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Sunday 22 January
to Saturday 28 January 2006

One tool thread mills and chamfers

Recent additions to a tooling range include a tool that thread mills and chamfers in one operation and a cutter that mills exact 90 deg shoulders and high surface finishes on aluminium components.

News from Vargus Tooling UK (27 January 2006)

Keyless shaft locking bushings mounted quickly

Keyless shaft locking bushings provide fast and frequent mounting/dismounting capabilities with only one radial screw, so they save space in a system and provide accurate mounting.  Brochure Available 

News from Zero-Max (27 January 2006)

RoHS product compliance service offered

 User Application Article  Cable and wire producer, has chosen Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to establish its compliance with the European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive.

News from UL International (UK) (27 January 2006)

How to save 40% in grinding times and costs

Using reliable and consistent precision grinding machines, a subcontractor has optimised the grinding process, feed, choice of disc and strategy and made savings in time and costs of 40%.

News from Koerber Schleifring UK (27 January 2006)

Grinding and sharpening long cutting tools

For grinding and sharpening long cutting tools, a tool grinding machine uses seven CNC axes instead to provide high stability at the grinding point, raising performance and giving great precision.

News from Koerber Schleifring UK (27 January 2006)

Standard tools ground faster and more reliably

CNC tool grinding software for standard cutting tools has been extended to ensure even greater productivity together with increased process reliability.

News from Koerber Schleifring UK (27 January 2006)

Solid state switch lasts 10 million operations

A solid state switch uses Hall effect technology to provide a life of 10 million operations - far beyond the expected lifetime of standard miniature snap-action switches.

News from Aerco (27 January 2006)

Peristaltic tube pump production moves to UK

The German Verder Group is moving its Verderflex Smart peristaltic tube pump production to the UK - alongside a hose pump product - for world wide sales.

News from Verder (27 January 2006)

Screw terminal blocks have double bridging shaft

Universal screw terminal blocks with standardised plug-in bridge and double bridging shaft allow potentials to be distributed quickly across all the terminals in the range.

News from Phoenix Contact (27 January 2006)

Clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter is non-evasive

A range of clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters provides an excellent non-invasive flow measurement alternative to more conventional in-line metering techniques.  Brochure Available 

News from Katronic Technologies (27 January 2006)

Data captured at once on 12 parallel A/D channels

A high performance simultaneous input channel USB module enables a user with 12 very high speed source signals to sample all channels continuously and simultaneously.

News from Data Translation (27 January 2006)

Hand held industrial computer withstands 1.2m drop

A hand held industrial computer with 7in TFT touch-screen display measures just 256 x 131 x 40mm, weighs 900g, exceeds IP65 protection standards and is certified to withstand a 1.2m drop test.

News from DLoG Logistics (27 January 2006)

Debate IT and industrial practices in road show

Peak Performance Road Show, a series of two-day conference exhibitions to be held in European cities, are wholly focused on the manufacturing sector for business executives.

News from Microsoft (27 January 2006)

Machine vision provider moves to larger UK HQ

UK provider of machine vision equipment and systems, Industrial Vision Systems, is moving its UK head office to Oxfordshire, to support its expanding business in the UK, Ireland and Europe.

News from Industrial Vision Systems (27 January 2006)

Motion specialist sponsors engineering graduate

Being one of a dwindling number of UK companies having an engineering apprentice scheme, HepcoMotion has initiated a graduate into an Engineering and Manufacturing Technology Project.  Brochure Available 

News from HepcoMotion (27 January 2006)

Small SS vacuum mixer heats and cools

Measuring just 1100mm wide, 500mm deep and 1050mm high, an SS vacuum mixer with heating/cooling facilities is designed for small-scale production units and pharmaceutical testing rooms.

News from Isopak (27 January 2006)

Measure moisture in plastics quickly and easily

A fast, easy, cost-effective alternative to titration methods, a moisture analyser to ASTM method D7191-05 is durable enough for the production floor yet versatile enough for the laboratory.

News from Able Instruments and Controls (27 January 2006)

UK SMEs' business orders rose in December

Christmas period proved to be the best quarter of the year for UK SMEs, with increased output and levels of new business orders at their highest for a year, says a quarterly survey of 800 firms.

News from PKF Accountants & Business Advisers (27 January 2006)

Automation systems integrator expands sales team

Gudel UK continues to strengthen its senior sales and customer support team with the appointment of Mark Howlett as its area sales manager for the North of the UK.

News from Gudel UK (27 January 2006)

Robotic parts feeding system is easy to use

A powerful robotic parts feeding system, to be shown at MACH 2006, is based on a six-axis robot, allows parts up to 60mm in size to be held in a buffer, from which they can be automatically picked.  Brochure Available 

News from ABB Robotics (27 January 2006)

Renishaw opens Chinese trading office

Metrology company, Renishaw, has opened a subsidiary company in Shanghai to support its rapidly expanding customer base in China, and plans to open a four more Representative Offices in China.  Brochure Available 

News from Renishaw (27 January 2006)

Encoder software eases motion system set-up

Rotary and linear encoders' PC-based software that provides comprehensive calibration, set-up optimisation and real-time diagnostics simplifies encoder installation and on-going system maintenance.  Brochure Available 

News from Renishaw (27 January 2006)

Virtalis to sell WorldViz hardware and software

WorldViz has appointed Virtalis s the UK reseller for virtual reality-related devices hardware and software, including a software platform for the development of high-performance 3D graphics.  Brochure Available 

News from Virtalis (27 January 2006)

High quality 3D models produced cost-effectively

3D printing system produces high quality models cost effectively using horizontal layers as thin as 16 micron to produce exceptionally fine details, ultra-thin walls down to 0.6mm, and high accuracy.

News from HK Technologies (27 January 2006)

Tilt and roll monitoring reduces goods damage

Tilt and roll accelerometer allows users to tilt and sway as well as monitor impact and vibration to reduce the cost of damage to goods, whether in production, transit or storage.  Brochure Available 

News from Lamerholm Electronics (27 January 2006)

Slim bearings suit electronics manufacturing

A compact design, ability to withstand high temperatures, vacuum and chemical compatibility and low particulate generation make slim bearings ideal for use in semiconductor manufacturing.

News from Rodriguez (UK) (27 January 2006)

CCD-based spectrometer analyses magnesium alloys

Latest charge coupled device-based spectrometer provides quantitative as well as qualitative analysis allowing highly accurate, stable and reliable determination of magnesium alloys.

News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (27 January 2006)

Low-melt labelling ups rubber moulding efficiency

 User Application Article  Manufacturer of shock noise, vibration control and vibration management products for automotive use, recently improved its manufacturing processes with the use of a low-melting labeling solution.

News from Paragon Data Systems (27 January 2006)

European BigHead fasteners distributors appointed

Versatile BigHead Fastening System and the BigBond range of surface-mount adhesives are now more easily available to industry across Europe, thanks to a string of new distribution agreements.  Brochure Available 

News from Bighead Bonding Fasteners (27 January 2006)

Supplier responded quickly to need for four VMCs

 User Application Article  Aerospace machining subcontractor - on an increase in demand of parts from a major customer, had to act quickly, and had four vertical machining centres installed within six weeks of ordering them.  Brochure Available 

News from Dugard (27 January 2006)

Fine-cutting laser head focuses to 10 microns

A fine-cutting head that is very compact and can handle powers up to 500W is aimed at the precision micro-machining market and is compatible with both Nd:YAG and fibre lasers

News from Laser Trader (27 January 2006)

Global call routing solution for Microsoft

 User Application Article  BT has announced that it has signed a contract over 2 years to manage Microsoft's global OneCall call centre routing initiative.

News from BT Global Services (27 January 2006)

Publishing spearheads growth at Echelon Learning

 User Application Article  Growing interest in its Publishing capabilities has won major UK institutional and corporate contracts for learning design specialist, Echelon Learning.

News from Echelon Learning (27 January 2006)

publishing strength at Learning Technologies 06

Working applications of publishing technologies in the development and delivery of learning and information for businesses and professional bodies are a focus at the Learning Technologies Show.

News from Echelon Learning (27 January 2006)

Fairchild launches first truly multi-user PC

Fairchild have launched their SRS, 'Shared Resource System'.

News from Fairchild (27 January 2006)

Miniature Fast Ethernet Remote Bridge

Revolutionary Concept for Connecting Ethernet Devices over PDH or SDH/SONET Links

News from RAD Data Communications (27 January 2006)

Trend-setting learning solutions from Tata

Trends and trend-setting learning solutions from Tata Interactive Systems at Learning Technologies

News from TATA Interactive Systems (27 January 2006)

RFID projects at risk if data issues ignored

 Technical Background Article  RFID projects risk failure if organisations continue to ignore data management issues and focus simply on the tag and reader technology, Ovum will warn delegates

News from VNU Exhibitions Europe (27 January 2006)

WorleyParsons Joins Subscription Program

Leading Provider of Professional Services to Energy, Resource, and Complex Process Industries Gets Unlimited Access to Entire ELS Software Portfolio for Fixed Annual Fee  Brochure Available 

News from Bentley Systems (27 January 2006)

Zero-to-Hero 2006: The VC Challenge

The deadline is drawing rapidly nearer for Electronics industry innovators to win places on a fast-track investment workshop

News from Catalyst Venture Partners (27 January 2006)

Award for Utilities Power Plant Optimisation

Emerson's AMS Suite: Real-Time Optimiser is used by the Eastman Chemical Company to help gain a prestigious honour from the American Chemistry Council.

News from Emerson Process Management (27 January 2006)

Low Profile PCI Digital I/O Board

Industry-First RoHS-Complaint Low Profile PCI Digital I/O Board introduced

News from Impulse (27 January 2006)

16-Port USB to Serial Servers

Sealevel Systems announces two additions to the popular SeaLINK USB product line, the SeaLINK+16/232 and the SeaLINK+16/485.

News from Impulse (27 January 2006)

New Field Sales Engineer for East Anglia

National Instruments UK and Ireland has recently promoted Peter Horn to Field Sales Engineer for the East Anglia region.  Brochure Available 

News from National Instruments (27 January 2006)

Device library includes performance transistors

Ansoft has announced the release of a new device library based on NEC Compound Semiconductor Devices' high-performance transistor technologies.

News from Ansoft Europe (27 January 2006)

Load cells provide long term fatigue testing

The DSCC low profile "pancake" style load cells from Applied Measurements are providing aerospace engineers with a solution to long term fatigue testing of aircraft structures.  Brochure Available 

News from Applied Measurements (27 January 2006)

Major new instrument rental initiative

Ashtead Technology Rentals will launch a major new instrument rental initiative at IWWE.

News from Ashtead Technology Rentals (27 January 2006)

Transparent labels make freshness traceable

The French company Cryolog has designed the Traceo transparent label to trace freshness at a glance.

News from Cryolog (27 January 2006)

Universal slimline holders for bursting discs

Pressure-management specialist Elfab has introduced a range of universal slimline holders for its industry-leading bursting discs.

News from Elfab (27 January 2006)

Thermal shock testing reduces lab space and power

Espec has made adding thermal shock testing to quality assurance programs easier by reducing the lab space and power required.

News from ESPEC North America (27 January 2006)

Work with logic solvers, sensors and valves

TUV organisation has certified that engineering work done by safety instrumented systems engineers from Emerson Process Management consistently meets the requirements of IEC 61511.

News from Emerson Process Management (27 January 2006)

Gas analyzer measures trace amounts of nitrogen

Gow-mac Instrument has introduced its newest process instrument, the Series 1300 Analyzer.

News from Gow-Mac Instrument (27 January 2006)

Linear motors place print within millionth metre

Linear motors propel geonomic print head at speeds that are a blur to the human eye.

News from Micromech (27 January 2006)

Protective boot for control and handling joystick

Penny + Giles has developed a protective boot for its JC120 single axis fingertip joystick.  Brochure Available 

News from Penny + Giles (27 January 2006)

Portable temperature data logger is affordable

Signatrol has kaunched its low cost SL51M MiniTag portable temperature data logger.

News from Signatrol (27 January 2006)

Exhibition workshops and seminars

Pre-registration figures for its Free programmes of Mtec and Industrial Networks workshops and seminars are up by 30% and 35% respectively when compared with the same period in 2005.

News from Trident Exhibitions (27 January 2006)

Analytical columns have 2.5 micron particles

Waters has announced new additions to its family of SunFire columns.

News from Waters (27 January 2006)

Chicken Processor Slashes Give-Away

 User Application Article  A Northern Ireland chicken processor has installed four Aja Optima multihead weighers for fixed weight, fixed price, retail portion packs of chicken fillets and dark meat.

News from Aja (27 January 2006)

Bottles Give Whisky And Vodka Brands Boost

 User Application Article  Rockware Glass is supporting Whyte and Mackay's new look and product line-up for its key brands through an integrated programme of design, manufacturing and customer service.

News from Rockware Glass (27 January 2006)

Vertical Form Fill Baggers Suits Varying Demands

Sandiacre Rose Forgrove has strengthened its range of intermittent motion VFFS baggers with the launch of the new TG450.

News from Sandiacre Packaging Machinery (27 January 2006)

Sandiacre Distributes Sachet And Pouches Machines

To complement its ranges of high speed vertical and horizontal form-fill-seal equipment, Sandiacre Rose Forgrove has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Effytec Packaging.

News from Sandiacre Packaging Machinery (27 January 2006)

RFID Forecasts 2006 to 2016:

The latest research from IDTechEx RFID Market $2.71Bn in 2006 to $12.35Bn in 2010 IDTechEx has extensively researched the RFID industry to bring you new forecasts for the years ahead.

News from IDTechEx (27 January 2006)

Build quality decisive factor for tea wrapping

As part of a major new project which will substantially increase output at its plants in the UK and China, Twinings has installed new packing facilities, including several new tea bag machines

News from Marden Edwards (27 January 2006)

Chocolate producer chooses quality wrapping system

A Russian chocolate manufacturer based near Moscow, has installed a new Marden Edwards overwrapping line to apply a high quality wrap to its extensive range of boxed chocolates.

News from Marden Edwards (27 January 2006)

All round advantages with shrink wrapped trays

By changing from corrugated cases to shrinkwrapped stadium style open trays Moy Park has developed a system that meets the increasing demand from customers for shelf-ready transit packs.

News from Wraps UK Limited (27 January 2006)

Reliability and service secure second order

Kingsdown Water (CMB Water ) has just purchased a new Wraps UK ASI60 twin reel sleevewrapper to produce transit packs of various sizes.

News from Wraps UK Limited (27 January 2006)

Auto-darkening welding lens proves popular

Speciality Welds is reporting that its new auto-darkening welding lens is proving a great success.

News from Speciality Welds (27 January 2006)

St John Supplies launches own-brand SJS products

St John Supplies, one of the biggest names in the first aid and health and safety market, is announcing Supplying First Aid 2006, its catalogue of first aid and health and safety products.

News from St John Supplies (27 January 2006)

Latex disposable gloves and the law

St John Supplies has withdrawn from sale all types of latex gloves and recommends that vinyl or nitrile disposable gloves are purchased instead.

News from St John Supplies (27 January 2006)

Safety signage now available in Braille

All signs from St John Supplies are now available with Braille, which can help businesses and other organisations comply with the Disability Discrimination Act Part 111 1995.

News from St John Supplies (27 January 2006)

Travelling column VMC has dual-pallet indexing

Vertical machining centre with a travelling column design and integrated rotary dual-pallet indexing system provides higher levels of productivity and output and efficient workpiece loading/unloading.  Brochure Available 

News from Dugard (26 January 2006)

Affordable, comprehensive document control offered

Electronic control can provide a secure, convenient solution, and a package is designed to deliver comprehensive quality standards document control at an affordable price.

News from Quality Systems International (UK) (26 January 2006)

Fuzetec appoints Phoenix Electronics Distribution

Fusetec a world leader in PPTC resettable fuses has appointed Phoenix Electronics as a specialist stocking agent/distributor to support their entire product range in the UK.

News from Phoenix Electronics Distribution (26 January 2006)

Incapacity - success will depend upon attitudes

Commenting on the UK Government's attempt to get one million incapacity claimants back to work within 10 years the FPB said the drive will only work if job seekers are willing, able and enthusiastic.

News from Forum of Private Business (26 January 2006)

Network accesses latest materials developments

By participating in the new KTN network, companies will be able to learn about, and make use of, the very latest global developments in materials technology.

News from Faraday Plastics (26 January 2006)

How to cut maintenance costs using infrared

FLIR Systems has announced the seventh annual InfraMation Conference, which discusses innovative ways to reduce costs, by implementing a proactive predictive maintenance plan using infrared.  Brochure Available 

News from Flir Systems (26 January 2006)

Camera gives high thermal sensitivity

Infrared camera delivers outstanding thermal sensitivity and precise temperature measurement for the most accurate high-resolution thermal images - in real time.  Brochure Available 

News from Flir Systems (26 January 2006)

Car audio manufacturer reduces man-hours by 35%

 User Application Article  Manufacturer of car audio and car navigation systems, has chosen integrated mechanical product development system to streamline design processes and increase productivity in manufacturing.

News from IBM (26 January 2006)

Alarming and notification tool is flexible

Powerful and flexible alarming and notification tool monitors thousands of points (tags) from PI or OPC Servers and through multiple notification options, allows fast response to abnormal condition.

News from Exele (26 January 2006)

Power spray cleaning units are solvent-free

Single chamber power spray units only rely on eco-friendly, odourless, solvent free, water-based detergents for stencils, PumpPrint stencils and solder frames.

News from Contax (26 January 2006)

Torque up fasteners accurately in limited spaces

Believed to be the world's smallest 1,000Nm torque multiplier, it is designed to deliver superb accuracy where access is impossible using a conventional torque wrench or bulky torque multipliers.  Brochure Available 

News from Norbar Torque Tools (26 January 2006)

CNC sliding head autos perform thread whirling

CNC sliding head automatic lathes can perform thread whirling to produce deep and course thread pitches, taper threads and special forms with often burr-free sharp edges on short and long parts.  Brochure Available 

News from Citizen Machinery UK (26 January 2006)

CAD/CAM relieves pressure on mould maker

 User Application Article  High-quality CADCAM software has become strategically essential in 4-axis and 5-axis mould machining for a mould maker, who is coming under more pressure from highly competitive ski boot makers.  Brochure Available 

News from Delcam (26 January 2006)

Ethernet motion control speeds tube bending

 User Application Article  Ethernet Powerlink-compatible motion control technology is allowing multi-stage tube-bending operations to take place in parallel, bringing users useful productivity gains.  Brochure Available 

News from Baldor UK (26 January 2006)

Heavier duty VMCs have linear or box ways

Heavier duty vertical machining centres, with linear or solid box ways carried on genuine Meehanite castings and high specification build, are available internationally at very competitive prices.

News from 600 Centre (26 January 2006)

CNC universal lathes' function options extended

High quality CNC universal lathes now have a choice of function expansion options including sub-spindle for two-sided machining, driven tools and Y-axis for eccentric boring and milling.

News from DMG (UK) (26 January 2006)

High quality fine limit sheet metalwork

Brent Precision specialises in high quality fine limit sheet metalwork.

News from Brent Precision (26 January 2006)

BT secures deals with Bank Machine

 User Application Article  BT secures deals with Bank Machine to provide cash machine phone kiosks

News from BT Global Services (26 January 2006)

Bechtel and Bentley Work Together

Global Licensing Agreement Between the Two Companies Furthers Long-Standing Partnership.  Brochure Available 

News from Bentley Systems (26 January 2006)

Bentley Appoints Rob Whitesell as Vice President

Whitesell Succeeds Dr Jeff Hollings, Who Will Now Focus on Strategic Business Development for Bentley.  Brochure Available 

News from Bentley Systems (26 January 2006)

New Pentium M Single Board Computer

Acrosser Introduces Pentium M Single Board Computer with ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 for Video Gaming and High-End Multimedia Applications.

News from Acrosser Technology (26 January 2006)

Australian teens win competition using Catia

 User Application Article  Triumph underscores success of DS' support of vocational initiative in high schools

News from Dassault Systemes (26 January 2006)

Benefit from custom solutions without the costs

Dassault Systemes Introduces BPCs: New off-the-shelf components of PLM industry solutions

News from Dassault Systemes (26 January 2006)

NEiModeler v9.1 appeals to new users

Latest Nastran FEA Modeler Extends the User Base in Product Development Organisations

News from Noran Engineering (26 January 2006)

GSM/GPRS Modem Connects Devices to the Internet

Westermo Data Communications has released a new GSM/GPRS modem incorporating an enhanced TCP/IP stack that enables remote devices to be connected to the web.

News from Westermo Data Communications (26 January 2006)

Mathematical problem-solving software goes far

Explosive growth and far-reaching adoption of Maple 10 mathematical problem-solving software in the worldwide commercial and government markets is reported by Adept Scientific.  Brochure Available 

News from Adept Scientific (26 January 2006)

Liquid chromatography with emulation

Agilent Technologies has introduced the Agilent 1200 Series LC (liquid chromatography) system, replacing its market-leading 1100 Series LC.

News from Agilent Technologies Europe (26 January 2006)

Code benefits for ARM embedded developers

Altium has announced a new Tasking VX-toolset for ARM which provides support for a wide range of ARM processors, such as ARM7 ARM9 and ARM9E based cores and standard microcontrollers.

News from Altium (26 January 2006)

Standards-based modeling library

CoWare, a leading supplier of electronic system-level (ESL) design software and services, has announced a new standards-based modeling solution for platform-driven ESL design.

News from CoWare (26 January 2006)

Enterprise and premises wiring testing

Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering has released the FTB-150 Compact OTDR for complete fiber characterization.

News from EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering (26 January 2006)

Free training courses for laboratory testing

Hach Lange, one of the world's leading manufacturers of laboratory testing equipment, has established a series of free training courses.

News from Hach Lange (26 January 2006)

Medical devices and in vitro diagnostics

The Medical Device Technology Exhibition and European Conference has grown to become the UK's premier event for the medical device and in vitro diagnostics industry.

News from Medical Device Technology forum (26 January 2006)

Analysis of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters

Metrohm can offer a solution to many of the analytical requirements listed in Euopean Standard EN14214.  Brochure Available 

News from Metrohm UK (26 January 2006)

RoHS compliance tested at show

The EandE Department of the SGS Group will be presenting their worldwide network and international spectrum of services on the subject of Testing and Certification at domotechnica.  Brochure Available 

News from SGS (26 January 2006)

Portable measuring arm is flexible and accurate

As world leaders in measurement, Hexagon Metrology is perfectly placed to offer the best solution for your quality control requirements whatever the industry.

News from Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show (26 January 2006)

Non destructive testing for coffee moisture

Tews Elektronik, represented in the UK by Accumen Technology, offer a range of microwave based instruments to accurately measure moisture at all stages of the coffee manufacturing process.  Brochure Available 

News from Isatec (26 January 2006)

Easy meal prep with Cryovac

Consumer convenience and easy meal prep made simple with Cryovac technology  Brochure Available 

News from Sealed Air (26 January 2006)

Filler adapts to needs today and in the future

KBW Packaging's new AF0120 Technoflow volumetric liquid filler offers users flexibility when it comes to the choice of fill volumes and filling speeds but is also simple to adjust, clean and maintain.

News from Cyklop UK (26 January 2006)

Website has gas and flame detector selection tool

Process, plant and safety engineers responsible for operations with hazardous conditions will find the all-new General Monitors company website a valuable resource.

News from General Monitors (26 January 2006)

Guardsman now selling Puma safety shoes and boots

Guardsman is announcing that it is now a distributor of Puma safety shoes and boots.

News from Guardsman (26 January 2006)

First aid posters for the workplace

The British Red Cross is introducing a new range of posters to help people deal with accidents in the workplace.

News from British Red Cross (26 January 2006)

Report identifies select few getting all growth

Study by industry analysts has identified 298 emerging UK metal fabricators have increased sales by a minimum of 23% and are taking more control of the market in 2006.

News from Plimsoll Publishing (25 January 2006)

EMS provider appoints projects manager

Jaltek Systems announces its support of current expansion and future growth prospects with the appointment of Mike Harvey to the role of projects manager.

News from Jaltek Systems (25 January 2006)

Training room provides practical safety exercises

Pilz Automation Technology has added on a state-of-the-art practical training room enabling more trainees to get 'hands-on' experience in developing safety-related control systems.

News from Pilz Automation Technology (25 January 2006)

Forklift attachments changed in seconds

Forklift attachment quick release system allows the forklift truck driver to rapidly change over from one type of attachment to another, usually within 30 seconds.

News from BandB Attachments (25 January 2006)

Pilz appoints sales engineer for Eastern UK

Pilz Automation Technology has appointed that Scott Booth as Eastern Area field sales engineer, replacing Ian Murgatroyd who is overseeing all product introductions.

News from Pilz Automation Technology (25 January 2006)

Conveyor roll-end bearing units withstand heat

Designed for conveyors operating in high temperatures, conveyor roll-end bearing assemblies can be used where dry running is required, or where applying lubricant is difficult.  Brochure Available 

News from FTL Seals Technology (25 January 2006)

Force gauge system checks toy parts

 User Application Article  Giftware supplier is using a force gauge system to test their range of plush toys to meet BS EN 71.1:1998 (Safety of Toys - Part 1: Mechanical and Physical Properties).  Brochure Available 

News from Mecmesin (25 January 2006)

MMMA handbook is available free at MACH show

The MMMA will be launching their new website and redesigned Members' Handbook at MACH 2006 and will be available 'free of charge' to visitors to the stand.

News from Metalforming Machinery Makers Association (25 January 2006)

Easy to use data logger software released

Enhanced TrendReader Standard 2 Software for ACR SmartReader data loggers provides connectivity with data management yet it is extremely easy to use.

News from JDL (Just Data Loggers) (25 January 2006)

3D data format reference to be published

UGS plans to publish a reference to the latest version of the JT data format to enable product visualisation, collaboration and data sharing for the millions of end users.

News from Siemens PLM Software (25 January 2006)

Manufacturing medical devices - interactive event

Medical device design and manufacturing challenges form an interactive networking event designed to provide answers to the range of materials requiring to be worked.

News from Octo Media (25 January 2006)

Metalworking lubricants range to be expanded

Following the acquisition of Croda Chemicals International's rolling fluid and production businesses by Shell UK, Shell lubricants companies are to expand metalworking fluids.  Brochure Available 

News from Shell Lubricants (25 January 2006)

CNC tool grinder revolutionises tool management

 User Application Article  CNC tool grinder is at the heart of far-reaching changes in the way an UK aircraft equipment manufacturer supplies tooling to its extensive onsite production and manufacturing operations.

News from Koerber Schleifring UK (25 January 2006)

Maintenance-free belt drive positions small loads

A belt drive allows fast positioning of small loads, is maintenance-free and dirt resistant and has a hard anodised aluminium profile that is corrosion free, quiet and lightweight.  Brochure Available 

News from Igus UK (25 January 2006)

Welding unit suits mould repair work

Suited to mould repairing welding tasks, a welding unit with a range of welding functions - including pulse modes - keeps workpiece burns, shrinkage and distortion to a minimum.

News from Engis (UK) (25 January 2006)

Terminal controls press, feeder and system

A multi terminal feeder Control System combines control of the power press, servo roll feed and line administration so that the operator has one control terminal.

News from SMV Presses (UK) (25 January 2006)

SS robot delivered to dairy packing unit

 User Application Article  German robotics manufacturer has supplied its first stainless steel robot into North America to be used in a dairy's case packing process in order to increase production.  Brochure Available 

News from KUKA Automation + Robotics (25 January 2006)

UK precision engineering fights back with Internet

 User Application Article  East Anglian precision engineering company is competing strongly with the Far East by making use of the Internet, ensuring its message gets across through powerful search engines.

News from Acro Precision Technology (25 January 2006)

Bishop Cavanagh selects BT Radianz

 User Application Article  Bishop Cavanagh selects BT Radianz to launch an industry specific outsourcing solution for international banks

News from BT Global Services (25 January 2006)

Raising expertise and standards for e-learning

Leadership in the application of technologies to learning and theory relating to e-learning in the workplace are just two of the benefits of being a member of the eLearning Network (ELN)

News from eLearning Network (25 January 2006)

Most Rugged Mobile Computer introduced

According to recent research, mobile device failure frequently is a result of organisations deploying devices that are not suitable or rugged enough for the environments in which they are used.

News from Intermec Technologies (25 January 2006)

JJTEK Hosting Launches New Email Package

JJTEK Hosting, a division of JJTEK Computers Limited, has launched a new email package.

News from JJTEK Computers (25 January 2006)

Mipsis Document management solutions

Mipsis Document Management Software readily provides automation of collaboration, document flow, and business processes in your workplace.

News from MRA Technologies (25 January 2006)

Vmux Family of Optimisation Solutions

A-bis and A-ter Gateway Maximises Bandwidth Efficiency over Ethernet/IP/MPLS Packet-Switched Networks or TDM-based Transport.

News from RAD Data Communications (25 January 2006)

New approaches and tools from Trainer1

Visitors to this year's Learning Technologies exhibition can discover the latest application of e-learning technologies at the "Workflow Learning Centre"

News from Trainer1 (25 January 2006)

Bentley Showcases Unique Offerings

Bentley Systems is showcasing its unique offerings for engineering, procurement, and construction contractors (EPCs) and owner-operators that help them meet significant challenges  Brochure Available 

News from Bentley Systems (25 January 2006)

Bentley Signs Global Reseller Agreement With SAP

MySAP PLM Integration for Bentley Helps Connect Engineering and Enterprise Systems, Cuts Costs, Increases Efficiencies, Maximises Business Competitiveness  Brochure Available 

News from Bentley Systems (25 January 2006)

VIA 'Luke' CoreFusion

VIA 'Luke' CoreFusion Processing 1G/800/533 MHz, Couples with VT8237R, 2 GB DDR SO-DIMM SDRAM

News from Taiwan Commate Computer Inc (25 January 2006)

New VIA Technology Innovation Centre in Mumbai

India Innovation Centre a major step towards VIA's Intrepid Computing vision to deliver affordable and accessible computing "to the next one billion people" across the developing world

News from VIA Technologies (25 January 2006)

Continued Dramatic Growth in 2005

National Awards, Innovative Products, Continued Global Expansion, Prestigious New Customers and Business Partnerships Contribute to Strong Performance

News from Exstream Software (25 January 2006)

ARM-based processors supported in design suite

Altium supports a range of discrete 32-bit ARM-based processors in Altium Designer 6.0, the latest version of its unified electronic product development system.

News from Altium (25 January 2006)

Viscosity and texture catalogue

The new 2006 Brookfield Viscosity and Texture Catalogue is packed with information about Brookfield's extensive range of Viscometers, Rheometers and Texture Analysers.

News from Brookfield Viscometers (25 January 2006)

Machinery causes injuries and lost working days

In 2004/05, 7 million working days were lost due to injury within the workplace.

News from BSI British Standards (25 January 2006)

Testing of materials to Waste Acceptance Criteria

Ceram's Testing and Environmental Division has 'come to the rescue' of companies lost in the maze of landfill legislation, by providing testing of materials to the Waste Acceptance Criteria.

News from Ceram (25 January 2006)

Molecular characterisation of nanomaterials

Horiba Jobin Yvon has introduced the LabRAM Raman/PL microscope configuration designed to provide everything needed for molecular characterisation of nanomaterials on one bench top system.

News from Horiba Jobin Yvon (25 January 2006)

Particle size reduction monitored throughout

 User Application Article  Using Malvern's Mastersizer 2000 particle size analyzer, a leading ink-jet ink maker has succeeded for the first time in monitoring particle size reduction throughout the entire milling process.

News from Malvern Instruments (25 January 2006)

Bromate determination in drinking water

 Technical Background Article  A low cost ion chromatography method to determine bromate in drinking waters using EPA Method 326.0 that achieves part per trillion sensitivity is described by Metrohm.  Brochure Available 

News from Metrohm UK (25 January 2006)

CADCAM in China with local presence

Missler Software has just recently set up a direct local presence in China with the establishment of Missler Software China.

News from Missler Software (25 January 2006)

Drives, motors setup and motion programming

Technosoft has introduced EasyMotion Studio, a new software platform, designed for drives/motors setup and motion programming.

News from Technosoft (25 January 2006)

Advanced electrical testing meets compliance

 User Application Article  Advanced electrical test technology is helping a market-leading manufacturer meet international compliance standards across a diverse range of industrial products.  Brochure Available 

News from Clare Instruments (25 January 2006)

Flexible, Welded Bags In Boxes From Machine

Anchor Plastics Machinery, in partnership with Kiefel, has just introduced to the UK the Kiefel Bag in Box machine.

News from Anchor Plastics Machinery (25 January 2006)

Domino Printing Sciences Plc Financial Results

From the Preliminary Statement for the year ended 31 October 2005 further sales and profit growth

News from Domino Printing Sciences plc (25 January 2006)

Fire and Rescue Service is given help

Laerdal Medical donates life-saving equipment to Essex Fire and Rescue Service's UKFSSART Team.

News from Laerdal Medical (25 January 2006)

Motor starter applications resolved quickly

Easy-to-use Starter Selection Tool will enable electrical designers, plant engineers, electrical contractors and wholesalers to quickly resolve motor starter applications.

News from Moeller Electric (24 January 2006)

Guide details double-block-and-bleed manifolds

A guide to compact double-block-and-bleed manifolds for connecting process instrumentation that reduce the potential number of leak paths compared with fabricated assemblies.  Brochure Available 

News from Parker Instrumentation (24 January 2006)

Fine turn and grind centre redesigned

A vertical fine machining center has an improved design for chip removal and a new cover for the working area and a retracting guard for the hydrostatically driven X-axis slides.

News from Koerber Schleifring UK (24 January 2006)

How to optimise centreless grinding process

Mikrosa has launched an innovation campaign to optimise the centerless grinding process and includes an extension to the company's existing comprehensive operator software.

News from Koerber Schleifring UK (24 January 2006)

Surface and profile grinders ensure precision

 User Application Article  Seven surface and profile grinding machines perform complex sequences of movements, which can only be executed using kinetic components that guarantee the highest precision.

News from Koerber Schleifring UK (24 January 2006)

Profile grinder saves costs on 'difficult' metals

Profile grinding machine brings rapid stroke grinding and high-speed grinding to minimise heat input to the workpiece and lower grinding tool costs - particuarly for 'exotic' alloys.

News from Koerber Schleifring UK (24 January 2006)

Variable speed drive range power increased

Mitsubishi Electric has expanded its F700 series of variable speed drives for electric motors with 15 larger sizes up to 530kW to cover virtually every likely use.  Brochure Available 

News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (24 January 2006)

Weld purge dam materials meet nuclear needs

Weld purge dam material from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques meets nuclear requirements as it contains less than 10 ppm of sodium content - well below limits set.  Brochure Available 

News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (24 January 2006)

Interfaces convert fieldbus/Ethernet data

Compact DIN-rail mounting miface interfaces convert Profibus-DP, InterBus, CANopen or Ethernet TCP/IP data into electrically isolated RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 serial data.

News from Metrix Electronics (24 January 2006)

Latest technology carbide tooling launched

Sintered carbide cutting tools, including the latest CVD coating technology, a novel parting and grooving system and high performance CVD milling system will be shown at MACH 2006.

News from Ceratizit UK (24 January 2006)

Compliance approach takes the risk out of RoHS

Farnell InOne is now offering nearly twice as many SKUs under the 'RoHS Trusted' BSI Kitemark when compared with its nearest competitor, says the company.

News from Farnell (24 January 2006)

Meeting RoHS/WEEE/ELV compliance for Al parts

Totally inorganic, non-chrome passivate, using the same application methods and parameters as the traditional yellow chromates, meets ROHS, WEEE and ELV directives.  Brochure Available 

News from MacDermid (24 January 2006)

Laser marker/engraver is flexible, low-cost

Low-cost laser marking and engraving system can be used for 2D markings and for 3D engraving work and large swing doors mean large workpieces can be processed.

News from Foba Technology + Services (24 January 2006)

Tunnel gate insert avoids gate vestiges

An innovative tunnel gate insert reduces the time and cost necessary to design and build injection moulds for parts, which must be absolutely free of gate vestiges.

News from DMS Diemould Service (24 January 2006)

Owners must have building energy usage assessed

Under a forthcoming EU Directive, owners and operators of commercial properties will be required to carry out a professional energy rating assessment of their premises.

News from Utility Auditing (24 January 2006)

Invotec to sell Athena hot runners in UK, Ireland

Athena Controls, suppliers of hot runner systems and panel controllers have appointed Invotec Solutions as sole UK and Eire distributor for its complete range.

News from Invotec Solutions (24 January 2006)

Panel and bag filters chosen for car plant

 User Application Article  Car engine production facility is to be supplied with a range of panel and bag filters for 80 air conditioning units located within the 170,000m2 factory.

News from Jasun Filtration (24 January 2006)

CNC sliding head lathe ousts five cam automatics

Within six weeks of acquiring A J Clarke (Automatic Machinists), Unicut Precision has ordered a new CNC sliding head lathe to replace five traditional cam automatics.

News from Unicut Precision (24 January 2006)

'Mini-moulder' helps beat off Far East competition

 User Application Article  Cleanroom compatible, compact injection moulder's excellent cycle time, low scrap rate, fast set up and colour change times enabled UK moulder to beat Far East competition.  Brochure Available 

News from MCP Tooling Technologies (24 January 2006)

Twin-spindle CNC lathe is attractively priced

Equipped with C- and Y-axis plus 12 driven tools, a twin-spindle CNC slant bed lathe - built to Japanese quality - is being offered in the UK at at Taiwanese machine prices.

News from Ward CNC Machinery (24 January 2006)

One insert to turn ISO P25 general steel

Among a new range of inserts will be a coated carbide insert grade, to provide a single insert choice for machining in the widely varying ISO P25 general steel turning application area.

News from Sandvik Coromant UK (24 January 2006)

Chucks clamp turn and bore tools hydraulically

Among the major new tooling products introduced at MACH 2006 was a revolutionary VDI hydraulic clamping chucking system for turning and boring.

News from Gewefa UK (24 January 2006)

CAD/CAM HSM software capbilities expanded

Additional and upgraded features - including 5-axis high-speed machining and expanded tool library - will be introduced by a CAD/CAM software supplier at MACH 2006.

News from Vero International Software (24 January 2006)

IFOMIND - a robot with the power to reason

The imminence of the robot age draws even closer as IFOMIND scoops 2005 prize for Progress towards Machine Intelligence, sponsored by Electrolux.

News from Electrolux (24 January 2006)

CAD-embedded simulation for STAR-CD and STAR-CCM+

CD-adapco announces the release of the STAR-CAD Gateways V4.02

News from CD-adapco (24 January 2006)

3D XML technologies integrated with IBM workplace

Fostering innovation and helping to accelerate decision-making by opening 3D collaboration to the extended enterprise

News from Dassault Systemes (24 January 2006)

Pantek runs Irish Hardware Solution Days

Pantek and Advantech, a partnership that offers a complete range of Industrial Automation computer hardware and software solutions, host a series of free solution events in Ireland.

News from SolutionsPT (24 January 2006)

Worldwide Partnership Agreement with F1 in Schools

UGS Demonstrates Commitment to Developing Future Engineers. Worldwide challenge encourages 11-18 year-olds to design a model race car using UGS' Solid Edge software.

News from Siemens PLM Software (24 January 2006)

UGS and PLM World Merge Conferences

UGS and PLM World Merge NX, Teamcenter, Tecnomatix and Solid Edge User Conferences to Create the Industry's Largest PLM User Community.

News from Siemens PLM Software (24 January 2006)

30% Of companies at risk

 Technical Background Article  In the wake of the devastating Buncefield oil depot fire in Hemel Hempstead, Version One has researched the views of senior personnel from 100 UK organisations.

News from Version One (24 January 2006)

Chromatography data for pharmaceutical quality

Agilent Technologies has announced the release of Cerity CDS A.02.03, a dedicated chromatography data system for pharmaceutical quality assurance/quality control laboratories.

News from Agilent Technologies Europe (24 January 2006)

FPGA-to-board integration barriers eliminated

Altium Designer 6.0 strengthens support for FPGA-PCB co-design and allows engineers to make full use of FPGAs as a system platform, and simplify the integration of large-scale FPGAs.

News from Altium (24 January 2006)

Portability across software execution platforms

Altium Designer 6.0, the latest version of its unified electronic product development system, includes full support for embedded designs using the Xilinx MicroBlaze FPGA-based soft processor.

News from Altium (24 January 2006)

Testing and monitoring for mobile operators

Argo Interactive has announced the acquisition of ACTeSys for a cash deal of $4m for all the share capital of the company.

News from Argogroup (24 January 2006)

Endoscope hire for remote visual inspection

 User Application Article  Repairs and reinforcement work costing in excess of £200k has been specified following remote visual inspection of the walls at Holy Trinity Church in the village of Penn Street, Buckinghamshire.

News from Ashtead Technology Rentals (24 January 2006)

High resolution analysis with particle analyser

Carl Zeiss Particle Analyser is a complete application solution for fast, high resolution analysis and documentation of particulates during quality assessment.

News from Carl Zeiss (24 January 2006)

Microsystems for linear or rotating movement

EMS (Electro Mechanical Systems) is able to offer solutions to customers who need mechanical microsystems that control linear or rotating movement.  Brochure Available 

News from EMS (24 January 2006)

Thermal imaging cameras help detect bird flu

Flir Systems has announced that it has received orders for thermal imaging cameras for use in detecting fever, which is a possible indicator of infectious diseases, including avian flu.  Brochure Available 

News from Flir Systems (24 January 2006)

Machine vision camera is affordable with 1.4 MPs

The JAI CV-A1, an affordable 1.4-Megapixel (1392 H x 1040 V) CCD machine vision camera, features small size, analog output, and set-up via RS-232C.

News from JAI (24 January 2006)

Recruitment company appointments

NES - the specialist technical and engineering recruitment company - has announced the appointment of Lee Knowles and Duncan Pike as Company Directors.

News from NES Group (24 January 2006)

Liquid flowmeter readings captured automatically

Flow rate readings from the v:kit liquid flowmeter from NLG Analytical can now be captured automatically using the auto_flow feature in v:kit2 for HPLC.

News from NLG Analytical (24 January 2006)

Infection control team awards

£6,500 in prizes are being awarded for the winning teams in the 2005/2006 Oxoid Infection Control Team of the Year Awards - closing date 31 January 2006.  Brochure Available 

News from Oxoid (24 January 2006)

Automatic flow control valve regulates gas, liquid

The Platon Flostat from Roxspur Measurement + Control is an automatic flow control valve that regulates gas or liquid flow in a pipeline to a pre-set value, despite typical line pressure variations.

News from Roxspur Measurement and Control (24 January 2006)

Stream selector delivers representative samples

The latest addition to Swagelok's broad product line is the new Swagelok SSV series stream selector system, which delivers a representative sample from multiple sample streams to a single analyzer.

News from Swagelok (24 January 2006)

Postdoctoral position for speciation analysis

Thermo Electron has strengthened its market leading position in speciation applications with the sponsorship of a postdoctoral scientist, Dr Shona McSheehy.

News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) (24 January 2006)

Worldwide Orders For Packaging Equipment

Aetna UK has announced that Dimac, part of the Aetna Group, has won a series of worldwide orders for machinery from its range of packaging equipment.

News from Aetna UK (24 January 2006)

University's New Packaging Course For Business

The University of Greenwich in London is launching its first certificate in packaging course.

News from University of Greenwich (24 January 2006)

Press-To-Close Zipper For Premium Ice Cubes

 User Application Article  Blue Keld, a British provider of bottled natural mineral water and spring water ice cubes, has introduced one of the first resealable ice packages in the UK.

News from Zip-Pak (24 January 2006)

Sales/customer support team strengthened

HRS has strengthened the sales and customer support team with the appointment of Tom McClure and Pam Yates as account manager and sales executive for the North of England.  Brochure Available 

News from Jobshop (24 January 2006)

Aetna / Dimac team continue to make serious impact

Aetna UK have announced that Dimac, part of the Aetna Group, have won a series of important worldwide orders from blue chip customers, for machinery from their wide range of end packaging equipment.

News from Aetna UK (24 January 2006)

Detectamet safety knives have stainless blades

E-Components and Chains (ECC) is launching an exciting new range of Detectamet SK series metal-detectable plastic safety knives.

News from E-Components and Chains (24 January 2006)

Load cell complies with hygiene regulations

A load cell is believed to be the first to be completely compliant with the stringent hygiene regulations of the food and beverage industry, to ease systems qualification and validation.  Brochure Available 

News from Sartorius UK (23 January 2006)

Guidance revised on use of moving machinery

In 2004/05, 7 million working days were lost in the UK owing to injury within the workplace, many of these were machine related and could have been avoided.

News from BSI Product Services (23 January 2006)

Unit Eight Components is Global Supply Service

As of 1st January 2006 Unit Eight has become Global Supply Service, since Cyclops Electronics Group acquired it, and will make investments and increase the range of services.

News from Global Supply Services (23 January 2006)

Power tool batteries' performance extended 40%

Metabo has introduced new lithium-ion batteries for its cordless power tools, and offer 40% higher performance and 40% less weight than traditional rechargeable batteries.

News from Metabo (23 January 2006)

System handles American 'Super Sacks'

Bag handling system is designed for the 'Super Sack' handling needs of America's industries to handle raw materials or finished products throughout processing and general engineering.

News from Neuhaus (23 January 2006)

UV adhesives bonds polypropylene to aluminium

An ultra-violet adhesive and associated curing system for bonding polypropylene to coated aluminum offers several advantages including rapid curing and very strong bonding.

News from Synchron (23 January 2006)

CAM module brings 4/5-axis machining advantages

CAM module allows a wide variety of manufacturing facilities to take advantage of 4/5-axis machines that provide greater productivity, equipment flexibility and quality.

News from Geometric Technologies (23 January 2006)

Lubricants and fluids change to save GBP 500,000

 User Application Article  With thirteen central systems on a new engine line, it is estimated that a dramatic reduction in production fluids use and waste will save and automotive plant GBP 500,000 a year.

News from Castrol UK (23 January 2006)

Arburg opens representative office in Austria

German injection moulding machine and systems manufacturer Arburg opened its own representative office in Austria in order to support the local market.

News from Arburg (23 January 2006)

Maxcor acquires Ex-Cell-O machine tool company

The German Industrie-Werke Karlsruhe has announced the sale of machine tool builder Ex-Cell-O Group to Maxcor, USA, a privately held investment and operating firm.

News from Metalworking Insiders Report (23 January 2006)

No need to wait for CNC automatics to 'warm up'

A CNC function is to be introduced to Tornos CNC automatics that pre-heats the machines before commencing the machining of high accuracy components.

News from Tornos Technologies (23 January 2006)

Customised hot runners extend low pressure moulder

 User Application Article  Manufacturer of hot runner systems for injection-molding has developed customised hot runner systems to enable the production of large size plastics pallets on low-pressure equipment.

News from Synventive Molding Solutions (23 January 2006)

Awkwardly shaped parts are readily shot blasted

A higher capacity shot blasting system can accommodate bulky and awkwardly shaped components and metal fabrications in its spacious blast chamber.  Brochure Available 

News from Guyson International (23 January 2006)

Autodesk names president and CEO

CEO Carol Bartz is to assume role of executive chairman at Autodesk and also has been appointed to the company's expanded Board of directors, effective immediately.

News from Autodesk (23 January 2006)

Low-noise DC motors are flexible in use

Competitively-priced DC motors cover the range from one to 11W to bring quality, longevity, flexibility and low-noise benefits in applications demanding round-the-clock reliability.  Brochure Available 

News from Crouzet (23 January 2006)

Private manufacturers face bleak midwinter

A survey has revealed that the looming gas crisis threatening to engulf British industry this winter will put enormous strain on small to medium-sized manufacturers.

News from Forum of Private Business (23 January 2006)

Gas price hike boosts steam boiler hire in UK

With gas prices for UK businesses rising by 44.9% last month, more companies are considering hiring diesel-fuelled high pressure steam boilers instead of generating in-house.

News from Watkins Hire (23 January 2006)

CAM software company sets up in China

Already selling TopSolid CAM software in China since 2002, Missler Software has just recently set up a direct local presence in China with the establishment of Missler Software China.

News from Missler Software (23 January 2006)

Large diecastings machined at higher speeds

 User Application Article  Die-casting company has identified what it believes to be the best large-capacity, light-duty horizontal machining centre for machining the larger die-castings more efficiently.

News from Whitehouse Machine Tools (23 January 2006)

Multi-channel input/output card is for MIMO

Latest high speed Virtex-4 based multi-channel input/output cards are specifically targeted at advanced multiple input/multiple output (MIMO) technologies.  Brochure Available 

News from Kane Computing (23 January 2006)

Software platform makes motion control friendly

A software platform with built-in motion controller, designed for drives/motors setup and motion programming, executes complex motion without requiring an external controller.

News from Technosoft (23 January 2006)

Software company cited as strong performer

Forrester Wave Information Quality Software market evaluation, an independent technology research company has named Similarity Systems as a 'strong performer'.

News from Similarity Systems (23 January 2006)

Schleifring reports most successful EMO in years

German grinding machine tool group, Koerber Schleifring, reports above average sales, having achieved the largest number of orders since the Group started exhibiting at trade shows.

News from Koerber Schleifring UK (23 January 2006)

Grinding machine tool Group to grow

Acquisition of Walter has contributed to a 28% rise in turnover for the German Koerber Schleifring Group, which hopes to achieve above-average growth in 2006 as well.

News from Koerber Schleifring UK (23 January 2006)

Make a carbide step drill in three stages

 User Application Article  Usually the making of step drill out of tungsten carbide is a complex task, but it can be done in three elegant and economical steps, thanks to teamwork in a grinding technology group.

News from Koerber Schleifring UK (23 January 2006)

PLC-controlled workstation helps train students

 User Application Article  Tresham Institute has recently installed a Festo PLC-controlled workstation to provide 'hands-on' training for students pursuing higher education courses in engineering.  Brochure Available 

News from Festo (23 January 2006)

Improving China's CNC machine tool capabilities

With the rapid growth in China's installed base of CNC machine tools, there is expected to be high levels of interest in products that improve the machines' operating capabilities.  Brochure Available 

News from Renishaw (23 January 2006)

Ansmann appoints Phoenix Electronics Distribution

Ansmann Energy has appointed Phoenix Electronics as their specialist OEM Stocking Distributor for Alkaline, Lithium, Lithium Ion, NiCd and NiMH cells/packs.

News from Phoenix Electronics Distribution (23 January 2006)

Joint marketing to boost network device sales

NEC Electronics Corporation and Siemens have agreed to collaborate on the Enhanced Real Time Ethernet Controller series of graded family Ethernet controllers.

News from Siemens Automation and Drives (23 January 2006)

Fibre-optic connector introduces 'plug and play'

Push-Pull fibre-optic connector which integrates a standard LC fibre-optic connector into Harting's Push-Pull housing, brings 'plug and play' connectivity to industrial environments.

News from Harting (23 January 2006)

Side entry oxygen/acetylene regulators introduced

Multi-stage regulators for use with side entry gas cylinders are suitable for use with oxygen and acetylene and incorporate the highest level of safety standards.  Brochure Available 

News from BIG (23 January 2006)

Rapra conferences set for more growth

Rapra Technology, Europe's leading polymer research and test centre, is set for further growth this year according to projections from the company.

News from Smithers Rapra (23 January 2006)

Profil wins EUR 500,000 fastener system order

Pierce fastening technology specialist has won a EUR 500,000 contract to supply Swindon Pressings with fasteners and automated installation equipment for use on the next BMW Mini.  Brochure Available 

News from Profil UK (23 January 2006)

Special web site launched for medical exhibition

Full details of a company's metrology products are given in a Web site to help visitors in their planning for the Medical Design and Manufacturing show in the USA.  Brochure Available 

News from Renishaw (23 January 2006)

Mori Seiki to sponsor ESPRIT World Conference

Mori Seiki has agreed to be a primary sponsor of the ESPRIT World Conference for the third consecutive year and Dr Masahiko Mori is scheduled to be a keynote speaker.  Brochure Available 

News from DP Technology (23 January 2006)

Precision pressure calibrator automated

An automated high accuracy precision pressure calibrator measures and controls across a wide range of pressures in transmitters, transducers, pressure relief valves, gauges and switches.

News from Calibration Dynamics (23 January 2006)

Front-wheel drive forklifts work in less space

Large range of front-wheel drive fork lift trucks are being offered at lower prices that will match high-end reach trucks and will operate in narrower isles.

News from Translift Bendi (23 January 2006)

Desoldering pump is compressed air driven

Compressed air driven desoldering pump allows two or four tools to be used at the same time and provide excellent engineering specifications control.

News from JBC Industrias (23 January 2006)

Colortrac announces SmartLF Cx range

Colortrac announces SmartLF Cx range of large format technical document scanners

News from Colortrac (23 January 2006)

Norbord mobilise sales team with msuite

 User Application Article  CommonTime mSuite offered a flexible future-proof wireless email software solution, specifically engineered for Lotus Notes.

News from CommonTime (23 January 2006)

Link Between Migration Software and PC Sales

An Independent Study Reveals That Laplink PCmover Can Increase PC Sales.

News from Laplink Software (23 January 2006)

New Software to Prevent Internet Identity Theft

Laplink Draws on 23 Years of Connectivity Innovation to Create PCdefense and Fill the Gaps in Online Security.

News from Laplink Software (23 January 2006)

Data protection for SAP implementations

SonaSafe Backup/Recovery and Disaster Recovery software provides cost effective data protection for SAP implementations

News from SonaSoft Corporation (23 January 2006)

Trillium Software recognised as a market leader

Report states Trillium Software 'best-in-class' in global data processing; Trillium Software receives highest rank for 'Current Offering' and 'Market Presence'.

News from Trillium Software (23 January 2006)

Real-Time Intelligence at the Source

Now you can have high-speed, real-time data collection, and store/access data locally in a module for your ControlLogix platform.

News from ProSoft (23 January 2006)

JETCAM celebrates 20 years of success

CAD/CAM and automation products provider, Jetcam International, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2006 thanks to the continuing success of its CAD/CAM and automation software.

News from Jetcam International (23 January 2006)

Bibliographic tool for managing references

Adept Scientific has announced the development of EndNote Web from Thomson ResearchSoft, a Web-based bibliographic tool for managing and citing references easily.  Brochure Available 

News from Adept Scientific (23 January 2006)

Full-bridge motor driver integrated circuit

The new A1441 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a full-bridge motor driver integrated circuit designed to drive single-phase, low-voltage bipolar brushless DC motors.

News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (23 January 2006)

Accreditation for mould operative

Avenue Mould Solutions' analyst Andrew Hodson is celebrating his recent success at being the very first person in the UK and Ireland to have achieved Moldflow Silver Level Accreditation.

News from Avenue Mould (23 January 2006)

Award for smart indicator lights

Banner Engineering has received the 2005 Control Engineering Editors' Choice Award for its EZ-LIGHT smart indicator lights.

News from Banner Engineering (23 January 2006)

Confocal laser scanning microscopes

The LSM 5 DUO combines two award-winning confocal laser scanning microscopes, the LSM 510 META and LSM 5 LIVE, to form a single state-of-the-art instrument.

News from Carl Zeiss (23 January 2006)

Titration touch control saves need for computer

In many QC and process control laboratories unskilled staff are often asked to perform analytical tests on instruments that even the most skilled operators would find difficult to use.  Brochure Available 

News from Metrohm UK (23 January 2006)

Dedicated robotic fluoride analyser

Metrohm has produced an off-the-shelf, dedicated robotic fluoride analyser.  Brochure Available 

News from Metrohm UK (23 January 2006)

Shortlisting for engineering recruitment

Specialist technical and engineering recruitment company, NES has been short listed as a finalist in The Onrec Awards, 2006.

News from NES Group (23 January 2006)

Analysis of explosive residues and accelerants

Thermo Electron has announced the GC and GC/MS solutions specifically designed to increase productivity when performing forensic analysis of explosive residues and accelerants in arson studies.

News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Chromatography) (23 January 2006)

Digital multimeter for bench or system apps

TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) has redesigned its Model 1906 digital multimeter to utilise the company's new 2U high bench-top case for which an optional rack-mount kit is available.

News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (23 January 2006)

Averaging oxygen analyser is robust and reliable

The new O2Mation Model AV550 from Yokogawa is an averaging oxygen analyser designed for use in large fossil fuel burning processes such as power stations.

News from Yokogawa UK (23 January 2006)

Portable printer has many flexible options

Battery operated thermal printer is ultra lightweight, compact and durable and provides wireless connectivity with a specially designed IrDA interface.

News from Extech Instruments (23 January 2006)

Synventive customizes complex hot runner system

Synventive Molding Solutions developed customized hot runner systems for AVK Plastics to enable the production of large size plastics pallets on low-pressure injection molding equipment.

News from Synventive Molding Solutions (23 January 2006)

Second Spiror 400HP for Alcoa in Banbury

Aetna UK have been awarded a second contract to supply a Spiror 400HP to leading aluminium extruder, Alcoa at their factory in Banbury.

News from Aetna UK (23 January 2006)

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