News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 11 December
to Saturday 17 December 2005
Heating, hot water boilers are for hire
A super silent canopy heating and hotwater boiler hire fleet provides a rapid response resource to all industries, for planned or emergency hire - a trailer can be delivered at very short notice.
News from Watkins Hire (16 December 2005)
Interface module introduced for A-B PLC platform
A four-channel SSI Interface module for Allen-Bradley's ControlLogix PLC platform can be easily configured for a variety of sensors and data interface needs directly from the PLC's output registers.
News from AMCI (16 December 2005)
Data systems introduced at US event
Thermo Electron Corporation will showcase its purpose-built,'off-the-shelf' laboratory information management system and chromatography data system at the US event, Pittcon 2006.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (16 December 2005)
CNC wood machining centres boost turnover
User Application Article Two CNC wood machining centres being used by a joinery product manufacturer has dramatically slashes the time taken as it can carry out all of the necessary window component operation.
News from Masterwood (UK) (16 December 2005)
Fastener locking system prevents thread loosening
User Application Article For fail-safe joint integrity, US industry is adopting an innovative fastener locking system that can stop joint failure and production downtime by preventing thread loosening from starting.
News from Stage 8 (16 December 2005)
US order boosts UK specialist fastener exports
Northern Precision has just secured another order from across the Atlantic, to further boost its continuing export success, having won an order to supply knurled sheet nuts for thin SS sheet work.
News from Northern Precision (16 December 2005)
Thermal rig puts brake systems to the test
User Application Article AP Braking has expanded and upgraded its R and D facilities with the installation of a specially modified Carbolite thermal chamber suitable for long-term test programmes involving flammable liquids. Brochure Available
News from Carbolite (16 December 2005)
Vertical panel saws are upgraded
Additions of a power supply via a flexible chain duct for increased safety, and a moving support frame fitted with a newly developed and optimised bearing system feature latest vertical panel saws.
News from T M Machinery Sales (16 December 2005)
Geometric modelling software enhanced
Geometric modelling software Enhancements increase efficiency for design and manufacturing applications and provide support for latest Microsoft computing environments.
News from Siemens PLM Software (16 December 2005)
Heat gun offers multiple speeds, temperatures
A three-speed, variable temperature heat gun for maximum flexibility with a variety of materials is said to be deal for electricians and plumbers, as well as for use in manufacturing plants.
News from Metabo (16 December 2005)
Data acquisition speeds of 1MHz are achievable
Data acquisition speeds of 1MHz are achievable with a 16-bit multifunction USB device that provides a wide variety of analogue, digital and frequency I/O in one compact and low-cost package. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (16 December 2005)
Weighing, traceability system covers meat plant
User Application Article An 11 station Vantage weighing and traceability system that draws real time data from a Sage System is giving a meat processor a clear picture of what is going on in its plant.
News from Stevens Group (16 December 2005)
Modular platform reduces manual handling
User Application Article Reduced manual handling and speedier loading has been achieved by Johnson Hospitality Services with a purpose-designed sloping modular platform from Thorworld Industries.
News from Thorworld Industries (16 December 2005)
Paperless recorders offer enhanced functions
Advanced data-acquisition stations combine the capabilities of intelligent paperless recorders with powerful communications and networking capabilities and have colour TFT displays.
News from Yokogawa UK (16 December 2005)
Digital infrared thermometers set up flexibly
The latest range of portable and on-line infrared thermometers, thermal imaging cameras and process imaging systems include digital infrared thermometers with Ethernet connectivity. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (16 December 2005)
Side entry single stage regulators introduced
Side entry single stage regulators - EC manufactured and certified - are designed specifically for use with side entry gas cylinders and are offered as oxygen, acetylene and MIG versions Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (16 December 2005)
Technology centre moulds, thermoforms large parts
GE-Plastics has added large part moulding and thermoforming to its Global Application Technology Center that will enable the development of new materials for exterior automotive body panels.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (16 December 2005)
Advanced lubricant reduces steel mill costs
An advanced lubricant for 'super demulsibility' applications is for use in steel mill bearing oil circulating systems and is designed to reduce system costs, downtime and maintenance.
News from Shell Lubricants (16 December 2005)
Comprehensive TIG machine range details given
With the launch of its new TIG welding equipment range, Murex Welding Products has introduced an eight-page technical literature with full ordering information. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (16 December 2005)
Manual/CNC turret mill contributes to healthcare
User Application Article Manual/CNC turret milling machine gives a medical device manufacturing department total flexibility because it can switch between manual and computer control at any stage in the machining cycle. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (16 December 2005)
Safety sensor monitors guard position
Machine safety specifiers and OEMs will have the opportunity to see the latest non-contact products on offer, including a safety sensor for monitoring the position of safety guards.
News from Schmersal UK (16 December 2005)
KUKA partners with SEIS to continue US expansion
KUKA Robotics Corporation has signed engineering and systems integration company SEIS as its newest system partner to deliver advanced automation systems across the western United States. Brochure Available
News from KUKA Automation + Robotics (16 December 2005)
CNC machine tool open house successful
Leader CNC Technologies reports its Novemeber 'Open House' proved to be a 'resounding success' with the sale of a Mycenter HX500iF machine to an international power generation company. Brochure Available
News from Leader CNC (16 December 2005)
Compact robot welding systems are universal
Compact 6-axis robot systems for universal application offer effective low-cost robot welding, feature computer controlled pulsed arc welding machines and a fast installation and commissioning time.
News from Cloos UK (16 December 2005)
Locking thread form resists vibration, fatigue
Technical Background Article For resistance to vibration, axial-torsional loading, joint fatigue, and thermal extremes, a novel locking thread form outperforms standard fasteners according to tests from top US institutions.
News from Spiralock (16 December 2005)
Vision system has conyeyor belt, integrated camera
Elscint Automation has been appointed the sole Distributor for the Made in Germany MRW Robo-potsystem for India.
News from Elscint Automation (16 December 2005)
EMS providers appoint expert
Jaltek Systems and Note, two of Europe's leading EMS providers, have appointed the well-known electronics industry professional Kevin Heath to the role of Strategic Alliance Manager.
News from Jaltek Systems (16 December 2005)
Corpora offers lifeline to small businesses
Corpora launches desktop version of powerful document summary tool for under 30 GBP
News from Corpora Software (16 December 2005)
Xyratex and Digi-data partner
Xyratex and Digi-data partner with storage elements to deliver shared storage utility
News from Digi-Data (16 December 2005)
Gen 2 RFID Forklift Reader
New Intermec IV7 Brings Customers Gen 2 RFID Forklift Reader
News from Intermec Technologies (16 December 2005)
Liaison the world's largest papiNet XML hub
Liaison Technologies Completes Merger With Expresso Paper Platform BV
News from Liaison Technologies, LLC (16 December 2005)
Aladon LLC Secures Technical Training Materials
Continuous Pinion Security for Reliability-Centered Maintenance training programs results in increased distribution efficiency and cost reduction for Aladon
News from Pinion Software (16 December 2005)
The world lowest cost Mini-ITX MB
Taiwan Commate Computer has announced the new embeded LV-675 Mini-ITX mainboard, the first to support the Intel PentiumM / Celerono M processor
News from Taiwan Commate Computer Inc (16 December 2005)
Zevo Smart Terminal to feature at Embedded World
Trident's Zevo smart terminal is a fully integrated, network ready, embedded PC terminal comprising of 15" interactive touchscreen display and high performance SBC
News from Trident Microsystems (16 December 2005)
Nissan Selects UGS' NX Software
User Application Article UGS win in multi-year-long contest bolsters company's momentum in CAD segment of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) market
News from Siemens PLM Software (16 December 2005)
Data acquisition speeds to 1MHz with USB device
For the first time ever, data acquisition speeds of 1MHz are achievable with a 16-bit multifunction USB device. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (16 December 2005)
Tool for technology and financial executives
Red Herring magazine has selected Ansoft as one of the inaugural Red Herring Small Cap 100.
News from Ansoft Europe (16 December 2005)
Portable leak rate monitor complies with ANSI
The Chell LRM is a portable leak rate monitor developed in close co-operation with one of the UK's major power generators to comply with ANSI Standards.
News from Chell Instruments (16 December 2005)
Processor development and debugging tools
The latest edition of the Embedded Newsletter from Computer Solutions features several new microprocessor development and debugging tools.
News from Computer Solutions (16 December 2005)
Remote data collection gathers pace
Jekyll Electronic Technology is predicting that 2006 will see a huge surge in interest for remote data collection throughout industry.
News from Jekyll Electronic Technology (16 December 2005)
Continuous measurement of compressed air dew point
Michell Instruments has annouced the launch of its new on-line hygrometer. Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (16 December 2005)
Medical devices collaborate at show
An interactive networking event designed to provide solutions to medical device design and manufacturing challenges is running alongside Medical Device Technology Exhibition.
News from MET (16 December 2005)
Construction materials testing and consultancy
Dr David Crofts has been selected to head the analytical team at the St Albans facility of Stats.
News from STATS (16 December 2005)
Wideband power amplifier buffers signals
Tabor Electronics recently introduced its latest wideband power amplifier - Model 9250.
News from Tabor Electronics (16 December 2005)
Arbitrary waveform generators break new ground
Tabor Electronics has introduced the Wonder Wave Series, expanding its wide line of arbitrary waveform generators and breaks new ground in sample clock speeds, memory and instrument control.
News from Tabor Electronics (16 December 2005)
Training Targets Coding And Traceability Issues
Claricom has launched a suite of training services to help manufacturers get the best out of their coding and labelling systems.
News from Claricom (16 December 2005)
Beverage Can Ends Deal For Japanese Market
Crown Holdings has signed an agreement to license Showa Aluminum Can Corporation to produce and sell Superend beverage can ends for the Japanese market.
News from Crown Holdings, Inc. (16 December 2005)
CNC cut-off system dresses castings
CNC cut-off system overcomes Health and Safety issues for dressing castings and in many cases it is possible to cut off a sprue so precisely that further trimming is not required.
News from Surface Technology (15 December 2005)
Lubricant prolongs abrasive belt life
Lubricant for abrasive belts with extreme pressure properties reduces friction between the belt and the workpiece and prevents the breakdown of the resin bonding the abrasive to the belt.
News from Surface Technology (15 December 2005)
Automatic fettling avoids 'white finger' problems
Automatic fettling and cutting machines are the answer for foundries concerned about 'vibration white finger disease' - machines are mounted on swivel stands or suspended from gantries.
News from Surface Technology (15 December 2005)
Cutting chrome plated bar stock without burr
User Application Article Wet cutting unit cuts chrome-plated and ground piston rods producing edges free from burr and without mechanical damage - and includes a marking module - for an English excavator manufacturer.
News from Surface Technology (15 December 2005)
More vision companies added to UKIVA
The most recent three members recruited to the UK Industrial Vision Association (UKIVA) reflect the broad range of appeal that the Association has within the vision industry.
News from UK Industrial Vision Association (15 December 2005)
Machine deburrs sheet metal automatically
User Application Article Automatic sheet metal deburring machine has been operating for three months with the best availability levels, without any down time, in three-shift operation at a truck frame manufacturer.
News from Surface Technology (15 December 2005)
ERP software vendor ranks high in licensing
Epicor Software has announced it is the only vendor to rank in the top three for both the complex license metrics, offering sophisticated licensing metrics with flexible licensing policies.
News from Epicor (15 December 2005)
Compact bevel gearboxes rated up to 6600Nm
Bevel gearboxes - now available up to 6600Nm torque rating - offer high efficiency at 98% to save energy costs and compact and rigid design assures highest performance in a small footprint. Brochure Available
News from Power Jacks (15 December 2005)
Inspection system X-rays small products
An X-ray inspection system developed specifically for small products is only 1300mm long, making it easy to integrate into packing lines but has the technology and image processing of larger types. Brochure Available
News from S+S Inspection (15 December 2005)
Book and video cover FTTx technology/testing
EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering recently released both a book and video on FTTx technology and testing as part of its series of reference materials on next-generation networking technologies.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (15 December 2005)
Filling and dosing systems simplified
Simplified filling and dosing systems offer improved accuracy and faster product change-over improve productivity and efficiency in small dose cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food packaging.
News from Emerson Process Management (15 December 2005)
Sescoi CAD/CAM systems celebrate 10 years in Japan
Sescoi Japan celebrates its 10th anniversary with an exceptional WorkNC sales offer to new WorkNC customers of a free PC or a 10 month floating licence for the purchase of just one WorkNC licence.
News from Sescoi International (15 December 2005)
Large capacity wire EDM brings in more work
User Application Article Since the installation a few months ago of a large capacity wire EDM, used for producing press tool components, a recently formed toolmaker has attracted five new customers.
News from Sodi-Tech edm (15 December 2005)
Moving from buying plant into renting it
Within the last few years, it has become more acceptable to rent anything from air compressors, chillers, generators, hand tools, lifting equipment, offices, storage, staff and test equipment.
News from Watkins Hire (15 December 2005)
Watkins invests GBP 1.5m in plant hire depot
New Depot - involving an investment of GBP 1.5 million - has been secured for the future expansion of Watkins Hire and has extensive craneage for manufacturer of trailerised boiler systems.
News from Watkins Hire (15 December 2005)
Tool offers atomic layer measurement accuracy
Metrology specialist, has unveiled an innovative nanotechnology weight metrology tool that offers atomic layer measurement accuracy and is designed to handle the demands of volume production.
News from Metryx (15 December 2005)
Improved blue dye test checks packs
Blue Dye integrity test for pharmaceutical packages performs in a fluid under vacuum as per the conventional blue dye test, but the whole operation is conducted within a neat self- contained unit.
News from MET (15 December 2005)
Twin-pallet HMC kept machining work in-house
User Application Article When a broadcasting equipment components supplier had to meet a dramatic surge in orders, the choice to keep the work in-house centred on the acquisition of a twin-pallet horizontal machining centre. Brochure Available
News from Leader CNC (15 December 2005)
Board handling system is intelligent
User Application Article An international electronic components manufacturer, has purchased a reflow oven and custom-designed board handling equipment to produce 1000 engine control units/day.
News from Contax (15 December 2005)
VMC and CNC turning centre cut at high speeds
A demonstration of high speed model machining is to be performed on the latest VMC and complex 'single hit' multi-axis milling and turning on a CNC lathe at the UK's Autosport Engineering show. Brochure Available
News from Dugard (15 December 2005)
Teamplayers most needed by employers
Jobcentre Plus employer survey reveals UKs most wanted occupations and skills and shows that 43% of the 3.4m vacancies successfully filled each year in the UK are in service roles.
News from JobCentrePlus (15 December 2005)
ATS sells precision metals division to Autocam
ATS Automation Tooling Systems and Autocam Corporation have entered into a definitive agreement that will see ATS sell the assets of its precision metals division to Autocam.
News from ATS Automation Tooling Systems (15 December 2005)
Elscint to distribute MRW vision systems
Elscint Automation, the ISO 9001:2000 certified leading vibratory bowl feeder manufacturer has been appointed the sole distributor for the German MRW Robo-Potsystem for India.
News from Elscint Automation (15 December 2005)
SS pilot valves resist corrosive media
Stainless steel NAMUR and body ported pilot valves been developed for use in corrosive and hazardous environments in the petrochemical, process, chemical, oil and gas and food industries.
News from Asco Numatics (15 December 2005)
JVI purchases outstanding shares from Joest
JVI Vibratory Equipment (formerly Joest Vibratech) has recently purchased all outstanding shares from Joest of Germany and will be operated as an independent company.
News from JVI Vibratory Equipment (15 December 2005)
Lapping solution solves ceramic oxide problem
User Application Article White lapping solutions, which use suspensions of diamond particles as small as 0.25microns, have solved the problem of maintaining a pristine white appearance when lapping oxide ceramic seals.
News from Engis (UK) (15 December 2005)
Three machine tool open houses were 'best ever'
Three well-attended 'open houses at its showrooms iset the seal on what was described as the XYZ Machine Tools's 'best-ever' annual sales performance in its 21st anniversary year. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (15 December 2005)
CNC lathe choice determines flexible response
User Application Article Where Citizen lathes score, says a subcontractor, is that through our retained skills we can quickly move to cam or multi-autos and special purpose, a resource that is seriously lacking today. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (15 December 2005)
UK machine tool foreign trade runs ahead of 2004
For the first nine months of 2005, exports of metal working machine tools from the UK were worth GBP 313.0m, an increase of +5.0% on the same period in 2004, while imports increased by +10.0%.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (15 December 2005)
Durr cleaning systems appoints UK agent
Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools has been appointed sole sales and service agent in the UK for the Durr Ecoclean range of industrial cleaning systems, designed for washing and degreasing machined parts.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (15 December 2005)
Latest CNC encourages 3D contour machining
User Application Article By upgrading from two-axis CNC to a three-axis control system, not only can a machinist leave a knee-type miller to run unmanned, but is also able to perform three-dimensional contour machining.
News from ACI (UK) (15 December 2005)
UV curable conformal coating does not crack
A UV curable conformal coating material is easy to process and will not 'crack' under thermal cycling, and has none of the problems normally associated with these materials.
News from HumiSeal Europe (15 December 2005)
Tool management system halves costs
User Application Article Yorkshire Fittings, a leading manufacturer of fittings and valves, has more than halved its monthly tooling costs as a result of installing a Tool Management System from Burcas.
News from Burcas (15 December 2005)
Agile Announces General Availability of Agile 9.2
Agile Expands Compliance, Product Portfolio, Product Collaboration and Quality Management Capabilities in Latest Version of Leading PLM Solution
News from Agile Software (15 December 2005)
Major ERP implementation satisfies WEEE demand
User Application Article Cedilla Systems has announced that Sims Group UK will be investing in REgenerist and Microsoft Navision in one of the largest multi-site, pan-European implementations of its kind.
News from Cedilla Systems (15 December 2005)
Road Signs, Urban Features and Forest Trees
Dosch Design releases five new Viz-Images products
News from Dosch Design (15 December 2005)
Dosch 3D: Ships
Dosch 3D: Ships New 3D-model collection from Dosch Design
News from Dosch Design (15 December 2005)
Dramatic turnaround for movie effects developer
OMG has announced its preliminary results for the year ended 30 September 2005.
News from OMG (15 December 2005)
Speedy delivery of US navy surveying project
User Application Article Clark Nexsen Uses PowerCAD SiteMaster 2 "Point-Shoot-Done" Laser-Based Mobile Field Solution To Finish 2.1 Million Square Foot US Navy Building Surveying Project More Than 30 Days Ahead Of Schedule
News from GiveMePower Corporation (15 December 2005)
Ramtron introduces the Versa Mix 8051 family
Ramtron introduces the Versa Mix 8051 family of highly integrated mixed-signal microcontrollers for the embedded data acquisition market.
News from Ramtron International (15 December 2005)
1MHz Data acquisition over USB
New 1 MHz multifunction Data Acquisition unit with USB 2.0 Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (15 December 2005)
Solid Edge V18 Offers New Analysis Wizard
Femap Express - included in recently shipped Solid Edge V18 - puts analysis on the desktop of every design engineer.
News from Siemens PLM Software (15 December 2005)
FTTx technology and testing book and video
EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering has released both a book and video on FTTx technology and testing as part of its series of reference materials on next-generation networking technologies.
News from EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering (15 December 2005)
FireWire cameras for industrial image processing.
Firstsight Vision's FireWire camera partners, AVT has introduction two new IEEE-1394 camera families to its product portfolio. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (15 December 2005)
Supply chain quality management system
Taking the complex process of manufacture of electrical and electronic goods and products into consideration it becomes necessary to have an effective Quality Management System in place. Brochure Available
News from SGS (15 December 2005)
HSE publishes guide to safe operation of vehicles
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published extensively revised and updated guidance covering the correct and safe use of vehicles at work.
News from Health and Safety Executive (15 December 2005)
Heat treatment and metallurgy in training courses
NAMTEC is holding a number of short technical one and two day training courses scheduled for early 2006.
News from NAMTEC National Metals Technology Centre (15 December 2005)
NFS data transfer server for CNC machines trialled
Offered on a free 30-day trial is an NFS server for file and data transfer from a PC to CNC machine tools and runs on operating systems Windows 9x, NT, 2000, XP und Windows Server 2003.
News from EVO Informationssysteme (14 December 2005)
Compact zoom lenses offer high resolution
Specialist high performance, non-motorised or motorised, zoom lenses are characterised by their compactness, high resolution and focus tracking throughout the zoom range. Brochure Available
News from Resolve Optics (14 December 2005)
Online services boosted to plastics manufacturers
A leading polymer research and test-house, has added its skills and resources to the multi-national project team developing a Virtual Centre for Plastics across Europe.
News from Smithers Rapra (14 December 2005)
Pierce fastener producer appoints sales engineer
Profil UK has strengthened its sales and service team with the appointment of Duncan Edwards as the company's new technical sales and support engineer for Wales and the West of England. Brochure Available
News from Profil UK (14 December 2005)
Manufacturing managers frustrated by barriers
Top concerns revealed in 'Motivation Matters' survey - what manufacturing managers really want from their work is recognition and better prospects for promotion and more career guidance.
News from Chartered Management Institute (14 December 2005)
Robots replace manpower to buff, polish guitars
User Application Article World famous New York guitar maker has opted for sanding and buffing robots to solve problems associated with employee turnover, lost man hours and long training cycles.
News from Surtech Surface Technology Products (14 December 2005)
Wet abrasive band grinding applied to car trim
User Application Article German robot cell manufacturer has developed a wet abrasive belt grinding (or 'linishing') process for car trim components, which considerably reduces material costs and improves quality
News from Surtech Surface Technology Products (14 December 2005)
Re-assess manual polishing mops
With fewer operators willing to undertake traditional repetitive polishing, to avoid the work going to cheaper labour areas, a supplier suggests a bigger mops for easier working, better results.
News from Surtech Surface Technology Products (14 December 2005)
Oxide film brushed away quicker, automatically
User Application Article Subcontractor who has to supply 30% of his laser-cut sheets with the oxide film removed and all edges deburred experienced a 70% time saving after installing an automatic brushing machine.
News from Surtech Surface Technology Products (14 December 2005)
System grinds, deburrs and polishes materials
Claimed to be the most versatile, the most flexible and the most complete available, a mechanical finishing system grinds, deburrs and polishes metals, plastics and composites.
News from Surtech Surface Technology Products (14 December 2005)
Robots abrasively finish, polish femoral knees
User Application Article Robotic systems for abrasive belt grinding, buffing and polishing of cast components have also been successfully applied to femoral knee implants as well as turbine blades.
News from Surtech Surface Technology Products (14 December 2005)
Helical reduction gearboxes are maintenance free
Shaft mounted helical reduction gearboxes with flanges for direct mounting of IEC and NEMA motors are completely maintenance free and have ATEX certification for explosive atmospheres.
News from Renold Gears (14 December 2005)
Galvanising company appoints general manager
The new general manager and director-designate of the Wedge Group's company in Scotland - Scottish Galvanizers of Maclellan Street, Glasgow - is former works manager Robin Fry.
News from Wedge Group Galvanizing (14 December 2005)
Laser weld and mark jewellery and giftware
Addressing the jewellery and giftware industries, laser systems manufacturer will demonstrate laser marking and welding - both processes offering significant quality improvements. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (14 December 2005)
High speed capsule fillers change over quickly
Fully automatic high speed capsule filling machines are suitable for most types of hard shell capsule and are designed for rapid changeovers between capsule size changes.
News from Hanningfield Process Systems (14 December 2005)
Unicut acquires A J Clarke (Automatic Machinists)
Unicut Precision is continuing its UK expansionist trail with the purchase of precision small parts turning contractor A J Clarke (Automatic Machinists) of Bourne End in Buckinghamshire.
News from Unicut Precision (14 December 2005)
Automatic handling retains CNC machining contracts
Technical Background Article Only by making significant improvement in machine tool efficiency through automatic loading can real reductions in costs be made allowing companies to compete with low wage businesses.
News from REM Systems (14 December 2005)
Scheduling system boosts CNC machining advantage
User Application Article Subcontract machinist increased its sales turnover by some 30% helped in part by the installation of new high specification machine tools, which are now backed by production scheduling system.
News from Seiki Systems (14 December 2005)
HMC machines ferrous, non-ferrous parts
HMC combines the power of a high torque spindle drive for machining high grade steels and cast iron with the capability for faster acceleration and rapid traverse rates for cutting aluminium.
News from 600 Centre (14 December 2005)
Manufacturing software customisation grows sales
Easy customisation of manufacturing software has taken off in America leading to a second year growth to sales in that country of over GBP 100,000 for the UK business based in Brighton.
News from Seiki Systems (14 December 2005)
Power Features added to mould design software
In the latest release of its PS-Moldmaker software for the 3D design of injection moulds for plastic components, Delcam has introduced a new type of parametric component incorporating Power Features. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (14 December 2005)
Lubricant supplier celebrates long association
User Application Article Following the success of a third regular review of its Coolant and Chemical Wash Management Contract with Albion Automotive, Castrol is celebrating being on site for ten years.
News from Castrol UK (14 December 2005)
Turret punch press is priced at 'entry-level'
A 230kN turret punch press is priced to appeal to the entry-level user is compact and easy to install, and has a working area of 1250mm x 2500mm without sheet repositioning. Brochure Available
News from Press and Shear Machinery (14 December 2005)
Cost of FSA compliance reduced.
Compliance, Relationship and Document Management system specifically for Independent Financial Advisors. Cost of compliance with new FSA regulations can now be reduced.
News from Lyquidity Solutions (14 December 2005)
Addenbrooke's Hospital picks SumTotal
User Application Article SumTotal Systems has announced that Addenbrooke's Hospital, a prestigious three-star NHS Foundation Trust based in Cambridge, has launched SumTotal's LMS.
News from SumTotal Systems (14 December 2005)
Omega Design Cuts Engineering Design Time
User Application Article Packaging system innovator saves time, increases quality with rulestream
News from RuleStream Corp (14 December 2005)
64-bit simulation software
ESI Group releases 64-bit version of open VTOS visual environment and PAM-crash simulation software on microsoft cluster server
News from ESI Group (14 December 2005)
Similarity sponsors Master's degree program
Similarity Systems Announces its Sponsorship of first Data Quality/ Information Quality Master's program
News from Similarity Systems (14 December 2005)
Hgh performance DC dynamic electronics loads
Caltest Instruments has announced the availability of a new range of high performance DC dynamic electronics loads manufactured by German based H and H.
News from Caltest Instruments (14 December 2005)
Roll handling system tackles heavy reels with ease
Lifting and handling specialist Torros is launching the EX500, a heavy-duty roll handling system capable of holding reels weighing up to 500kg and cores of 76mm or 152mm.
News from Torros (14 December 2005)
Workshop to cover CAD/CAM development
Delcam is to host a free workshop on the latest developments in CADCAM systems for the design and manufacture of composites during the opening day of the UK's Autosport Engineering Exhibition. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (13 December 2005)
Label applicator offers faster changeovers
Print and apply multi panel label applicator features a stepper motor driven vacuum belt that stages the labels prior to application to maximise production flexibility and speed changeover
News from NJM/CLI (13 December 2005)
Trade compliance management services boom
Trade compliance management services market set to boom in Europe with US companies expanding into the region, creating awareness and demand for the services, says report.
News from Frost and Sullivan (13 December 2005)
Dust control advice and equipment offered
Quick scanning of technical problems, direct solutions and fast quotations make a manufacturer of dust control equipment a valuable partner for engineering and maintenance departments
News from Fiktech (13 December 2005)
Power press lines offer 10% shorter cycle times
User Application Article Three complete power press production lines provide higher availability, shorter cycle times and ease of service to produce thermal and acoustical protective heat shields for automotive engines.
News from AP and T AB, Automation, Press and Tooling (13 December 2005)
CEO brings wide RP and tooling experience
3T are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Ian Halliday as their CEO, who has extensive experience in the rapid prototyping and tooling field, including the set-up RP and T facilities.
News from 3T RPD (13 December 2005)
Welding pavilion to replace cancelled WELDEX show
The MACH 2006 machine tool exhibition will include a Welding/Joining/Cutting and Fabrication Pavilion following the cancellation of the Weldex show, due to run alongside MACH.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (13 December 2005)
Conference covers blowing agents, foaming process
A conference on 'Blowing Agents and Foaming Processes 2006' includes papers covering how foamed materials are being enhanced to replace dense solid polymers, reducing weight and costs.
News from Smithers Rapra (13 December 2005)
Braiding of cables avoids 'corkscrewing' problems
'Corkscrews' are finally a thing of the past, thanks to the way a company braids its 4-core and 8-core cables, so virtually no internal tension occurs within the stranded structure. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK (13 December 2005)
Polymer bearings introduced for tobacco firms
Two polymer materials for plain bearings and energy chain cable carriers - offering high wear resistance and low moisture consumption - suit the unique needs of the tobacco industry. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK (13 December 2005)
USB devices interface with LabVIEW
USB device for use with inter-integrated circuit and serial peripheral interface communication devices interface with LabVIEW to easily create programs to test, validate and program devices Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (13 December 2005)
Stylish eyewear frames offer day-long comfort
Safety eyewear frame has been developed to be lightweight, with a fashionable wrap around sports style frame offering a flexible fit which is adaptable to suit any facial profile.
News from Infield Safety UK (13 December 2005)
Weld cladding company wins biggest order yet
Arc Energy Resources is celebrating winning its largest single order - a GBP 300,000 contract to supply specially clad components to an international manufacturer of sub-sea equipment.
News from Arc Energy Resources (13 December 2005)
Foundation package allows entry to modular CVB
Version 9.0 is the extended basic system - 'Foundation Package' - which makes it easier to enter the modular world of CVB, and enables the user to solve a whole range of applications. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (13 December 2005)
Low profile rodless cylinders save 30% on weight
Latest rodless cylinders use low profile designs to save space to achieve height, length and weight savings of 30% or more when compared to conventional rodless cylinder designs.
News from SMC Corporation of America (13 December 2005)
Materials testers have control/analysis software
Low force single column materials testing instruments are each equipped with ontrol and analysis software,with powerful security and audit trails to help companies meet FDA 21 CFR Part 11 regulations.
News from Lloyd Instruments (13 December 2005)
Phoenix Contact expands UK representation
Phoenix Contact has recently extended their network of authorised distributors with the appointment of Premier Electrical Wholesalers to enhance their service in the UK's West Midlands area. Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact (13 December 2005)
DC dynamic electronics loads have high performance
High performance DC dynamic electronics loads are designed primarily for dynamic and automated testing for all types of DC power supplies, batteries, fuel cells, alternators and DC generators
News from Caltest Instruments (13 December 2005)
Brochure details inspection services and locations
Brochure detailis global capabilities in consumer product testing, inspections and auditing services, providing a worldwide map is also available detailing BVCPS's sites.
News from Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (13 December 2005)
Tooling manufacturer appoints works manager
Specialist precision tooling manufacturer and aerospace component supplier has appointed Steve Bounds to the position of works manager at its Handsworth plant as part of major expansion plans.
News from Burcas (13 December 2005)
Turning centre support operations enhanced
Bringing several years' experience of running European-wide service support for Eastern companies, Jim Howell has been recruited by Colchester Lathe to head up its customer support operations.
News from Colchester-Harrison (13 December 2005)
CR-Rom explains pulsed-MIG welding
A free 'Pulsed MIG Welding' CD-Rom explains the features and benefits of this versatile welding process, also sometimes referred to as pulsed MIG/MAG welding or pulsed arc MIG welding. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (13 December 2005)
Subcontractor adds on third CNC lathe in 1 year
Burgeoning orders for close tolerance aerospace industry components have led a precision turning specialist to purchase its third Miyano BNJ 42 S CNC fixed head lathe in the past 12 months.
News from APT Leicester (Automatic Precision Turning) (13 December 2005)
Comtech and Invisible Systems collaborate
Comtech Holdings and Invisible Systems have announced a cooperation agreement that supports wireless monitoring of food via the Internet within retail, factories and transportation.
News from Comtech M2M (13 December 2005)
Siemens wins Global Technology Award
This year's Global Technology Award, which is sponsored by Global SMT and Packaging Magazine for the surface mount and packaging industry, went to the Siemens Electronics Assembly Systems Division.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (13 December 2005)
12-change lock system minimises losses risk
A 12-change lock system for use in the manufacturing industry, offers superb 'pick resistance' and minimises the risk of loss through unauthorised duplicate keys being used to open locks.
News from Camlock Systems (13 December 2005)
Power supplies are 25% cheaper than linear types
Power supply series use modern switch-mode technology to produce high-power, low-noise switching supplies that cost around 25% less than linear supplies with the same power.
News from Metrix Electronics (13 December 2005)
Electronic DC load is fully programmable
Competitively priced programmable electronic DC load, which can operate in constant voltage, current, power or resistance modes, are fully programmable, via their RS 232 or optional USB interface.
News from Metrix Electronics (13 December 2005)
Flexible welding enclosures range extended
A range of flexible welding enclosures, which were developed originally to provide a low cost alternative to traditional metal vessels, has been extended up to 2m long by 1m x 1m in section..
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (13 December 2005)
Handheld and bench test instruments detailed
A significantly enlarged range of handheld and bench style test instruments is now available to cover industrial, laboratory, service and training applications and are detailed in a new catalogue.
News from Metrix Electronics (13 December 2005)
Catalogue describes precision dispensing, metering
A 36 page catalogue covers precision dispensers and metering pumps and features enhanced pump head information and a new intuitive product page layout simplifying pump selection.
News from Fluid Metering (13 December 2005)
World's fastest bandsawing machine introduced
Described as the 'world's fastest bandsaw' - it chieves accurate, quality finish at record speed for ali and non-ferrous materials - such as a 160mm diameter aluminium billet, cut in only 13 seconds.
News from Kaltenbach (13 December 2005)
Colour sensors check production anomolies
Powerful colour vision sensors keep an eye out for production line anomalies and offer manufacturing engineers a powerful tool in their constant battle to enhance quality and lower reject rates.
News from SICK (UK) (13 December 2005)
Wide range of specialised cutting tools produced
A wide range specialised cutters are produced in particle metallurgy high speed steels in a wide variety of diameters and lengths according to the application and machine.
News from Burcas (13 December 2005)
Cords interconnect high power devices
Ideal for power transmission, hoists, and power controls, medium duty (SJOW) stock cords have a highly mobile and extremely durable neoprene jacket providing extended motion.
News from Whitney Blake (13 December 2005)
Software covers variety of data reading uses
Machine vision software is ideally suited for comprehensive vision application development, as well as implementation environments that include other vision tools and associated functions.
News from Value Engineering Alliance (13 December 2005)
Microcontrollers have many on-board peripherals
Low pin count microcontrollers is set to redefine the low-end microcontroller market with the number and variety of its onboard peripherals, whilst maintaining low power consumption and low cost.
News from Farnell (13 December 2005)
Harmonic drives improve machine tool precision
User Application Article Innovative gear systems have replaced traditional gearbox and motor assemblies and have enabled a machine tool builder to reduce the size and weight of tool heads and minimise backlash.
News from Harmonic Drive UK (13 December 2005)
Tri-oxide tungsten electrodes up TIG weld quality
For a limited time, Diamond Ground Products are offering free samples of Tri-Mix Tungsten, a scientifically balanced blend of three oxides in one multi-purpose tungsten to increase TIG weld quality.
News from Diamond Ground Products (13 December 2005)
Wire thread insert plant expands to new site
WTI Fasteners - manufacturer of wire thread inserts - is to move to a factory site three times larger than their existing facility to continue offering a wide selection of sizes and thread forms..
News from WTI Fasteners (13 December 2005)
Cable glands approved for hazardous areas
Brass metric cable glands have been approved for use in both Zone 1 and 2 hazardous areas and also in Zone 21 and 22 areas, which are subject to dust explosion risks.
News from Stahl (13 December 2005)
Fastener Fair Coventry stand bookings grow
Fastener Fair Coventry, the only fastener and fixing showcase exclusively dedicated to the markets of the UK and Eire, has already attracted over 100 exhibitors, says the organiser.
News from Fastener Fair (13 December 2005)
Drill units produce precision small holes
Drill units, automated drilling assemblies and drilling systems have enjoyed widespread success in small hole precision production drilling in metals, woods, plastics, and other drilling mediums.
News from Blackalloy Co. Of America (13 December 2005)
Moving gantry CNC router machines foams
CNC Router is designed specifically for foam packaging and foam cutting applications and the machine design includes a moving gantry, which saves valuable shop space.
News from Techno (13 December 2005)
Tabletop CNC router has many optional extras
Tabletop CNC router equipped with closed-loop servo motor drives can be equipped with a variety of spindles and accessories, including automatic tool changer and a laser scanner.
News from Techno (13 December 2005)
Sheet metal CAD/CAM supports turnover increaase
User Application Article The installation of advanced sheet metal CAD/CAM system has not only safeguarded existing jobs, but also opened the way for the user to support an increase in annual turnover of around 50%. Brochure Available
News from Radan Computational (13 December 2005)
Compressor still working after 56 years
User Application Article Boge recently heard of a piston compressor, sold in 1949, is still being used and a complimentary service visit from the company concluded that 56 years on, the compressor is still going strong. Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (13 December 2005)
Management system halves tooling costs
User Application Article A manufacturer of fittings and valves for the plumbing and HVAC industries, has more than halved its monthly tooling costs as a result of installing a tool management system.
News from Burcas (13 December 2005)
Food packaging industry lubricant is registered
A synthetic, NSF 3H registered lubricant developed specifically for the packaging industry, brings higher performance direct food contact registered lubrication to the sector.
News from Shell Lubricants (13 December 2005)
X-Y table helps reduce cycle times by 20%
User Application Article An automated manufacturing installation for a leading scaffolding systems and work platform manufacturer achieves cycle times up to 20% faster than the customer's previous manufacturing methods.
News from Gudel UK (13 December 2005)
Thread mills, die sinkers, hollow mills, cutters
Burcas manufactures a wide range specialised cutting products including thread mills, die sinkers, hollow mills, rotor blade cutters, step drills, step reamers and spline cutters.
News from Burcas (13 December 2005)
Press feed line for coil processing equipment
Shear-Form Machine Tools has received an order from Tadley Engineering in Tadley, Hampshire for a Dimeco Press Feed Line to retrofit to a new Amada TP150 power press.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools (13 December 2005)
Power protection system provides rapid ROI
User Application Article Combe Products installs power protection system at Dial-a-Phone and eliminates down-time from power cuts
News from Combe Products (13 December 2005)
Utility link reduces costs by 50%
User Application Article Document and Output Management will help improve customer service and productivity.
News from Content Group (13 December 2005)
10 tips to reduce your corporate carbon footprint
Technical Background Article Webex offer 10 tips for assessing environmental impact and improving corporate carbon footprint
News from WebEx (13 December 2005)
Secap to Distribute DS4350 Printing Systems
Kodak announced a reseller agreement with Secap, a Philadelphia-based supplier of state-of-the-art mail stream management solutions.
News from Kodak Versamark (13 December 2005)
E-Commerce Healthcheck Service
Zendor Introduces E-Commerce Healthcheck Service to Improve Online Revenues for Retailers
News from Zendor (13 December 2005)
Compos shakes up floor design
Oasys is pleased to announce the release of Compos 8.0 which now allows you to 'excite' a floor for vibration checks and also 'dampen' the excitement using the Resotec damping system
News from Oasys (13 December 2005)
CADrebar / CADtools
The next few weeks will see the release of the BS 8666:2005 updates for CADtools and CADrebar.
News from Oasys (13 December 2005)
Halcrow invest in Mail Manager
User Application Article Halcrow Group have selected Mail Manager from Oasys to make the application of Quality Assurance (QA) to email easier and more consistent across their business worldwide.
News from Oasys (13 December 2005)
Columbus reaches the Big 40
Columbus now has over 40,000 registered companies in over 180 countries using its unique information management tools.
News from Oasys (13 December 2005)
The Black Horse runs to Columbus
User Application Article With over 2000 branches and other properties to look after, Lloyds TSB Group Property Management Department has quite a job on their hands.
News from Oasys (13 December 2005)
Similarity Systems in Sunopsis in partnership deal
Integration Specialist Sunopsis to Augment its Integration Technologies with Name and Address Cleansing and Matching Technology from Data Quality Specialist Similarity Systems
News from Similarity Systems (13 December 2005)
Wireless solutions for gas metering in China
User Application Article HowDeep Tech has selected France-based Coronis Systems to provide its wireless solutions for gas metering.
News from Coronis Systems (13 December 2005)
Turbine blade measurement on Mitutoyo platform
Technical Background Article XR Aero Components and Nextec Technologies 2001, are proud to announce the successful installation of Nextec's innovative WIZblade solution on Rolls Royce China production floor.
News from Nextec Technologies (13 December 2005)
Infrared interferometer for optical components
Precision-Optical Engineering's Interfire II 3-5 infrared interferometer will be shown by The Cooke Corporation on Booth 6036, South Hall at the Photonics West Show.
News from Precision-Optical Engineering (13 December 2005)
Scalable, compliant chromatography data system
Thermo Electron the leader in laboratory informatics for multi-lab environments has developed a new datasheet on the Atlas CDS, available free in pdf or printed format. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Informatics) (13 December 2005)
Air filters for specialist inspection applications
High quality air filter manufacturer, Vokes-Air, is seeing in the new year by changing the name of its top-of-the-range air filters for specialist applications from Luwa CR to Hepatex CR.
News from Vokes Air (13 December 2005)
World 'All Products' steel price drops
The world 'All Products' price fell back more than anticipated due to significant reductions in Asian values due to oversupply, while EU values fell as a result of poor demand for long products.
News from MEPS (International) (12 December 2005)
Flexible leak tester has touch-screen interface
The latest version of a device for finding micro leaks in individual flexible and rigid, food and pharmaceutical packaging, is now available with a touch screen interface and a higher memory capacity.
News from Witt Gas Techniques (12 December 2005)
Catalogue has materials testing grips, fixtures
A full line of grips and fixtures for materials and product testing is included in a catalogue, which has compression platens, bend fixtures, manual vice and wedge grips and special grips, fixtures. .
News from Admet (12 December 2005)
Electronics dealer opens UK design engineering lab
International distributor of electronic and industrial components has opened its electronic design engineering laboratory, which will be a UK centre for industry excellence and exploration.
News from Farnell (12 December 2005)
Powerful software tracks production and data
Powerful production tracking and data acquisition software that helps track production resources includes improved robot program back-up and automatic production data acquisition and reporting. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (12 December 2005)
Large injection moulder access offered to UK users
Hands-on access for UK moulders is given to a to 27MN (2,700 tonf) molding machine with a RS155/145 injection unit for moulding large components such as automotive bumpers and consoles.
News from Husky Injection Molding Systems UK (12 December 2005)
Implementing a market-driven operations strategy
Course explains how to develop and implement a clear market-driven operations strategy and shows its place within the business as a whole and how to align it with sales and design strategies.
News from Centre for Industrial Automation and Manufacturing (12 December 2005)
High quality remote LED display has six digits
Introducing a high quality, full six digit, CE marked, remote LED display , with a NEMA 4 bezel and gasket seal, it is mainly for use with Honeywell's PPT and HPB precision pressure transducers. Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (12 December 2005)
Proportional regulator is modular, easy to use
Compact electronic proportional regulator is a modular, extremely accurate and simple to use device for controlling a set output pressure for compressed air or inert gasses. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Pneumatic Division (12 December 2005)
Monitoring torque in an industrial environment
The torque output of an individual tool can be checked on a joint simulator with a static transducer following maintenance in the tool crib and rechecked on production line with a rotary transducer.
News from Industrial Measurements (12 December 2005)
Traceability products comply with RoHS legislation
Brady has been aggressively certifying its products for compliance with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) legislation that will take effect on July 1, 2006.
News from Brady (12 December 2005)
Open Operations and Maintenance demonstrated
Major automation and IT companies are participating in an important demonstration of the 'Open Operations and Maintenance' initiative at the International Maintenance Conference.
News from Invensys Process Systems (12 December 2005)
Automatic wire bonders to be developed
Owens Design has partnered with Questar Products International to develop a product line of automatic wire bonders built on Kulicke and Soffa's former Hybrid bonder platforms.
News from Owens Design (12 December 2005)
Compounds conduct, and dissipate static
A custom compounder of specialty electrically conductive thermoplastics compounds, has introduced a full line of conductive and static dissipative compounds based on copolymer polyacetal .
News from Premix Thermoplastics (12 December 2005)
Vibration analayser uses piezo accelerometers
A vibration spectrum analyser is believed to be the first to use standard off-the-shelf ICP-type piezoelectric accelerometers for machine diagnostics and predictive maintenance.
News from Datastick Systems (12 December 2005)
Ultra-high vacuum encoders to be demonstrated
Latest position feedback encoders on show at the Medical Design and Manufacturing West show and conference include demonstrations of high-performance ultra-high-vacuum types. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (12 December 2005)
Autosport suppliers maximise machine tool usage
Autosport Engineering will include products that will enable motorsport companies and their suppliers to get the most from their machine tools, maximising machine output and minimising quality costs. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (12 December 2005)
Carbon steels in Asia - oversupply prevails
Latest forecasts from MEPS In the flat products section, we see no prospects of a short term solution to the oversupply situation which engulfs the markets in the Asian region.
News from MEPS (International) (12 December 2005)
Digital encoders raise fuel pump test reliability
User Application Article Automotive systems supplier is now relying on digital encoder technology to help it produce accurate and reliable fuel pump test equipment for several automotive customers around the world.
News from Newall Measurement Systems (12 December 2005)
Inductive linear encloder replaces glass types
User Application Article Latest inductive linear encoder, which has no internal moving parts, solved the problems of space limitations on CNC turning machines and contamination associated with glass linear encoders.
News from Newall Measurement Systems (12 December 2005)
BMW Mini tailgate stamping contract awarded
One of Europe's leading suppliers of body-in-white panels and pressings to the automotive industry, Stadco, has announced that it has been awarded the contract to supply the tailgate for Mini.
News from Stadco (12 December 2005)
Four-axis VMC helped win orders
User Application Article Four-axis VMC helped supplier win a contract to produce prototype engine manifolds for Ferrari sports cars and led a UK supplier's eight skilled people into batch production. Brochure Available
News from Dugard (12 December 2005)
How to cut electric motor maintenance budgets
Technical Background Article US research has found that bearing systems failures in electric motors cost electric utility industry $150 million - Steve Wilkinson outlines how costs can be cut from motor maintenance budgets. Brochure Available
News from NSK UK (12 December 2005)
Control cable developed for narrow bending radii
Selecting a suitable cable is a highly-sensitive issue for users of extremely small energy chain systems, which is why a range of cables has been developed using a new conductor material. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK (12 December 2005)
Energy chains run quieter and smoother
Low noise, smooth running range of cable carriers, designed for applications requiring an extremely precise operation, meet the latest international guidelines for charge process and discharge. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK (12 December 2005)
Dynamic nesting for CNC profiler saves material
User Application Article Static nests in the programming of four laser sheet metal profiling machines did not maximise the material usage, but the introduction of dynamic nesting software has led to useful savings.
News from Lantek Sheet Metal Solutions (12 December 2005)
Laser machining done to micron scale resolution
Ultrafast laser micromachining system is the first of its kind in the UK and provides ultimate flexibility in laser processing as it can machine virtually any material with micron scale resolution.
News from Oxford Lasers (12 December 2005)
Order placed for press feed line retrofit
Shear-Form Machine Tools has received an order from Tadley Engineering for a Dimeco press feed line to retrofit to a new Amada TP150 power press.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools (12 December 2005)
HMC machines large parts with high accuracy
Ideal for machining large components on multiple faces, a horizontal machining centre can guarantees a positional and repeatability accuracy of +/-0.002 and +/-0.001mm respectively. Brochure Available
News from Leader CNC (12 December 2005)
Over 400 ovens, furnaces catalogued
Over 400 standard ovens and furnaces, with temperatures to 2700 deg F - and customised heat processing systems for laboratory or production usage - are described in an updated catalogue.
News from Grieve (12 December 2005)
Colortrac establishes China site
Colortrac establish new scanner manufacturing company in China
News from Colortrac (12 December 2005)
Automation of accounts payable for Sea containers
User Application Article Robustness and flexibility win Sea Container deal for Documation
News from Documation (12 December 2005)
Three-in-One Data-Access Solution
GigaVUE-MP aggregates, multiplexes, and filters, providing data access for any out-of-band sniffer, transaction monitor, IDS, recorder or other tool while logically mapping packets to individual tools
News from Gigamon (12 December 2005)
Stop Christmas coming early for fraudsters
Technical Background Article UK retailers will see their losses rise as they take on more full and part time staff for Christmas, says loss prevention solution provider, IntelliQ.
News from IntelliQ (12 December 2005)
Kewill preferred network provider
User Application Article Nisa-Today's, the UK's leading buying and distribution organisation for independent retailers and wholesalers, selects Kewill to provide Trading Partner Connectivity Excellence
News from Kewill Solutions Europe (12 December 2005)
Vehicle Fleet-Management Software
Magellan Ingenierie launches new version of Toursolver, the vehicle fleet route-planning software that saves up to 40% of total logistics costs
News from Magellan Ingenierie (12 December 2005)
Bentley Acquires RAM International
Bentley Systems has announced that it has acquired RAM International, a leading provider of structural engineering software for building structures
News from Bentley Systems (12 December 2005)
VariCAD 2005 2.00 Available
VariCAD announces the release of a new VariCAD 2005 2.00.
News from Varicad (12 December 2005)
Thales Standardises on UGS for PLM Project
User Application Article Thales Group extends UGS agreement to globally implement Teamcenter, UGS' digital lifecycle management solution
News from Siemens PLM Software (12 December 2005)
Power quality analyzer offers class-A accuracy
LEM Instruments, an Austria-based manufacturer of professional test tools for electrical equipment and installations, has enhanced its high-end Topas Power Quality Analyzer.
News from LEM UK (12 December 2005)
Web site for petrochem cultures and bioproducts
LGC Promochem, the exclusive distributor for ATCC products in Europe, has launched an improved interactive website, designed to assist customers searching for authentic ATCC cultures and bioproducts.
News from LGC (12 December 2005)
Linear encoders keep pallet pooling trend on track
User Application Article Customers rely on Chep to manage their equipment pool, including the repair of damaged units, which is why the role of Newall's SHG linear encoders is so critical.
News from Newall Measurement Systems (12 December 2005)
Counter-timer-analyser with graphical display
The Fluke PM 6690 timer-counter-analyser, now available from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments), is a versatile and accurate tool for measuring time, frequency or phase.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (12 December 2005)
Mott complete line of GasShield Gasket Filters
Mott has just added a complete line of 316L stainless steel Gasket Filters to their High Purity GasShield product line.
News from Mott (12 December 2005)
Precision Feeding System For Inserts And Onserts
Advanced Dynamics is offering a feeding system for those attaching information inserts or give-aways in to cartons and boxes.
News from Advanced Dynamics (12 December 2005)
Rotating Packaging Displays Every Product Angle
AVC has introduced its Rotating Interactive Packaging.
News from AVC (12 December 2005)
Re-Usable Packaging Is Also Permanent Storage
User Application Article In the world of retail packaging, the quest for profits often runs counter to what best benefits the environment.
News from AVC (12 December 2005)
Polyolefins Meet Pharma's Range Of Demands
Borealis has developed the Bormed family of healthcare polyolefins to satisfy the demand from the pharmaceutical industry for consistency of quality and appropriateness for healthcare applications.
News from Borealis (12 December 2005)
Distripak USA Exhibition Receives Boost
The Sanitary Supply Association has endorsed Distripak USA, the packaging materials and systems marketplace, which will take place in Chicago (USA) from October 4-7, 2006.
News from DistriPakUSA (12 December 2005)
Closures Company Makes Premium Quality Investment
Globalcap, part of the Guala Closures Group, has introduced two new Delsa rolling machines at its West Bromwich closures plant.
News from Guala Closures UK Ltd (12 December 2005)
Quality Packs Fuel Frozen Gourmet Meals Growth
User Application Article Proven reliability, ease of operation and quality pack presentation ensure that a manufacturer of chilled and frozen gourmet ready meals has maintained its relationship with Packaging Automation (PA).
News from Packaging Automation (12 December 2005)
Validated Label Printing For Medical Packs
User Application Article Specials Clinical Manufacturing required a validated label printing system to meet Medicines Heathcare Regional Authority and Food and Drug Agency requirements.
News from Prisym ID (12 December 2005)
Healthcare Detergent Wipes In Customised Pail
User Application Article The versatility of RPC Containers Oakham's (UK) pail range has been confirmed by the selection of a three-litre container to hold detergent wipes used throughout the National Health Service (NHS).
News from RPC Containers (12 December 2005)
Steel Drums Robust And Clean For Speciality Oils
User Application Article SIP a supplier of specialist oils and lubricants, has chosen Sulo Packaging to supply steel drums for the transportation of its products.
News from Sulo MGB (12 December 2005)
Palletless Bulk Bag Creates Cost Savings
An innovation is set to revolutionise transportation and storage logistics for businesses internationally, according to Tellap.
News from Tellap Inc (12 December 2005)
Hiring is a cost-effective way to comply with WAHR
As the materials handling industry increases its dependency on hired equipment, warehouse order-picking steps from Zarges (UK) have now become widely available from many equipment hire companies.
News from Zarges (UK) (12 December 2005)
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