News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 7 May
to Saturday 13 May 2006
Simulation improves moulding plant layout
User Application Article A factory simulation tool enabled a UK plastics moulding company to plan a more efficient layout for new premises, raising efficiency and easing the transfer of production from an old factory.
News from Delmia (12 May 2006)
Rotary hearth electrical oven heat treats shafts
An electrically-heated rotary hearth oven for heat treating machined metal shafts features a digital indicating temperature controller and a manual reset excess temperature controller.
News from Grieve Corporation, The (12 May 2006)
Choosing the right chain for the job
Technical Background Article Chain is possibly the most hard working and ubiquitous mechanical component that is employed right across industry for driving, lifting and conveying - and there are many different types.
News from Rexnord NV UK (12 May 2006)
Sheet Metal Guy becomes SolidWorks partner
Sheet Metal Guy has been accepted as a 'Solution Partner' by SolidWorks - the Partner Program is designed to align companies to help manufacturers better achieve their CAD/CAM objectives.
News from Sheet Metal Guy (12 May 2006)
Measure true mechanical torque and power
System that is easy to install provides a display of the torque on all types of shaft and can also be used to verify power outputs from engines and motors.
News from Datum Electronics (12 May 2006)
Collaboration sees development of steel grade
User Application Article Collaboration betwen steel supplier and motorcycle manufacturer has seen development of new grade of steel to improve component performance and reduce manufacturing costs. Brochure Available
News from Corus Group (Automotive) (12 May 2006)
Composites manufacturing for aerospace extended
Brookhouse Composites has installed a second spray booth/baking oven to extend its capability of providing a total composites design, manufacture and finishing service for aerospace industry.
News from Brookhouse Aerospace (12 May 2006)
Bottling plant cuts compressed air costs by 30%
User Application Article Bottling plant cuts compressed air costs by 30% and achieves a net annual carbon saving of 772 tonnes, following a recently completed energy efficiency improvement programme. Brochure Available
News from Energair Solutions (12 May 2006)
Injection moulder control improves set-up
For injection molding machines, a global controler's ergonomics account for line-of-sight positioning of the display for eyeglass wearers and easy positioning for optimum view of the mold area.
News from Milacron (12 May 2006)
Lathe distributor of the year named
UK lathe distributor, Datamach of Coventry - one of the UK's most successful machine tools suppliers - has been named as Harrison's 'Distributor of the Year, 2005-6'.
News from TS Harrison and Sons (12 May 2006)
Accurate control maintains German beer quality
User Application Article Following the success of PROFIBUS DP systems in filling and packing processes, some of the first PROFIBUS PA systems were installed on process control applications in the large German breweries.
News from Profibus Group (12 May 2006)
Injection mould grippers change automatically
Gripper changing mechanism significantly improves productivity on automated plastic injection moulding cells and automatically and simultaneously connects or disconnects all fluid lines. Brochure Available
News from Staubli UK (Robotics) (12 May 2006)
Lubricants and systems managed by supplier
User Application Article Lubricants company provides a wide range of services at an Airbus wing manufacturer, from management of all metalworking fluids and lubricants to vibration analysis and filtration management.
News from Castrol UK (12 May 2006)
Adhesives use increases in automotive assembly
User Application Article The use of adhesives in the laminating, bonding and assembly of automotive interior components continues to grow as users recognise their technological benefits.
News from Sika (12 May 2006)
Parison suction cuts energy and flash
A blow-molding machine uses advanced parison suction technology to economically produce elongated and curved 3D shapes virtually flash-free from high-temp engineering resins.
News from Uniloy Milacron (12 May 2006)
Manufacturing in the UK remains viable
Is manufacturing in the UK still viable? 85 buyers from growing economies with GBP 100 million to spend on cutting edge technology manufactured in the UK seem to think so.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (12 May 2006)
Flexible line punches across coil widths
A flexible, programmable, metal forming production line can punch across the whole coil width combining strip feeding with the traverse movement of the tooling cassettes under the press ram.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools (12 May 2006)
Extrusion press control update raises quality
User Application Article A replacement extrusion press supervisory system will provide improved quality increased productivity and increased product yield for nickel alloy products.
News from Eurotherm (12 May 2006)
Robots tend, saw, sand, machine castings
User Application Article Permanent mold casting cells will use robots for multiple casting tasks such as furnace and casting tending, sawing, sanding, milling/drilling, inspection and machining. Brochure Available
News from KUKA Automation + Robotics (12 May 2006)
Palisade European User Conference
Risk analysis specialist Palisade Europe announces dates for European User Conference.
News from Palisade Europe (12 May 2006)
Online course tackles tender subject.
An online learning programme is helping small and medium sized enterprises to be successful in bidding for their share of the GBP76bn of public sector agency contracts awarded annually.
News from Tendering for Contracts Training (12 May 2006)
Zeus Signs OEM Agreement with Fabric7
Zeus Technology has announced a strategic OEM agreement with enterprise server vendor Fabric7.
News from Zeus Technology (12 May 2006)
Pickering opens French Office
Pickering Interfaces Strengthen European Activities and Announce Opening of the French Office
News from Pickering Interfaces (12 May 2006)
Catalogues Still in Demand According to Zendor
Technical Background Article Retailers could be missing out on selling opportunities by not offering customers a retail catalogue, according to a recent survey by Zendor, the distance shopping expert.
News from Zendor (12 May 2006)
MCAD-driven CFD enables simulation-driven design.
Blue Ridge Numerics releases CFdesign v8.0 for Pro/Engineer Wildfire 3.0
News from Blue Ridge Numerics (12 May 2006)
Most Promising Company Award for Exstream
Exstream Software Captures Most Promising Company Award at Telestrategies' Billing and OSS World 2006
News from Exstream Software (12 May 2006)
Twin Roll Shrink-Wrappers Still Popular
Shrink-wrapping technology was first introduced in the 1960s for the medium to slow market segment and the twin roll, reciprocal beam systems are almost as popular today as they were 20 years ago.
News from Aetna UK (12 May 2006)
Metal Detectable Matting Is Chemically Resistant
BS Teasdale and Son has launched its BST Detectable Electrostatic Conductive Matting.
News from Teasdale and Son (12 May 2006)
New Pack For Soup On The Go Is Easy To Open
RPC Bebo Nederland and RPC Containers Halstead have joined forces to launch a new pack format for ambient wet soups offering consumer convenience and barrier protection.
News from RPC Containers (12 May 2006)
Milacron blow moulding cuts costs
Milacron cuts cost for extended-shelf-life milk bottles with first multi-layer reciprocating blow molding machine
News from Uniloy Milacron (12 May 2006)
Brian Davison joins Mason Pinder
Brian Davison has joined the Mason Pinder Toolmakers sales team to support customers throughout the UK and Europe.
News from Mason Pinder Toolmakers (12 May 2006)
Mason Pinder new automation systems unit
Mason Pinder introduces automated assembly and handling solutions
News from Mason Pinder Toolmakers (12 May 2006)
New suction feeder for sensitive paper
A new suction feeder for manufacturers of highly sensitive paper has been launched into the UK by one of the leading providers of feeding, labelling and wrapping equipment, Advanced Dynamics Limited
News from Advanced Dynamics (12 May 2006)
Winepacks.com new protective packaging solutions
Winepacks.com, a one-stop source for wine packaging solutions, offers its 100% recyclable molded fiber protection for shipping wine bottles
News from Winepacks.com (12 May 2006)
Electrostatic conductive matting is detectable
BS Teasdale and Son of Doncaster is pleased to launch its all new BST Detectable Electrostatic Conductive matting.
News from Teasdale and Son (12 May 2006)
Compressed air products manager appointed
Joe Burnell has been appointed product manager for Meech Air Technology Division and will implement a global strategic growth plan for a range of compressed air products.
News from Meech Air Technology (11 May 2006)
SS ducting extracts exhausts/dusts
High quality stainless steel clipped ducting system of 60mm diameter are for use in exhaust air/dust extraction systems for workplace cleaning in areas where dust explosions are a risk.
News from Truduct Products (11 May 2006)
High-speed video camera plays back slowly
High-speed video camera, developed for packaging industry, is a low-cost, high-speed system that records high-speed motion and then plays back at a slower rate for detailed review. Brochure Available
News from Olympus Industrial (11 May 2006)
Carton sealing systems have small 'footprint'
User Application Article Three, top load, four flap carton sealing systems, which have a very small 'footprint' - without compromising on quality or efficiency - enhance flexibility and productivity of tea carton filling.
News from Sewtec Automation (11 May 2006)
Bank to lend more money to UK manufacturing
Barclays has announced an additional GBP 500 million of lending to be made available to the UK manufacturing sector, believing the sector will see an improved performance during 2006.
News from Barclays (11 May 2006)
Mouldmaking VMC has cooling system
A vertical machining centre mould machining package combines GE Fanuc Series 18i-MB5 controller, an 11.2kW, 10,000 rev/min spindle, box way construction and a refrigerated cooling system.
News from Cincinnati Machine (11 May 2006)
HMC and VMCs solve machining problems
At the MACH 2006 exhibition, Cincinnati will show a HMC and VMCs - including 5-axis types - as well as a heavy duty and precise mould machining package and a CNC mill/turn centre.
News from Cincinnati Machine (11 May 2006)
Enabling safety switch has bus support
Among a range of safety switches with bus support is an enabling switch with two additional buttons that can be programmed and the switch is very economical on scarce address space.
News from Euchner (UK) (11 May 2006)
Non-contact guard locking introduced
A proven transponder-based safety switch with solenoid is now also available with monitored guard locking and the switch is suitable for safety category 4 applications.
News from Euchner (UK) (11 May 2006)
Keypad can be configured flexibly
Latest addition to a family of keypads has 14 freely configurable keys including LEDs and symbols and function can be applied to these keys as required using printed slide-in strips.
News from Euchner (UK) (11 May 2006)
Boatbuilders get SS bonding fasteners
A marine version of a bonding fastener range, made exclusively in 316S11 stainless steel, can provide a high speed problem-solving fastening method in boat and yacht construction. Brochure Available
News from Bighead Bonding Fasteners (11 May 2006)
Distribution block saves panel space
Distribution blocks cover current ratings from 80A to 500A and feature space saving on the foot print of the DIN rail mount block by up to 50% (on the 160A version) over a previous product.
News from MGB Electrical (11 May 2006)
Ion anti-static system is more effective
Three anti-static systems for plastics industries include an AC system to provide powerful and intense ion production and fast decay times making it more effective at faster web speeds. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (11 May 2006)
Conveyor catalogue simplifies purchasing
Conveyor catalogue covers belt, roller and timing belt conveyors, and production transfer systems and will provide a great reference source for production and automated systems engineers. Brochure Available
News from MiniTec UK (11 May 2006)
Hydraulic rotary actuators offer high torque
A series of hydraulic rack and pinion rotary actuators - completely enclosed - offer high levels of strength and torque, with a long, trouble-free operating life. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (11 May 2006)
Northwick Associates acquires DMG Engineering
Northwick Associates - suppliers of riveting, orbital forming, palletised materials handling and automated welding systems - has acquired DMG Engineering, makers of balancing machines.
News from Northwick Associates (11 May 2006)
Braking system made for linear motion systems
Compact rail braking system matches a wide range of linear motion guide bearing profiles is particularly suited to Z-axis' vertically loaded positioning systems.
News from Motion Drives and Controls (11 May 2006)
Web site details standby power generators
Web site provides useful technical data and images on a range of generators - from 1kW to 3000kVA - as well as examples of the low monthly rentals some clients have benefited from.
News from Generator Associates (11 May 2006)
Packaging induction sealers are air-cooled
An air-cooled range of induction sealing systems provides packaging and process companies the benefits of technologically advanced sealing systems at affordable prices.
News from Pillar Technologies (11 May 2006)
German education gets 1000th robot
Mitsubishi Electric has delivered its 1000th robot for training and education in German educational establishments and reports that robot installations in industry are up 20% on last year. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (11 May 2006)
Solid state brakes stop AC motors quicker
DC injection brakes, provide dynamic braking of AC squirrel cage motors from 220-690V and dramatically reduce motor stopping time compared with either regenerative braking or reversing.
News from Softstart UK (11 May 2006)
Heavy duty version of linear actuator released
A heavy duty version of a linear actuator is designed to carry the heaviest of loads and moments, and has a twin-guide rail to give the highest possible level of load support and rigidity. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (11 May 2006)
Surface engineering turnover increased
Hardide, a provider of unique surface engineering technology, reports an increase in turnover to GBP 1,063,000 and gross profit up to GBP 653,000.
News from Hardide Coatings (11 May 2006)
Mill/turn centre keeps complex work in-house
User Application Article Starting from a twin-spindle, twin-turret multi-axis lathe, an electric actuator company engineered a manufacturing system complete with tooling and programs for six components.
News from Turning Technologies UK (11 May 2006)
Local company solves DNC cable problem
User Application Article Having to use a laptop to transfer Germany-sourced programs for CNC machine tools, the Indian company's DNC cable kept failing until a solution was provided by a local company.
News from Digitech Engineers (11 May 2006)
Certified repair and overhaul composite components
Brookhouse Composites, of Darwen, Lancashire, has been formally approved by the Federal Aviation Administration as a certified repair station complying with FAR Part 145 certification.
News from Brookhouse Holdings (11 May 2006)
GPS antenna combined with a GPS receiver
A 'smart antenna' combines a GPS antenna with a GPS receiver into a very durable, compact enclosure and features Hemisphere's high-performance Crescent OEM module.
News from Hemisphere GPS (11 May 2006)
Engineering Tool of the Future
User Application Article ABB group uses Engineering Base (EB) as its engineering tool of the future Brochure Available
News from Aucotec (11 May 2006)
Radianz proximity solutions in Asia
BT Radianz has announced that it has expanded Radianz Proximity Solution into Asia to provide low latency access for market data or trade execution in Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo.
News from BT Global Services (11 May 2006)
ENlight UK launches ATX Tower Case EN 4111
ENlight UK, a wholly owned subsidiary of ENlight Corp Taiwan, has announced the arrival of its ATX Tower Case, EN 4111.
News from ENLight UK (11 May 2006)
Frost and Sullivan Award for Intermec
Intermec Receives 2006 Frost and Sullivan Supply Chain Management Enabling Technology Award For Development of Intellibeam EL10 Laser Scan Engine
News from Intermec Technologies (11 May 2006)
Learning At Work Day
Open Mind's cunning plan for this year's 'Learning At Work Day'
News from Open Mind (Learning/HR) (11 May 2006)
RAD Data Communications Joins the IP Alliance
IDirect Technologies Certifies RAD's Vmux-400 and Vmux-2100 Cellular Backhaul Solutions Interoperable with IP-over-Satellite Products
News from RAD Data Communications (11 May 2006)
SumTotal Joins Google Enterprise Program
SumTotal Enterprise Suite 7.2 First Learning Management Solution in Google Enterprise Professional Program
News from SumTotal Systems (11 May 2006)
ARTVPS at Product Development 2006
Product development teams wanting to bring new design concepts to life should visit ARTVPS at Product Development 2006.
News from ARTVPS (11 May 2006)
Cutting-edge technology in sleek keyboard
Cherry Electrical Products are presenting their super low-profile CyMotion PRO wireless desktop keyboard to the UK market at the Computer Trade Show in May.
News from Cherry Electrical Products (11 May 2006)
CMMS Seminar 6th June 2006
Half-day seminar designed to assist senior engineers who are considering implementing or replacing a computerised maintenance management system
News from Idhammar Systems (11 May 2006)
Bosch Rexroth place an order for Idhammar
User Application Article The global leader in Drive and Control systems, Bosch Rexroth, has placed an order for the Idhammar System from FMS Systems .
News from Idhammar Systems (11 May 2006)
Robertson's Ledbury Preserves select Idhammar
User Application Article Robertson's Ledbury Preserves have recently selected the Idhammar System to fulfil their maintenance management requirements
News from Idhammar Systems (11 May 2006)
Large-format LCDs are sunlight-readable
Trident is adding a sunlight readable large format 32-inch LCD panel to its portfolio.
News from Trident Microsystems (11 May 2006)
Home of Chrome Goes to Hollywood
Professional PC gamers and VIA Chrome Ambassadors 'girlz 0f destruction' to demo digital entertainment lifestyle at E3 Expo in LA
News from VIA Technologies (11 May 2006)
GSA 8.1 Patches
Oasys now use "next generation" MSI installations that improve the way in which we deliver patches and fixes to you - and it's a smaller download.
News from Oasys (11 May 2006)
IBM BCRS Ireland chooses Topio solution
User Application Article Topio and IBM Ireland are working together on a number of accounts implementing Topio's Data Protection Suite (TDPS).
News from Topio (11 May 2006)
Representative for in-circuit test systems
In a recent move to reorganise its UK-based Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) sales force, Aeroflex has appointed Terotest as its sole UK representative for its 4200 series in-circuit test systems.
News from Aeroflex (11 May 2006)
On-line monitoring, control of water chlorination.
Analytical Technology (ATi) has introduced the Q45H Chlorine monitoring system for the on-line monitoring and control of chlorination in water. Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology (11 May 2006)
Smart indicator light wins award
Banner Engineering's Ez-light smart indicator light won the 2005 Control Engineering Engineers' Choice Award.
News from Banner Engineering (11 May 2006)
Seminar places for vicosity and rheology
A few places are still available for the popular Brookfield Viscosity and Rheology seminar at the Holiday Inn Hotel, Coventry on the 24th May.
News from Brookfield Viscometers (11 May 2006)
ARM development tools distribution arrangement
Computer Solutions has been appointed as UK distributor of the Embest range of ARM Development tools.
News from Computer Solutions (11 May 2006)
Award for common platform for systems development
CoWare has announced that it has received the Embedded Systems Conference "Best in Show Award" from Venture Development, an industry-leading analysis and research firm.
News from CoWare (11 May 2006)
Pressure calibrators are compact and lightweight
Fluke, a leading supplier of handheld test and measurement equipment, has added nine new models to its family of pressure calibrators including two for measurements up to 20bar. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (11 May 2006)
Quantitative deconvolution software deal
Ion Signature Technology has announced the signing of a distribution and support agreement with Anatune in the UK for its Ion Signature quantitative deconvolution software.
News from Ion Signature Technology (11 May 2006)
LIMS validated and integrated with system
Labtronics, a world leader in providing innovative laboratory data integration and management solutions, today announced the release of LimsLink Validation Toolkit 4.0.
News from Labtronics (11 May 2006)
Clip is a cost-effective damage deterrent
Lamerholm Electronics has announced the availability of the ShockWatch Clip, a cost-effective damage deterrent. Brochure Available
News from Lamerholm Electronics (11 May 2006)
Forensics division offers information
LGC Forensics, the newly branded forensics division of LGC, will be exhibiting at GPEC, the General Police Equipment Exhibition and Conference 2006 in Leipzig, Germany.
News from LGC (11 May 2006)
Dewpointmeter replaces use of gas detection tubes
Michell Instruments has been active in supplying portable equipment such as the Cermax Portable Dewpointmeter, to supplement and in some cases replace, the use of basic gas detection tubes. Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (11 May 2006)
Computer-controlled system for peel testing
User Application Article Challenge Card Design, a leading manufacturer of ID cards is using a MultiTest 1-i computer-controlled product testing system for peel testing its laminated covered identity cards. Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin (11 May 2006)
Videoscope analyses every pixel
The new Iplex R Series videoscope systems revolutionise the most important factors of any visual inspection product: image quality, durability, ease-of-use and measurement accuracy. Brochure Available
News from Olympus Industrial (11 May 2006)
Advanced research stereo microscope
Olympus has launched the SZX2 series of stereo microscopes. Brochure Available
News from Olympus Life Science Europa (11 May 2006)
Parallel chemistry and laboratory reactor products
Radleys has announced sales of its parallel chemistry and laboratory reactor products have contributed to a 400% growth in its Asian business during 2004-5 and 2005-6.
News from Radleys (11 May 2006)
SWIR cameras feature free image software
Featuring temporal control and sensitivity, the proprietary SUI Image Analysis Software is provided at no charge when paired with any new SWIR cameras purchased from Sensors Unlimited.
News from Sensors Unlimited (11 May 2006)
LIMS academy supports users and employees
Starlims has established "Starlims Academy", an international technical training program designed for Starlims employees, users and partners. Brochure Available
News from Starlims (11 May 2006)
LIMS meets requirements of bioanalytical facility
User Application Article Thermo Electron has announced that WuXi PharmaTech in China, has selected Watson LIMS to meet data management requirements of its bioanalytical facilities. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (11 May 2006)
Software compatibility from collaboration
Thermo Electron has announced a strategic collaboration agreement with Camo to promote compatibility between Thermo's Result software and Camo's The Unscrambler software.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (11 May 2006)
Function generator for high purity sine waves
The TG4001, new from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments), is a low-cost DDS function generator with arbitrary waveform capability that can generate high-purity sine waves up to 40 MHz.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (11 May 2006)
Monitoring of enzyme catalyzed reactions
A new technical presentation discussing the use of HR-US technology for real time monitoring of enzyme catalyzed reactions has been given by Ultrasonic Scientific. Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers (11 May 2006)
PCB and ION migration and evaluation systems
Unitemp will be exhibiting at Nepcon with new and established ranges of enviromental equipment.
News from Unitemp (11 May 2006)
Toolkits contain mixed-mode ion exchange sorbents
Waters has released the Oasis Sorbent Selection Toolkits to complement a new series of seminars explaining a newly developed Oasis 2x4 Method strategy.
News from Waters (11 May 2006)
Glass microsphere sieve calibration standards
Building on the continuing success of the company's glass microsphere sieve calibration standards, Whitehouse Scientific has now extended the range and resolution of the series. Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific (11 May 2006)
WCDMA signal-generation utility supports HSUPA
A WCDMA signal-generation utility that supports HSUPA as defined in 3GPP Release 6 is now available for use with Yokogawa arbitrary waveform generators.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (11 May 2006)
Enterprise web analytics
Affinium NetInsight unlocks the power of web analytics, linking Internet, brand and relationship marketing activities for actionable cross-channel insight
News from Scientific Computers (11 May 2006)
Bowl-Shaped Single-Serve Food Cans Range Extension
Crown Food Europe, a subsidiary of Crown Holdings, has extended its range of bowl-shaped cans for the single-serve food market in Europe and North America.
News from Crown Holdings, Inc. (11 May 2006)
Tray Sealers For Traditional Puddings Meet Demands
User Application Article Fast growing Farmhouse Fare, producers of a range of traditionally made puddings, has upgraded its packaging equipment to keep pace with growing demand.
News from Packaging Automation (11 May 2006)
Tear Tape Firm's Senior Management Appointments
Tear tape manufacturer Payne has made several major appointments. Geert Pijper has been appointed to the position of sales director for tear tape. Brochure Available
News from Payne Security (11 May 2006)
Clear Dispenser Gives Sight Of Content When Pumped
Rieke Packaging Systems Englass has introduced a new version of its FND30 dispenser in clarified polypropylene that allows users to see the liquid through the dispenser as it is being pumped.
News from Rieke Packaging Systems Englass (11 May 2006)
Packaging Innovation Crucial To Product Identity
Technical Background Article Rockware Glass's third innovation event, 'where art meets innovation' attracted its largest audience, 120 marketing and packaging personnel from 30 leading food and drink brands.
News from Rockware Glass (11 May 2006)
Vertical Strapping Machine Operates Round Clock
A new vertical strapping machine is now available from Strapex, the automatic Strapex SMG 10.
News from Strapex (UK) (11 May 2006)
Moulded Fibre Packaging Provides Lowers Costs
UFP Technologies will showcase its cleanroom, thermoformed plastic and moulded fibre packaging at Eastpack 2006 on June 6-8 in New York (USA).
News from UFP Technologies (11 May 2006)
Portable video inspection and data capture device
Moritex has announced a new portable video inspection and data capture device for automotive applications.
News from Moritex Europe (11 May 2006)
Seal-It earthfirst TDO shrink film
Seal-It, Inc has introduced Plastic Suppliers EarthFirst TDO Shrink film, to the existing group of shrink films, PVC, PETG and OPS.
News from Seal-It Inc (11 May 2006)
PROFIBUS speeds construction of palletisers
User Application Article PROFIBUS is being used by CSi for its customised flexible palletisers, enabling assembly operations to be simplified and time saved, plus the need for cabinet space is reduced
News from Profibus Group (11 May 2006)
Survey into lone worker requirements
At the 2006 year's Safety and Health Expo, SBES will be conducting a visitor survey to gain a greater insight into how companies and organisations are dealing with their lone worker requirements.
News from SBES (11 May 2006)
An introduction to SBES
The following is an introduction to SBES, a company specialising in a comprehensive range of lone worker protection systems.
News from SBES (11 May 2006)
On-tool tags display health and safety data
Fivesquared has introduced an innovative tool tagging system designed to facilitate maximum employer health and safety compliance and employee productivity.
News from Fivesquared (11 May 2006)
CAM reduces 4-/5-axis millturn centre complexities
Latest CAM software brings 4- and 5-axis simultaneous machining capability within the reach of all machinists by reducing the complexity associated with this technology.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (10 May 2006)
Automotive glazing 2-shot without rotary tooling
A two-platen press moulds a fixed sidelight of clear polycarbonate overmolded with black polycarbonate bezel - without the cost, complexity or machine size required for rotary tooling.
News from Milacron (10 May 2006)
Powerful CAM developed for mill/turn centres
Missler Software and mill/turning machine builder, WFL, are collaborating to ensure better software support in areas such as machine simulation, collision check and spindle synchronization.
News from Missler Software (10 May 2006)
ERP software includes financial report writer
An easy to use financial report writer is now fully integrated into ERP software and allows Enterprise 21 software customers to produce financial reports with very minimal effort or data set up.
News from Technology Group International (10 May 2006)
Sheet metal materials handling systems added
Covering the entire internal logistics of sheet metal - from semi-automatic, compact storage systems up to high-performance storage centres - systems also include feeding cutting machines.
News from Kasto (10 May 2006)
Water jet glass cutting is quiet, easy to use
User Application Article Polish automotive glass supplier has found that a high-accuracy water jet cutting machine at their has enabled it to cut-out any size or shape of area easily and economically.
News from WJS UK (10 May 2006)
Comprehensive content management system
New system incorporates business intelligence (BI) and manages structured data and information from ERP, CRM and other business systems
News from ASG UK (10 May 2006)
Low Latency Direct Market Access
User Application Article Deutsche Bank to Offer Low Latency Direct Market Access to Hedge Funds Via BT Radianz
News from BT Global Services (10 May 2006)
Laplink Becomes a Certified Microsoft Gold Partner
Laplink Software is now a certified Microsoft Gold Partner, with demonstrated competencies in the areas of ISV/Software Solutions, Mobility Solutions, and OEM Hardware Solutions
News from Laplink Software (10 May 2006)
Preliminary research into e-learning
Learning Light completes preliminary research into e-learning
News from Learning Light (10 May 2006)
Vicon delivers Renaissance in animation
User Application Article Vicon has revealed that its technology has enabled French movie director Christian Volckman to bring to life his edgy, futuristic vision of Paris in the animated feature film Renaissance.
News from OMG (10 May 2006)
Elpro 455U-D High Performance Radio Modem
Elpro Technologies announces the release of the 455U-D High Performance Radio Modem, for use on both high power licensed radio channels and low power license-free channels.
News from Elpro Technologies (10 May 2006)
Unix/Linux support for SpacePilot
New driver makes SpacePilot the first intelligent controller featuring advanced adaptive sensing technology available to Unix and Linux users.
News from 3Dconnexion (10 May 2006)
ITP Group Complete Worlds Tallest CMM
User Application Article Rugby-based ITP Group believes that the 7.3m high coordinate measuring machine (CMM) it has built for Beijing Space Authority to measure satellites may be the tallest CMM in the world.
News from ITP (10 May 2006)
'Sales Intelligence' software makes a difference
User Application Article 'Sales Intelligence' software is making the difference for UK Industrial manufacturing and distribution companies
News from Vecta Sales Solutions (10 May 2006)
IMI Norgren implements Vecta solution
User Application Article IMI Norgren implements Vecta Sales Intelligence solution to improve customer experience and increase sales effectiveness
News from Vecta Sales Solutions (10 May 2006)
Version One Supports Daredevil Charity Flight
Document management and imaging software author, Version One is pleased to be supporting the gruelling 'Flight for Life' challenge
News from Version One (10 May 2006)
Aetna Wraps Up String Of Wrapping Systems Orders
Aetna UK has sealed a number of contracts that include the sale of a Star F30 single roll sleeve wrapper to Germany.
News from Aetna UK (10 May 2006)
Metallised Biodegradable Film Can Be Composted
What is claimed to be the first metallised biodegradable film suitable for industrial and home composting has been introduced by Innovia Films.
News from Innovia Films (10 May 2006)
Hot Foil Printer Marks Use By Date On Boil Pouch
User Application Article Stan Draper of Chinese Chef found that Rotech machines were the problem solvers that he needed.
News from Rotech Machines (10 May 2006)
New Inhalers More Economical Than Current Products
RPC Formatec has launched new nasal and pulmonary drug delivery devices - the Powderjet and the Pulmojet.
News from RPC Containers (10 May 2006)
Thompson Scale offers upgrades
Thompson Scale Company, a leader in weighing systems, packaging machinery controls, and custom production scales announces its filler machine upgrade capabilities
News from Thompson Scale Company (10 May 2006)
Pillar launches air-cooled unifoiler range
Pillar Technologies has introduced its proven air-cooled range of Unifoiler induction sealing systems to the European market.
News from Pillar Technologies (10 May 2006)
Lone worker protection for truck drivers
At the 2006 Safety and Health Expo, SBES will be showing its new In-Truck LifeSaver system as well as giving visitors their first chance to see the innovative new 'Man in Water' system.
News from SBES (10 May 2006)
Roughing and finishing with new CAM version
Delcam will launch the latest version of its world-leading PowerMILL CAM system on stand 5371 at the MACH exhibition to be held at the NEC, Birmingham. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 9 May 2006)
High Speed Pharma Track And Trace At ACHEMA
For the first time in Europe, Domino Printing Sciences will be exhibiting a range of high speed complete track and trace pharmaceutical packaging lines at the ACHEMA exhibition.
News from Domino Printing Sciences plc ( 9 May 2006)
Pharma Labeller Helps Tackle Counterfeit Tablets
User Application Article One of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies is increasing its capacity for anti-counterfeit, tamper-evident packs of pain relief tablets .
News from Newman Labelling Systems ( 9 May 2006)
Print On Demand Seed Packets' Faster Output
User Application Article EW King and Co, the Essex (UK) flower and vegetable seed merchants, needed to upgrade its ability to print packets on demand with faster throughput and the ability to print up to a 90mm x 160mm area.
News from Rotech Machines ( 9 May 2006)
New Conveyor systems catalogue from MiniTec UK
MiniTec's new 64 page Conveyor catalogue covers belt, roller and timing belt conveyors, and production transfer systems Brochure Available
News from MiniTec UK ( 9 May 2006)
First prosecution under Oil Storage Regulations
Technical Background Article The Environment Agency has brought the first prosecution under the Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations 2001, according to Fosse Liquitrol.
News from Fosse Liquitrol ( 9 May 2006)
New e-commerce site: spill prevention and control
What is claimed to be the most complete and comprehensive range of oil and chemical spill prevention and control products to be made available on line is being launched by Fosse Liquitrol.
News from Fosse Liquitrol ( 9 May 2006)
Fog suppresses temperature, dust and odours
COOLFOG is an effective fog-based technology for temperature, dust and odour suppression in foundries.
News from Access Environmental Systems ( 9 May 2006)
Improvement in design creation speed by 50 percent
User Application Article 3Dconnexion has announced that Planet Products reported improvement in design creation speed by up to 50 percent when using 3Dconnexion controllers to run Autodesk Inventor 3D design software.
News from 3Dconnexion ( 8 May 2006)
Upgrade kit for existing inverter welding systems
WeldComputer has developed an upgrade kit for existing inverter welding systems that delivers the performance enhancements of premium weld controls without the necessity of replacing inverters.
News from WeldComputer Corporation ( 8 May 2006)
Inspection capabilities from vision sensor profile
The Impact A-10 camera along with the bundled Impact Software Suite delivers all the power of advanced inspection capabilities in a Vision sensor profile.
News from PPT Vision ( 8 May 2006)
Structural plastics injection molding machine
Wilmington Machinery will unveil its new Lumina LP (Large Platen) Series structural plastics injection molding machine for large part moulding using gas assist and structural foam at NPE 2006.
News from Wilmington Machinery ( 8 May 2006)
Bulgaria trade mission visits toolmakers
A few places are still available on the GTMA-organised trade mission to Sophia and Plovdiv in Bulgaria, 18-23 June, 2006.
News from GTMA ( 8 May 2006)
Niobium oxide capacitors recognised
Technical Background Article AVX and its German distributor Rutronik were recognised by German magazine Elektronik for AVX's niobium oxide range of capacitors in the NOJ/NOS/NOM series. Brochure Available
News from AVX ( 8 May 2006)
3/2-way pilot valves include high flow versions
Asco/Joucomatic has announced that it has expanded the scope of its Series 327 3/2-way pilot valves to include 1/4" and 1/2" high flow (Kv 1.5) versions. Brochure Available
News from Asco Numatics ( 8 May 2006)
3D digital models from scanned point-cloud data
Geomagic has been issued a US patent for its process of automatically generating 3D digital models from scanned point-cloud data.
News from Geomagic ( 8 May 2006)
Waterjet systems are ultra-high pressure
Ultra-high pressure operation offers increased versatility of waterjet and abrasive waterjet cutting for many applications in the aviation industry.
News from Jet Edge ( 8 May 2006)
Universal Testing Machine site force calibration
Lloyd Instruments' service partner in India, Hemshell Services, has received accreditation to ISO17205 for site force calibration of Universal Materials Testing Machines.
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 8 May 2006)
Non contact video extensometer materials testing
Zwick has released its latest videoXtens video extensometer aimed at materials testing applications where it is impractical or inadvisable to make contact with the specimen. Brochure Available
News from Zwick Testing Machines ( 8 May 2006)
Compact HMCs have fast pallet changers
Compact horizontal machining centres feature a fast 180 deg hydraulic pallet changer with a high load capacity for safe and accurate pallet positioning and optional hydraulic clamping.
News from Cincinnati Machine ( 8 May 2006)
Handheld terminal for industrial and warehousing
Datalogic UK has announced a number of new initiatives that will enable it to further extend its mobile computing market share. Brochure Available
News from Datalogic Scanning ( 8 May 2006)
Laser welding in Germany to show strong growth
Frost and Sullivan finds that the German Laser Welding Equipment Market earned revenues of 357.7 million in 2004 and estimates to reach $481.1 million in 2011.
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 8 May 2006)
Moulds, mouldings and assemblies based on growth
As an established supplier of moulds, mouldings and assemblies into Europe and the USA, Luen Tai International Mould align its growth and continuous improvement strategy in line with market demands.
News from Luen Tai International Mould ( 8 May 2006)
Multi-load cell, solid state weighing platforms
Marco Weighing Systems has introduced its DutyMaster range of high specification, multi-load cell, solid state weighing platforms.
News from Marco ( 8 May 2006)
Plant, engineering and maintenance show takes off
More than twenty major plant, engineering and maintenance companies have confirmed that they will be exhibitors at PEMEC 2006, a brand new regional exhibition.
News from Western Business Exhibitions ( 8 May 2006)
High-tech robot cell for polishing components
User Application Article Britain's top metal spinning company has chosen Kuka Automation + Robotics to supply a high-technology robot cell for polishing a wide range of components. Brochure Available
News from KUKA Automation + Robotics ( 8 May 2006)
EDM subcontractor sports aerospace approvals
User Application Article A specialist EDM subcontractor that sports many prestigious aerospace approvals, including NADCAP Rolls-Royce and Dunlop, has accumulated a shop full of Sodick wire EDM technology.
News from Sodi-Tech edm ( 8 May 2006)
Controller-to-Controller profile spec released
The Sercos Controller-to-Controller (C2C) Profile specification for interconnecting distributed controls in modular machines and systems was released at Hannover Fair.
News from Sercos North America ( 8 May 2006)
Industrial Ethernet standard for motion control
The Sercos Trade Organisations have announced the release of the specification for the Controller-to-Controller (C2C) Synchronisation and Communication Profile.
News from Sercos North America ( 8 May 2006)
Expansion of nursery testing facilities
Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (BVCPS), a global leader in consumer product testing, inspections and auditing services, has expanded its nursery product testing capabilities.
News from Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services ( 8 May 2006)
Robot welders show strong presence
The Servo-Robot group showed a strong presence with its exciting new products at the Japan International Welding show which was held from April 12 to 15, 2006, at Tokyo Big Sight.
News from Servo-Robot ( 8 May 2006)
Advanced bonding and sealing for window industry
Sika has introduced advanced bonding and sealing solutions for the next generation of window systems which, it claims, offers technical breakthroughs for the fenestration industry.
News from Sika ( 8 May 2006)
CAM sponsorship for foundry cyber cafe
Delcam will sponsor the Cyber Cafe during the World Foundry Congress to be held in Harrogate from 5th to 7th June. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 8 May 2006)
Portable CAM2 source selects inspeection software
User Application Article Faro Technologies, the world's single source for a complete line of portable CAM2 solutions, has specified Powerinspect as the software for the new Faro Powergage. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 8 May 2006)
Secure monitoring with temperature data logger
Crown Graphic is providing safeguards for the secure monitoring and transportation of vaccines, with the introduction of the SM420 temperature data logger from Dickson.
News from Crown Graphic ( 8 May 2006)
Security specialist gets group marketing manager
Allen-Vanguard, ahe global security specialist, has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Penny While as group marketing manager.
News from Allen-Vanguard ( 8 May 2006)
Digital control systems for power stations
User Application Article Invensys Process Systems has been chosen by China Power International to implement I/A Series digital control systems from Foxboro for generating units at power plants to be constructed in China.
News from Invensys ( 8 May 2006)
New bottle design conveys brand image
User Application Article Polypropylene bottle design features a frost effect finish and is decorated in silk print and a hand-activated pump mechanism ensures effective, convenient dispense.
News from RPC Group ( 8 May 2006)
Programming for 3D machining applications
Somatech, the UK distributor for DP Technology's Esprit range of CAD/CAM solutions, has launched the latest CAM software, Esprit Mold at MACH this year.
News from Somatech ( 8 May 2006)
Fastener show reports visitor increase
Registration figures reported by National Industrial Fastener Show/East management a day after the May 1-2 event reflect a hefty 22% increase in attendance from last year's expo.
News from National Industrial Fastener Show ( 8 May 2006)
Industrial ethernet book guides office and factory
'Industrial Ethernet: from the office to the machine - worldwide' is a new book, written by Ronald Dietrich of Harting, which offers an authoritative, definitive guide to the subject.
News from Harting ( 8 May 2006)
Infrared and thermal imaging applications
Flir Systems, the global leader in infrared cameras has announced its seventh annual InfraMation Conference to be held at the Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 8 May 2006)
CFD software company gets working capital
Blue Ridge Numerics, said to be the world's fastest growing CFD software company, has received a significant injection of working capital from the Global Environment Fund (GEF).
News from Blue Ridge Numerics ( 8 May 2006)
Label replacement for outer case packaging
DataLase, originators of the award winning DataLase process, has launched a cost-effective label replacement solution for outer case secondary packaging, DataLase Casemark.
News from DataLase ( 8 May 2006)
Process development for tyre manufacture
User Application Article CSMA (The Centre for Surface and Materials Analysis) has become a significant partner to the RandD and process development of Pirelli Tyres on an international basis.
News from CSMA (Centre for Surface and Materials Analysis) ( 8 May 2006)
Neutron detection screen for 20% more efficiency
Applied Scintillation Technologies (AST) has developed a new neutron detection screen which gives up to 20% improved efficiency of detection and improved signal to noise ratio.
News from Applied Scintillation Technologies ( 8 May 2006)
Torque measurement based on 19 bit telemetry
New to the RDP catalogue is the Lebow TMS 9000 torque measurement system which is based on a custom 19 bit telemetry which provides a resolution of 100,000 counts. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 8 May 2006)
Servo motion controller best for screen printing
User Application Article Thieme, based in the German city of Teningen, needed to re-invent its screen printing machine to combine exceptional production capacity with minimum labour overheads. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 8 May 2006)
Ultra-thin layer photopolymer jetting
Objet Geometries, the world leader in ultra-thin layer photopolymer jetting, has launched the new Eden250 3-Dimensional Printing System. Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers ( 8 May 2006)
On-machine verification teamwork for productivity
Delcam, developer of the Powerinspect inspection software, and Renishaw, one of the world's leading metrology companies, have joined forces to offer On-Machine Verification technology. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 8 May 2006)
Collaborative product lifecycle management results
MatrixOne has issued financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended 1 April 2006 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
News from MatrixOne ( 8 May 2006)
Embedded system design efficiency in webcasts
Engineers and scientists seeking to enhance efficiency in their embedded system designs can discover the benefits of graphical system design through a series of Webcasts. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 8 May 2006)
Tool grinding, measuring and saw blade grinders
Ewag tool grinders have joined the Walter tool grinding, tool measuring and saw blade grinders available in the UK from Korber Schleifring UK of Honiley near Kenilworth.
News from Koerber Schleifring UK ( 8 May 2006)
Integrated mounting and manifold block
CCIMS, an integrated mounting and manifold block connects instruments directly to process piping in a tiny fraction of the time previously taken, and dramatically reduces the number of joints Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation ( 8 May 2006)
Powerful tool with UV camera for power utilities
Incorporating a UV sensitive camera for inspection, video documentation, and high-resolution digital imaging, the Corona 350 from Polytech offers power utilities a powerful tool.
News from Polytec ( 8 May 2006)
Relays for monitoring up to four safety functions
Pilz Automation Technology is adding two more models to its Pnozelog range of electronic safety 'relays' for monitoring up to four safety functions.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 8 May 2006)
Process automation module for engineer training
Certified Profibus Engineer is an essential course for electrical engineers and technicians needing to upgrade their skills to include fieldbus installation.
News from Profibus Group ( 8 May 2006)
Manufacture of reconfigurable assembly cells
TQC and the Precision Manufacturing Group at the University of Nottingham, with be attending the MACH exhibition to show the results of the E-RACE European Project for the first time.
News from TQC ( 8 May 2006)
Membrane-switches with illuminated controls
EAO, the Expert Partner for Human Machine Interfaces, offers custom-built membrane-switch solutions with illuminated controls and a superior tactile response. Brochure Available
News from EAO ( 8 May 2006)
Metals prices play havoc with supply
Zinc and Copper have seen a 300% hundred percent rise whilst metals such as nickel, brass and stainless steel have risen by about 250%.
News from Ladbrook Engineering ( 8 May 2006)
Implementation of web based automation technology
The Internet and its surrounding technologies are taking over in the provision of open and accessible control of all sorts of manufacturing industries, according to Schneider Electric.
News from Schneider Electric ( 8 May 2006)
Plastics show makes excellence award finals
The Plastics Design and Moulding (PDM) event has been selected as a finalist at the prestigious annual Awards for Excellence run by the Association of Exhibition Organisers (AEO).
News from PDM - Plastics Design and Moulding Expo ( 8 May 2006)
Face lift for moisture and humidity transmitters
GE Sensing's DewPro line of moisture and humidity transmitters gets a face-lift.
News from GE Sensing ( 8 May 2006)
Oil and chemical spill prevention and control
The most complete and complete and comprehensive range of oil and chemical spill prevention and control products to be made available on line has been launched by Fosse Liquitrol.
News from Fosse Liquitrol ( 8 May 2006)
Pollution control regulations bring prosecution
The Environment Agency has brought the first prosecution under the Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations 2001.
News from Fosse Liquitrol ( 8 May 2006)
Four-piece 18 V cordless combination kit
Metabo has introduced a four-piece 18 V cordless combination kit, which includes a drill/driver, circular saw, reciprocating saw and flashlight.
News from Metabo ( 8 May 2006)
Metal surface engineering reference resource
The Finishing Industries Yearbook is the annual reference source for both trade metal finishers and manufacturing companies who are involved in metal surface engineering.
News from Turret Group ( 8 May 2006)
Dual head metering pumps vary two flows
Users can now proportionally meter and electronically vary the flow rate of two fluids at ratios from 1:1 up to 1000:1 at flow rates from 20 micrilitres/min up to 4L/min.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems ( 8 May 2006)
DC backward curved impellers is RoHS compliant
The Diplomat range of DC backward curved impellers from Comair Rotron is now fully RoHS compliant.
News from Aerco ( 8 May 2006)
Conveyor systems for cleanroom environments
MagStar Technologies has introduced a new Quickdraw Conveyor System desired for use in cleanroom environments.
News from MagStar Technologies ( 8 May 2006)
Mobile development tool uses various connections
The latest release of the mobile development tool MobiForms now includes networking functionality so that client-server mobile applications can be built using various connections.
News from Mobiforms ( 8 May 2006)
High value offered in manual and CNC lathes
Manual and CNC lathes include three 'value-for-money' models of heavy duty, geared head manual lathes with 400mm, 500mm and 560mm swing-over-bed dimensions respectively.
News from Clausing Industrial (Europe) ( 8 May 2006)
Rotary transfer cut-off and end-finishing machines
Sinico is specialises in the design and manufacture of automatic rotary transfer cut-off and end-finishing machines, suitable for producing medium and large series of metal parts
News from SINICO ( 8 May 2006)
Humanlike robots with one and two arms
Motoman, the robotic division of Yaskawa Electric, has recently developed humanlike robots with one and two arms based on a completely new technological concept.
News from MOTOMAN Robotics Europe ( 8 May 2006)
Paper outlines effects of safety control standards
To help understand the new safety standard developments and their implications, FSE has produced a short paper outlining how the changes will affect businesses, available free to UK businesses. Brochure Available
News from Functional Safety Engineering ( 8 May 2006)
Open PLC can increase productivity
With cycle times down to 30 microseconds, the new open PLC IndraLogic from Rexroth opens up considerable potential for increasing productivity.
News from Bosch Rexroth ( 8 May 2006)
Multimillion-gate, low-power Mobile WiMAX design
Beceem Communications has achieved first-pass silicon success on a multimillion-gate, low-power Mobile WiMAX design using Blast Create, Blast Fusion , Blast Plan Pro, Blast Power and Blast Noise.
News from Magma ( 8 May 2006)
Hope for manufacturing in Yorkshire
Yorkshire manufacturing should not be written off, the Chairman of the CBI National Manufacturing Council, Nick Brayshaw, told a dinner at Ripley Castle for leading Yorkshire manufacturers.
News from Deloitte & Touche ( 8 May 2006)
Notching press has roller gear or servo indexing
Servotecusa offers Notching Presses from five (5) to twenty (20) Tons (US) with either a roller gear or direct drive servo indexing system.
News from Servotecusa ( 8 May 2006)
Mechanical components for telecoms, scientific
Specialist precision engineers for the technology sector, Hitec, will be exhibiting at TechnologyWorld06, an industry event to be hosted near Cambridge on the 17th May at Hinxton Hall.
News from Hitec Sheet Metal ( 8 May 2006)
Show launch for 3d measurement software
Metris will launch the latest version of Camio Studio at the Control Show in Sinsheim on the 9th May 2006.
News from Metris ( 8 May 2006)
CMM has granite table, ceramic beam and spindle
Metris launched a new generation CMM at the Control Show in Sinsheim (Germany), the first since its takeover of LK.
News from Metris ( 8 May 2006)
Wheel and engine motion measurement system
The Metris WheelTracker G2 is the next-generation, real-time 6-DOF wheel and engine motion measurement system designed for vehicle packaging and ride and handling studies on the road.
News from Metris ( 8 May 2006)
CMM-based feature inspection, reverse engineering
Metris has launched the XC50-LS cross scanner with long stand-off distance for CMM-based feature inspection and reverse engineering applications at Control 2006.
News from Metris ( 8 May 2006)
Programme helps owner managers accelerate growth
BGP is the UK's biggest programme for ambitious owner-managers who want to accelerate their firms' growth - and develop themselves as leaders.
News from Cranfield School of Management ( 8 May 2006)
New HQ for performance castings specialist
Castings Technology International has opened its new £9.6m, purpose-built headquarters on the Advanced Manufacturing Park at Waverley, South Yorkshire.
News from Castings Technology International ( 8 May 2006)
WebPLUG gives superfast online connectivity
Biscit's webPLUG uses electric wires to give superfast online connectivity to all computers in a home or office
News from BISCit Internet ( 8 May 2006)
CommonTime Saves Government money
User Application Article CommonTime Saves Local Governments GBP2000 Per Employee Per Year Following Gershon Report
News from CommonTime ( 8 May 2006)
Mobile goes strategic
Technical Background Article Retailers have been using hand held devices for routine stock taking, price checking and wastage monitoring for some time, but now they are extending their use to more strategic tasks
News from Episys ( 8 May 2006)
T-Mobile's library powered by Open Mind
User Application Article T-Mobile has developed a learning centre at its Hatfield head office and also makes its resources available remotely to its staff in other branches - to support its training programmes
News from Open Mind (Learning/HR) ( 8 May 2006)
Italian version of @RISK software
Palisade Announces Availability of Italian Version of Leading @RISK Software
News from Palisade Europe ( 8 May 2006)
Top Autodesk Electrical Software Reseller
Following its success as leading Autodesk Manufacturing Software Reseller last year, Micro Concepts has been confirmed as the top Autodesk Electrical Software Reseller by turnover in 2005-6.
News from Micro Concepts ( 8 May 2006)
A cost-efficient alternative to the 16-bit MCU
Ramtron ships fast and flexible Versa 8051 MCU
News from Ramtron International ( 8 May 2006)
Bridging the Digital Divide
IShakti has been shortlisted in the Economic Development category of the prestigious Stockholm Challenge Awards.
News from Tessella Support Services ( 8 May 2006)
Trident to Offer Hotel TV Range
Trident, has announced the addition of three models to its Sharp Aquos P-series range of LCD TVs.
News from Trident Microsystems ( 8 May 2006)
Via Partners with APEC Digital Opportunity Centre
Via first Taiwan vendor to enter ICT Alliance, in line with VIA pc-1 Initiative mission to empower developing nations through technology.
News from VIA Technologies ( 8 May 2006)
Ansoft to Announce Financial Results
Ansoft Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End Financial Results Conference Call and Webcast
News from Ansoft Europe ( 8 May 2006)
Fieldbus used at Drax Power
User Application Article Emerson Fieldbus Technology used to Upgrade Temperature Monitoring at Largest UK Coal Fired Power Station
News from Emerson Process Management ( 8 May 2006)
Endless simulation options with TopSolid
The behavioural simulation of a system is becoming more and more critical in the detection of time-costly errors.
News from Missler Software ( 8 May 2006)
TopSolid'Wood at Drema 2006
TopSolution, official TopSolid reseller in Poland, has just recently participated in the wood exhibition Drema in Poland.
News from Missler Software ( 8 May 2006)
TopSolid'Mold at MoldMaking Expo 2006
Missler Software and its main US reseller, Clear Cut Solutions, have just participated in the renonwed US MoldMaking Expo, 25-26 April.
News from Missler Software ( 8 May 2006)
Bakers Patterns is first UK SMIRTware user
User Application Article Bakers Patterns Limited has become the first British company to invest in Vero International Software's SMIRTware die design software.
News from Vero International Group ( 8 May 2006)
I.get.it Now Features AutoCAD and Autodesk
iKnowledge Solutions is pleased to announce nine new courses in the i.get.it knowledge delivery platform.
News from iKnowledge Solutions ( 8 May 2006)
Laboratory takes dry vacuum pumps for chambers
User Application Article BOC Edwards has won a contract to supply six of its XDS35i dry vacuum pumps to CCLRC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) in Oxfordshire.
News from Edwards ( 8 May 2006)
AC and DC current transducers precise up to 2000A
Lem has introduced the AHR series of AC and DC current transducers that offer versatile and precise measurement of nominal currents up to 2000A true RMS.
News from LEM UK ( 8 May 2006)
Gas environmental monitoring appointment
Quantitech, one of the UK's leading providers of environmental monitoring equipment, has further boosted its service capability with the recruitment of James Wortley.
News from Quantitech ( 8 May 2006)
Optical components, modules, results
Bookham, a leading provider of optical components, modules and subsystems, has announced financial results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2006.
News from Bookham ( 8 May 2006)
Detection of neon in helium application sheet
Gow-mac Instruments has announced the latest in its series of trace gas analysis application data sheets known as "Peak to Peak Applied Separation Techniques".
News from Gow-Mac Instrument ( 8 May 2006)
Automatic registration of sample ignition test
An automated auto-ignition tester, such as the ZPA 3, offers the user a decided advantage by reducing the time and attention necessary for the standard procedure. Brochure Available
News from Labtex ( 8 May 2006)
Water and environmental analysis technical seminar
Metrohm UK will be running a complimentary technical seminar on "Environmental and Water analysis", on 14th June at the Heritage Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 8 May 2006)
Extech technology announce a training day
Extech Data Systems is hosting a Technology Training Day in Manchester, on Tuesday, May 23, 2006.
News from Extech Instruments ( 8 May 2006)
In-Line Detectors Reject Metal Detectable Pens
B S Teasdale and Son (BST) launched its range of metal detectable marker pens at the Foodex Meatex Exhibition 2006 at the NEC (UK).
News from Teasdale and Son ( 8 May 2006)
DETECTA marker pens are metal-detectable
B S Teasdale and Son (BST) of Doncaster, S Yorkshire, were pleased to launch their new range of Metal Detectable Marker Pens at the recent Foodex Meatex Exhibition 2006 at the NEC.
News from Teasdale and Son ( 8 May 2006)
iFIRSTAID helps avoid need for doctor
St John Ambulance is highlighting its iFIRSTAID service at the Safety and Health Expo (NEC, 9-11 May 2006) and will be offering visitors to its stand (F60) the chance to win one of four Apple iPods.
News from St John Ambulance ( 8 May 2006)
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