News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 28 August
to Saturday 3 September 2005
Student wins best machine tool use award
Undergraduate Sarah Jones has won the award for "Best Engineering Design Project Encompassing the Use of Machine Tools' at the UK's largest engineering faculty at Loughborough University.
News from RK International Machine Tools ( 2 September 2005)
Make-to-order system increases productivity
User Application Article Make-to-order manufacturing system brings UK manufacturer of high quality vacuum and pressure formed components increased productivity and visibility of sales orders.
News from K3 Business Technology Group ( 2 September 2005)
Leading UK engineering training accredited
One of the UK's leading engineering firms has just received top accreditation for its graduate training scheme, from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers ( 2 September 2005)
Soft system replaces star/delta and DOL
Fully integrated, complete soft starter for electric motors up to 22kW is a direct replacement for star/delta and DOL starters, providing easy installation.
News from Fairford Electronics ( 2 September 2005)
Personal protective equipment guidance revised
A revised version of guidance designed to help employers who supply and use personal protective equipment at work meet their duties under the law has been published.
News from HSE InfoLine ( 2 September 2005)
GTMA is organising a Trade Mission to Beijing
GTMA is organising a Trade Mission to Beijing, and has UK Trade and Investment funding of GBP 750 for each eligible company participating - non-GTMA members are eligible.
News from GTMA ( 2 September 2005)
Panel PCs run standard Windows applications
A powerful range of panel PCs with standard hardware interfaces and a standard operating system enable users to run standard Windows applications.
News from Stahl ( 2 September 2005)
Curvaceous shortlisted for IEE Innovation Award
Curvaceous Software's Geometric Process Control technology has been shortlisted for the IEE Manufacturing Award 2005 for Innovation in Engineering. Brochure Available
News from Curvaceous Software ( 2 September 2005)
LED illuminator offers long life
High intensity LED-based illuminator outperforms, halogen and fluorescent line illumination, while offering the many advantages provided by LED based lighting. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision ( 2 September 2005)
6-slot PXI chassis offers low-cost remote control
Engineers can now use a six-slot PXI chassis for low-cost remote control and portable real-time control and works with all National Instruments remote controllers. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 2 September 2005)
Gearbox maker teams up with service company
In a bold move to offer increased technical support to their customers a gearbox maker has teamed up with Sixsmith Consulting who can provide 30 years of applications experience.
News from Sixsmith Consulting ( 2 September 2005)
HMI software simplifies operator tracking
Latest release of Windows-based HMI software includes easy electronic-signatures, enhanced user administration, operator authentication, tracking and data logging audit trail functions.
News from Parker CTC ( 2 September 2005)
Deliver protocol from Ethernet to a serial device
Industrial Ethernet gateways are ideal for connecting one or more RS232 and RS485 slave devices to Ethernet. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet ( 2 September 2005)
Swiss machine tool builder attends MedTec
Working in conjunction with its Irish agent Premier Machine Tools, Tornos Technologies UK will be exhibiting at the MedTec exhibition in Galway.
News from Tornos Technologies ( 2 September 2005)
Tooling performance impresses mould maker
User Application Article Diamond coated miniature cutter improved tool life by 50%, whilst improving productivity through increased speeds and feeds.
News from TaeguTec UK ( 2 September 2005)
Admin team win compressed air certificates
Four members of the administrative team at Boge Compressors were recently awarded with the certificate in Compressed Air Technology (CertCAT). Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors ( 2 September 2005)
Innovative 'stick' sealants introduced
Innovative 'stick' products include an anaerobic flange sealant that can be used for all types of rigid iron, steel and aluminium flanges.
News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives ( 2 September 2005)
Speciality moulding systems offered
User Application Article Speciality injection moulding systems process capabilities include: gas-assist, composite fiber, co-mingled injection, laminate/substrate molding and co-injection.
News from Wilmington Machinery ( 2 September 2005)
Answer Enterprise Release 9.1 Now Available
The new release of Answer Enterprise has now been made available to all customers.
News from Answer Solutions ( 2 September 2005)
CommonTime Mobilizes Agriculture
User Application Article Ontrac has replaced a time consuming and labour intensive process with a fully automated workflow solution that allowed sales management and staff to efficiently deliver sales quotes to customers.
News from CommonTime ( 2 September 2005)
NCT Solution Enhances Speech Recognition
Voice Recognition Enhancer technology now available in x86 library format for Pocket PCs, Smartphones, PC-based dictation systems and automotive voice dialing and command and control applications.
News from NCT (Europe) Ltd ( 2 September 2005)
Cutting the cost of replacement computers
Pulsar Computing introduces to the corporate PC marketplace a niche cost cutting service based on the fact that for almost 90% of all business applications only 45% of the processor power is used.
News from Pulsar Computing ( 2 September 2005)
Launch of Taskala.com
This August saw the launch of Taskala.com, capitalising on the young, highly dynamic, e-procurement (electronic purchasing) sector.
News from Taskala ( 2 September 2005)
Latest Releases of AQWA and ASAS Software
Latest software addresses engineering issues in the marine and offshore industries
News from Ansys ( 2 September 2005)
Cambridge University Press certifies PDF workflow
User Application Article Enfocus' Certified PDF technology speeds up worldwide file transfer.
News from EnFocus Software NV ( 2 September 2005)
Final Beta Testing For New PowerCAD SiteMaster 2
More than 100 companies, government enterprises and educational institutions contributing to public release of "revolutionary" laser-based building surveying and facilities management solution.
News from GiveMePower Corporation ( 2 September 2005)
Q2 '05 Momentum Pushes I-Logix to Record Heights
Revenues at Highest Level Ever, Record Trade Show Attendance in Tokyo, Successful User Group Meetings and Diversified Market Penetration Fuels Record Q2 Wins
News from I-Logix Europe ( 2 September 2005)
Remote head versions of Iris P-Series
Matrox Iris P-Series smart camera family available in remote head versions Brochure Available
News from Matrox Imaging ( 2 September 2005)
Pleroa announces the iPORT FB1000-CL IP Engine
Creating a High performance connectivity between CameraLink cameras and fibre-based GigE Links Brochure Available
News from Matrox Imaging ( 2 September 2005)
NetWeaver Certification for AutoVue
Cimmetry's AutoVue Achieves "Powered by SAP NetWeaver" Certification
News from Cimmetry Systems ( 2 September 2005)
Particle counting system detects down to 1nm
A novel particle counting system that detects particles down to 1nm or even less has been introduced by Grimm Aerosol Technik, Ainring, Germany.
News from Quantitech ( 2 September 2005)
Space shuttle inspection by laser
User Application Article Sensors Unlimited has played a critical role in the inspection system that was implemented during the flight of the Space Shuttle Discovery for the Return to Flight mission.
News from Sensors Unlimited ( 2 September 2005)
New Leak Detector For Flexible And Rigid Packaging
Witt Gas Techniques is exhibiting on stand 9245 at the PPMA Show 2005 with the new Leak-Master, micro-leak detection systems.
News from Witt Gas Techniques ( 2 September 2005)
Dolgarrog benefit from part marking control
Dolgarrog Aluminium Limited has installed a Claricom Package Coding Management (PCM) System to ensure the accurate coding of parts at its North Wales factory.
News from Claricom ( 2 September 2005)
New shows for packaging and converting industries
Two new UK plastics exhibitions have been launched, targeting plastic packaging and converting manufacturers.
News from Emap Maclaren - ECA & PFC ( 2 September 2005)
Internal backlit conveyor illuminates
Conveyor Technologies' new internal backlit conveyor illuminates part profile and appearance for automatic or manual visual inspection.
News from Conveyor Technologies ( 2 September 2005)
Industry ill-prepared for vibration regulations
Most of British industry has failed to take adequate steps for upcoming health and safety regulations relating to use of vibrating machinery or equipment, warns Reactec.
News from Reactec ( 2 September 2005)
Simulation helps understand production
User Application Article Simulation was found by a truck axle maker to be the best solution to understand existing production system for its pitfalls and its potential.
News from Delmia ( 1 September 2005)
Spring maker adopts zerovalent chrome
ndustrial Gas Springs is helping equipment manufacturers to meet stringent EC environmental and product recycling standards by adopting zerovalent chrome plating as the standard.
News from Industrial Gas Springs ( 1 September 2005)
Latest flatbed CNC laser profiler ups quality
User Application Article Achieving high productivity rates without compromising quality is the result of a subcontractor installing the latest CNC flatbed laser profiling system. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf ( 1 September 2005)
Pierce fastening supersedes weldnuts
User Application Article Leading vehicle manufacturer is taking full advantage of the cost and quality benefits associated with pierce fastening methods, by specifying more than 320 clinch nuts and studs. Brochure Available
News from Profil UK ( 1 September 2005)
New finishing option is for hand tools
Manufacturers of hand tools have discovered a new option for black oxide finishing - low temperature black oxide - for an attractive, high quality, black finish.
News from Birchwood Casey ( 1 September 2005)
Compact PLC controls machines
A general purpose, compact PLC is said to be ideal for small and medium sized machine control has a range of modules such as serial communications and high speed counting.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK ( 1 September 2005)
Linear bearings offer high precision, smoothness
Greased for life, these high precision bearings promise smooth, quiet and maintenance-free operation and are complemented by track surfaces that have been hardened for long wear life.
News from Rodriguez (UK) ( 1 September 2005)
'Safety in Automation' booklet has applications
'Safety in Automation' booklet offers many applications examples on functional safety in automation systems and is available free of charge.
News from AS-Interface UK ( 1 September 2005)
Bespoke filling system reduces 'giveaway'
User Application Article Bespoke filling system brings significant advantages to leading ink manufacturer including integrated fill control, product labelling, stock control and lot traceability.
News from Marco ( 1 September 2005)
Multi-sensor measuring probes, detects edges
Multi-sensor measuring machines with the ability to combine camera edge detection with a Renishaw touch probe meet the flexible demands of tool rooms and goods inwards departments.
News from OGP UK ( 1 September 2005)
Measuring wheel encoder tracks conveyors
Utilising novel 'mini-disc' technology, an extremely robust measuring wheel encoder, helps to guarantee continuous material flow by either monitoring the speed of conveyors or by tracking products.
News from Sick (UK) ( 1 September 2005)
Industrial actuator is a single part device
Rugged, easily installed, and a linear motor, a self-contained simplified linear motion concept uses a moving rod rather than forcer.
News from Copley Motion Systems ( 1 September 2005)
Machine, motion control powered up on Ethernet
More powerful Ethernet-based machine and motion control solutions feature the introduction of SynqNet and EtherCAT communication cards for Danaher Servostar 300 and 600 range of digital drives.
News from Inmoco ( 1 September 2005)
Putting the squeeze on compressed air costs
Technical Background Article With energy prices on the rise and huge savings there for the taking, Mark Allinson of ABB argues that the time has come to take control of compressed air.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 1 September 2005)
Ceramic inserts high speed machine Inconel
Ceramic cutting tool inserts has been introduced for machining 'exotic' alloys such as the high speed machining of Inconel 718 providing exceptional reductions in machining cycle time.
News from NTK Cutting Tools ( 1 September 2005)
$1m order for laser marking machine awarded
Electrox, one of few fully integrated manufacturers of laser marking machines, has won an order worth in excess of $1million for the new Cobra V20 Nd:YAG vanadate laser. Brochure Available
News from Electrox ( 1 September 2005)
Air blasting is faster than manual deburring
Compressed air blasting system can help you achieve new levels of precision, speed and efficiency in many industrial blast cleaning or finishing operations. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 1 September 2005)
Machined cases enable land mine detonation
User Application Article Precision Engineering firm, Acro Precision Technology, has recently undertaken one their strangest projects to date - machining cartridge cases for robots detonating land mines.
News from Acro Precision Technology ( 1 September 2005)
One 5-axis machining centre led to another
User Application Article Such was the success of the first 5-axis machining centre for a subcontract precision machining company, that it has purchased a second to further reduce machining cycle times by up to 40%.
News from DMG (UK) ( 1 September 2005)
Master Chemical recruits new staff
Master Chemical Europe, the coolant management company, is appointing new staff and re-structuring its management team to put even greater emphasis on customer care.
News from Master Chemical Europe ( 1 September 2005)
Washing compounds do not foam
Even when it is contaminated with coolant residues, the latest addition to a range of washing compounds fproduces no foam at high pressure/volumes.
News from Master Chemical Europe ( 1 September 2005)
Anti-spatter spray has no dichloromethane
Anti-spatter spray has a number of advantages compared with old-style sprays containing dichloromethane and prevents adhesion of weld spatter during MIG, MMA or robotic welding. Brochure Available
News from ESAB ( 1 September 2005)
CAM software helps racing expand
User Application Article CAM software, including Delcam's PowerMILL CAM system is used to program a Haas machine tool, and support services to improve efficiency in the design and car building process. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 1 September 2005)
800 users at abas Customer Forum expected
Once again ABAS Software AG will be welcoming users to the annual Customer Forum in the Karlsruhe Kongresszentrum
News from ABAS Software AG ( 1 September 2005)
Stemmann-Technik relies on ABAS
User Application Article 80 users will be working with abas ERP at Stemmann-Technik
News from ABAS Software AG ( 1 September 2005)
More effective website training
New software and training courses give secretaries the ability to create and maintain a high quality website of any size after just one day's tuition.
News from Engineering Adventures ( 1 September 2005)
Actionable business intelligence
Kalido and knightsbridge solutions team to deliver "actionable business intelligence" through master data management-led enterprise data warehousing
News from Kalido ( 1 September 2005)
Partnership strengthened for innovation.
The partnership initiated 15 years ago between Schneider Electric and Cedrat Group has passed a new stage.
News from Cedrat ( 1 September 2005)
Record Numbers Attend Inventor 10 Seminars
Record Numbers Attend Micro Concepts' Technical Seminars For Autodesk Inventor 10
News from Micro Concepts ( 1 September 2005)
SAP NetWeaver Certification for Visiprise
Visiprise Manufacturing Achieves "Powered by SAP NetWeaver" Certification and Partner Status
News from Visiprise ( 1 September 2005)
UBP Products selects fourth shift
User Application Article UBP Products selects softbrands' fourth shift enterprise resource planning solution
News from SoftBrands ( 1 September 2005)
Online demonstartion for development software
Altium, a leader in electronic product development systems has launched an online Democenter, which features 89 short, narrated online demonstration videos of the company's Altium Designer system.
News from Altium ( 1 September 2005)
Sample digestion systems for sample preparation
Lambda Advanced Technology can now offer the Berghof range of digestion systems for sample preparation.
News from Lambda Advanced Technology ( 1 September 2005)
Joint venture in proficiency testing worldwide
LGC has successfully concluded negotiations to form a joint venture focusing on proficiency testing (PT) with Quality Management Limited (QM), and Aquacheck.
News from LGC ( 1 September 2005)
Material tester helps potato crisp production
The 1 kN LFPlus single column universal testing machine from Lloyd Instruments can be used to test a wide range of properties of packets for potato crisps to optimise production processes.
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 1 September 2005)
Optical sorter for plastics recycling
The latest optical colour sorter from S+S Inspection, has high-resolution optics, which provide greater efficiencies in excess of 98%, when removing off-colour contaminants from plastic streams. Brochure Available
News from S+S Inspection ( 1 September 2005)
Optical sorter for glass recycling
S+S Inspection will be launching a new glass sorter at the RWM Exhibition at the NEC in September 2005. Brochure Available
News from S+S Inspection ( 1 September 2005)
Low cost 'PACK-VAC' leak detection system launched
Witt Gas Techniques has launched 'PACK-VAC' a new, low cost, leak detection system that will detect leaks in individual packages without the need for trace gases.
News from Witt Gas Techniques ( 1 September 2005)
Rope access is safe option for working at height
Technical Background Article Since its introduction some 25 years ago, industrial rope access has firmly established itself as one of the most popular - and safest - approaches to working at height.
News from Access Group ( 1 September 2005)
ERP user wins UK Factory of the Year Award
A leading UK manufacturer of agricultural and industrial fastenings and related products - described as a 'quintessential ERP user' - has won the IMechE's Factory of the Year Award.
News from Exel Computer Systems (31 August 2005)
FIZ Karlsruhe reports satisfactory 2004
In presenting its annual report, FIZ Karlsruhe said it has established itself as a firm factor in international information business and has gained a worldwide reputation as a reliable partner. Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe (31 August 2005)
Robust multihop mesh has long range
Multihop wireless mesh networking technology based on low data rate Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum offers a superior range/power ratio and more robust RF links.
News from Newtrax Technologies (31 August 2005)
Tough MIG guns withstand harsh usage
At Germany's Schweissen und Schneiden (Welding and Cutting) show, the latest innovations in arc welding equipment and ancillaries will be shown from North America.
News from BDI Europa (31 August 2005)
Does PED pressurised plant need CE mark?
One of the most frequently asked questions by contractors putting up plant with pressure equipment is whether there is any need for CE marking of the assembly.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (31 August 2005)
UK craftsmen to get professional register
In a move to recognise and promote professionalism among craftsmen, The Institution of Incorporated Engineers (IIE) will launch The Register of Engineering Craftsmen on 1 September 2005.
News from Institution of Incorporated Engineers (31 August 2005)
High-power laser diodes made in Germany
Jenoptik Diode Lab has laid the cornerstone for a modern EUR 14 million production facility in Berlin, while scientific partner FBH inaugurated new research facilities.
News from Jenoptik (31 August 2005)
Showroom machine tools to be used by students
With some GBP 500,000 worth of CNC sliding headstock lathes and CAD/CAM systems in its showroom, a UK supplier is making them available to students for coursework.
News from Star Micronics GB (31 August 2005)
Hydraulic valves have fast response
Competitively priced hydraulic proportional control valves feature a patented Voice Coil Drive technology and offer exceptionally fast response times, with precise flow, speed and pressure control. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (31 August 2005)
Heat sealing minimises packaging sleeve failures
User Application Article A leading UK supplier of crockery to the catering sector, is using heat sealing to minimise downtime caused by failures of its sleeve sealing line at its packaging and distribution centre.
News from Ceetak (31 August 2005)
Line balancing software capabilities expanded
Line balancingsoftware offers ease of use and interoperability and greatly expand the analysis, charting, and reporting currently available for single and mixed model line balancing.
News from Saker Solutions (31 August 2005)
Precision electronic lathe is easy to use
User Application Article Operators at a clockmaker were impressed by an electronic lathe, which they find easy to use and benefits included the digital touchscreen control and repeatable cycle programs.
News from TS Harrison and Sons (31 August 2005)
Five-axis machining eliminates relocation errors
User Application Article A machine shop finds that the five-axis approach allows complex profiles to be completed in two operations rather than the five or more settings required on a three-axis machine. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (31 August 2005)
Software supports on-machine verification
Recent releases of component inspection software that support CNC-based inspection techniques and on-machine verification will be shown at Aerospace Testing International. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (31 August 2005)
Today's CNC bar automatic is 10 times better
User Application Article A modern, turn-milling bar automatic is on average more than 10 times as productive as a previous-generation model from the same German manufacturer, says a leading lock producer.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (31 August 2005)
Punch length changed in a few moments
Fabricators significantly decrease downtime when using spring packs - rather than using shims and removing punches from the guide, punch length is now easily changed in a matter of moments.
News from Wilson Tool International (31 August 2005)
Batching system reduces administration tasks
User Application Article Cereal products producer found a new batching control system that has shown significant reductions in administrative tasks and has simplified operators' tank management. Brochure Available
News from Citect (31 August 2005)
Precise positioning stages have low height
Direct-drive positioning stages combine high-throughput production performance with outstanding precision in a compact and low-height design for rotary alignment and focus related usage. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech (31 August 2005)
Importers generate machine tool order growth
The UK's MTA reports that order intake was +5% higher than in the 1st quarter of the year; this was led by strong growth in the machinery importers section.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (31 August 2005)
'One-cycle' turning is Open House theme
Obtaining the maximum productivity from 'single-cycle' mill/turning applications on CNC sliding head automatic lathe was the theme set by NC Engineering at its 2005 Open House. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (31 August 2005)
Amacrox Notebook Kit
FSP announces the arrival of the Amacrox Notebook Kit
News from FSP Group Ltd (31 August 2005)
New V-Stars/E4X Photogrammetry System
Portable, Precise Entry-Level Photogrammetry for Industrial Coordinate Measurement
News from Geodetic Systems, Inc. (31 August 2005)
Response Direct Publishing go live with Priam
User Application Article To cope with rapid growth and the huge amounts of data that they process, RDP have chosen Priam Business Software as their solutions partner.
News from Priam Software (31 August 2005)
2005 InRoads User Training Conference
Bentley Systems has opened registration for the Bentley 2005 InRoads User Training Conference, the premier professional training event for InRoads users.
News from Bentley Systems (31 August 2005)
Yacht design with TopSolid
User Application Article The TopSolid integrated CAD/CAM solution is increasingly gaining ground in the ship building and marine sectors.
News from Missler Software (31 August 2005)
New releases from UGS subsidiary, D-Cubed
UGS' D-Cubed Subsidiary Announces Availability of the Latest Releases of its 2D Dimensional Constraint Manager and Profile Geometry Manager Components
News from Siemens PLM Software (31 August 2005)
Digimemo gets e-learning credit approval
eLearning Credits are now available for the DigiMemo, the digitising note pad that is proving a boon to students and teachers alike. Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers (31 August 2005)
Biometrics standards for recognition technology
Four new international standards on biometric technology have just been published by BSI Business Information to Protect UK Business and Consumers.
News from BSI British Standards (31 August 2005)
Online demonstration of LIMS
Computing Solutions, a premier LIMS provider, is offering a free live online demonstration of LabSoft LIMS.
News from Computing Solutions (31 August 2005)
Device analysis software upgrades
Migration towards a 64-bit environment leads to a significant increase in speed and problem size.
News from Infolytica (31 August 2005)
Advanced ion chromatography pump
The 818 IC Pump has been specially optimised for Ion Chromatography. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (31 August 2005)
Broadcast monitoring platform wins China deal
User Application Article Pixelmetrix has won a major deal with Nanjing Cable, a leading cable television operator in China.
News from Pixelmetrix Corp (31 August 2005)
Innovation award for sensors chairman
Gregory H Olsen, chairman of the board of Sensors Unlimited (SUI) has been named "Innovator of the Year 2005" by the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce (New Jersey).
News from Sensors Unlimited (31 August 2005)
Harness,cable testers offer wide versatility
Harness and cable testing systems are flexible enough to be set to test as little as 32 points or up to 2000 or more points on simple cable looms to complex cable harnesses. Brochure Available
News from Cropico (31 August 2005)
Optical sorter for plastics recycling
Spektrum, the latest optical colour sorter from S+S Inspection, has new high-resolution optics, Brochure Available
News from S+S Inspection (31 August 2005)
Earplugs to star in exhibition of modern art
A major design exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City, USA, will present more than 300 contemporary products and prototypes - including ten Howard Leight earplugs
News from Howard Leight Industries (31 August 2005)
Partners sought for Mobile Care Unit
Founded in Austria in 1993, TMA Medical has introduced the Mobile Care Unit System (MCU).
News from TMA Medical (31 August 2005)
UK firms to visit Japanese aerospace companies
Representatives of UK-based specialist subcontract group Burcas have been invited to join participants from other major UK firms on an aerospace trade mission to Japan.
News from Burcas (30 August 2005)
Remove guesswork from machining estimates
A precise estimating and programming system is designed to quickly and accurately, calculate the machining process time to produce a component, for costing and shop scheduling purposes.
News from CNC Pre Est (30 August 2005)
Miniature variable area flowmeters are rugged
Miniature variable area flowmeters are now available with either an analogue or digital display for indicating instantaneous flow value of liquids, gases and vapours.
News from Krohne (30 August 2005)
Production line NVH powertrain testing advanced
Athony Best Dynamics has been developing NVH systems further, particularly for 'end-of-line' and 'off-line' audit for powertrain and power steering testing systems for production.
News from Anthony Best Dynamics (30 August 2005)
Monitor real-time events of critical SHE alarms
A 'sequence-of-events' module from monitors 32 digital inputs and creates time-stamped events to a resolution of 1ms upon 'change of state' in event of plant problems. Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) (30 August 2005)
Laser system measures turbine blade pitting
Using a high resolution laser-based system turbine blade pitting can be measured to a thousandth of an inch, with results and dimensional data automatically documented.
News from Quality Gauging Systems (30 August 2005)
EU enlargement an opportunity, says manufacturer
Enlargement of the European Union should be seen as an opportunity, but Western European manufacturers want a 'level playing field' for them to compete fairly in the new member states.
News from Thorworld Industries (30 August 2005)
Moulding system accessories to be shown
At Interplas, a range of new parts go on show for the first time, including new lifting and lashing points, flexible step couplings, tubular connectors and high precision rod ends.
News from Ondrives/Rino Industries (30 August 2005)
Motion control libraries, drives suit PLC use
Motion libraries for PLC are a collection of high-level functions and function blocks allowing PLC control of the Technosoft intelligent drives and motors based on MotionChip technology.
News from Technosoft (30 August 2005)
Wiring conduit guards against liquids
Wiring protection in the food manufacturing industry requires complete water tight performance, certainly where hose down situations occur and 'liquid tight' conduit systems are required.
News from Kopex International (30 August 2005)
Setting up multiple point liquid level measurement
Multiple points sensing is achieved by mounting a string of single sensors and they will, at a given point, give an indication of, and record the fluid level.
News from Gentech International (30 August 2005)
Couplings aid auger filler accuracy
User Application Article Operating at up to 120 fills per minute, servo driven auger systems equipped with CD couplings are able to fill dry products with repeatable accuracy into one pouch or package. Brochure Available
News from Zero-Max (30 August 2005)
3D communications software described
Studio Pro software is a result of a year long development effort, guided by Toyota Motor Company, to implement XVL compression technology for design review in the automaker's facilities. Brochure Available
News from Lattice Technology (30 August 2005)
System produces labels affordably
Digital Web Press production system delivers affordable, high volume digital production capabilities, enabling variable length runs of any given image and just-in-time production.
News from imaging Technology international (iTi) (30 August 2005)
Flexibility determined MES selection
After an extensive evaluation of six leading manufacturing execution system providers, a battery producer has selected the one offering the best architecture and flexibility. Brochure Available
News from Citect (30 August 2005)
First half of 2005 is buoyant for Tornos
Swiss machine tool builder Tornos reports a marked improvement in profitability, recording net profits of SFr 8.6 million for the first six months of 2005.
News from Tornos Technologies (30 August 2005)
UK Queen's Award - time is running out
The deadline for applications to apply for next year's Queen's Awards for Enterprise - the UK's most prestigious business accolade is midnight on 31 October 2005.
News from Queen's Awards Office (30 August 2005)
Lubrication-free chain solves wear problems
User Application Article By specifying a lubrication-free chain, a US manufacturer of paint rollers has successfully solved a problem it was experiencing with excessive chain wear.
News from Renold Chain (30 August 2005)
Servo controllers now operate in open loop
For years QuickSilver has produced servo controllers for microstep motors and now it has optimised the SilverDust to also operate a stepmotor in the traditional open loop configuration.
News from QuickSilver Controls (30 August 2005)
Faro names Delcam as first partner
Faro Technologies has named Delcam as the first partner in the company's Software Diversity Program - a more prestigious level of its open architecture software partner programme. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (30 August 2005)
New Athena AM change management framework
Athena AM, A Unique Change Management Framework for Application Modernisation Projects has been launched
News from Flynet (30 August 2005)
64-bit problem solving soon to be exploited
Migration towards a 64-bit environment leads to a significant increase in speed and problem size
News from Infolytica (30 August 2005)
Staad products acquired by Bentley
Bentley Agrees to Acquire Staad Product Lines From netGuru
News from Bentley Systems (30 August 2005)
Make use of Foundation fieldbus strengths
Interface from Emerson provides path to improved plant availability and performance by enabling addition of fieldbus devices
News from Emerson Process Management (30 August 2005)
Ultra Low Voltage Celeron 400/650MHz PC/104 Module
The PFM-620S utilises the Intel Ultra Low Voltage Celeron fanless processor at 400MHz or 650MHz clock speeds offering high performance at low power
News from Impulse (30 August 2005)
Metrology event invites users to meet with experts
GTMA, the UK's leading organisation representing metrology, toolmaking and precision engineering, has arranged a "Metrology: Meet the Experts" event.
News from GTMA (30 August 2005)
DLS and zeta potential in nano characterization
A new, freely downloadable audiovisual presentation explores new applications for dynamic light scattering and zeta potential measurements in nano materials characterization. Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (30 August 2005)
Laser measurement of turbine blade pitting
Accurate measurement of pitting on turbine blades is now possible using the LaserGauge System available in the UK only from Luton-based QGS.
News from Quality Gauging Systems (30 August 2005)
Cordless drill/driver charges up quicker
Ideal for a wide variety of construction and industrial work including drilling, tapping, and driving screws, a cordless drill/driver has increased power of up to 549 in.lb of torque.
News from Metabo (29 August 2005)
Multi-stage regulators resist leaks
In multi-stage regulators, the first diaphragm of each model is coated stainless steel to provide high integrity leak tightness - necessary when using 'light' gases such as helium. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (29 August 2005)
CAM speeds CNC wood machining of figure
User Application Article Machined from a laminated wooden block using a 20mm roughing tool, a 20mm bullnose cutter 6mm finishing tool, and latest CAM, a 1.90m gure was produced in just 20h. Brochure Available
News from Alphacam (29 August 2005)
PC-based HMI/SCADA system cuts mill costs
User Application Article Steel producer has made significant cost savings in total cost of ownership, through reduction in operator and maintenance costs by 30% per annum and investment costs by 41%. Brochure Available
News from Citect (29 August 2005)
CAM cuts tool costs and improves quality
User Application Article Recent improvements made to a CAM system at a tooling company has cut costs by 15-20% and improved the quality of his finished product at the same time. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (29 August 2005)
Precise helical/spur gears made in batches
High precision helical/spur gears manufacturing service offers small volume, high precision gears for aerospace and high performance automotive applications.
News from Renold Gears (29 August 2005)
Services for programming crystal oscillators
Arrow Electronics has extended its device programming capabilities with the launch of services for programming crystal oscillators and Flash memory cards.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) (29 August 2005)
Spill control products to meet ISO 14001
Blue Diamond, the specialist distributor of fluid control products, can supply a complete range of spill control kits to help companies meet the requirements of ISO 14001. Brochure Available
News from Blue Diamond Technologies (29 August 2005)
Deep drilling work helps subcontractor
User Application Article Rimor relies on Deep Hole Drilling's service to help the company maintain its position in the aerospace and offshore industries.
News from Premier Deep Hole Drilling (29 August 2005)
2.7GHz radio test system with site monitoring
Aeroflex has released a new 2.7 GHz service monitor.
News from Aeroflex (29 August 2005)
IT helps fight against wood infesting fungi
User Application Article BASF IT Services has helped Dr Wolman improve the quality of its wood preservatives by standardising work flow and improving efficiency.
News from BASF IT Services (29 August 2005)
Harness and cable testers offer system versatility
The Synor range of harness and cable testing systems now available from Cropico is flexible enough to be set to test as little as 32 points or up to 2000 or more points. Brochure Available
News from Cropico (29 August 2005)
CAM system cuts costs and improves quality
User Application Article Recent improvements in Delcam's PowerMILL CAM system allowed Erich Elendt to cut his costs by 15-20% and actually improve the quality of his finished product at the same time. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (29 August 2005)
Structural measurement supported in SE Asia
LMS Technologies has been appointed as a new distributor to provide sales and support in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand for Farfield's AnaLight product range.
News from Farfield Scientific (29 August 2005)
Open day features instrumentation with seminars
An Emerson Open day, featuring Seminars and an Exhibition, is being held at the Great Southern Hotel, Cork Airport, from 0930 to 1730 on 28 September 2005.
News from Emerson Process Management (29 August 2005)
Atomic absorption spectrophotometers aid RoHS aps
The Z-2000 series of flame, furnace and tandem atomic absorption spectrophotometers from Hitachi High-Technologies is able to accurately determine low concentrations of toxic elements.
News from Hitachi High-Technologies (29 August 2005)
Robotic analyzer for non-aqueous titrations
The majority of the titrations carried out in the pharmaceutical industry take place in non-aqueous media. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (29 August 2005)
Prepared media with enhanced labelling
The labelling of small volume bottles in the Oxoid Prepared Media range of broths and diluents has been enhanced for ease of use. Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (29 August 2005)
Technician wins company's prize
Rachel Fletcher of Westward Laboratories, Callington, Cornwall, UK has been awarded with the £1000 first prize in the 2004/2005 Oxoid Laboratory Technician of the Year Award. Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (29 August 2005)
High quality TV signal reception certified
China's Metrology and Test Center of Radio and Television under the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television has fully certified DVStation to receive high-quality digital television signals.
News from Pixelmetrix Corp (29 August 2005)
Ferroelectric random access memory product
Ramtron International has launched the FM25256, a 256-kilobit (Kb) non-volatile ferroelectric random access memory product, with a serial peripheral interface designed for wide voltage operation.
News from Ramtron International (29 August 2005)
Fast real-time oscilloscope wins IEE recognition
Tektronix's TDS6154C Oscilloscope and Z-active P7313 Low-Loading Probe have been selected as a finalist in the Product Design category of the first IEE "Innovation in Engineering" Awards. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (29 August 2005)
Fast TOX/TOC analyses on single software platform
Thermo Electron Corporation has now combined its HiPerTOC and ECS high performance analyzers to enable high quality TOC and TOX analyses on the same software platform.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) (29 August 2005)
Supply chain balancing act learnt
Hundreds of North West manufacturers are to learn how to master the supply chain balancing act in the experienced hands of international industrial, governmental and academic leaders.
News from Manufacturing Institute (29 August 2005)
New Event: Industrial Bags and Sacks
AMI has announced the launch of a new event, Industrial Bags and Sacks, which will take place from 24-26 October 2005 at the Maritim Hotel in Cologne, Germany.
News from Applied Market Information (29 August 2005)
Next-Generation Side Seal Horizontal Film Wrappers
Aetna UK has announced a new addition to the Robopac range of L Sealers.
News from Aetna UK (29 August 2005)
AWA DecTec Asia Conference Reports Success
China's official labeling exhibition, China Label, partnered with AWA Alexander Watson Associates and AWA Conferences to offer participants and visitors a rewarding picture of the label industry.
News from AWA Alexander Watson Associates (29 August 2005)
The Eastern European Market For Labels
Technical Background Article David Harrisson, FINAT's new president, looks at some of the challenges facing the self-adhesives label industry and provides some thoughts on the emerging label markets in Eastern Europe.
News from FINAT (29 August 2005)
Northwest Coatings To Exhibit At Labelexpo
Northwest Coatings will be exhibiting a wide range of its high-performance UV/EB and water-based adhesives and coatings for printing, packaging and industrial markets at Labelexpo.
News from Labelexpo (29 August 2005)
40 Years Of Howard Packaging
Howard Packaging is celebrating 40 years of business, 33 of which have seen the company working with Sharp Interpack.
News from Sharp Interpack (29 August 2005)
Viskrings Seals Protect Cigars
User Application Article General Cigar Company uses Viskrings, supplied by Viscose Closures of Crawley, to seal the tubes in which their premium cigars are kept.
News from Viscose Closures Ltd (29 August 2005)
Rapid manufacture finds applications in design
User Application Article Innovative domestic lighting has entered commercial production at the Belgian headquarters of Materialise, Leuven, using plastic laser-sintering machines supplied by EOS Electro Optical Systems.
News from EOS Electro Optical Systems (29 August 2005)
Heroskin fabrics are permanently flame-resistant
Kermel has developed Heroskin, a complete range of outer fabrics intended to be worn by firefighters during emergencies.
News from Kermel UK (29 August 2005)
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