News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 4 December
to Saturday 10 December 2005
Precision helical gear grinder is top of range
User Application Article Although a helical gear grinder is designed to provide DIN 2 levels of accuracy, its 'best ground' performance with a tooth profile of DIN 1, is considered to be pinnacle of grinding performance.
News from Holroyd ( 9 December 2005)
Handheld infrared device checks high temperatures
Handheld infrared thermometer offers unprecedented levels of performance for high temperature applications - 250 deg C to 1800 deg C - including those involving metals, concrete, clay and bricks.
News from Calex Electronics ( 9 December 2005)
Lubrication specialists advise on best practice
European speakers at LUBMAT 2006 Conference discuss how to increase profits through higher reliability, increased efficiency of machinery and best practice in the storage and use of lubricants.
News from Jost Institute for Tribotechnology ( 9 December 2005)
Strapping system minimises production space
User Application Article Corrugated packaging manufacturer has benefited from a customised strapping solution that maximises production space without compromising on the quality of strapping.
News from Mosca Direct ( 9 December 2005)
Temperature control modules give visualisation
Four and eight channel temperature control modules that run on S7-300 and VIPA System 300V automation systems provide online visualisation of cyclic data for a wide range of control variables
News from Vipa ( 9 December 2005)
Slim fan keeps electrical cabinets cool
Speed controllable fan, designed for applications where space is at a premium, produces a maximum flow rate of 560 ft3/min and a static pressure of 3.1in SWG. Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries ( 9 December 2005)
Latest CAD/CAM covers complex products
Among a range of product development software at the UK's Southern Manufacturing exhibition will be the latest CAD/CAM developments aimed at advanced product design and manufacture. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 9 December 2005)
Standard and specialist chains introduced
Standard and specialist chains include standard and specialist chains, sprockets and related components are sourced from German, Japanese and other Asian manufacturers.
News from Transmission Developments ( 9 December 2005)
CAD translators match CATIA V5 development
CAD data exchange - with the upgrading of a CADverter product suite - provides bi-directional translation between CATIA V5 Revision 16 and other leading CAD and visualisation systems.
News from Theorem Solutions ( 9 December 2005)
Pre-sintered preforms reduce turbine repair costs
Pre-sintered preforms - with unlimited 'shelf-life' - result in time and cost savings for industrial gas turbine repair and have a porosity of less than 2%, thereby eliminating shrinkage.
News from Morgan Technical Ceramics ( 9 December 2005)
Specialised temperature sensors developed
Specialised sensor designs have been developed for glass and ceramic manufacture, heat treatment and moulding control, food processing and brewing as well as standard units.
News from Roxspur Measurement and Control ( 9 December 2005)
Source part-feeders and automation on-line
A novel concept in part feeding and automation equipment, a specialist website sources a wide range of equipment including automatic screwfeeders with pneumatic drivers.
News from Wholesale Feeders ( 9 December 2005)
ERP and financial system readily adapt
User Application Article Major bed manufacturer invests in a fully integrated and flexible manufacturing, financial and distribution system that can be used n many different ways, and be adapted to a company's requirements.
News from iTSHOWCASE ( 9 December 2005)
Manager to lead friction welding sales team
Friction welding machine builder, Thompson, has appointed a manager to head up its sales team, which has just won a series of substantial contracts from global component makers and vehicle OEMs.
News from Thompson Friction Welding ( 9 December 2005)
Cash injection helps UK lean manufacturing cause
North-eastern UK manufacturers have gained financial support, which will allow 14 new engineers, handpicked from regional firms, to be trained in best practice 'lean manufacturing'.
News from One NorthEast ( 9 December 2005)
Lubricant-free chain reduces maintenance costs
User Application Article A snack food manufacturer has drastically reduced maintenance and downtime on one of its most arduous applications following the installation of a lubrication free chain.
News from Renold Chain ( 9 December 2005)
Selective laser melting makes usuable prototypes
User Application Article The functionality of prototypes built using slective laser melting was proven by producing a fully functional prototype of a novel conveyor cleaning system for a major bakery. Brochure Available
News from MCP Tooling Technologies ( 9 December 2005)
Bearings and seals support racecar success
A motorsport team based in Oxford has supplied a range of bearing and sealing products for use in the development and campaigning of the Aston Martin DBR9 race cars in their first race season. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK ( 9 December 2005)
Portable system removes TIG weld oxides
Weld cleaning and marking system 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 ( 9 December 2005)
Narrow disc cuts thin sheet metal, no burns
To avoid localised heating and abrasive 'burning' and the possibility of having to rework or scrap the job, a 0.75mm disc is claimed to be the thinnest on the market for cutting thin sheet metal.
News from Tyrolit ( 9 December 2005)
End-pump lasers raise marking quality
A range of end-pumped lasers - available in 10, 20 and 30W configurations - offer superior beam quality and marking efficiency when compared to side-pumped diode or lamp-pumped lasers. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK ( 9 December 2005)
Cylindrical grinder cuts in straight or angle mode
CNC universal grinding machine can be changed from straight to 30 deg angle approach by rotating the wheelhead, and it satisfies users machining small to medium batchwork.
News from 600 Centre ( 9 December 2005)
Bespoke door furniture, hinges and door handles
Blue Diamond has expanded its range of specialist design and manufacturing services to include all types of architectural door furniture including bespoke hinges and door handles. Brochure Available
News from Blue Diamond Technologies ( 9 December 2005)
Supply chain risk management chair
Dr Richard Wilding has been appointed as Chair in Supply Chain Risk Management by Cranfield School of Management.
News from Cranfield School of Management ( 9 December 2005)
Carl Zeiss selects PolyWorks
User Application Article InnovMetric is proud to announce that Carl Zeiss (Industrial Metrology Division) has selected PolyWorks as its preferred point cloud software to bundle with the Zeiss EagleEye Navigator sensor system.
News from InnovMetric Software Inc ( 9 December 2005)
Network security and communication solutions
Orbit Micro launches complete applied computer network security and communication solutions for software developers and network engineers.
News from Orbit Micro ( 9 December 2005)
Passive Heat Sink for Intel Xeon Potomac Processor
Orbit Micro has announced the availability of a new high performance 3U passive heatsink for Intel Xeon Grandford/Potomac MP and Nocona DP Processors.
News from Orbit Micro ( 9 December 2005)
VIA Announces CN700 IGP Chipset
Flagship digital media chipset further facilitates VIA processor platform transition to the VIA V4 bus
News from VIA Technologies ( 9 December 2005)
Visiprise Completes Merger With HMS Software
Company now largest exclusive provider of integrated manufacturing operation solutions to aerospace and defence, electronics, automotive and speciality vehicles, and medical device industries
News from Visiprise ( 9 December 2005)
InfoWorks to feature Automated Pump Optimisation
Automated pump optimisation is just one of numerous enhancements that will feature in the latest version of Wallingford Software's InfoWorks WS software
News from Wallingford Software ( 9 December 2005)
New low cost remote digital display
Inertial Aerosysytems announce the availabilty of a new, high quality, full 6 digit, CE marked, remote L.E.D. Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK ( 9 December 2005)
Oakley's select Sanderson to support growth
User Application Article Sanderson, the UK-owned supplier of software solutions to the delivered wholesale and cash and carry industries, has won a contract to supply its Swords solution to Oakley's Frozen Foods.
News from iTSHOWCASE ( 9 December 2005)
UGS Sponsors First PACE 2006 Project
Teamcenter product lifecycle management software provides collaboration infrastructure for global academic partners and corporate sponsors involved in ground-breaking initiative.
News from Siemens PLM Software ( 9 December 2005)
Top 50 award for fourth year running
Version One ranked in top 50 fastest-growing technology companies for fourth year running
News from Version One ( 9 December 2005)
Recycling regulations conditions met
EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering says that it is compliant with the European Union's (EU) directive for the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
News from EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering ( 9 December 2005)
Design, analyse, execute with integrated software
VirtualLab is an integrated software suite that enables chemists to design, execute, and analyse experimental workflows using traditional chemistry, parallel techniques, and automated equipment. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 9 December 2005)
Versatile LCR meter for desktops
Tegam has released a new LCR meter that brings unrivaled versatility and value to bench tops everywhere.
News from Tegam ( 9 December 2005)
Fuzzy logic looks at delivery times
The age old answer to the question about how many people does it take to change a light bulb is as far away as ever.
News from University of Derby ( 9 December 2005)
Enhanced software for mass spectrometers
Waters has shipped Waters MassLynx 4.1 Software, its software for the company's range of mass spectrometers.
News from Waters ( 9 December 2005)
Laboratory manager for laboratory equipment maker
Whitehouse Scientific is welcoming back Jamie Storey who has worked for the company as Laboratory Manager since graduating from Newcastle University in 1999. Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific ( 9 December 2005)
Multisorb Re-Accredited To ISO 9001:2000
Multisorb Technologies' Buffalo, New York (USA) headquarters has completed a surveillance audit to maintain certification to ISO 9001:2000 and ISO/TS 16949.
News from Multisorb Technologies ( 9 December 2005)
Boundary scan platform is for flying probes
Boundary Scan Platform for the Scorpion Flying Probe Tester has up to 24 probes that can be freely positioned and used as virtual Boundary Scan pins.
News from Göpel electronic GmbH ( 8 December 2005)
Making sense of relative humidity in HVAC
Technical Background Article Monitoring relative humidity is vital in maintaining efficient control of an HVAC system - Dave Quelch of discusses some criteria for selecting RH sensors.
News from Able Instruments and Controls ( 8 December 2005)
Flexible drives have control on site
Flexible drive suits allow users to take motor control right to the heart of their application - eliminating the need for control cabinets and cable runs in hostile manufacturing environments.
News from Leroy Somer ( 8 December 2005)
Funds awarded to improve plastics extrusion
Rapra Technology, Europe's leading polymer research and test house, has secured EUR 1.4 million of EU funding to improve the industrial plastics extrusion process by the use of supercritical CO2.
News from Smithers Rapra ( 8 December 2005)
Checkweigher system reduces labour and maintenance
User Application Article Check weighing system showed an increase in production while there was a sharp decrease in labor and maintenance and gave a return on investment within a relatively short time.
News from Thompson Scale Company ( 8 December 2005)
Bank comments on ONS manufacturing figures
Commenting on the ONS Manufacturing (Index of Production) figures for October 2005, Barclays said the UK manufacturing sector will be very disappointed by these figures.
News from Barclays Commercial Bank ( 8 December 2005)
Thermo-form packaging machine introduced
A mid range thermoformer is suitable for medium production levels in the food, non food and medical device sectors, has an operating speed of around 70 packs per minute.
News from Ulma Packaging ( 8 December 2005)
Checkweigher adjusts to changing conveyor heights
Heavy duty hydraulically adjustable checkweigher can Move up or down to meet multiple conveyor heights when handling bulky or heavy products.
News from Thompson Scale Company ( 8 December 2005)
Washers and spacers catalogued conveniently
Washer and Spacer Catalog is a convenient industrial specifying resource designed to streamline washer/spacer research and specification processes.
News from Bokers ( 8 December 2005)
Laser repair turbine blades in minutes, in situ
User Application Article A laser welding technique is repairing power station turbine rotor blades in minutes - rather than days - through advances in the way repair metals stick together.
News from CSIRO ( 8 December 2005)
Plan your network more efficiently
As the industrial world is adapting more and more Ethernet solutions, and the Ethernet nodes are increasing each day, it becomes more difficult to maintain sufficient network bandwidth.
News from Korenix Technology ( 8 December 2005)
SS valves operate down to -50 deg C
Sub zero range of stainless steel valves and air service units are designed for applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries where operating temperatures can be as low as -50 deg C. Brochure Available
News from Midland ACS ( 8 December 2005)
System tests toilet pans five times faster
User Application Article Automated test station developed by toilet pan manufacturer is five times faster than the previous arrangement, allowing it to vacuum test all pans rather than only a sample few. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 8 December 2005)
Surface grinding service after internet auction
Pontypridd-based precision toolmakers FSG Tool and Die, is now the proud possessor of a large 1300 x 700mm capacity, Proth surface grinding machine, successfully purchased at an internet auction.
News from FSG Tool and Die ( 8 December 2005)
Efficient ethernet has 'snooping' features
The JetNet 4000 series support VLAN and IGMP snooping that can help users manage the bandwidth easily even though the traffic increases dramatically.
News from Korenix Technology ( 8 December 2005)
Energy efficiency firm good with people
International Utilities Specialist, McKinnon and Clarke has announced that it has successfully been re-accredited with Investors In People status.
News from McKinnon and Clarke ( 8 December 2005)
Plastics mould tool parts catalogue updated
Updated plastics mould tool industry catalogue holds ejector pins, ejector sleeves, special ejector blades, core pins, leader components and mould accessories.
News from Misumi ( 8 December 2005)
Abercrombie and Kent select Attunity
User Application Article Abercrombie and Kent Considerably Improves its Operational Efficiencies by Deploying Attunity's Real-Time Data Integration Platform.
News from Attunity (UK) Ltd ( 8 December 2005)
First 1.5U Rackmount Server Chassis
Orbit Micro Releases The World's First 1.5U Rackmount Server Chassis
News from Orbit Micro ( 8 December 2005)
Protect Autodesk files with DWF shredder
Pinion Software has announced the release of AutoShred-DWF to provide greater security for designs when shared electronically.
News from Pinion Software ( 8 December 2005)
Sunopsis Wins Readership Merit Award
Enterprise Integration Software from Sunopsis Obtains High Marks for Excellence in Product Quality and Customer Satisfaction
News from Sunopsis ( 8 December 2005)
Tessella acquires Analyticon
Tessella Support Services has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Analyticon
News from Tessella Support Services ( 8 December 2005)
Epicor Announces Acquisition of CRS Retail Systems
Acquisition Extends Epicor's Leadership in Middle Market Enterprise Applications into Retail Industry Vertical
News from Epicor ( 8 December 2005)
UGS Ships Solid Edge Version 18
New release addresses 2D, PDM and CAE needs in the mid-market
News from Siemens PLM Software ( 8 December 2005)
Limmatdruck Highly Satisfied with Dialogue
User Application Article Switzerland's Limmatdruck Reports High Satisfaction with Exstream Software's Dialogue for Enterprise Personalisation
News from Exstream Software ( 8 December 2005)
Positive displacement flow meters for dispensing
The AW Company of Franksville, WI has released the JVK series of positive displacement flow meters for chemical dispensing of acid and caustic based fluids.
News from AW-Lake Company ( 8 December 2005)
Code of practice for emergency lighting
BS 5266-1 gives information and guidance on the categories of emergency lighting systems and their suitability for premises with different types of occupants.
News from BSI British Standards ( 8 December 2005)
Structural studies on biomolecular interactions
Farfield has released a set of application notes illustrating the use of the AnaLight for biophysical applications.
News from Farfield Scientific ( 8 December 2005)
Automatic wireless network optimization division
Radioplan, the German automatic wireless network optimization vendor, has opened a new North American division, based on the East Coast of the USA.
News from Radioplan ( 8 December 2005)
Mobile UKAS accredited calibration for sensors
Roxspur Measurement and Control offer nationwide coverage with a team of experienced mobile calibration and service engineers, offering temperature, pressure and electrical site calibration services.
News from Roxspur Measurement and Control ( 8 December 2005)
One-piece instrumentation ball valves
Covering a wider range of operating temperatures, new Swagelok 40G series one-piece instrumentation ball valves are for use in environmental applications where outdoor ambient temperatures fluctuate.
News from Swagelok ( 8 December 2005)
ICP, ICP-MS solutions for plasma spectrochemistry
Thermo Electron will be showcasing its ICP-MS solutions at the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry in Tucson, Arizona, January 8-16, 2006.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) ( 8 December 2005)
Dispenser Maintains Feminine Hygiene Brand Image
User Application Article Polish personal care products manufacturer, Bielenda Kosmetyki Naturalne, has selected the RF08 finger-tip foamer from Rieke Packaging Systems, Englass.
News from Rieke Packaging Systems Englass ( 8 December 2005)
High Gas Prices Maybe Devastating - Rockware Glass
Technical Background Article Dramatic increases in the price of gas supplied to industry are potentially devastating and could erode the viability of glass making, according to Rockware Glass.
News from Rockware Glass ( 8 December 2005)
Soups' PET Value Pack With No Quality Compromise
User Application Article Leading soup manufacturer Campbell Grocery Products has launched two best-selling dry soup brands in a handy value jar, manufactured by RPC Containers Blackburn.
News from RPC Containers ( 8 December 2005)
Grease-proof, biodegradable polymer coating
Technical Background Article A great deal of RandD work is underway to find replacments for the perfluoro compounds used to impregnate paper and cardboard packaging materials for the retail of grease and oil containing products.
News from Fraunhofer Institute for Packaging ( 8 December 2005)
User-friendly CAD/CAM system offers speed
User Application Article User-friendliness and fast calculation speed of a CAD/CAM system attracted a mould and die maker to invest to ensure its future business. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 7 December 2005)
Galvanising relationship ensures durable products
User Application Article A family-run company established over 150 years which has been supplying equipment to fishing vessels for over 100 years, has developed a successful working partnership with a galvanizing company.
News from Wedge Group Galvanizing ( 7 December 2005)
Maintaining good will among employees
UK survey shows large organisations are the least generous in the UK 05 - though traditional values are returning to the workplace.
News from Chartered Management Institute ( 7 December 2005)
CAD module speeds EDM electrode manufacture
A fully integrated CAD module for the design of electrodes speeds up EDM electrode manufacture through to electrode diving direction and dimensioning.
News from Missler Software ( 7 December 2005)
Treated chain offers superior performance
Shot-peened and highly pre-loaded chain has been developed to provide superior performance and durability combined with significant financial savings when compared to similar duty SS or coated chains.
News from Rexnord NV UK ( 7 December 2005)
China develops aircraft equipment
User Application Article China's First Aircraft Institute of AVIC-1 is using multiple licences LMS Virtual.Lab to develop aircraft body and landing gear equipment for a regional commercial aircraft. Brochure Available
News from LMS International ( 7 December 2005)
Small format controller offers flexibility
A small-format controller has been designed to deliver motion control for mid- to high-volume multi-axis motion control systems that demand a flexible and reliable solution.
News from Micromech ( 7 December 2005)
Ball valve has long-life reliability
Ball valve has long-life reliability from vacuum to high pressures and an unfailing housing construction with metal seals and panel mounting as standard.
News from Circor Instrumentation ( 7 December 2005)
Coatings improve bearings in tough conditions
A range of coatings are designed to improve performance and protect bearings from corrosion, wear, friction and slippage. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) ( 7 December 2005)
Machine tool importer reports forward orders
UK machine tool importer of Hyundai Kia, Hedelius, Edel, You Ji and Tos Varnsdorf machine tools reports its biggest forward order book in its trading history. Brochure Available
News from Dugard ( 7 December 2005)
Motor/controller package has wider speed range
Motor/controller package combines the attractive features of a brushless DC motor with powerful new enhancements including a wider speed range and multi-speed operation.
News from Oriental Motor ( 7 December 2005)
Sorting out the good bearings from the bad
FAG, a member of the Schaeffler Group, has warned UK industry that a flood of counterfeit bearings are making their way to the marketplace under the banner of known, quality brands. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) ( 7 December 2005)
Computers include control software
Each unit of an innovative line of advanced industrial computers will ship with InduSoft Web Studio monitoring and control software pre-installed.
News from InduSoft ( 7 December 2005)
Butterfly valves are blow-out proofed
Bray Controls announces that it has designed a blow-out proof stem for Bray High Performance Series 40 Butterfly Valves.
News from Bray Controls USA ( 7 December 2005)
Interactive catalogue speeds bore tool choice
Introducing an interactive product catalog on CD-ROM is making toolholder and boring tooling system product specification faster and easier.
News from Command Tooling Systems ( 7 December 2005)
Simulation predicts presswork spring-back
User Application Article Springback in metal stamping is a major problem, particularly for those manufacturing automotive parts from high-strength steel.
News from ESI Group ( 7 December 2005)
Third of UK automation companies face failure
As one of the few companies getting it right in the UK Automation and Control systems Industry, it may come as a surprise that 224 of your closest competitors are facing failure
News from ASR Technology ( 7 December 2005)
GTMA launches moulding tool-leasing programme
The UK's Gauge and Tool Makers' Association is launching a tool-leasing programme, which will allow toolmakers to offer press tools and mould and die tools to their customers on a lease basis.
News from GTMA ( 7 December 2005)
Advanced materials producer honoured
The pioneering work undertaken in bringing innovative rapid tooling solutions to the world's manufacturing industries, has been recognised by a highly prestigious Frost and Sullivan Award.
News from Huntsman Advanced Materials ( 7 December 2005)
Hydraulic oils - how to select them
Technical Background Article Ronald Bakker explains the demands new machinery is placing on hydraulic oils and gives advice on what properties to look for when purchasing an oil to meet the challenge. Brochure Available
News from Shell Lubricants ( 7 December 2005)
Software compiled for turbine blade checks
Compiled for turbine blade inspection, a software extension is used for first-article inspection, tool validation, wear analysis, object alignment, GD and T, and reporting.
News from Geomagic ( 7 December 2005)
Turn/mill/drill lathe offers cost benefits
With C axis and 12 driven tools, a three-axis slant bed CNC lathe offers users a level of single set-up turn/mill/drill capability that is unparalleled on a cost-to-performance basis.
News from Ward CNC Machinery ( 7 December 2005)
Uk plastics innovation supported
User Application Article Faraday Plastics reports recent strong successes in getting plastics and rubber product innovation off the ground in the West Midlands area of the UK.
News from Faraday Plastics ( 7 December 2005)
Optical system inspects softgel capsules
An optical inspection system for softgels automatically inspects each softgel capsule at high production speeds and identifies and removes defective softgels and foreign capsules.
News from Symetix ( 7 December 2005)
Distributor appointed for soldering systems
User Application Article Production automation specialist, Contax , has just announced an exclusive agreement with Pillarhouse, to supply their systems exclusively in the UK and Benelux.
News from Contax ( 7 December 2005)
Code reader satisfies traceability needs
code reader has been designed especially for applications in which directly marked stationary objects - such as aerospace, automotive or medical components - require identification.
News from Sick (UK) ( 7 December 2005)
Robotic cleaning system order placed
Following extensive trials, the British Nuclear Group has chosen the new robotic cleaning system from KMT Cutting Systems AB, placing an order worth approximately GBP 300,000. Brochure Available
News from KMT Robotic Solutions ( 7 December 2005)
Compact toolholders offer stability, accuracy
A compact special-purpose boring head and milling cutter toolholder for smaller diameter tooling offers stability and flexibility for highly accurate extension lengths.
News from Walter GB ( 7 December 2005)
Outsourcing to EMS providers
Jaltek Systems, is a UK EMS provider that has expanded tenfold since its formation eight years ago.
News from Jaltek Systems ( 7 December 2005)
Total-e Devoted To You
Total-e, the next generation of online financial services
News from edge IPK ( 7 December 2005)
V-Stars added to ATT's Portable CMM Arsenal
User Application Article ATT Metrology Services Adds V-Stars Photogrammetry from Geodetic Systems to their Portable CMM Arsenal Geodetic Press
News from Geodetic Systems, Inc. ( 7 December 2005)
Quintura Search adds new One-Click-Search features
Quintura has announced new advanced "One-Click-Search" features to its breakthrough web search software, Quintura Search 1.0
News from Quintura ( 7 December 2005)
Micro Concepts Strengthens Technical Support Team
Following its recent accreditation as an Autodesk Data Management reseller and as part of the drive to increase its customer support, Micro Concepts has appointed a new technical support engineer.
News from Micro Concepts ( 7 December 2005)
RuleStream a Top 40 Emerging Software Vendor
RuleStream Named a Top 40 Emerging Software Vendor by Manufacturing Business Technology.
News from RuleStream Corp ( 7 December 2005)
New Fanless Embedded System
High performance, low power embedded system meets a wide range of environments and heavy-duty industrial fields without high frequency maintenance efforts.
News from Axiomtek ( 7 December 2005)
Dassault Systemes Supports America's Cup Team
User Application Article Dassault Systemes becomes a supporter of K-Challenge, the French team for the 32nd America's cup
News from Dassault Systemes ( 7 December 2005)
Programmable zero-delay clock generator
Lattice Semiconductor expands its revolutionary ispClock family with programmable zero-delay clock generator devices.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK ( 7 December 2005)
Aerotech Standardises on UGS' Solid Edge
User Application Article Aerotech cites Solid Edge's ability to solve complex production planning issues through increased automation, rapid prototyping and concurrent engineering as key selection factors
News from Siemens PLM Software ( 7 December 2005)
QoS monitoring maximises performance
User Application Article Innovative Italian mobile operator Wind has selected network quality of service (QoS) monitoring experts CommProve to maximise the performance of its 3G network.
News from Commprove ( 7 December 2005)
DNA storage without freezing
GenVault has announced the availability of the new GenVault Desktop Archive, a small, stand-alone storage module for up to one hundred GenPlates.
News from GenVault ( 7 December 2005)
Light output reference standards
LGC Promochem, Europe's leading supplier of reference materials, has announced a new partnership with LUX Biotechnology for the distribution of the Glowell range of light output reference standards.
News from LGC ( 7 December 2005)
Forensic service status changed
The FSS has changed its status from a Government Trading Fund to a commercial company - Forensic Science Service - albeit wholly owned by Government in the first instance.
News from LGC ( 7 December 2005)
Characterization system for therapeutic proteins
Malvern Instruments' Zetasizer Nano particle characterization system has proved highly effective in studies to compare two forms of a therapeutic antibody. Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments ( 7 December 2005)
Shrink Wrapper Made From Polymer Not Steel
Record Packaging Systems has launched in the UK what it described as a revolutionary new shrink wrapper from Minipack Torre.
News from Record Packaging Systems Ltd ( 7 December 2005)
'Green' Label Wins International Award For OPM
The Yorkshire (UK) OPM Group has been awarded top prizes in an International Print and Innovations contest, for the second year running.
News from The OPM Group ( 7 December 2005)
Managing unwanted electrostatic discharges
Technical Background Article The following interview with Jeremy Smallwood was first published in e-tech, the free email newsletter from the IEC.
News from IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) ( 7 December 2005)
Defibrillator equipment donated to community
User Application Article Laerdal donates Heartstart training equipment to Marwell Zoo for new community responder scheme.
News from Laerdal Medical ( 7 December 2005)
Turning centre machines large, long parts
A 37kW turning centre with an 11kW milling spindle provides the ideal solution for companies machining long, large diameter components particularly found in the aerospace and oil industries. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK ( 6 December 2005)
Linear actuator moves loads vertically
A new form of linear actuator based on the belt-drive principle - so that the carriage is fixed and the cylinder moves - provides highly dynamic vertical motion of loads. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa ( 6 December 2005)
Small, light cordless screwdriver is powerful
A cordless drill/driver that is believed to be the smallest, lightest and most powerful of its type on the market drives up to 95 screws -10 x 1in - on one charge and is ideal for assembly work,
News from Metabo ( 6 December 2005)
North West Manufacturer of the Year named
Hitachi Automotive Systems Europe has driven ahead of the competition to win the title of 2005 North West Manufacturer of the Year or its unstinting commitment to continuous improvement.
News from Manufacturing Institute ( 6 December 2005)
Devices access Ethernet via cellular networks
The Digi Connect WAN GSM is a gateway providing Ethernet to communications via cellular networks, essentially putting a router on the GSM network. Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies ( 6 December 2005)
Sensors measure low pressures
Pressure Sensors are designed for applications that require precision pressure management at low-pressure measurements as low as 5in H20 and 10in H20.
News from Honeywell Control Systems - Sensing and Control ( 6 December 2005)
Robots spot weld with friction stir process
System combines powerful friction stir welding technology with the flexibility of a robot to provide 3D welding techniques and also friction stir spot welding as an alternative to resistance welding.
News from TWI (The Welding Institute) ( 6 December 2005)
Software offers continuous 'build and check'
An innovative software platform for lean product development delivers a continuous build-and-check environment that cuts the 'stop-and-go' development associated with stage-gate processes.
News from CoCreate Software ( 6 December 2005)
Drilling units stroke hydraulically, pneumatically
Drilling units, operating at up to 9,000 rev/min and using compressed air or hydraulics, can be semi-automated or fully automated, using programmable logic control.
News from Blackalloy Co. Of America ( 6 December 2005)
Multi-sensor machines speed dimensional checks
A true multi-sensor inspection machine that is capable of deploying video, laser and touch probing in a single measurement routine, makes measurements quicker and more accurately.
News from OGP UK ( 6 December 2005)
Machine tools to demonstrate 5-axis work
Multi-tasking and multi-function machine tools will be mphasising the benefits of five axis machining and 'one hit' machining at the forthcoming UK Southern manufacturing exhibition. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK ( 6 December 2005)
Shot blasting machine operates efficiently
Shot blasting machines for aluminium die castings impart a universal finish in a very short time and can also be used on other materials and sheet metal parts.
News from Vohras International ( 6 December 2005)
More CAE technology added for lower cost
By adding the options available with the FLEXnet token approach, Noran's NEiNastran V9.0 will contain token based pricing which will allow for additional technology at a fraction of the cost.
News from Noran Engineering ( 6 December 2005)
EDM electrode design module creates sheets
A fully integrated CAM module for the design of electrodes manages all stages of the electrode design from the sheet creation to electrode diving direction and dimensioning.
News from Missler Software ( 6 December 2005)
Outlook Remains Positive for Agile
Agile Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2006 Results.
News from Agile Software ( 6 December 2005)
New Souris D and Dravus Industrial Computers
Orbit Micro Unveils its New Souris D and Dravus Industrial Computer Systems
News from Orbit Micro ( 6 December 2005)
Astec power products available from Orbit Micro
Orbit Micro now carries a complete line of products from Astec Power
News from Orbit Micro ( 6 December 2005)
Sunopsis Assists EM Lyon with Virtual Campus
User Application Article Sunopsis provides integration technology at European business school
News from Sunopsis ( 6 December 2005)
Imass Acquires CADlogic Scotland
Maturing 3D market brings need for wider skills and expertise
News from Imass ( 6 December 2005)
Pioneering the Use of Autodesk Productstream
User Application Article Imass Design Solutions customer will use data management solution to manage and share design data across the company.
News from Imass ( 6 December 2005)
Vacuum, pressure and gas flow calibration
Chell's BS/EN/ISO/IEC 17025 accredited Calibration Laboratory has dramatically widened its scope, providing Vacuum, pneumatic Pressure and Gas Flow calibration.
News from Chell Instruments ( 6 December 2005)
Linear actuator provides dynamic vertical motion
A new form of linear actuator has been developed by Hoerbiger-Origa that provides highly dynamic vertical motion of loads. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa ( 6 December 2005)
Multi-sensor metrology for space age technology
Technical Background Article The Vantage is true Multi-Sensor, capable of deploying Video, Laser and Renishaw probing in a single measurement routine.
News from OGP UK ( 6 December 2005)
Market leadership in informatics
Thermo Electron has announced that its Informatics business received the 2005 Frost and Sullivan Award for Market Leadership, based on the growth consulting company's recent analysis titled The U.S. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics ( 6 December 2005)
On-Line Labelling Firm Launches Ribbon Service
Etiquette has launched Ribbons-Direct.com - a division for the companies thermal transfer ribbons department.
News from Etiquette Labels Ltd ( 6 December 2005)
Hazardous area safety lamp is light in weight
Lightweight tungsten halogen rechargeable hazardous area safety lamp weighs just 300g yet offers more power than comprarable lamps, says the manufacturer.
News from Wolf Safety Lamp Company ( 5 December 2005)
Automatic CMM is twenty times faster
Used in small machine shops and big manufacturing plants, this CMM verifies part quality up to 20 times faster than manual methods, checks machine tool set-ups and streamlines process control.
News from Sheffield Measurement ( 5 December 2005)
Shop-floor CMM is affordable and rugged
CMM brings inspection performance suitable for the shop floor and the inspection department and has volumetric accuracy up to 0.0065mm and repeatability up to 0.002mm.
News from Sheffield Measurement ( 5 December 2005)
How many cutting fluids do you really need?
Technical Background Article how many cutting fluids do you really need - it is so easy to slip into bad manufacturing practices, says a supplier, who suggests the variety of fluids used should be checked and rationalised.
News from Master Chemical Europe ( 5 December 2005)
Space-saving device protects against ESD
Surface-mountable varistors save space by replacing three components typically used to protect against transient voltage spikes: two back-to-back Zener diodes and an EMC capacitor in parallel. Brochure Available
News from AVX ( 5 December 2005)
Pallet system brings 'lights-out' piston milling
User Application Article Automatic pallet storage and handling system - offering simplicity and high flexibility - has delivered 'lights-out', high-performance 5-axis milling of pistons at an engine manufacturer.
News from REM Systems ( 5 December 2005)
CAM developed for faster cutting speeds
CAM software features functionality that emphasises higher cutting speeds, longer tool life and suitability to increasingly complex geometry for milling, turning and EDM. Brochure Available
News from DP Technology ( 5 December 2005)
Software speeds automotive inspection
Latest version of computer-aided inspection software offers increased 'plug-in' support for optical measurement, arm-mounted scan heads and integration with the Faro 'Laser Tracker'.
News from Geomagic ( 5 December 2005)
Supply chain software integrated with tracking
Parcel Carrier Integration is an application software that delivers seamless integration between IBS' supply chain software and third-party distribution companies' tracking systems.
News from IBS UK ( 5 December 2005)
Mutilayer blow molded containers fight moisture
Technical Background Article Jeff Newman describes a successful joint effort, which led to the commercialisation of Aclon polychlorotrifluoroethylene resin for blow-moulding multilayer containers.
News from Wilmington Machinery ( 5 December 2005)
100% SS padlock defeats corrosion attack
What is believed to be the world's first 100% stainless steel padlock is signed specifically for use in hostile environments where there is a high possibility of corrosion,
News from Castell Iso-Lok ( 5 December 2005)
Three furnaces upgrade instrument making
User Application Article Installation of three custom-built furnaces has upgraded and expanded production facilities for a specialist manufacturer of radio-frequency, microwave and sensing components. Brochure Available
News from Carbolite ( 5 December 2005)
Hygienic conveyor has self-drain surfaces
To answer increased attention on hygiene in the food and dairy industry a modular hygienic conveyor concept features open and self draining surfaces, and it eliminates lubrication.
News from FlexLink Systems ( 5 December 2005)
Low cost hydraulic clamping suits SMEs
Low-cost clamping sets - that can be directly mounted on a machine tool table - have made it easier than ever for smaller companies to start using hydraulic clamping Brochure Available
News from Roemheld UK ( 5 December 2005)
Making supply chain software seamless
Coordinating the diverse elements in the supply chain is a constant challenge, but powerful tracking software links them all into a seamless, effective and productivity-enhancing process.
News from Prisym ID ( 5 December 2005)
Lubricant training programme organised
User Application Article A lubricants and technical support provider to the pharmaceutical industry, has recently helped a plant engineering team to devise a comprehensive lubricant training programme for a hundred engineers.
News from Castrol UK ( 5 December 2005)
Small CMMs have high acceleration
Two small air-bearing CMMs - offered as 'entry' machines or a second machine for extra capacity - have an accuracy of 3.5+4L/1000, and acceleration of up to 1730mm/s2.
News from Sheffield Measurement ( 5 December 2005)
Tech Ed to distribute LaserPro engravers
Tech Ed Concepts has been selected to distribute GCC America's LaserPro Laser Engraver/Cutters to the academic market throughout North America.
News from TEC ( 5 December 2005)
Sheffield takes over Starrett CMM products
Sheffield Measurement, USA has assumed factory support and service responsibility for all Starrett CMM products, due to the acquisition of the Starrett CMM product line by Sheffield.
News from Sheffield Measurement ( 5 December 2005)
Redesigned metric cylinders are 5-15% lighter
Several innovative design features in a redesigned metric cylinder series include a 5 to 15% reduction in weight, a 30% increase in cushioning capabilities and an improved 'floating' cushion seal.
News from SMC Corporation of America ( 5 December 2005)
Portable CEMs meet new WID guidance
New guidance from the Environment Agency states that portable monitoring systems, providing they meet the same quality standards as the installed CEMs, can be used for alternative monitoring
News from Quantitech ( 5 December 2005)
ESI Group and Fujitsu make SynfiniWay partnership
ESI Group and Fujitsu Systems Europe have announced a partnership to extend the validation of ESI Group's world-leading applied-mechanics technology with the SynfiniWay service-oriented platform.
News from French Technology Press Bureau ( 5 December 2005)
Digital panel meters need less space
Digital series of panel meters offer features similar to those found in the award winning Red Lion Controls' PAX meters, but at half the size of the larger panel models.
News from Red Lion Controls ( 5 December 2005)
Solenoid system has direct acting trip mechanisms
Solenoid system has direct acting trip mechanisms that provide earth fault and over current protection for new secondary switchgear circuit breakers.
News from Aerco ( 5 December 2005)
Strong growth reported in LIMS Sales
Autoscribe announce continued strong business growth for the 2005-6 financial year compared to the previous year, with LIMS orders up by 104% in North America and by 177% in the British Isles. Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe ( 5 December 2005)
EPTDA conference attendance encouraging
The European Power Transmission Distributors Association (EPTDA) witnessed an encouraging turnout at its annual convention 2005 in Prague, Czech Republic, from 28 to 30 September.
News from EPTDA ( 5 December 2005)
Inverter drives provide speed and constant torque
Two models of inverter drives provide energy-efficient speed control for fans, pumps and similar variable torque loads and constant torque for mechanical handling and hoists.
News from Moeller Electric ( 5 December 2005)
Top-selling machine model celebrtated
One of the UK's leading machinery suppliers to the food industry, Turbo Systems , celebrated the 500th order of its top-selling machine with a champagne reception in Hull.
News from Turbo Systems ( 5 December 2005)
Pre-assembled caps checked for tightness
User Application Article Caps on tubes of toiletries and cosmetics must be tight. or products may leak during storage, transit and display, or have a reduced shelf life, so it is important to check tightness efficiently. Brochure Available
News from Crane Electronics ( 5 December 2005)
Capsule filling system handles small batches
User Application Article Developing pharmaceuticals in clinical trial batch sizes is a crucial element in new product development that is extremely cost sensitive, so finding the most economical equipment is crucial.
News from Isopak ( 5 December 2005)
Portable 6-axis CMM arm has optimal stiffness
A six-axis portable arm CMM, constructed of carbon fiber and aluminum, is designed for optimal stiffness with minimal weight for measurement of large objects.
News from Sheffield Measurement ( 5 December 2005)
Kaleido appoints chief executive officer
Kaleido Technology ApS (Farum, Denmark), a leading provider of ultra-precision moulded and machined optics for high-tech industrial applications, has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer.
News from Kaleido Technology ( 5 December 2005)
Management buy NDT Inspection and Testing
NDT Inspection and Testing , a recognised name in the industry which has been continuously trading for over 35 years, has been acquired by its management team from its former owners Royal Dutch Shell.
News from NDT Inspection & Testing ( 5 December 2005)
Rugged industrial switch has low profile
Extremely low profile, rugged, industrial switch features a minimum low back panel depth and being just 2.0mm at the front is ideal for contemporary control panel industrial applications. Brochure Available
News from EAO ( 5 December 2005)
Lift and tilt units use airbag technology
Innovative 'lift and tilt' materials handling units are designed to provide a safer and more productive environment by eliminating unnecessary lifting or bending in the workplace.
News from Airlift and Tilt ( 5 December 2005)
Hoists handle bags and awkward loads
Purpose designed hoists avoid load clash from occuring at full lift height with the hoist unit chain box when handling big bags or larger awkwardly shaped loads.
News from Neuhaus ( 5 December 2005)
Ball nose endmills delivered quickly
With its extensive range of full radius solid carbide ball nose end mills a UK tooling supplier offers them at short notice, so reducing machine shops' and mould-makers' 'time-to-market'. Brochure Available
News from WNT (UK) ( 5 December 2005)
Latest CNC controls up to nine axes
A '6th generation' CNC is capable of controlling up to nine axes, five of them simultaneously, with high accuracy machining ensured by a sub-micron (0.0001mm/0.00001 inch) minimum program increment. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK ( 5 December 2005)
mForms for windows mobile 5.0
MForms is the developers application of choice for windows mobile 5.0
News from CommonTime ( 5 December 2005)
Lean Manufacturing Tools
An informative site providing references and tools to aid companies embarking on a lean manufacturing program is now available.
News from Manufacturing Resources ( 5 December 2005)
Total Recovery from a Single Vendor
Companies can meet their backup/recovery and replication needs through an integrated solution.
News from SonaSoft Corporation ( 5 December 2005)
Japan Conservation Engineers Wins 2005 BE Award
Examples of Construction of Landslide GIS Named Top Project in "Geospatial: Geospatial Modeling" Category
News from Bentley Systems ( 5 December 2005)
3-D modelling drives business development
User Application Article Forbes Group Selects Micro Concepts and Autodesk Inventor to Support Turnkey Design
News from Micro Concepts ( 5 December 2005)
Wesupply appoints Imag Australia
Wesupply appoints Imag Australia as Strategic Partner and Reseller in Australia and New Zealand Brochure Available
News from WeSupply.com ( 5 December 2005)
European and North American User Meetings
In November 2005 Autoscribe held their European user meeting in Nottingham and, in conjunction with Zumatrix, user meetings in Las Vegas and Edison, New Jersey for North American users. Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe ( 5 December 2005)
Automatic Contact Generation
NEiNastran V9.0 automatically recognises contact areas and generates surface contact or weld elements saving significant time during model setup
News from Noran Engineering ( 5 December 2005)
How to comply with WEEE requirements
Technical Background Article TUV Rheinland explains the ins and outs of the forthcoming WEEE directive and how to test for compliance
News from TUV Rheinland UK ( 5 December 2005)
Teamcenter Data Management for Autodesk Inventor
New open solution allows Inventor users to immediately exploit the benefits of the world's top product lifecycle management (PLM) software
News from Siemens PLM Software ( 5 December 2005)
Detection of mercury contamination in crude oil
User Application Article Innovene Grangemouth has called upon ABLE Instruments and Controls to assist in detection of mercury contamination in crude oil streams, using its highly sophisticated Jerome 431-XE Mercury Analyser.
News from Able Instruments and Controls ( 5 December 2005)
3D electromagnetic analysis software
Ansoft has released Maxwell v11, 3D electromagnetic analysis software used to accurately predict the performance of low-frequency electromechanical (EM) components.
News from Ansoft Europe ( 5 December 2005)
User meetings for LIMS software
In November 2005 Autoscribe held their European user meeting in Nottingham and, in conjunction with Zumatrix, user meetings in Las Vegas and Edison, New Jersey for North American users. Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe ( 5 December 2005)
Texture analyser with software
The FiEurope Food and Ingredients show in Paris proved to be a solid success for Brookfield.
News from Brookfield Viscometers ( 5 December 2005)
Ethernet to communications via cellular networks
Available now from Celsum Technologies is Digi International's Connect WAN GSM range of digital connectivity products. Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies ( 5 December 2005)
High-resolution digitiser cards
GaGe Applied Technologies has introduced new on-board signal averaging capabilities in its range of high-resolution digitiser cards, allowing users to detect very small signals in noisy environments.
News from Gage Applied Technologies ( 5 December 2005)
Calibration management simplified
GE Sensing has introduced a new calibration management software that simplifies calibration management in the field, workshop and laboratory.
News from GE Sensing ( 5 December 2005)
Data extraction and presentation software
Thermo Electron has introduced Retriever version 3.0, a web-based data extraction and presentation solution that enables secure access to laboratory data, no matter the originating data system. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics ( 5 December 2005)
Helping Increased Demand For Case Packers
User Application Article RPT Motion, a provider of custom modular linear motion systems, has experienced an increasing demand for case packers and other linear motion system.
News from Kerk Motion Products ( 5 December 2005)
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