition to produce world class components with a fast response time. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (15 June 2005)
Taiwan orders GBP 1m worth of thread grinders
Matrix Machine Tools (Coventry) has received a GBP 1m order for two Matrix 5750 CNC external thread grinders to complement an extensive range of machines at a Taiwanese customer.
News from Matrix Machine Tool (Coventry) (15 June 2005)
CNC bridge mills provide economic alternative
CNC bridge mills offer an economical alternative to routers and large milling machines for producing large components under optional thermal control conditions. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (15 June 2005)
One-man show operates three CNC autos
User Application Article One-man show manages three CNC automatic lathes - running largely unmanned - and is growing his business quickly, thanks to competitive pricing and responsive service. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (15 June 2005)
New UK head for Tata Interactive Systems
Alan Samuel has been appointed as the UK head of operations at Tata Interactive Systems (TIS), the global e-learning pioneer.
News from TATA Interactive Systems (15 June 2005)
64-bit RenderDrive released
ART VPS releases 64-bit RenderDrive with up to 48 ray-tracing processors
News from ARTVPS (15 June 2005)
Solid Edge Design Contest Winners
Winning Images Submitted from Germany, Australia and the United States Demonstrate Solid Edge's Design and Rendering Capabilities
News from Solid Edge (15 June 2005)
E-Z-GO Selects Visiprise Manufacturing
User Application Article -Z-GO Selects Visiprise Manufacturing for an Integrated Communications Channel Between Shop Floor and Enterprise Applications
News from Visiprise (15 June 2005)
Gateway software key to successful RFID
RFID - The key to successful implementation is gateway software Brochure Available
News from IDC - Intelligent Distributed Controls (15 June 2005)
Complete ZigBee, Wi-Fi Test and Analysis Solutions
NI RF Products Advance Development of Emerging Wireless Technologies Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (15 June 2005)
Driver module for piezo motor
A small footprint driver is now available for the innovative Piezo Legs linear motor introduced to UK designers and technologists last year by Unimatic Engineers in London. Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers (15 June 2005)
Director for instrumentation and calibration firm
Chamois Metrology, the Instrumentation Measurement and Calibration organisation, has announced the appointment of Nathan Barker as a director.
News from Chamois Metrology (15 June 2005)
Processor design collaboration
CoWare is collaborating with PMC-Sierra to provide an electronic system-level (ESL) design solution for customers designing products based on PMC Sierra's RM7900 family of MIPS-Powered processors.
News from CoWare (15 June 2005)
Support for language reference manual
CoWare has announced its commitment to support the newly released SystemC 2.1 language reference manual (LRM) as it becomes standardized by IEEE P1666.
News from CoWare (15 June 2005)
Factory moved for expansion
Janos Technology has announced its recent move from Townshend, Vermont to a state-of-the-art facility in Keene, New Hampshire.
News from Janos Technology (15 June 2005)
Screening service with analytical service
LGC a laboratory providing advanced chemical, biochemical and forensic analysis will be launching its new screening service of the genes associated with non-polyposis colorectal cancer
News from LGC (15 June 2005)
Physical synthesis software is optimised
Fujitsu Microelectronics America and Synplicity have announced Synplicity's new Amplify AccelArray Pro software, a physical synthesis solution optimized for Fujitsu AccelArray structured ASIC devices.
News from Synplicity (15 June 2005)
Vibrational spectroscopy software capabilities
Thermo Electron has released version 7.2 of the OMNIC Professional Software Suite for laboratory FT-IR and Raman spectrometers.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (15 June 2005)
Certified products and management systems
TUV Rheinland Group has successfully assessed and certified products and Management systems for many years, giving its engineers and auditors and extensive knowledge of these requirements.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (15 June 2005)
ATEX certification for pressure gauges
To comply with the latest ATEX regulations Ashcroft is now offering ATEX certification to EX II 2 GD c on a range on its mechanical equipment.
News from UK Instruments and Controls (15 June 2005)
Intelligent loggers aid quality control
i-Log intelligent loggers provide the technological facilities to introduce total quality control for temperature and humidity sensitive products and services while supporting compliance.
News from UK Instruments and Controls (15 June 2005)
Racing team installs lone worker protection
User Application Article Red Bull Racing, the Formula One motor sports company, has chosen the SBES LifeSaver lone worker protection system to safeguard staff at its technical site and offices in Milton Keynes (UK).
News from SBES (15 June 2005)
International Award of Merit honours Elmar Upitis
Elmar Upitis, principal consultant and owner of Upitis and Associates, has been named a 2005 winner of the ASTM International Award of Merit and the accompanying title of fellow.
News from ASTM International (14 June 2005)
Machine tool group to expand Euro-presence
Following the acquisition of Parat Werkzeugmaschinen and the expansion of this Ssubsidiary the UK's 600 Group has opted for one large stand at the EMO this September.
News from 600 Group (14 June 2005)
CAM translates CAD data for CNC miller
User Application Article Pathtrace demonstrated how easy it was to take an Inventor model straight into EdgeCAM Solid Machinist and straight onto a CNC miller without need for any drawings.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (14 June 2005)
Wireless transmitter monitors fabricator safety
User Application Article Personal wireless transmitter is being used by fabricator to monitor safety of segregated employees working with cutting and drilling equipment in isolated booths.
News from SBES (14 June 2005)
Cooling fan also protects against water jets
Cooling fan delivers reliable and stable performance even in severe environmental conditions, including protection against direct jets of water from multiple directions. Brochure Available
News from EAO (14 June 2005)
Van pattern and model contract awarded
NPL Technologies has won a major contract with Modec Vehicles to manufacture master models, tools and parts for prototype cabs for a new electric van.
News from NPL Technologies (14 June 2005)
Drives and chains expand conveyor usage
In comparison to similar systems, integrated conveyor transmission and connection drives transfer higher tensile forces even if there is limited space available.
News from Bosch Rexroth (14 June 2005)
Centre offers 4-axis mill-turn on two spindles
Twin-turret, twin-spindle turning centre provides maximum one-hit machining capacity from a very compact space, performing 4-axis work on either spindle.
News from Turning Technologies UK (14 June 2005)
Zero-defect software suits SMD small batch work
Zero-defect set-up assistance software further simplifies set-up of SMD placement machines, particularly where production line processes multiplicity of smaller production batches.
News from Assembléon (14 June 2005)
CNC sliding head lathes oust 2nd op work
User Application Article The CNC sliding head lathe's ability to machine components in a single set up has eliminated the need for second operations, driven tooling performs milling, slotting and drilling operations.
News from Tornos Technologies (14 June 2005)
Fixed Price RFID Starter Kit from Intermec and SAP
Intermec Teams with SAP to Launch Fixed Price RFID Starter Kit
News from Intermec Technologies (14 June 2005)
Independent trainers choose Trainers' Toyshop
In addition to being increasingly popular with in-house trainers and HR teams, Open Mind is now supplying learning materials to over 100 independent trainers.
News from Open Mind (Learning/HR) (14 June 2005)
Top level talks for e-learning specialists
Tata Interactive Systems and telecom giants NTL played host to their colleagues in the telecom industry at a forum to discuss "making e-learning relevant to business".
News from TATA Interactive Systems (14 June 2005)
Idhammar System at HPC Engineering
User Application Article FMS is delighted to confirm the implementation of the Idhammar System at HPC Engineering in Burgess Hill, West Sussex.
News from Idhammar Systems (14 June 2005)
New Scorpion Vision training course
DISL has announced the next Machine Vision training and seminar event, to be hosted at ABB Robotics at Milton Keynes on the 4th and 5th of July 2005.
News from Digital Inspection Systems (14 June 2005)
Pharmaceutical industry to reap rewards of RFID
IDC provides gateway integration technology for pharmaceutical companies seeking benefits of RFID. Brochure Available
News from IDC - Intelligent Distributed Controls (14 June 2005)
Low cost RFID starter pack and test facilities
Initiative enables companies to prove technology benefits of RFID without committing to massive investment. Brochure Available
News from IDC - Intelligent Distributed Controls (14 June 2005)
Relaunched optical website with prize offer
Armstrong Optical of Northampton has redeveloped its website to be much more informative and interactive.
News from Armstrong Optical (14 June 2005)
Fluid dynamics for aerospace design
Fluorem, the French fluid dynamics software publisher, is pursuing the development of its Flow Design Office applications suite.
News from Fluorem (14 June 2005)
Water testing workshops
Conscious of both the need to produce high quality data, and the need to produce data that meets regulatory requirements, Hach Lange has organised a series of workshops.
News from Hach Lange (14 June 2005)
CAD translators keep pace
Theorem Solutions has announced the immediate availability of its V5 R15 family of CAD translators, just a week after Dassault Systemes' first shipment of CATIA V5 R15.
News from Theorem Solutions (14 June 2005)
Ion trap mass spectrometer offers value
Thermo Electron has extended its PolarisQ ion trap mass spectrometer offering by incorporating the Focus GC with a Split/Splitless inlet.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (14 June 2005)
Blade-tipped switch probes for flatform connectors
Peak Test Services has introduced a new range of non-rotational blade-tipped threaded switch probes suitable for use on 4mm centres.
News from Peak Test Services (13 June 2005)
Digital readout sales to machine tool firm boom
User Application Article Bouyed by an order for 33 Anilam digital readouts (DROs), ACI (UK) has reported that over the past 12 months it has supplied a total of 100 Anilam DROs to Gate Machinery International.
News from ACI (UK) (13 June 2005)
Rotary siphon improves condensate draining
Designed to improve condensate draining, Deublin's Ecosint rotary siphon is intended for problem applications with slow speed (>400m/min) paper making machines.
News from Deublin (13 June 2005)
Boge extends range of oil free screw compressors
Boge Compressors has launched an extended range of air-cooled oil free screw compressors. Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (13 June 2005)
In-situ chemical reaction time monitoring
Mettler Toledo's ReactIR iC10 tool provides reaction start and stop profiling, which is invaluable information for reaction time and safety, as well as reaction progress real-time monitoring. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (13 June 2005)
More illumination options for pushbutton switches
EAO is offering what it described as crisp blue and white LED illumination options for its Series 84 range of pushbutton switches. Brochure Available
News from EAO (13 June 2005)
Accelerometers offer oil plant machine protection
User Application Article A petroleum storage depot in Essex providing essential fuel supplies across East Anglia has had its condition monitoring system updated by Sensonics. Brochure Available
News from Sensonics (13 June 2005)
Gas springs avoid hull scuffing for moored vessels
Custom-engineered stainless steel gas springs from Industrial Gas Springs (IGS) are at the heart of a new system for mooring boats without unsightly, or expensive scuffing of their hulls on the jetty.
News from Industrial Gas Springs (13 June 2005)
MBA students sail to success
The 14th International Business Schools' Regatta, being held on July 9 and 10, 2005, has attracted entries from three new competitors this year.
News from Cranfield School of Management (13 June 2005)
Desktop Engineering launches digital edition
Digital DE is available to subscribers with the June issue
News from Desktop Engineering/Helmers Publishing (13 June 2005)
NPTV automates interactivity on canalsat
NPTV automates interactivity on canalsat with (it)V-frame
News from NPTV (13 June 2005)
The Art of Project Management
Leading Teams and Projects - Hard-Learned Lessons For Everyday Situations
News from O'Reilly (13 June 2005)
Benefits of distributing intelligence
Intelligent distributed system removes the risks, complexity and cost from project management of control systems Brochure Available
News from IDC - Intelligent Distributed Controls (13 June 2005)
Project cost and complexity cut with Simplicon
UK designed Simplicon system cuts project costs and complexity in conveyor and materials handling control systems. Brochure Available
News from IDC - Intelligent Distributed Controls (13 June 2005)
MachineWorks v6.2 travels to Japan
MachineWorks latest release to be shown at DMS 2005
News from MachineWorks (13 June 2005)
High-density surface-mount component library
Panasonic and Ansoft have announced the release of a new device library for Nexxim and Ansoft Designer based on Panasonic's high-density miniaturized surface-mount technology (SMT) components.
News from Ansoft Europe (13 June 2005)
Un-cooled multimode pump laser
Bookham, a provider of optical components, modules and subsystems, is to introduce a new high power un-cooled multimode pump laser module for fiber laser pumping.
News from Bookham (13 June 2005)
Polymer weighing and sorting
The development of the Depot Checkweigher is a typical example of a product that has gained CI Electronics its solid reputation as an innovative solutions provider in the weighing and sorting fields.
News from CI Electronics (13 June 2005)
Five-axis flexibility for research and prototyping
Technical Background Article The addition of Delcam's PowerMILL and a DMG five-axis machining centre has increased the manufacturing flexibility at Centro Richerche Cagiva based in the Republic of San Marino. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (13 June 2005)
New sensors for food and beverage applications
New rugged, accurate Rosemount Analytical sensors monitor CIP systems and measure dissolved oxygen in carbonated beverages.
News from Emerson Process Management (13 June 2005)
CompactPCI/PXI digital-to-analog converter
KineticSystems has announced its new digital-to-analog converter card, the CP266, a single-width, 6U, CompactPCI/PXI module with up to 64 analog output channels.
News from Gage Applied Technologies (13 June 2005)
Contract for photonic radio" program
Phasebridge has been awarded a $350,000 contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
News from Phasebridge (13 June 2005)
Operational Efficiency System Data In Real Time
Gemba Solutions has launched a software and hardware system to provide a real-time OEE logging and analysis system at what it claimed is a minimal cost.
News from Gemba Solutions (13 June 2005)
Heat Sealer Expands Market Options For Pretzels
User Application Article Pretzel manufacturer Union Snack has installed a Packaging Automation (PA) Vision 182 heat sealer to keep up with increased demand for its seasonal lines of star shaped pretzel packs.
News from Packaging Automation (13 June 2005)
How to comply with the Work at Height Regulations
Technical Background Article This article explains what can be done to help comply with the new Work at Height Regulations within an industrial environment. Brochure Available
News from Procter Machine Guarding (13 June 2005)
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