News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 6 November
to Saturday 12 November 2005
Solid state relays have integral heat sinks
DIN-rail or backplate mounted solid state relays feature second-generation DBC technology for optimum thermal performance and reliability in a wide range of applications.
News from Crouzet (11 November 2005)
Monitors check movements through GSM
GPS positioning is used for identifying the location of a shipment and GSM communications for immediate notification of any significant events that may occur. Brochure Available
News from Lamerholm Electronics (11 November 2005)
Malvern names director of Customer Services
Malvern Instruments has appointed John Martin to the new role of director of Customer Services and will be responsible for all customer services and support activities globally. Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (11 November 2005)
CECIMO appoints Dante Speroni as president
Dante Speroni is the new president of CECIMO - the European Committee for Cooperation of the Machine Tool Industries, which represents the European manufacturers of production systems.
News from UCIMU (11 November 2005)
Warehouse Management ERP capability extended
Infor has announced it is making its warehouse management technology available for an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system used by discrete manufacturers.
News from Infor (11 November 2005)
Moulding dies changed in minutes, not hours
An innovative magnetic clamping system for injection moulding and rubber applications provides the ability to change dies in minutes rather than, in some cases, hours on existing dies. Brochure Available
News from Roemheld UK (11 November 2005)
Now 20 year old optic sorters can be upgraded
Upgrade programme aims to eliminate the risk of obsolescence that customers with early generation optical sorting systems - up to 20 years old - face as replacement parts become scarce.
News from Key Technology (11 November 2005)
Press shop automation systems sold
Coe Press Equipment Corporation, a leading USA producer of press shop feed equipment, has recently installed systems at Dana Corporation, Daimler Chrysler and Johnson Controls.
News from COE Press Equipment Corporation (11 November 2005)
Three million feet of hydraulic hose stocked
To better serve their customers' needs, Kurt Hydraulics has increased its inventory to include over three million feet of Hydraulic Hose ready for immediate delivery. Brochure Available
News from Kurt Manufacturing (11 November 2005)
Band saw frame moves precisely
A family of heavy duty, high performance true-dual column band saws feature a patented system for precise parallel movement of saw frame that eliminates the stick-slip effect on classical designs.
News from PE-TRA Machines Ltd (11 November 2005)
Spring-loaded position sensors are highly accurate
Spring-loaded position sensors, rated at 15 to 30V DC, are highly accurate and compatible with PLCs and feature 0.1% non-linearity and true 0 - 10V DC output.
News from Macro Sensors (11 November 2005)
Jenoptik and Kantum form joint Japanese firm
The Jenoptik subsidiary Jenoptik Laserdiode together with the company Kantum Eletronics Co have founded a new company named that specialises in the sale of high-power diode lasers.
News from Jenoptik (11 November 2005)
Motor control kit to speed digital development
A motor control kit is offered to improve the research and development activity and reduce the time to market for designer applications in the field of digital motor control.
News from Technosoft (11 November 2005)
CAD portal for automation updated
Automation, special purpose machinery CAD design portal has now been updated where users can specify over 80,000 components from a factory automation catalogue in up to 0.01mm increments.
News from Misumi (11 November 2005)
Network technology increases its versatility
Network technology is becoming more and more versatile, and transmitting all types of communication signals (video/voice/data) over one net is a trend that is sure to last well into the future.
News from Moxa Technologies (11 November 2005)
Avoiding national science skills shortages
A scheme at Sheffield Hallam University is aiming to avert a national skills shortage by getting pupils and students more involved in their science, technology and mathematics lessons.
News from Sheffield Hallam University (11 November 2005)
UK workers struggle to keep up technologywise
UK businesses are feeling the strain, as employees waste nearly a month each year struggling to keep up with the growing demands of the 21st century office, says a recent survey.
News from City and Guilds (11 November 2005)
Advanced CAD/CAM boosts motorsport machining
CADCAM developer is looking to build on its growing reputation in the autosport industry at the Autosport Engineering exhibition to be held at the NEC, Birmingham, on 12th and 13th January. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (11 November 2005)
High precision worm gearbox selection is faster
An on-line tool that enables users to quickly select, configure and order products from a range of high precision worm gearboxes is the latest addition to a recently updated website.
News from Gudel UK (11 November 2005)
Complete hollow bore machining line offered
A complete used manufacturing line includes a deep-hole borer, centreless grinder, hydraulic straightening press and a horizontal honing machine, and the price of EUR 595,000 includes tooling.
News from Gribben Davies Machine Tools (11 November 2005)
Orbital TIG head welds return bends in thin tube
A weld head for the welding of return bends to thin walled tube in heating and cooling equipment offers consistent TIG torch rotation, and constant or variable welding current.
News from Orbimatic (11 November 2005)
One board gets images from two cameras
Dual-channel board allows engineers and scientists to now use a single board to acquire images from two independent base-configuration Sony 'Camera Link' cameras. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (11 November 2005)
Rubber-based transfer adhesive bonds aggresively
A rubber-based transfer adhesive, designed for the industrial and automotive markets, provides an aggressive bond to a variety of foam materials and low surface energy plastic and rubber substrates.
News from Adchem Corporation (11 November 2005)
Manufacturing digitising supports Microsoft
The latest release of Delmia's Manufacturing Solutions for the digital design and validation of factories and production processes will support Microsoft Windows 64-bit operating system.
News from Delmia (11 November 2005)
Photonic Products appoints sales specialist
UK optoelectronics device and laser diode specialist, Photonic Products, has appointed Peter Skinner as sales and market development engineer to strenthen customer focus. Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products (11 November 2005)
Software meets many measurement needs
A comprehensive range of transducers, instrumentation and measurement software,applies to a broad range of measurement needs, right from the point of measurement through to PC display of data. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (11 November 2005)
Non-contact transducer matches linear pots
First non-contact transducer to match wear-prone linear pots in form factor and cost and uses patented, pulsed-inductive technology to provide superior performance and reliability.
News from Balluff UK (11 November 2005)
Machine tool long service awards presented
Colleagues at Birmingham machine tool manufacturer Cincinnati Machine made the monthly long service presentation in October a most notable one for the company.
News from Cincinnati Machine (11 November 2005)
Digital dispenser/controllers are affordable
Digital dispenser/controllers are affordable, accurate and repeatable micro-air dispensing systems for precision deposition of surface mount solder paste and adhesive to semiconductor under-fill. Brochure Available
News from OK International (11 November 2005)
High power laser diodes introduced
High power, 808nm wavelength array laser diodes are designed for high power solid state laser excitation or material processing applications such as laser welding and cutting. Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products (11 November 2005)
Orbital TIG supplier helps fabricator meet EU regs
User Application Article Orbital TIG welding equipment supplier has assisted a leading manufacture of oil-fired boilers in the manufacture of condensing units, to help them comply with new European legislation.
News from Orbimatic (11 November 2005)
Kuwait Petroleum president tours Q8Oils UK
The UK headquarters of Q8Oils UK was one of the first stops for newly appointed Kuwait Petroleum International president Al-Houti, as he visited sites during a global familiarisation tour.
News from Kuwait Petroleum International Lubricants (11 November 2005)
Gearboxes comply with ATEX Category 2 conditions
Following risk analysis, Lenze G-motion helical-bevel, bevel, helical, shaft mounted helical and helical-worm gearboxes now comply with ATEX Category 2 conditions. Brochure Available
News from Lenze (11 November 2005)
Tungsten preparation and electrode grinding
For a limited time, Diamond Ground Products will allow trade-in of a current tungsten grinder toward the purchase of any DGP Model Tungsten grinder.
News from Diamond Ground Products (11 November 2005)
E-commerce investment paid off in only one month
User Application Article Dr and Herbs has invested in an integrated e-commerce and EPOS solution from E-novations, a leading UK retail systems and e-commerce specialist.
News from E-NOVATIONS (11 November 2005)
Sunopsis Data Conductor at French postal service
User Application Article Sunopsis enables Enterprise Data Warehousing at French Postal Services
News from Sunopsis (11 November 2005)
IDBS improves drug discovery
User Application Article Major Spanish Pharmaceutical Company choose IDBS to improve drug discovery
News from IDBS (11 November 2005)
GammaChromeS18 PCI Express Graphics
GammaChrome GPUs boast native support of PCI Express and Hi-Def HDTV, bringing the latest graphics and video technologies to the mainstream.
News from S3 Graphics (11 November 2005)
Visiprise to Hold Webinar With SAP
Visiprise to Hold Webinar With SAP Addressing Plant Floor and Business Interoperability
News from Visiprise (11 November 2005)
Web server strategy for FloodWorks
Wallingford Software has unveiled its web server strategy for FloodWorks, the company's real-time flood forecasting and warning system.
News from Wallingford Software (11 November 2005)
New models announced for USB ECONseries
New USB Data Acquisition Modules Cut Cost Per Channel by Over 50%
News from Data Translation (11 November 2005)
Onboard diagnostic development time cut
User Application Article Model-Based Design reduces reliance on prototype vehicles, saving test and analysis time.
News from MathWorks (11 November 2005)
Wideband multi-channel data capture
Digital instrumentation recorders enable high-speed wideband multi-channel data capture
News from Sony Europe, ISS Division (11 November 2005)
IMS Post Processor Bundled with VX CAD/CAM
IMS Post processor gives VX CAM users more machining options
News from VX Corporation (11 November 2005)
Managing director for electronic design software
Altium, a developer of Windows-based electronics design software, has announced the appointment of Frank Hoschar as Managing Director, Sales Europe.
News from Altium (11 November 2005)
Extended shear cell capabilities for data analysis
The latest additions to the data analysis suite for Freeman Technology's FT4 Powder Rheometer further extend the range of data analysis procedures available for the system.
News from Freeman Technology (11 November 2005)
Line scan camera boasts higher scan rate
The CV-L107CL was designed to meet these market requirements: a high performance, high speed 3-CCD line scan camera packaged in the smallest possible housing, using a standard interface.
News from JAI (11 November 2005)
DNA test licensed
LGC has announced an exclusive agreement with King's College London to offer the first pharmacogenetic screening serviceto predict schizophrenia response to a drug.
News from LGC (11 November 2005)
Testing temperature in waste incinerators
The new CDA non-contact thermometer from Land Instruments International is a reliable means of determining the temperature of the atmosphere in waste incinerators. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (11 November 2005)
Food texture measurement and quality testing
Food Technology Corporation and Mecmesin have announced a strategic sales alliance to provide the food industry with a cost-effective range of food texture measurement and quality testing systems. Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin (11 November 2005)
Sound protection at work
Opening the UK's first Acoustic Safety Conference at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, Lord Hunt of Kings Heath stressed the importance of controlling noise at work.
News from National Physical Laboratory (11 November 2005)
Handheld electromagnetic field (EMF) measurements
Willtek Communications has announced a new handheld product for electromagnetic field (EMF) measurements.
News from Willtek Communications (11 November 2005)
Polydisperse particle size standards
A series of round robin tests, where a number of different laboratories analyse the same materials, has been performed on Whitehouse Scientific's polydisperse particle size standards. Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific (11 November 2005)
DuPont Launches Luminescent Cosmetic Packs Concept
DuPont Cosmetic Solutions has adopted the latest advances in electroluminescent technology to bring the transparency of DuPont Surlyn resin to the fore.
News from DuPont (UK) (11 November 2005)
Eastman Offers Adhesives Industry Solutions
Technical Background Article Global Wax Shortage Technical Tip with Formulation Strategies
News from Eastman Kodak (11 November 2005)
Prepare for the new noise at work regulations
Cirrus Research is offering a number of noise measurement instruments and personal noise dosemeters, plus software and workshops, to help prepare for the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005.
News from Cirrus Research (11 November 2005)
Chocolate maker switches to self-clean filters
User Application Article Gertrude Hawk Chocolates has optimised production and quality by switching to a new self-cleaning filter system that eliminates production stoppage due to filter cleaning and blocking.
News from Russell Finex (11 November 2005)
Ready-to-install shafts completely machined
Vertical multi-function turning centres self-load shafts and forgings, complete-machine them - including bores and surface finish - and unload them. Brochure Available
News from Emag UK (10 November 2005)
Modular tooling allows precise boring
New modular units in a precision boring system allow assembly of complex tool configurations or precision boring tools with multiple cutting edges using standard components.
News from Kennametal UK (10 November 2005)
Multi-station tools reduce machining time
To suit modern multi-purpose turning and milling machines, a novel multi-station tooling system increases the efficiency and flexibility of these machines even further.
News from Kennametal UK (10 November 2005)
Milling cutters smooth and increase performance
Milling cutters produce outstanding machining results in operations such as circular plunging, ramping and 3D milling, as well as face and shoulder milling.
News from Kennametal UK (10 November 2005)
Modular tool clamping system designed for lathes
Modular quick-change tooling system for use on conventional and CNC lathes dramatically increases the flexibility and productivity of turning machines.
News from Kennametal UK (10 November 2005)
Ultra-compact CNC distributes intelligence
A controller-based CNC for up to 8 axes in two NC channels is cost-effective for small CNC machines, network layers in multi-station transfer machines and handling modules.
News from Bosch Rexroth (10 November 2005)
Lower costs - from initial concept to retrofit
Innovative mechatronic modules and systems are reducing costs for machine tools across the whole life cycle, from the initial concept right through to the retrofit.
News from Bosch Rexroth (10 November 2005)
Automatic system deburrs parts completely
Automatic system completely deburrs workpieces including bore deburring, simultaneous deburring of two end faces using a sandwich brush, and deburring of the exterior diameter.
News from Robert Seckler (10 November 2005)
Key-lock chuck prevents drill slippage
Balanced key-lock drill chucks for high speed drilling offer high clamping force and are extremely accurate; resulting in precise bore sizes and improved cutting tool life.
News from Albrecht, Josef Bohrfutterfabrik (10 November 2005)
Chucks hold milling cutters securely, accurately
By providing the highest clamping force, accuracy, and rigidity of any toolholder on the market, CNC milling chucks suit all types of milling applications, including very hard metals.
News from Albrecht, Josef Bohrfutterfabrik (10 November 2005)
Keyless drill chucks improve drill life
Keyless drill chucks are produced to very high standards to ensure maximum clamping force and highest concentricity, resulting in precise bore size and improved cutting tool life.
News from Albrecht, Josef Bohrfutterfabrik (10 November 2005)
CNC turret punch press is at affordable level
Latest Finn-Power 230kN hydraulic turret punch press has been priced at a highly affordable level and has a working area is 1250mm x 2500mm without repositioning. Brochure Available
News from Press and Shear Machinery (10 November 2005)
3D probe sensor reduces set-up times
Higher efficiency is guaranteed by a 3D probe sensor, which drastically reduces set-up times - owing to its measuring head and the operating and evaluation software.
News from Datron Dynamics (10 November 2005)
Effective CNC machining at an economical price
Compact CNC milling, drilling and engraving machine M25 efficiently machines of non-ferrous metals and plastics, and there are several machining spindles to choose from.
News from Datron Dynamics (10 November 2005)
Tyrolit opens abrasives centre in Scotland
Tyrolit, the Austrian manufacturer of industrial grinding wheels and other abrasive consumables, has opened a service centre in Glasgow, for prompt delivery to customers in Scotland.
News from Tyrolit (10 November 2005)
First Knowledge Transfer Network meeting held
The first meeting of the Operations Board of the Materials-based UK Faraday organisations - the Knowledge Transfer Network - took place under the chairmanship of Robert Quarshie of the DTI.
News from Faraday Plastics (10 November 2005)
Cost drops to blow mould small bottles
An innovative economical, continuous rotary blow molder system produces single serve containers from 100ml to 500ml for either monolayer or multilayer configurations.
News from Wilmington Machinery (10 November 2005)
PC based terminal provides operational versatility
PC based terminal that provides operational versatility and ease of use for hand weighed recipes has a dynamic user interface remove operator related errors and inconsistencies.
News from Practicon (10 November 2005)
Vibration monitoring gets faster data collection
Triaxial accelerometer with integral magnet is smaller than conventional triaxial accelerometers and delivers excellent measurement quality and faster data collection.
News from Emerson Process Management (10 November 2005)
Partnership to simplify vision systems build
Vision hardware developments like the introduction of smart cameras bring benefits including increased intelligence at the point of image acquisition and potential cost savings.
News from Sony Europe - Image Sensing Solutions (10 November 2005)
Extensometers test plastics and rubbers
Two versatile, new general-purpose contacting extensometers perform accurate extension measurement of materials such as plastics and rubbers, including tension and compression testing.
News from Lloyd Instruments (10 November 2005)
Linear actuator's bearings resist lateral forces
Direct drive actuator's new bearing design holds thrust rod deflection below 2mm for 20 lb side loading, minimises the potential for jamming and eases integration into robotic systems.
News from Copley Motion Systems (10 November 2005)
Chinese aluminium plant selects automation system
Luoyang Xiangjiang Wanji Aluminum has selected Invensys for process automation at new alumina plant in China to control all units throughout bauxite refining process.
News from Invensys (10 November 2005)
RFI device offers high read/write standards
Compact robust design of an RFI device ensures precise detection and the highest of read/write standards over distances of 90mm in automated warehousing and handling conveyor applications. Brochure Available
News from Leuze Mayser (10 November 2005)
Machine offers reliable, economic strapping
Suitable for a variety of industries and applications, an 'entry level' automatic strapping machine with an advanced sealing head is capable of speeds up to 35 straps per minute.
News from Mosca Direct (10 November 2005)
Moving coil actuator speeds up bowl feeder
Moving coil actuators have allowed an electronics manufacturer to increase production speed by feeding more than 15 parts per second from a bowl feeder into its process.
News from Orlin Technologies (10 November 2005)
One plasma-arc bevel head cuts in 2D and 3D
One plasma-arc bevel cutting head cuts circular parts, dished ends, tubes and pipes and can be used for normal 2D vertical and weld edge preparation cutting on flat plate. Brochure Available
News from ESAB Cutting Systems (10 November 2005)
CAD/CAM keeps jobshop's EDM leadtimes down
User Application Article The software driving some of a job shop's wire EDM machines was text-based with many limitations, so the machine supplier recommended the introduction of a new CAD/CAM system.
News from Camtek (10 November 2005)
End of Verity/Autonomy rivalry bad for customer
Knowledge management company Corpora believes that the announcement that Autonomy has acquired Verity is bad news for the search customer.
News from Corpora Software (10 November 2005)
Corpora aims for the top
Corpora Appoints Saul Haydon Rowe to drive business growth
News from Corpora Software (10 November 2005)
Strong 3Q results for SumTotal
Company Achieves GAAP Profitability; Revenue Increases 20% Year-Over-Year
News from SumTotal Systems (10 November 2005)
SumTotal listed in LMS leader quadrant
SumTotal Listed in Leader Quadrant in 2005 Learning Management Systems Magic Quadrant
News from SumTotal Systems (10 November 2005)
GiveMePower Ships PowerCAD SiteMaster 2
Laser-Based Solution Automates The Creation Of Floor Plans, Areas and Inspection Drawings
News from GiveMePower Corporation (10 November 2005)
RuleStream Joins PTC Partner Advantage Program
RuleStream's Rules-Driven Technology to Extend Value of Pro/Engineer.
News from RuleStream Corp (10 November 2005)
Top Tips for Surviving Christmas Online
Technical Background Article Zendor Provides Top Tips for Surviving Christmas Online Into 2006
News from Zendor (10 November 2005)
Draycir "Insight" rapid take up of software
Draycir reports phenomenal interest in its award-winning flagship software packages following market feedback at this month's Sage Insights events.
News from Draycir (10 November 2005)
Sage's accountancy software radically overhauled
Sage's leading accountancy software has been radically overhauled to improve operational efficiency of small manufacturers.
News from iTSHOWCASE (10 November 2005)
Video and Image Processing Blockset
New detection and tracking features allow engineers across industries to develop intelligent video systems using Model-Based Design
News from MathWorks (10 November 2005)
Multi display technology from Matrox
Matrox DualHead2Go offers completely new way to add multi-display support
News from Matrox Graphics (10 November 2005)
Multisim 9 for Circuit Design and Simulation
Series 9 DesignSuite Integrates with NI LabVIEW, SignalExpress to Enhance Simulation, Testing Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (10 November 2005)
RoHS compliant Pentium 4 Based SBC
Nexcom has launched a new Intel Pentium 4 based PIGMG Single Board Computer that has been designed to be fully ROHS compliant without sacrificing performance. Brochure Available
News from Nexcom UK (10 November 2005)
Sony delivers free Linux development platform
Smart camera development environments on show in Stuttgart with software partners MVTec, Euresys and FDS - Sony stand 4.0.504, VISION 2005, Stuttgart
News from Sony Europe, ISS Division (10 November 2005)
Teamcenter for Microsoft SQL Server 2005
One of the Industry's Only Full-Scale Product Lifecycle Management Solutions Supporting Customers Embracing Microsoft Platform
News from Siemens PLM Software (10 November 2005)
Wrap 2D Sketches Around Surfaces
VX CAD/CAM frees creative designers from a traditional CAD limitation
News from VX Corporation (10 November 2005)
Palm Coast Data Selects Exstream Dialogue
User Application Article Palm Coast Data Reduces Development Costs, Speeds Time to Market and Increases Customer Satisfaction with Personalized Magazine Fulfillment Services
News from Exstream Software (10 November 2005)
Industrial grade cameras for German show
CIS, a leading supplier of industrial-grade cameras, has announced that it will be exhibiting at the 18th International trade fair for machine vision and identification technologies, Vision 2005.
News from CIS Corporation (10 November 2005)
Free guides to traffic safety
A new series of information bulletins published by the Retroreflective Equipment Manufacturers' Association (REMA) provides an excellent 'check-list' guide to relevant regulations and compliance.
News from Retroreflective Equipment Manufacturers Assoc. (10 November 2005)
CNC lathe builder records positive results
The results of the Tornos Group at September 30, 2005 are positive and gross sales stand at CHF 168.9 million - a 9.4% growth compared with the same period the previous year.
News from Tornos Technologies ( 9 November 2005)
X-ray frame-grabber processes 'on board'
Carrying an 'on board' processing capability, a frame-grabber for inspection X-ray imaging is capable of handling 10, 12 and 14-bit images and supports up to 50 frames per second. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision ( 9 November 2005)
Gas springs suit medium force applications
Gas spring units for low to medium force applications requiring up to 100N performance provide high operational repeatability at loads as low as 10N and can be supplied with high degrees of damping.
News from Industrial Gas Springs ( 9 November 2005)
Hand-held convection tool is for lead-free use
A low cost hot air hand-held convection tool for lead-free processes has been designed for removing and replacing thermally demanding lead-free components, from 0201s to 304-pin QFPs. Brochure Available
News from OK International ( 9 November 2005)
Automaker optimises design-for-manufacture
User Application Article Digital technology enables the implementation of a UK automaker's strategy for common real-time global information sharing across the extended enterprise.
News from Delmia ( 9 November 2005)
Vision systems ensure small parts' quality
User Application Article When it comes to the quality of small components manufactured in large batches customers call for high-quality inspection which can be only achieved by efficient image processing.
News from Cognex UK ( 9 November 2005)
Automotive pressings/fabrication gains ISO 14001
Corus has announced that Europressings, its specialist metal pressings and sub-assemblies business, has acquired certification to the ISO14001 environmental management standard. Brochure Available
News from Corus Group (Automotive) ( 9 November 2005)
Infor added 211 customers in first quarter
Global enterprise software provider Infor added 211 new customers in its first fiscal quarter of 2006, an increase of 26% from Q4 FY2005, and represents 39% of licence revenue.
News from Infor ( 9 November 2005)
Pre-engineered control panel service extended
Extended service for pneumatic/process/electronic control panels and pre-engineered and assembled systems will cut costs and reduce 'time-to-market'.
News from Asco Numatics ( 9 November 2005)
Pneumatic components are on special offer
Compressed air and fluid process systems specialists, Thorite, have launched the Autumn Edition of their highly comprehensive 'Air Power special offers' publication.
News from Thorite ( 9 November 2005)
Ethernet-based control systems to be shown
At the UK's Machine Building and Pneumotion 2006, Baldor will focus on the cost, performance and system building flexibility benefits of Ethernet Powerlink technology. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK ( 9 November 2005)
Kopex appoints Northern Area Sales manager
Kopex International has appointed Damien McKenna as the new Northern Area Sales manager and he brings a wealth of sales and engineering experience.
News from Kopex International ( 9 November 2005)
Integration allows use of one database
A Enterprise resource management, customer relationship management and an Adaptive product will operate seamlessly allowing the users to work from one central database.
News from eMerge Information Technology ( 9 November 2005)
Epicor software supports Microsoft IT developments
Epicor Software Corporation has announced its support for the product launch of Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005 and BizTalk Server 2006.
News from Epicor ( 9 November 2005)
One brochure covers all transmission products
Brochure provides extensive information on power transmission products including chain, gears, clutches and couplings in one easy reference guide.
News from Renold Chain ( 9 November 2005)
Electromagnetic lock has two functions
Electromagnetic machinery door locking device has an integrated electronic switch that controls its position and has an electronic decoding system that protects against fraud.
News from Comitronic ( 9 November 2005)
Powerful device connects and manages data
A multiple protocol converter, a system data logger, and a web interface for industrial applications are contained in one device connects to various devices simultaneously.
News from Red Lion Controls ( 9 November 2005)
Reliability added to autosport CNC machining
CNC machine tool supplier will focus on providing autosport subcontractors with the means of providing prompt delivery, competitive parts pricing and conformance to specification. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools ( 9 November 2005)
Robots minimise mould opening motion
In order to minimise the mould opening motion for shortest part removal times, all mid-range linear robots are equipped with a compact, self-locking part swivel axis.
News from Wittmann UK ( 9 November 2005)
World's longest tube cutter avoids welding
User Application Article Laser profiling software enables world's longest laser tube cutting and profiling machine to eliminate welding from fabrications and speed up profiling times.
News from Camtek ( 9 November 2005)
Adjustable head drill optimises torque delivery
Drills with replaceable head achieve the machining times of solid carbide drills and can also adopt their specific blade geometry for making larger diameter holes more economically.
News from Mapal ( 9 November 2005)
End mill range focuses on high performance
Five different types of end milling cutters, with which all possible diameters are covered, are designed for high performance cutting in the widest range of applications.
News from Mapal ( 9 November 2005)
Reamers have double the number of blades
A new generation of reamers have a new blade design to locate effective cutting edges in pairs, which are adjusted in geometry to ensure controlled chip formation.
News from Mapal ( 9 November 2005)
Services to prevent wasteful machining
The constant endeavour to reduce costs, optimise production processes and increase a company's competitive ability means that high quality operating equipment needs to be used economically.
News from Mapal ( 9 November 2005)
End mills machine deep recesses and grooves
Solid carbide miniature end-mill is particularly suitable for machining deep recesses and grooves and for shaping deep contours in precision componentsand moulds.
News from Hitachi Tool Engineering Europe ( 9 November 2005)
End mill raises routing efficiency
Solid carbide end mill can provide sustainable improvements in routing efficiency, irrespective of the strength of the machine and the kind of machining operation to be performed.
News from Hitachi Tool Engineering Europe ( 9 November 2005)
Solid carbide drill range expanded down to 3mm
Solid carbide drill range, featuring material-specific grades and geometries for steel, stainless steel and high temperature alloys, and grey and ductile iron, now extends down to 3mm diameter.
News from Kennametal UK ( 9 November 2005)
Tooling package cut machining time by half
In manufacturing engine casings for Airbus, a package of tools and applications cut machining time at a supplier in half and reduced its costs by 25%.
News from Kennametal UK ( 9 November 2005)
Generator part machining time halved
When a customer needed to realise cost improvements in the manufacturing of veins and stems, a package of tools and applications cut machining time in half.
News from Kennametal UK ( 9 November 2005)
Hydraulic chucks suit tough drilling, boring
For workpieces with irregular contours that require long, slim toolholders, slim hydraulic chucks cope with demanding drilling, boring and reaming operations.
News from Kennametal UK ( 9 November 2005)
Internal and external machining is simultaneous
User Application Article Hollow shafts and similar automotive components, on which the alignment of bore to O/D must be highly accurate, are being complete machined, ready for assembly. Brochure Available
News from Emag UK ( 9 November 2005)
Pick-up spindle turning centre has flexibility
Pick-up spindle, 5-axis, vertical turning and machining centre combines operations into one set-up and reduces quite considerably the work-in-progress of medium batches. Brochure Available
News from Emag UK ( 9 November 2005)
Die-sets and press tool accessories benefit
User Application Article When moving production of ball-lock punches from machining centres to turning centres, AW Precision encountered a number of tooling problems - until it teamed up with ITC Tooling of Tamworth.
News from ITC Tooling ( 9 November 2005)
Data Integration for Microsoft SQL Server
Attunity Real-Time Data Integration for Microsoft SQL Server 2005
News from Attunity (UK) Ltd ( 9 November 2005)
Endless possibilities for Infinity
User Application Article Edge IPK delivers industry first web-based, end-to-end mortgage solution for Infinity Mortgages.
News from edge IPK ( 9 November 2005)
F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Automated Mate Cell
User Application Article Laser-guided Alignment of F-35 Fuselage and Wing Assembly Completed with Leica LTD800s.
News from Leica Geosystems AG ( 9 November 2005)
Workbench 2.4 Development Suite
Expanded Suite Furthers Device Software Development Optimisation Across the Entire Lifecycle by Delivering Unit and Integration Testing and Dynamic Debugging and Root Cause Analysis Capabilities
News from Wind River Software ( 9 November 2005)
Bentley Building Electrical Systems
First BIM-Based Electrical Design and Engineering, Documentation, and Management Product Provides Proven elcoSystems UK Technology on MicroStation Platform
News from Bentley Systems ( 9 November 2005)
Powerful Prototyping with Matrox Inspector 8.0
At the Vision 2005 show in Stuttgart, Germany, Matrox Imaging is announcing the newest release of its Matrox Inspector software development tool. Brochure Available
News from Matrox Imaging ( 9 November 2005)
Configurable smart camera joins Matrox Iris family
Matrox Imaging is announcing the Matrox Iris E-Series, a line of powerful, yet configurable smart cameras. Brochure Available
News from Matrox Imaging ( 9 November 2005)
Reseller agreement for Pika Technologies
Channel Access Expands Product Portfolio with Pika Technologies' Media Processing Building Blocks
News from Pika Technologies ( 9 November 2005)
Chrome S20 Series PCI Express Graphics Processors
Advanced 90nm lead-free manufacturing enables unprecedented 700Mhz core frequency for Chrome S27 and industry-leading performance per watt across the series
News from S3 Graphics ( 9 November 2005)
Fujitsu to Manufactures 3D Graphics Processors
Fujitsu's 90 nanometer technology enables high performance graphics chips featuring high speeds and low power consumption
News from S3 Graphics ( 9 November 2005)
Streamlining the supply chain
User Application Article Wesupply turbo-charges Holset's supply chain Brochure Available
News from WeSupply.com ( 9 November 2005)
University of Arizona to begin using Esprit CAM
User Application Article DP Technology donates 25 seats of Esprit worth over $800,000 Brochure Available
News from DP Technology ( 9 November 2005)
Infor will acquire Geac's ERP software products
Golden Gate Capital to acquire Geac computer corporation for approximately $1.0 billion, cash price of $11.10 per share
News from Infor ( 9 November 2005)
Design services company chooses LatticeXP
User Application Article Non-volatile FPGA's capacity, power consumption, space saving and cost cited
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK ( 9 November 2005)
Oil movement system contract for Yokogawa
User Application Article Yokogawa wins oil movement system contract with the Netherlands Refining Company (Nerefco)
News from Yokogawa UK Ltd. ( 9 November 2005)
Yokogawa wins series of orders in the Middle East
User Application Article Since the establishment of Yokogawa Middle East in Bahrain in 1990, Yokogawa has been experiencing steady growth in the Middle East.
News from Yokogawa UK Ltd. ( 9 November 2005)
Testing, inspection and social audit capabilities
Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services will be demonstrating its local and global testing capabilities for toy and juvenile products at the Toy Fair 2006.
News from Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services ( 9 November 2005)
Ion signature technology deal
Cherrystone Angel Group and Slater Technology Fund have announced that they have jointly invested nearly $500,000 in Ion Signature Technology.
News from Ion Signature Technology ( 9 November 2005)
Getting ahead in marketing
Meech International has appointed Kim Bruty as Marketing and Administration Assistant. Brochure Available
News from Meech International ( 9 November 2005)
Water-soluble aminoglycoside antibiotic
Gentamicin is a broad spectrum water-soluble aminoglycoside antibiotic, which is produced by fermentation of Micromonospora purpurea. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 9 November 2005)
Using image analysis to determine filter residues
The analysis FilterInspector is a residue analysis system for fully automated analysis, classification and documentation of filter residues. Brochure Available
News from Olympus Life Science Europa ( 9 November 2005)
Agreement for colour change expertise
Sherwood Technology, the UK's leading colour change specialist, has entered an exclusive worldwide license agreement with Sessions of York.
News from DataLase ( 9 November 2005)
Advanced detectors designed for LC system
Waters has announced the availability of three advanced detectors specifically designed for Waters Acquity Ultra Performance LC' (UPLC') System.
News from Waters ( 9 November 2005)
Dental scanning application for machine
Xystum has introduced the new XSM scanning machine in the dental scanning application field.
News from Xystum ( 9 November 2005)
Innovative safety shoe uses composite materials
Helium is a new concept of safety shoe from Lemaitre Securite, combining improved comfort and lightness, as well as ergonomics and safety.
News from Lemaitre Securite ( 9 November 2005)
HMC cells machine JCB's first diesel engine
User Application Article Three horizontal machining centre cells in a purpose-built UK facility are now machining cylinder heads, blocks and bed plates for earthmover constructor JCB's first diesel engine. Brochure Available
News from Heller Machine Tools ( 8 November 2005)
DTI sets up Manufacturing Advisory Service East
The final step in the second three-year phase of the UK government's DTI Manufacturing Advisory Service began with the commencement of the last of the new regional contracts.
News from BERR (Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform) ( 8 November 2005)
Robots run EDM machines for toolmaker
User Application Article A robotic system that loads two EDM machines is helping an Irish toolmakerto compete with low wage economies by running the machines unmanned at night and weekends.
News from REM Systems ( 8 November 2005)
Automation company invests in robotics
Halcyon Drives, has recently invested over GBP 1 million in a purpose-built factory and offices to support growth in new, complementary sectors of automation, particularly robotics.
News from Halcyon Drives ( 8 November 2005)
Toolholding system applies for ISO standard
A toolholding system has gained a broad acceptance and a strong position in the area of quick tool changing systems and modular tools, and as an interface directly integrated in machine spindles.
News from Sandvik Coromant UK ( 8 November 2005)
660nm laser diode module is very stable
A 660nm laser diode module with a very high, very stable output power of 70mW and adjustable AR coated glass optics is designed for machine vision applications. Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products ( 8 November 2005)
SS motors withstand rigorous wash-downs
AC 3-phase IEC metric stainless motors are designed to withstand high-pressure wash-downs (IP66), even when employing chemical cleaning agents.
News from Marlin Stainless ( 8 November 2005)
Advanced tooling aimed at motorsport subbies
Cutting tool manufacturing company will draw attention to its range of solid carbide drills and driven tooling at the Autosport Engineering exhibition in 2006. Brochure Available
News from WNT (UK) ( 8 November 2005)
Joining forces on making large plastics moulds
User Application Article Discussions and machining collaboration with another sub-contract toolmaker helped a UK toolmaker deliver the largest plastics moulding tool it had ever made.
News from DMS Diemould Service ( 8 November 2005)
Czech machine tool distributor gets EU grant
Czech distributor of Colchester lathes, Bost SK, one of the first companies to obtain European Grant qualification to build a new subcontract production facility.
News from Colchester-Harrison ( 8 November 2005)
Longer life tools solved production problems
User Application Article When moving production of ball-lock punches from machining centres to turning centres, AW Precision encountered a number of tooling problems - until it found tools with longer life.
News from ITC Tooling ( 8 November 2005)
Gemba appoints implementation partner
Gemba Solutions has announced that Control Dynamics has been appointed an 'Authorised Implementation Partner' for OEE Software Products: OEE Impact ME, OEE Connect; and LEAN IMPACT Software Products.
News from Gemba Solutions ( 8 November 2005)
Latest 5-axis CAM to be demonstrated
Latest CAM latest strategies for five-axis machining includes machining through a point or to a point, or to or from a line or curve; programming using a reference surface and five-axis trimming. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 8 November 2005)
CAM system switch improved mould making
User Application Article Mould and die maker has switched to a CAM system that has a higher calculation speed, it considers the stock model between operations, and its graphical toolpath editing is very powerful.
News from Sescoi International ( 8 November 2005)
Coating facility to serve motorsport industries
A state-of-the-art UK coating facility, dedicated to the motorsport manufacturing industry, will include complementary technologies to the BALINIT PVD and PACVD coatings,
News from Balzers AG ( 8 November 2005)
Horton appoints quality assurance head
Horton Holding has hired Jeff Blankenship as vice president of quality assurance to oversee Horton's Warranty and Field Service group, quality functions in all plants and Lean Six Sigma efforts.
News from Horton ( 8 November 2005)
Harting celebrated its 25th anniversary in the UK
Interconnect technology group Harting has celebrated its 25th anniversary in the UK with a celebration event for staff and customers at which the guests of honour were the company's owners.
News from Harting ( 8 November 2005)
High pressure filter resists corrosive condensates
A high pressure, 50 bar filter with validation has special construction features that offer safety and performance advantages and is resistant to aggressive condensates. Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies ( 8 November 2005)
Energy issues worry plastics processors
A survey of plastics processing energy consumption in Europe reports that 60% of companies fear for the future of the European plastics industry unless short-term action is taken on energy issues.
News from Faraday Plastics ( 8 November 2005)
Moulder's upgrades raise productivity by 20%
User Application Article The turnkey project at a UK moulder included the installation of two linear robots, cooling, material handling and dosing equipment for a new plastics moulding production cell at the company.
News from Sandretto UK ( 8 November 2005)
Vision aids removal of objects from conveyor
User Application Article Vision system uses a matrix and plots the location of the objects in each cell, passing the cell ID to the PLC which in turn fires ejectors at the end of the conveyor to remove the objects.
News from Digital Inspection Systems ( 8 November 2005)
Chinese language translation service offered
Delegates at a major international investors' forum held in Hong Kong next month will be reading literature translated by a company based in Nottingham , UK.
News from SanTranslate ( 8 November 2005)
Dynamic Acrobat website goes live
Solved online, a new Internet resource aimed at promoting discussion about Adobe Acrobat and end-to-end document workflows in the manufacturing and AEC industry, has gone live.
News from Adobe Systems UK ( 8 November 2005)
Sales agencies set up in Europe, Middle East
Global PET tooling specialist R and D Tool and Engineering have broadened their sales network in Europe and the Middle East with the announcement of two new sales agencies.
News from R&D Tool and Engineering ( 8 November 2005)
Conference to discuss plastics joining systems
Manufacturing with plastics often involves a bonding step from packaging, electronic and medical devices to large scale automotive, aerospace and construction projects.
News from Smithers Rapra ( 8 November 2005)
Delcam increases support for North America
CAM leader Delcam increases support for North American machine tool suppliers with the appointment of Brett Hopkins as machining technology specialist for USA and Canada. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 8 November 2005)
Development centres expanded in Europe, Asia
LMS has announced the creation of an Eastern European engineering and software development center in Romania and the opening of commercial subsidiary in Singapore and offices in China. Brochure Available
News from LMS International ( 8 November 2005)
Data software accepts different suppliers
MobiForms helps develop professional applications for asset collection, field service, inspection, market research, site surveys, stock control and workshop management without a local database.
News from Mobiforms ( 8 November 2005)
Licensing approach wins 1000 subscriptions
CoCreate Software has announced that the company has sold a landmark 1000 subscriptions for CoCreate products in the 10 months since introducing the unique approach to licensing.
News from CoCreate Software ( 8 November 2005)
High tech industrial display systems go on show
High tech industrial display systems and interfaces to be shown include numeric and migra dot-matrix alphanumeric/graphical or combined technology ultra large modular displays.
News from Metrix Electronics ( 8 November 2005)
Insertion press has vision monitoring
A digital camera supplied with 824 WindowTouch insertion presses is an aid to the operator and allows him or her to take images of completed work during a production run.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools ( 8 November 2005)
Electro-mechanical actuators - a growing market
Technical Background Article Nick Brooker explains why the designers of modern forklift trucks are turning to electro-mechanical actuators, which, among other benefits, do not run the risk of oil leakage. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 8 November 2005)
Automated optical inspection for electronics plant
Contax has installed the first Omron VT-RNS automated optical inspection (AOI) system at leading UK contract electronics manufacturer, Axiom Manufacturing Services.
News from Contax ( 8 November 2005)
3Q financial results from Attunity
Attunity has reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005.
News from Attunity (UK) Ltd ( 8 November 2005)
Multi-national Publisher's systems unified
User Application Article Three worldwide offices of prestigious music publisher unified by Priam
News from Priam Software ( 8 November 2005)
New Stock Repurchase Program
Company Completes Sale of Hard Disk Drive and Tape Drive Controller Business
News from QLogic ( 8 November 2005)
Codestone No 1 SAP reseller in the UK
SAP confirm Codestone as UK's Top Business One Reseller for Q3
News from Codestone ( 8 November 2005)
Toxic and personal gas detectors
Visitors to the Public Sector Exhibitions will have the benefit of an opportunity to see some of the latest technology available for rent from Ashtead Technology Rentals.
News from Ashtead Technology Rentals ( 8 November 2005)
Viscometers and rheometers for surface finish
On show at Surface World will be Brookfield's line of viscometers and rheometers for the surface finishing, coatings and paint industries.
News from Brookfield Viscometers ( 8 November 2005)
OTDR and field-test platform selected
User Application Article EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering has been selected as sole-source supplier for all fibre deployment applications by Deutsche Telekom, T-Com.
News from EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering ( 8 November 2005)
Colour machine vision camera
The TMC-7DSP/6DSP, a color machine vision camera from JAI Pulnix, offers high performance Digital Signal Processing (DSP).
News from JAI ( 8 November 2005)
Quality testing machines for shop floor or lab
Mecmesin has developed a new range of compact console-controlled compressive and tensile testing systems for quality control testing in manufacturing. Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin ( 8 November 2005)
CO2 suppressor avoids use of hydroxide eluents
Technical Background Article For many years Metrohm has recognised the flexibility that running with a carbonate mobile phase for anion analysis offers Ion Chromatography (IC) users. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 8 November 2005)
Manufacturing award for logistics
Oxoid has won 1st prize in the Logistics and Supply Chain category of the prestigious 2005 Manufacturer Awards. Brochure Available
News from Oxoid ( 8 November 2005)
Model 803 high-current potentiostat
Princeton Applied Research introduces the Model 803 high-current potentiostat capable of controlling or measuring up to 80 Amps, while performing as a high-performance potentiostat/galvanostat.
News from Princeton Applied Research ( 8 November 2005)
Assistance with explosion protection on web site
Sartorius has launched a new microsite focused on weighing in hazardous areas, which offers advice and downloads to help companies meet the requirements of the ATEX Directive. Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK ( 8 November 2005)
Low-risk, effective software migration
Thermo Electron has introduced Migration Agent, a professional services and software solution that reduces risk and overcomes business challenges when migrating from any LIMS to a Thermo LIMS. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics ( 8 November 2005)
Temperature and humidity data recorded
The SgtRHTemp accurately records temperature and humidity data, offering an economical solution to Laboratory, Pharmaceutical and Medical applications.
News from Wessex Power Technology ( 8 November 2005)
Raising machine tool productivity in Russia
Products for CNC machine tools, include a compact touch probe for machining centres and mill-turn machines and a tool recognition system for high-speed tool breakage detection. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 7 November 2005)
Nyquist is to become part of Bosch Rexroth
Netherlands-based Nyquist, a leading provider of industrial motion-control for machines used in semiconductor and medical-equipment manufacturing industries, is to become part of Bosch Rexroth.
News from Bosch Rexroth ( 7 November 2005)
Complex moulds measured much quicker
Powerful new solutions for the die and mould industry to be shown at Euromold show include enabling technology to allow highly accurate, ultra high speed five-axis scanning measurement on CMMs. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 7 November 2005)
Keronite and Thixmat sign magnesium agreement
UK based Keronite and US based Thixomat have reached an agreement to develop new technology and new applications for magnesium alloys with particular focus on the automotive industry.
News from Keronite ( 7 November 2005)
Test tension and compression on shop floor
Compact quality testing machines designed especially for use in shop floor environments are console-controlled for compressive and tensile testing of materials in manufacturing. Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin ( 7 November 2005)
IDEC's new logo celebrates 60th anniversary
IDEC will maintain the same high-quality products and services we have offered since 1945, says the company when introducing a new logo to reflect reliable and user-friendly products.
News from IDEC Electronics ( 7 November 2005)
Parker Hannifin and Faudi partner on filtration
Parker Hannifin's Racor Division and Faudi Aviation and Co have jointly announced a global strategic partnership that will allow the purchasing and selling of industrial fuel filtration products.
News from Parker Hannifin Filtration Division ( 7 November 2005)
3i Infotech acquires FormulaWare ERP
3i Infotech is targetting process manufacturing market with the acquisition of FormulaWare in providing ERP solutions for small and medium businesses in chemical and paint industries.
News from 3i Infotech ( 7 November 2005)
SERCOS interface celebrates 20th anniversary
At the recent EMO 2005, the SERCOS trade associations commemorated 20 years of successful development and application of the SERCOS interface for digital controls, drives, I/O and sensors.
News from Sercos North America ( 7 November 2005)
Electronics company honours employee skills
Colleagues at GSPK Electronics are celebrating their recent accomplishments in gaining NVQ level 3 qualifications at a special awards ceremony at their premises at GSPK Technology Park.
News from GSPK Electronics ( 7 November 2005)
Brushless servo motor delivery accelerated
A leading supplier of integrated motion control solutions, has announced that lead times on its MaxPlusPlus line of brushless rotary servo motors have been reduced to just three days.
News from Parker Electromechanical Automation USA ( 7 November 2005)
Press analyses tablet compression phases
Simulator is a single-punch press used to duplicate and analyse precompression, compression, and ejection phases in industrial tablet-production presses under identical production conditions.
News from Medelpharm ( 7 November 2005)
Measuring pulsed welding currents
Rogowski coils and current signal conditioning modules are for measuring pulsed currents ranging from under 1000A to over 100,000A that occur for a duration of up to 2 seconds.
News from WeldComputer Corporation ( 7 November 2005)
Multi-million dollar contracts won by ANCA
Following the official opening of the ANCA office located in Shanghai China during March, 2005, ANCA has been very successful in winning a number of large multi-million dollar export contracts.
News from Anca Pty ( 7 November 2005)
Vacuum conveyors reduce manual handling
Vacuum conveying system provides a safe, practical and dust-fre method of conveying powder, granules and flakes without waste and improves production, reduces manual handling.
News from Hanningfield Process Systems ( 7 November 2005)
Application engineer appointed by Paragon
Well known in the rapid prototyping industry, Marc Faux has joined Teesside, UK-based Paragon Rapid Technologies and will help develop business in southern England.
News from Paragon Rapid Technologies ( 7 November 2005)
Wahl optoparts expands tooling capacity
German injection moulding toolmaker Wahl optoparts has opened a Muehlhausen site, following acquisition of Kodak's Optical Imaging Systems unit.
News from Jenoptik ( 7 November 2005)
Temperature monitoring operates remotely
Temperature monitoring system enables engineers to install a cost-effective solution for the remote reading and data transfer of process or operating temperatures.
News from Jekyll Electronic Technology ( 7 November 2005)
Electric motor company gains three awards
ABB has become the first company ever to win three awards at the Electrical Industry Awards, this year held at the National Motorcycle Museum, near Birmingham.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 7 November 2005)
BASF IT and SAP sign partnership
BASF IT Services may be the first IT services provider to close a deal on a partnership contract with SAP for software to be used in the human resources sector.
News from BASF IT Services BV ( 7 November 2005)
HP distribution manifolds assembled to suit
Based on a high performance 6000 PSI (414 bar) dual ball valve, high pressure distribution manifolds with any number of outlets can be assembled rapidly from off-the-shelf parts.
News from Parker Instrumentation ( 7 November 2005)
Raise quality and reduce transmission part costs
Power honing system hones hardened gears of between 20 and 160mm diameter and uses the in-process feedback of measured values to maintain tolerances and records the results. Brochure Available
News from Emag UK ( 7 November 2005)
Optical system automates PCB inspection
User Application Article An in-line automated optical inspection system has replaced manual procedures for inspecting and evaluating PCB assemblies to ensure their quality and integrity.
News from Contax ( 7 November 2005)
Plastics science Quadrant Award announced
The scientific Quadrant Award with a prize of EUR 15 000 was won by Laurence Mathieu of France, who wrote her thesis at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne.
News from Quadrant EPP ( 7 November 2005)
Power jacks profile is on-line for eastern Europe
Power Jacks have published a new multi-lingual company profile in English, Hungarian, Czech and Polish languages and gives an overview of the companies product range. Brochure Available
News from Power Jacks ( 7 November 2005)
Programme ensures on-time hydraulics supply
Hydraulic components manufacturer in the USA has launched a 'Rapid Response Program' that guarantees orders will ship on time or the supplier will pay a substantial penalty.
News from Prince Manufacturing Corporation ( 7 November 2005)
Blast room prepares cranes for coating
User Application Article A purpose built blast room and paint spray facility has been installed at a crane hire company to surface key or anchor pattern for accepting accept a polyurethane coating.
News from Airblast ( 7 November 2005)
Diaphragm pumps move corrosive chemicals
Air operated double-diaphragm pumps claimed to be are the best air driven pumps for hot, corrosive or abrasive liquids: the hardest of industrial pumping applications.
News from Roxspur Measurement and Control ( 7 November 2005)
Laser senses targets up to 10m away
Laser retroreflective sensors deliver a high power and small beam size for a wide range of applications in pharmaceutical, semiconductor, material handling and packaging.
News from Banner Engineering ( 7 November 2005)
Manual cable tie tool reduces user fatigue
An ergonomically designed manual cable tie tool ensures reliability and durability by providing easy access for the tie into the tool and easy and accurate setting of tension.
News from Avery Dennison Fastener Division ( 7 November 2005)
Trade In the old tungsten grinder for a new one
Tungsten electrode users - such as using TIG welding -can now trade in their current tungsten grinders - of any make - towards the purchase of any DGP Model Tungsten grinder.
News from Diamond Ground Products ( 7 November 2005)
One vibratory bowl feeds springs
Feeding springs in two rows ensured that only one vibratory bowl feeder was required by the special-purpose machine builder as against two, which would have been normally required.
News from Elscint Automation ( 7 November 2005)
Linear motion guides are compact, lightweight
The latest range of linear motion guides are compact and lightweight, and offer far greater levels of performance, functionality and reliability than the traditional slide packs.
News from THK UK ( 7 November 2005)
Air-bearing spindle has sub arc-second positioning
Direct drive air bearing spindle with high accuracy positioning capability is built for demanding high throughput/high precision applications, such as high speed imaging and diamond turning. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech ( 7 November 2005)
Multi RFID safety system copes with hazards
Multi electronic safety interlock system features long switching distances (up to 15mm), up to four RFID sensors and high immunity to impacts and vibrations.
News from Sick (UK) ( 7 November 2005)
DNC speeds programs by wire or wireless
Direct numerical control system use the latest Ethernet technology, offering a fast and robust wired or secure wireless communications system with CNC machine tools.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems ( 7 November 2005)
VMC offers high definition machining
Digitally controlled vertical machining centre's CNC offers high speed contouring, user-friendly graphics, high definition die mould machining and fast block processing,
News from Matchmaker M/C ( 7 November 2005)
Diesel engines to be CNC machined - like now!
User Application Article When a leading earthmoving plant builder made a rapid decision on engine building, the machine tool supplier had to act quickly to supply a system and pre-production parts, reports Mike Page.
News from Mike Page - editor's feature articles ( 7 November 2005)
NVQ successes at electronics firm
Colleagues at Knaresborough based GSPK Electronics are celebrating their recent accomplishments in gaining NVQ level 3 qualifications at a special awards ceremony.
News from GSPK Electronics ( 7 November 2005)
10 Gbps for all optical networks
Pandatel AG upgrades the YUMIX 4ooo platform for powerful optical networking with a 10 Gbps DWDM-module.
News from Pandatel AG ( 7 November 2005)
Inmarsat Invests in Global Education
User Application Article Inmarsat Implements Enterprise Software Solution from SumTota
News from SumTotal Systems ( 7 November 2005)
Meet BSI's Experts at Online Information 2005
Come and meet with BSI Business Information representatives at the world's no.1 event for information professionals: Online Information 2005 29 Nov - 1 Dec, Grand Hall, Olympia, London.
News from BSI British Standards ( 7 November 2005)
2006 Co-Design Competition
Call for entries in global co-design competition.
News from CoCreate Software ( 7 November 2005)
Zetes receives Public Offering go-ahead
Zetes receives go-ahead for Initial Public Offering by the Banking, Finance and Insurance Commission (CBFA)
News from Zetes ( 7 November 2005)
Lean manufacturing implementation partner selected
Control Dynamics has been appointed an 'Authorized Implementation Partner' for OEE Software Products from Gemba Solutions
News from Gemba Solutions ( 7 November 2005)
Life and stress testing accelerated
Hanse exhibited its latest Highly Accelerated Life Test (HALT) and Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS) systems at the Auto Test Expo 2005 in Novi, Michigan, USA.
News from Hanse Environmental ( 7 November 2005)
Fit and forget guided pneumatic cylinder
A new range of guided pneumatic cylinders from Hoerbiger-Origa combines the driving and the guiding elements into a single unitary design that is compact, robust, simple and elegant.
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon ( 7 November 2005)
Industrial managed ethernet switch
Korenix's JetNet Series Industrial Ethernet Switch now has a powerful new member, JetNet 4500, the flagship Ethernet Switch among managed series.
News from Korenix Technology ( 7 November 2005)
Titration with thrid party control
Metrohm can now include the control and data mangement of third-party manufacturers instrumentation in tiamoT software. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 7 November 2005)
Development role in analytical firm
On 01 November 2005 Stephen Luke joined NLG Analytical in the role of Business Development Manager.
News from NLG Analytical ( 7 November 2005)
Encoders help in antenna development
User Application Article A revolutionary mobile phone antenna has been developed by UK company Sarantel, based on the company's patented PowerHelix technology. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 7 November 2005)
Elscint Vibratory Bowl Feeder
Elscint Automation, the leading ISO 9001 (RWTUV Certified) certified Vibratory Bowl Feeder manufacturer from India
News from Elscint Automation ( 7 November 2005)
RandD broadens sales coverage
Global PET tooling specialist RandD Tool and Engineering have broadened their sales network in Europe and the Middle East with the announcement of two new sales agencies.
News from R&D Tool and Engineering ( 7 November 2005)
Safety boots benefits from Gore-Tex fabric
User Application Article Leading industrial products manufacturer DeWalt is launching its new Gore-Tex multi-purpose boot called the Challenger.
News from Gore and Associates ( 7 November 2005)
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