News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 31 July
to Saturday 6 August 2005
Palletising robot has interactive graphics
The windows based touch screen control panel on a palletising robot has an interactive graphic display helps the operator select the best stacking pattern and download it to the robot.
News from Webster Griffin ( 5 August 2005)
Laser calibration system enhances imaging
User Application Article Laser interferometer measurement system verifies the performance of X-Y movement stages specified with positional movements of 5 microns and positional accuracy of 0.05 microns. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 5 August 2005)
Machine vision software representative appointed
MVTec - a leading international supplier of software tools for machine vision - has appointed Lambda Photometrics as its represenative in the UK and Ireland. Brochure Available
News from Lambda ( 5 August 2005)
USB modules sample large number of inputs
High Performance USB modules offer both the OEM and end-users the opportunity to sample the large number of inputs required in their application.
News from Data Translation ( 5 August 2005)
Market assessment identifies NC education leader
The latest NC Software and Related Services Market Assessment from CIMdata, establishes Pathtrace as the leading supplier in terms of seats shipped to the education market in 2004.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems ( 5 August 2005)
Pathtrace reports record results for 2004-05
Pathtrace has announced that it achieved record sales and profits for its financial year ending in June 2005, ending the fiscal year with a new record for monthly sales in June.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems ( 5 August 2005)
Assessing broadband support for manufacturing
Ten UK manufacturing companies have agreed to take part in a Government-funded pilot study promoting the business benefits of broadband internet connectivity.
News from Northern Technologies ( 5 August 2005)
Conveyor drive replacement cost reduced
User Application Article Smd drives have cut the cost of replacement by half for a seized packaging conveyor control system as well as increasing flexibility of the line thanks to finer speed control. Brochure Available
News from Lenze-ACTech ( 5 August 2005)
Bonding fasteners are now chrome-free
In line with the EU's recent RoHS Directive, BigHead Bonding Fasteners has now standardised on a new chrome-free zinc-passive finish for its mild steel range of bonding fasteners.
News from Bighead Bonding Fasteners ( 5 August 2005)
Demand for moulding machines in Iran surges
Iran's plastics processing industry is growing rapidly and according to VDMA figures, German exports of machinery and systems to Iran were worth over EUR 90 million during 2004.
News from Krauss-Maffei (UK) ( 5 August 2005)
Sports motorcycle manufacturer welds digitally
User Application Article Digitally controlled arc welding power sources used across a range of steels and alloys at a motorcycle factory are producing highest quality, minimal rework and barely any spatter.
News from TPS-Fronius ( 5 August 2005)
High resolution infrared camera rentable in USA
A compact infrared camera with a true, built-in 320 x 240 pixel array, providing four times the resolution of any hand-held camera its size and in its price range, is now available for rental in the U Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 5 August 2005)
Full service EMS solution
Customers of Jaltek Systems, now have access to a seamless service stretching from electronic product concept and design right through to high volume low cost assembly and systems integration.
News from Jaltek Systems ( 5 August 2005)
Robot Millennium integrated with Autodesk Revit
RoboBAT integrates Robot Millennium with Autodesk Revit Structure software
News from ISS/RoboBAT ( 5 August 2005)
Reqio selected to manage Product Information
User Application Article Caterforce, in partnership with Udex, selects Reqio to manage its Product Information.
News from Reqio Ltd ( 5 August 2005)
SumTotal To Acquire Pathlore Software Corp
SumTotal Systems and Pathlore Software have announced the signing of a definitive agreement for SumTotal to acquire Pathlore for approximately $47 million.
News from SumTotal Systems ( 5 August 2005)
WebEx buys Intranets.com for 25m GBP
On-Demand Collaboration Leaders Combine and offer Complete Real-Time and Asynchronous Web Collaboration Solutions
News from WebEx ( 5 August 2005)
LED backlighting key to robust, LCD panels
Two new 4.7-inch and a quarter VGA displays from Trident combine white LED backlighting for low power operation and a wide operating temperature range
News from Trident Microsystems ( 5 August 2005)
In Touch with Patients
User Application Article An entertainment and communication terminal developed by Trident will allow hospital patients to keep in touch with friends and family, watch television and browse the web from their beds.
News from Trident Microsystems ( 5 August 2005)
Unattended payment terminal
Unattended payment terminal makes use of Chip and PIN to boost retail sales revenue and efficiency
News from Trident Microsystems ( 5 August 2005)
Ansoft to Present at IEEE EMC Symposium
Ansoft to Present at IEEE EMC Symposium on Wednesday, August 10, 1:30-4:30 pm in Chicago, Illinois at the Navy Pier Convention Centre
News from Ansoft Europe ( 5 August 2005)
AutoManager Meridian implemented in Russia
User Application Article Large Russian Civil Engineering Company Implements Cyco AutoManager Meridian
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions ( 5 August 2005)
Ping Fu leading businesswoman
Ping Fu of Raindrop Geomagic selected as leading businesswoman in NC's Triangle
News from Geomagic ( 5 August 2005)
4/8-Port Wide Temperature Serial Cards
Korenix Launches World's First 4/8-Port Wide Temperature Serial Cards
News from Korenix Technology ( 5 August 2005)
Nexcom Blade Servers - a cut above the rest.
Nexcom has launched its most versatile blade server to date with the introduction of the new HS416A. Brochure Available
News from Nexcom UK ( 5 August 2005)
I ntelligent power modules distributed
Agile Systems today announced an agreement with LG Motion to expand its distribution into the United Kingdom.
News from Agile Systems ( 5 August 2005)
Samples and work progress tracking
Autoscribe Sample Tracker is a system that enables users to track the progress of samples and work and provides benefits that include greatly simplifies management by tracking work and samples Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe ( 5 August 2005)
Configurable COTS with LIMS
Autoscribe's Matrix LIMS is a GAMP Category 4 Configurable Software Package. Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe ( 5 August 2005)
Two megapixel analogue machine vision camera
The CV-A2 is a machine vision camera based on a 1/1.8" (close to 1/2") format CCD image sensor (Sony ICX274AL) and housed in JAI's standard 29(w) x 44(h) x 66(l) mm A-series housing.
News from JAI ( 5 August 2005)
Transducers address high-current applications
LEM has introduced two new members of its IT family of current transducers to address high-current applications.
News from LEM UK ( 5 August 2005)
Digital force gauges remodelled
Mecmesin has announced the launch of new versions of their Advanced Force Gauge (AFG) and Basic Force Gauge (BFG). Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin ( 5 August 2005)
Determination of labile copper in sea water
Spectroscopic methods can only determine the total concentrations of metals but with voltammetry it is additionally possible to differentiate between the different oxidation states of copper. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 5 August 2005)
Rapid salmonella test revalidated
The Oxoid Salmonella Rapid Test (OSRT, product code FR0201A) has been successfully revalidated and approved for use. Brochure Available
News from Oxoid ( 5 August 2005)
Separation of retinol and retinyl esters
A new application note is available free of charge from Selerity Technologies to describe the improvements in separation time and performance by using sub-ambient temperatures.
News from Selerity Technologies ( 5 August 2005)
Conference for laboratory informatics
Thermo Electron the leader in laboratory information management systems, has scheduled its annual users meeting and laboratory informatics conference.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific ( 5 August 2005)
Prototype success for students
The Oxford Brookes Formula Student Automotive Engineering team has defended its UK champions title, finishing 3rd in the UK and 15th overall out of 69 competitors.
News from 3T RPD ( 5 August 2005)
Catering And Retail Market Contract Packing Deal
CERT has won a contract to provide contract packing services to Amefa (UK).
News from CERT Group ( 5 August 2005)
Packaging Friendly Press's Technology Award
KBA has won the Printing Industries of America and Graphic Arts Technical Foundation Intertech Technology Award for its Rapida 205 superlarge sheetfed press.
News from KBA ( 5 August 2005)
Press Differentiates Pack Firm From Competition
Trojan Litho, a Seattle (USA) packaging printer, has purchased a size six Rapida 142 eight-colour sheetfed press with coater and hybrid UV capabilities.
News from KBA ( 5 August 2005)
Packaging Friendly Press's Technology Award
KBA has won the Printing Industries of America and Graphic Arts Technical Foundation Intertech Technology Award for its Rapida 205 superlarge sheetfed press.
News from KBA ( 5 August 2005)
Press Differentiates Pack Firm From Competition
Trojan Litho, a Seattle (USA) packaging printer, has purchased a size six Rapida 142 eight-colour sheetfed press with coater and hybrid UV capabilities.
News from KBA ( 5 August 2005)
Handling and Sorting Robots At PPMA Show
KUKA Automation and Robotics' new palletising robots will be showing off their handling and sorting capabilities at the PPMA Show at Birmingham's NEC (UK) from September 27-29. Brochure Available
News from KUKA Automation + Robotics ( 5 August 2005)
Pallet Load Protector Helps Oxfam In Sudan
User Application Article Palletcap, the bright yellow cone used to protect vulnerable freight, is about to play a part in the relief of suffering in Africa.
News from Palletcap ( 5 August 2005)
Re-Usable Foams Protect Fragile Components
A zero waste packaging environment is said to be the holy grail of the automotive industry. Brochure Available
News from Zotefoams ( 5 August 2005)
Safety eyewear available with reading magnifiers
Uvex is expanding its extensive lens assortment for Uvex FitLogic safety eyewear to include a selection of reading magnifiers.
News from Uvex ( 5 August 2005)
Bagging machine also seals at 80 bags/min
A bagging machine bags and seals a range of bag sizes at up to 80 bags/min and makes pack size changes possible in less than 2 min. Brochure Available
News from Automated Packaging Systems ( 5 August 2005)
UK agent appointed for specialty lubricants
German specialty lubricants manufacturer OKS has appointed United Kingdom distributor Godiva Bearings as their distribution partner.
News from OKS Spezialschmierstoffe ( 4 August 2005)
Mill/turn and machining centres go on show
Latest mill/turn centres to be shown at EMO include a multi-tasking VTL-style machine for large diameter workpieces and has a tilting spindle and rotary table ito machine multiple workpiece faces. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK ( 4 August 2005)
Wrapping machine can be changed in three minutes
Wrapping machine wrapper redefines traditional shrink packaging equipment having features like its plug-and-play in-feed modules, which can be changed over in as little as three minutes.
News from Sealed Air ( 4 August 2005)
Automation products sourced on-line
Festo has launched a new online procurement facility that incorporates an Online Shop, Online Catalogue, and easy access to CAD models, direct from the website. Brochure Available
News from Festo ( 4 August 2005)
Rodless cylinders provide shock free transfer
Rodless cylinders with an electric motor attached are claimed to be perfect for high precision, shock free, transfer applications from one point to another.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 4 August 2005)
Electro-pneumatic positioner is electronic
Electronically-controlled electro-pneumatic positioner can be used with either single or double acting actuators, and has a current output option for remote actuator position detection.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 4 August 2005)
One display provides multi sensor performance
Latest easy to read single digital flow rate monitors for use with SMC's range of flow rate sensors, can operate with up to four different sensors.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 4 August 2005)
Range of rotary joints have more options
Accommodating sixteen air circuits in a highly innovative spiral port arrangement, a rotary joint offers even more connectability and subsequent choice of tube direction.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 4 August 2005)
One control concept suits all laser machines
Rofin have developed a new all-in-one control concept which may be used for the majority of products offered by all three groups within Rofin - so simplifying user training. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK ( 4 August 2005)
Machine tool filter keeps oils clear
Machine tool filter system provides one micron absolute filtration and is claimed to be the only filter system which can offer less than 3 micron filterability and produce crystal clear oil.
News from Oel-Held (UK) ( 4 August 2005)
Medical parts maker replaces 'trich' effectively
User Application Article A hot power washer, using safe aqueous cleaning technology was selected as the ideal cost effective answer to replace trichloroethylene solvents for cleaning machined components. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 4 August 2005)
Vision sensors check laser weld quality
User Application Article Industrial vision sensors check for laser weld imperfections - such as porosity - in spliced car body panel blanks after the pressing operation, but before any value is added in assembly.
News from Cognex UK ( 4 August 2005)
Seiki Systems names chief executive
Spreading the use and benefits of manufacturing software based solutions is how Seiki Systems of Brighton describes the appointment of David Moody in a new role as chief executive.
News from Seiki Systems ( 4 August 2005)
Machine tool supplier strengthens back-up
UK agent for Index, Traub and Hermle, Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools, has created the new position of operations manager - Aftersales and has given the job to Alan Rines.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools ( 4 August 2005)
Latest arc and resistance welding techniques shown
With their lower weight and high specific power, fully-digital arc welding power sources are setting new standards in their performance category, as to be demonstrated at 'Schweissen und Schneiden'.
News from TPS-Fronius ( 4 August 2005)
Image acquisition board synchronises cameras
Engineers building machine vision systems now can trigger and synchronise multiple IEEE 1394 (FireWire) cameras without requiring additional digital I/O or custom circuitry. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 4 August 2005)
Sheet metalwork and fabrication with full services
Brent Precision is a sheet metalwork and fabrication specialist offering design and manufacturing solutions across a wide range of industry sectors incorporating domestic, commercial and industrial.
News from Brent Precision ( 4 August 2005)
Arbortext helps DaimlerChrysler
User Application Article By using Arbortext to publish its parts catalogue, the Mopar division of DaimlerChrysler has reduced five months from Mopar's production time while saving on overall production costs.
News from Arbortext ( 4 August 2005)
Morphosis Wins 2005 BE Award
Wayne L Morse US Courthouse Named Top Project in "Building: BIM for Architecture, Public Building" Category
News from Bentley Systems ( 4 August 2005)
From traditional line art to vector line art
User Application Article IsoDraw has tools that can help generate outer contours, offsets, and allow you to create line styles and pens that are used frequently as templates to aid in the production of quality line art.
News from Itedo Software ( 4 August 2005)
Technical illustrations for Bosch Rexroth
User Application Article Graphic design company TGG creates technical illustrations for Bosch Rexroth AG using IsoDraw CADprocess
News from Itedo Software ( 4 August 2005)
Technical Illustration at Viking
User Application Article The introduction of IsoDraw CADprocess enabled Viking to optimize its documentation processes and thereby fulfil its high quality requirements efficiently.
News from Itedo Software ( 4 August 2005)
DVR Capture Card with Scode Video
Taiwan Commate Computer has announced a Scode IP Video Surveillance System to meet the needs of local video surveillance and the new age of IP video surveillance
News from Taiwan Commate Computer Inc ( 4 August 2005)
Trident Win Hitachi Design and Distribution Awards
Trident has been named as the winner of Hitachi's STN and TFT design-in awards for 2004/2005.
News from Trident Microsystems ( 4 August 2005)
High quality displays for traffic management
Trident has added a new range of LCD monitors for air traffic control (ATC) applications enabling ATC centres to upgrade to a high performance, space saving LCD solution.
News from Trident Microsystems ( 4 August 2005)
Trident's Display Portfolio expanded
Trident has added the Powertip range of LCD modules and panels to its franchised portfolio of LCD solutions.
News from Trident Microsystems ( 4 August 2005)
Remote access to flood forecasts
FloodWorks version 4.5 adopts thin client architecture to enable access to its flood forecasts by all stakeholders via the web.
News from Wallingford Software ( 4 August 2005)
Software Enables Dynamic Materials Testing
Nexygen MT control and data analysis software and Ondio application builder software allows Lloyd Instruments' universal testing machines to be used in dynamic materials testing applications.
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 4 August 2005)
McGuffie Brunton Takes Full Control of Syspro
McGuffie Brunton has agreed to acquire the remaining 50% of Syspro
News from K3 Business Technology Group ( 4 August 2005)
Monitoring with bioluminescence
Technology developments in ATP bioluminescence have enabled Hygiena International to introduce its systemSURE II monitoring system.
News from Hygiena International ( 4 August 2005)
Determination of water in hair
Technical Background Article Historically the analysis of water in hair was not only time consuming but very inaccurate. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 4 August 2005)
Chromotography with low power consumption
At only 100 watts, the Metrohm IC system's power consumption corresponds to that of a light bulb. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 4 August 2005)
Hidden talent reveals tearooms
Dave Penny, Managing Director of Peak Test Services, has revealed a literary talent by writing and publishing an informative cycling book entitled 'Fifty of Northumbria's cyclist friendly tearooms'.
News from Peak Test Services ( 4 August 2005)
Portable laser gauge on line at auto maker
User Application Article Land Rover has put into development the GapGun3 portable laser gauge to enhance vehicle build process and geometric quality.
News from Third Dimension Software ( 4 August 2005)
Prototypes produced for smoke detectors
User Application Article 3T produced SLS prototypes of the buzzer housings for a smoke detector for Sprue Aegis and, when tested and compared with the real mouldings, the results were very pleasing.
News from 3T RPD ( 4 August 2005)
Laboratory system applications rewarded
Waters has announced that Apotex, a leading Canadian pharmaceutical company, is the 2005 recipient of the company's Pioneer Award.
News from Waters ( 4 August 2005)
Organic Products Turn To Bio-Degradeable Seals
Viscose Closures has reported that it is noticing significantly increasing demand for its products from the flourishing organic products sector.
News from Viscose Closures Ltd ( 4 August 2005)
Versatile thermal imager is mobile 'phone size
Incorporated into a low-cost, mobile 'phone-sized thermal imager are fingertip controls, high quality thermal and visual images, on-board image processing and a large memory. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International ( 3 August 2005)
Missler Software stays with Parasolid engine
After a comprehensive evaluation, Missler Software has renewed its long-term commitment to Parasolid as the geometry engine for its TopSolid and GOelan CAD/CAM product lines.
News from Missler Software ( 3 August 2005)
ITW Devcon appoints two UK adhesive distributors
ITW Devcon has appointed two leading industrial adhesive suppliers Techsil and Ellsworth Adhesives as distributors for some of the most powerful adhesives throughout the UK.
News from ITW Devcon ( 3 August 2005)
Labelling software now includes RFID capability
Latest labelling software adds Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) smart label encoding capabilities to traditional label design and printing functionality.
News from Weber Marking Systems ( 3 August 2005)
Analogue servo driver is smallest yet
Miniature servo amplifiers are designed for brushed and brushless rotary or linear servo motors and incorporate custom mixed analogue and digital ICs and a hybrid power stage.
News from Motion Control Products ( 3 August 2005)
Process controller has latest technologies
Process controller has latest analogue technology, programmability to international standards, connectivity to current field buses and a variety of tools at the MS Windows interface. Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK ( 3 August 2005)
Honeywell to acquire Lebow Corporation
Honeywell has announced an agreement to acquire Lebow Corporation, a leading manufacturer of automotive and aerospace force and torque sensors, and load cells.
News from Honeywell Control Systems - Sensing and Control ( 3 August 2005)
Vacuum chucks act as 'hovercraft conveyor'
User Application Article Using vacuum chuck modules 'in reverse' so as to speak, solved an awkward handling problem by allowing a 'hover' conveyor to be constructed at an economical price.
News from Witte Gerätebau, Horst ( 3 August 2005)
Fixture enables machining of pre-formed sheets
User Application Article Special fixture developed for clamping pre-formed aluminium sheets during machining enables manufacture of lightest possible fuselage parts without any loss of quality.
News from Witte Gerätebau, Horst ( 3 August 2005)
Advanced penetrating oil has freezing action
Penetrating spray is designed to quickly release severely corroded ferrous metal fasteners, and it out performs 'ordinary' penetrating sprays on regular to severe corrosion by up to 10x.
News from CRC Industries UK Ltd ( 3 August 2005)
Online industrial safety service launched
Online industrial safety service provides health and safety advice across a range of UK sectors including the automotive industries and general welding and metal cutting usage.
News from BOC ( 3 August 2005)
Training is essential for competence management
A four-day City and Guilds accredited Machinery Safety Course is designed to provide attendees with the knowledge that will help them to demonstrate competency in machinery safety.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 3 August 2005)
Korean company's machine tool exports to double
Multi-million dollar plans have been announced by Hyundai-Kia Machine, which predicts that over the next two years machine tool exports will double to in excess of $200 million. Brochure Available
News from Dugard ( 3 August 2005)
Screw jacks described multi-lingually
Multi-lingual catalogue printed with English, French and German languages covers both metric machine screw and metric ball screw jacks up to 1000kN capacity. Brochure Available
News from Power Jacks ( 3 August 2005)
Safety controller communicates via fieldbus
Exercise demonstrated how easy it is to incorporate a Pilz PNOZmulti safety controller within an automation system based on a Mitsubishi Q-series PLC and a CC-Link industrial fieldbus.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 3 August 2005)
Manipulator and turnover stands handle panels
User Application Article Special purpose manipulator and turnover stands are used for the manipulation of both roof and floor chassis in a range of steel framed volumetric building modules.
News from Brixworth Engineering Co ( 3 August 2005)
Laser scanning beats CMMs on cylinder heads
User Application Article Laser scanning system is allowing an automotive OEM to measure and inspect cast cylinder heads in-line in a fraction of the time of a conventional CMM based system.
News from Nextec Technologies ( 3 August 2005)
Fabrication challenges overcome on major sculpture
User Application Article One of Europe's largest heavy engineering shops overcame complex welding and fabrication challenges when building the 'B of the Bang' sculpture for Manchester, UK.
News from DavyMarkham ( 3 August 2005)
Narrow footprint VMCs and HMCs offer more capacity
'Ultra Narrow footprint' VMCs and HMCs that use of a polar co-ordinate axis control system allow much larger components to be machined, when compared with 'conventional' designs. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK ( 3 August 2005)
Machine tool sales climb for Trumpf
Machine tool builder reports sales growth of about 14% and incoming orders growth of 12% for the 2004-5 fiscal year, while its UK company says its turnover rose by 16% in the same period. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf ( 3 August 2005)
Following SW acquisition, EMAG adds on Koepfer
The gear hobbing specialist Koepfer has become part of the EMAG Group, an acquisition which adds to the Group's aim of supplying complete process systems for manufacturing. Brochure Available
News from Emag UK ( 3 August 2005)
ABAS Software AG 11 % increase in sales in 2004
The overall performance of the Karlsruhe software manufacturer, ABAS rose by 11 % to EUR 7,802,000 in 2004.
News from ABAS Software AG ( 3 August 2005)
Abas ERP wins Linux award
The "Hong Kong Linux Business Adoption Award 2005" goes to the German ERP system
News from ABAS Software AG ( 3 August 2005)
Chip-man Technologies continues to expand
Automated cell analysis specialist moves to new facilities, recruits UK Sales Manager and commences Cell-IQ evaluations across Europe
News from Chip-Man Technologies ( 3 August 2005)
Renderpipe plug-in available from September
ART VPS announces RenderPipe support for hardware-accelerated global illumination
News from ARTVPS ( 3 August 2005)
New 15" touchscreen Zevo smart terminal
Self-contained smart terminal supports point of sale and point of information
News from Trident Microsystems ( 3 August 2005)
Trident Unveils New European Website
Trident has unveiled the company's enhanced and improved website, www.trident-uk.co.uk, to provide easy access to product information and design and development services.
News from Trident Microsystems ( 3 August 2005)
New, Wide Format, A4 Printer Mechanism
New, Wide Format, A4 Printer Mechanism for Medical Instruments and Wide Format Kiosk Applications
News from Trident Microsystems ( 3 August 2005)
Visiprise Receives $16 Million in New Funding
Information generated from Visiprise Manufacturing will be critical to improved manufacturing efficiency.
News from Visiprise ( 3 August 2005)
New Embedded CPU Board
Nexcom have expanded their range of high-performance embedded CPU boards with the introduction of the new EBC 573. Brochure Available
News from Nexcom UK ( 3 August 2005)
LinuxWorld Conference and Expo
IDG World Expo is set to host the UK's one and only Linux and Open Source technology trade event this year at Olympia, London 5-6th October 2005
News from Turret Group ( 3 August 2005)
Topio set for mission-critical recovery
Tests Demonstrate Remote Recovery of Data in Seconds, from Across the SAN Fabric
News from Topio ( 3 August 2005)
Simulator aimed at Linux design verification
Aldec, a pioneer in mixed-language simulation and advanced design tools for FPGA and ASIC devices, has released Riviera-SNA (Simulator for Networking Applications).
News from Aldec ( 3 August 2005)
Integrated mask design inspection and repair tool
KLA-Tencor and Aprio Technologies have announced their intent to collaborate on the development of an integrated advanced mask design inspection and repair tool.
News from Aprio Technologies ( 3 August 2005)
Optical components manufacturer's results
Bookham, a leading provider of optical components, modules and subsystems, has announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2005, ended July 2, 2005.
News from Bookham ( 3 August 2005)
Due dilligence from metal detector
The CEIA THS/FB metal detection system is an easy route to ensuring due diligence in the detection of metal contaminates in food products.
News from Constant Instruments ( 3 August 2005)
Engraving software makes money - literally
User Application Article A gradual transition from traditional methods to computerised design and manufacturing with Delcam's ArtCAM Pro engraving software has allowed the UK's Royal Mint to cut its lead times. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 3 August 2005)
Ribbons cut for precision infrared optics
Janos Technology celebrated the grand opening of their new facility in Keene, New Hampshire with Governor John Lynch officiating at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
News from Janos Technology ( 3 August 2005)
Machine tool touch probes prove right prescription
User Application Article Colorado Springs' (USA) Tech Machine combines probing, toolsetting, calibration and pallet fixturing technologies in an automated, quick part-setup and machining system. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 3 August 2005)
Packaging Print Technology At Print '05
At Print '05 in Chicago (USA) KBA and its Vermont-based US subsidiary, KBA North America Sheetfed Division, will be showcasing its packaging market technology and integrated workflows on stand 4045.
News from KBA ( 3 August 2005)
Packaging Print Technology At Print '05
At Print '05 in Chicago (USA) KBA and its Vermont-based US subsidiary, KBA North America Sheetfed Division, will be showcasing its packaging market technology.
News from KBA ( 3 August 2005)
Turn the PC into a communication centre
Event notification software turns any PC into a communications command centre and can monitor an entire network 24/7, ensuring constant communication with the automation system.
News from Invensys ( 2 August 2005)
Ultrasonic system checks tube coatings
Ultrasonic measuring system reliably measures the intact condition of the PVDF barrier layer and the correctness of inner and outer diameters of a three-layer gasoline tube.
News from iNOEX ( 2 August 2005)
Low voltage cables offered for manufacturing
Medium sized cable manufacturing group has much experience in the design and production of power, control, electronics, machine tool and custom cables for low voltage applications.
News from In2Connect ( 2 August 2005)
Service checks up on overseas requirements
Service ensures that the legal requirements of a target product market are identified as many countries outside the EU have some type of compulsory product testing and certification scheme.
News from TUV Rheinland UK ( 2 August 2005)
Advanced imaging, visualisation offered to SMEs
A range of engineering services offer some of the most advanced imaging and visualisation technologies in the world for the first time to small and medium sized businesses.
News from Vin Technology Services ( 2 August 2005)
Five-axis scanning performed at high speed on CMM
A new enabling technology that will allow highly accurate, ultra high speed five-axis scanning measurement on CMMs will be among many developments on show at the UK's INSPEX show. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 2 August 2005)
Measurement systems are now on Russian website
Russian language website contains the full range of Renishaw products, including CMM probe systems, touch probes and laser tool setters for CNC machine tools. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 2 August 2005)
Bag sealing system raises packaging productivity
Latest version of its high performance CRH rotary bag and continuous film sealing system is economical and safe alternative to hot air and band sealing machines.
News from Ceetak ( 2 August 2005)
High plastics purity tubing welded cleanly
Plastics welding system that offers faster weld times, increased weld identification and traceability, improved durability, and ease of use produces a smooth interior surface at the weld.
News from FCX Performance ( 2 August 2005)
Novel graphic operator interface to be shown
Novel 'Weld Profile Prediction Imagery' presents what is claimed to be a new dimension to orbital welding operator interface with its easy to interpret graphical operator interface.
News from Orbimatic ( 2 August 2005)
Control system upgrades materials oven
User Application Article Custom-designed control system for an oven processing hazardous materials allows on-going safe operation of an otherwise obsolescent piece of equipment. Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies ( 2 August 2005)
Hipermoulding project makes good progress
The European Hipermoulding consortium held its second joint meeting and the project is now starting to produce results, particularly in terms of the research being undertaken.
News from GTMA ( 2 August 2005)
LED display units help ensure quality
User Application Article Interfaced into control systems the LED display units have helped ensure the end-users in the rubber industry continue to produce quality rubber compounds for use in tyres and technical goods.
News from Vision-Text Messagemaker ( 2 August 2005)
Monitored soft start dump valves prevent damage
Soft start valve allows a controlled increase of pressure, which supplies downstream equipment, reducing the possibility of damage due to rapid pressurisation.
News from Norgren ( 2 August 2005)
Ballbar backs up Six Sigma and Lean needs
User Application Article Ballbar used for both diagnosis and predictive maintenance to keep machine tools running and producing to specification and provides vital benefits to Six Sigma quality and Lean efficiencies. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 2 August 2005)
Machine tool touch probes kill scrap
User Application Article Strategic application of machine tool touch probes demolishes high scrap rates - formerly 50%, now zero - and brings down labor costs for medical parts manufacturer. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 2 August 2005)
Powerful panel PC is extremely rugged
A powerful industry-grade Panel PC equipped with a 17in SXGA LCD and a superior Intel Pentium 4 processor is extremely rugged and ideal for many industrial applications.
News from Impulse ( 2 August 2005)
Data Translation names UK sales manager
Data Translation has appointed Neil Chapman as UK sales manager and he will head up the UK operations of the worldwide Data Translation organisation, which is headquartered in the USA.
News from Data Translation ( 2 August 2005)
Digital automation platform described
Updated brochure reflects improvements and additions to a digital automation platform and detailed sections include cost saving capabilities of motion and machine control systems. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech ( 2 August 2005)
Miniature hollow-shaft servo actuators have power
A range of miniature hollow-shaft servo actuators, includes what may be the world's smallest servo actuator, delivering 1.8Nm of torque from an integrated AC motor, gearbox and encoder.
News from Harmonic Drive UK ( 2 August 2005)
India and China favoured by UK manufacturers
British manufacturers will continue ditching their UK, EU and North American suppliers in favour of parts and materials from China and India, according to new research just out.
News from Manufacturer Live ( 2 August 2005)
What sort of bonding is used in your factory?
Technical Background Article You may also be unaware of many of the performance benefits and subsequent cost savings that can be achieved by the introduction of high-performance adhesives. Brochure Available
News from Permabond ( 2 August 2005)
Sodick EDM consumables in EU overtake USA
The demand for Sodick EDM consumables in Europe is growing so fast that it has now overtaken the USA to become Sodick's number one market outside Japan.
News from Sodi-Tech edm ( 2 August 2005)
Making the move to solids on the shopfloor
In the past, solids machining was only for the large corporations, such as those in the aerospace and automotive sectors; now today, solids machining is affordable and available to everyone.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems ( 2 August 2005)
World's fastest trotary transfer machine claimed
Producing the world's fastest rotary transfer machine able to produce parts at a rate up to 500/minute, Mikron has on offer a wide range of modular rotary and linear transfer systems.
News from Mikron Machining Technology ( 2 August 2005)
Direct thrust pneumatic presses introduced
A range of dual purpose and direct thrust pneumatic presses can be applied to assembly and press work, riveting, cutting, crimping, bending and forming.
News from SMV Presses (UK) ( 2 August 2005)
Manufacturing management software enhanced
Enhanced manufacturing management software for manufacturers and toolmakers will help companies achieve better transparency, shorter delivery times and improved cost control.
News from Sescoi International ( 2 August 2005)
Enhanced COBOL Interoperability
Acucorp's extend7 Features Enhanced COBOL Interoperability with Java, C and C++ and also includes support for distributed IBM CICS and other COBOL dialects.
News from Acucorp Inc. ( 2 August 2005)
Employees plead - Don't keep us in the dark
User Application Article Autoglass' Customer Contact Centre at Cardington is to install a revolutionary, eye-catching Lumin screen which delivers a wide range of vital information to all operatives simultaneously
News from Ascot Systems (UK) Ltd ( 2 August 2005)
Partnership to make learning relevant to business
Tata Interactive Systems has concluded a partnership agreement with the Netherlands-based consultancy Scientafix.
News from TATA Interactive Systems ( 2 August 2005)
Institute of Direct Marketing turns to Trainer1
User Application Article The Institute of Direct Marketing (IDM) has commissioned e-learning specialist Trainer1 to develop and produce e-learning materials relating to its professional qualifications programme.
News from Trainer1 ( 2 August 2005)
Trainer1 to augment Lectora's functionality
User Application Article E-learning specialist Trainer1 has revealed that it is making a wide range of tools available to enhance the functionality and capability of the Lectora e-learning authoring tool.
News from Trainer1 ( 2 August 2005)
Refurbished computers for the developing world
Technical Background Article Digital Links International, a not for profit organisation, is urging businesses to check they are complying with new Hazardous Waste Regulations that came into force on 16 July 2005.
News from Digital Links International ( 2 August 2005)
Information flow improved at spring water company.
User Application Article Aqua Direct has adopted Wesupply to share real-time visibility of demand and fulfilment information with a major soft drinks manufacturer Brochure Available
News from WeSupply.com ( 2 August 2005)
An industry under pressure
User Application Article Lear Corporation's Ford Division for Europe has engaged Wesupply to help them manage the complex and demanding supply chain issues of the automotive industry. Brochure Available
News from WeSupply.com ( 2 August 2005)
Making money with Delcam's ArtCAM Pro
User Application Article Delcam's ArtCAM Pro engraving software has allowed the UK's Royal Mint to cut its lead times to at least half of the times needed previously. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 2 August 2005)
Fanless Intel Celeron M Embedded Boxer PC
Due to the growing popularity from the IPC market, AAEON Technology has now introduced the newest Boxer Control PC, the AEC-6850.
News from Impulse ( 2 August 2005)
Firewire imaging and multicamera concept
User Application Article Based on Scorpion's firewire imaging and multicamera concept Repant is getting sufficient information from four to six cameras at different angles and positions to solve the company's problem.
News from Digital Inspection Systems ( 2 August 2005)
Small volume shear cell for rheometer
At Powtech 2005 Freeman Technology will introduce a new accessory for the company's FT4 Powder Rheometer.
News from Freeman Technology ( 2 August 2005)
Infection control teams receive awards
The winners of the Oxoid Infection Control Team of the Year Awards recently received their prizes at a celebratory dinner in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK. Brochure Available
News from Oxoid ( 2 August 2005)
3D scanner for dental CAD/CAM applications
Renishaw is showing Incise, its new 3D scanner for dental CAD/CAM applications, which includes software for checking the accuracy of dental frameworks. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 2 August 2005)
Containment addresses a variety of hazards
Anachem is addressing the containment of hazardous vapours and airborne contaminants, and providing containment for working with hazardous biological, pathological and chemical materials.
News from a1-safetech ( 2 August 2005)
Noise meters are economical and easy to use
Anachem is introducing a brand new range of economical, easy-to-use calibrators that measure noise levels in the workplace and identify worker exposure levels.
News from a1-safetech ( 2 August 2005)
Cost-effective detection of 500+ gases and vapours
The Gastec detection tube system, available from Anachem, provides employees with a high-quality, portable device that gives an instant, precise on-the-spot reading within hazardous environments.
News from a1-safetech ( 2 August 2005)
Gassonic Observer installed on North Sea platforms
User Application Article Less than six months after its introduction, the patent-pending Gassonic Observer from Danish manufacturer Innova Gassonic has been successfully installed on several platforms in the North Sea.
News from Gassonic A/S ( 2 August 2005)
Gore-Tex Airlock meets fire services high standard
User Application Article Vienna airport fire service chooses Gore-Tex Airlock following over two years of testing and modifying their protective workwear.
News from Gore and Associates ( 2 August 2005)
Server connects devices via an Ethernet
Device server connect a single peripheral with a software-selectable serial interface (EIA RS-232/422/485), such as a scanner, printer or digital camera, over Ethernet to a central server. Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies ( 1 August 2005)
Stepmotors with encoders withstand wash-down
Stepmotors for wash down applications are fitted as standard with a 16000 count/rev encoder and shaft seal is included to extend the IP65 rating to the shaft.
News from QuickSilver Controls ( 1 August 2005)
Cleaver performs easy fibre fusion splicing
More compact, lightweight and easier to handle a high precision fibre cleaver is less user dependant with its preloaded spring action providing reliable repeatability results.
News from Fujikura Europe ( 1 August 2005)
Hoods and housings upgraded to meet IP67
Thermoplastics connector hoods and housings and all metal versions when used in conjunction with a sealing fixing screw now meet IP67 protection requirements.
News from Harting ( 1 August 2005)
Monitoring and targeting manage energy better
Technical Background Article Flowmeters do not save energy or money, they merely provide measurement data - it is what is done with the data that is important, says Wes Allen, and analysis tools are needed. Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser ( 1 August 2005)
Water ultrafiltration systems remove colloids
Ultrafiltration systems that provide flow rates of 5-100m3/h pre-treat of mains water, in particular for the removal of colloids from heavily contaminated raw waters.
News from Purite ( 1 August 2005)
Stencil system is product of the year
Capillex CX stencil system from MacDermid Autotype, has been awarded the Product Innovation of the Year Award at this year's Speciality Graphic Imaging Association Membrane Switch Symposium. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype ( 1 August 2005)
SMEs urged to prioritise climate change
Figures show that while more than 60% of small businesses in manufacturing intend to cut carbon emissions and become more energy efficient, climate change is low priority.
News from Carbon Trust ( 1 August 2005)
Lift-off hinge offers significant time saving
Ease of working and accessibility are major factors in the installation of electrical systems in enclosures, which is why an electrical cabinet supplier says simple door removal is important. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK ( 1 August 2005)
Modular harmonic drive gear is precise
Compact, integrated gear and pre-loaded output bearing unit provides higher bearing load capacity, with significantly improved concentricity and run-out tolerances than competing devices.
News from Harmonic Drive UK ( 1 August 2005)
Specialised products serve automation needs
Service provides products for general automation, medical, biomedical and analytical applications, dust collector applications and packaged control systems.
News from Asco Numatics ( 1 August 2005)
Self-tapping fasteners up quality, reliability
User Application Article Using direct screw fasteners, a car components supplier has reduced costs, raised quality and process reliability, increased OEM acceptance and has been drawn into OEM development team.
News from Arnold Umformtechnik ( 1 August 2005)
Piezoelectric actuator corrects positioning
Compact flexure-based piezoelectric actuator is designed for high-resolution, corrective positioning of heavy static loads within sub-micron positioning resolution and accuracy.
News from Dynamic Structures and Materials ( 1 August 2005)
Integrated RFID antenna/reader speeds access
Integrated RFID antenna/reader is claimed to be the first industrial RFID integrated antenna/reader to offer single point, high speed access to industrial and commercial broadband networks.
News from Escort Memory Systems ( 1 August 2005)
Temperature calibrators are pocket-sized
Innovative portable temperature calibrators can simulate temperatures to thermo couples or resitive probes, and also measure and calibrate temperature measuring instruments and controllers.
News from Caltest Instruments ( 1 August 2005)
Grinding machine supplier adds representative
SNI has added Houghton and Associates to their growing list of worldwide sales representatives - Houghton and Associates will cover the state of Washington and southern British Columbia, Canada.
News from Service Network ( 1 August 2005)
SS air motors meet ATEX approvals
User Application Article Aerosol filling equipment specialist chose air motors that exhibited many key features as standard, such as a stainless steel construction and ATEX approval. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Pneumatic Division ( 1 August 2005)
Automation products sales stay 'solid'
Although sales of consumer and commerce components by Omron were weak, sales of electronic components for automobiles and control devices for factory automation remained 'solid'. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics ( 1 August 2005)
Australian/NZ reseller appointed by Gemba
Gemba Solutions has appointed Improvement Tools.com as its local reseller in Australia and New Zealand for OEE IMPACT, OEE IMPACT Connect and LEAN IMPACT software products.
News from Gemba Solutions ( 1 August 2005)
Smallest digital servo driver has intelligence
One of the world's smallest digital servo drivers with onboard intelligence can operate as a fully programmable stand-alone device or as part of a multi-axis system.
News from Motion Control Products ( 1 August 2005)
Managing safety in machinery and equipment
'Managing Safely combined with Machinery and Work Equipment Safety' training course was developed specifically to meet the needs of the manufacturing sector.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 1 August 2005)
Upgrade enables larger safety controller programs
With the release of the Pilz PNOZmulti Configurator software version 4, users can create more complex safety-related control programs for execution on PNOZmulti modular controllers.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 1 August 2005)
Light curtain ensures bottling plant safety
User Application Article A more effective and reliable light curtain protects workers from hazardous machinery that can be accessed at the point where a fork lift truck loads pallets of cardboard slips.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 1 August 2005)
UK sub-contractor invests GBP 1.5m in machining
Advanced mill/turn centres and VMCs, plus further CNC lathe additions, form the core of a GBP 1.5 million investment programme being undertaken by a UK sub-contract machinist.
News from Impact Precision ( 1 August 2005)
Faster working palletising robot has long reach
Dedicated palletising robot combines an extremely rapid cycle time with a 3.15m reach and 250kg payload, making it ideal for palletising bags, boxes, crates, bottles and more. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics ( 1 August 2005)
One device reads 2D codes in factory areas
Instead of having to purchase a camera, lens, reader and display unit, users can obtain excellent 2D code image quality and consistent results from one 2D code reader.
News from Absolute Vision ( 1 August 2005)
Bosch Rexroth gains 2005 Motor Drive Vendor Award
IMS Research presented the result of its annual benchmark survey of electrical drive producers at the Hannover Fair - the 2005 Motor Drive Vendor Award went to Bosch Rexroth.
News from Bosch Rexroth ( 1 August 2005)
Free DVD shows off latest in arc welding
A DVD as well as a new six page brochure feature the latest MIG, TIG and MMA arc welding equipment including eire-feed systems and ancillaries. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products ( 1 August 2005)
Probe manufacturer reports record results
World leading metrology company Renishaw has announced record trading figures for the year, reporting turnover up by 21% to GBP 154.1 million and growth in all product lines. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 1 August 2005)
Electronics subcontractor appointment
Remploy Electronics has appointed Clive Beesley as Key Account Manager.
News from Remploy Electronics ( 1 August 2005)
AIM Professional partnership
New partnership will see AIM Professional deliver a business process management module, called E-Vigilance, through embedding Orbis Software's TaskCentre solution.
News from Orbis Software ( 1 August 2005)
ICT of India Wins 2005 BE Award
Feasibility Study and Detailed Engineering for the Four-Laning of India National Highway 1A Named Top Project in "Civil: Road Design" Category
News from Bentley Systems ( 1 August 2005)
IT Support to AE Schools in the Philippines
Bentley Systems is helping architecture and engineering (AE) schools in the Philippines modernize their computer systems and software technology.
News from Bentley Systems ( 1 August 2005)
Renishaw plc reports record results
Renishaw plc has announced record trading figures for the year ended 30th June 2005. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 1 August 2005)
Thermostats for non vacuum applications
Inertial Aerosystems has a new range of MIL SPEC Thermostats, in a 16mm cylindrical package, for non vacuum applications. Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK ( 1 August 2005)
Mixing/sampling chosen for North Sea upgrade
User Application Article Jiskoot has been chosen to supply allocation sampling systems for the upgrade project in the North Sea, installing three Co-Jetix combined mixing and sampling systems offshore.
News from Jiskoot ( 1 August 2005)
Silica sand milling optimised
User Application Article Product consistency and mill control at HIM have been transformed following the installation of a Malvern Insitec on-line particle size analyzer and a Hosokawa Micron classifier. Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments ( 1 August 2005)
Sample preparation for ion chromatography
Technical Background Article Often with problematic ion chromatography applications, the matrix of the sample makes it difficult to accurately quantify the species of interest. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 1 August 2005)
Optical sensing distributors appointed
Optical sensing specialist Ocean Optics has appointed two new European distributors.
News from Ocean Optics ( 1 August 2005)
Laboratory award for Cornish operation
Oxoid has announced the winners of the 2004/2005 Oxoid Laboratory of the Year, with the first prize of going to Westward Laboratories, Callington, Cornwall. Brochure Available
News from Oxoid ( 1 August 2005)
Compact logic analyser operates to 100 MHz
The TA320S logic analyser from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) has been updated to integrate with the company's new range of bench instruments.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 1 August 2005)
Sealing system increases packaging productivity
Ceetak has introduced the latest version of its high performance CRH rotary bag and continuous film sealing system.
News from Ceetak ( 1 August 2005)
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