News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 10 July
to Saturday 16 July 2005
Pump supplier sought non-bespoke IT system
User Application Article Following a period of rapid growth, a pump supplier had to upgrade its IT system as its existing software did not have enough functionality and it did not want a bespoke solution.
News from Information Engineering (15 July 2005)
Coolers keep workplace temperatures down
A range of products is designed to keep working temperatures down and adhere to World Health and Safety Organisation's advice of keeping workplaces below 24 deg C.
News from Scott Brothers (15 July 2005)
Calibrate and service torque transducers regularly
Datum Electronics specialise in servicing and calibration of torque transducers and indicators for their own non-contact ranges and slip ring ranges and many other commercially available devices.
News from Datum Electronics (15 July 2005)
Strain gauge amplifiers provide load cell data
Strain gauge amplifiers provide serial data from one or more load cells and can supply either scaled or raw data from one, two, four or eight load cells - linked directly into a PC workstation.
News from Datum Electronics (15 July 2005)
Simplifying battery charger selection
Battery charger selection will be less complex and changes to the designs will further improve reliability and reduce life costs says a suplier expanding its range to over 300 models.
News from Exide Technologies (15 July 2005)
Full weld cladding overlay service provided
User Application Article In providing a weld overlay cladding service, Arc Energy undertake key joining welds, cladding and all weld qualifications and they also perform the NDT testing.
News from Arc Energy Resources (15 July 2005)
UK sub-contract machinist invests GBP 1 million
Sub-contract machine shop has recently raised capacity by investing over GBP 1m in two mill/turn centres, one of which is capable of simultaneous five-axis milling.
News from Kenard Engineering Company (15 July 2005)
Manoeuvrability determines rodless cylinder choice
User Application Article Being able to turn on a small coin yet having the long term reliability of a luxury car made a rodless pneumatic cylinder the natural choice for reciprocators carrying adhesive spray guns. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (15 July 2005)
Robotic automation reverses work outflow trend
The trend is increasingly apparent that the flood of manufacturing from Britain to low cost economies may be slowing and reversing, as more companies turn to automation to reduce costs. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (15 July 2005)
How to avoid variable speed drive harmonics
Technical Background Article There is ever increasing pressure to conserve energy by fitting variable speed drives; Guy Kennett explains how to prevent the equipment from corrupting the mains supply. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (15 July 2005)
ERP raises efficiency and operation flexibility
User Application Article Shower enclosure manufacturer says ERP software helped to improve efficiency its flexibility gives it the freedom to change the way it operates without making major changes to IT infrastructure.
News from Exel Computer Systems (15 July 2005)
CAD/CAM machine tool software enhanced
Latest version of CAD/CAM software designed for all CNC machine tools delivers detail enhancements throughout the entire suite of applications modules.
News from Camtek (15 July 2005)
Ausio Cranes appoints UK distributor
New-Tonne Lifting Services has been appointed sole UK distributor for the extensive range and variety of cranes and crane equipment manufactured in Spain by Ausio.
News from New-Tonne Lifting Services (15 July 2005)
Industrial 17in panel PC supports RAID
Believed to be the first RAID-enabled 17in industrial-grade display panel PC on the market, it offers high performance, high resolution, and RAID 0 and RAID 1 support with easy-to-use HMI.
News from Axiomtek (15 July 2005)
Punch press dies increase wear resistance by 100%
Ultima dies are specifically designed to dramatically improve tool life when punching materials that are abrasive or have high tensile strength, and are ideal for long-run jobs.
News from Wilson Tool International (15 July 2005)
Nanoceramic coating to replace iron phosphating
A nanoceramic coating process - believed to be the world's first - is said to be far superior to, and less complicated than iron phosphating in terms of quality, ecology and economics.
News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives (15 July 2005)
Australian order for water jet cutting placed
KMT Cutting Systems has awon its first order in Australia - the A$650,000 order has been placed by Johnson Controls of Melbourne, a Tier I supplier to General Motors and Ford. Brochure Available
News from KMT Robotic Solutions (15 July 2005)
Forming lubricants reduce waste,cut costs by 40%
User Application Article Changing lubrication has solved a misting problem in a tube mill, achieved a saving of 40% on lubrication and disposal costs at the site, and improved the quality and finish of the product.
News from Castrol UK (15 July 2005)
First year's turning centre business went well
The first year's business for Turning Technologies, appointed the sole UK distributor for Nakamura-Tome's turning centres in June 2004, has gone extremely well, reports the company.
News from Turning Technologies UK (15 July 2005)
Devices deliver high-speed data acquisition
USB data acquisition (DAQ) devices not only offer the fastest data acquisition speeds currently available for USB-compatible data acquisition devices, but also simplify system set-up and programming. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (15 July 2005)
Variable frequency drives deliver high power
Increased flexibility, cost-effectiveness and reliability feature variable frequency drives engineered to satisfy the full constant or variable torque demands of virtually any industrial process.
News from Danfoss Drives (15 July 2005)
Tube end preparation machine is cordless
Tube end preparation machine is a cordless tube end squaring machine which can be used to produce a perfect weld preparation on tubes from 3mm to 38.1mm outside diameter.
News from Orbimatic (15 July 2005)
Wafer ID reader has doubled its speed
Used for tracking semiconductor wafers through the fab process, an ID reader offers a slimmer package and twice the speed of its predecessors, yet maintains compatibility with them.
News from Cognex UK (15 July 2005)
Water jet cutting machine agent gains first order
Wightman Stewart - recently appointed as UK agent for Calypso Waterjet of the USA - has now secured its first UK order from a new profiling company, Jetcut in Glasgow.
News from Wightman Stewart (15 July 2005)
German group to show 44 machine tools
In Hall 2, at EMO 2005, DMG will present 44 high-tech machines, of which 19 were developed in 2005 and six of them being world premiers, forming the largest display.
News from DMG (UK) (15 July 2005)
Wolfram Research introduces Mathematica 5.2
Breaking the memory barrier with 64-bit computing, adding multicore performance
News from Wolfram Research Europe (15 July 2005)
New Asset Management Solutions at MRO World
Cyco Software to Showcase New Asset Management Solutions at MRO World 2005
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions (15 July 2005)
Epicor in top 100 of Supply and Demand Chain
End-User Experiences of Parsons Brinckerhoff Highlighted for Success in making use of Epicor Procurement
News from Epicor (15 July 2005)
ITS achieves Certified supplier status
Industrial Technology Systems (ITS) - the first company to achieve Certified supplier status with AstraZeneca
News from Industrial Technology Systems (ITS) (15 July 2005)
Asset inventory/auditing speeded up
With the Asset Audit Kit the items on an Asset Register can be audited with the speed and accuracy of on-the-spot data capture using bar-code scanning.
News from Zetes (15 July 2005)
IC package accurately characterise designs
Ansoft has announces Turbo Package Analyzer (TPA) v4.2 that combines new bidirectional integration with Ansoft's state-of-the-art 3D electromagnetic simulation.
News from Ansoft Europe (15 July 2005)
Industry-wide UML 2.0 and SysML compliant tool
Artisan Software Tools has today launched Artisan Studio version 6.0 which introduces more new features and functionality than any previous Artisan release.
News from Artisan Software Tools (15 July 2005)
Increasing market coverage in Eastern Europe
ASI DataMyte has further expanded its distributor network in Eastern Europe in partnership with TQMsoft s.c., which is headquartered in Krakow, Poland. Brochure Available
News from ASI DataMyte (15 July 2005)
Torque control and management tools
User Application Article Advanced torque control and management tools from Crane Electronics are helping Johnson Controls Automotive (JCA) to produce seats of the highest quality for the range of Nissan vehicles. Brochure Available
News from Crane Electronics (15 July 2005)
Next-generation wafer reader
Cognex, the world's leading supplier of machine vision systems to the semiconductor industry, has announced that it has expanded its family of wafer ID readers to include the In-Sight 1721.
News from Cognex UK (15 July 2005)
Universal testing machines go twin
The Digital Line range from IDM Instruments will now replace the existing T model Universal Testing Machines for twin column testing machines.
News from IDM Instruments (15 July 2005)
Determination of water in printing inks
Technical Background Article Determination of water in printing inks; printing inks are complicated mixtures of chemical compounds. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (15 July 2005)
Automated water analysis of foodstuffs
Technical Background Article The water content of foodstuffs has significant importance since it affects the physical characteristics, technological processes, microbiological stability, and shelf life of foods. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (15 July 2005)
New 1.55 micron interferometer
Precision-Optical Engineering has announced the availability of a new version of its Interfire II infra red interferometers, operating at 1.55 microns.
News from Precision-Optical Engineering (15 July 2005)
Lead-free 658nm wavelength laser diodes
Sanyo's new lead-free laser diodes, DL-6147-240 and DL-6147-040, produce 40mW CW output power at 658nm, which is 10mW more output power than the DL-5147-042 series. Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products (15 July 2005)
Benefits of COTS software in drug discovery
Thermo Electron Corporation will host an informative seminar, "From Discovery to Production - The Value of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf LIMS," on Wednesday, July 27, 2005.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (15 July 2005)
Drinktec To See Wrap-Around Case Packer From Aetna
The Aetna Group will demonstrate a range of products from its member companies, including the new Dimac Planet wrap-around case packer for the first time, at Drinktec 2005.
News from Aetna UK (15 July 2005)
Lock's Detectors On Show At PPMA
Metal detectors and checkweighers suitable for a variety of applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries will be on show at Lock Inspection Systems on stand 12310 at the PPMA Show.
News from Lock Inspection Systems (15 July 2005)
3D Contoured Syrup Bottle's Colour Body Sleeve
User Application Article Lyle's Golden Syrup has claimed to have created the first real innovation in years in the toppings market with the launch of new flavours and new packs.
News from Viscose Closures Ltd (15 July 2005)
Detectamet plastic cup is metal-detectable
E-Components and Chains (ECC) is launching a Detectamet metal detectable plastic cup.
News from E-Components and Chains (15 July 2005)
Machining centre mills, jig grinds and measures
User Application Article Precision machining centre - aimed at the mould and die industry - automatically performs high speed milling, jig grinding and coordinate measuring - in one clamping. Brochure Available
News from Hurco Europe (14 July 2005)
PCB-pluggable connector takes high current
PCB-pluggable high-current connector system uses a 16mm2 conductor, so offers a current carrying capacity of 76A with a maximum voltage of 600V. Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact (14 July 2005)
Compact steam trap has high discharge
Steam trap has an exceptional compact size, yet has extremely high discharge capacity suiting it to applications where high condensate loads need to be safely discharged. Brochure Available
News from ARI Armaturen (UK) (14 July 2005)
Unit measures, logs data at 100 readings/s
16 channel data acquisition unit has four independent analogue to digital converters, which combined with twin microprocessors reliably measures and logs data at rates up to 100 readings/s.
News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) (14 July 2005)
Radar level measurement results approved
Levelflex M guided radar level measurement device has achieved excellent results in a recent report by WIB, the International Instrument Users' Association. Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (14 July 2005)
Market upsurge stimulates new director role
Knaresborough, UK-based GSPK Electronics is continuing to respond to an upsurge in both UK and global market performance, and consequent sales, by extending their sales team to cope with demand.
News from GSPK Electronics (14 July 2005)
Poor relationships limit outsourcing
Success Of chief information officers in manufacturing, 74% identified difficulty in managing relationships with partners as their biggest outsourcing headache, says a survey.
News from Computacenter (14 July 2005)
'Independent Software Vendor of the Year' named
Syspro, leading producer of enterprise software solutions, has been named 'ISV of the Year' at the VAR Business 500 Awards that recognise outstanding achievements.
News from Information Engineering (14 July 2005)
Infrared pyrometers are low-cost and robust
Made of stainless steel, low cost infrared pyrometers are robust, with an IP65 rating and have a range of mounting accessories are suitable for the most demanding industrial applications.
News from Impac Infrared (14 July 2005)
Calibration management software support deal made
Cooper Engineering has a formal distribution agreement with Prime Technologies, USA to provide distribution and support services for a range of calibration management software in Ireland and the UK.
News from Cooper Engineering (14 July 2005)
Intelligent robots save handling costs
Fanuc robots are claimed to provide perfect ingredients to cover every aspect of automation that are needed for handling finished products in the food industry.
News from Micromech (14 July 2005)
Electrical conduit supplier appoints specialists
Kopex has appointed branches of WF Electrical, Wilts Electrical, Rexel Senate, Total Electrical, BEW, Edmundson Electrical, Newey and Eyre, ETS/Gap as Accredited Specialists.
News from Kopex International (14 July 2005)
Frequency controlled screw compressor installed
User Application Article A frequency controlled screw compressor was recently installed at an expanding medical equipment manufacturer to provide an economical and energy efficient solution. Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (14 July 2005)
Laser thermometer checks bearings
Laser thermometer measures temperature of hard to reach or moving machinery components and will help machine operators act proactively against possible problems. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (14 July 2005)
UK engineering benefits as Asia 'heats up'
Over the past 20 years, many European companies have subcontracted precision machining to the Far East and Asia, but now the trend is changing says a UK company.
News from Acro Precision Technology (14 July 2005)
Eight-axis turning centres make their debut
Two 8-axis turning centres, one with Y-axis movements, have two spindles and its two turrets are positioned above and below the workpiece and can both work at either spindle.
News from Miyano UK (14 July 2005)
Machine simulation avoids costly collisions
Simulation software offers simulation of many types of machine tools and helps to avoid expensive collisions, optimise the cutting process and reduce cycle time.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (14 July 2005)
Tooling change brings 30% productivity gain
User Application Article Operating cutting tools at up to 254mm/s and at 24,000 rev/min a plastics fabrications company could take depths of cut to 1.8mm, now it can to 5mm with a 30% productivity gain.
News from ITC Tooling (14 July 2005)
5-axis tool and cutter grinding enhanced
Many enhancements that improve the productivity of five-axis tool production and regrinding machines include erosion technique for the production of hogging cutters.
News from Walter GB (14 July 2005)
Sheppard Robson Wins 2005 BE Award
Ford Centre of Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence Named Top Project in "Building: BIM for Architecture" Category
News from Bentley Systems (14 July 2005)
CH2M Hill Wins 2005 BE Award
Marquette Interchange Design Automation Named Top Project in "Civil: New Technology Adoption" Category
News from Bentley Systems (14 July 2005)
Icona Solutions appoints Cards Engineering
German automotive industry to benefit from cards Engineering's local support for Icona's aesthetica software for visualizing the impact of manufacturing variation on assemblies
News from Icona Solutions (14 July 2005)
Design Time Slashed From Days to Hours
User Application Article Leading Supplier of HVAC and Fluid Flow Equipment Exceeds Customer Expectations with RuleStream
News from RuleStream Corp (14 July 2005)
HS-770DXG2 Pentium M PCI CPU Card
Taiwan Commate Computer has introduced the world`s first Half-size PCI CPU Card HSDXG2-770 with the Intel Centrino mobile technology 915GM Express chipset
News from Taiwan Commate Computer Inc (14 July 2005)
Young Engineers Choose Autodesk
User Application Article Young Engineers, a national educational charity that aims to inspire young people to choose a career in engineering, has selected Autodesk as its preferred design software partner. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (14 July 2005)
Epicor Named one of the Hottest Companies of 2005
Start Magazine Names Epicor to Prestigious Industry Rank for Fourth Consecutive Year
News from Epicor (14 July 2005)
Advance Engineering Education in Central Texas
National Instruments continues its commitment to enhancing science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) education by collaborating with the University of Texas Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (14 July 2005)
European Market Initiative Launched
User Application Article SmartCAE of Prato, Italy Named Master Distributor of Expanded Dealer Network
News from Noran Engineering (14 July 2005)
Power and speed in compact dual computer system
A new Pentium 4 mini ITX 1U (44mm high) dual computer system for 19" rack mounting is available from the Worthing-based manufacturer Sight Systems Limited.
News from Sight Systems (14 July 2005)
Scientific information management solutions
Agilent Technologies has announced the completion of its acquisition of Scientific Software, a leading provider of scientific information management solutions.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (14 July 2005)
Semiconductor device characterization
Keithley Instruments has announced the availability of pulse generation and measurement in the Model 4200-SCS Semiconductor Characterization System. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (14 July 2005)
Semiconductor test tutorial handbook
Keithley Instruments has published a semiconductor test reference handbook titled Overcoming the Measurement Challenges of Advanced Semiconductor Technologies: From Modeling to Manufacturing. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (14 July 2005)
Thermally chilled particle monitor gets award
In developing a product that is truly making a difference in semiconductor manufacturing, Particle Measuring Systems received a prestigious Editors' Choice Best Product Award.
News from Particle Measuring Systems (14 July 2005)
Middle East Film Materials Production Boost
The Project Management Consultancy (PMC) and Financial Advisor contract awards linked to a proposed UAE expansion were announced today by Borouge.
News from Borealis (14 July 2005)
Pressure Sensitive Labeller Debuts At Pack Expo
NJM/CLI will present its in-line Auto-Colt III pressure sensitive labeller at its Pack Expo Las Vegas - stand C-1600.
News from NJM/CLI (14 July 2005)
Universal ladder stabiliser helps WAH compliance
A ladder stabiliser that enhances the safety of any standard ladder so that it meets the requirements of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 is the latest innovation from Zarges UK.
News from Zarges (UK) (14 July 2005)
Encoders offer more speed, resolution, reliability
Latest non-contact optical encoders are 30% faster than previous models and offer more speed from slower controller inputs as well as more resolution and increased reliability. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (13 July 2005)
Enhanced Capital Allowance Scheme to save energy
The TUV Rheinland Group can help UK and overseas manufacturers demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the Capital Allowance Scheme and obtain ETL approval.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (13 July 2005)
Spray-on lining reduces vibratory feeder noise
Sprayable polyurethane lining for feeder bowls drastically reduces the npoise level when feeding, owing to elimination of metal-to-metal contact and improves feeding efficiency.
News from Elscint Automation (13 July 2005)
Wastewater sampler manufacturer gains MCERTS
Aquamatic has become the very first wastewater sampler manufacturer in the UK to receive a coveted Environment Agency Monitoring Certification Scheme MCERTS certificate.
News from Aquamatic (13 July 2005)
Vision application support service is invaluable
After years of building his expertise in the UK and Asia, Tim Hiller has brought his valuable application support knowledge and experience to Vision Engineering. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering (13 July 2005)
Deep-hole boring company widens investment
Recent machine tool purchases reflect an ISO 9001 accredited sub-contractor's origins in deep hole boring and drilling, but the overall emphasis is on improving productivity.
News from Hone-All Precision (13 July 2005)
High precision balls supplied in many materials
High precision balls are supplied in a wide variety of materials including chromium alloy steel, stainless steel, ceramics, glass, and also M50 material for jet engine applications.
News from Barden Corporation (13 July 2005)
Graphic interface terminal sells at under EUR 150
A high-quality way to provide the communications power of graphics with the versatility of user-defined function keys is provided by low cost graphic operator interface terminal.
News from Maple Systems - Euro Reps (13 July 2005)
US HMIs and operator interfaces to sell in Europe
Manufacturer of HMI and operator interface terminals, Maple Systems (USA), has entered into a strategic agreement with Euro Reps, which has office locations in seven European countries.
News from Maple Systems - Euro Reps (13 July 2005)
Half-metre capacity bandsaw has compact footprint
Fully enclosed bandsaw occupies just 3.35m x 2.26m yet offers a cutting capacity of 560mm rounds or rectangles up to 560 x 630mm and has a built-in screw-type chip conveyor.
News from Kasto (13 July 2005)
Power controller gives smoother plant operation
For voltage, current or power regulation a power controller operates on the phase-angle principle and it reduces harmonics (power factor) and provides a smoother process. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (13 July 2005)
CNC lathe offers exceptional flexibility
Intended for production machining relatively complex work, a CNC lathe has 22 tool positions and a high level of interchangeability to give the the user exceptional flexibility.
News from Tornos Technologies (13 July 2005)
UK WorldSkills Competition team is 'World Class'
For the first time, the UK team's average score at the recent WorldSkills Competition exceeded the 500-point World Class benchmark standard, ahead of Japan, France, USA and Finland.
News from UK Skills (13 July 2005)
Machine vision improves pen quality control
User Application Article Volume producer of felt-tip pens, formerly relying on manual inspection, has invested in a machine vision and vision data-logging system to increase quality levels.
News from Cognex UK (13 July 2005)
Right-angle machining heads stored in ATC magazine
Two right-angle heads - one for milling-intensive work and the other for drilling and tapping - can be exchanged automatically from a machining centre's tool magazine.
News from CTL Centreline (13 July 2005)
Liquid level indicator is hermetically sealed
A rugged, liquid level indicator designed for corrosive, flammable and toxic environments features a true hermetic seal that ensures no moisture ingress or build-up.
News from K-Tek (13 July 2005)
Laser marker installations simplified
All laser marking models feature integrated keyboard, trackpad and TFT flat screen monitor, while laser units are housed with fewer trailing cables, thus simplifying installation. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (13 July 2005)
Powertrain test cell control is Ethernet-based
Latest automotive powertrain test cell control system adds the increased bandwidth and convenience of Ethernet and Wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11g) to the DynoLABTM PT system.
News from Sakor Technologies (13 July 2005)
Test pieces and sticks offered for metal detectors
Test pieces and sticks for metal detectors calibrated and certified bearings to BS EN ISO 9002 and UKAS and a colour coding system for simple visual verification.
News from E-Components and Chains (13 July 2005)
Vision software covers sensors and cameras
Latest and most advanced version of the vision software for DVT sensors also includes support for the linescan sensor, and the Spectral Camera for accurate colour recognition. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (13 July 2005)
Catalogue has adhesives, sealants, lubricants
Meter Mix Dispense Systems for Adhesives, Sealants and Lubricants' catalogue includes design capabilities for multiple robotic and automated systems and programming.
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering (13 July 2005)
Vision software updated for smart cameras
A new version of the widely used EconoCR industrial OCR software is suitable for implementation on Vision Components' Texas Instruments digital signal processor-based smart cameras.
News from Value Engineering Alliance (13 July 2005)
Laser sensors are extremely accurate
Two extraordinarily accurate long-range time-of-flight laser sensors - one of which has an extremely long range of 250m - have Teach-mode programming.
News from Banner Engineering (13 July 2005)
Set punch press tools quicker and easier
Punch press tooling system features a keyed alignment ring that engages the key in the punch for fast tool alignment so no alignment fixture is needed and quicker tool set-ups result. Brochure Available
News from Mate Precision Tooling (13 July 2005)
Laser profiler brings truck clients more choice
User Application Article A laser profiler is helping a truck tipper mody fabricator to offer customers more choice, better products and faster development times - while improving manufacturing and saving material.
News from LVD (UK) (13 July 2005)
Automated packaging ups productivity by 90%
User Application Article Manufacturer of oor sanders, steam wallpaper strippers and consumables installed automated packaging equipment and increased productivity by 90% and improved lead times by 60%. Brochure Available
News from Automated Packaging Systems (13 July 2005)
Low voltage motors are flameproof
Low voltage flameproof motors with new products in IEC frame sizes 80-132 have been designed to provide greater versatility through easier installation and modification.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (13 July 2005)
Latest CAD/CAM machining software shown
Latest CAD/CAM software - covering milling and 3D surface milling, turning, wire EDM, 5-axis laser and tube cutting applications - will be shown at the Digital Manufacturing 2005 Show.
News from Camtek (13 July 2005)
UK CAD/CAM provider has subsidiary in Japan
The UK's largest developer of CAD/CAM product development software, Delcam, has converted its Japanese joint venture, Delcam Japan, into a wholely-owned subsidiary. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (13 July 2005)
Machine tool builder records highest turnover yet
German machine tool builder Hermle's trading figures for 2004 show a turnover of EUR 142 million - the second highest figure the company has ever recorded.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (13 July 2005)
Service helps companies meet RoHS Directive
RoHS testing and RoHS compliance service clarifies requirements and analyses hazardous substances for components and materials during product development and during quality control. Brochure Available
News from SGS (13 July 2005)
Laser drives inovation for truck body maker
User Application Article An LVD Axel laser is helping Thompsons (UK) to offer its customers more choice, better products and faster development times - while improving manufacturing processes and saving material.
News from LVD (UK) (13 July 2005)
Garden Designer V2
250 detailed 3D-models for architectural visualisation.
News from Dosch Design (13 July 2005)
New addition to Iris P-Series smart cameras
New addition to Iris P-Series smart camera family incorporates a 100 frames per second sensor Brochure Available
News from Matrox Imaging (13 July 2005)
Independent Software Vendor (ISV) of the Year
Syspro, leading producer of enterprise software solutions, has been named "ISV of the Year" at the VAR Business 500 Awards held on June 14, 2005 in New York City, USA.
News from Information Engineering (13 July 2005)
Ifactor launches web-hosted service for SMEs
A new generation of smaller businesses will discover the benefits of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) this summer according to intuitive
News from Intuitive (13 July 2005)
The MathWorks announces Aerospace Blockset 2
New FlightGear flight simulator interface brings vehicle modelling, simulation and visualisation capabilities to the desktop
News from MathWorks (13 July 2005)
Motion control sets speed and accuracy standard
New Focus, a division of Bookham, is to demonstrate a number of new technologies, including its high speed motion control system, offering ground-breaking levels of speed and accuracy.
News from Bookham (13 July 2005)
Video extensometer tests elastic materials
Instron, a leading provider of testing equipment designed to evaluate mechanical properties of materials and components, has announced its new Standard Video Extensometer (SVE).
News from Instron (13 July 2005)
Calibration with accreditation for speed, stroke
In addition to force, strain and hardness, Instron now offers accredited on-site calibrations of speed, displacement, stroke, and temperature.
News from Instron (13 July 2005)
Lab operations software audit package
The InsightFaraday Partnership has launched LabSmart, a novel software-based process developed to analyse and significantly enhance laboratory operations.
News from LGC (13 July 2005)
Environmental monitoring in pharmaceuticals
Oxoid has developed a wide range of high quality, prepared culture media products, which are ideal for environmental monitoring in the pharmaceutical industry. Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (13 July 2005)
Precision thermometers for demanding tasks
The Testo 720 Precision Single-Channel Thermometer The testo 720 is a single channel measuring instrument designed for high accuracy measurements in laboratories and industry.
News from Testo (13 July 2005)
Tool management and component scheduling System
User Application Article TOOLstat is an in depth tool management and component scheduling system comprising different integrated modules to give a fully universal tool and component scheduling system
News from Forelink (13 July 2005)
Case erector delivers best-in-class reliability
Powered infeed, hinged squaring frame and other unique features eliminate misfeeds and crushed boxes.
News from Lantech (13 July 2005)
Test sticks and test pieces check metal detectors
E-Components and Chains (ECC) is launching Detectamet test sticks for verifying the correct operation of metal detectors in food and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
News from E-Components and Chains (13 July 2005)
Manufacturing technologies results presented
MANTYS, the European network on manufacturing Technologies, presented its key findings at an exclusive conference at the EMO International Machine Tool Exhibition, 2005.
News from CECIMO (12 July 2005)
Touch probes reduce spindle machining costs
User Application Article Not only have tool setting systems and spindle-mounted touch probes reduced costs, but have also sustained an air bearing spindle maker's drive for quality improvements. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (12 July 2005)
Low-cost CMM upgrade saves hours of set-up
User Application Article Low-cost upgrade of CMMs with stylus-changing probe system has saved hours of set-up time and significantly improved process repeatability at a presswork company. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (12 July 2005)
Protection device avoids motor damage
Multifunction protection device for medium and large standard asynchronous motors handles fault conditions during motor start-up, normal operation, idling and cooling down at standstill.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (12 July 2005)
Optical encoders are vacuum compatible
Vacuum compatible optical encoder systems offer all the benefits of linear and angle encoder systems; non-contact, patented filtering optical scheme, high accuracy and high speed. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (12 July 2005)
Instrumentation show scheduled for northern UK
Latest addition to a highly successful Instrumentation series of regional UK exhibitions is Instrumentation North, which will feature a wide range of companies.
News from Trident Exhibitions (12 July 2005)
System monitors, controls compressor, saves 15%
User Application Article A complete compressor control and monitoring system has been used in conjunction with a new variable speed compressor to achieve savings of more than 15% for a linoleum producer. Brochure Available
News from Energair Solutions (12 July 2005)
Packaging systems maker appoints Australian agent
Automated Packaging Systems has appointed an Australian distributor - MPI Australia - one of the country's leading distributors and service providers of packaging machinery. Brochure Available
News from Automated Packaging Systems (12 July 2005)
3D advanced visualisation team boosted
The recruitment of two new members for its sales team marks the entry by Virtalis, Europe's top 3D advanced visualisation company, into new business sectors. Brochure Available
News from Virtalis (12 July 2005)
Distributor offers free electrical drive demos
Designed for settings and adjustment tasks, a drive motor is being freely demonstrated to show how easily and quickly it can automate machine format settings to replace hand wheels. Brochure Available
News from LC Automation (12 July 2005)
Precision UK subcontract machinist ups exports
UK precision small mill/turn part subcontractor Unicut Precision has broken through the 40% of turnover level being created from exporting machined components.
News from Unicut Precision (12 July 2005)
Large injection moulder has high throughput
Two-platen injection moulding machine brings high-throughput processing, large mould daylight, and great application versatility to automotive and large part moulding.
News from Milacron (12 July 2005)
Engineers invited to discuss lubrication systems
Major conference will focus on avoiding poor lubrication practices that cost UK companies hundreds of millions of pounds every year in failed machinery.
News from University of Central Lancashire (12 July 2005)
Sliding head mill/turn centre has subspindle
CNC sliding headstock 7-axis mill/turn centre - selling for half the price of a conventional CNC sliding headstock lathe - incorporates a subspindle, C-axis to each spindle. Brochure Available
News from Dugard (12 July 2005)
Most precise CNC lathe to be shown at EMO
Claimed to be the most precise CNC turning machine available on the market - machining to within +/-1 micron - will be shown by Tornos among several innovations at EMO 2005.
News from Tornos Technologies (12 July 2005)
Mill turned parts break turnover ratio
In the first six months of 2005, Unicut Precision has broken through 40 per cent of turnover being created from exporting machined components to Canada, Germany, Malta and the United States.
News from Unicut Precision (12 July 2005)
CK31 Rugged Mobile Computer
New Intermec CK31 Rugged Mobile Computer Simplifies Application Development and Support
News from Intermec Technologies (12 July 2005)
Global Real-Time PIM System
User Application Article International Paper to use Liaison Enterprise Content Director to aid in UCC compliance and connection to office products customers
News from Liaison Technologies, LLC (12 July 2005)
BOC Edwards goes beyond still photographs
User Application Article BOC Edwards goes beyond still photographs to capture products with realistic 3D animations
News from ARTVPS (12 July 2005)
TranscenData joins DTI-funded aerodynamics project
TranscenData Europe has been selected to join Airbus UK, BAE Systems and others as part of the CAST 2 project.
News from TranscenData Europe (12 July 2005)
CoCreate introduces brings performance data
CoCreate Introduces OneSpace Live bringing engineering performance to design reviews for companies everywhere
News from CoCreate Software (12 July 2005)
Dataforth Broadens 8B Family of SCMs
Dataforth Broadens 8B Family of SCMs with 20kHz Bandwidth Modules
News from Impulse (12 July 2005)
SyteLine 7 Gains Significant Momentum
Infor SyteLine 7 Gains Significant Momentum with Manufacturing Markets using enhanced international appeal
News from Infor (12 July 2005)
Butler and Tanner Selects Sanderson
User Application Article Butler and Tanner Selects Print Management Solution from Sanderson
News from Sanderson (12 July 2005)
Software adds systems development dimension
Artisan Software Tools has become an Associate Member of the Automotive Open Systems Architecture (Autosar) development partnership.
News from Artisan Software Tools (12 July 2005)
Texture analyser takes loads up to 4500g
Brookfield recently made the first deliveries of the new digital LFRA Plus texture analyser, developed by Brookfield from the pioneering Boucher electronic gel tester and Metric Stevens
News from Brookfield Viscometers (12 July 2005)
Couplings designed for reliability at low cost
Robust design features combined with low cost on the latest Hoke HQC Quick Couplers now available from Circor Instrumentation include multiple backup O-rings for leak-tight sealing.
News from Circor Instrumentation (12 July 2005)
Jewels produced with CAM software
User Application Article A decade ago, New York jewellery designer Jay Strongwater applied his artistry to home decor items in "Jewels for the Home," a line of collectible jewelled picture frames. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (12 July 2005)
Coating durability tester has particle counter
Dynatek's CDT adds the benefit of dynamic, real-time evaluation of device coating to the proven accelerated durability testing of the Small Vascular Prosthesis and Large Vascular Prosthesis testers.
News from Dynatek Dalta (12 July 2005)
Flowmeters perform with varying viscosity
User Application Article Micro Motion Coriolis flowmeters from Emerson Process Management are being used to control the blending of cattle feed mixtures, improving the end product quality and consistency.
News from Emerson Process Management (12 July 2005)
Iron in cement by photometric titration
With the new 809 Titrando in conjunction with the 610nm Spectrosense electrode, Fe titrations in cement are made easy. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (12 July 2005)
Spectroscopy, LIMS and CDS products rewarded
Thermo Electron has announced that its Grams desktop spectroscopy software is named the 2005 Readers' Choice Award winner for spectroscopy software in an annual survey. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (12 July 2005)
New columns offer outstanding peak shapes
Thermo Electron has announced the introduction of additional columns in the Hypersil Gold family, in addition to the C18 columns already available.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (12 July 2005)
High-speed arbitrary waveform generator card
The CompuGen 4300 from Gage Applied provides four channels of simultaneous data generation capable of outputting analogue signals at a maximum D/A conversion rate of 300 million samples per second.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (12 July 2005)
High-resolution ultrasonic spectroscopy grows
Ultrasonic Scientific, innovator in High-Resolution Ultrasonic Spectroscopy (HR-US) for material analysis, reports significant growth in its commercial applications.
News from Ultrasonic Scientific (12 July 2005)
Testing Metal Detectors With New Products
E-Components and Chains Limited has launched its Detectamet Test Stick for metal detectors for metal detector testing.
News from E-Components and Chains (12 July 2005)
Third Flexo Press For UK Group Enable Consistency
User Application Article Paragon Labels, the UK's largest label manufacturer has taken delivery of its third Edale Alpha flexo press within 18 months of receiving its first machine.
News from Edale (12 July 2005)
Automation counters low-wage fabricators
User Application Article To help counter the threat from low-cost labour countries, a UK fabricator has invested heavily in automation, including n automated welding cell and tower store-fed laser profiler.
News from Motoman Robotics (UK) (11 July 2005)
Multifunctional card for embedded PC released
A fully multifunctional card with PC/104 interface, 16 analogy inputs, one analogy output, two 8-bit digital I/O channels, and a free counter function is said to be a significant breakthrough.
News from Advantech (UK) (11 July 2005)
5000th optical emission spectrometer ordered
Thermo Electron Corporation has received its 5000th customer order for its ARL 3460 Optical Emission Spectrometer from Araucaria long products steel mill of Gerdau in Brazil.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (11 July 2005)
Compact stepping motor drives clip on to bus
Two compact stepping motor drives are just 12mm or 24mm wide, the new drives clip directly into the Beckhoff compact and simple I/O bus terminal system.
News from Hayes Control Systems (11 July 2005)
Product testing and auditing services consolidated
Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services has consolidated and renamed its UK business following the acquisition of AMTAC Laboratories and Technicare Services.
News from Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (11 July 2005)
Standard panels provide complete machine control
Compact standard enclosures provide complete control in nearly any industrial application that utilises variable frequency drives for machine and process control.
News from Danfoss Drives (11 July 2005)
Zebra appoints EMEA channel marketing manager
Zebra Technologies Europe has appointed Marion Obergfell as EMEA channel marketing manager, a new role the company has created to bring a fresh focus to its channel operations.
News from Zebra Technologies (11 July 2005)
Servo- and 'servoed' step-motors catalogued
Catalogue features integrated servos built on traditional high speed brushless SmartMotor servo motor platforms as well as a fully commutated 'servoed' ServoStep step motor platforms.
News from Animatics (11 July 2005)
Push/pull power connector is for high-current use
Push/pull power interface for high-current industrial use requiring IP65/67 protection is based on the innovative push/pull locking mechanism.
News from Harting (11 July 2005)
Blow moulders purchase signals container growth
Consolidated Container Company is embarking on a multimillion-dollar expansion that will include the purchase of multiple Uniloy Milacron blow molding machines.
News from Uniloy Milacron (11 July 2005)
Table saw has soft-start technology
Portable 10in table saw added to a new line of benchtop woodworking tools offers a 25-1/2in x 30in table, the largest on the market, and ripps or crosscuts materials to size.
News from Metabo (11 July 2005)
Ricardo selects LMS for global NVH development
Ricardo has selected LMS Test.Lab intends to deploy over 20 LMS Test.Lab systems for powertrain and full-vehicle NVH engineering at its technical centers in Europe and the USA. Brochure Available
News from LMS International (11 July 2005)
Frameworks and ancillaries produced quickly
Users of the Item MB System can now produce designs for modular aluminium frameworks, guards, conveyors, linear slides and workbenches quickly and effectively. Brochure Available
News from Machine Building Systems (11 July 2005)
Scheduling and DNC demand grows 80%
Seiki Systems's strong application-led portfolio of software packages covering scheduling, DNC and machine monitoring products drew an 80% increase in sales October 2004 - March 2005.
News from Seiki Systems (11 July 2005)
Versatile printers installed in high-speed lines
User Application Article Printer applicators on the high speed packing lines are linked to management information system, enabling label data to be centrally controlled and updated.
News from Weber Marking Systems (11 July 2005)
Case packing lines increase production by 40%
User Application Article Eight case packing lines have increased production by up to 40% and reduced operating staff by 25% at a wallpaper factory and the payback period may be as little as two years.
News from Sealed Air (11 July 2005)
Versatile soldering systems' prices reduced
Versatile soldering, desoldering and rework system handles SMT and through-hole use with one power supply and are offered at significantly reduced costs. Brochure Available
News from OK International (11 July 2005)
Safety controllers have maintenance override
User Application Article Safety-related controllers with maintenance override are monitoring diverse PLT protective equipment in Bayer MaterialScience's new TDA production plant at the Dormagen site. Brochure Available
News from Hima Paul Hildebrandt (11 July 2005)
NaiS becomes Panasonic Electric Works UK
Milton Keynes based Matsushita Electric Works, with its brand name NaiS, has been renamed Panasonic Electric Works UK (PEWUK) and adopts Panasonic as its new brand name.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (11 July 2005)
Advanced Manufacturing Centre previewed
Senior representatives from machine tool and manufacturing technology providers got a preview of the new Northern Technologies Advanced Manufacturing Centre in Burnley.
News from Northern Technologies (11 July 2005)
Panel meter compensates for temperature changes
'Smart' resistance panel meter gives a referenced readout of 'Resistance at 25 deg C' using a precisely calibrated sample of the winding wire as a local reference.
News from London Electronics (11 July 2005)
Networking tool kit operates with PROFINET
The Siemens PROFINET IO stack operates with Digi's NET+Works device networking tool kit - a complete development environment for network enabling embedded devices.
News from Digi International (11 July 2005)
New coding and marking website launched
Website includes the capability to search quickly for Linx products by industry, substrate or product range and the site is a valuable information resource.
News from Linx Printing Technologies (11 July 2005)
Progressive scan colour camera is compact
Ultra-compact progressive scan colour camera features a small form factor perfect for designing into space-sensitive machine vision applications.
News from Toshiba America Information Systems (11 July 2005)
Drives and motors 'Overview' is down-loadable
Technosoft presents a new, comprehensive Product Overview for its intelligent drives and motors, which are software configurable to drive brushless, step, DC or linear motors.
News from Technosoft (11 July 2005)
Flat bed laser doubles up on cutting speed
At 09.00h at the first day of the EMO exhibition, Prima Industrie will unveil a flat bed laser cutting machine cutting over 1000 holes/min - twice that of current machines. Brochure Available
News from Prima Industrie UK (11 July 2005)
Cleaning system boosts cost efficiency
User Application Article Cleanliness, production efficiency and environmental protection are all enhanced by a component cleaning system that handles parts from 60 machines, 30 of which are high volume.
News from MecWash Systems (11 July 2005)
Aerospace parts machine shop replaces solvents
User Application Article Leading aerospace component manufacturing organisation has replaced trichloroethylene-based cleaning with high quality aqueous cleaning for machined aero-engine parts.
News from MecWash Systems (11 July 2005)
Aqueous systems keep washing fume-free
User Application Article Using solvent-based cleaning fluids meant operators had to wait for solvent fumes to dissipate safely, which is why an automotive parts factory switched to aqueous systems.
News from MecWash Systems (11 July 2005)
Aqueous systems wash bikes' cylinder heads
User Application Article Aqueous wash solution recycling systems are helping to achieve cleanliness standards of a maximum of 200 microns particle size and 1 mg total weight per cylinder head.
News from MecWash Systems (11 July 2005)
Formula 1 aqueous cleaning overtakes solvents
User Application Article Aqueous-based component cleaning station cleans off road dust, oil and carbon deposits from engine parts while meeting a high level of environmental commitment.
News from MecWash Systems (11 July 2005)
Oil mist collector suits small machine tools
Extremely compact oil mist collector, with airflow of 180 m3/h, has been designed to meet the growing demand for oil mist removal on very small machine tools.
News from Filtermist International (11 July 2005)
Tactile switches have good visual impact
Visual aesthetics are a key feature of raised and flush mount pushbuttons, indicators, switches, selector switches and key switches for a precise, visual, tactile switching system. Brochure Available
News from EAO (11 July 2005)
Diary note in five years' time: 'saved GBP 1.5m'
User Application Article A GBP 6m turnover UK business has said it will make savings of GBP 1.5m within some five years as a result of investing in a range of manufacturing software.
News from Intuitive (11 July 2005)
Meeting motion control feedback requirements
Technical Background Article Motion control feedback is now widely used in many diverse applications and requirements vary from high accuracy, low speed to low accuracy and high speed. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (11 July 2005)
Effective lubricant management increases sump life
User Application Article An on-site analysis at a major valve manufacturer deemed a minimum sump life of 12 months as easily achievable, as well as eliminating corrosion and surface finish problems.
News from Metalworking Lubricant Services (11 July 2005)
The affordable way to profit from CNC
A retrofittable twin-pallet changer has a positioning repeatability of +/-0.0025mm and can be interfaced quickly and easily with a CNC machine tool. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (11 July 2005)
Smaller 'mini-mill' VMC introduced
In response to customer requests for an even smaller, low cost VMC, a 'mini-mill' is designed for medium to large batch production uses that may require numerous tool changes, Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (11 July 2005)
UK machine tool supplier 'comes of age'
This year XYZ Machine Tools is celebrating 21 years and now has five sites in the UK and in enjoying record sales - such as orders totalling GBP 582,000 from a recently held 'open house'. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (11 July 2005)
SonaSafe Exchange Standby Solution
SonaSafe Exchange Standby Solution enables customers meet Sarbanes-Oxley and HIPAA compliance requirement
News from SonaSoft Corporation (11 July 2005)
Matrikon Participating at IICA Conference
Matrikon is pleased to participate the in Institute of Instrumentation Control and Automation (IICA) conference and exhibition, July 25 - 28, 2005, in Melbourne, Australia. Brochure Available
News from MatrikonOPC (11 July 2005)
Industrial metal detection systems comply
Safeline manufactures specialist products and systems for the detection of metal contaminated products in a wide range of sectors including the food processing, bakery, pharmaceuticals. Brochure Available
News from Seaward Electronic (11 July 2005)
Conference to exchange best experience in control
The Emerson Global Users Exchange Conference scheduled for October 2005 will allow process manufacturers from around the world to share current control and instrumentation ideas and best practices.
News from Emerson Process Management (11 July 2005)
Particle characterization systems displayed
Malvern Instruments will introduce a new particle size and shape analyzer based on image analysis at Powtech 2005. Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (11 July 2005)
Kelvin probes tests high-frequency connectors
The new P822 Series Kelvin coaxial probe from Peak Test Services has been designed specifically to test high-frequency connectors for automotive applications.
News from Peak Test Services (11 July 2005)
pH meter traceability and data documentation
Sartorius has announced the introduction of two new products, the Docu-pHMeter and DocuClip, that offer unique features for the documentation of data from pH testing. Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK (11 July 2005)
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