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Sunday 19 February
to Saturday 25 February 2006

Single-strand rod outlet to be upgraded

Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, USA, is to upgrade its single-strand rod outlet and has ordered high-speed pinch roll and laying head assemblies - capable of operating at up to 120m/s.

News from Morgan Construction Company (24 February 2006)

Survey examines employees' 'pride in their work'

Most people in Britain are proud of where they work, says a report 'Meaning at Work' - however, almost one in five workers, or 17%, feel no pride in working for their employer.

News from Flagship Consulting (24 February 2006)

Young UK businesses offered year's free workspace

Start-up and recently established businesses across the region can win a year's free workspace and professional services support, worth up to GBP 50,000, at the Hethel Engineering Centre.

News from Hethel Engineering Centre (24 February 2006)

Simulation reduces time-to-solution by up to 50%

CAE simulation software reduces time-to-solution up to 50% compared with bundled single-point simulation tools by combining technology platforms into one integrated multidiscipline solution.

News from MSC.Software (24 February 2006)

Real-time, predictive cost assessments provided

A cost management platform brings much needed innovation to the discrete manufacturing industry by providing real-time, predictive cost assessments throughout the product delivery cycle.

News from aPriori (24 February 2006)

Mobile filtration system cleans up hydraulics

A customised mobile filtration system is a compact, self-contained hydraulic filtration system equipped with high efficiency, high capacity elements capable of removing particulate contamination.

News from Schroeder Industries (24 February 2006)

Information assets caught, delivered, preserved

Software system provides complete and versatile document management, providing for immediate access and long-term archive that helps an organisation make informed business decisions.

News from Anacomp (24 February 2006)

Measuring reduction of cost of goods sold

Realising hard savings is only possible if discrete manufacturing companies can satisfy today's demand for a direct and measurable reduction of cost-of-goods sold using effective software.

News from aPriori (24 February 2006)

Cost management platform finds 34% COGS reduction

The cost of goods sold in manufacturing can be as much as 70-90% of revenue, and users of a cost management software platform have documented up to a 34% in cost of goods sold reduction.

News from aPriori (24 February 2006)

Relocatable lifting platforms avoid tail-lifts

Relocatable lifting platforms are an economical and flexible means of loading and unloading double-deck trailers with fixed or powered internal floors and avoid the need for tail-lifts on trailers.

News from Transdek UK (24 February 2006)

Auto-selection on Web site selects couplings

To ensure there is a coupling to provide the optimum performance for any given application, a precision drive products maker now has an auto-selection feature on the Web site.  Brochure Available 

News from Huco Dynatork (24 February 2006)

Remote graphics unit believed to be world's first

Believed to be the world's first, a remote graphics unit allows a computer's user interface - keyboard, mouse, monitors, audio peripherals, and graphics hardware - to be separated by up to 250m.

News from Matrox Graphics (24 February 2006)

PLC and PC based controllers summarised

A 40 page system summary covers PLC and PC based controllers along with information on software, HMI's and accessories to give an overview of centralised and decentralised control systems.  Brochure Available 

News from Vipa UK (24 February 2006)

Infrared measures plastics film temperatures

High performance infrared pyrometer uses a very narrow wave band to measure precisely the temperature of polyethylene and polypropylene plastics film as thin as 30 micron.

News from Impac Infrared (24 February 2006)

Conduit connector does not damage cable

Electrical conduit connector with Underwriters Laboratory E60625 compliancy has been designed with 3mm throat, which eliminates the risk of cable damage as it is being fed through the connector.  Brochure Available 

News from Kopex International (24 February 2006)

Drill or tap without using coolant

One production shop has spent close to $100,000 to remove the coolant from their process and now saves on disposal costs as well as post-process clean-up of components.

News from AutoDrill (24 February 2006)

Thin turret tooling system to reduce set-up time

A high performance, full-featured tooling system designed to reduce setup time, improve piece part quality, and maximise productivity is compatible with conventional thin turret tooling inventory.  Brochure Available 

News from Mate Precision Tooling (24 February 2006)

Mobilescan 'plug-in' speeds digital reconstruction

Geomagic offers a new 'plugin' that provides real-time processing and visualisation of physical objects as they are captured by the Steintek MobileScan3D scanning system.

News from Geomagic (24 February 2006)

Long-range RFID tag seen at any orientation

Long-range (100m) RFID tag not only has a read/write capability of 8KB, but it has the world's first 360 deg visibility of wireless LED - regardless of tag orientation.

News from Identec Solutions (24 February 2006)

Handheld device analyses machinery vibration

Low-cost, handheld PDA-based data collector/analyser has pushbutton data export to any PC running Microsoft Excel - it collects and stores measurements while displaying them in time waveforms.

News from Datastick Systems (24 February 2006)

Automation company moves into India

Omron Corporation, a US$5.5 billion Japanese manufacturer of automation and sensing products, has established Omron Automation PVT, a wholly-owned subsidiary in New Delhi, India.  Brochure Available 

News from Omron Electronics (24 February 2006)

On-site N2 generator avoids laser cut shut-downs

 User Application Article  Using nitrogen gas bottles, a sheet metal fabricator had to shut down a laser cutting machine for 30 min/day to change over, now supply is continuous, by using an on-site N2 generator instead.

News from Parker Domnick Hunter (24 February 2006)

Do you know your compressed air costs?

Compressed air flow meters can now be connected to a wireless transmitter system allowing maintenance engineers to follow the usage of compressed air via Ethernet in real-time.

News from VPInstruments (24 February 2006)

Second 5-axis, long-bed machining centre acquired

 User Application Article  An increase in the quantity, physical size and complexity of incoming contracts for the aerospace sector led an UK subcontractor to invest in a second long-bed 5-axis machining centre.  Brochure Available 

News from Dugard (24 February 2006)

Sub-arc pipe welding tractor unit guided easily

For internal circumferential submerged arc welding pipe seams, a tractor unit has a steering system and synchronised slide that allows the operator to adjust wheel and torch position simultaneously.  Brochure Available 

News from ESAB (24 February 2006)

Waterjet cutting trebles subcontrator's turnover

 User Application Article  The extreme versatility of a CNC waterjet cutting and profiling machine - combined with its reliability and quality of cut - have helped increase a subcontractor's turnover by over 200%.

News from WJS UK (24 February 2006)

CNC sliding-headstock lathe cuts small parts fast

A CNC sliding-headstock lathe is so fast, it can outside diameter-turn, drill the front end, part off and drill the back end of a component - under 10mm diameter - in just five seconds.

News from Star Micronics GB (24 February 2006)

Strong Irish market ups robots demand

Meeting increased demand for robots and automation in Ireland, FANUC Robotics has recently increased its levels of local support for sales and after-salesand now has 'its own man' operating there.

News from Fanuc Robotics Europe (24 February 2006)

'Snake-arm' robots to change aircraft assembly

 User Application Article  'Snake-arm' robots could replace manual procedures - such as in wing box assembly - by delivering the required tools to all areas of the wing box and perform final sealant application and swaging.

News from OCRobotics (24 February 2006)

Unicode support wins Abas Chinese deal

 User Application Article  Five Chinese companies have opted for the ERP software by the software provider from Karlsruhe

News from ABAS Software AG (24 February 2006)

Lifebridge opts for abas ERP

 User Application Article  Medical-engineering company is new abas customer

News from ABAS Software AG (24 February 2006)

Multi-Channel Technology For Professional Clubs

 User Application Article  Cybertill, the ASP (Application Service Provider) based retail technology company is making great strides within the professional sports market.

News from Cybertill (24 February 2006)

Toshiba gives Blue Chip benefits to small business

 User Application Article  Blue Chip benefits for Elegusto thanks to BCP and Toshiba partnership

News from Toshiba TEC (24 February 2006)

Chipless RFID - The End Game

 Technical Background Article  The primary potential benefit of the most promising chipless tags is that eventually they could be printed directly on products and packaging for 0.1 cents

News from IDTechEx (24 February 2006)

New PXI-based Battery Simulator

Pickering Interfaces is expanding its line of PXI modules with the introduction of the world's first battery simulator in the PXI format.

News from Pickering Interfaces (24 February 2006)

Vinyl VT1708 High Definition Audio Codec

Building on the acclaimed audio excellence of VIA's Vinyl Audio solutions, the VIA VT1708 Codec is designed the deliver the Warmth of Sound for media-centric PCs

News from VIA Technologies (24 February 2006)

SSL WinMan provides value-add for eXception VAR

 User Application Article  SSL WinMan continues its winning strategy of delivering state-of-the-art technology and service

News from SSL Winman (24 February 2006)

Impressive Results Using Dialogue

 User Application Article  Exstream Software has announced positive reports from Norsik - Norway's leading producer of cards and card-related services.

News from Exstream Software (24 February 2006)

Digital texture analyser reaches milestone

Only eight months after its launch Brookfield Engineering and Brookfield Viscometers has sold the 200th new design digital LFRA Texture Analyser.

News from Brookfield Viscometers (24 February 2006)

Oil rig wastewaters tested with analyser

 User Application Article  Work by the CSIRO Minerals team in Australia to analyze oil rig wastewaters has demonstrated the robustness of Malvern's Mastersizer design, and the breadth of its possible applications.

News from Malvern Instruments (24 February 2006)

DAQ applications developed without programming

Dasylab is a GUI application that allows you to quickly develop custom DAQ applications without any programming.

News from Measurement Computing (24 February 2006)

Reproducible results for lower microgram range

Metrohm Karl Fischer coulometers guarantee accurate and reproducible results, even for water contents in the lower microgram range.  Brochure Available 

News from Metrohm UK (24 February 2006)

Call For Entries For 19th DuPont Innovation Awards

DuPont Packaging has made a call for entries for the 19th DuPont Awards for innovation in packaging.

News from DuPont (UK) (24 February 2006)

EASYFAIRS unveils packed line-up of experts

A top line-up of speakers will deliver the free 'learnShops' at the new easyFairs Process, Pack and Track Food Shows.

News from easyFairs UK (24 February 2006)

Brand design gets futuristic facelift

Designers from the cream of the UK's packaging design house will be showing off their take on how to give brands of today and tomorrow the extra pizzazz

News from Food and Drink World (24 February 2006)

Kuka Robotics signs new system partner

KUKA Robotics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial robots, today announced it has signed Automation Engineering Corporation (AEC) as its newest system partner.  Brochure Available 

News from KUKA Automation + Robotics (24 February 2006)

PACK-IT serves up tasty solutions from Scandinavia

Two exciting new snacking solutions from the Scandinavian market are to be exhibited on the PACK-IT feature in Hall 10 of Foodex Meatex 2006, part of Food and Drink World 06.

News from Food and Drink World (24 February 2006)

Adjustable-height platform for vehicle maintenance

 User Application Article  Vehicle maintenance engineers at an emergency services engineering workshop consider the mobile adjustable-height access platform from Zarges UK to be the best access equipment they have come across.

News from Zarges (UK) (24 February 2006)

Brochure is guide to temperature transmitters

Brochure covers ABB's complete offering of analogue and intelligent temperature transmitter equipment, including details on operating parameters, certificates, supply voltages and output signals.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (23 February 2006)

Compressed air condensate drains overhauled

Users of Bekomat compressed air condensate drains often neglect to undertake simple servicing, so a service offers full overhaul, cleaning and testing of condensate drains - all for a fixed price.  Brochure Available 

News from Beko Technologies (23 February 2006)

Electrical equipment supplier appoints partner

Glenair, one of the world's leading suppliers of connectors, connector accessories, conduit, composite thermoplastic components and fibre optic systems, has appointed Aerco as key business partner.

News from Aerco (23 February 2006)

Business intelligence features set software choice

 User Application Article  Cabinet making company was particularly impressed by the business intelligence features of manufacturing and business intelligence software, which gave key performance indicators.

News from Epicor (23 February 2006)

Rapid prototyping 3D printers double their output

Rapid prototyping 3D printers, with a 100% speed increase, will still achieve the same high resolution, whilst doubling the potential work output through the machines, and with no increase in price.  Brochure Available 

News from Unimatic Engineers (23 February 2006)

Data acquisition package is self-contained

A high performance data acquisition package is a self contained programmable data acquisition and processing system and can be used stand alone or connected to a PC.  Brochure Available 

News from Kane Computing (23 February 2006)

Curvaceous allies with Control Specialists

Curvaceous Software has formed of an alliance with Control Specialists and as registered consultants, Control Specialists now have the full support of Curvaceous to assist software users.  Brochure Available 

News from Curvaceous Software (23 February 2006)

Web site superstore gives wide labelling access

GSM are now repositioning themselves to be more product orientated in line with customer requests, through the launch of their new online Web site: The Barcode Superstore.

News from GSM Printer and Label Systems (23 February 2006)

Limit switch has high quality, low cost

Limit switch meets 'world-class' quality and reliability requirements and comes in a compact and lightweight RoHS compliant package at a price that is up to 40% lower than comparable products.

News from Honeywell Control Systems - Sensing and Control (23 February 2006)

Boiler exports activity increased at Fulton

During 2005 Fulton Boiler Works delivered 50 boiler systems to Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australasia and Peter Knight has taken on additional responsibility for export sales.

News from Fulton Boiler Works (23 February 2006)

Temperature and humidity devices are low-cost

Two battery-powered dataloggers are each packaged in a sturdy plastics shell with a cap and seal, and are about the size of a thumb and dust/moisture protection is supported to IP67 standards.  Brochure Available 

News from Adept Scientific (23 February 2006)

ERP software replaces MRP and CRM systems

 User Application Article  Foundry equipment manufacturer, looking for an integrated system that fit their business processes and handle estimating, has replaced non-integrated MRP and CRM with an integrated ERP.

News from Encompix (23 February 2006)

Allen Coding Systems joins ITW group

Norwood Marking Systems announces that Allen Coding Systems, a UK-based manufacturer of premium contact coding systems, has joined the ITW family of companies.

News from Norwood Marking Systems (23 February 2006)

Floor scale accessed easily for maintenance

 User Application Article  Weighing scale and weight controller for a cereal manufacturer has its SS floor scales fitted with a hinged weighing top - controlled by gas struts - to provide easier maintenance access.

News from Stevens Group (23 February 2006)

Custum Java 'beans' simplify motion programming

Java software components, known as 'Java Beans', install simply and provide flexible motion sequencing, and custom beans avoid problems of programming in complex motion control languages.

News from Copley Motion Systems (23 February 2006)

Improved linear motor module is re-launched

Improved linear motor module is now offered with two important options: first, a steel wheel guidance feature and second, water-cooling, as well as internal improvements.

News from Micromech (23 February 2006)

Remploy Electronics gets a general manager

Remploy has placed its electronics division on an equal footing with its other mainstream services divisions and has promoted the division's business manager, Rick Cook, to general manager.

News from Remploy Electronics (23 February 2006)

Milling cutter has very stable insert structure

Designed for the mold and die and aerospace sector, a milling cutter has a wide prism contact between the insert and holder to provide an extremely stable structure.

News from TaeguTec UK (23 February 2006)

Schmitt Europe appoints German distributor

Sales of Schmitt Europe's laser distance measuring sensors are set for sustained growth, following the appointment of Frankfurt Allsens Messtechnik as distributor for Germany, Switzerland and Austria.  Brochure Available 

News from Schmitt Europe (23 February 2006)

Long-bed, 5-axis machining centre changes heads

A travelling-column, 5-axis machining centre, with X-axis up to 30m, has an automatic head change system so that all machining - from roughing to finishing - can be carried out in a single set-up.

News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (23 February 2006)

SS motors installed to reduce corrosion

 User Application Article  Australia's number one cheese manufacturer is now implementing a policy of replacing existing conventional DC and AC motors with stainless steel machines to eliminate corrosion problems.

News from Marlin Stainless (23 February 2006)

Catalogue covers gas welding and cutting

Gas welding and cutting equipment supplier's 2006 range catalogue gives details of pressure and process regulators, blowpipes, nozzles for welding and cutting as well as flashback arrestors and hoses.  Brochure Available 

News from BIG (23 February 2006)

Manufacturing software is Microsoft Office based

Manufacturing software provides users with an environment based on Microsoft Office and also an assured long term compatibility and upgrade path with a wide range of proprietary applications.

News from DLoG (UK) (23 February 2006)

Rutronik has healthy growth in sales with Micronas

Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente, Europe's 'top three' distributor, and Micronas, a semiconductor designer and manufacturer, are continuing their successful long-standing partnership.

News from Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente (23 February 2006)

Electronics catalogue and guidance goes on-line

Electronic components supplier has an on-line catalogue, which features a 'webgate' portal allowing access to Online Catalogue, Procurement with tracking system and Product Change Notifications.

News from Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente (23 February 2006)

UK supplier wins GBP 750,000 inkjet parts order

A six month, GBP 750,000 export contract for the supply of some 70 different inkjet printer components has been won by Impact Precision against competition from the USA, China and Europe.

News from Impact Precision (23 February 2006)

Code reading products designed for manufacturers

A comprehensive range of code reading products will be shown at MACH 2006 including new equipment - of marking, reading and traceability - designed specifically for the manufacturing market.

News from Absolute Vision (23 February 2006)

Pressings plant wins body panel contract

Stadco, UK, one of Europe's leading suppliers of body-in-white panels and pressings to the automotive industry, is to supply all body panel spares for Land Rover's Freelander model.

News from Stadco (23 February 2006)

Induction heaters heat parts for fitting, welding

Robust temperature controlled universal induction heaters offer a quick, cost effective and convenient way of heating components, such as bearings, couplings and gears prior to fitting.  Brochure Available 

News from Eriks UK (23 February 2006)

Innovative communications service from BT

 User Application Article  Trail-blazing Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS trust gets innovative communications service from BT

News from BT Global Services (23 February 2006)

Pricepirates helps online shoppers seize bargains

New free price comparison program checking eBay auctions against thousands of shops.

News from Buyertools (23 February 2006)

Edge IPK partners with Agilisys

Business Process Management Integrator Key Partner in Financial Services Sector

News from edge IPK (23 February 2006)

RAD Closes 2005 with $150 Million in Global Sales

RAD Data Communications has announced that its total revenue in 2005 reached $150 million, an increase of more than 10 percent over the previous year's figures.

News from RAD Data Communications (23 February 2006)

On-Demand Service for IM Users at Work

Web-Based Consumer Model to Create Industry's First On-Demand Collaborative IM Service for Businesses and Individual At-Work Users

News from WebEx (23 February 2006)

Help available for supply chain issues

Wesupply gets to grips with the key issues affecting supply chain management  Brochure Available 

News from WeSupply.com (23 February 2006)

EDB Reports High Satisfaction with Dialogue

 User Application Article  Exstream Software has announced positive reports from EDB IT Operations, a leading centre of expertise for the development and operation of IT solutions in the Nordic region of Europe.

News from Exstream Software (23 February 2006)

Calibrators to include liquid bath types

Ametek Calibration Instruments have extended their range of Jofra calibrators to include two new liquid bath types.

News from Ametek Calibration Instruments (23 February 2006)

Real time measurements from electrodes

The new BioStat System from ESA Biosciences uniquely provides a simple, cost effective way to take real time measurements from electrodes and electrochemical sensors.

News from ESA Analytical (23 February 2006)

Network test functions from modules

EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering has announced a major milestone to satisfy system vendor requirements following the release of its new line of next-generation SONET/SDH test modules.

News from EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering (23 February 2006)

Characterization of powder flowability

Freeman Technology will exhibit the FT4 Powder Rheometer - its fully automated universal powder tester for comprehensive and discriminating characterization of powder flowability.

News from Freeman Technology (23 February 2006)

LIMS link to dissolution testing instruments

Labtronics has released an enhancement to its LIMS integration solution, LimsLink, that provides embedded LIMS integration for Hanson Research's Bill Dissolution Data System (DDS).

News from Labtronics (23 February 2006)

Thermal-mechanical-rheological techniques course

Malvern Instruments is a major sponsor of a course exploring the hidden powers of "Thermal-Mechanical-Rheological Techniques".

News from Malvern Instruments (23 February 2006)

Datasheet highlights protocol-driven LIMS

Thermo Electron has produced a new datasheet to provide an overview of the capabilities of its purpose-built Watson Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).  Brochure Available 

News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (23 February 2006)

Trio of new appointments at Schubert

Schubert UK, the leading automated packaging system specialists, have further strengthened their sales and customer service team with a series of new appointments.

News from Schubert UK Ltd (23 February 2006)

The year of awards for Sleever International

Sleever International has received award after award in 2005 as packaging experts recognise Sleever's lead in sleeving technology and its innovation in new materials and new design possibilities.

News from Sleever International (23 February 2006)

PRISYMID leads the way

PRISYMID develops validated labelling system with 2D Datamatrix coding for Merial

News from Prisym ID (23 February 2006)

Micropack offers small run versatility

Leading heat sealing solutions supplier Proseal has launched a portable tray sealing machine ideal for smaller production runs.

News from Proseal UK (23 February 2006)

Domino Amjet to debut full track and trace line

The Integrated Solutions Group of Domino Amjet, will demonstrate for the first time at Interphex 2006, a complete track and trace pharmaceutical packaging line.

News from Domino Printing Sciences plc (23 February 2006)

Domino stand-alone DSL1 Pharma scribing laser

Domino Amjet will exhibit a stand-alone DSL1 Pharma scribing laser which will code onto blister boards and cardboard sleeves of gum packs at INTERPHEX 2006.

News from Domino Printing Sciences plc (23 February 2006)

Gradual Software Announces New UK Distributor

Gradual Software announces Positive Focus to distribute full range of automated publishing solutions.

News from Gradual Software (23 February 2006)

New free brochure for core safety products

Guardsman is launching the new 'Safety Source' Core product brochure in a popular plain format (unpriced, with no mention of Guardsman) for customers' own sales and marketing purposes.

News from Guardsman (23 February 2006)

Tornos CNC turning sales rose by 4.5% during 2005

During the financial year 2005, the Swiss Tornos Group achieved consolidated sales totalling CHF 222.6 million, a 4.5% increase compared with the previous year,but orders were down 5.5%.

News from Tornos Technologies (22 February 2006)

APT appoints business development manager

Precision turning specialist, APT (Leicester) has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Nick Baller as the company's new business development manager.

News from APT Leicester (Automatic Precision Turning) (22 February 2006)

Smart cameras drive machine vision uptake

Miniaturisation of components is creating the need for higher throughput vision systems that offer superior accuracy levels, says a report; a challenging trend for vision system manufacturers.

News from Frost and Sullivan (22 February 2006)

Model-to-model transformation achieved

Model-to-model transformation software 'bridges the design gap' that has opened up in embedded software development processes and design flows - acute in the automotive, avionics and transportation.

News from Artisan Software Tools (22 February 2006)

Software brings SysML standardisation nearer

ARTiSAN Studio 6.1 offers SysML requirements modelling with traceability across a wide tool chain and practical model driven architecture transformations.

News from Artisan Software Tools (22 February 2006)

Datacraft Solutions expands its board of directors

Stephen Parker is to join the Datacraft's board of directors as vice-chairman and will provide an experienced software industry perspective and join in corporate governance.

News from Datacraft Solutions (22 February 2006)

True Internet project based application introduced

VISIBILITY.net methodology, a highly functional user interface, provides engineer-to-order manufacturers with a distinct set of advantages when deploying the ERP application.

News from Visibility (22 February 2006)

Coil shuttle cars positioned at hot dip lines

 User Application Article  Drives using fibre optic communications and Profibus DP are helping a steelmaker to accurately position two coil shuttle cars ahead of hot dipping production lines, reducing the need for road haulage.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (22 February 2006)

Antivibration mounts for motors have low profile

Thin profiles allow rubber antivibration dampers to be used with small standard shaft length, flange-mounted industrial motors, where noise and vibration need to be minimised.

News from Astrosyn International Technology (22 February 2006)

ERP software manages FDA 21 CFR Part 11

ERP software manages FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance requirements that require users to adhere to a specific set of requirements for computerised systems, electronic records, and electronic signatures.

News from Technology Group International (22 February 2006)

Nozzles avoid having complex nested mould elements

 User Application Article  Nozzles that combine the advantages of a single nozzle with those of a standard multi-nozzle are being used in the tooling of a healthcare supplier to mould vestige-free plastics protective caps.

News from DMS Diemould Service (22 February 2006)

Vapour-degreasing solvent alternative approved

A patented n-propyl bromide based vapour-degreasing solvent alternative to trichloroethylene, has been listed by Boeing as approved for use under the requirements of their BAC 5408 standard.  Brochure Available 

News from Enviro Tech Europe (22 February 2006)

High speed simultaneous USB measurement speeds up

Simultaneous analog input multifunction data acquisition modules for USB 2.0 offer two or four channels of simultaneous, 16-bit analog measurement at ultra high speeds up to 2MHz per channel.

News from Data Translation (22 February 2006)

Updated 'Foundation Fieldbus' book released

Second edition of 'Foundation Fieldbus' is written by two experienced control systems engineers and provides quick reference information on the Foundation Fieldbus H1 protocol and installation tips.

News from ISA (Instrumentation, Systems and Aut Soc) (22 February 2006)

Modular switches maximise design flexibility

Human machine interfaces equipment supplier has introduced square and round indicators, pushbuttons, rotary switches, emergency stops and mushroom-headed pushbuttons.  Brochure Available 

News from EAO (22 February 2006)

Centre will research advanced net shape forming

The University of Sheffield in the UK has won a tender of GBP 2.3 million to be used on management and development of the Advanced Net Shape Manufacturing Centre.

News from University of Sheffield, Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (22 February 2006)

Tech Soft America Joins JT Open Program

UGS Corp has announced that Tech Soft America, a leading provider of graphics components to the CAD/CAM/CAE software industry, has become the latest member of the JT Open Program.

News from Siemens PLM Software (22 February 2006)

Alloyed conductor control cable is highly flexible

 User Application Article  Alloyed conductor control cables are made from a special alloy and tests prove the cable will remain intact in an energy chain, at a bending radius of less than 4d, over more than 30 million cycles.  Brochure Available 

News from Igus UK (22 February 2006)

Versatile caramel filling line installed

 User Application Article  The design of a caramel filling line and mechanical handling system is allowing a caramel producer to accommodate the different filling requirements for the wide range of end customers.

News from Weightron Bilanciai (22 February 2006)

Optical inspection system checks softgel capsules

 User Application Article  An optical inspection system for softgels automatically inspects each softgel capsule at high rates and identifies and removes defective softgels and foreign capsules from the product stream.

News from Key Technology (22 February 2006)

Laboratory extended to develop bore geometries

A developer of superabrasive finishing systems and technical leader in bore finishing, Engis, has extended its UK development laboratory to provide technical support in developing bore geometries.

News from Engis (UK) (22 February 2006)

Vehicle body clamping problem solved

 User Application Article  Engineering company was able to solve the difficult problem of designing and developing a new clamping system for transporting 'body-in-white' assemblies through phosphating and electro-coating.

News from CK Industrial Engineers (22 February 2006)

CNC lathes also broach key-way slots in-process

 User Application Article  The integration of broaching tooling in a CNC lathes by a contract manufacturer has reduced lead times, improved quality and increased design flexibility on a variety of components.

News from Horn Cutting Tools (22 February 2006)

Tool presetter has digital camera system

Tool presetting machine has a novel ground granite construction, full colour LCD touch screen digital camera system and provides rapid manual positioning and automatic tool measurement as standard.

News from Nikken Kosakusho UK (22 February 2006)

Division features industrial networking solutions

Harting's Industrial Communications and Power Networks Division provides a complete range of solutions for communications and control in the industrial automation and process control environments.

News from Harting (22 February 2006)

Heat treatment strengthens HP die castings

A novel heat treatment process provides large strength improvements - up to double strength - and an excellent surface finish for high pressure die castings, without blistering or distortion.

News from CSIRO (22 February 2006)

Bulk materials handling seeks seamless workflow

 User Application Article  One of Europe's leading suppliers of plant for handling bulk materials has standardised on design and process automation to help achieve seamless workflow from configuration through to production.

News from Autodesk (22 February 2006)

RFID to stop metal cages' 'disappearance'

Electronic RFID tagging of metal cages - or 'stillages' - could save millions of pounds in lost equipment and lost production by stopping the 'disappearance' or 'misplacement' of these items.

News from Warwick Manufacturing Group (22 February 2006)

Subcontractor adds CNC turning to up capacity

 User Application Article  When a Welsh subcontract machining company wants to extend capacity, it invests in the latest CNC turning centres, lathes and feeding equipment rather than expand working hours or add shifts.

News from Colchester-Harrison (22 February 2006)

CAD/CAM provider appoints managing director

Pathtrace has appointed Raf Lobato as managing director - as former director of UK operations, he brings to his new role more than 15 years experience within the CAD/CAM industry.

News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (22 February 2006)

Shrink wrapping machines are most flexible

What is believed to be the most flexible and efficient shrink wrapping machine to enter Europe will be shown at Ipex along with a semi-automatic shrink wrapper and other packaging machines.  Brochure Available 

News from Sealed Air (22 February 2006)

High-speed VMC cuts machining time by third

 User Application Article  Twin-pallet, high-speed, vertical-spindle machining centre achieved a cycle time over one-third faster than the next best machine when producing an aluminium chassis for a telecoms customer.

News from Whitehouse Machine Tools (22 February 2006)

Turning centre raises productivity 30-50%

 User Application Article  A twin turret, twin spindle turning centre has helped an UK aerospace subcontractor to improve its machining productivity by an average of 30%, and up to a staggering 50% on many components.

News from Miyano UK (22 February 2006)

Antidote to monster email attachments

organisations and employees frustrated by large email attachments clogging up their email inbox or corporate network, can turn to PowerPressed, a software tool offered by BT Wholesale

News from BT Global Services (22 February 2006)

VIA Opens World's First eSports Training House

New "Home of Chrome" in the heart of the vibrant European gaming scene for top eSports professional gamers and Chrome Ambassadors the "girlz 0f destruction" to promote competitive PC gaming.

News from VIA Technologies (22 February 2006)

UGS' NX Nastran Sets the Standard

NX Nastran sets new benchmark in its category, solving the largest and fastest known calculation.

News from Siemens PLM Software (22 February 2006)

Precise economic titration for non-acqueus media

The majority of the titrations carried out in the pharmaceutical industry take place in non-aqueous media.  Brochure Available 

News from Metrohm UK (22 February 2006)

Operability testing and support attends show

QArea is attending the 3GSM World Congress 2006 in Barcelona, Spain.

News from QArea (22 February 2006)

Analyzer for tap density of powders has lock

Quantachrome Instruments' Autotap analyzer for tap density of powders is available with a keyed lock to prevent unauthorized changes to the proper number of taps to ensure conformance to SOP's.

News from Quantachrome Instruments (22 February 2006)

3N severe-service union-bonnet series needle valve

Swagelok has received Transportation Pressure Equipment Directive (TPED) approval (Directive 99/36/EC) for its 3N severe-service union-bonnet series needle valve.

News from Swagelok (22 February 2006)

Speed of delivery wins new business

Packaging Automation's ability to manufacture and supply tooling in just two weeks has led to the company's latest contract success with fruit and vegetable processor Sharrocks Fresh Produce .

News from Packaging Automation Ltd (22 February 2006)

GSM barcode superstore

GSM are now repositioning themselves to be more product orientated in line with customer requests, through the launch of their new online website: The Barcode Superstore.

News from GSM Printer and Label Systems (22 February 2006)

Qosmedix Lip Balm Tube and Cap

When you need a container for lip balm, solid makeup or fragrance, the new twist-up tube with cap from Qosmedix is the answer.

News from Qosmedix (22 February 2006)

Appetite for automation

RTS sponsors major UK survey into attitudes to automation.  Brochure Available 

News from RTS Flexible Systems (22 February 2006)

PrintCity's Hall will be smartest place at IPEX

Creative print products and new business ideas for the graphic arts industry will be at the heart of the industry's most advanced print technology within PrintCity's Hall 1 at IPEX from April 4-11.

News from PrintCity GmbH and Co KG (22 February 2006)

Hand protection for bird flu

Marigold Industrial gears up for potential bird flu arrival.

News from Marigold Industrial (22 February 2006)

Strict vehicle emission reforms favour 'hybrids'

Automotive component/sub-assembly suppliers should note a recent report, which says that all European Union vehicle manufacturers are likely to 'hybridise' their vehicles by the end of the decade.

News from Frost and Sullivan (21 February 2006)

Is UK food manufacturing automation friendly?

An automation company asks if the UK's food and drink manufacturers - beset with skills and staff shortages - is making the most of robotics and automated handling to improve its cost-efficiency?  Brochure Available 

News from RTS Flexible Systems (21 February 2006)

Expansion joints handle extreme heat conditions

Non-metallic expansion joints handle extreme heat conditions as well as abrasive and caustic gases, while meeting customers' requirements for economy of installation/operation and energy efficiency.

News from WahlcoMetroflex (21 February 2006)

Safety limit switches are designed for long life

Safety limit switches are available with plastics or die-cast housings, are designed for long life - provide a minimum of one million actuations - and withstand water washdown cleaning.

News from Omron Scientific Technologies (21 February 2006)

Latest position feedback encoders to be shown

As well as position feedback encoder systems, a Koran exhibition will show motion analysis software demonstrated in conjunction with a laser interferometer measurement system for machine calibration.  Brochure Available 

News from Renishaw (21 February 2006)

High powered diaphragm pumps are pulse-free

Latest models of industrial diaphragm pumps provide steady pulse-free metered volume delivery of liquids, for dosing and transfer applications in ultra-pure fluids, corrosives or slurries.

News from Wanner Engineering (21 February 2006)

Tool guidance system cuts radial/axial run-out

A new tool guidance system for CNC grinders supports and guides a tool during grinding, significantly reducing axial and radial runout and so producing highly accurate components.

News from Anca Pty (21 February 2006)

Engineering materials producer to move USA HQ

USA producer of engineered materials, the Polymer Group, will establish a new corporate headquarters to better serve its customers and accommodate future growth of the business.

News from Polymer Group (21 February 2006)

EIA reports succesful exhibition attendance

The Engineering Industries Association took a group stand at the UK's Southern Engineering Exhibition, which attracted 404 stands representing over 480 companies and over 4,000 visitors.

News from Engineering Industries Association (21 February 2006)

Cable management device is better and cleaner

A better, cleaner, faster cable management device refines and perfects cable tie manufacturing; is tamper-proof and has a low profile that prevents snagging when cable is trimmed.

News from Device Technologies (21 February 2006)

Gas springs shown in USA, Canada, and Mexico

A designer and manufacturer of gas springs and hydraulic vibration dampers, launched its 18-moth customer road tour in August 2005 and will visit major cities around the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

News from Stabilus (21 February 2006)

Norwood Marking Systems appoints account manager

Norwood Marking Systems, maker of thermal transfer and hot stamp printers, has appointed Fred McMahon as national account manager for the pharmaceutical, medical device and cosmetics industries.

News from Norwood Marking Systems (21 February 2006)

Increase manufacturing speed and flexibility

'Diet doctors' at MAS North West have helped UK manufacturers to go 'lean' and 'power up' their productivity by a total of GBP 173million by increasing manufacturing speed and flexibility.

News from Manufacturing Institute (21 February 2006)

Visibility Corp ERP expands West with Level Eight

The partnership between Visibility and Level Eight combines an ERP software solution with the significant experience of a proven sales and implementation organisation based in the Western US market.

News from Visibility (21 February 2006)

Digital kanban systems avoid confusion

IT managers should implement digital kanban, because a leaner production method is not created by paper kanban instructions that result in lost orders, duplicated orders, or supplier confusion.

News from TR Cutler (21 February 2006)

Marking systems firm appoints account manager

Norwood Marking Systems has appointed Jim Striese as national / international account manager - distributors and agents, and will build and manage Norwood's network of distributors and agents.

News from Norwood Marking Systems (21 February 2006)

Decision support system links warehouse/business

Decision support system software allows data (warehouse to business framework) to be viewed in graphical, chart, map, or alert (management by exception reporting) presentations methodologies.

News from Technology Group International (21 February 2006)

Profibus Ireland announces course dates

Profibus Ireland has set course dates including those for the Certified Profibus Installers Course, the Certified Profibus Engineers Course, and the Profibus Maintainace course.

News from Profibus Group (21 February 2006)

Chrome swinghandles improve cabinet safety

Chrome swinghandles - with a touch-comfortable satin finish - are suitable for two or three position rod lock systems - and provide IP65 sealing in either RH or LH application.  Brochure Available 

News from Emka UK (21 February 2006)

Industry experts plan for advances in automation

ISA has released the ISA EXPO 2006 technical conference programme, and will address major themes in automation and was developed by volunteer experts at a conference committee summit.

News from ISA (Instrumentation, Systems and Aut Soc) (21 February 2006)

LMS joins Dassault Systemes' SIMULIA programme

LMS has joined Dassault Systemes' SIMULIA Partner Programme, which unites simulation partners from the ABAQUS Alliance Programme with Dassault Systemes' Component Application Architecture community.  Brochure Available 

News from LMS International (21 February 2006)

Cartridges now available for Mixpac dispensers

S-50 System 10:1 ratio cartridges are now available for the Mixpac Hand-Held Cartridge Dispensing System used to dispense two-component adhesives in a 10:1 volumetric ratio.

News from Sulzer Mixpac USA (21 February 2006)

CMMs perform in-line vehicle body shell inspection

 User Application Article  Two CMMs has been integrated into the Vantage sports car production line to perform the 100% inspection, measuring approximately 400 points inside and outside every body shell.

News from LK (21 February 2006)

Torque analyser is truly universal

As well as being used for production torque analysing and quality assurance work, a torque analyser will also accept the majority of commercially available torque transducers used on assembly lines.

News from Industrial Measurements (21 February 2006)

Quieter hydraulic power gains award for maker

For the development of a hydraulic power unit that has significantly reduced factory noise levels The Ford Motor Company has presented Parker Hannefin with a manufacturing excellence award.  Brochure Available 

News from Parker Hannifin (21 February 2006)

UK's Manufacturing Advisory Service supports MACH

At the UK's MACH 2006 machine tool exhibition, the UK's Manufacturing Advisory Service will be presenting a series of regionally focussed seminars on manufacturing business.

News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (21 February 2006)

'Make Your Own' 5-port managed switch arrives

With a five-port managed Ethernet switch, OEMs can use its ET-5MS-OEM-2 board to produce their own Ethernet switch, by adding packaging, a power supply and connectors.  Brochure Available 

News from Sixnet (21 February 2006)

Sealer operates at up to 90 trays/min

 User Application Article  A leading UK supplier of 'ready meals' has installed two tray sealers - are able to deliver speeds of 90 trays/min - and a tray diverger and converger to enable trays to be directed to either sealer.

News from Proseal UK (21 February 2006)

Machine tools to focus on 'complete machining'

Focussing on 'complete machining' systems, there will be 13 machine tools, including latest VMCs, turning centres and high specification vertical turning centre on show.  Brochure Available 

News from Dugard (21 February 2006)

Marposs gains DaimlerChrysler global award

At DaimlerChrysler's third annual Global Supplier Awards programme event in Detroit, the company presented Mapross with the 2005 Global Supplier Award for Manufacturing Goods and Services.

News from Marposs (21 February 2006)

Integrated sensors simplify robotic assembly

Integrated sensor systems being introduced at the MACH exhibition, for use with 'intelligent' robots, have taken system integration into the world of 'plug-and-play'.  Brochure Available 

News from Fanuc Robotics (UK) (21 February 2006)

Universal Imaging Utility for Loomis Fargo

 User Application Article  Loomis Fargo cashes in with the help of the Universal Imaging Utility

News from Binary Resource UK (21 February 2006)

Create a single, in-depth view of your customer

Knexus Community is holding an executive roundtable gathering on Customer Data entitled 'Creating a single in-depth view of your customers' (Central London, 15 March 2006).

News from Knexus Community (21 February 2006)

Indiana Department of Transportation Wins BE Award

 User Application Article  CAD Training Program Named Top Project in "Well-Trained Organisation" Category  Brochure Available 

News from Bentley Systems (21 February 2006)

Washington Transport make Inroads with Bentley

 User Application Article  Washington State Department of Transportation Selects Bentley To Provide Transportation Design Software  Brochure Available 

News from Bentley Systems (21 February 2006)

New authorised LIMS distributor in Brazil

Autoscribe has appointed a new authorised distributor in Brazil to further expand its network of business partners offering pre-sales and post-sales services.  Brochure Available 

News from Autoscribe (21 February 2006)

Authorised distributor in Brazil for LIMS

Autoscribe has appointed a new authorised distributor in Brazil to further expand its network of business partners offering pre-sales and post-sales services.  Brochure Available 

News from Autoscribe (21 February 2006)

COTS LIMS follows evolutionary path

The concept of a truly, fully configurable, LIMS system is currently in vogue in the LIMS press and comes many years after the concept of evolution was published.  Brochure Available 

News from Autoscribe (21 February 2006)

Web-based 8051 microcontroller database search

Computer Solutions has added self-selection search to its Micro-Search web-based 8051 microcontroller database, allowing users to specify features they require in a micro for their application.

News from Computer Solutions (21 February 2006)

CMM pair measures Aston Martin Vantage body shells

 User Application Article  At Aston Martin's Gaydon factory, quality control over the new Vantage sports car launched last year includes measuring approximately 400 points inside and outside every body shell.

News from LK (21 February 2006)

Low-cost USB analog input 14-bit device

Measurement Computing has announced the release of a new, low-cost USB analog input device.

News from Measurement Computing (21 February 2006)

Breakfast at Coventry, environmental, geotechnical

STATS has issued an open invitation to anyone with an interest in Environmental and/or Geotechnical services, to attend the launch of a new skills area at the company's offices.

News from STATS (21 February 2006)

Heat-Sealing's Two-Week Leadtime Solves Problem

 User Application Article  Packaging Automation's ability to manufacture and supply tooling in just two weeks has led to the company's latest contract success with fruit and vegetable processor Sharrocks Fresh Produce.

News from Packaging Automation (21 February 2006)

Food Glazing's Success With RPC Shelf-Life Bottle

 User Application Article  The durability and convenience of RPC Containers Corby's Orion bottle have made it the suitable for Barker and Davis Food's range of decorative glazes, Readyglaze.

News from RPC Containers (21 February 2006)

Gas detectors are immune to radio interference

 User Application Article  Steelmaker Corus has chosen Crowcon's portable Gasman single gas detector for use at its South Wales manufacturing plant.  Brochure Available 

News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (21 February 2006)

FLTA names winners of Awards for Excellence

Ten more names have been etched gloriously into materials handling history as winners in the latest Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) Annual Awards for Excellence.

News from Fork Lift Truck Association (21 February 2006)

RFID technology combats conterfeiting

RFID technology is providing businesses with a powerful tool in their efforts to combat counterfeiting - the EU estimates that as many as 100,000 jobs have been lost through forgery.  Brochure Available 

News from IDC - Intelligent Distributed Controls (21 February 2006)

BSI stainless steel standards collected on CD-ROM

BSI Business Information has just published a collection of essential stainless steel standards on one CD-ROM to include all three available parts of BS EN 10088 Stainless steels.

News from BSI Product Services (20 February 2006)

Bore gauges used in machine tool conditions

In addition to being suitable for use within all normal gauging situations, cost effective bore gauges have advanced electronics with IP65 rating, rendering them resistant to coolant, water and dust.

News from Bowers Metrology UK (20 February 2006)

Refrigeration exhibition details go on-line

There is now a Web site on-line for the UK's RAC07 exhibition dedicated to refrigeration and air conditioning and includes details of exhibitors, floor plan, and range of attractions.

News from RAC07 Emap Maclaren (20 February 2006)

Epoxy resin compound has high shear strength

Flexible epoxy resin compound with outstanding shear and peel strength for high performance bonding, sealing and casting To engineering plastics and metals superior resistance to thermal cycling.

News from Master Bond (20 February 2006)

Retrofit service updates software on CMMs

Carl Zeiss offers a retrofit service, incorporating a series of interfaces allowing the installation of its industry leading software on to non-Zeiss CMMs and other measuring equipment.

News from Carl Zeiss, Metrology Division (20 February 2006)

USA's NEFDA supports fastener exhibition

The New England Fastener Distributors Association has joined five other local, regional and national USA associations to support the 26th Annual National Industrial Fastener Show/East.

News from National Industrial Fastener Show (20 February 2006)

Measuring instrument helps tune vibratory feeders

A hand-held measuring instrument designed to facilitate the development, tuning and servicing of vibratory equipment, such as conveyors or bowl feeders, displays useful parameters simultaneously.  Brochure Available 

News from REO (UK) (20 February 2006)

Vertical boring/turning machine cuts cycle times

 User Application Article  A large-capacity two-axis vertical boring and turning machine - with high table speed - has been acquired by an aircraft engine component supplier to further reduce cycle and lead times.

News from Ward CNC Machinery (20 February 2006)

Real-time 'point-cloud' inspection to be shown

A novel measurement system allows real-time, point cloud inspection of parts allows faster, more detailed inspection against CAD models by using a laser to collect large amounts of data.  Brochure Available 

News from Delcam (20 February 2006)

Conduit maker strengthens technical support team

Electrical conduit systems provider, Kopex International, has appointed Martin Eaglesfield and Jon Warren as applications engineers in a team headed by Design and Applications manager Meirion Buck.  Brochure Available 

News from Kopex International (20 February 2006)

Polishing to make 'holey fibre' beam splitters

 User Application Article  In trying to find a way to make beam splitters that divide light in one input fibre between two output fibres in 'holey fibres', polishing techniques are being developed with help of Engis UK.

News from Engis (UK) (20 February 2006)

MCL Technologies to provide MCL-Client for Symbol

MCL Technologies has agreed for Symbol Technologies to factory install MCL-Client on Symbol's MC1000 with English OS to make it easier to gain the benefits of MCL-Collection on the MC1000.

News from Zetes (20 February 2006)

Some 400 companies to exhibit at Lamiera

Some 400 companies have registered for stands at the forthcoming Italian sheet metal work and fabrication show, Lamiera 2006, from Europe, Middle east and the USA.

News from UCIMU (20 February 2006)

Mid Europa Partners acquires Wheelabrator Group

Mid Europa Partners, through its Emerging Europe Convergence Fund II, has completed the acquisition of all outstanding Wheelabrator Group equity from an investment group led by Bard and Company.  Brochure Available 

News from Wheelabrator Group (20 February 2006)

Pierce fasteners install high-strength threads

Advanced assembly systems for sheet metal use will focus on the pierce fastener's technique's ability to accurately install high strength, male or female threads in components up to 4.0mm thick.  Brochure Available 

News from Profil UK (20 February 2006)

Pocket device tests pH values

Housed in a water resistant case with hold function, one touch calibration and auto shut off, a pocket-sized testing device measures over the range of 0 to 14pH with an accuracy of +/-0.2pH.

News from Electronic Temperature Instruments (20 February 2006)

Alter your PDA to record temperature readings

It is now possible, using an electronic method, to record temperature readings, real date and time plus notes, utilising the Windows or Palm thermometer probe and software in conjunction with a PDA.

News from Electronic Temperature Instruments (20 February 2006)

Tribological lubricants save maintenance costs

On view at the UK's MAINTEC exhibition will be individual, cost-saving tribological solutions for gears, bearings, compressors and for the lubrication of pitching gears and bearings, compressors.  Brochure Available 

News from Kluber Lubrication GB (20 February 2006)

Fast, automatic traysealer works at 36 trays/min

 User Application Article  Swiss food manufacturer selected a traysealer for the fast efficient automated packing of salad mixes into trays at speeds of 20 trays/min, and the traysealer is capable of handling 36 trays/min.

News from Ishida Europe (20 February 2006)

Lubricating reliably at sub-zero temperatures

 Technical Background Article  Lubricating oils that replace naphthenic mineral oils and developed for refrigeration compressors can enhance compressor reliability and reduce the operating costs of the entire refrigeration plant.  Brochure Available 

News from Kluber Lubrication GB (20 February 2006)

Sintered chipbreaker extends thread insert life

A ground profile, threading insert with a sintered chipbreaker provides maximum swarf control, particularly in difficult to machine alloys, and offers longer tool life than ground chipbreakers.  Brochure Available 

News from WNT (UK) (20 February 2006)

Electro-pneumatic valves platform set easily

Electro-pneumatic valve family that has easy-to-configure and maintain platform for automation is designed for building systems around a configurable manifold with 'point-of-use' control system.  Brochure Available 

News from Festo (20 February 2006)

Over-centre latches have three grip lengths

Over-centre latches are made in stainless or zinc-plated mild steel and are available with a choice of three grip lengths and include low profile fasteners with two types of optional sealing pins.

News from Protex Fasteners (20 February 2006)

Caged roller guides have greater load capacity

Caged roller guides now have extra wide guide rails to provide greater load capacity, in terms of weight and overall size, with excellent levels of rigidity, positional accuracy and repeatability.

News from THK UK (20 February 2006)

Drill bit assembly cell doubles throughput

 User Application Article  A fully automated assembly cell replaces a previously labour-intensive manual operation, assembling hundreds of thousands of fixed cutter drill bit PDC cutting elements and has doubled throughput.

News from Barr and Paatz (20 February 2006)

Aldata to supply GOLD to Intermache France

 User Application Article  Intermarche, one of the world's Top 30 largest food and non-food retailers that operates throughout Europe, is to use GOLD.

News from Aldata (20 February 2006)

Working Around the Google Desktop Search Boycott

How to use remote Google Desktop without compromising your privacy

News from Laplink Software (20 February 2006)

I-Logix and Esterel Technologies Partner

Integrated System / Software Development Environment Combines UML/SysML-Based Rhapsody with Scade to Dramatically Shorten the Certification Process

News from I-Logix Europe (20 February 2006)

First Eclipse Plug-In for Model-Driven Development

MDD Solution Offers First Eclipse Open Source Development Plug-In and Powerful Graphical Differencing of Static and Dynamic Diagrams Feature in Rhapsody 6.2

News from I-Logix Europe (20 February 2006)

Presstek Expands Presence In Europe

Grand opening of new European business centre sets the stage for Presstek growth in Europe

News from Presstek Inc (20 February 2006)

Abacus Polar partners with Proven Software

Abacus Polar partners with Proven Software Solutions to create the Abacus Systems Solutions Framework

News from Proven Software Solutions (20 February 2006)

Segula Technologies selects Smarteam PLM Solution

 User Application Article  Smarteam will boost the efficiency of Segula's teams around the globe by enhancing collaborative work and large engineering project management.

News from Dassault Systemes (20 February 2006)

Digitiser Named Test Product of the Year

PXI Digitiser Receives Highest Honour from Test and Measurement World  Brochure Available 

News from National Instruments (20 February 2006)

Paperless technology solutions.

 User Application Article  Leading Sage reseller and Version One fulfil African demand for 'paperless technology' solutions.

News from Version One (20 February 2006)

Gas testing kit keeps monitor accurate

Users of portable gas detectors need to know their units are working correctly and will always alarm in the presence of hazardous gases.  Brochure Available 

News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (20 February 2006)

Smart liquid-handling workstations

Visitors to Eppendorf's IBLA (International Biotech Lab Automation Europe) exhibition stand had a chance to win a Sony AIBO (Artificial Intelligence robot) dog.  Brochure Available 

News from Eppendorf UK (20 February 2006)

Food texture measurement with console

The new TMS-Console texture measurement system from UK food texture experts Food Technology is designed specifically for the food production environment.  Brochure Available 

News from Mecmesin (20 February 2006)

Technical recruitment in Malaysia

The continued success of specialist technical and engineering recruitment company, NES Overseas has been further illustrated with the latest addition to its global network of offices.

News from NES Group (20 February 2006)

Magnetic level gauges for the process industries

Emerson's low cost alternative to secondary ultrasonic or radar instruments provides measurement continuity in aggressive environments.

News from Mobrey Measurement (20 February 2006)

New generation digital phosphor oscilloscopes

Tektronix has announced the availability of the DPO4000 Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes (DPOs), a portable series of models developed upon a new generation platform.  Brochure Available 

News from Tektronix (20 February 2006)

Function generator achieves low distortion levels

The SRS DS360 function generator, from TTi, combines the performance of a low-distortion analogue source with the precision of direct digital synthesis to achieve low levels of distortion.

News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (20 February 2006)

Fast and accurate mobile communication tester

The new Yokogawa VC3300 mobile communication tester is a high-end WCDMA/GSM mobile phone tester that is very fast, highly accurate, compact and easy to use.

News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (20 February 2006)

Gripper supports large-diameter rolls

Battenfeld Gloucester Engineering has developed the so-called 'Gripper' for its three winder models 1002, 1002DS and 1027S.

News from Battenfeld Gloucester Engineering Co (20 February 2006)

Expanding range for Innovia Films

Innovia Films is expanding its market leading range of "squeezable" label facestock films.

News from Innovia Films (20 February 2006)

The future of liquid handling

Arlington Packaging launches new websiteto attract potential customers looking for a returnable packaging solution.

News from Arlington Packaging (20 February 2006)

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