News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 19 March
to Saturday 25 March 2006
European wood flour and plastics composites grow
Growth in consumption of products made from mixtures of wood flour and plastics is likely to accelerate in Europe, the materials offering lower maintenance costs than wood.
News from Hackwell Group (24 March 2006)
Self-inflicted barriers impede manufacturing
UK research published this week shows that a culture of secrecy and suspicion is having a negative impact on decision-making within UK manufacturing organisations.
News from Chartered Management Institute (24 March 2006)
Fan gives high performance against system pressure
A high performance, rugged, DC axial fan is fitted with high quality ball bearings and has locked rotor and polarity protection and includes tachometer output for detection of fan failure.
News from Aerco (24 March 2006)
High performance planetary gearboxes are compact
High performance planetary gearboxes feature an innovative two-stage drive gear arrangement, which results in an exceptionally compact design, with low mechanical inertia.
News from Gudel UK (24 March 2006)
Software develops powerful probing routines
An addition to a new generation of easy-to-use probing and process control software can be used to develop powerful probing routines for both contact and non-contact laser probes. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (24 March 2006)
Deep door hinge speeds large cabinets' assembly
A simple, low cost 180 deg control cabinet door hinge in polyamide will be appreciated by installers of larger doors and access panels where 25mm return edges enhance rigidity. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (24 March 2006)
Plastics moulding show attracts top exhibitors
The UK's Plastics Design and Moulding 2006 exhibition is attracting more 'global brand heavyweights' from the materials sector - including Bayer MaterialScience, Victrex and PolyOne.
News from Emap Maclaren - ECA & PFC (24 March 2006)
GE Fanuc delivers 5,555th CNC to EDM builder
The mutual satisfaction that has been achieved betrween CNC supplier and machine tool builder can be measured by the 5,555th GE Fanuc CNC system delivered recently to Charmilles. Brochure Available
News from Fanuc GE CNC UK (24 March 2006)
BASF IT holding company sets up in Germany
The IT subsidiary of BASF, will be centrally managed out of Ludwigshafen and the holding company and headquarters, in the Netherlands and Switzerland, are now in the new holding company.
News from BASF IT Services BV (24 March 2006)
Motion, fluid control products go on-line
As the demand for online purchasing increases, Norgren, a motion and fluid control specialist, has enhanced its online web store facility to offer even more functionality.
News from Norgren (24 March 2006)
Oxygen sliding agent withstands extreme pressures
An oxygen sliding agent for fittings and valves operating under extreme pressures has an operating temperature of up to 60 deg C, and a maximum oxygen pressure of up to 450 bar. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (24 March 2006)
Automation, IT training programmes introduced
A series of automation-related training programmes is based on a combination of known and recognised automation and IT training courses in English, Spanish, German, French and Dutch.
News from ATS International (24 March 2006)
High-speed machine checks flat components
A purpose-designed measuring machine - with no moving parts - inspects flat components from power presses, CNC profiling machines, turret punch presses and routers. Brochure Available
News from Press and Shear Machinery (24 March 2006)
Flowmeter measures compressed air accurately
Proven in a wide range of gas flow applications, 'super sensitive' t-mass thermal mass flowmeter directly measures mass flow of compressed air, biogas and other utility gas applications. Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (24 March 2006)
Program simulates, validates robotic assembly
User Application Article Airbus has chosen robotics digital manufacturing simulation software to simulate, validate and program the robotics assembly lines for the new Airbus aircraft programmes.
News from Delmia (24 March 2006)
Graphics to be shown for computer-aided dispatch
Graphics to be shown for computer-aided dispatch Graphics hardware for computer-aided dispatch, security monitoring, and process control to improve productivity and reduce errors.
News from Matrox Graphics (24 March 2006)
Off-line system speeds automatic lathe programming
User Application Article By adopting off-line programming software for CNC automatics, a small precision turned parts maker has cut programming times for new jobs from around 1.5h to 10-15 minutes each. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (24 March 2006)
Investigating 'user-friendly' as applied to ERP
Technical Background Article In this paper Phil Nicholls investigates what we mean and what we should mean by the term user-friendly - as applied to ERP - and show how the common image can be misguided.
News from eMerge Information Technology (24 March 2006)
7-axis robot raises gravity die-casting quality
User Application Article Robot fitted with end-of-arm ladle tool is used to reduce waste and ensure pouring consistency in gravity die-casting and avoid oxide debris being re-introduced into the melt. Brochure Available
News from KUKA Automation + Robotics (24 March 2006)
Sensing products distributor named for Malaysia
American Sensor Technologies and Macro Sensors have appointed OptoCom Equiptech as distributors of their full line of sensing products throughout Singapore and Malaysia.
News from American Sensor Technologies (24 March 2006)
Web site provides info for pro/ENGINEER users
TriStar's ProEUniversity.com provides Pro/ENGINEER users with free access to comprehensive engineering resources and to register for PTC Certified Training Courses nationwide.
News from TriStar (24 March 2006)
Replica laser CMM has high scanning speed
Replica laser scanning CMM meets the growing demand for a competitive reverse engineering solution that offers high scanning speed and data capture together with CMM performance.
News from Metris (24 March 2006)
Manual/CNC straight bed lathe learnt in a day
A manual/CNC straight bed lathe is a low cost, 'entry level' machine has a control system that can be mastered within a day, even by users with no previous CNC experience. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (24 March 2006)
Extra large lathes have latest CNC systems
With five models and various bed lengths offered, 'extra large' capacity straight bed CNC lathes can be supplied with Siemens 810D conversational Shopturn CNC or Fanuc Oi TC CNC. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (24 March 2006)
One pendelum VMC machines 3- and 5-axis cycles
Combined 3-axis and 5-axis pendulum machining cycles on a single moving column vertical machining centre are to be demonstrated, improving productivity by at least 40%. Brochure Available
News from Dugard (24 March 2006)
Access Accounting launch Dimensions Manufacturing
Manufacturing companies will find controlling their production operations both easier and more efficient with the recently launched Dimensions Manufacturing
News from Access Accounting (24 March 2006)
RMSync hits UK with retail channel opportunities
Cost-effective solution offers resellers access into new markets.
News from Cedilla Systems (24 March 2006)
MessageLabs Email Protect Services
Cobweb Solutions offer MessageLabs Email Protect Services as a Standard Feature of their Microsoft Hosted Exchange Offering
News from Cobweb Solutions (24 March 2006)
Cost-effective range of RAID 6 storage systems
Boosting resilience, LapiStor introduces a new, cost-effective range of RAID Level 6 data storage systems
News from LapiStor (24 March 2006)
Intelligent Demarcation Ensures End-to-End Control
RAD Releases Network Termination Unit for the Ethernet-Based Managed Local Loop
News from RAD Data Communications (24 March 2006)
Version 2.2 of its aesthetica software
Latest version introduces new functions and improvements that significantly enhance the value and versatility of a unique software tool for automobile design.
News from Icona Solutions (24 March 2006)
St Petersburg adopts InfoNet
User Application Article St Petersburg has purchased InfoNet in order to build a central data repository for the management of all data relating to its collection systems infrastructure.
News from Wallingford Software (24 March 2006)
Adept Scientific to supply and support Kinetica
Thermo Electron has appointed Adept Scientific to supply and support its powerful industry-standard pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic application, Kinetica Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (24 March 2006)
Only a few Days Left to Vote
Cast your ballot for your favourite designs by March 31, 2006
News from CoCreate Software (24 March 2006)
Mathematical modelling environment with export
Adept Scientific has announced the release of BlockBuilder for Simulink, a mathematical modelling environment that offers automated export to Simulink. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (24 March 2006)
Large-scale automatic metering network
Coronis and CMC Ekocon have announced their partnership in the first large-scale automatic metering (AMR) network in Eastern Europe.
News from Coronis Systems (24 March 2006)
Organic gases determination information on website
Exeter Analytical has expanded the background technical and applications information accessible from its website.
News from Exeter Analytical (24 March 2006)
Analysis of material retained on filter membranes
Exeter Analytical has released a technical paper describing a technique for easy, direct automated elemental analysis of material retained on filter membranes in water filtration and air monitoring.
News from Exeter Analytical (24 March 2006)
Elemental analyser used in top laboratories
In a Royal Society of Chemistry report assessing the proficiency of microanalysis in end user laboratories, four of the top five laboratories used the CE440 Elemental Analyser from Exeter Analytical.
News from Exeter Analytical (24 March 2006)
Process gas analysers offer single or dual channel
Emerson Process Management has introduced the Rosemount Analytical X-stream series of process gas analysers.
News from Emerson Process Management (24 March 2006)
Catalogue for microplates in five sections
Porvair Sciences has announced a new 64-page catalogue providing a comprehensive specialist resource for all scientists involved with or using microplates and microplate technology. Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (24 March 2006)
Automated heat sealer for plate sealing
Porvair Sciences has announced TriSeal - its new automated heat sealer optimised for medium to high throughput plate sealing applications. Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (24 March 2006)
High performance collection and storage plates
As specialists in microplates and microplate technology since 1987 - Porvair Sciences has developed a comprehensive selection of high performance Collection / Storage plates and accessories. Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (24 March 2006)
Low volume 384-well microplates range
Porvair Sciences has made additions to its range of low volume 384-well microplates. Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (24 March 2006)
Disposable reagent reservoir plates
Porvair Sciences specialists in microplate technology, has announced a range of disposable reagent reservoir plates. Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (24 March 2006)
Optoelectronic gas and chemical sensing
The UK Optoelectronic Chemical Sensing Network will be holding a free workshop on Thursday 7th September as part of the Instrumentation Scotland and Offshore exhibition.
News from Trident Exhibitions (24 March 2006)
People ID business helps growth figures
2005 was marked by a high level of growth in salesat Zetes, up 38.4% compared to 2004.
News from Zetes (24 March 2006)
Company's First Tray Sealing System Packs Quorn
User Application Article The UK's Marlow Foods has chosen a Packaging Automation Vision 400 for its first venture in to tray sealing.
News from Packaging Automation (24 March 2006)
PP Pot key To Coffee Brand's Success
User Application Article The successful launch of Caffe Nero's new range of microwaveable Single Serve Soups has been assured thanks to the convenience and style of packaging supplied by RPC Containers.
News from RPC Containers (24 March 2006)
Choose the Perfect High Speed Camera
Technical Background Article The following application note from Photron will help users to select the right camera for the right slow motion imaging task.
News from Photron USA (24 March 2006)
New gripper eases high speed sack palletisation
TIA's new sack gripper is ideal for handling sacks containing materials such as aggregates, grain, sand, potatoes and granules.
News from TIA Robotic Solutions (24 March 2006)
Production measurement company sets up China JV
German company Jenoptik is strengthening its Asian market presence in production measurement technology by setting up a new joint venture in China - Hommel Telstar in Shanghai.
News from Jenoptik (23 March 2006)
Spot lights provide bright, off-axis illumination
A range of low-cost LED IP67-rated spot lights provide bright, off-axis illumination of small areas for product inspections and deliver bright, even light, even if voltage fluctuates.
News from Banner Engineering (23 March 2006)
Long fibre thermoplastics pellets capacity raised
In response to growing interest its customers, PlastiComp announces an additional compounding line for 'Compl_t' long fiber reinforced thermoplastics molding pellets.
News from Plasticomp (23 March 2006)
Automatic lathe builder raises profits
The Tornos group - builder of CNC automatic lathes and multi-spindle lathes - had a successful 2005 when gross sales amounted to SFr 222.6 million - a 4.5% increase over 2004.
News from Tornos Technologies (23 March 2006)
Vibratory conveyor removes scrap efficiently
Vibratory conveyor, using a slow forward stroke and fast return stroke, is designed for linear scrap removal from presses, lathes, machining centres and various items of machinery.
News from PREMiTEC (23 March 2006)
Copper rod casters have lower operating costs
Representing a significant leap forward in copper rod production, copper rod casting machines combine graphite furnace technology in a single melting, holding and casting furnace.
News from Rautomead International (23 March 2006)
Motor/worm gearbox package has SS housings
A stainless steel bodied motor/gearbox has been developed specially for industries that make heavy demands on hygienic, easy-to-clean designs free from potential contamination hazards.
News from Marlin Stainless (23 March 2006)
Machine vision sensors detect/inspect without PLC
Inspection machine vision sensors are believed to be the first and only sensors in the world that use patterns to detect and inspect parts, providing unmatched reliability with no PLC. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (23 March 2006)
Gentle conveyor chains optimise load distribution
Power and free conveyor chains have rollers arranged in an offset pattern to combine an optimised load distribution with a gentler, more even transport of the conveyed goods.
News from Iwis-Flexon (23 March 2006)
Sandretto signs Taiwanese injection moulder deal
Injection moulding machinery supplier, Sandretto UK, has signed an agency deal with FCS Machinery of Taiwan, to sell FCS injection moulders of 350kN to 3.5MN locking force capacity.
News from Sandretto UK (23 March 2006)
Spring maker appoints a marketing adminstrator
Lesjofors, one of Europe's largest manufacturers of springs, has named production engineer Paul Meech as its marketing administrator across both its automotive and industrial divisions. Brochure Available
News from Lesjofors (23 March 2006)
Predicting materials, labour and logistics
Production costs estimating software is making costs related to materials, labor, and logistics more predictable and available more quickly and accurately than ever before.
News from aPriori (23 March 2006)
Datacraft Solutions names chief technology officer
Datacraft Solutions, which develops powerful software applications to automate complex business processes, has promoted Justin Diana to the position of chief technology officer.
News from Datacraft Solutions (23 March 2006)
Workflow management software simplifies production
ERP for workflow management simplifies production and uses real-time data and has been designed around the expected workflow of engineer-to-order and make-to-order manufacturers.
News from Encompix (23 March 2006)
ERP optimises supply chain, minimises costs
An ERP system is geared to optimise the supply chain to minimise costs for food and beverage manufacturers with one plant centre or multiple manufacturing and distribution centres.
News from Technology Group International (23 March 2006)
'Free cooling' chillers cut fuel costs up to 50%
'Free cooling' chillers can help companies in the plastics processing and manufacturing sector dependent on water chilling dramatically cut their annual fuel consumption by up to 50%.
News from Powermaster Products (23 March 2006)
Design guide details spacers, tubular products
A 12 page design guide details a range of engineered spacers and tubular products - and fasteners - including potential applications throughout the automotive and many other industries. Brochure Available
News from Spirol Industries (23 March 2006)
Epicor Software partners with TIE Holding
Epicor Software Corporation and TIE Holding NV ('TIE'), a business-to-business integration software company, have announced a global business and technology partnership.
News from Epicor (23 March 2006)
ERP supplier president to address ASC convention
ERP supplier Deacom's president Jay Deakins will present a new alternative to the traditional approach of utilising multiple business software systems at the ASC's Spring Convention.
News from Deacom (23 March 2006)
Five-port Ethernet managed switch is industrial
Manufacturers of industrial Ethernet products has introduced a five-port Ethernet managed switch, said to be the first of its kind that is 'truly industrial and fully managed'. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (23 March 2006)
CNC lathe company includes VMCs in packages
Colchestersales (UK) is to market the Richmond vertical machining centres as part of its high technology mill/turn machining packages involving the Tornado, Combi and MultiTurn.
News from Colchester-Harrison (23 March 2006)
Red VCSELS lasers suit portable scanners
Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers has the ability to be modulated at very high frequencies making these lasers suitable for applications such as in portable scanners.
News from Laser Components (UK) (23 March 2006)
Product data management PDM/DNC system released
Compared competitors' systems, 'CAMback' now supports version-spanning logging of CNC file transmissions and traceability of all file versions is now done with a single mouse 'click'.
News from EVO Informationssysteme (23 March 2006)
MRP/ERP system expanded with plant data collection
By using mobile computers based on the operating system Windows CE, work order data can be collected flexibly - through wireless connection - and with little investment costs.
News from EVO Informationssysteme (23 March 2006)
CAM used for Space Shuttle's precision machining
User Application Article Versatile CAM software is used for the precision machining of castings, forgings, and highly detailed and intricate parts for makers of space vehicles and defence systems. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (23 March 2006)
Conformance test systems for WiMAX launched
Conformance test systems for WiMAX, comprising radio conformance tester, protocol conformance tester and protocol analyser tool, have been launched in Spain.
News from Cetecom (23 March 2006)
On-machine tool verification system introduced
CAD/CAM software provider and probing manaufacturer are combining to offer on-machine tool verification system - beneficial for those that need to machine bigger components. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (23 March 2006)
Re-use of tool sets high speed press automatically
High speed power press builder will be showing a 250kN machine at MACH 2006: it features a control system that allows automatic adjustment of ram stroke, coil pitch and punching speed.
News from Bruderer UK (23 March 2006)
Business improvement techniques bring orders in
User Application Article UK printed circuits manufacturer has won valuable new contracts worth nearly GBP 100,000 after adopting the latest business improvement techniques to make it more productive.
News from One NorthEast (23 March 2006)
Wastewater sampler solves effluent problem
User Application Article A UK manufacture of high performance coating systems is using a wastewater sampler to help show that it has reduced suspended solids and COD levels at its factory site.
News from Aquamatic (23 March 2006)
Add direct communication channel to A-B PLCs
Programmers can develop highly customised SCADA/MMI applications using Visual Basic or C# for the Microsoft .NET framework using INGEAR's NET.ABLink managed code assembly.
News from CimQuest Ingear (23 March 2006)
Valve mix-dispenses miniature material beads
A two-component miniature mix-dispense valve precisely dispenses miniature beads and very small volumes of low-viscosity pourable materials and abrasive or filled materials.
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering (23 March 2006)
Machine vision system can be customised
Low power, turbocharged system machine vision system allows the user to customise a system configuration to best suit the application and operating environment.
News from Adept Electronic Solutions (23 March 2006)
Valve gate cylinders retain glass fibre length
Valve gate cylinders for hot runner systems feature a very large stroke and an optimised melt flow channel - greatly improving the retention of maximum glass fibre length in a molded part.
News from Synventive Molding Solutions (23 March 2006)
CAM software provider records best sales ever
Computer aided manufacturing software developer Alphacam has recorded its best February sales performance ever, with a 20% increase in bookings across all business sectors. Brochure Available
News from Alphacam (23 March 2006)
High temperature grease prolongs bearing life
User Application Article A high-temperature long-term grease product has has extended a brick kiln's hot air fans' bearings lives seven-fold - the bearing temperatures can reach 220 deg C. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (23 March 2006)
CAD/CAM speeds inspection on CNC machine tools
CAD/CAM compatible software offers faster set-up and inspection on CNC machine tools and will also integrate with existing design and manufacturing software. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (23 March 2006)
Positioning driver controls electric actuators
Responding to an escalating need for an easy to use, CE-approved, positioning unit, a company has launched a positioning driver for use with AC servo motors.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (23 March 2006)
Multimeters are designed for harsh conditions
Industrial MultiMeters - ruggedly designed for harsh environments - measure voltage, resistance, electrical and electronic frequency functions, and DC/AC current.
News from Extech Instruments (23 March 2006)
UK SMEs fail to cash in on convergence
Technical Background Article BT Business launches practical guide to help UK SMEs capitalise on technology to transform their business
News from BT Global Services (23 March 2006)
Microsoft Hosted Exchange Provider
Cobweb Solutions is World's first Microsoft Hosted Exchange Provider to gain ISO27001:2005 certification
News from Cobweb Solutions (23 March 2006)
Hall of Fame chooses high-tech retail solution
User Application Article Birmingham based exclusive memorabilia store Hall of Fame have chosen Britain's most technologically advanced EPoS and e-commerce solution to run its stock control and cash till systems.
News from Cybertill (23 March 2006)
Visionary with Substance in the PPM Marke
Planview recognised as a leader in project portfolio management by independent research firm
News from PlanView UK (23 March 2006)
Sonasoft Becomes a Front Runner
Latest version of SonaSafe for SQL Server is recognized for its support of SQL Server 2005.
News from SonaSoft Corporation (23 March 2006)
Bentley Acquires Logos
Bentley Will Embed Logos' PlantSpace Isometrics Within DigitalPlant, Enabling Owner-Operators to Cost-Effectively Create, Edit Intelligent As-Built Piping Isometrics Brochure Available
News from Bentley Systems (23 March 2006)
Visiprise Grows Relationship with Mack Technology
User Application Article Visiprise Grows Relationship with Mack Technologies, Providing a Single Manufacturing Environment to the Leading Contract Manufacturer
News from Visiprise (23 March 2006)
SMGlobal gets Microsoft's ISV Competency
SMGlobal , has earned the ISV/Software Solutions Competency from Microsoft for its FastMaint CMMS maintenance management software program
News from SMGlobal (23 March 2006)
High Satisfaction With Dialogue
User Application Article Belgium's Leading Human Resources Management Firm Reports High Satisfaction With Exstream Software's Dialogue
News from Exstream Software (23 March 2006)
Disposable tip for automated liquid handler
The new disposable tip option for the Gilson Quad-Z 215 automated liquid handler eliminates the risk of contamination between samples. Brochure Available
News from Anachem (23 March 2006)
Prevention of ESD in electronics production
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) prevention in electronics manufacture is the theme of the BECA one-day seminar to be held at Marwell Zoological Park, near Winchester, Hants.
News from British Electrostatic Control Association (23 March 2006)
Appointment at detection instruments firm
Crowcon Detection Instruments has appointed Stefan Kukula as its new Technical Director. Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (23 March 2006)
Carbon dioxide sensor for personal gas detector
GMI has announced the release of the carbon dioxide sensor for the Visa personal gas detector.
News from Gas Measurement Instruments (23 March 2006)
Range of manual fine wire bonders
The Microelectronic Equipment Division of Inseto has introduced TPT's new range of manual fine wire bonders in the UK and Ireland.
News from Inseto (UK) (23 March 2006)
Titanium injection moulding technology
Morgan Technical Ceramics and the University of Sheffield have been awarded a £98,504 Knowledge Transfer grant by the DTI to develop titanium injection moulding technology.
News from Morgan Technical Ceramics (23 March 2006)
Determination of oxidation stability of Biodiesel
The Metrohm 743 Rancimat is a modern, PC-controlled analytical instrument for the comfortable determination of the oxidation stability of Biodiesel (fatty acid methyl esters, FAME). Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (23 March 2006)
Joysticks for industrial robot controllers
User Application Article Penny + Giles has announced that it has supplied more than 9,000 JC2000 joysticks for use in ABB's leading industrial robot controllers (IRC). Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (23 March 2006)
Cycler plates reduce costs
Porvair Sciences 96-well and 384-well Thermal cycler plates reduce the cost of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) analysis without compromising performance. Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (23 March 2006)
Productive process control and automation
The Lara Controlled Laboratory Reactor (CLR) from Radleys brings the benefits of simple and productive process control and automation to a wider process chemistry market.
News from Radleys (23 March 2006)
Domino's Pharma Coding and Product Tracking Tie-Up
Domino Printing Sciences and Systech International have announced an agreement that will combine Domino's marking and coding systems and Systech's TIPS Serialised Product Tracking system.
News from Domino Printing Sciences plc (23 March 2006)
DS Smith's Show Stopping Pack Wins Award
In 2005 DS Smith Packaging won 46 major awards, including five Worldstars.
News from DS Smith (UK) (23 March 2006)
Major Retailers Win Waste Minimisation Funding
More major names from UK grocery retailing have been awarded funding from WRAP's Waste Minimisation Innovation Fund.
News from WRAP (23 March 2006)
MonoSol LLC acquires Greensol
MonoSol LLC, the world leader in developing and commercializing specialty water soluble films, announces the acquisition of Greensol S.A., based in Sens, France.
News from MonoSol LLC (23 March 2006)
Top awards continue to flow into DS Smith
In 2005 DS Smith Packaging won a total of 46 major awards including five Worldstars.
News from DS Smith Packaging (23 March 2006)
The dangers of retractable type fall arresters
The Health and Safety Executive is reminding industry of the dangers of misusing retractable type fall arresters - or 'inertia blocks' - following the interim findings of a research project.
News from Health and Safety Executive (23 March 2006)
Biological monitoring of exposure to isocyanates
HSL is offering a simple and convenient way of monitoring exposure to isocyanates by means of urine samples.
News from Health and Safety Laboratory (23 March 2006)
HMI/SCADA is embedded computer compatible
InduSoft's lab certification tests prove that InduSoft Web Studio HMI/SCADA software runs on a wide variety of Windows CE-based hardware platforms.
News from InduSoft (22 March 2006)
Programmable miniature encoders are 'smart' '
Smart' encoder systems have programmability, miniature sensor size, broad alignment tolerances, accuracy enhancement, optical index and wide range of operating resolutions and speeds. Brochure Available
News from Inmoco (22 March 2006)
Upgraded Web site informs on automation
Production automation specialist has upgraded its Web site to provide extensive product and case study information, arranged in a logical and user-friendly format.
News from Contax (22 March 2006)
German couplings maker appoints UK/Irish agent
KBK Antriebstechnik, producers metal bellows, flexible spider and overload/safety drive couplings, has appointed Francis and Francis as agents for the UK and Irish markets.
News from Francis and Francis (22 March 2006)
Progressive cavity pumps are less complex
Progressive cavity pumps - built from fewer components - include a built-in reserve stator and maintenance-free drive chain, helping to set new standards for long-life and reliability.
News from Netzsch Pumps (22 March 2006)
Scanners check bar codes at full line speed
Developed specifically for high speed production lines, a scanning system can check the bar code of individual products directly after the labelling process without slowing line speeds.
News from DataScan Systems (22 March 2006)
System verifies product labels at line speed
A verification system, which validates the barcode which has been applied to products, is being manufactured in response to the common problem of products being incorrectly labelled.
News from DataScan Systems (22 March 2006)
Circuit breaker switch gives fuseless motor starts
Just 45mm wide, a motor protection circuit breaker switch - for motors rated at up to 32A,- gives cost-effective fuseless starting for most motors used in industrial applications.
News from Moeller Electric (22 March 2006)
Intelligent universal drives embed motion control
High-performance intelligent universal drives for brushless, DC, linear and step motors embed motion control, drive and PLC functionalities in a single frame unit of different sizes.
News from Technosoft (22 March 2006)
Symposium covers advanced motion control
A UK technical symposium on advanced motion control cover the latest developments from Delta Tau include motion control/power servo amplifier developments and many other topics.
News from Delta Tau UK (22 March 2006)
CAD/CAM and CNC increase joinery production
User Application Article Four years ago, a staircase specialist faced the dual challenge of labour-intensive manufacturing and difficulties in recruiting skilled staff - since solved by CAD/CAM and CNC systems. Brochure Available
News from Alphacam (22 March 2006)
Service contracts support 50 laser machines
Laser cutting specialist has built a strong reputation in its client base for servicing all makes of laser cutting machines and is now supporting over 50 installations through service contracts.
News from Manufacturing Service Solutions (22 March 2006)
High speed linescan camera needs no frame grabber
A high speed linescan camera that needs no frame grabber is programmable, and takes advantage of the high speed Gigabit Ethernet network interface for control and data streaming. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (22 March 2006)
Eight-pin RJ 45 plug connector needs no tools
Plug connector is believed to be the world's first eight-pin Cat 5e RJ45 plug connector that requires no tools to assemble and is suitable for Ethernet systems such as Profinet and Ethernet/IP.
News from Phoenix Contact (22 March 2006)
Compact IP67 compliant cameras are rugged
Cost effective and ultra compact USB2.0 cameras for medical and industrial applications are available with an IP67 compliant housing for use in harsh environments. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (22 March 2006)
Highly rigid drills offer better surface finish
A range of highly rigid drills that guarantee exceptional surface finish and an innate ability to maintain a high level of concentricity has been expanded to cover smaller diameters.
News from TaeguTec UK (22 March 2006)
Sliding head lathe speeds hip screw machining
User Application Article Sliding head automatic lathe drastically simplifies allocation of the various machining operations to hip screws machined from bar and for back operations (counter-spindle).
News from Tornos Technologies (22 March 2006)
PC 'father' Dick Morley will be working with ISA
Known as the 'father of the programmable controller', Dick Morley will be working with ISA in a formal advisory capacity to help to build membership - especially among the young.
News from ISA (Instrumentation, Systems and Aut Soc) (22 March 2006)
Rutronik adds display/embedded board partner
Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente has added LCD-maker United Radiant Technology of Taiwan to the list of partners for its recently created Displays and Embedded Boards division.
News from Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente (22 March 2006)
Novel adaptive machining methods featured
A range of adaptive machining solutions for the aerospace industry use in-process measurement to close any information gaps in the machining process chain. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (22 March 2006)
3D colour printer has high resolution
A 3D colour printer's novel 24 bit colour capabilities and high resolution allow companies to produce high quality 3D models in a matter of hours rather than days with conventional techniques.
News from Art Systems (22 March 2006)
Seminars to guide on industrial energy saving
In order to promote manufacturing efficiency improvement, ABB Engineering Services has organised two seminars to share experience of implementing successful improvement programmes.
News from ABB Engineering Services (22 March 2006)
Seminar covers advanced metalworking progress
UK seminar entitled 'Advanced Metallic Manufacturing Methods - The Need for Speed' will feature eleven manufacturing experts from the aerospace and Formula 1 industries.
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (22 March 2006)
600 Centre appoints Irish machine tool distributor
The UK's 600 Centre has appointed Dunn and Co (Engineering Supplies) as its distributor for vertical machining centres, wire and vertical sink EDM machines and grinding machines.
News from 600 Centre (22 March 2006)
Heavy duty CNC lathes can be customised
A range of heavy duty, CNC, flat-bed lathes include one customised with a gap bed facility, allowing an exceptionally large swing of 865mm and is fitted with Siemens 810D CNC.
News from Dean, Smith and Grace (22 March 2006)
Height gauge outpaces CMM on gear inspection
User Application Article Motorised, programmable height gauge, which is very simple to use and much quicker to program than a gear maker's CMM has cut the factory's inspection time just about in half.
News from Mahr Federal (22 March 2006)
OK International appoints global sales VP
Bringing with him 25 years of electronics industry, Tom Seratti will assume the position of vice president of global sales and marketing at OK International. Brochure Available
News from OK International (22 March 2006)
Cerium oxide polish avoids 'sleeking' damage
Cerium oxide polish characteristics ensure that even when the slurry has settled, it does not have a tendency to cake or form hard agglomerated 'clumps', which could scratch polished items.
News from Engis (UK) (22 March 2006)
Embedded panel PCs adapted to many tasks
Whether it is for control and visualisation tasks, machine-oriented operation, measurement or for image processing - embedded panel PCs can be perfectly adapted. Brochure Available
News from Lenze (22 March 2006)
Stand-alone CAM system interfaces with SolidWorks
A stand-alone CAM system, specialising in 3D that integrates with existing CAD and CAM systems has recently been approved as a SolidWorks Certified CAM Partner product.
News from NC Graphics (Cambridge) (22 March 2006)
Batch control allows many products to be made
An advanced batch control system supplied to an Irish pharmaceutical plant has been specifically designed to be multipurpose, allowing a large number of products to be manufactured.
News from Yokogawa UK (22 March 2006)
Press coil feeders videoed in action on Web site
Power press equipment and automation supplier has launched three videos on its Web site featuring advanced coil feeding equipment in action at three US customer locations.
News from COE Press Equipment Corporation (22 March 2006)
Cell combines turn/mill cycles, runs unmanned
Available as a standard, very cost-effective ready-to-run package, a 7-axis turn/mill chucking cell has an integrated programmable automatic loading and unloading system.
News from Colchester-Harrison (22 March 2006)
Managers buy out Intelligent Instrumentation
An internal group of key managers has acquired Intelligent Instrumentation - a provider of data acquisition and collection systems - from its former parent, Texas Instruments.
News from Intelligent Instrumentation (22 March 2006)
HMI/SCADA software 'runs on everything'
InduSoft said that its Web Studio v6.1 SP1 offers an advantage that few other HMI/SCADA software systems can claim - it runs on various configurations of Windows platform.
News from InduSoft (22 March 2006)
Legacy PanelMate products can be replaced
InduSoft's Import Tool for PanelMate converts legacy PanelMate HMI screens into InduSoft Web Studio format - allowing machine builders to replace their legacy PanelMate products.
News from InduSoft (22 March 2006)
Workstation operates under harsh conditions
An industrial grade workstation with a 15in TFT LCD supports full-size CPU cards and eight-slot PCI/ISA backplanes and meets the harsh environmental needs of many applications.
News from Axiomtek (22 March 2006)
Human safety with solvents study published
Anyone interested in solvents for vapour degreasing will welcome unique scientific data on the potential effects to workers and acts as an indicator to product safety in practical daily use. Brochure Available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (22 March 2006)
PLCOpen training centre registered in Limerick
Automation Research Centre based at the University of Limerick, Ireland, is now registered as a certified PLCOpen training centre for all its PLC courses.
News from Automation Research Centre (22 March 2006)
Pick-up spindle VTLs are self-loaders
The inverted spindle travelling column design of vertical turning lathes provides a self-loading cycle and two machines can be installed side by side to handshake and reposition the part. Brochure Available
News from Dugard (22 March 2006)
Forklift trucks get more control flexibility
To provide more comprehensive and flexible equipment to the forktruck industry, a Actiserve offers automated shutdown systems, speed limiters and transmission controllers.
News from Actiserve (UK) (22 March 2006)
Compact vertical turning machine to be shown
A compact vertical turning machine that comprises high technology components, maximum flexibility and uncompromising precision is being offered at an attractive price.
News from Cincinnati Machine (22 March 2006)
Laser marking machine shown at Mach 2006
Machine tool developments in laser marking, turning, bar-fed machining centres, high-speed milling and wire-cut EDM will be displayed by HK Technologies at MACH 2006.
News from HK Technologies (22 March 2006)
Laser marking is several times faster
User Application Article A state-of-the-art laser marking system has cut component marking times on motorsport transmissions components by several factors since replacing an existing engraving facility.
News from HK Technologies (22 March 2006)
Closer links with the alumni community
Cranfield University has been awarded a grant of £375,000 from the Department of Education and Skills (DfES) to extend its work and forge closer links with the alumni community.
News from Cranfield School of Management (22 March 2006)
Survey reports continued growth in CPD importance
Technical Background Article Latest research reveals sustained growth in the use of continuous professional development (CPD) by UK professional bodies.
News from Echelon Learning (22 March 2006)
Vicon leads market for motion capture in games
User Application Article Top game developers around the world use Vicon MX Motion Capture Systems
News from OMG (22 March 2006)
NeuralTools Helps Hospital with Tumour Diagnosis
User Application Article Palisade's NeuralTools offers advanced data analysis tools to aid in the diagnosis of tumours at Katharinenhospital in Stuttgart, Germany
News from Palisade Europe (22 March 2006)
P4LA Industrial ATX support Dual Core CPU
Commell has recently releaed the P4LA, an industrial ATX motherboard based on the Intel 945G Express Chipset
News from Taiwan Commate Computer Inc (22 March 2006)
Development time reduced a hundredfold
User Application Article Distributed computing with Matlab speeds development of International Linear Collider
News from MathWorks (22 March 2006)
Moldflow Mondays events
Use Moldflow software on your own project, discuss and review the results with Moldflow, FREE of charge.
News from Moldflow (Europe) (22 March 2006)
Automated equilibrium solubility testing station
The new ReactArray ST Automated Equilibrium Solubility Testing Workstation now enables faster, more convenient and efficient gathering of this critical data under completely controlled conditions. Brochure Available
News from Anachem (22 March 2006)
Calibration of light sources for flaw detection
User Application Article The Levy-Hill MkVI radiometer/photometer from Applied Scintillation Technologies has been chosen by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for calibration of light sources used for flaw and crack detection.
News from Applied Scintillation Technologies (22 March 2006)
Thermographic device has performance IR detector
With the introduction from Armstrong Optical of Northampton of the new ThermoPro TP8 the bar has been raised once again in the thermography stakes.
News from Armstrong Optical (22 March 2006)
Solar panel power option for its emitter
EMX Industries a manufacturer of sensors for automation and door control, has become the first manufacturer of photoeye access control products to offer a solar panel power option for its emitters. Brochure Available
News from EMX Industries (22 March 2006)
Aerosol laser diffraction particle size analyzer
Malvern Instruments has introduced an Inhalation Cell accessory for its new generation Spraytec laser diffraction particle size analyzer.
News from Malvern Instruments (22 March 2006)
Environmental and geotechnical services showcased
Stats use the ET event at the NEC as an opportunity to promote the consultancy's new Environmental and Geotechnical services that are now also available from its Coventry offices.
News from STATS (22 March 2006)
Carbide milling cutter for aluminium machining
User Application Article The use of a Walter standard carbide milling cutter has transformed aluminium machining operations at SJC Engineering of Chelmsford by reducing cycle times by at least 60 per cent.
News from Walter GB (22 March 2006)
Sealed Air most admired company 2006
FORTUNE Magazine Names Sealed Air Most Admired 'Packaging, Containers' Company in 2006 Brochure Available
News from Sealed Air (22 March 2006)
Remote Indicator Shows Alarm Status
The ShockLog range of re-usable electronic event data recorders has been further enhanced to enable users to remotely communicate with and monitor the status of the ShockLog recording device. Brochure Available
News from Lamerholm Electronics (22 March 2006)
Esko and B+B showcase packaging solutions
Esko and B+B International showcase latest pre-production solutions for packaging at Grafitalia 2006
News from EskoArtwork (22 March 2006)
A perfect pai
Sheetz Convenience Stores' DC pairs up stretch wrappers for "drive-thru" efficiency with double-pallet jacks
News from Lantech (22 March 2006)
Website for industrial coated and dipped gloves
Safety INXS are pleased to announce the launch of a new updated website.
News from Shanghai Select Safety Products (22 March 2006)
OPC brings success for machine builder
User Application Article The success that OPC has delivered for an injection moulding machine builder is reflected by the fact that it has attracted business that otherwise would have gone to a third party. Brochure Available
News from MatrikonOPC (21 March 2006)
Sourcing automotive components in China
Chinese-based company offers to source manufactured parts, automotive components and accessories, or anything cost effective to make in the Chinese market.
News from BiField Business Resources (21 March 2006)
Corona discharge generator pretreats for coating
A high-voltage, high-frequency corona discharge generator treats the surface of 3D moulded or extruded plastics parts, profiles, pipes and cables before to coating or printing.
News from Dyne Technology (21 March 2006)
CAD/CAM speeds up jewellery manufacture
User Application Article With CAD and CAM systems a wedding band is designed in CAD, programmed in CAM, and machined directly into the gold or platinum using a 3D 6-axis machining system.
News from Open Mind Technologies UK (21 March 2006)
Automotive grease has wide temperature range
For long-term lubrication on plastics/metal and plastics/plastics combinations in automotive use a high performance grease has a wide service range of -50 deg C to 140 deg C.
News from Dow Corning (21 March 2006)
Compact servo robot raises machine tool usage
To increase the productivity, a compact servo robot provides user-friendly pallet changing for a table chuck in milling, grinding, wire erosion and die-sink EDM machines.
News from System 3R (UK) (21 March 2006)
'Entry-level' media converters withstand harshness
For economical industrial Ethernet to fiber conversion, entry-level 10/100BaseT(X) to 100BaseFX and 10BaseT to 10BaseFL media converters wirthstand harsh industrial environments.
News from Moxa Technologies (21 March 2006)
Low-cost vision sensors analyse too
Vision sensors combine all P4 vision inspection and analysis tools into one self-contained housing and have multiple analysis tools that make inspection of multiple features easier.
News from Banner Engineering (21 March 2006)
Emerson acquires Bristol Babcock
Emerson has acquired Bristol Babcock from FKI for $121 million and will be renamed Bristol - adding industry-leading measurement and control products, technologies, and services.
News from Emerson Process Management (21 March 2006)
Carbide inserts, drills double metalcutting speeds
A range of milling inserts, cutters and solid carbide drills is designed to make machining times for steel workpieces can now be up to twice as fast or reduce power consumption.
News from Walter GB (21 March 2006)
A 'driving lesson' for operations and maintenance
Technical Background Article When plant management frequently focuses on past data analysis rather than future improvements, then it is time a lesson was given to drive efficiency up, writes Tor Idhammar.
News from Idcon (21 March 2006)
Understanding roll handling and integration
Technical Background Article Industrial roll handling requires an understanding of how best to wind or unwind and transport rolls of material, its behaviour and how to integrate it with existing systems.
News from S2F Engineering (21 March 2006)
CNC machine performs variable radius bending
User Application Article CNC tube bending machine can combine conventional and variable radius bending in the same automatic cycle so it is particularly suited to producing the complex components.
News from BLM-Group UK (21 March 2006)
Milling cutter reduces Al cycle times by 60%
User Application Article After one standard carbide milling cutter from a trial supplier transformed aluminium machining operations by reducing cycle times by at least 60%, more were used in other work.
News from Walter GB (21 March 2006)
Direct drive motors need no speed reducers
Powerful direct drive torque motors have a very high torque to size ratio, and so eliminate the need for gear reducers and are designed to be an integral part of a machine.
News from Micromech (21 March 2006)
Piston accumulators need little maintenance
High performance hydraulics piston accumulators are designed for use in industrial and mobile applications where continuous high performance and minimal maintenance are wanted. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (21 March 2006)
Insert tooling halves thread turning times
User Application Article Thread turning insert tooling has cut thread generation cycle times from 8 min to an amazing 3.5 min, extended tool life and completing the job in a single set-up.
News from Vargus Tooling UK (21 March 2006)
Hydraulic crimping tool is battery powered
A battery-powered hydraulic connector crimping tool provides 60kN of crimping force, is compact, fast, easy to use, and incorporates the latest in battery tool technology.
News from FCI-Burndy (21 March 2006)
Converting rotary torque into linear motion
Technical Background Article A planetary roller screw is a mechanism for converting rotary torque into linear motion, and can carry heavy loads for long periods in the most arduous conditions, writes Bruce Hamper. Brochure Available
News from Power Jacks (21 March 2006)
OEE programme to standardise factory data capture
User Application Article Leading international manufacturer of ingredients and convenience foods is implementing OEE to standardise factory data capture, performance management and plant business intelligence.
News from MVI Technology (21 March 2006)
60kN self-clinch fastener inserter to be shown
A 60kN self-clinch fastener inserter allows fasteners to be easily inserted into either box- or C-type workpieces, and will accommodate materials of 3mm thick.
News from Northern Precision (21 March 2006)
MTA says 75 firms have 'new at MACH' products
The UK's Manufacturing Technologies Association says that 75 companies have now announced 'New at MACH' products or services that will be on display at MACH 2006.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (21 March 2006)
CMM allows styling models to be made 60% quicker
User Application Article An automotive plant's existing 26m, four mast, horizontal arm CMM system has been upgraded to CNC for measurement and milling of models from CAD data.
News from ITP (21 March 2006)
Systems clean and regenerate cutting fluids
Cutting fluid cleaning and regeneration systems can be supplied as stand-alone units for single machines, or as a fully automated centralised system servicing a number of machines.
News from Fluid Solutions (21 March 2006)
Mid-range VMC has high positioning accuracy
A high speed, linear way vertical machining centre is Meehanite casting constructed machine has a positioning accuracy of five microns and a repeatability of +0.0025mm.
News from 600 Centre (21 March 2006)
Degreasing plants are hermetically sealed
High quality, energy-saving degreasing plants are hermetically sealed and can be delivered for using Perchloroethylene, trichloroethylene or alternately halogen, flammable solvents.
News from IB Industries (21 March 2006)
Laser cutting machine head positions at up to 6G
Claimed to be the world's fastest 2D laser cutting machine, the Syncrono achieves a maximum head acceleration of more than 6G, twice that of previous 'benchmark' machines. Brochure Available
News from Prima Industrie UK (21 March 2006)
3D-based sourcing solutions for collaborative PLM
Dassault Systemes announces availability of next generation PLM sourcing solutions
News from Dassault Systemes (21 March 2006)
British Inventor Wins Top Prizes with Catia
User Application Article Dassault Systemes' technology at the heart of innovative interactive consumer goods product from Quadro
News from Dassault Systemes (21 March 2006)
Turnover in the 2nd quarter up by 8%
In the second quarter of 2005/2006, IGE+XAO registers sustained growth in its business with a turnover of EURO5,359,509 which is an increase of 8% compared to 2004/2005.
News from IGE+XAO UK (21 March 2006)
Topio joins network appliance partner program
Topio joins network appliance partner program enabling data replication and recovery from mixed vendor storage to netapp storage
News from Topio (21 March 2006)
Linux-ready industrial box computer
Artila Electronics, an emerging force in the industrial PC solutions field, has announced the world's smallest ARM9-based, Linux-ready industrial box computer, the Matrix-500.
News from Artila Electronics (21 March 2006)
Quality control tool tests text, graphics, braille
With the new European requirement for braille on new packaging for pharmaceuticals coming into operation from last October there has been an added burden on the producers and users of this packaging.
News from DVS Quality Solutions (21 March 2006)
Magnetic separation system for cans
User Application Article Game Engineering has installed an Eriez magnetic separation system to facilitate the separation of cans from plastic bottle waste at Materials Recovery 's recycling plant in Skegness, Lincolnshire. Brochure Available
News from Eriez Magnetics Europe (21 March 2006)
Sensor exports rewarded
Farfield Sensors has received double recognition for the effect of exports on its business, following participation in the UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) programme.
News from Farfield Scientific (21 March 2006)
Development and QA of biodiesel fuel
Technical Background Article The properties of commercial biodiesel fuel depends upon the refining practices employed and the nature of the renewable lipids from which it is produced. Brochure Available
News from Labtex (21 March 2006)
Flame atomic absorption spectrophotometery
A completely new approach to flame atomic absorption spectrophotometery (AAS) has been launched in the UK by Lambda Advanced Technology. Brochure Available
News from Lambda Advanced Technology (21 March 2006)
Polymer preparation and dosing system
User Application Article ProMinent Fluid Controls has supplied specially adapted Ultromat polymer preparation and dosing systems for use at a sewage works in the State of Qatar.
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (21 March 2006)
Accuracy and precision for draw wire transducers
Engineers can now learn how to produce data that is as accurate as possible with SpaceAge Control's new application note discussing accuracy and precision for draw wire transducers.
News from SpaceAge Control (21 March 2006)
Spectrometer performance checked automatically
Thermo Electron Corporation has announced a significant extension to its AA Series portfolio with the launch of the new Si and Mi Atomic Absorption (AA) spectrometers.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) (21 March 2006)
Bench top temperature and humidity chambers
Unitemp has announced the availability of a new range of affordable, compact bench top temperature and humidity chambers.
News from Unitemp (21 March 2006)
College's Tray Sealer Helps Packaging Education
UK heat sealing systems company, Packaging Automation (PA) is working in partnership with a specialist facility developing skills and providing training in the food industry.
News from Packaging Automation (21 March 2006)
Dosing Creams And Gels With Airless Dispensers
Rieke Packaging Systems Englass has launched a range of Airless Dispensers, combining stylish design with user-friendly dosing of a range of products of different viscosities.
News from Rieke Packaging Systems Englass (21 March 2006)
Packaging Helps Branding Go Beyond Aesthetics
Brands that tell a story, bottles within bottles, ice cube design cues, soft grip putty textures to leave user imprints, blackboards, the top as bottom and lighting devices.
News from Rockware Glass (21 March 2006)
Bulk Imports Of Wine Will Help UK Glass Recycling
An initiative led by WRAP (the Waste and Resources Action Programme) could see more wine importers and retailers opting to bulk import wine and bottle it in lighter bottles made in the UK.
News from WRAP (21 March 2006)
Electronic lock prototype saves the day
User Application Article SentriLock asked a local bureau, Morris Technologies, to produce a functional design and prototype in time for an exhibition.
News from EOS Electro Optical Systems (21 March 2006)
Bulk it, bottle it and buy it in Britain
A major initiative led by WRAP (the Waste and Resources Action Programme) could see more wine importers and retailers opting to bulk import wine and bottle it in lighter bottles made in the UK.
News from WRAP (21 March 2006)
JLMD system is given PDA by ABS
The JLMD system has been given a PDA (Product Design Assessment) by ABS, the American Bureau of Shipping.
News from JLMD Ecologic Group (21 March 2006)
JLMD to be at Interspill 06
JLMD will be on SMIT's stand (booth ndeg1626) at Interspill 06, London, UK, from 21 to 23 March 2006.
News from JLMD Ecologic Group (21 March 2006)
VISA personal gas detector gains CO2 sensor
GMI is pleased to announce the release of the Carbon Dioxide sensor for the VISA personal gas detector.
News from Gas Measurement Instruments (21 March 2006)
Electrolytic surface preparation is ISO approved
Keronite International has achieved ISO 9001:2000 certification for the application of advanced surface treatments using the Keronite Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation process.
News from Keronite (20 March 2006)
Time to enter for European Aluminium Award
Manufacturers, designers, builders and constructors with an innovative product that incorporates aluminium can take part in this year's European Aluminium Award.
News from European Aluminium Award (20 March 2006)
Dynamic 5-axis CNC miller has swivelling head
Highly dynamic 5-axis, CNC milling machine has a swivelling 2-axis 'twist' head and a positioning precision of +/-2.5 sec of arc and repeatability of +/-1 sec of arc.
News from Nicolas Correa-Anayak (20 March 2006)
CNC developments make machining easier
To increase productivity in sectors requiring a robust and versatile CNC system, the Fagor CNC 8055 is constantly being developed to make machining work easier for the operator.
News from Fagor Automation (20 March 2006)
Versatile ironworker machines introduced
Two ironworker machines and systems include a 500kN ironworker with bending station and an automatic, modular ironworking system that can combine a number of operations.
News from Geka (20 March 2006)
Beware of confusing advice about solvents
Commenting on a recent statement from the European Chlorinated Solvents Association, concerning vapour degreasing systems, Enviro Tech Europe questions conflicting advice. Brochure Available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (20 March 2006)
Modular handling,storage helps reduce lead times
User Application Article Lean manufacturing supported by modular handling and storage equipment are helping drink cooling and dispense equipment supplier to reduce product lead times from six to two weeks.
News from Tube and Bracket Company (20 March 2006)
Data acquisition I/O relay module is for USB 2.0
A data acquisition digital I/O relay output isolated module for USB 2.0 provides high drive, and high current digital I/O capability for driving solid state or mechanical relays.
News from Data Translation (20 March 2006)
CAM transforms 3-axis toolpath into 5-axis
Latest CAM software developments include the automation of the transformation of a 3-axis tool path into a 5-axis tool path and is a significant improvement for mold makers.
News from Missler Software (20 March 2006)
Hole patterns and notches in sheet metal explained
Book explains how to create standard and special shape holes and cutouts in sheet metal and uses tables to parametrically update the patterns as the part size changes.
News from Sheet Metal Guy (20 March 2006)
Proportional valve precisely regulates pressure
Proportional valve for pressure control uses requiring a constant flow: these include glue and lacquer dosing, pressure control of welding equipment, and flow control over nozzles. Brochure Available
News from Asco Numatics (20 March 2006)
Synchronous belts range offer more torque
A synchronous belts range offers cost effective high torque drives that operate in a small space envelope, is quieter, and transmits significantly higher loads than a standard V-belt. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (20 March 2006)
Air consumption optimised to cut energy costs
User Application Article One of the UK's largest snack food manufacturing plants will reduce its energy costs by GBP 10,000/year by optimising the air consumption of its pneumatic automation systems. Brochure Available
News from Festo (20 March 2006)
Peening and surface finishing event scheduled
Three-day open event invites the automotive, aerospace and medical engineering industries to take a closer look into the world of peening and surface finishing during April, 2006. Brochure Available
News from Wheelabrator Group (20 March 2006)
Universal steel testing machines' capacity doubled
For tensile, compression, and bend tests on steel specimens and components, the maximum capacity of electro-mechanical universal testing machines has been doubled to 1200kN. Brochure Available
News from Zwick Roell (20 March 2006)
Redundant Ethernet rail switch is powerful
A Web-managed redundant Ethernet rail switch possesses powerful features, such as Super Ring, port VLAN, Quality of Service, IGMP Snooping and failure alarm by relay output.
News from Korenix Technology (20 March 2006)
Five double station vices improves VMC usage
User Application Article Precision machining firm improves per part set-up time from 5 min to under 1 min by using five double station vices mounted side by side on a new vertical machining centre. Brochure Available
News from Kurt Manufacturing (20 March 2006)
Actuators convert rotary to precise linear motion
Linear actuators convert rotary motion to linear travel and carry loads at speeds up to 70in/s for positioning operations in all types of machinery and are less costly than ball screws. Brochure Available
News from Zero-Max (20 March 2006)
Heavy duty linear motion kits introduced
Designed for high load and high duty applications such as robot transfer systems for welding and assembly, a heavy duty linear motion kit enables the optimum system to be built. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (20 March 2006)
Take six steps to reduce water wastage
Anticipating water shortages this coming summer (2006) in the UK, a company urges UK manufacturers to take 'six key steps' to prevent unnecessary water waste in factories.
News from Envirowise (20 March 2006)
Powerful CAM has automated feature-finding
Latest CAM software includes automated feature-finding, knowledge-based feature machining, machine kinematics, toolpath simulation and CNC code generation.
News from Camtek (20 March 2006)
Production monitoring system optimises efficiency
User Application Article A production monitoring system has been installed at a manufacturer of moulded containers so it can can optimise production efficiency and closely monitor product quality.
News from BarcoVision (20 March 2006)
Programmable power supply improves accuracy
Programmable power supply exceeds the accuracy of other PXI power supplies with high-resolution setpoints and readback measurement capability while reducing test times. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (20 March 2006)
Manufacturing Innovation Road Show is in Italy
Italian Manufacturing Innovation Road Show, the second in a series of two-day events taking place throughout Europe, will focus on technology innovation in the manufacturing industry.
News from Microsoft (20 March 2006)
Leak-proof, polypropylene pails are easy to handle
Polypropylene pails are environmentally sound and exhibit great top load strength; they use 20% less resin than polyethylene (HDPE) containers while exhibiting the same strength.
News from IPL Packaging (20 March 2006)
Narrow laser beam detects 'hard to see' objects
Laser adjustable-field sensors' narrow visible beam detects small objects and accurately detects 'hard to see' objects, on dark backgrounds, such as recessed, milled or bored holes.
News from Banner Engineering (20 March 2006)
System clamps tools down to 2mm precisely
Advantage of a tool holding system is it can clamp tools as small as 2mm diameter securely and precisely, a feat which cannot be achieved by heat shrink devices and toolholders.
News from PCM Tooling (UK) (20 March 2006)
High performance multi-tool heads up productivity
High performance multi-tool heads raise productivity on transfer and special purpose machines, multi-spindle automatics, turning centers and many other applications.
News from PCM Tooling (UK) (20 March 2006)
Tog testing capabilities extended
State-of-the-art tog testing apparatus capabilities have been extended to cater for specific customer requirements and can be used for testing quilts of all sizes from single to king size.
News from Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (20 March 2006)
Metal part casting reduces lead times by months
User Application Article Historic sports car specialist is making a reduction of around three to four months' lead time using a metal part casting process, which does not require wooden moulds. Brochure Available
News from MCP Tooling Technologies (20 March 2006)
CAD/CAM system speeds up modelmaker's production
User Application Article Apart from speeding up design to manufacturing, a modelmaker finds that operating in a completely integrated CAD/CAMenvironment, it can readily change over from CAD to CAM. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (20 March 2006)
CoCreat subscription licenses prices halved
CoCreate Software has announced subscription licenses on all its software products are available at half price to the suppliers and sister companies of CoCreate customers.
News from CoCreate Software (20 March 2006)
Digital tester measures bottle top torque
Latest version of a digital torque tester for accurate, digital measurement of bottle top torque has a 200 date and time stamped reading memory and can download data to a PC. Brochure Available
News from Crane Electronics (20 March 2006)
PLM platform chosen to manage 160 sites
User Application Article French automotive supplier, has chosen a PLM platform to manage all product development information and enable seamless product collaboration among 160 international sites.
News from MatrixOne (20 March 2006)
Thread whirling cuts titanium threads quicker
Whirling heads use multi inserts in a high speed rotating head to cut screws in titanium and stainless steel quickly to precise tolerances - faster than using traditional single point methods.
News from PCM Tooling (UK) (20 March 2006)
High precision collets have bores down to 0.2mm
An extended range of collets manufactured to very high precision, achieving accuracies of less than 2 microns TIR when holding drills and reamers in a collet chuck tool combination.
News from PCM Tooling (UK) (20 March 2006)
Profinet ensures plant availability in paintshop
User Application Article A Profinet system is linking over 60 independent, intelligent devices at an automotive plant; it guarantees availability and saves time and money in engineering, design and commissioning.
News from Profibus Group (20 March 2006)
Preactor will supply Syspro UK for distribution
Preactor will supply Syspro UK with an OEM compiled entry level version of Preactor, which will be available to its users as an integral part of Syspro UK's own solution.
News from Preactor International (20 March 2006)
PCM to distribute cutting tool balancing machines
To make the balancing of tool assemblies quick and simple using existing operators, PCM Tooling (UK) have been appointed sole UK agent for Balancing Systems, Italy.
News from PCM Tooling (UK) (20 March 2006)
Gas technology buyers' guide published
'International Directory of Gas Technology' buyers' guide includes 300 product categories of equipment and services involved in the movement and processing of gas.
News from Turret Group (20 March 2006)
Industrial screw compressors will save energy
Industrial screw compressors will demonstrate at the UK's AirTech 2006 exhibition how a proactive approach to managing a compressed air system really does save energy. Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (20 March 2006)
Air turbine machine spindles have no gears
Air turbine machine spindles have no gears or lubrication and cut cycle time and downtime drastically while maintaining high speeds and torque under load.
News from ITC Tooling (20 March 2006)
Biscor names plant manager
Biscor has chosen Andrew Smith to take the position of plant manager and will ensure that communication between coating and fabrication departments is at an all-time 'best'.
News from Biscor (20 March 2006)
Fast fastener supply helped gain fabrication work
User Application Article When a fabricator urgently needed to produce a prototype assembly, a UK fastener supplied M4, M5 and M6 thin sheet nuts immediately, so the contract was secured.
News from Northern Precision (20 March 2006)
Vibration sensors help keep frozen chips moving
User Application Article By monitoring vibration levels in feeders and conveyors, engineers can react to these to ensure that corrective procedures or repairs are carried out at the most convenient time.
News from Monitran (20 March 2006)
Waterjet intensifiers feature 'soft start'
A series of waterjet intensifiers include a 'Soft Start feature' provides users with up to 20% energy savings in power consumption when the pump is first switched on.
News from KMT Waterjet Systems (20 March 2006)
Mill/turn centre to show orbital milling
Six-axis, 'lights out' mill/turn centre package will demonstrate unmanned orbital milling, off-centre drilling and tapping, the machining of hexagons and engraving at MACH 2006.
News from Colchester-Harrison (20 March 2006)
Magnetic clamping offered for machining jobs
A versatile magnetic clamping system is offered as work holding for rough or fine cutting applications in a variety of machining