News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 18 December
to Saturday 24 December 2005
Cutting and grinding fluid is aero-approved
Within weeks of its release, a cutting and grinding fluid that does not use chlorinated or sulphurised extreme pressure additives, received full approval by a UK-based aero engine manufacturer.
News from Master Chemical Europe (23 December 2005)
Mould electrodes machined in multiples
User Application Article Multi-part machining software module provides a 20% improvement productivity gain when using a pallet systems to machine six electrodes together on one pallet for complex injection moulding tools.
News from Sescoi International (23 December 2005)
Industrial Ethernet moves into motion control
Technical Background Article Having solved its problems of determinism and network latency, Peter Stott believes that Ethernet is the way forward for motion control and is probably the fastest emerging technology today.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (23 December 2005)
UK toolmaker joins ARRK to raise capability
ARRK PDG has formally announced the purchase of Jordans (Toolmakers) , a leading toolmaking business to the automotive industry based in Havant near Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK.
News from Arrk PDG (23 December 2005)
MIG/MAG welders are for less complex jobs
Latest MIG/MAG step-regulated power sources are described as the ideal welding machines for less complex, light and medium duty welding jobs that still require high quality. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (23 December 2005)
Brochure details latest MMA welding machines
Eight page brochure features technical details and ordering information about manual metal arc welding machines for a variety of professional and industrial applications. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (23 December 2005)
Infrared measures furnace temperature accurately
Latest infrared camera has not only been designed specifically for high temperature industrial furnace applications, it also significantly outperforms its competitors in terms of measurement accuracy. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (23 December 2005)
Overhead travelling cranes are remotely controlled
To safely and efficiently handle a throughput of 240,000 tonnes of float glass at a new Russian facility, Pilkington has invested over EUR 1m in advanced, overhead travelling cranes.
News from Street Crane (23 December 2005)
Enclosures have soft starters for hazard areas
A range of Ex flameproof enclosures incorporating star delta replacement soft starter are rated EExd II 2 GD for use in areas made potentially hazardous by the presence of flammable media.
News from Fairford Electronics (23 December 2005)
Chain length tolerance becomes more important
Technical Background Article Maintaining an accurate overall length tolerance in attachment chain is essential for conveying and index drive equipment used in such applications as inserting components, product assembly lines. Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK (23 December 2005)
35 ESPIRIT licences delivered for educational use
AM industry leader DP Technology's reseller, E Technology, delivered 35 new licenses of ESPRIT to the Academy of Dijon, one of the 29 educational regions of France, via its sub-reseller Progistik.
News from DP Technology (23 December 2005)
Epic Data Finalizes $3.2 Million CDN Contract
User Application Article Epic Data Finalizes $3.2 Million CDN Contract to Provide Wireless Parking Enforcement for Toronto.
News from Epic Data International (23 December 2005)
Synchronising Outlook on 2 or more machines
Updating Outlook folder information across teams and groups is a powerful, productivity enhancing improvement
News from Somebytes Software Developer (23 December 2005)
TranscenData's first Turkish reseller
Figes has been selected as the first TranscenData Europe reseller to supply interoperability solutions to the Turkish market.
News from TranscenData Europe (23 December 2005)
New Release of Visiprise Manufacturing
Enhancements make it easier to find, track and share operational information across a global enterprise.
News from Visiprise (23 December 2005)
CenitDesktop takes the stress out of bogie design
User Application Article SCT Europe specialises in the design of high performance bogies and single axle suspension systems for the European rail freight market and uses COSMOSDesignSTAR for analysis Brochure Available
News from Desktop Engineering (23 December 2005)
UGS Delivers on PLM Vision for Mid-Market
Velocity Series release is the breakthrough mid-market solution for cPDM, delivering scalable data management with low total cost of ownership.
News from Siemens PLM Software (23 December 2005)
Technology reveals molecular relationships
Farfield's proprietary technology is said to be the first that is capable of revealing the complex relationship between structural change and function in biological molecules in real time.
News from Farfield Scientific (23 December 2005)
Infrared thermography with 640x480 pixels
The thermographic solution VarioCAM head can offer thermal images with 640x480 infrared pixels.
News from InfraTec (23 December 2005)
Refrigeration equipment monitoring is continuous
User Application Article A system for continuously monitoring the refrigeration equipment in their retail outlets is currently being trialled by McDonald's.
News from Next Control Systems (23 December 2005)
General-purpose programmable LCR meter
The petite yet powerful Model 3525, a general-purpose programmable LCR meter, is a solution for applications requiring highly accurate impedance parameter testing.
News from Tegam (23 December 2005)
Chromatography columns and consumables catalogue
Thermo Electron's 2006-2007 edition of the Chromatography Columns and Consumables Catalogue consolidates the full breadth of Thermo's chromatography consumables into a single collection.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Chromatography) (23 December 2005)
Method confirms perchlorate in drinking water
Waters has announced a complete LC/MS/MS solution to confirm perchlorate in drinking and irrigation water at levels below the US Environmental Protection Agency's (USEPA) official reference dose.
News from Waters (23 December 2005)
FLTA announces 2006 Safety awards shortlist
In announcing the finalists for the Fork Lift Truck Association Awards for Excellence 2006, the FLTA has paid tribute to the quality of every entrant reaching this stage of the competition.
News from Fork Lift Truck Association (23 December 2005)
Four free factsheets address noise at work
Four new Factsheets about noise at work have recently been published by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, all of which can be accessed via the Agency's website as free PDF files.
News from European Agency For Safety And Health At Work (23 December 2005)
Inspection software used in turbine blade repair
Reverse engineering with a dimensional inspection arm and powerful inspection software have reduced error and saved money in the examination and repair of steam turbine blades. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (22 December 2005)
Website simplifies bearings specification
Visitors to the Rodriguez website can now quickly access a wide range of helpful engineering tools to ensure the efficient selection of standard or custom bearings that optimise bearing life.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (22 December 2005)
Confusion prevails over lifecycle management
A survey by AIIM has shown that 23% of IT and information managers are not familiar with the term 'Information Lifecycle Management' and only 39% understand its importance.
News from AIIM Europe (22 December 2005)
Eastern competitive pricing affects gearboxes
The European gearboxes and geared motors market is facing intense competition from Asian and eastern European manufacturers that are luring end-users through competitive pricing strategies.
News from Frost and Sullivan (22 December 2005)
Multi-scanner calibrates sensor groups
Advanced Signal Multi-scanner at MTEC 2006 provides an automatic solution for the calibration of up to eight temperature sensors, or three stacked manage up to 24 sensors.
News from Ametek Calibration Instruments (22 December 2005)
SPC system collects data without using paper
User Application Article Leading manufacturer of ophthalmic devices and pharmaceuticals is using an automated SPC software package that enables paperless data collection and analysis.
News from InfinityQS International (22 December 2005)
Machining software to be demonstrated
Software provider will demonstrate its latest developments in five-axis machining and adaptive machining on the Society of British Aerospace Companies stand at the Aerospace Asia exhibition. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (22 December 2005)
Software has specific labelling tools
Software features specific labelling tools and features such as WYSIWYG user interface, data import, symbol import and pre-loaded label formats to make label creation easy and save money.
News from Panduit (22 December 2005)
Easy workholding set-up changes made in seconds
Zero-point workholding integrates with workholding devices such as vices, providing the fastest, most accurate and repeatable method for making setup changes on all types of HMCs and VMCs. Brochure Available
News from Kurt Manufacturing (22 December 2005)
Cold mill orders shape and gauge control
SAPA Heat Transfer (Shanghai) has ordered the design, supply, and commissioning of a new hydraulic gap control, automatic gauge control, roll eccentricity compensation, and shape control system.
News from Industrial Automation Services (22 December 2005)
Ethernet switch gains design award
Moxa is pleased to announce that EDS-726 Gigabit Ethernet switch has been awarded the 'iF Product Design Award 2006' for its user-friendly, modular design.
News from Moxa Technologies (22 December 2005)
High capacity pastillation system doubles output
A high capacity Rotoform uniform shape pastillation system is capable of delivering twice the output of the standard model and with enhanced service and safety features.
News from Sandvik Process Systems (22 December 2005)
Bi-parting linear actuators reduce changeover time
User Application Article Product changeover downtime have been cut significantly at a tyre plant following the installation of bi-parting electric linear actuators to adjust knives that cut a continuous rubber web. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (22 December 2005)
Quick caster die-change ups efficiency by 20%
A revolutionary form of quick die change for a range of horizontal casting machines enables casting dies to be changed without cooling the furnace and reduces typical die change time to about 1h.
News from Rautomead International (22 December 2005)
Affordable CMM also reports metrology results
Affordable, high accuracy co-ordinate measuring machine provides straightforward inspection solutions for customers requiring quick, accurate measurement of parts and reporting of the results.
News from LK (22 December 2005)
Fast prototype system produces fine details
Ultra-thin layer photopolymer jetting nables horizontal layers of just 16 micron, exceptionally fine details, and ultra-thin walls down to 0.6mm to be produced, depending on workpiece geometry.
News from HK Technologies (22 December 2005)
Linear gantry systems made to order
An extension of a heavy load slide systems programme enables a bespoke linear gantry system to be supplied as a kit of parts or made to order at the supplier's factory. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (22 December 2005)
ESI Group join long term material science projects
User Application Article ESI Group's casting simulation software contributes to european research projects on applied material science
News from ESI Group (22 December 2005)
Innovative Real-time Plant Floor Data Client
Sixnet is introducing the RemoteLog RTU and Datalogger, a solution for remote site management that will revolutionize the way you do business. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (22 December 2005)
Weigh checker helps ready leals comply
User Application Article 'QA VIZ Weighcheck' from Aja gives Cooke Enterprises complete peace of mind that all of their vast product range comply with their rigorous manufacturing standards.
News from Aja (22 December 2005)
Particle trajectory analysing software
Following closely on the heels of the version 2.0 release of Trajectory Evaluator Assistant, comes version 2.1 with even more improvements and new functionality.
News from Infolytica (22 December 2005)
Free 2D magnetostatic solver in low frequency
Infolytica is offering free downloads of its MagNet Trial Edition.
News from Infolytica (22 December 2005)
Technical, engineering, rail and IT recruitment
The Nesco Group - the IT division of specialist technical, engineering, rail and IT recruitment company the NES Group - has appointed Mark Tully to the Board of Directors.
News from NES Group (22 December 2005)
Aluminium trade show stages competition
The Aluminium 2006 trade fair is once again staging a competition - 'European Aluminium Awards' - presented every two years to identify the top innovations in the aluminium industry.
News from Reed Exhibitions Deutschland (Aluminium) (22 December 2005)
Bendi forklifts improve handling and storage
Two new Bendi forklifts from Translift Bendi allow bpi films to make best use of storage space and to maximise handling efficiency at the company's Sevenoaks, Kent site.
News from Translift Bendi (22 December 2005)
Conference to update on acoustics developments
The world of acoustics is changing fast and the Institute of Acoustics' 2006 Spring Conference will focus on the twin themes of research and employment in acoustics over many industry areas. Brochure Available
News from Institute of Acoustics (21 December 2005)
Injection mouldings sourced in China
British firm launches broking service for manufacturers to source injection mouldings from China - the service from five factories is offering tooling, moulding, assembly and packaging.
News from China First Plastics (21 December 2005)
PROFIsafe is now available For PROFINET
Profibus International (PI) has released PROFIsafe V2 mode for use on PROFIBUS DP and PROFINET IO and a uniform profile has been specified for safety uses with PROFIBUS and PROFINET.
News from Profibus Group (21 December 2005)
Injection moulders have electric drive systems
At the forthcoming Italian Plast'06 plastics exhibition at least one stand will focus on electric injection moulding machines, multi-component technology and a wide range of applications.
News from Arburg (21 December 2005)
Machine tools stagnate in Italian home market
UCIMU presented the provisional final balance data of 2005 that shows an increase in the production of machine tools, robots and automation (+4.7%) and positive results for export (+14.6%).
News from UCIMU (21 December 2005)
Unit controls single and multi-axis movements
An innovative stand-alone unit can be used for single and multi-axis motion control for industry standard drives, including digital servo and stepper drives, plus other devices like inverters. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation (21 December 2005)
Light curtain has muting function
Safety light curtain is claimed to have the world's first position detection muting function, which emporarily disables the light curtain when an item passes through its detection zone. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (21 December 2005)
Blast furnace upgrade to improve control
The Queen Victoria blast furnace control system at Corus' Scunthorpe steel works is to be upgraded enabling all data to be available to management staff, making furnace control easaier.
News from ABB Automation Technologies (21 December 2005)
Design service customises displays
Electronic design service, providing customised display systems, will support customers in developing new products that reduce costs, improve quality and reliability, whilst improving yields.
News from GDS - Global Display Solutions (21 December 2005)
Quarter turn lock mechanism keeps sealing
Quarter turn lock mechanism, for closure and locking of wall mounting enclosure doors, small cabinets or equipment boxes in dirty environments, avoids loss of sealing components. Brochure Available
News from EMKA UK (21 December 2005)
Software provides gauge user data, identification
Innovative gauge calibration and management software package provides immediate visual feedback on users' equipment, from identification number to a full history report - in just a couple of clicks.
News from IndySoft Europe (21 December 2005)
Latest virtual instrumentation tools released
Virtual instrumentation tools for Linux operating systems, including NI-DAQmx 8 driver software and new instrument drivers for modular instruments have been introduced. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (21 December 2005)
Largest UK built plate mill celebrated
Largest plate mill stand ever built in the UK, for Shagang, has a maximum rolling load of 10,000MN to produce plate between 1500mm and 4900mm wide, at speeds up to 7.3m/s.
News from DavyMarkham (21 December 2005)
Adding real-time technology to ERP systems
'Adding real-time technology to ERP systems' is described as a truly worthwhile seminar for existing and prospective users of ERP systems to maximise efficiency whilst minimising costs. .
News from Belgravium (21 December 2005)
Inspection device maker to expand UK production
Elcometer has signed a contract of intent with James West to undertake a 3,240m2 construction project in order to expand its production capacity in Manchester, England.
News from Elcometer Instruments (21 December 2005)
Y-axis feed gives CNC lathe more flexibility
Developed to produce very complex multiple mill/turn features on components up to 42mm diameter in a single 'one-hit' cycle, a seven-axis fixed-head CNC automatic now incorporates a Y-axis cross-feed. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (21 December 2005)
CNC lathes chosen for college facility
User Application Article Some GBP 3 million has already been allocated to a College's Technology Suite, for which the CNC lathe installations have been a focal point of a GBP 700,000 investment in new equipment.
News from Colchester-Harrison (21 December 2005)
Free Conference CD Highlights Multiphysics Applications
This past autumn, the COMSOL Group of companies organized an international series of Multiphysics Meetings where users of COMSOL Multiphysics and related products gathered to exchange experiences and refine their mathematical-modeling skills. Brochure Available
News from Comsol (21 December 2005)
GEO Forthcoming Releases.
Advance news on what is coming next in the geotechnical suite:.
News from Oasys (21 December 2005)
Hearing protection products on show in Las Vegas
The Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group will showcase its wide range of Howard Leight and Bilsom hearing protection products at the 2006 World of Concrete Exhibit, on 17-20 January 2006.
News from Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group (21 December 2005)
Kurt to sell chuck clamping in North America
Kurt Manufacturing has been appointed exclusive North American marketing agent for Leader Chuck clamping systems and the deal will be effective from January 1, 2006. Brochure Available
News from Kurt Manufacturing (20 December 2005)
Sheet metal subcontractor offers 24h turnround
Sheet metal and fabrication subcontractor, is offering a special service to their current customers in the form of a 24 hour turnaround for existing product/design manufacturing.
News from Brent Precision (20 December 2005)
Racking system doubles storage capacity
User Application Article A supplier of specialist metals and industrial plastics, has doubled stock-holding capacity at its service centre with the installation of custom-built racking that has doubled storage capacity.
News from Pro-Dek Design and Storage Systems (20 December 2005)
UK manufacturers acquire more assets
New research from a leading independent corporate finance house shows that the UK manufacturing sector has been the biggest acquirer of domestic and overseas manufacturing assets in 2005.
News from Close Asset Finance (20 December 2005)
Maximise productivity and plant uptime
SKF uses UK's Maintec show to heighten awareness of its asset efficiency optimisation programme - a broad range of both tools and services geared towards maximising productivity and plant uptime. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (20 December 2005)
Combination scale suits fixed weights, prices
Latest version of a highly successful manual combination scale has been designed for fixed weight, fixed price, fixed or variable count retail packs of steaks, chops, fillets, legs, ribs and so on.
News from Aja (20 December 2005)
Machine vision software to be demonstrated
A series of events to educate and promote machine vision software at various locations around the UK include workshops, training courses, demonstrations and presence at Southern Manufacturing 2006.
News from Digital Inspection Systems (20 December 2005)
LED beacons provide 360 deg visual status
Three conduit LED beacons are P65 units that provide 360 deg visual status indication at a reduced price over the high-intensity units currently offered at 24V DC or 110V AC.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (20 December 2005)
Japanese automotive products extend in China
Omron - Japanese manufacturer of automation and sensing products - has opened an automotive electronic components production base in Guangzhou, China Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (20 December 2005)
Chain keeps 'Willie Wonka's' boat on track
User Application Article During production of the current 'Charlie and The Chocolate Factory' film the 'special effects' engineers sought help with how to pull a 6 tonne boat nearly 300ft through a winding 'chocolate river'. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (20 December 2005)
UK trade department aids product sales
Help is at hand to prepare and distribute press releases for small and medium-sized UK companies who want to break into markets abroad but do not have a big publicity machine behind them. Brochure Available
News from UK Trade and Investment (20 December 2005)
Materials handling leader recognised
Toyota Industrial Equipment's parent company, Toyota Industries Corporation, has been recognised as the world leader in materials handing for the fourth year running by 'Logistik' Journal.
News from Toyota Industrial Equipment (UK) Ltd (20 December 2005)
Snake-arm robots coat complex aerospace structures
User Application Article Snake-arm robots capable of coating complex aerospace structures - and reach into any area of the assembly from a single point without any need to re-orientate the structure.
News from OCRobotics (20 December 2005)
Disc springs offer high energy storage
Offering high energy storage capacity, Bissell disc spring range includes standard ranges with pressed and machined edges, locking washers, ball bearing location discs and specials. Brochure Available
News from Spirol Industries (20 December 2005)
Facility solves positioning, motion applications
A purpose-built demonstration facility is available for positioning system and motion control application evaluation and is aimed at helping customers reduce system commissioning time. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech (20 December 2005)
Communicate with people, processes by wireless
DECT based wireless technologies to considerably reduce reaction times and also have the added benefit of providing a truly integrated, multi-functional, communication and staff protection platform.
News from Ascom Wireless Solutions (20 December 2005)
Wireless communication raises factory agility
Through wireless communications, accurate information is placed into the right hands at the right time and has a significant impact on improving overall production efficiency.
News from Ascom Wireless Solutions (20 December 2005)
Panel computer touch screens respond quicker
Capacitive touch screens, which are now standard on a range of multifunction panel computers, offer better light transmission, increased durability, faster response and improved performance.
News from Advantech (UK) (20 December 2005)
Wireless' uicker response betters personal safety
Using a wireless platform, a range of on-site communication tools significantly improve the level of lone worker protection and raises the maintenance of overall security.
News from Ascom Wireless Solutions (20 December 2005)
Infrared thermography checks mould temperatures
infrared thermography provides manufacturers and users of moulds with an efficient tool, through PC-based data analysis, to control the temperature distribution of their products.
News from InfraTec (20 December 2005)
Laser manufacturer expands management team
One of the world's leading developers and manufacturers of high-performance laser beam sources and laser-based solutions, has expanded its executive management team with immediate effect. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (20 December 2005)
Subcontracting show may attract 200 exhibitors
The UK's Subcon 2006 - now set up as an annual event - looks set to be one of the most successful yet, says the organisers, with over 200 exhibitors expected to sign up.
News from Subcon (20 December 2005)
Using lead-free connection technology
'Lead free PCB connection technology for your supply chain' will be a topic to be presented during the seminar programme at the forthcoming UK Southern Electronics Exhibition 2006. Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact (20 December 2005)
Automation software is open and flexible
System integrators can now design powerful automation controllers and devices that meet IEC 61131 and IEC 61499, by using open, flexible and quality automation software technology.
News from ICS Triplex (20 December 2005)
Snake arm robot has long reach, high load
A proposed snake-arm robot - with the highest payload and longest reach of around 10m - is intended for inspection, instrumentation and repair activities on site at a nuclear processing plant.
News from OCRobotics (20 December 2005)
Scales operate in positive or negative modes
To produce more accurate, faster, user friendly and flexible on line manual weighing systems, a scale can operate as a positive 'Under Accept Over' checkweigher or a negative 'TakeAweigh' scale.
News from Aja (20 December 2005)
Conveyor systems modelled dynamically
Industrial software products designed to help understand, improve, and sell automated material handling systems introduce real physics movements, creating 'hyper-realistic' systems.
News from Emulate3D (20 December 2005)
Re-manufactured VTLs are very competitive
Machine tool company is putting more investment into re-manufactured VTL's - having acuired more 'carcasses' to offer competitive CNC vertical borers to the aerospace and turbine industry
News from Pennine Automation (20 December 2005)
Linear motion systems improve automation cells
User Application Article High performance ballscrew and linear motion products have replaced hydraulic components to save costs and improve machine control in cells used to produce a range of automotive drive shafts.
News from THK UK (20 December 2005)
CommVault Expands Its Unified Platform
New CommVault QiNetix 6.1 advancements help organisations better meet data protection service levels with proactive, cost-effective, round-the-clock problem prevention and resolution.
News from CommVault (20 December 2005)
Red Magnet becomes IChannel Partner
Marketworks launches IChannel partner programme into 15 billion GBP UK online retail market
News from Marketworks (20 December 2005)
KS engineering first ICEM shape design customer
User Application Article KS engineering will integrate ICEM's new-generation software suite into its CATIA V5 product development environment to gain competitive advantage
News from ICEM (20 December 2005)
64-bit Open VTOS and Pam-crash solver
ESI Group demonstrated the powerful capabilities of its 64-bit Open VTOS Solution - a proven engineering simulation environment
News from ESI Group (20 December 2005)
Exstream Software Makes Inc Magazine's 500 List
Exstream Software Makes Inc Magazine's 500 List of Fastest Growing Private Businesses for Second Consecutive Year
News from Exstream Software (20 December 2005)
VoIP recording uses hybrid phone system
User Application Article ASC has implemented its VoIP Recording Solution for Cisco by E.ON Thuringer Energie, the largest energy service provider in Thuringia, Germany.
News from ASC telecom (20 December 2005)
Clock source pod is manually programmable
Pulse Research Lab (PRL) has introduced the PRL 174ANT-1350 NECL/TTL Programmable VCO Clock Source.
News from Pulse Research Lab (20 December 2005)
Electrical safety testers meet traceability needs
The latest generation electrical safety testers have features aimed at increasing the throughput of the test process whilst meeting the traceability requirements of modern product approval standards. Brochure Available
News from Clare Instruments (20 December 2005)
Robots' Speed and Accuracy Key To Biscuit Line
User Application Article In-line with the growing trend for automation within the FMCG sector, Sewtec Automation of Dewsbury (UK) has developed a multipack autofeed system for Fox's Biscuits of Kirkham, Lancashire.
News from ABB Automation (20 December 2005)
Unstretchable Steel Belts Direct To The Door
A steel belt system based on an aluminium or stainless steel machine frame and complete with motion control, tracking, and tensioning components is available from Belt Technologies.
News from Belt Technologies Europe (20 December 2005)
Steel Belts' Advantages Point To Greater Use
Technical Background Article Steel belts provide many advantages beyond the scope of regular rubber belts, link and chain belts.
News from Belt Technologies Europe (20 December 2005)
Compostable PLA Bottles Prove Appealling
Husky Injection Molding Systems and Amcor PET Packaging are investigating the potential for a new line of compostable bottles for the European market.
News from Husky Injection Molding Systems (20 December 2005)
New Website Helps Pinpoint Product Range
IPL, the North American packaging designer and manufacturer, will launch its newly enhanced website in January 2006.
News from IPL Packaging (20 December 2005)
Controller's on-line logbook meets HACCP needs
A controller system from a metal detection specialist incorporates an on-line logbook and serial interface to fully meet the EU traceability guidelines and the requirements of both HACCP and IFS. Brochure Available
News from S+S Inspection (19 December 2005)
Company integration widens adhesives range
Sika says it can now offer an even broader range of adhesives technology in the marketplace following the successful integration of the polyurethane adhesive and systems business of Casco Products.
News from Sika (19 December 2005)
Autodesk and Microsoft expand alliance
Autodesk and Microsoft Corp have announced an expansion of their existing strategic alliance to enable customers to more easily create, manage, and share critical design data at every project stage.
News from Microsoft (19 December 2005)
Calibrator simulates electrical measurements
Portable multifunctional, multivariable calibrator can perform an extensive variety of electrical simulations and measurements, as well as measuring temperature, vacuum and pressure evaluations.
News from Calibration Dynamics (19 December 2005)
Bellows couplings operate at high rev/min
Ideal in machinery operating at high rev/min bellows couplings combine stainless steel bellows and aluminum hubs for highly accurate performance in motion control applications.
News from Ruland Manufacturing Co (19 December 2005)
Thermal transfer ribbons raise print quality
With formulations that satisfy the widest range of applications, thermal transfer ribbons, hot stamp ribbons and wire marking ribbons reduce inventory requirements and improve print quality.
News from Norwood Marking Systems (19 December 2005)
CAD/CAM design methodologies patented
Complete machining sequences and operations can be performed in CAD/CAM without encountering file size limitations, providing greater business flexibility and efficiency in the process
News from Delphi Technologies (19 December 2005)
Training courses to educate on traceability
A, leading supplier of Packaging Coding Management software, has launched a suite of training services to help manufacturers get the best out of their coding and labelling systems.
News from Claricom (19 December 2005)
Choosing the right gas compressor lubricating oil
Technical Background Article Reliable operation of oil-injected rotary screw gas compressors is obtained through selection of the right lubricating oil, says Holger Korber who offers advice on lubricating oil choice. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (19 December 2005)
Testing plastics penetration at high speeds
Automatic test system with a high-speed testing machine accomplishes fully automatic high-speed penetration testing of plastics in accordance with ISO and ASTM. Brochure Available
News from Zwick Testing Machines (19 December 2005)
Linear motors operate under vacuum
The demand for linear motors that function reliably under vacuum conditions is growing rapidly among customers in the electronics and semiconductor industries.
News from Tecnotion (19 December 2005)
Gas shielded electro-slag remelting of steels
User Application Article An innovative simulation of advanced protective gas electro-slag-remelting project for the production of high-quality steels is financed by the European Commission Research Fund for Coal and Steel.
News from French Technology Press Bureau (19 December 2005)
WEEE directive postponement gives more time
Postponed Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive - to ensure specialist disposal of electrical machinery and electronic equipment offers 'last chance' for industry to prepare.
News from Acumen Waste Services (19 December 2005)
Production monitoring systems advocated by moulder
User Application Article Injection moulding specialists, have been an advocate of production monitoring since 1982 when they installed a monitoring system and have continuously upgraded it ever since then.
News from BarcoVision (19 December 2005)
Economical line marking paint dries quickly
A fast drying and economical line marking paint, used for marking aisles, loading bays and parking areas, offers a hard wearing, abrasive resistant coating for both internal and external use.
News from Buck & Hickman (19 December 2005)
LC Automation merges office locations
Leading UK distributor, LC Automation has announced that it has merged their Sunderland and Preston offices into a purpose-built super head office in Blackburn, Lancashire. Brochure Available
News from LC Automation (19 December 2005)
Adhesives and sealants firm recovers after blast
Henkel Technologies in Hemel Hempstead, UK, has begun the clean-up operation following the Oil Depot fire at Buncefield in Hemel Hempstead last Sunday.
News from Henkel Technologies (19 December 2005)
HMI models enable faster start-up
Touch screen HMI producer for automation and control has introduced new models that eliminate the need for Windows licence activation (registration) so users can get started faster.
News from Pro-face UK (19 December 2005)
Cylinders and locks produced robotically
User Application Article When lock manufacturer Kaba looked to boost production of its inline lock cylinders and door locks, without compromising quality, it saught state-of-the art robotics for handling small parts. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (19 December 2005)
Precision engineering company to expand
One of the UK's leading precision engineering companies has announced plans for expansion in 2006, acquiring additional production space and greater CNC milling capacity.
News from Claro Precision Engineering (19 December 2005)
Barr and Paatz appointed Festo integration partner
Festo, a leading worldwide supplier of electro-pneumatic automation products, has appointed Barr and Paatz of Totnes, Devon, UK, as one of its new breed of high technology integration partners. Brochure Available
News from Festo (19 December 2005)
Cutting tool specialist reports record year
With 2005 at an end, cutting tool specialist WNT (UK) can look back on what has been another record-breaking year with year-end figures expected to show a substantial increase over 2004. Brochure Available
News from WNT (UK) (19 December 2005)
Furniture testing consultant hired
Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services UK, global leader in consumer product testing, inspections and auditing services, has appointed David Hawkridge as an independent technical consultant.
News from Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (19 December 2005)
Portable gas mixer economises welding
Most fabricators with welding equipment do not have a central mixed gas supply but a portable gas mixer adjusts various gas mixtures at the point at which welding is being carried out.
News from Witt Gas Techniques (19 December 2005)
Polymers in automotive fuel containment discussed
The Second Rapra International Conference on Polymers in Automotive Fuel Containment generated a lot of discussion and questions amongst delegates concerning environment and materials.
News from Smithers Rapra (19 December 2005)
Flat bed lasers fit in confined spaces
Materials handling system combined with a small 'footprint' flat bed laser will enable factories to fit fully automated systems into areas where previously it would not have been possible. Brochure Available
News from Prima Industrie UK (19 December 2005)
Integral pressure gauge saves space, time
Integral pressure gauge features integral, non rotating, pressure gauges inside a unique adjustable handle thereby eliminating the need to install separate pressure controls.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (19 December 2005)
Ultrasonics and milling make hard machining easy
For micro, precision machining of carbide, glass and ceramics, a linear motor ultrasonics system combines hard machining of advanced materials and conventional HSC-milling on a single machine
News from DMG (UK) (19 December 2005)
Post-EMO machine tool event attracted 730
Post-EMO event at Mazak's European headquarters attracted 730 visitors from the UK and 13 countries across Europe - from France to the Baltic States - to see 17 CNC machine tools in action. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (19 December 2005)
Compact laser marker is highly competitive
A very small laser marking machine at a very economic price -developed for companies where floor space is limited - will be demonstrated at the UK's Autosport Engineering Show. Brochure Available
News from Electrox (19 December 2005)
Consistent investment in CNC punching wins orders
User Application Article Earlier invcestment in CNC punching and CNC press brakes had trebled the turnover of a sheet metal company and has encouraged the management to purchase the latest automatic CNC cell. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (19 December 2005)
CNC punch press eliminates deburring
User Application Article Tool edging was a costly problem using an existing turret punch press for a sheet metal fabricator before the arrival of the latest CNC punch press, which has since eliminated edge deburring. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (19 December 2005)
Increased production at expanded site
One of the UK's leading precision engineering companies has announced exciting plans for expansion in 2006.
News from Claro Precision Engineering (19 December 2005)
Test lab accolades for LSI Logic host bus adapter
Four European IT magazines give excellent reviews to SAS3442X
News from LSI Europe (19 December 2005)
LSI Logic extends SAS product line
LSI Logic extends SAS product line by announcing full portfolio of MegaRAID storage adapters
News from LSI Europe (19 December 2005)
Link CAD and ERP with Pulse Connect
Pulse Technology Systems has announced the availability of Pulse Connect, an application designed to connect the disparate worlds of CAD and ERP.
News from Pulse Systems (19 December 2005)
Internet's self healing technology
User Application Article ISPA Best Hosting Provider, UKFast.Net is giving birth to a 'Self Healing Network.'
News from UKFast (19 December 2005)
Statoil employs intelligent agent software
User Application Article Norwegian-based Statoil is developing software to support oil trading and operations management, using the JACK intelligent agent development toolkit from Agent Oriented Software (AOS)
News from Cambridge Consultants (19 December 2005)
Symcad 3D sensors for human-body measurement
User Application Article Greek Ministry of Defence awards contract to Telmat Industrie to supply Symcad 3D sensors for precision human-body measurement
News from Telmat Industrie (19 December 2005)
New pricing for Colibri
Toradex is pleased to announce a new Colibri PXA270 pricing structure with attractive volume discounts.
News from Toradex (19 December 2005)
Wesupply Launch On-Line Executive Console
On-Line Executive Console analyses and aggregates information from the supply network Brochure Available
News from WeSupply.com (19 December 2005)
New OneTime Solution from WeSupply
OneTime takes raw data and turns it into meaningful information for each customer / trading partner, regardless of the systems they maybe using internally. Brochure Available
News from WeSupply.com (19 December 2005)
Panel PC Ideal for Chemical Plants
Advantech is delighted to announce the immediate release of the Intel Pentium III Socket 370 based PPC-158T with stainless steel enclosure.
News from Advantech (UK) (19 December 2005)
IT Service Management Standard Goes International
BS ISO/IEC 20000:2005 is the new standard for IT service management and replaces BS 15000.
News from BSI British Standards (19 December 2005)
Axcon ApS joins Lattice Leader Program
Lattice global network of premier design services companies adds new member.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK (19 December 2005)
Latest model in Crossover PLD family released
Entire Crossover Programmable Logic family released to production just 5 months after announcement
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK (19 December 2005)
Version One researches paper consumption
Technical Background Article Research shows eliminating paper documents needs to be put at heart of environmental policy
News from Version One (19 December 2005)
Conference for electro-optical firm
EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering has announced upcoming events on its investor relations calendar.
News from EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering (19 December 2005)
Analytical instrumentation for characterisation
Farfield Sensors (Crewe, UK), specialist in analytical instrumentation for protein characterisation, has appointed Dr Maggi Blakebrough as Marketing Executive.
News from Farfield Scientific (19 December 2005)
Biophysicist and a nanotechnologist recruited
Following recent expansion into its new premises, Farfield is to recruit a Biophysicist and a Nanotechnologist.
News from Farfield Scientific (19 December 2005)
Water monitoring improves with instrumentation
Technical Background Article Water monitoring has developed considerably over the last 20 years, but Terry Bailey believes that the best is yet to come.
News from Hach Lange (19 December 2005)
Ready prepared media endorsed
User Application Article Oxoid Prepared Media was recently described to be 'as good as it gets in relation to ready-prepared media' by Head Biomedical Scientist in the Microbiology Department of York Hospitals NHS Trust. Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (19 December 2005)
Workforce flexibility subject of masterclass
Employers will share their proven solutions for creating "The Flexible Workforce" at a masterclass at Manchester's Manufacturing Institute on Thursday 26 January 2006.
News from Manufacturing Institute (19 December 2005)
Scale Reduces Fixed Price-Fixed Weigh Give Away
More pre-packed fruit and vegetables appear on the supermarket shelves fixed weight and fixed price.
News from Aja (19 December 2005)
Polyolefins Now Preferred For Healthcare Packs
Borealis will demonstrate a range of polyolefin healthcare products at the Central and Eastern European Pharmtech Congress 2006 from February 22-23 2006 in Poland.
News from Borealis (19 December 2005)
Label-Barcode Design Software Suits 1,000 Printers
Software company Teklynx has released the latest update of its label and barcode design and printing software, Labelview 8, now available from Etiquette Labels.
News from Etiquette Labels Ltd (19 December 2005)
Monosol Relocates HQ And Extends Laboratory
Monosol, the producer of water soluble films, has extended its laboratory and relocated its world headquarters.
News from MonoSol LLC (19 December 2005)
Pallet Load Protection Cuts Damage By 80%
When transport, storage and distribution company Frederick Miller heard about Palletcap a year ago, it agreed to become one of the first companies to use the FLTA award-winning invention.
News from Palletcap (19 December 2005)
Herb Supplier's Tray De-Nesters Cut Costs
User Application Article Lighthorne Herbs, suppliers of fresh cut herbs to major UK supermarkets, is benefiting from the installation of two twin lane IPP 290D tray de-nesters from Partners in Packaging (PIP).
News from Partners in Packaging (19 December 2005)
Christmas Glass Packs Weight Equals 59,500 Santas
When a local primary school visited Rockware Glass, the UK's largest glass bottle and jar manufacturer in Knottingley, the children not only learned how glass is made, but that it should be recycled.
News from Rockware Glass (19 December 2005)
RFID Tags Can Be Printed And Encoded In-House
GEN2 RFID tags, used in the supply chain, can now be printed and encoded in house, on demand, with the updated Sato CL400e series thermal label printers.
News from SATO (UK) (19 December 2005)
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