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Sunday 23 October
to Saturday 29 October 2005

UK metal fabricators cut margins to keep work

One in four UK metal fabricators companies have taken a hit on margin - or even incurred losses - to maintain or increase sales levels, says a report.

News from Plimsoll Publishing (28 October 2005)

High speed CMOS camera system is flexible

Flexible high speed CMOS camera is a 10-bit progressive scan camera system that includes camera head, PCI interface board, interface cable and control software.

News from Alrad Instruments (28 October 2005)

Mould machining system combines HSC and EDM

Mould machining system combines high speed cutting and EDM technology in one system to significantly reduce mould-making production lead times and costs.

News from HK Technologies (28 October 2005)

Invest in the future of injection moulding

Well trained staff give high standards of work, they understand what is important and can be relied upon to do the right things at all times which cuts mistakes and lowers costs.

News from A K Industries (28 October 2005)

Infrared temperature sensors fit small places

Infrared temperature sensors are designed to be used in areas that are not accessible to other temperature sensors and can be used in moving arms and machinery.

News from Calex Electronics (28 October 2005)

Electronics manufacturer gets Queen's Award

At a ceremony marking Arcotronics' success in the latest Queens Awards, the Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire recognised the value and quality of the company's products.

News from Arcotronics (28 October 2005)

Micro-moulder added to machine park

Injection moulding company has invested in a micro-moulding machine, which has fast change-over and small tool sizes allowing small parts to be produced quicker.

News from A K Industries (28 October 2005)

Kemppi appoints sales engineer - Ireland, Scotland

Welding equipment manufacturer, Kemppi (UK) has announced the appointment of Peter Paton as their new technical sales engineer for Scotland and Ireland.

News from Kemppi (UK) (28 October 2005)

Tool repair by laser outperforms TIG welding

Repairing injection mould and blow mould tools with laser welding can achieve greater precision than TIG welding since smaller diameter wires are used.  Brochure Available 

News from Rofin-Baasel UK (28 October 2005)

Surface grinders have high specification

Electronic automatic surface grinding machines feature a control that incorporates DRO for cross traverse and an electronic pulse generator to replace conventional manual cross-feed handle.

News from 600 Centre (28 October 2005)

Networked DNC ensures higher productivity

 User Application Article  A Networked DNC system that optimises utilisation and productivity of 10 CNC machines by ensuring the efficient management, control, and traceability of all part programs.

News from Seiki Systems (28 October 2005)

Thread grinders being built in Coventry - profile

In existence for over 100 years, Matrix Machine Tool is now under new owners, and is rapidly gaining new enquiries for its latest CNC thread grindinging machines.

News from Matrix Machine Tool (Coventry) (28 October 2005)

HMCs offer higher accuracy, productivity

A whole range of accurate, highly productive and versatile horizontal machining centres, shown at EMO 2005, have a patented, rugged structural design.

News from DMG (UK) (28 October 2005)

Linear drive 5-axis VMC offers universality

Five-axis vertical machining centre offers high speed traverse rates and the performance potential of a universal milling machine for five-side machining.

News from DMG (UK) (28 October 2005)

Vertical centre completely machines large pieces

Vertical turning centre for larger diameters is ideally suited for simple or complex workpieces, regardless of whether small lots or large series need to be produced.

News from DMG (UK) (28 October 2005)

Larger workpieces completed 'in one' set-up

Large multi-function mill-turn centre is designed for the 'done in one' or 'one-hit' approach for larger workpieces up to 545mm turning diameter and 753mm length.  Brochure Available 

News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (28 October 2005)

Small organisations expect fewer problems

Smaller organisations consistently expect fewer recruitment difficulties than larger operations, according to the latest findings from the Recruitment Confidence Index (RCI).

News from Cranfield School of Management (28 October 2005)

Sonasoft partners with Triware Networld Systems

Sonasoft has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Triware Networld Systems (TNS), a leading computer network-related service provider in the San Francisco Bay Area.

News from SonaSoft Corporation (28 October 2005)

Sonasoft Protects Mission Critical Applications

 User Application Article  SonaSafe SQL Solution enables Tellurian to continue to exceed HIPAA and SOX compliance requirements

News from SonaSoft Corporation (28 October 2005)

SumTotal signs Analog Devices

 User Application Article  Analog Devices Signs Contract with SumTotal Systems for Learning Management System

News from SumTotal Systems (28 October 2005)

PLH arkitekter Wins 2005 BE Award

SBA Office Building Named Top Project in "Building: BIM for Simulation and Visualisation, Single Subject" Category

News from Bentley Systems (28 October 2005)

Trident become AAEON Distributor

AAEON Technology, a strong and established Taiwanese manufacturer of embedded solutions, has selected Trident as an approved distributor in the UK, Italy and Benelux regions.

News from Trident Microsystems (28 October 2005)

Visiprise on 40 Emerging Software Vendors List

Visiprise Earns a Spot on the Manufacturing Business Technology 40 Emerging Software Vendors List

News from Visiprise (28 October 2005)

Zendor Provides Tips for Combating Online Fraud

 Technical Background Article  The online market in the UK is expected to treble in size within the next five years, reaching a staggering £19.2 billion (Source: Verdict).

News from Zendor (28 October 2005)

Programmable PCI Express Solution

Companies Collaborate to Provide Low-Cost PCI Express Solution with Full Feature Support

News from Lattice Semiconductor UK (28 October 2005)

Two papers to be presented by Matrikon

Matrikon Presents Two Papers at Computer Applications in the Minerals Industries Conference  Brochure Available 

News from MatrikonOPC (28 October 2005)

Major Bed Manufacturer Invests In Syspro

 User Application Article  Bed manufacturer, Millbrook Beds , is aiming to bring greater visibility of information within the company by implementing a fully integrated Syspro system from McGuffie Brunton.

News from K3 Business Technology Group (28 October 2005)

New offices in the city of Bristol for NT CADCAM

New Technology CADCAM announces new premises in the city of Bristol.

News from NT Cadcam (28 October 2005)

The Profibus Group at MTEC 2006

The Profibus Group at MTEC 2006 - Feb 15 and 16, NEC Birmingham, England

News from Profibus Group (28 October 2005)

French Version of Dialogue Anywhere

Exstream Software Announces French Version of Dialogue Anywhere for Marketing

News from Exstream Software (28 October 2005)

ATP testing costs cut with swab

Companies already undertaking ATP bioluminescence testing could consider retrofitting the Snapshot ATP swab from Hygiena International.

News from Hygiena International (28 October 2005)

Innovation in scientific software rewarded

IDBS has announced that Neil Kipling, founder, CEO and Chairman of the company, has been formally recognized for his contribution to the art and science of drug discovery.

News from IDBS (28 October 2005)

High throughput screening data management

IDBS has announced the launch of ActivityBase Xtended Edition (ActivityBase XE) at the 11th annual SBS meeting in Geneva.

News from IDBS (28 October 2005)

Laboratory notebook for R and D scientists

IDBS has announced the launch of E-WorkBook, a comprehensive, secure and extensible next generation electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) designed for R and D scientists of any discipline.

News from IDBS (28 October 2005)

Science breakthrough leads to contract

The Medical Research Council is to receive over US$200m as part of one of the biggest deals to come out of breakthroughs by British scientists.

News from Medical Research Council (MRC) (28 October 2005)

Manufacturing software helps meet delivery

 User Application Article  Sub-contract machine shop and assembly firm relies on Jobshop manufacturng software to support its commitment to customer service.  Brochure Available 

News from Jobshop (28 October 2005)

Presstek Reports Third Quarter Results

Major accomplishments, challenges and important strategic decisions shape quarterly results

News from Presstek Inc (28 October 2005)

TAKmat keeps walkways and work areas clean and dry

Fosse Liquitrol is now offering a revolutionary spill control product, designed to keep workplace floors clean and dry.

News from Fosse Liquitrol (28 October 2005)

High resolution X-ray system inspects PCBs

High resolution X-ray inspection system has an extra large scanning area, a highly precise manipulation unit with a 360 deg rotation axis and the approved ovhm technology for oblique views.

News from Contax (27 October 2005)

Malvern Instruments, Leeds Univ form partnership

Malvern Instruments and the Institute of Particle Science and Engineering (IPSE) at Leeds University in the UK have formed a long-term partnership to launch 'IntelliSense'.  Brochure Available 

News from Malvern Instruments (27 October 2005)

Honing investment increases efficiency, cuts costs

Willingness of a honing company to invest in a TBT twin-spindle deep hole drilling machine, and to increase efficiency is contributing to shorter delivery times and highly competitive pricing.

News from Hone-All Precision (27 October 2005)

High speed USB serial bus is universal

High speed USB universal serial bus facility makes connecting devices to a computer, faster, easier, and virtually limitless.

News from JDL (Just Data Loggers) (27 October 2005)

Radar level transmitters have graphics

Guided wave radar level transmitters have a concentric waveguide that directs the radar beam alleviating divergence problems and echoes from tank walls and surrounding structures.

News from K-Tek (27 October 2005)

Vision sensor software simplifies inspection

Software for DVT vision sensors features improvements to the intuitive user interface, making inspection, precision measurement, counting, and object location applications easier

News from Cognex UK (27 October 2005)

Hand-held enclosures have battery compartments

Various sizes of hand-held enclosures comprise of 15 models and all have accessible battery compartments accepting either 1 x AAA or 1 x 9v or 2 AA batteries.

News from Evatron Enclosures (27 October 2005)

CAM adapts milling cutter feed rates

 User Application Article  CAM adapts the cutter feed rate to suit the circumstances within the parameters set and reads the surface geometry to determine the optimum feed rates.

News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (27 October 2005)

large screen LCD display is IP65 approved

Market leader in the design and manufacture of industrial displays, has developed the first IP65 approved large screen LCD display for outdoor use.

News from GDS - Global Display Solutions (27 October 2005)

Dispenser stroke rate, displacement controlled

Versatile, programmable, positive displacement dispensing system features a programmable dual stepper design that Independently controls the stroke rate and the displacement

News from Fluid Metering (27 October 2005)

Multi-function rework system is lead-free

A multi function rework System uses powerful 'Smartheat' technology to meets all of today's lead-free soldering challenges from complex electronic assemblies.  Brochure Available 

News from OK International (27 October 2005)

5-axis VMC and HMCs introduced at EMO 2005

Vertical machining centre with a dedicated 5-axis table made its world debut at EMO 2005, along with a fixed table vertical machining centre, which made its European launch.

News from Cincinnati Machine (27 October 2005)

Variable drives make boiler fans more efficient

 User Application Article  A new energy centre for a Heinz factory will be 14% more efficient thanks to help from variable speed drives to control fans delivering air to boiler gas burners.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (27 October 2005)

Steel container is world's lightest, toughest

 User Application Article  What may be the world's lightest and toughest container, with ultra-thin walls, is manufactured entirely from one of the most advanced high strength steels available on the market.

News from SSAB Tunnplat (27 October 2005)

ERP system adds on warehouse management

Warehouse management technology adds warehouse management functionality to an enterprise resource planning system used by discrete manufacturers.

News from Infor (27 October 2005)

Bank works with University on manufacturing

Barclays Manufacturing Team announces a 'tie-up' with Warwick Manufacturing Group at the University of Warwick to develop further the manufacturing expertise of its relationship directors.

News from Barclays Commercial Bank (27 October 2005)

Colchestersales (UK) appoints sales manager

David Wilkinson has been promoted to sales manager of Colchestersales (UK) and the headquarters have been moved back from 600 Centre to the Heckmondwike factory in Yorkshire.

News from Colchester-Harrison (27 October 2005)

Safe start control valve protects users

Safe start control valve guarantees workers protection as health and safety compliance is an issue that can no longer be ignored.

News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (27 October 2005)

Modular controller has 'virtual HMI' interface

Enhanced modular controller has a full-featured web server that allows remote system monitoring and control using a 'virtual HMI' interface.

News from Red Lion Controls (27 October 2005)

Hydraulic accessory range extended

An 'extended' specification range of hydraulic accessories includes plugs and dipsticks, as well as dome-shaped level indicators.  Brochure Available 

News from Elesa (UK) (27 October 2005)

EMS appointed UK agent for Micro Precision Systems

Electro Mechanical Systems has been appointed exclusive UK agent for Micro Precision Systems - an internationally acclaimed manufacturer of miniature high-precision bearings and micro mechanisms.  Brochure Available 

News from EMS (27 October 2005)

Equipment added to finish more turbochargers

 User Application Article  New surface preparation and finishing equipment will allow a turbocharger manufacturer to carry out a complete cleaning, peening, washing and vibratory finishing processes.  Brochure Available 

News from Wheelabrator Group (27 October 2005)

Complex electrodes produced in under 10 min

Comprehensive electrode design and manufacturing system for mould production offers higher productivity and faster delivery as wellas saving design time.

News from Cimatron UK (27 October 2005)

No support for age discrimination implementation

A report from Eversheds and Cranfield School of Management shows that HR departments are not getting the full support of their senior management in the implementation of new age discrimination laws.

News from Cranfield School of Management (27 October 2005)

Speed most important factor

Service not price major deciding factor when placing business say 67% of brokers

News from edge IPK (27 October 2005)

New data protection management consoles

Sonasoft has announced the immediate availability of its new data protection management consoles for companies running Microsoft SQL database servers.

News from SonaSoft Corporation (27 October 2005)

Sonasoft demos products

Sonasoft has announced that it made a presentation and a demonstration of its product to the SanFrancisco Bay Area Association of Database Developers on Jul 9th.

News from SonaSoft Corporation (27 October 2005)

Abaqus Software Adopted by Major Automotive OEM

 User Application Article  Four-year technical collaboration signals a major technology shift in automotive engineering

News from Abaqus (27 October 2005)

Evalue Announces Pentium M 915GM Mini-ITX SBC

Evalue Technology has recently rolled out the EMB-9680, a Mini-ITX motherboard based on the Mobile Intel 915GM Express chipset and Intel ICH6M.

News from Avalue Technology (27 October 2005)

New Icem Shape Design software suite

Icem to preview new Icem Shape Design software suite at Euromold 2005. Booth No: D115, Hall 6, Fairground, Frankfurt/Main, 30 Nov - 3 Dec

News from ICEM (27 October 2005)

I-Logix Releases New Statemate 4.1

Version 4.1 Offers Enhanced Product Performance, Expanded Workflow Capabilities and Ease of Use for Very Large Systems

News from I-Logix Europe (27 October 2005)

I-Logix Closes Q3 At Record Highs

I-Logix Sales, Growth, Profitability Strong in Q3 2005

News from I-Logix Europe (27 October 2005)

Integration of RuleStream and MatrixOne

RPM and PLM Technologies Work Together to Drive Efficiencies, Shorten Engineering Times.

News from RuleStream Corp (27 October 2005)

VIA Teams Up with Professional Gamer

VIA Competitive Gamers Arena managed by top professional female gamer Alana Reid, alias Ms.X from girlz 0f destruction, and targeted squarely at the burgeoning competitive gaming community

News from VIA Technologies (27 October 2005)

Autodesk UK User Conference, 2nd November

The Autodesk UK User Conference will be held on Wednesday 2nd November at the Novotel London West Hotel, Hammersmith  Brochure Available 

News from Autodesk (27 October 2005)

Autovue 19 for EMC documentum 5.3 released

Documentum 5.3 users now have access to hundreds of formats for collaborative visualization

News from Cimmetry Systems (27 October 2005)

Government of Malawi Selects Epicor

 User Application Article  Epicor Selected Following Successful Implementation in Neighbouring Tanzania.

News from Epicor (27 October 2005)

Conformity certificate for closed pipe flowmeter

GE Sensing has announced the award of the first Environment Agency MCERTS Product Conformity certificate for a closed pipe flowmeter under the Continuous Water Monitoring scheme.

News from GE Sensing (27 October 2005)

Data logging catalogued

Measurement Computing has announced the release of its new "PC-based DAQ" catalogue.

News from Measurement Computing (27 October 2005)

Geophysical site investigation seminar

Stats, an independent consultancy practice, has announced the latest in a series of technical training seminars.

News from STATS (27 October 2005)

Increased automation brings productivity

Thermo Electron has announced the availability of a new application for its ToxLab 2.0 Intelligent Sequencing Software.

News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Chromatography) (27 October 2005)

Borealis Ownership Restructuring Completed

The transaction in which the International Petroleum Investment Company and OMV Aktiengesellschaft agreed to purchase Statoil's 50% shareholding in Borealis A/S has been closed.

News from Borealis (27 October 2005)

Goodbye Pactiv, Hello Pregis

AEA Investors has announced the completion of the acquisition of substantially all of Pactiv Corporation's protective and flexible business units for approximately $530 million.

News from Pregis Corporation (27 October 2005)

Design Service Assists Producer Of Ethnic Snacks

 User Application Article  Sharp Interpack's design service made all the difference when its client, Spurway Foods, the fast-growing ethnic snacks producer was required to respond to challenging briefs set by retailers.

News from Sharp Interpack (27 October 2005)

Rotary vacuum chamber system for better sanitation

Cryovac 8600S Rotary Vacuum Chamber System offers sanitation benefits for the ready-to-eat market

News from Sealed Air (27 October 2005)

Lone worker protection with man-down alarm

Isle Systems is launching a technologically advanced device for protecting vulnerable workers.

News from Isle Systems (27 October 2005)

Downloadable brochures describe rheometers

Downloadable brochures present a range of bench and floor standing capillary rheometers and contain the latest technical and applications information.  Brochure Available 

News from Malvern Instruments (26 October 2005)

Machine vision courses listed on-line

The UK Industrial Vision Association (UKIVA) web site has been further enhanced with the addition of a new section detailing the availability of vision-related training courses.

News from UK Industrial Vision Association (26 October 2005)

Proportional flow control valve is accurate

Proportional flow control valve that is small and simple provides reliable, accurate and affordable pressure compensated proportional flow control.

News from Integrated Hydraulics (26 October 2005)

AC power supply unit offers variable voltage

Multi-function AC power supply unit provides a step-less adjustment of output voltage and frequency, with a choice of either analogue or digital control.  Brochure Available 

News from REO (UK) (26 October 2005)

Laser sensors measure down to sub-microns

Scalable laser measurement sensors with CMOS technology delivers sub-micron accuracy and are available in a wide range of different sensor heads offering sensing distances from 10mm to 350mm.  Brochure Available 

News from Omron Electronics (26 October 2005)

How aerospace engineers solve product problems

 User Application Article  By sharing inspection data, Magellan Aerospace can now handle issues about a product's quality regardless of where it was originally manufactured.

News from Tecnomatix Technologies (26 October 2005)

Fork fenders warn of forklift forks

Specifically designed to meet a gap in Health and Safety procedures, the Fork Fender highlights the forks of a forklift truck to prevent accidents.

News from Contact Attachments (26 October 2005)

Major order awarded for tyre process lines

After several years of working in close association with engineers from one of the world's largest tyre manufacturing factories, Chronos Richardson have secured a major order from the CIS.

News from Chronos Richardson (26 October 2005)

Portable FTIR gas analysers check chimney stacks

Portable FTIR gas analysers have become extremely popular with stack testers for mobile emissions monitoring, particularly since the award of MCERTS certification.

News from Quantitech (26 October 2005)

Mould tool runner maker opens Chinese facility

Synventive Molding Solutions - designers and manufacturers of hot runners and related components to the injection-molding industry - has officially inaugurates their new facility in Suzhou, China.

News from Synventive Molding Solutions (26 October 2005)

Carbide milling cutters shown for motorsports

Specialist tooling manufacturer will exhibit a complete range of tooling solutions - including 2 flute solid carbide cutters - for the MotorSport industry.

News from ITC Tooling (26 October 2005)

Bag filling and sealing machines are versatile

Versatile bag filling and sealing machines work with a continuous chain of pre-formed bags, which are specially designed in a variety of styles to work with the equipment.

News from Supreme Plastics (26 October 2005)

Project to strengthen thermoforming technology

Te UK's GTMA is actively involved in obtaining R and D resources to help UK companies strengthen their technological base through its latest project, T-ForM.

News from GTMA (26 October 2005)

Refresher course helps manage safely

A two-day tailored Managing Safely Refresher Course incorporates a one-day module on Machinery and Work Equipment Safety for managers who already possess an IOSH Managing Safely certificate.

News from Pilz Automation Technology (26 October 2005)

Variable speed jig saw has higher speed

Variable speed jig saw cuts thicker materials and offers greater cutting speed than earlier models for cutting wood, timber-based materials, light metal and plexiglass.

News from Metabo (26 October 2005)

MES Expertise Centre Centre launched

Microsoft and Siemens launch European MES Expertise Centre that will help demonstrate the benefits of seamless information from the factory floor to plant managers in real time.

News from Microsoft (26 October 2005)

Secure wireless strategy for plant introduced

Secure wireless strategy for plant and enterprise applications overcomes major barriers for wireless and provides powerful enabling technology for asset performance management.

News from Invensys (26 October 2005)

Pressure transmitters offer better accuracy

By applying a proprietary characterisation and compensation process to its line of intelligent pressure transmitters improved process measurement and control are obtained.

News from Invensys Process Systems (26 October 2005)

Adobe joins UGS JT Open Program

UGS Corp, a leading global provider of product lifecycle management software and services, and Adobe Systems have announced that Adobe has become a member of the rapidly growing JT Open Program.

News from Siemens PLM Software (26 October 2005)

UGS and Adobe team to enrich communication

UGS and Adobe team to enrich communication for manufacturers by delivering 3D product data through the ubiquitous Adobe Reader - standards JT and Adobe PDF to expand reach of 3D data.

News from Siemens PLM Software (26 October 2005)

Bespoke scissor type goods lift solves handling

 User Application Article  A bespoke scissor type goods lift is used to safely and quickly transfer heavy air freight pallets from road going vehicles to a loading dock.

News from Britannia Lift (26 October 2005)

"Lead-free kiosk' prepares for WEEE Directive

'Lead-Free Kiosk' at Productronica 2005 provides electronics manufacturers with an opportunity to make new supplier relationships before the 1st June 2006 WEEE Directive is enforced.  Brochure Available 

News from OK International (26 October 2005)

Flush-mount pressure sensors are hygienic

Flush-mount pressure sensors for hygienic installation offer electronic temperature compensation, improved signal evaluation giving an overall accuracy 0.2% as well as a maintenance-free high-purity.  Brochure Available 

News from IFM Electronic (26 October 2005)

Polymer science, product design explored

Rapra Technology delivered a successful ground-breaking conference in Berlin succeeding in exploring the territory between the aesthetics of product design and the technology of polymer science.

News from Smithers Rapra (26 October 2005)

Interplas brings injection moulding success

Leading injection moulding machinery supplier, Sandretto UK, enjoyed sales success for its range of plastics processing ancillary equipment at the UK's plastics exhibition, Interplas 05.

News from Sandretto UK (26 October 2005)

UK HSE offers guidance for food manufacturing

The UK's Health and Safety Executive has published a new edition guidance for food manufacturing industries, 'A recipe for safety: Occupational health and safety in food and drink manufacture'.

News from Health and Safety Executive (26 October 2005)

Multiple hole patterns drilled at low cost

AutoDrill has introduced a fast low cost method to drill multiple hole patterns.

News from AutoDrill (26 October 2005)

SANblade Supports Virtual SANs

Servers Now Support Industry Standard Virtual SAN Fabrics with VSAN-aware HBA.

News from QLogic (26 October 2005)

Positive preliminary results for Sumtotal

Company Expects Third Quarter Revenue to Increase Approximately 20% and to Reach GAAP Profitability and Don Fowler, Current Board Chair, Appointed Interim CEO.

News from SumTotal Systems (26 October 2005)

Call For Papers for Fatigue 2007

The Engineering Integrity Society now welcomes abstracts from fatigue practitioners and experts for its 6th International Conference, Fatigue 2007

News from Engineering Integrity Society (26 October 2005)

PhotoBox Invests in Kodak Digital Printing

 User Application Article  Kodak nexpress 2100 Digital Production Color Press Takes Photography To New Levels Of Quality

News from Kodak Versamark (26 October 2005)

Elcoteq Selects Visiprise

 User Application Article  Elcoteq Selects Visiprise to Implement Global Manufacturing Platform

News from Visiprise (26 October 2005)

ATE distribution deal for Phillippines

Aeroflex has signed a distribution agreement with Maxtronix, a Philippine company, dedicated to selling sophisticated equipment for semiconductor, SMT and Thru Hole Assembly Technology.

News from Aeroflex (26 October 2005)

X-ray astronomy satellite mission supported

Altium has announced a sponsorship for Brazil's National Institute for Space Research, Space and Atmospheric Sciences Division.

News from Altium (26 October 2005)

Custom processor design driven

CoWare and ACE Associated Compiler Experts have announced a multi-year strategic alliance in which CoWare will continue to deliver ACE's C-Compiler technology.

News from CoWare (26 October 2005)

Fully automated diagnostics identify diseases

Wiltshire-based Enigma Diagnostics showcased its innovative new product at the Cordia show.

News from Enigma Diagnostics (26 October 2005)

Atomic absorption spectrophotometer autosampler

 User Application Article  A new autosampler has been introduced by Hitachi High-Technologies for the Z-2300 flame-only atomic absorption spectrophotometer.

News from Hitachi High-Technologies (26 October 2005)

ICP analysis of volatile organic samples

Horiba Jobin Yvon has introduced a new accessory extending the analysis capability to volatile organic samples with Horiba Jobin Yvon ICP Spectrometers.

News from Horiba Jobin Yvon (26 October 2005)

Gas filters for easy GC and GC/MS analyses

Thermo Electron has announced the introduction of two new gas filters, the Click-On and Super Clean.

News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Chromatography) (26 October 2005)

Roll-To-Sheet Stocks Offer Enhanced Features

Avery Dennison Roll Materials Europe's upgraded Fasson LaserCopyJet Premium roll-to-sheet stocks now offer an enhanced portfolio of features.

News from Avery Dennison Graphics Division (26 October 2005)

Sponsors And Teams Sought For Charity Golf Day

Following the success of the inaugural Frank Kenyon Challenge Trophy held on 28 July 2005 at Manchester Golf Club, preparations are already well underway for next year's event.

News from Kenyon Performance Adhesives Division (26 October 2005)

Rockware Glass Freshthinking Samples Impress

Rockware Glass reports excellent results from its first appearance at the recent Drinktec 2005 in Munich (12-17 September 2005).

News from Rockware Glass (26 October 2005)

First Australian Zip-Pak Slider System On Show

Propac Industrial, together with Zip-Pak, a leading global resealable technology provider, introduced the first Australian-made Zip-pak Slider system at Auspack 2005.

News from Zip-Pak (26 October 2005)

Amateur football lacking adequate first aid

 Technical Background Article  A survey at the Grass Roots Football Show 2005 showed that less than half of amateur football teams believe their first aid kits are adequate to deal with injuries that may occur during a match.

News from Firstaid4sport.co.uk (26 October 2005)

Forkliftag chosen by Smith and Nephew

 User Application Article  One of the most well recognised and trusted names in the healthcare industry worldwide, Smith and Nephew is utilising Forkliftag in its plant in Hull, East Yorkshire.  Brochure Available 

News from Scafftag (26 October 2005)

Sescoi to expand Indian CAD/CAM business

Sescoi is expanding the scope and activities of its Sescoi India office by development, localisation and translation of Sescoi software and support material into a number of Asian languages.

News from Sescoi International (25 October 2005)

SMAC Europe appoints UK agent for actuators

ORLIN Technologies has been appointed UK agent for the range of moving coil actuators and micro-positioning stages from SMAC Europe.

News from Orlin Technologies (25 October 2005)

How to prove RoHS-compliance?

 Technical Background Article  How to prove RoHS-compliance, once key issues such as lead-free solders and the availability and respectively procurement of RoHS-compliant electronic components and materials has been sorted.  Brochure Available 

News from SGS (25 October 2005)

Copper cast rods/wires are oxygen-free

Continuous casting technology specialists will be presenting an innovative range of oxygen-free copper and copper alloy wire rod casting machines at the forthcoming Wire 2006 exhibition in Germany.

News from Rautomead International (25 October 2005)

Warehouse apathy produces more accidents

Simple apathy is exacerbating the incidence of employee falls in the transport and warehousing sector, according to an opinion survey from the Health and Safety Executive.

News from Health and Safety Executive (25 October 2005)

Compact switch supports Profinet functions

A new compact block variant is now available for the powerful Modular Managed Switch (MMS) from Phoenix Contact.  Brochure Available 

News from Phoenix Contact (25 October 2005)

Systems clean off TIG weld oxides

Orbital weld cleaning and marking systems can be used for removal of oxides, which are left when TIG welding stainless steel, local electro-polishing and for marking of metal surfaces.

News from Orbimatic (25 October 2005)

Machining alloys without work-hardening

 User Application Article  High temperature aero-engine metal has to be cut by a subcontractor at exactly the correct feeds and speeds to avoid 'work hardening' during the cutting process.

News from Burcas (25 October 2005)

Fake bearings can be a real danger

Bearing manufacturer, INA FAG, is warning that fake bearings can have dangerous consequences for end users and their consumers around the world.  Brochure Available 

News from Schaeffler (UK) (25 October 2005)

Engineering 'giant' celebrates Golden Jubilee

Bearing manufacturer INA and its staff are celebrating the operation's Golden Jubilee during October, 2005, marking its establishment in Great Britain back in 1955.  Brochure Available 

News from Schaeffler (UK) (25 October 2005)

Enterprise-wide collaboration deployed

UGS and Microsoft announce deployment of enterprise-wide Collaboration Solution at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to provide easy access to all product information.

News from Siemens PLM Software (25 October 2005)

Maintenance time cycles and costs reduced

Latest release of Teamcenter for MRO solution provides asset management capabilities to ensure logistics and maintenance have real-time access to accurate and current product configurations.

News from Siemens PLM Software (25 October 2005)

Forklifts' design adds 25% storage space

 User Application Article  By closing down surplus storage premises, aerosol valve producer, Lindal Valve Co, are saving over GBP 30,000 a year on leasing costs alone, thanks to articulating, electric forklifts.

News from Translift Bendi (25 October 2005)

Smooth soft start reduces mechanical shocks

As well as providing a smooth soft start which reduces mechanical shocks and peak currents, a motor starter brings switchgear control to the motor location.  Brochure Available 

News from Lenze (25 October 2005)

Touch screen and logic combined in one

Touch-screen panel is combined with a powerful logic controller, extensive I/O capabilities and networking in one robust and reliable package.

News from Motor Technology (25 October 2005)

Used large horizontal honing machines offered

Machine tool dealer is offering two large Delapena horizontal honing machines for sale from a site in the UK at GBP 40,000 and 45,000 each.

News from Gribben Davies Machine Tools (25 October 2005)

3D motion controllers prices are lower

Volume production and revised products sourcing have brought down the cost of 3D motion controllers to below GBP 149 + VAT.

News from 3Dconnexion (25 October 2005)

Anti slip safety tapes used inside, outside

Anti slip safety tapes consist of a self adhesive plastic carrier impregnated with aluminium oxide particles to provide a slip resistant surface.

News from Firwood Paints Ltd (25 October 2005)

Display gives easy access to PSS diagnostic data

Display gives easy access to programmable safety system diagnostic data and presents step-by-step instructions in easy-to-understand text message to help troubleshoot and rectify faults.

News from Pilz Automation Technology (25 October 2005)

Renishaw reports positive first quarter trading

Speaking at Renishaw's Annual General Meeting held on Friday 14th October, Renishaw's chairman and chief executive, Sir David McMurtry, reported on a positive first quarter of trading.  Brochure Available 

News from Renishaw (25 October 2005)

PPMA show generated GBP 100,000 orders for marking

Having taken orders in excess of GBP 100,000, Weber Marking Systems has declared its attendance at the recent PPMA Show at the NEC, UK, one of its most successful ever.

News from Weber Marking Systems (25 October 2005)

Internal brushes clean up edge burrs

Internal deburring brushes, designed to increase productivity of in-machine deburring in CNC machining centers, easily remove all burrs found at intersecting holes and other internal edges.

News from Weiler Corporation (25 October 2005)

Aluminium 75mm thick plate friction stir welded

Friction Stir Welding has been used to join two aluminium plates 75mm (three inches) thick in a single operation - a big step forward from the previous thickness limit of 50mm.

News from TWI (The Welding Institute) (25 October 2005)

Compact linear slides have many uses

Compact linear slides - a variety of bearing configurations - can be used in a wide range of handling, positioning and linear motion applications.  Brochure Available 

News from SKF UK (25 October 2005)

Sheet metalwork and fabrication with quality

Brent Precision is a sheet metalwork and fabrication specialist offering design and manufacturing solutions across a wide range of industry sectors.

News from Brent Precision (25 October 2005)

Altarum chooses mNotes

 User Application Article  US based Altarum Institute Mobilises Lotus Notes with mNotes

News from CommonTime (25 October 2005)

Business challenges drive storage spend

 Technical Background Article  Cost Still A Priority, But Solutions Rather Than Tactical Fixes Dominate Decision Making According To Storage Expo Visitors.

News from Hitachi Data Systems (25 October 2005)

Rugged Handheld for Win CE.NET

IGroup Announces Availability of Rugged Handheld for Win CE.NET, Windows Mobile and Pocket PC Enabling Deployment of Mobile Applications on Industrial Strength rugged Handhelds

News from igroup (25 October 2005)

XK sports car debuts with the aid of Icem Surf

 User Application Article  Icem's advanced surface modelling, surface quality analysis and design visualisation software helped smooth XK's body and interior design development.

News from ICEM (25 October 2005)

Trident brings colour to hostile environments

Printrex have added another high performance printer to their line up strengthening their position as the most widely used brand of log plotter in the world.

News from Trident Microsystems (25 October 2005)

AutoVue Enables Distributed Engineering

Cimmetry Announces Energy Industry Initiative at Documentum's Momentum Las Vegas 2005.

News from Cimmetry Systems (25 October 2005)

159th Fastest Growing Technology Company

Exstream Software recognised as 159th Fastest Growing Technology Company in North America on the 2005 Deloitte Technology Fast 500

News from Exstream Software (25 October 2005)

Torque monitoring for transducerised air tools

The new TMAC Opta Tool Monitor and Controller from Crane Electronics is an extremely powerful and adaptable product for monitoring and controlling the torque of all transducerised air tools.  Brochure Available 

News from Crane Electronics (25 October 2005)

Conference looks at sustainable production

"Sustainable Manufacturing in the 21st Century", which will be held at the RBS Williams F1 Conference Centre, near Oxford, on 23rd November.  Brochure Available 

News from Delcam (25 October 2005)

Large format lenses for line and area scan cameras

Edmund optics has announced new large format lenses for line scan and area scan cameras.

News from Edmund Optics (25 October 2005)

Distinguishing smoke detector

An innovative fire detector has been developed which could save hundreds of lives and reduce the £1bn wasted annually on unnecessary fire service call-outs.

News from Siemens UK (25 October 2005)

Payne Opens USA Printing operation

Payne has enhanced its global capabilities with the establishment of a second print operation at its American plant in Richmond, Virginia, to complement its existing UK facility.

News from Payne Security (25 October 2005)

Trompe L'Oeil Effect For Terrine Tub Redesign

 User Application Article  The relaunch of Paul Predault's Le Mousson terrine has benefited from an ingenious tub redesign by RPC Tedeco-Gizeh Troyes that utilises the existing lid and tooling for two different pack sizes.

News from RPC Containers (25 October 2005)

World-Class Supplier Of Metal Detection Equipment

The first company in India to offer world class metal detecting equipments for food and pharmaceutical industries.

News from Unique Equipments (25 October 2005)

Custom packaging offered for orthopedic implants

Packaging combines custom thermoformed plastics and foam materials for orthopedic implants to give superior product protection for lower packaging costs.

News from UFP Technologies (25 October 2005)

Moulded fibre packaging is cost-effective

Molded fiber is cost-effective, 100% recyclable packaging that can be easily disposed of by hospitals and provides cushioning and protection during shipping and handling.

News from UFP Technologies (25 October 2005)

Thermoformed plastic packaging is customised

Custom engineered packaging materials, offers custom thermoformed plastics packaging solutions to medical device and instrumentation manufacturers.

News from UFP Technologies (25 October 2005)

UFP offers custom designed endoscope case

UFP Technologies offers custom designed medical endoscope cases with foam inserts for medical instruments and device manufacturers.

News from UFP Technologies (25 October 2005)

Presstek to report Third Quarter Financial Results

Presstek will distribute its 2005 third quarter financial results on Thursday, October 27, 2005.

News from Presstek Inc (25 October 2005)

Winner glove for pharmaceutical sector

A new non-latex glove specifically designed for use in the cleanroom and pharmaceutical sector has been launched by Marigold Industrial .

News from Marigold Industrial (25 October 2005)

Compact vertical millers have long axis travel

Latest generation of vertical milling machines are characterised by long axis travel, a compact design, excellent performance and highly attractive starting price.

News from DMG (UK) (24 October 2005)

Latest CNC punch press raises electronics quality

 User Application Article  Electronics equipment manufacturer is enjoying better quality parts - first time and every time - less scrap and less tool grinding since buying the latest CNC punch press.  Brochure Available 

News from Trumpf (24 October 2005)

Emco Maier and ESPRIT to co-operate on software

Emco Maier has selects DP Technology, developer of ESPRIT CAM software, to co-operate in the programming of lathes and milling machines on a worldwide basis.  Brochure Available 

News from DP Technology (24 October 2005)

Tri-colour indicator/controller is programmable

Multi-function tri-colour digital indicator/controller is programmable for load cells, process and temperature, colours showing each phase of measurement, programming or alarms.  Brochure Available 

News from Vydas International Marketing (24 October 2005)

Simulation interface links LabVIEW with Simulink

Simulation interface software gives control system design and test engineers a seamless link between NI LabVIEW graphical development environment and MathWorks' 'Simulink'.  Brochure Available 

News from National Instruments (24 October 2005)

Plastics moulders need more R and D investment

Most of the UK's industrial and commercial Interplas 05 visitors say that UK Plastics definitely stands in need of investment in its research and development activities.

News from Faraday Plastics (24 October 2005)

Coiled spring pins size range increased

Additional lengths and diameters, together with improvements in performance duties, have been added to a range of metric and imperial standard coiled spring pins.  Brochure Available 

News from Spirol Industries (24 October 2005)

Carbide roughing cutters mill hardened steels

Carbide roughing cutters that can machine hardened steels at speeds ranging up to 200m/min will be included in a wide range of milling cutters to be shown in Wales.

News from ITC Tooling (24 October 2005)

2000th atomic absorption spectrometer sold

Thermo Electron Corporation announces the 2000th customer order of its M Series Atomic Absorption Spectrometer, which has set a new standard in flame and furnace analyses.

News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (24 October 2005)

Stacker cranes achieve high utilisation

 User Application Article  In spite of long travel distances, 24 stacker cranes achieve up to 430 cycles/h in an automated high bay warehouse complex for the storage of glass containers of all types.

News from Stocklin (24 October 2005)

Software boosts planning, scheduling by 25%

A major software breakthrough in planning and scheduling precision that can produce significant efficiency gains of up to 25% offers interactivity and flexibility.

News from ILOG (24 October 2005)

Batteries combine high power and long life

Environmentally-friendly lithium battery combines the high-power capabilities of spiral type batteries with the capacity and lifetime of bobbin type batteries.

News from Maxell Europe (24 October 2005)

Electrical products to be delivered faster

Faster deliveries, higher service levels and more competitive prices on electrical products are just some of the key benefits Hoerbiger-Origa is promising UK customers.  Brochure Available 

News from Hoerbiger-Origa (24 October 2005)

Expanding bakery defines automation supplier

A Memorandum of Understanding that recognises Mitsubishi Electric as its first choice supplier of automation equipment and systems has been signed by Roberts Bakery.  Brochure Available 

News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (24 October 2005)

Arc flash is a serious safety hazard

Arc Flash Label Information Guide provides a method for quickly getting people 'up to speed' on understanding the information on arc flash labels.

News from Graphic Products (24 October 2005)

Single-pass bore finishing cuts tools' cost

 User Application Article  Single-pass bore finishing is performed with pre-set barrel-shaped tools that pass once through the bore while the tool, part, or both rotate - tool cost is reduced by over 50%.

News from Engis (UK) (24 October 2005)

Inserts readily pressed into plastics

Brass press-In inserts have been designed for easy installation in ABS and polycarbonate plastics parts usingeither an arbour press or a fully automatic machine.  Brochure Available 

News from Spirol Industries (24 October 2005)

Packaged laser marking system is affordable

Packaged laser marking system delivers unrivalled quality and reliability in a compact package at an affordable price, which can easily be fitted into the smallest of workshops.  Brochure Available 

News from Electrox (24 October 2005)

Video explains flexible production concept

A video for users, from toolmakers to production shops, will tell you why they chose a flexible manufacturing concept and what they have achieved.

News from REM Systems (24 October 2005)

Lift places work pallets on machine tools

Pallet lift - for loads up to 250kg - requires little physical effort to handle a loaded pallet into a machining centre or automation system and has a reach of 1300mm.

News from REM Systems (24 October 2005)

Norgren wins medical industry award

Norgren's UK Midlands manufacturing site is heavily focused on developing healthcare engineering applications, for which it received an award from Medilink West Midlands.

News from Norgren (24 October 2005)

VCS improves CNC machine tool accuracy

 Technical Background Article  Volumetric Compensation Software is a utility designed to run in the background of a CNC system to improve the accuracy of the machine tool under its control.

News from Centre for Precision Technologies (24 October 2005)

Software improves CNC machine tool accuracy

 User Application Article  Volumetric Compensation Software corrects errors in the path of the cutting tools before they occur and thereby improve the overall accuracy of the machined product.

News from Centre for Precision Technologies (24 October 2005)

Sescoi brings WorkNC to Indonesia

P T Prima Tigon has been appointed Indonesian distributor for WorkNC, Sescoi's CAM/CAD software that is easy to use and powerful for 2- through to 5-axis milling.

News from Sescoi International (24 October 2005)

EXFO reports sales growth of 30.3%

EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering has reported a sales growth of 30.3% year-over-year for fiscal 2005 and has derived 42.4% of sales from new products.

News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (24 October 2005)

Renishaw invests in metrology software developer

Renishaw has entered into a 50% business partnership with Metrology Software Products, an engineering metrology and production software development company.  Brochure Available 

News from Renishaw (24 October 2005)

General purpose flux vector inverters are low cost

General purpose flux vector inverters fit where a simple low cost drive is needed but with increased torque performance.  Brochure Available 

News from Lenze (24 October 2005)

Machine tool builder reports impressive sales

After record sales of EUR 1.4 billion last year, machine tool manufacturer and laser specialist Trumpf is expecting further sales increases for the 2005/06 fiscal year.  Brochure Available 

News from Trumpf (24 October 2005)

Scotmech to sell Anilam DROs and CNCs in Scotland

ACI (UK) has extended its business partnership with Scotmech Engineering by appointing the company the official sales and service dealer in Scotland for Anilam digital readouts and CNC systems.

News from ACI (UK) (24 October 2005)

Pneumatic impact wrenches can be unhealthy

Pneumatic impact wrenches, such as those typically used for commercial vehicle wheel bolting, could prove hazardous to your health if operated for more than a few minutes per day.  Brochure Available 

News from Norbar Torque Tools (24 October 2005)

E-business system updates continuously

Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services provides its customers, including those importing from the Far East, with continuous information updates through an e-business system - BVcpnet.

News from Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (24 October 2005)

Mould makers offered low cost rapid tooling

Automation and engineering company has built a bespoke milling machine for an innovative company developing a fundamentally new way of creating moulds for plastic and metal forming.  Brochure Available 

News from Unimatic Engineers (24 October 2005)

Maintenance, repair products are on-line

Industry can now select from over 200,000 different maintenance, repair and operations products on-line with the introduction of a new trading website.

News from Buck & Hickman (24 October 2005)

Electronics plant adopts plastics laser marking

 User Application Article  A Spanish manufacturer of electronic products for access control applications, has adopted coding, marking and printing additive that enables plastics to be laser-marked.

News from DataLase (24 October 2005)

Basic principles used to select bearings

 Technical Background Article  Back to basics in bearing selection provides opportunities for improved product performance and competitiveness says Roger Turner.  Brochure Available 

News from NSK UK (24 October 2005)

Wide span linear motion system configured

To provide a stable platform for higher load carrying capacity, elements of a dual 'v' guide programme can be easily configured to create a wide-span linear motion system.  Brochure Available 

News from HepcoMotion (24 October 2005)

Latest CAM to be demonstrated live at UK show

Pathtrace will use EdgeCAM to carry out live cutting trials on Richmond and Toyoda vertical machining centres to demonstrate the capability of EdgeCAM with advanced freeform milling applications.

News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (24 October 2005)

Calibration and repair capability set up in UK

AMETEK Calibration Instruments has opened a direct sales outlet in the UK and has appointed Ian McPhie as UK sales manager.

News from Ametek Calibration Instruments (24 October 2005)

Advanced data recording products are easy to use

Advanced data recording products are claimed to set new standards in terms of ease of use, ease of configuration, security of data and adaptability.

News from Eurotherm (24 October 2005)

Data acquisition and browsing stations integrated

Advanced integrated data acquisition and browsing stations offer higher performance, new display and storage capabilities and expanded communications functions.

News from Yokogawa UK (24 October 2005)

Australian engineers check CNC sliding head autos

Australian subcontractor flies to UK Open House to check out the latest CNC sliding head turning centres and high pressure coolant system  Brochure Available 

News from Citizen Machinery UK (24 October 2005)

Specialist skills make the most of compact VMCs

 User Application Article  Delivery of a second compact vertical machining centre to a specialist tool and pattern maker is an endorsement of the contribution already made by the first machine to continuing growth.  Brochure Available 

News from XYZ Machine Tools (24 October 2005)

LK to sell Metronor AIMS measuring software

LK enhances enterprise integration with AIMS-enabled measuring software, following the signing of a licensing agreement with Metronor to integrate to the AIMS protocol.

News from LK (24 October 2005)

Latest moulding robots create show interest

Robots create a lot of interest at UK plastics show, including a servo type specifically designed for the fast removal of plastics parts from stack moulds and two-plate single face moulds.

News from Wittmann UK (24 October 2005)

Show brings in business for moulding machines

Leading injection moulding machinery supplier, reports a series of outstanding outcomes to its presence at the UK's leading plastics and rubber exhibition, Interplas 05.

News from Sandretto UK (24 October 2005)

Capacitors, resistors, batteries, switches

Arrow has been named northern European Distributor of the Year 2005 by Panasonic Industrial Europe.

News from Arrow Electronics (UK) (24 October 2005)

Automation specialist changes managing director

After seven years as managing director at production automation specialist, Contax , Jan O'Connor has left, and is replaced by Mike Rapson.

News from Contax (24 October 2005)

Pneumatic and electric actuators compete

Faster deliveries, higher service levels and more competitive prices will result now that manufacturing of pneumatic and electric actuators and control products has been centralised.  Brochure Available 

News from Hoerbiger-Origa (24 October 2005)

Profitable growth follows enquiry to invoice suite

 User Application Article  In June, 2005, Setsquare agreed to a three-month trial of Planability ETI (Enquiry To Invoice), a PC-based business system specifically developed for their kind of environment.

News from Planability (24 October 2005)

How secure is your enterprise search engine?

 Technical Background Article  Computer crime now affects 90% of UK businesses, and costs the country a total of 2.4 billion GBP per year.

News from Corpora Software (24 October 2005)

Retail experience wins through

 User Application Article  Digital Village has selected a single source for all its retail management software in the shape of Navision 3.6 from Microsoft Business Solutions partner, K3 Landsteinar.

News from K3 Landsteinar (24 October 2005)

Midwest US Service Centre expanded

Wichita, KS Service Centre Highlights Commitment to Providing Distinguished Service Unmatched by Competition

News from Leica Geosystems AG (24 October 2005)

VIA Launches K8M890 IGP PCI Express Chipset

Enhanced graphics and video capabilities provide system integrators and OEMs with a rich, flexible platform for building robust AMD Athlon 64 and AMD Sempron processor based PC systems

News from VIA Technologies (24 October 2005)

Mini-ITX board with I/O-rich Advantages

Mainstream Mini-ITX standard form factor can be applied easily into various industrial applications

News from Axiomtek (24 October 2005)

Rising star award for Glacier

Glacier Computer named rising star in deloitte's technology fast 50 program for Connecticut

News from Glacier Computer (24 October 2005)

Thumb-drive USB Recovery System

Glacier Computer announces portable recovery device for rebooting GX-series computers in harsh environments

News from Glacier Computer (24 October 2005)

New sunlight-readable GX Magnum

Glacier Computer introduces the GX Magnum, a sunlight-readable version of its 10" GX-1000 series of rugged computers.

News from Glacier Computer (24 October 2005)

Eliminating OPC Setup Headaches

Matrikon will be presenting three papers at the upcoming ISA EXPO 2005, in Chicago, Illinois, at the McCormick Place Lakeside Centre on October 25-27, 2005.  Brochure Available 

News from MatrikonOPC (24 October 2005)

Missler Software International Reseller Conference

Missler Software will hold its International Reseller conference in Lyon, France from 26-29/10/05.

News from Missler Software (24 October 2005)

Version One celebrates four nominations

Version One clinches four nominations in prestigious European awards

News from Version One (24 October 2005)

Metro opts for Voice Picking from Zetes

 User Application Article  Voice Application for Major German Food Storage Facilities

News from Zetes (24 October 2005)

Conformance distributed globally

Aeroflex and Centro de Tecnologia de las Comunicaciones (Cetecom Spain) have entered into a long-term, global distribution partnership.

News from Aeroflex (24 October 2005)

Calibration instruments see expansion

Ametek Calibration Instruments has opened a direct sales outlet in the UK.

News from Ametek Calibration Instruments (24 October 2005)

Crimp resistance measuring system

Cirris, global specialists in high speed cable testing, has announced the DCR 1000, a crimp resistance measuring system to measure routinely the electrical resistance of crimps on finished cables.

News from Cirris Solutions (24 October 2005)

Cell accessory for spray system

Malvern Instruments' new generation Spraytec system will be on display at the forthcoming Drug Delivery to the Lungs conference, which will take place from the 7 - 9 December 2005.  Brochure Available 

News from Malvern Instruments (24 October 2005)

Advanced spectroscopy software platform launched

Ocean Optics has released SpectraSuite, a modular, Java-based software platform that operates on Windows, Macintosh and Linux operating systems.

News from Ocean Optics (24 October 2005)

More filter pore size standards

Whitehouse Scientific has further extended its range of filter pore size standards, with the inclusion of standards down to 0.5 micron.  Brochure Available 

News from Whitehouse Scientific (24 October 2005)

Cauldron-Shaped Can Suits Halloween Soup

 User Application Article  Crosse and Blackwell, one of Premier Foods' leading canned food brands, has launched a Halloween promotion with innovative shaped cans from Crown Food Europe, an affiliate of Crown Holdings.

News from Crown Holdings, Inc. (24 October 2005)

Versatile Fastfill Handles Small Batches Of Sauces

 User Application Article  Specialist food producer Hiltfields has chosen Packaging Automation's Fastfill 60 to help it to meet the growing demand for convenience in the readymeals sector.

News from Packaging Automation (24 October 2005)

Packaging 'Can of the Year' award presented

Crown Speciality Packaging received the overall 'Can of the Year' award, as well as the Gold Award in the Promotional Can category, for the distinctive package

News from Crown Holdings, Inc. (24 October 2005)

How to cut 10 per cent from the cost of earplugs

New from the Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group is the Howard Leight brand LS-400 Leight Source earplug dispenser.

News from Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group (24 October 2005)

Nickel alloy and Titanium alloy metallurgy

Nickel alloy and Titanium alloy metallurgy will be the focus of two separate, one day workshops to be held in November at Namtec, Rotherham.

News from NAMTEC National Metals Technology Centre (24 October 2005)

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