News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 29 January
to Saturday 4 February 2006
National Instruments celebrates 30th anniversary
Global virtual instrumentation pioneer celebrates its 30th year since inception and 20th year since the creation of NI LabVIEW, the company's 'flagship' graphical programming software. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 3 February 2006)
Balancing systems maker names South German agent
Following the appointment of Ilg and Sulzberger Werkzeugmaschinen as Schmitt Europe's South German agent, the company's sales of balancing and vibration control systems are set for more growth. Brochure Available
News from Schmitt Europe ( 3 February 2006)
EPREP labels to replace engraved plates
EPREP labels replace engraved and plotted plates for electrical components, cabinets, push-buttons and signal lights and offers improved print quality and durability. Brochure Available
News from Brady Lab ( 3 February 2006)
Dynamic braking resistors can have thermal cut-out
Dynamic braking resistors for continuous operation use vitreous enamelled resistors and are suitable for inverters and drives covering a wide range of industrial and engineering applications.
News from Pentagon Electrical Products ( 3 February 2006)
Improved UV protection bag has lower cost
An improved UV protection bag has a co-extruded, multi-layer film that offers very good protection against UV light and is available at a lower cost with better 'imprintability' for barcodes. Brochure Available
News from Automated Packaging Systems ( 3 February 2006)
High-speed tablet counter has 16 tracks/head
High-speed tablet counter that features 16 tracks on each of four filling heads can fill up to 220 bottles per minute and increases productivity for large-count bottles by 30 to 40%.
News from NJM/CLI ( 3 February 2006)
NW UK region reduces manufacturing jobs slide
North West UK region has also been successfully flattening out the decline in manufacturing jobs over recent years and leads the country in terms of turnover - GBP 59 billion per year.
News from Manufacturing Institute ( 3 February 2006)
XYZ Machine Tools expands sales team
Jonathan Weston in his new sales role with XYZ Machine Tools describes his appointment to XYZ's 14-strong sales and applications/training team as: "A great opportunity to move forward." Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools ( 3 February 2006)
Integrated CAD/CAM halves design, production time
User Application Article Integrated CAD/CAM at a machine manufacturer has reduced design and production times by more than 50% and manual programming of CNC machines is now fully eliminated.
News from Missler Software ( 3 February 2006)
American Sensor Technologies moves HQ
American Sensor Technologies, a US manufacturer of state-of-the-art, MEMS-based pressure sensors, differentials, switches and digital gauges, has expanded its corporate headquarters.
News from American Sensor Technologies ( 3 February 2006)
On-line water analyser is highly accurate
On-line total organic carbon analyser is designed for continuous on-line monitoring of organics in ultrapure water for pharmaceutical, microelectronics, and power applications.
News from GE Analytical Instruments ( 3 February 2006)
Nesting software improves material usage by 15%
User Application Article Automotive cab fabricator has achieved material utilisation improvements of around 15% with SigmaNEST software that also automatically generates cutting times for four CNC laser profilers.
News from SigmaTEK Europe ( 3 February 2006)
Counting scales combine accuracy, durability
Advancing accuracy, durability and portability into one practical design, counting scales feature and internal counting resolution of 1:600,000 and offer economical and cost-effective counting.
News from Ohaus Corporation ( 3 February 2006)
Infrared pyrometer measures down to 100 deg C
Latest device in a range of non contact temperature measurement pyrometers is a low temperature, short wavelength, fibre optic pyrometer for the measurement of low emissivity materials.
News from Impac Infrared ( 3 February 2006)
Multi-axis machining increases competivity
Machining centre, which features simultaneous five-axis control and a 12,000 rev/min spindle offers the capability to machine multiple faces and complex shapes in a single set-up. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK ( 3 February 2006)
Hopper feeder spreads alumina on steel plates
Dual drive spreading dosing feeder with hopper spreads alumina on steel plates at feed rates varying from 3.5ft3 per hour to 100ft3 per hour as they pass under it on a roller conveyor.
News from JVI Vibratory Equipment ( 3 February 2006)
Advanced gas regulator satisfies BS EN ISO 2503
An advanced gas pressure regulator, developed to meet a wide range of applications, meets the requirements of Standard BS EN ISO 2503 and combines remarkable reliability with unparalleled safety. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products ( 3 February 2006)
CNC grinders to satisfy special inserts demand
The installation of two additional high technology CNC insert grinding machines is set to significantly increase the capability to manufacture 'special' tooling insert geometries at Horn UK.
News from Horn Cutting Tools ( 3 February 2006)
Stereo viewers have long working distance
'Eyepieceless' stereo viewers provide operators with a long working distance and a large depth of field for quick an easy tasks like the inspection and deburring of machined components. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering ( 3 February 2006)
Variable pitch milling cutters cut steels faster
Milling cutters' variable pitch geometry and tough sub-micron grain carbide coating of HV hardness 3600 allow cutting speeds of up to 250m/min and feedrates up to 0.55mm/tooth when cutting steel. Brochure Available
News from WNT (UK) ( 3 February 2006)
Modular MIG/MAG welder makes root passes
A modular three-phase 230/440V MIG/MAG welding system includes software that provides easy control of root closure, for ferrous and stainless steel pipe root passes where MMA is currently employed.
News from Kemppi (UK) ( 3 February 2006)
Lightweight welding inverters are easy to use
Two 'go anywhere' lightweight, simple to use, high power to weight ratio, single phase 230V MIG/MAG welding inverters can be used from either a mains supply or generator for on-site applications.
News from Kemppi (UK) ( 3 February 2006)
Miniature joints have high precision
High precision miniature joints, with an outer diameter as small as 8mm, suit miniature machinery, medical equipment, model making and many applications, in which space is restricted.
News from Belden ( 3 February 2006)
3DCS technology helps new Embraer 190
User Application Article Embraer successfully implements 3DCS tolerance simulation technology in the design of the custom made Live TV Radome used in the new Embraer 190 JetBlue Fleet.
News from Dimensional Control Systems ( 3 February 2006)
DCS awarded collaborative research grant
Dimensional Control Systems, the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and Illinois Institute of Technology - Chicago, have been awarded a collaborative research grant valued at approximately $500,000
News from Dimensional Control Systems ( 3 February 2006)
Digital Marketing Benchmark survey
Benchmark Your Digital marketing Activities Against Leading UK and European Brands
News from Knexus Community ( 3 February 2006)
Laplink Controller for Sony Ericsson and Nokia
Award winning remote control utility from Laplink now offers support for Windows Mobile, Palm and Symbian based devices
News from Laplink Software ( 3 February 2006)
Paradial selected for turn-key solution
All New Video to use Paradial RealTunnel Firewall/NAT, SIP Server and MCU and RealSIP Messenger for professional conferencing services
News from Paradial ( 3 February 2006)
Comprehensive anti-spyware SDKs
CounterSpy Gateway SDK continues to gain momentum among leading gateway providers
News from Sunbelt Software ( 3 February 2006)
Control system for gas platform helps expansion
User Application Article A new integrated ABB control system for a North Sea gas platform will help BP expand production and tap new sources of gas.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 3 February 2006)
Multi-purpose IR camera for thermal analysis
Available from Cedip Infrared Systems, the Jade Swir is a high sensitivity, multi-purpose IR camera for applications like thermal analysis, process control, IR radiometry/signature analysis, RandD. Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems ( 3 February 2006)
Text verification keeps software acceptable
User Application Article A major international pharmaceutical company has approved the TVT (text Verification Tool), offered by DVS Quality Solutions.
News from DVS Quality Solutions ( 3 February 2006)
Electronic dispensers for repetitive handling
Multipette stream and Multipette Xstream from Eppendorf are the first electronic dispensers to combine extreme ease of use with stylish design and a broad range of advanced features. Brochure Available
News from Eppendorf UK ( 3 February 2006)
Ethernet formats tested on same platform
Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering has announced the availability of a new software suite for its FTB-8510G Packet Blazer 10 Gigabit Ethernet test module.
News from EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering ( 3 February 2006)
Verification for Dual Polarisation Interferometry
Farfield Sensors has announced that the National Physical Laboratory has reported the full verification of the underlying theoretical basis for Farfield's Dual Polarisation Interferometry
News from Farfield Scientific ( 3 February 2006)
Multifunctional system tests conductive materials
Instron has introduced the ETMT 8800, a multifunctional test system developed in collaboration with the NPL, the UK's National Measurement Laboratory.
News from Instron ( 3 February 2006)
Vehicle suspension data acquisition is real time
The RoaDyn system from Kistler is used for real time, vehicle suspension data acquisition both on the test track and on public roads but, until now, has been suitable only for single tyre wheels.
News from Kistler Instruments ( 3 February 2006)
Chloride titration in cement with electrode
With the new 809 Titrando in conjunction with the Silver Titrode electrode, chloride titrations in cement is easy. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 3 February 2006)
Chemical engineering, validation, life sciences
Nes has launched its first ever customer newsletter - Nes Process - focusing on the chemical engineering, validation, life sciences, oil and gas, and manufacturing industries.
News from NES Group ( 3 February 2006)
Farfield's Dual Polarisation Interferometry
The National Physical Laboratory in the UK has recently completed and reported the full verification of the underlying theoretical basis for Farfield's Dual Polarisation Interferometry technology.
News from National Physical Laboratory ( 3 February 2006)
Spectrometers increase in sensitivity
Ocean Optics has recently been issued two new US Patents which will reinforce its lead in next generation spectrometer technology.
News from Ocean Optics ( 3 February 2006)
Lead free RoHS compliant products in catalogue
MC and Inductive Solutions are in the latest product catalogue of Wurth Elektronik.
News from Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show ( 3 February 2006)
Differential channel frequency waveform generator
Tabor Electronics announced that its Model WW1281 captured Honorable Mention in the "Test and Measurement" Best in Test 2006 awards.
News from Tabor Electronics ( 3 February 2006)
Nanomaterials and materials science programme
The Royal Microscopical Society (RMS) has confirmed the importance of nanomaterials and materials science in the scientific programme that begins on June 27th, 2006.
News from The Royal Microscopical Society ( 3 February 2006)
Digital oscilloscope for 500 MHz bandwidth
The new Yokogawa DL9040 SignalXplorer is a digital oscilloscope which sets new price/performance standards for the 500 MHz bandwidth market.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 3 February 2006)
Power over Ethernet Connector
Tyco Electronics MagRJ45 Power over Ethernet Connector Nominated for EDN Innovation Award Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics ( 3 February 2006)
Low Cost Product Topping Machine Uses Belt
A-tek Systems has launched what it claimed is a low cost product topping machine that can be used for pizzas, lasagne, pies, gateaux, and sandwiches, for example.
News from A-Tek Systems Ltd ( 3 February 2006)
Domino's New Division Stakes Claim On RFID Market
With the launch of its Integrated Solutions Group, Domino Printing Sciences believes it has signalled its intention to win a share of the worldwide market for product and traceability systems.
News from Domino Printing Sciences plc ( 3 February 2006)
Mobile gas detector provides temporary protection
The versatile new Detective Plus from Crowcon is a freestanding, transportable gas detector that provides reliable protection wherever there are short-term gas hazards, such as during plant shutdowns. Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments ( 3 February 2006)
Conveyor cuts container loading time by half
User Application Article Caljan Rite-Hite has supplied a Man Rider conveyor to Acco UK, enabling the company to safely and efficiently load and unload containers in around half the time that was previously required.
News from Caljan Rite-Hite ( 3 February 2006)
High temperature pipe purging systems offered
There is lately a significant growth in orders for purge systems capable of withstanding the higher temperatures used during pre-heating of welds to 300 deg C for 24h. Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques ( 2 February 2006)
Turning centre added to subcontract facility
User Application Article Although predominantly a user of CNC sliding head automatics, a machine shop recently purchased a Miyano BNJ-42SY turning centre to increase flexibility and respond to customer needs.
News from Miyano UK ( 2 February 2006)
Brochure details automatic lubrication systems
Updated brochure gives details of an automatic lubrication system, and focuses on its major benefits and also includes details of two recent additions to the Safematic range.
News from John Crane EAA ( 2 February 2006)
Displacement and position transducers described
Brochure describes displacement and position transducers, including short stroke and long stroke LVDTs and high temperature inductive, capacitive, magnetostrictive and draw-wire transducers. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 2 February 2006)
Ring track system carries heavy loads
A ring track system with a highly efficient driving mechanism, carries substantial loads and may be the only one available for arduous linear motion with an ability to support loads up to 40kN. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion ( 2 February 2006)
MMMA Pavilion stands booked at MACH 2006
The UK's Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association, which is supporting the 'Metalworking Village', has announced that two members will taking stands within the MMMA pavilion.
News from Metalforming Machinery Makers Association ( 2 February 2006)
Fastener strengthens machine frame system
A new fastener to join Line-8 aluminium profiles mitred at variable angles - using simple drilling jigs - has been introduced into the Item MB building kit system. Brochure Available
News from Machine Building Systems ( 2 February 2006)
Two-flute cutters provide high removal rates
User Application Article A large number of components machined by a contractor are complex parts from solid aluminium or plastics and fast metal removal rate is imperative, as provided by two-flute single-end cutters.
News from ITC Tooling ( 2 February 2006)
Cleaning specialist appoints UK representative
The Surface Alliance, one of the world's largest industrial component cleaning specialists, has appointed The Engineering Technology Group as sole UK representative.
News from Engineering Technology Group, The ( 2 February 2006)
UK companies act early to avoid high energy bills
UK companies whose energy contracts are up for renewal this Spring should shop around early to mitigate the impact of huge price rise - prices have risen by as much as 60% in the last year.
News from Utility Auditing ( 2 February 2006)
Laser light speeds up lable printing
Combining chemistry, substrate conversion and laser energy a system uses very low power laser light for the high speed printing of consistently stable information on primary packaging.
News from DataLase ( 2 February 2006)
CNC folds building and roof flashings quicker
CNC power operated sheet metal folding machines - available in various lengths up to 4m and different thickness capacities - have a user friendly touchscreen operation.
News from Bulldog Industrial Holdings Limited ( 2 February 2006)
Machine tool technology advances shown in Ukraine
Latest sensors and probes for raising the productivity of machine tools include a compact touch probe and tool recognition system for high-speed tool breakage detection. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 2 February 2006)
Metrology service accredited to ISO/IEC 17025
Mahr Federal's Scope of Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 by the USA's National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) has been expanded to include the company's Field Service Group.
News from Mahr Federal ( 2 February 2006)
Fastener Expo attracts machinery manufacturers
A number of fastener machinery manufacturers have contracted for exhibition space at the 10th Annual National Industrial Fastener Show/West to be held in Las Vegas, USA.
News from National Industrial Fastener Show ( 2 February 2006)
Gels brush on metal to provide speciality finishes
Brush-on antiquing and blackening gels provide fast, easy finishing of large surfaces of iron, steel, copper, brass and bronze parts without forming runs and drips or bleeding onto adjoining surfaces.
News from Birchwood Casey ( 2 February 2006)
High density workholding made for millers
Concentric clamping system provides the ultimate in highest density workholding for maximum productivity and high precision in machining centers, milling machines and grinders. Brochure Available
News from Kurt Manufacturing ( 2 February 2006)
Process produces high intensity magnesium castings
A permanent-mould casting process that requires neither applied pressure nor a vacuum to fill the die produces high-integrity magnesium alloy castings - free of porosity and other defects.
News from CSIRO ( 2 February 2006)
GTAW process has high penetration depth
Technical Background Article An innovative high current gas tungsten arc welding technology for melt-in and keyhole mode combines the high quality and cleanliness of conventional GTAW with a higher depth of penetration.
News from Plasma Team ( 2 February 2006)
Low-cost weight indicator is portable
Low-cost weight indicator is a portable unit designed to be used along with other units for display purposes and requires 3V DC - obtainable from a loop when inputs devices are connected to the unit.
News from Synectic Design ( 2 February 2006)
Inspiring tomorrow's UK engineers
Hundreds of UK Members of Parliament, business leaders, students, engineers and academics will converge at the IMechE for the event, 'Inspiring Tomorrow's Engineers'.
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers ( 2 February 2006)
Strain measurement ensures press tool reliability
Portable 3D strain measurement system has been developed to help carmakers ensure reliable production quality of complex formed body panels during the vehicle development and production process. Brochure Available
News from Corus Group (Automotive) ( 2 February 2006)
System measures window glass-to-rubber friction
User Application Article A tensile test system allows a major automotive supplier of rubber components to measure the frictional load associated with sliding a glass window between two rubber guides. Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin ( 2 February 2006)
Controller combines PLC and DCS functions
Automation systems controller combines PLC architecture and DCS functionality and allows low-cost, multi-loop process control to be deployed right at a process unit and be easily configured.
News from Eurotherm ( 2 February 2006)
Postprocessor transforms CAD/CAM APT into NC codes
Advanced postprocessing software transforms CAD/CAM APT files into specific machine codes required by machining centers, lathes, mills, EDMs, punching and laser machines up to nine axis.
News from Roboris srl ( 2 February 2006)
Parts machined to ultra-close tolerances
Ultra-close tolerance, turned or prismatic components are machined in materials ranging from aluminium, brass and steel, to engineering plastics, stainless and high temperature alloys.
News from APT Leicester (Automatic Precision Turning) ( 2 February 2006)
Surface finishing - meeting the challenges
Technical Background Article Surface finishing by its very nature involves a chemical process and with it the responsibility of safety, environment and waste disposal, writes Derek Carpenter. Brochure Available
News from Enviro Tech Europe ( 2 February 2006)
'Direct-to-drive' eliminates drive transformer
Technical Background Article Believed to be the first in industry, a transformer-less medium-voltage AC drive delivers improved efficiency, reduced size and weight and lower total cost of ownership.
News from Rockwell Automation ( 2 February 2006)
Latest CAM system preview will be at JEC
Latest CAM system of particular interest to the composites industry will include a wider range of five-axis machining strategies and improved point distribution within toolpaths. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 2 February 2006)
Financial sector bullish about web collaboration
WebEx counts 23 of the top 30 financial services firms as customers in 2005, including 3 of the 8 FTSE 100 banks.
News from WebEx ( 2 February 2006)
Patrick Romich new CEO of Enovia
Dassault Systemes has announced the appointment of Patrick Romich as CEO of its Enovia brand.
News from Dassault Systemes ( 2 February 2006)
Business value of Teamcenter validated
New Analyst Report on New Product Development and Innovation Cites "Best-in-Class" Companies as Four Times More Likely to Use PLM Tools
News from Siemens PLM Software ( 2 February 2006)
Japanese Version of Dialogue
Exstream Localises Enterprise Personalisation Software for World's Second Largest Print Market and Expands Double Byte Character Set Capability
News from Exstream Software ( 2 February 2006)
Programmable back-biased Hall-effect IC sensors
The ATS635/636 Series of programmable back-biased Hall-effect IC sensors are true power-on state devices which use an optimised Hall-effect IC and magnet combination.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe ( 2 February 2006)
Support desk and bug enquiries software
SMS from Autoscribe is a comprehensive, fully configurable, out of the box software solution for capturing, managing and responding to customer support desk and bug enquiries. Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe ( 2 February 2006)
Arbitrary/function waveform generators
The new Tektronix AFG3000 Series of arbitrary/function generators, consisting of six models with the market-leading 240 MHz dual-channel, 2 GS/s AFG3252, is now available in the UK from TTi.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 2 February 2006)
Plate reader cuts sample times
Wyatt Technology has announced the launch of its innovative new DynaPro Titan Plate Reader.
News from Wyatt Technology ( 2 February 2006)
Maintenance contract for instrumentation equipment
Yokogawa Electric has concluded a long-term maintenance contract with CNOOC and Shell Petrochemicals under which it will maintain the instrumentation equipment at CSPC's Nanhai Petrochemical Complex.
News from Yokogawa UK ( 2 February 2006)
Malicious Product Damage Avoided By Coding Systems
A high-profile product recall caused by a sabotaged food label has highlighted the need for manufacturers to ensure better control of their labelling practices.
News from Claricom ( 2 February 2006)
Bottle Redesign Produced Quickly For Leading Beer
User Application Article When Inbev needed to produce its redesigned 25cl Stella Artois bottle, and turn-around the project in a short time frame, it looked to Rexam Glass for help.
News from Rexam Glass ( 2 February 2006)
Stylish Safe Pack Helps Heroes Push Vitamins
User Application Article The vivid appearance of bio-synergy's Marvel Heroes chewable multi-vitamins for children has been enhanced by an eye-catching child-resistant container and lid from RPC Market Rasen and RPC Halstead.
News from RPC Containers ( 2 February 2006)
Cutting Price Of Self-Adhesive EPC RFID Tags
SATO UK has cut the price of self-adhesive EPC RFID tags after commissioning a brand new RFID label manufacturing line.
News from SATO (UK) ( 2 February 2006)
Shrink Film's Low Haze, High Gloss Finish
Sealed Air will be launching two new shrink films, its latest foam-in-bag system and the recently developed Omni wrapper at this year's Ipack-Ima exhibition. Brochure Available
News from Sealed Air ( 2 February 2006)
Water filtration slashes plant operating costs
User Application Article An Aquious filtration system is helping Pfizer to cut the operating costs of its plant in Puerto Rico, reducing the half-a-million-dollars-a-year tanker truck collection fees and more besides.
News from ITT Industries - Aquious ( 2 February 2006)
A fruitful partnership in Sheerness
User Application Article The busy Port of Sheerness has recently acquired a new fleet of over 150 Linde fork lift trucks and other equipment, ranging from a simple hand pallet truck to a 45 tonne capacity reach stacker.
News from Linde Material Handling UK ( 2 February 2006)
Optical sensor measures distance to 1mm
Lower cost laser sensor that measures distance to within 1mm at high ranges has sensor element and electronics for signal evaluation integrated on a single silicon chip. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic ( 1 February 2006)
Informatica takes over Similarity Systems
Provider of data integration software, Informatica Corporation , has announced that it has acquired Ireland-based Similarity Systems, the leading provider of business-focused data quality solutions.
News from Similarity Systems ( 1 February 2006)
EXFO acquires network test instrument maker
EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering has completed its acquisition of the assets of Consultronics, a leading supplier of test equipment for copper-based broadband access networks.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering ( 1 February 2006)
TekSoft to distribute CNC sheet metal software
Under the terms of a licensing agreement Lantek has granted TekSoft distribution rights for Lantek sheet metal software through TekSoft's international VAR network.
News from Geometric Technologies ( 1 February 2006)
EDM builder Sodick to sponsor ESPRIT conference
EDM manufacturer, Sodick, recently signed an agreement to be a primary sponsor of ESPRIT World Conference 2006 - an annual meeting of the ESPRIT CAM software community. Brochure Available
News from DP Technology ( 1 February 2006)
Plasma-arc CNC profilers offer high accuracy
Portal cutting machines have been designed for precision plasma-arc cutting, combine high productivity with high accuracy and their advanced process integration ensures high levels of cutting quality. Brochure Available
News from ESAB Cutting Systems ( 1 February 2006)
Agreement brings advanced software to wood routers
Routing machine builder, InfoTEC, is to supply Delcam's ArtCAM Insignia software with its routers to allow users to progress more complex work in signmaking and furniture manufacture. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 1 February 2006)
High precision encoders suit microlithography
high precision range of position feedback encoder systems include fiber optic laser interferometer types that deliver nanometer positioning accuracy from a remote laser source - even to two axes. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 1 February 2006)
Employment Guide warns of small firm complacency
Survey shows that nearly 40% of UK firms are not confident they are complying with current law and risk causing immense damage and disruption, both financially and operationally.
News from Forum of Private Business ( 1 February 2006)
Orbital tube flaring machine has precise control
A Tube Fittings Division has launched its latest orbital flaring machine, which offers precise process and control and has been developed for low cost production of hydraulic tubes. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 1 February 2006)
Simulation software changes production methodology
User Application Article Using a software program to simulate manufacturing composite components by injection has enabled a yacht-builder to define a method of production never seen before in the field of water sports.
News from ESI Group ( 1 February 2006)
Corrugated conductive packaging is static-safe
Corrugated conductive plastics materials - proof against static electricity - is used to produce low cost static safe storage solutions tailored to fit customers requirements.
News from TBA Electro Conductive Products ( 1 February 2006)
Real-time weight control solves problems
By collecting data from weigh scales and other instrumentation at the point of production, a food manufacturer can see changes in the process and take action immediately to resolve problems. Brochure Available
News from ASI DataMyte International ( 1 February 2006)
Floating shaft couplings give shock-proof motion
User Application Article 'Floating Shaft' CD couplings provide shock-proof reciprocating motion in high speed servo-motor powered partition inserters used to pack bottles and plastics containers in cartons. Brochure Available
News from Zero-Max ( 1 February 2006)
Tube mill roll engineering software released
Latest version of tube roll design and process simulation software now also supports automatic design and analysis of four-roll fin passes and five-roll welding passes without manual interaction.
News from Data M Software ( 1 February 2006)
Switches catalogue is packed full of innovations
Phoenix Contact has recently released their new handy size Compact catalogue, based on extracts from their complete range of products and is full of the latest connectors and Ethernet switches.
News from Phoenix Contact ( 1 February 2006)
Eyelit wins AMR Research Award For Innovation
Eyelit, a manufacturing management software developer and provider for visibility, control and coordination of manufacturing operations has won an Innovation Award from AMR Research.
News from Eyelit ( 1 February 2006)
Metrology products assist Turkish manufacturing
A major focus at Kalite 2006 will be products for CNC machine tools, including a compact touch probe for machining centres and mill-turn machines and a system for high-speed tool breakage detection. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 1 February 2006)
Mittal and Arcelor - a happy marriage?
Mittal's strategy has always been to grow by acquisition - the world's biggest producer has never built a steelworks - but the target of Arcelor - was unexpected by the steel industry analysts.
News from Steelonthenet.com ( 1 February 2006)
Oxygen-free copper rod casting reviewed
Technical Background Article Sir Michael Nairn examines recent developments in the production of oxygen-free copper rod using low voltage continuous casting equipment with a naturally oxygen-reducing graphite crucible.
News from Rautomead International ( 1 February 2006)
Non-contact sensor monitors guard position
A non-contact safety sensor for monitoring the position of safety guards uses pulse-echo technology to communicate between the sensor and actuator, which allows for greater coded actuator offset.
News from Schmersal UK ( 1 February 2006)
Driven trollies offer effective materials handling
Driven trollies - provided in a range of standard sizes or customised - offer reliable and cost effective materials handling and have been trialled successfully by an automotive plant.
News from Zed Systems ( 1 February 2006)
Touch-screen PC suits forklift use
The rugged construction of an industrial mobile touch-screen PC make it ideal for use in warehouses and on forklifts, construction machinery, and other indoor and outdoor vehicles.
News from DLoG Logistics ( 1 February 2006)
Guide covers plasma-arc cutting equipment
Plasma Cutting Machines guide covers Esab's extensive range of conventional and inverter-driven plasma cutting machines, cutting torches and accessories. Brochure Available
News from ESAB ( 1 February 2006)
3D software visualises materials handling
Material handling equipment users can now see at the design stage a 3D model showing their product being moved between the various processes using the animation portion of Inventor software.
News from SCM Materials Handling ( 1 February 2006)
Software integration demonstration is on-site
User Application Article Software specialist has set up a technical demonstration suite at a leading UK production machining contractor to provide practical explanation of how different systems can be integrated.
News from Seiki Systems ( 1 February 2006)
Laser profiler automatically handles work
User Application Article Flat-bed laser cutting and profiling system has automated work handling to help a contractor cope efficiently with a growing demand for fast turnaround profiling of a large variety of jobs. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf ( 1 February 2006)
Machinist invests GBP 1m in 5-axis milling
Weston EU a tier one supplier principally to the aerospace sector, purchased three Hermle machining centres during 2005 and ordered three more at the end of last year - valued at nearly GBP 1 million.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools ( 1 February 2006)
Automating work handling in the machine shop
Technical Background Article In a flexible manufacturing concept a significant increase in the utilisation of the machine tool provides a giant step for a machine shop as the pallet changer can run 6000 running hours per year.
News from REM Systems ( 1 February 2006)
Advisor Software to Measure ROI in Training
3C has become the UK's sole distributor of an innovative training software tool Advisor, created by the Canadian company BNH Expert Software.
News from 3C Training ( 1 February 2006)
AOL reveals Internet hopes and fears
Technical Background Article AOL UK has revealed some of our biggest hopes and fears about the Internet, in research commissioned as part of its current "aol/discuss" campaign.
News from AOL UK ( 1 February 2006)
CMS Conference Heads to Orlando, Florida
Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC) Heads to Orlando, Florida, from July 17 - 21, 2006, for the Premier Gathering of Portable Precision Measurement Professionals
News from CMSC (Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference) ( 1 February 2006)
Pinion Joins SolidWorks Solution Partner Program
Pinion Security Solutions for SolidWorks Provide Continuous Protection of 3D Design Data
News from Pinion Software ( 1 February 2006)
Realviz to launch Vtour at Imagina 2006
New Product For the Creation of Photo-real 3D Virtual Tours Available from Februrary 2006.
News from Realviz ( 1 February 2006)
Insurance company's flexible friend
User Application Article When a large insurance company wanted to upgrade its company-wide computer system to Windows XP and standardise its email browser as Microsoft Outlook XP it turned to Training Synergy for help.
News from Training Synergy ( 1 February 2006)
Zeus alliance benefits Griffin Internet
Zeus strengthens OEM presence with jetNEXUS alliance And Griffin Internet is the first to benefit
News from Zeus Technology ( 1 February 2006)
ART VPS revs up the rendering industry
User Application Article Automotive Image Rendering (AIR) is the latest company to adopt RenderDrive from ART VPS - a technology that stretches the boundaries of traditional 3D rendering
News from ARTVPS ( 1 February 2006)
Technical Centre at Harbin Institute, China
Cedrat and Softwave China are proud to announce the inauguration of the first Flux university technical centre in China at Harbin institute of technology.
News from Cedrat ( 1 February 2006)
RFID Forecasts from 2006 to 2016
Technical Background Article The latest research from IDTechEx predicts RFID Market rises from $2.71Bn in 2006 to $12.35Bn in 2010
News from IDTechEx ( 1 February 2006)
UniVersaKit microcontroller development system
UniVersaKit supports all Ramtron Versa product families as well as most industry-standard 8051 microcontrollers
News from Ramtron International ( 1 February 2006)
David Whittle appointed as MD of Analyticon
Analyticon , a technical consultancy providing systems for major space and defence clients, has announced that David Whittle has been appointed as Managing Director.
News from Tessella Support Services ( 1 February 2006)
Automated internet publishing of flood forecasts
Wallingford Software announces that the latest release of FloodWorks, the real-time flood forecasting and flood warning system, now supports internet publishing of results.
News from Wallingford Software ( 1 February 2006)
Geomagic delivers new service releases
Geomagic announces new service releases for Geomagic Studio and Geomagic Qualify that further improve version 8 advances, and extended functionality for measurement system plug-ins.
News from Geomagic ( 1 February 2006)
Overall Best MSc Student Prize
National Instruments UK and Ireland awards prize for 'Overall Best MSc Student' in Electronic Instrumentation Systems at The University of Manchester Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 1 February 2006)
New film and equipment at IPACK-IMA
Sealed Air Corp, will be launching two new shrink films, its latest foam-in-bag system and the recently developed Omni wrapper at this year's Ipack-Ima exhibition. Brochure Available
News from Sealed Air ( 1 February 2006)
Access Group moves into new premises
The Access Group, which specialises in working at height, celebrated a successful 2005 by investing close to £600,000 in new premises on Derbyshire Lane, Sheffield, UK.
News from Access Group ( 1 February 2006)
CaterSense CO/CO2 sensor protects catering workers
Mechline Developments is introducing new CO/CO2 safety devices to ensure safe air quality for foodservice operators.
News from Mechline Developments ( 1 February 2006)
AlCr-based coating improves drilling
AlCr-based coating combines excellent hot hardness, high wear resistance and outstanding chip evacuation, which are the key drivers in drill technology advancement.
News from Oerlikon Balzers Coating (31 January 2006)
Direct-drive linear stage works in hostile areas
Positioning stage combines direct-drive performance, innovative protection and concealed cable management for a neat solution to hostile environment production applications. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech (31 January 2006)
HMIs have field-bus interface options
Touch screen HMIs comprise six models with a choice of monochrome or colour displays, a wide selection of field-bus interface options and USB and serial communications ports, for maximum flexibility. Brochure Available
News from Vipa UK (31 January 2006)
FAW is Delcam's largest Chinese CAD/CAM user
Following installation of additional seats of Delcam's PowerSHAPE and PowerMILL CAM system, China First Auto Works Group has become the company's largest customer in China. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (31 January 2006)
MIG unit brazes thin galvanised sheet
In the vehicle repair industry, MIG brazing with CuSi and CuA brazing wires is widely used and a welding unit, which uses both pulse-MIG and 1-MIG, is ideal for welding 0.5-0.8mm galvanised steel.
News from Kemppi (UK) (31 January 2006)
Weigher checks up to 16 packages simultaneously
Advanced and efficient checkweigher - drag chain style scale - is capable of weighing, classifying, and rejecting up to 16 items simultaneously for quality control in packaging.
News from Thompson Scale Company (31 January 2006)
Brochure details Haeger insertion presses
A comprehensive brochure gives details of all Haeger insertion presses including the Company's 180kN heavy duty 2015 Plus insertion press as well as robotic solutions.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools (31 January 2006)
Compact PLC has Ethernet connectivity
A modular PLC is compact and cost-effective, has a 10/100Mbit Ethernet interface and features an integrated web server as standard - complemented by on board FTP access and OPC server.
News from Moeller Electric (31 January 2006)
Battery service controller for NE UK appointed
Adrian Taylor of CMP Batteries has been appointed as Service Support controller for the North East UK and will oversee the service operation, including seven other engineers.
News from Exide Technologies (31 January 2006)
Bearings resist corrosive acids, alkalis and gases
Technical Background Article Bearing manufacturers have a graduated programme of high performance materials, surface finishes and lubricants, to help manufacturers optimise the life costs of machines across all industry sectors. Brochure Available
News from NSK UK (31 January 2006)
Superabrasives halve sintered part cycle times
User Application Article Superabrasive machining technology is drastically reducing the cycle times for producing automotive parts manufactured from sintered metals, in one case from 70s per component to just 22s.
News from Holroyd (31 January 2006)
Lasers etch knurling patterns onto EDM electrodes
Laser techniques are being used to machine knurling patterns on graphite and copper electrodes, which then can be proiduced in moulding tool suraces utilising a die-sinking EDM machine.
News from Precision Laser Technology (31 January 2006)
Factory PCs raise automation efficiency
Factory PCs - designed specifically to work in the most unfriendly environmental conditions - bring a whole new level of efficiency to the factory floor.
News from Captec (31 January 2006)
Robotic gripper arm is end-ported, saves space
End-ported robotic gripper arm has the air line connection directly in line with the vacuum cup mounting for use in applications with minimal clearance around the target area.
News from SAS Automation (31 January 2006)
Open connectivity made through open standards
OPC Data Access provides a mechanism, by which a data source can communicate data to any client application in a standard way - such as an HMI interface or a data monitoring/logging system. Brochure Available
News from Universal Balancing (31 January 2006)
Research centres acquires mill/turn lathe
The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing has added a GBP 750,000 Mori Seiki NT 4500 mill-turn machine for aerosapce component machining research work.
News from University of Sheffield, Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (31 January 2006)
Festo backs UK bid in WorldSkills competition
Festo, in conjunction with its training and consultancy division, Festo Didactic, has reiterated its support for the UK WorldSkills bid and will sponsor the mechatronics element of the competition. Brochure Available
News from Festo (31 January 2006)
Six-axis robots automate bread tin handling
User Application Article Six-axis robots automate the loading and unloading of bread tins on two separate bread plants, one producing circa 13,000/h at an independant bakery. Brochure Available
News from RTS Flexible Systems (31 January 2006)
Engineering coatings centre opens its doors
A UK dedicated motorsport coating facility - including developments in the combination of nitriding with PVD/PACVD coating - will be staging an Open Day, including factory tours.
News from Oerlikon Balzers Coating (31 January 2006)
Productive HMC has fast tool and pallet change
A highly productive horizontal machining centre for medium to long batch runs with small components and a limited floor space has exceptionally small footprint and fast tool and pallet changes.
News from Leader CNC (31 January 2006)
Brink to operate NF surface transformation
Keronite International has signed up Brink in Sweden to operate the Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation surface treatment process, which transforms light non-ferrous alloy surfaces into a hard ceramic.
News from Keronite (31 January 2006)
Zero point decides cutting tool effectiveness
Presetter and measuring machines offer a software for the automatic zero point monitoring that prevents a cutting tool from being measured or adjusted with a wrong zero point.
News from Zoller UK (31 January 2006)
CNC sliding head lathe has no guidebush
Swiss sliding head turning centre specialist will show the world's first 10mm capacity single-spindle CNC sliding head lathe without guidebush, offering excellent 'price-to-performance' ratio.
News from Tornos Technologies (31 January 2006)
Synchronised presses automate dart flights
User Application Article Two synchronised bench presses in an automatic production manufacture ribbed dart flights - producing a finished part in either one or two operations.
News from Worcester Presses (31 January 2006)
Welding torch design increases life on robot usage
Designed for robotic MIG welding use, a water-cooled and gas cooled range of robot welding torches, rated at up to 550A and 350A respectively at 100% duty cycle, allow long 'arc-on' times.
News from Olympus Technologies (31 January 2006)
BBS agrees on ABAS for their ERP solution
User Application Article In order to maintain the standard of quality already reached and to further expand, BBS will implement the highly flexible and multilingual abas Business Software.
News from ABAS Software AG (31 January 2006)
BT Exact earns ISO 9001 certification
Agile Development Process Reduces Cycle Time, Reduces Cost and Increases Customer Satisfaction.
News from BT Global Services (31 January 2006)
Radianz adds New York mercantile exchange
User Application Article BT Radianz announced that it has become a provider of extranet connectivity for the New York Mercantile Exchange .
News from BT Global Services (31 January 2006)
Dosch 3D: Security
Dosch 3D: Security contains 100 very detailed and fully textured 3D-models for visualising security installations.
News from Dosch Design (31 January 2006)
Dosch Textures: Fabrics
Dosch Textures: Fabrics contains 80 high resolution, seamless tileable textures of woven fabrics, cloth, etc which can be applied to 3D-models spanning a multitude of themes.
News from Dosch Design (31 January 2006)
2Mb Broadband for GBP14.99 per month
2Mb Broadband for GBP14.99 per month, with Free Setup and Free Modem
News from JJTEK Computers (31 January 2006)
Training Synergy at Learning Technologies
At this year's Learning Technologies exhibition staff from Training Synergy were discussing how the company is meeting the demands for greater flexiblity, scaleability and cost-effectiveness
News from Training Synergy (31 January 2006)
Companies will not act to pre-empt legislation
Technical Background Article European manufacturers turn a blind eye to the lessons of Sarbanes-Oxley
News from Wax Digital (31 January 2006)
Esko-Graphics closes on a successful 2005
Updated brand identity underlines strong profitable growth
News from EskoArtwork (31 January 2006)
Fanless Box Computer with Extended Guarantees
Measuring 238mm x 160mm x 60mm, Evalue's EES-5718 box computer is suitable for space-critical applications.
News from Avalue Technology (31 January 2006)
Efficiently Manage Your Customer Support Desk
Customer Support Desk Management System is Designed for the Best of Both the Web and Desktop Worlds. Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe (31 January 2006)
DS Receives AMR Research Innovation Award
Leading industry analyst firm AMR Research awards DS for its visionary 3D For All strategy.
News from Dassault Systemes (31 January 2006)
Engineering mathematics software release
Adept Scientific's Advanced Engineering Mathematics with Maple is, it claims, the definitive reference software and textbook for engineering mathematics. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (31 January 2006)
Open measurement surgery for manufacturing show
The National Physical Laboratory is holding an open measurement surgery at Southern Manufacturing (8-9 February 2006).
News from Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show (31 January 2006)
Coordinate measuring machines have DMIS support
Wenzel UK ahas nnounced that its range of LH Bridge CMM's is now also available with OpenDMIS software.
News from Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show (31 January 2006)
Solid-state laser ablation system
Building on their long-standing partnership, Thermo Electron with New Wave Research have announced a new instrument integration to address the needs of the geochemistry community.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) (31 January 2006)
Leak testing for food packaging
'Pack-vac' detects leaks in individual packages without the need for trace gases, using only water and compressed air to detect any leaks and is designed for use with most flexible and rigid packaging
News from Witt Gas Techniques (31 January 2006)
Transport attitudes need to change
Technical Background Article Government and transport sector urged to change attitudes of travelling public
News from Cambridge Consultants (31 January 2006)
International Steels Group Honors metallurgist
In recognition of exemplary contributions to ASTM's Founding Committee in the development of voluntary consensus standards consultant Edward Nisbett has received the 2005 Founding Committee Award.
News from ASTM International (30 January 2006)
High accuracy linear scale, encoders introduced
Additions to an innovative range of encoders, include a high accuracy linear scale, software for real-time system diagnostics, miniature magnetic rotary encoders and ultra-high-vacuum encoders. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (30 January 2006)
Understanding ETO is key to ERP market success
Encompix continues to capture significant market share in the engineer-to order market as few ERP vendors understand the significant distinctions of ETO versus the repetitive manufacturing process.
News from Encompix (30 January 2006)
Datacraft Solutions continues hiring growth
Kelly Pryor joins Datacraft Solutions with extensive Marcom experience and will coordinate the marketing, public relations, and advertising outreach efforts of the leading digital kanban organisation.
News from Datacraft Solutions (30 January 2006)
Quick chuck jaw change system cuts set-up times
Quick-jaw change system, to be shown at MACH 2006, meets the demands of small batch sizes with exceptional accuracy and repeatability, therefore significantly reducing set up costs. Brochure Available
News from Schunk Intec (30 January 2006)
Document imaging and retrieval systems save costs
Customised document imaging and retrieval systems enable companies to radically reduce their cost of doing business without suffering the pain of cutbacks and enterprise restructuring.
News from Cornerstone Communications (30 January 2006)
RFID company Indentec Solutions appoints CEO
Gerhard Schedler has been appointed sole member of the management board at Indentec Solutions after Professor Wilhelm Gantner relinquished his position as CEO and joined the supervisory board.
News from Indentec Solutions (30 January 2006)
USA manufacturing economy set to improve
The economy of the USA's manufacturing sector has improved drastically in the past two years, says a national survey: among the 2429 privately-held manufacturers surveyed.
News from TR Cutler (30 January 2006)
National Instruments reports record revenue
National Instruments reports record revenue and net income: figures include Q4 Revenue of $160 Million - up 17% year-over-year and quarterly dividend has been increased by 20%. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (30 January 2006)
Eliminate factory risks and wastage
Eliminate risk, waste in your factory - this subject should focus businesses on the levels of waste and risk in food, drink, dairy, pharmaceutical and personal-care production environments.
News from Harford Control (30 January 2006)
Hand-held instruments check relative humidity
Relative humidity sensors, transmitters, hand-held instruments and humidity sensor calibrators are based on a highly accurate and stable polymer film relative humidity sensor. Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (30 January 2006)
Data acquisition instrument is hand-held
Hand-held, portable data acquisition instrument - easy-to-use graphical interface - designed for use in a wide range of manufacturing, laboratory, plant operations and quality control applications.
News from Dranetz-BMI (30 January 2006)
Grant Thornton scholarships winners named
Cranfield School of Management and Grant Thornton have named of the first recipients of the Grant Thornton scholarships - who join the Cranfield Business Growth and Development Programme.
News from Cranfield School of Management (30 January 2006)
Renishaw reports strong first-half trading results
Metrology and spectroscopy company, Renishaw, has reported a 13% increase in revenue to GBP 81.6 million for the six month period ended 31st December 2005. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (30 January 2006)
Western manufacturers' R and D spend is too small
Western manufacturers' R and D spend may still be too small to compete globally on the basis of innovation and technology and to protect themselves from intense price pressures.
News from KPMG (30 January 2006)
Performance management system works real-time
User Application Article A real-time performance management system has been introduced by a food producer to help drive continued efficiency improvements in meeting the demands of a seasonal market with short lead times.
News from MVI Technology (30 January 2006)
Free UK data communications events scheduled
Industrial Data Communications events - focusing on GSM/GPRS, Industrial Ethernet and Wireless Ethernet - will be staged around the UK, free of charge, by Westermo Data Communications.
News from Westermo Data Communications (30 January 2006)
Automation supported by systems and consultancy
Backing a consultancy service that offers greater production efficiency is a wide range of linear motion products and services to builders of automation systems and special purpose machines. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (30 January 2006)
Radiant tubes heat large assembly building
User Application Article Radiant tube heating has been chosen that would guarantee even heat coverage throughout the main assembly part of a large fabrication and assembly building. Brochure Available
News from Ambi-Rad (30 January 2006)
UK fastener manufacturer celebrates 45 years
Vaughan Jones is this year celebrating 45 years in business and employs 20 people using sliding head lathes to make screws in minutes, compared with hours, 20 years ago.
News from Vaughan Jones Socket Screws (30 January 2006)
Steam water mixer offers safe, simple cleaning
Steam water mixer provides a safe and reliable source of hot water delivered at the correct temperature and pressure to clean process machinery and storage vessels.
News from Pump Engineering (30 January 2006)
Chinese steel plant orders rolling mill bearings
The Morgoil Bearing Division of Morgan Construction Company has received a contract to manufacture Morgoil Bearings for Anshan Iron and Steel Group Corporation.
News from Morgan Construction Company (30 January 2006)
Update on legislation and solvent cleaning
Technical Background Article In Europe, for anyone dealing with solvents, the Solvent Emissions Directive (1999/13/EC) has a serious impact on a users continuing ability to use Trichloroethylene, writes Derek Carpenter. Brochure Available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (30 January 2006)
Funding awarded for photolithography development
Xtreme Technologies, ( Jenoptik and Ushio), has received funding from Intel Capital to accelerate development of its extreme ultraviolet light source for photolithography applications.
News from Jenoptik (30 January 2006)
CAD/CAM software integrates six native translators
Many changes have been made to improve toolpath performance and stock management and provide a hybrid 3D surface/solid modeller along with surface morphing.
News from Sescoi International (30 January 2006)
Linear bearings resist harsh environments
Double 'V' linear bearings can be used in harsh environments as the rolling elements of these components are enclosed and so safeguarded from contamination and provide a longer service life.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (30 January 2006)
Stable milling cutter has 0.01mm max run-out
Designed for the mould and die and aerospace sector, the Chase F-Ball milling cutter has a wide prism contact between the insert and holder to provide an extremely stable structure.
News from TaeguTec UK (30 January 2006)
Four flute corner and chamfer tools introduced
Two types of four flute solid carbide tooling to be shown at MACH 2006 are a corner rounding cutter series offering longer life and a series chamfer tool that also performs countersinking.
News from ITC Tooling (30 January 2006)
VMC use ranges from plastics to 'exotic' alloys
User Application Article Reasons behind a subcontractor's choice of vertical machining centre include a need to machine simple and complex components in a variety of materials ranging from 'exotic' alloys to plastics.
News from Cincinnati Machine (30 January 2006)
Bar lathe machines complex parts in one set-up
CNC turning centre with 26mm diameter bar capacity has 3D tooling heads and sliding type main and sub-spindles that have been designed to produce complex parts from bar in one set-up.
News from Miyano UK (30 January 2006)
Press feed system also monitors synchronisation
Press Feeding System provides press feed line monitoring so that feeding is synchronised with the press' stroke rate and provides incremental feed length corrections whilst the press is operating.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools (30 January 2006)
Precision boring heads machine up to 6D
Precision boring heads of 20mm to 70mm diameter machine up to six times diameter, and are for use with the highly-precise and stable Walter ScrewFit modular adaptor system.
News from Walter GB (30 January 2006)
Lubricant betters multi-wire NF drawing
Semi-synthetic lubricant, for the non-ferrous wire drawing and cable industry, offers reduced risk of wire breakage in the processing stage and enhanced surface finish in multi-wire drawing machines. Brochure Available
News from Batoyle Freedom Group (30 January 2006)
MEMS firm selects easy-to-use manufacture software
Micralyne, a developer and OEM manufacturer of micro-electro-mechanical-systems components, purchased Eyelit's Enterprise Manufacturing Execution suite to manage and control its production operations.
News from Eyelit (30 January 2006)
One machine drills and saws profiled beams
A drilling system with two horizontal and one vertical drilling units - with automatic tool changers - also has saw: it drills simultaneously in web and flanges and cuts profiles to length at 90 deg.
News from Voortman Automatisering BV (30 January 2006)
Manufacturers lose sight of project profitability
Company departments involved in project proposals need to effectively collaborate to generate a substantial, yet cost effective proposal and quote during the proposal generation period.
News from Visibility (30 January 2006)
Industrial wireless Ethernet radio modem released
Long range, high reliability industrial radio modem offers range up to 500m through buildings - and high reliability when connecting 10/100 BaseT Ethernet networks wirelessly.
News from Westermo Data Communications (30 January 2006)
Slim photoelectric sensor fits small, tight areas
"Super-slim', sub-miniature sensor, for applications where compactness or shortage of space are a problem, offers all the features of a photoelectric proximity switch, in a body just 3.5mm wide.
News from Sick (UK) (30 January 2006)
Handle design reduces angle grinder vibration 60%
Angle grinders now have new anti-vibration, ergonomically-designed handles that reduce vibration on the side handle by up to 60% when compared to standard handles.
News from Metabo (30 January 2006)
Rigid couplings with precision honed bores
Rigid couplings' straight bores are precisely honed for applications that require strict control of shaft alignmentand even allow the coupling to be used as a shaft alignment mechanism.
News from Ruland Manufacturing Co (30 January 2006)
Oxy-fuel gas cutting/welding kits introduced
Three cutting and welding kits - one for oxy-propane cutting, one for oxy-acetylene cutting and one combined oxy-acetylene welding/cutting pack - have been introduced. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (30 January 2006)
RF testers made for wireless device makers
A line of RF test instruments, that have unrivaled combination of high performance, speed, flexibility, ease of use, and compact size employ new approaches to test and measurement. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (30 January 2006)
Abas ERP and eBusiness highlights on CeBIT 2006
In hall 5, stand A 18, ABAS, together with its sales partners, will present news concerning abas Business Software ERP, PPC, MRP, eBusiness), a software solution for medium-sized businesses.
News from ABAS Software AG (30 January 2006)
Aldata unveils Voice Technology for GOLD
Aldata unveils Voice Technology for GOLD for the next generation supply chain at Stand 307 at Softworld Supply Chain 2006, 29-30 March, NEC, Birmingham
News from Aldata (30 January 2006)
Halfords select BT Expedite
User Application Article Halfords select BT Expedite to execute a complete store technology transformation
News from BT Global Services (30 January 2006)
3D Aeroplane models
Dosch 3D: Airplanes contains 10 very authentic and fully textured 3D-models of well known aeroplanes - including the Bell 222 helicopter.
News from Dosch Design (30 January 2006)
3D Modern futniture designs
Dosch 3D: Modern Furniture contains 100 very detailed and fully textured 3D-models of various modern furniture and electronics products.
News from Dosch Design (30 January 2006)
Tracing a path to quality and efficiency
Traceability Is all about improving the bottom line and The Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education (GIFHE) recognised this need and last year set up The National Traceability Centre
News from Grimsby Institute (30 January 2006)
Joint offering of Pseudowire Solution
Circuit Emulation Technology to be Incorporated into New Line of TDM-over-Packet Chips.
News from RAD Data Communications (30 January 2006)
ERP for Engineer to Order manufacturers
User Application Article Visibility.net Arms ETO Manufacturers with Control Costs and Customer Satisfaction
News from Visibility (30 January 2006)
New look for Amtech 2006 Software
The brand new 2006 Amtech software for Electrical Engineers and Contractors has now been released and is packed full of essential new features to save the electrical professional even more time. Brochure Available
News from Amtech Power Software (30 January 2006)
Presstek Announces 2006 Open House Schedule
Local Events Offer Educational Opportunity for Business Owners Interested in Deploying Digital Technologies for Improved Productivity, Profitability.
News from Presstek Inc (30 January 2006)
Multi-Channel Shoppers Spend More
Technical Background Article A new survey conducted by Zendor reveals that multi-channel shoppers spend more money than those consumers who purchase via one channel.
News from Zendor (30 January 2006)
CNC simulation raises metalcutting efficiency
CNC simulation and optimisation software simulates the entire CNC machining process in order to increase manufacturing efficiency. Brochure Available
News from CGTech (30 January 2006)
Eco Composting more efficient with SAP
User Application Article Dorset based Eco Composting have recently chosen Poole based Codestone Technologies to implement the Best of Breed Business Management Software solution for SME's, SAP Business One.
News from Codestone (30 January 2006)
Version one is butcher's pet
User Application Article Butcher's Pet Care is automating its processes for dealing with supplier invoices by replacing its stand-alone imaging system with an integrated imaging solution from Version One.
News from Version One (30 January 2006)
Liquid chromatography chip/mass spectrometry
Agilent Technologies has expanded its line of revolutionary, high-performance liquid chromatography chip/mass spectrometry modules, introducing five chips for the study of small and large molecules.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (30 January 2006)
New heights for CADCAM sales
Delcam has set a new monthly sales record in December 2005. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (30 January 2006)
DC measurement to RF and pulse measurement
Keithley Instruments is celebrating this year its 60th year of innovation. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (30 January 2006)
Nano particle characterization for protein samples
User Application Article A team in Japan has published work that illustrates the use of Malvern Instruments' Zetasizer Nano particle characterization system in assessing suitability of a protein sample for crystallization.
News from Malvern Instruments (30 January 2006)
Titration, voltammetry, chromotography seminars
Metrohm UK has announced its free Seminar Tour for the analytical techniques of Potentiometric Titration, Karl Fischer Titration, Ion Chromatography, Voltammetry, Automation and more. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (30 January 2006)
More recruitment at recruitment firm
Three recent additions have been made at specialist technical and engineering recruitment company, NES, in its Glasgow branch.
News from NES Group (30 January 2006)
Improving Bread's Traceability With Better Coding
Domino UK has added new features to enhance the capabilities of its A200 continuous inkjet coder, to meet stringent new challenges for bakery products issued by a major supermarket chain.
News from Domino Printing Sciences plc (30 January 2006)
Overwrappers For Varied Premium Tea Carton Formats
User Application Article As part of a new project that will 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 (30 January 2006)
New Chief Executive At Printing System Firm
Rainer Sauer (50) has been appointed chief executive officer of OKI Printing Solutions' EMEA (Oki Europe) with effective from April 1.
News from OKI Systems (UK) (30 January 2006)
Fingertip Foamer Pack Opens New Product Potential
The advantages of a fingertip foamer from Rieke Packaging Systems, Englass have so impressed Spanish company Senigrup that it has formulated a hand cleaning product specifically designed for foaming.
News from Rieke Packaging Systems Englass (30 January 2006)
Shelf-Ready Transit Packs Line Helps Chicken Firm
User Application Article By changing from corrugated cases to shrinkwrapped open trays for shipping fresh chicken portions, Moy Park has developed a system to meet increasing demand for shelf-ready transit packs.
News from Wraps UK Limited (30 January 2006)
Encore Series improves power quality monitoring
Dranetz-BMI is introducing the Encore Series for power quality, demand and energy and process monitoring.
News from Dranetz-BMI (30 January 2006)
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