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Sunday 4 June
to Saturday 10 June 2006

Pneumatic take-up unit for feeding engine valves

Elscint Automation has developed a Pneumatic Take-up Unit for feeding of Engine Valves having dia from 20 mm to 50 mm and length between 30 mm to 200 mm.

News from Elscint Automation ( 9 June 2006)

Freight distribution and customs clearance

Marsil Marine, UK based freight distribution and customs clearance company, is achieving great success by offering a 'one-stop shop' for frustrated manufacturers across the world.

News from Marsil Marine ( 9 June 2006)

Destroyed subcontractor wins with turning centres

 User Application Article  Subcontractor Colbree Precision was based within two hundred yards of the Buncefield depot and the blast destroyed its factory and most of its equipment.

News from Turning Technologies UK ( 9 June 2006)

Medium-and high-voltage ceramic capacitors

Responding to demands for medium-and high-voltage ceramic capacitors in high-current applications, AVX has designed its SK and SV ranges.  Brochure Available 

News from AVX ( 9 June 2006)

Trends in safety technology white paper

A White Paper 'PROFIsafe: Net-worked Safety for Process and Factory Automation' describes in detail safety in standard drives and motion control.

News from ARC Advisory Group ( 9 June 2006)

Industrial wireless device networking

MaxStream, a global leader of industrial wireless device networking, has announced the release of a firmware upgrade for all 802.15.4-enabled XBee and XBee-PRO products.

News from MaxStream ( 9 June 2006)

Path planning software eliminates clashes

Kineo CAM has announced the Release of Kineo Path Planner 2.03, its "Automatic Path Planning" solution.

News from Kineo CAM ( 9 June 2006)

Key performance locations managed and reported

Marco's Trac-it MES is a factory-based system designed to manage, initiate, respond to and report on every key performance location in real time.

News from Macro Sensors ( 9 June 2006)

Manufacturing concepts drive performance

ARC Advisory Group has announced several special sessions to kick off its 14th Annual Forum, "Driving Enterprise Performance through Next Generation Manufacturing Concepts",

News from ARC Advisory Group ( 9 June 2006)

Broadcast and multicast messaging capabilities

Ascom Wireless Solutions is to provide customers with the latest broadcast and multicast messaging capabilities through its Group Enhanced Messaging (GEM) feature package.

News from Ascom Wireless Solutions ( 9 June 2006)

Low cost, low power transceivers

Telegesis' latest ETRX2 ZigBee modules have been selected by RS Components for inclusion in a new wireless and radio frequency products section being introduced to its catalogue.

News from RS Components UK ( 9 June 2006)

New version of computer-on-module standard

Aaeon and Seco have signed on to support the new 3.0 Specification of the world's leading Computer-on-Module Standard ETX , which was initiated by Kontron, and is supported by MSC, Evalue and Adlink.

News from Kontron UK ( 9 June 2006)

6-axis industrial robot redesigned

The traditional 6-axis industrial robot, has undergone a radical redesign with the launch by Motoman of three new robots, nicknamed 'snake'.

News from Motoman Robotics (UK) ( 9 June 2006)

Photoelectric sensors for machine builders

Under the banner 'Connect 3', Sick (UK) is launching a new range of photoelectric sensors - its first 'third-generation' products.

News from Sick (UK) ( 9 June 2006)

Oil test kits for condition monitoring

Condition monitoring of fuels and lubricants has become one of the main weapons in the fight to reduce premature failure of engines, gearboxes and hydraulic systems.

News from Kittiwake Developments ( 9 June 2006)

Third axis for low end DRO range

ACI (UK) has introduced a new level of simplicity and affordability to 'low end' digital readout (DRO) technology by adding third axis functionality to its highly successful Acu-Rite 100S DRO.

News from ACI (UK) ( 9 June 2006)

PTFE Teflon coated glass and Kevlar fabrics

2006 sees the 30th anniversary year for Biscor, a leading manufacturer in the UK of PTFE (Teflon ) coated Glass and Kevlar fabrics.

News from Biscor ( 9 June 2006)

Assembly of film scanning product outsourced

Contract electronics manufacturer Exception EMS, has signed an agreement with Cintel International, to outsource the assembly of its latest film scanning product, diTTo.  Brochure Available 

News from EMS ( 9 June 2006)

Transmission of data from unmanned outstations

Omniflex has developed the Silent Sentry SMS Alarm Monitor for GSM cellular networks to support Short Message Service (SMS) transmission of data from remote unmanned outstations.  Brochure Available 

News from Omniflex (UK) ( 9 June 2006)

Shot blast machine for Scottish foundry

 User Application Article  Busy Scottish foundry Archibald Young has shown it is on its metal by buying a new shot blast machine from world market leading surface preparation experts Wheelabrator.  Brochure Available 

News from Wheelabrator Group ( 9 June 2006)

Integrated distribution boxes and cordsets

Woodhead Industries reported that its BradConnectivity Ultra-Lock Connection System has seen enthusiastic acceptance across a broad range of manufacturing and assembly industries.

News from Woodhead Industries ( 9 June 2006)

Universal vertical milling and turning machines

The DuraVertical and DuraTurn series of universal vertical milling and turning machines combine new levels of affordability with the quality and reliability synonymous with Mori Seiki.

News from Mori Seiki Co ( 9 June 2006)

Service and support for machines in the UK

Mori Seiki chose MACH 2006 to launch its new identity in the UK as Mori Seiki UK, positioning itself closer to its customers,.

News from Mori Seiki Co ( 9 June 2006)

Retaining rings made with double turn

 User Application Article  Fastening specialist TFC has helped give a private racer the edge over the field with its Smalley retaining rings.  Brochure Available 

News from TFC ( 9 June 2006)

Drives make paper from recovered waste paper

 User Application Article  Paper manufacturer UPM's plant at Shotton has achieved its goal of producing all its paper from recovered waste paper, rather than virgin wood, with the help of ABB variable speed drives.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 9 June 2006)

CNC machining centre for MDF user

 User Application Article  Aptly named start-up business, CAD Stairs, has picked a Masterwood Project CNC machining centre as the mainstay of its new staircase manufacturing operation.

News from Masterwood (UK) ( 9 June 2006)

Toolholder programme utilises hydraulic expansion

The Tendo precision toolholder programme from Schunk utilises hydraulic expansion technology that offers tool clamping for almost every shank diameter and machine tool spindle interface available.  Brochure Available 

News from Schunk Intec ( 9 June 2006)

Business software purchase for steel reinforcement

 User Application Article  BRC has purchased Chorus Extended Financials and a Version 9 upgrade of the Chorus Distribution system.

News from Computer Software Group plc (Chorus) ( 9 June 2006)

Forward thinking for business success

US credit management guru, Abe WalkingBear Sanchez is returning to the UK to give two seminar presentations at the B2B London event at Earls Court in June.

News from Atradius ( 9 June 2006)

Industrial robots and automated production

Kuka Automation + Robotics, the award-winning supplier of industrial robots and automated production solutions, is building on a busy order book and expanding its UK sales team.  Brochure Available 

News from KUKA Automation + Robotics ( 9 June 2006)

Water borne adhesion primer is quick drying

Firaqua 2585 - Water borne adhesion primer is a quick drying primer that can be applied to a variety of surfaces.

News from Firwood Paints Ltd ( 9 June 2006)

Perpendicular magnetic recording with hard disc

Toshiba Europe Storage Device Division has announced its first 2.5-inch hard disk drive to incorporate perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR).

News from Toshiba Europe Storage Device Division ( 9 June 2006)

Bus transmitters and relays for reduced wiring

New Carlo Gavazzi DuplineSafe bus transmitters and relays allow customers to leverage investment in the Dupline fieldbus system to monitor safety-critical emergency-stop switches.

News from Carlo Gavazzi ( 9 June 2006)

On-line thickness measurement and control systems

With the introduction of TDI (Total Distributed Intelligence), NDC Infrared Engineering has taken the next step forward in the evolution of on-line thickness measurement and control systems.

News from NDC Infrared Engineering ( 9 June 2006)

Infrared drying systems use automation innovation

 User Application Article  UPM has recently launched a range of dryers using existing infrared technology, but has applied this technology in a pioneering fashion.

News from Applied Automation (UK) MayTec Division ( 9 June 2006)

15amp hot runner 6 zone temperature controller

DMS-Diemould offers UK customers a new 15amp hot runner temperature controller with 6 zones and many extra features - ideal for use with 4-drop hot runner systems - for less than £1000.

News from DMS Diemould Service ( 9 June 2006)

Welding fabrication software minimises distortion

ESI Group has released the latest version of the Pam-assembly software package, to quickly understand, control and minimise distortion resulting from welding fabrication.

News from ESI Group ( 9 June 2006)

Electromagnetic and Coriolis mass flowmeters

 User Application Article  Grolsch has fitted out its new state-of-the-art brewery at Enschede in Holland with a range of flowmeters from Krohne.

News from Krohne ( 9 June 2006)

Low differential pressure transducer, transmitter

Sensorsone is adding the Ashdown Control DRS Low Differential Pressure Transducer and Transmitter for use with Wet and Dirty Gases to its pressure sensor range.

News from SensorsOne ( 9 June 2006)

Fastener exhibition sales running high

Exhibit space sales for the 10th Annual National Industrial Fastener Show/West, November 15-17, 2006, Paris Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada USA are running at a record pace, reports Show Management.

News from National Industrial Fastener Show ( 9 June 2006)

Automation agreement for materials handling

Jervis B Webb - a world leader in material handling solutions - has signed a licensing agreement with Savant Automation.

News from Jervis B. Webb ( 9 June 2006)

Processors, flat screens, licenses bundled

The Foxboro unit of Invensys Process Systems has announced an upgrade incentive program for users of the thousands of existing "Nodebus"-based I/A Series automation systems.

News from Invensys ( 9 June 2006)

Compression packings for gland sealings - guide

James Walker has published the third edition of its Compression Packings Guide.  Brochure Available 

News from James Walker and Co ( 9 June 2006)

Proximity and pressure switches, valves, networked

 User Application Article  Control Lubrication is using AS-Interface to network proximity switches, zone valves, pressure switches, flow monitors and a mobile plug-in reset push buttons.

News from AS-Interface UK ( 9 June 2006)

High speed modulation solutions and transmitters

Photline Technologies, a provider of high speed modulation solutions introduces the ModBox Series, a range of versatile transmitters and external modulation benchtop units.

News from Laser Components (UK) ( 9 June 2006)

Weld purging for tubular duplex stainless steel

Tubular duplex stainless steel components in an overhead transmission structure are to be welded using purging systems supplied by Huntingdon Fusion Techniques.  Brochure Available 

News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques ( 9 June 2006)

Tool presetters updated and shown off

UK agent for the famous range of Trimos Tool Presetters, Bowers Metrology, found themselves busy throughout MACH '06 demonstrating the Optima range from the Swiss manufacturer.

News from Bowers Metrology UK ( 9 June 2006)

Over tenth more cars for worldwide auto buyers

In the first five months of the year, Audi handed over 383,600 vehicles to customers worldwide - 11.5 per cent more than last year (344,137).

News from Audi UK ( 9 June 2006)

Price-management techniques in plastics market

European plastics companies are being forced to adopt new strategies in response to several significant competitive threats, according to a new briefing paper from the Economist Intelligence Unit.

News from Economist Intelligence Unit ( 9 June 2006)

Literature for TIG welding machines with MMA

Free literature is available on the Murex Transtig DC150-1 and 200-1 TIG welding machines.  Brochure Available 

News from Murex Welding Products ( 9 June 2006)

Pipe preparation tool saves time

Kopex, the maker of Pipeslice, the revolutionary, award-winning pipe cutting tool, has announced the launch of Pipe-Prep - a tool that prepares pipe ends for joining and soldering.  Brochure Available 

News from Pipe-Prep ( 9 June 2006)

Customisable dashboard for ERP software

Enterprise resource planning specialist Technology Group International (TGI) has debuted new functionality in its Enterprise DSS decision-support system, offering a customizable dashboard.

News from Technology Group International ( 9 June 2006)

Manners maketh money!

 Technical Background Article  New research shows UK business need lesson in "e-mail etiquette"

News from BT Global Services ( 9 June 2006)

Learning Light begins systematic literature review

 Technical Background Article  Learning Light (LL) is undertaking a large scale review of evidence-based research into the use and effectiveness of learning technologies in the workplace.

News from Learning Light ( 9 June 2006)

Lyquidity Solutions signs FutureWork Systems

Lyquidity Solutions signs FutureWork Systems as representatives for ComplyXL - version recording and management system for Excel workbooks.

News from Lyquidity Solutions ( 9 June 2006)

Version control for document management system

Lyquidity adds version control to existing document management systems at a fraction of the cost using Version Manager API.

News from Lyquidity Solutions ( 9 June 2006)

ComplyXL provides strong integration with Windows

Lyquidity Solutions announces the release of ComplyXL version 1.1 providing strong integration with Windows and Excel.

News from Lyquidity Solutions ( 9 June 2006)

ComplyXL webserver version

Lyquidity Solutions announces the release of ComplyXL webserver version - extending the reach of version recording and management for compliance control of Excel workbooks.

News from Lyquidity Solutions ( 9 June 2006)

IDBS joins SAFE-BioPharma Vendor Partner Program

IDBS has announced that, as a continuing commitment to quality and industry standards, they have joined the SAFE-BioPharma Association Vendor Partner Program.

News from IDBS ( 9 June 2006)

Connected Client Computing in the Enterprise

Via Technology Forum 2006 track to define strategies for overcoming today's enterprise computing challenges and highlighting the benefits of Via Connected Client platforms

News from VIA Technologies ( 9 June 2006)

Via Extends Licensing Agreement with ARM

Via licenses ARM9 family processors aimed for integration into next-generation communication and multimedia solutions.

News from VIA Technologies ( 9 June 2006)

Federal Trade Commission Settlement with Honeywell

Final approval to the consent decree settling action against AspenTech and to Honeywell International as the acquirer of AspenTech's operator training business has been given

News from Aspen Technology ( 9 June 2006)

PLM brings success to Nordic companies

'Race for innovation': Testimony from companies in varied markets shows business benefits brought by PLM solutions

News from Dassault Systemes ( 9 June 2006)

Partner Development expanded in EMEA

iKnowledge Solutions is pleased to announce the hiring of Jonathan Mangan as Vice President of Channel Development for Europe, Middle East and Africa.

News from iKnowledge Solutions ( 9 June 2006)

Custom container for ALDI

A custom-designed vitamin pack produced by RPC Containers Market Rasen has given supermarket chain Aldi a new look for its Health Essentials range

News from RPC Containers ( 9 June 2006)

To Russia with Kliklok Kliklok

Woodman is enjoying continued success with their CertiWrap range of wraparound sleeving machines

News from Kliklok Woodman International ( 9 June 2006)

X-ray technology QC system for blister packs

Unitary dose blister packs are produced in their billions.

News from 3DX-Ray ( 9 June 2006)

ERP software acquisition by software group

Indianapolis-based Made2Manage Systems has completed its acquisition of Encompix The acquisition was Made2Manage Systems' fifth during the past 20 months.

News from Encompix ( 8 June 2006)

Digital kanban replenishment automation

Signum is the flagship digital kanban automation replenishment supply chain solution from Datacraft Solutions, which enables collaborative communication throughout the supply chain.

News from Datacraft Solutions ( 8 June 2006)

Innovative cost management solutions

aPriori is the technology leader providing innovative cost management solutions to the discrete manufacturing industry.

News from aPriori ( 8 June 2006)

Biscit challenges Carphone Warehouse offer

Consumers Impatient for Carphone Warehouse to Deliver Free Broadband Should Consider Biscit's Competing Offer

News from BISCit Internet ( 8 June 2006)

Low-cost version of market leading mobile tool set

Integral Mobile Data (IMD) will showcase its brand-new entry-level mobile data solution at the European Microsoft Mobile and Embedded DevCon conference 2006.

News from Integral Mobile Data ( 8 June 2006)

Major PC manufacturers choose Laplink PCmover

Companies such as Dell, Sony, Toshiba, and Intel are helping their customers set up new computers more easily by making Laplink PCmover available using bundling, desktop links, and configurators.

News from Laplink Software ( 8 June 2006)

Ethernet Network For Business Recovery

Sungard national network offers 99.9% information availability

News from SunGard Availability Services ( 8 June 2006)

International Business Award for Doors XT

Telelogic Receives Best Product Development Organization Award

News from Telelogic AB ( 8 June 2006)

Enhance customer service with T-Mobile BlackBerry

 User Application Article  Significantly faster and more efficient responses to customer needs and enquiries.

News from T-Mobile (UK) ( 8 June 2006)

UKFast places Websites on fertile ground

 Technical Background Article  Managing Director of UKFast told Manchester's top marketers that they can't expect to compete in a global business environment without investing more seriously in their online infrastructures.

News from UKFast ( 8 June 2006)

Students gain design advantage with ARTVPS

 User Application Article  Education establishments across the UK are embracing leading-edge technology from ARTVPS

News from ARTVPS ( 8 June 2006)

Matrox Imaging announces support for GigE Vision

At The Vision Show East, Matrox Imaging announced its endorsement of the new GigE Vision standard put forth by the Automated Imaging Association and its member companies.  Brochure Available 

News from Matrox Imaging ( 8 June 2006)

Matrox Imaging announces IEEE 1394b support

At The Vision Show East, Matrox Imaging announced the MTX1394b+, an IEEE 1394b adapter card for PC/104-Plus.  Brochure Available 

News from Matrox Imaging ( 8 June 2006)

Integrated Solution for Design Engineers

RuleStream Extends Proven Knowledge Capture and Reuse Capabilities to Pro/Engineer Users

News from RuleStream Corp ( 8 June 2006)

Visiprise Earns ISO Certification

Visiprise has announced it has been awarded with ISO9001:2000 certification.

News from Visiprise ( 8 June 2006)

Apollo Implemented at Lyondell's La Porte Complex

 User Application Article  Lyondell is the latest major polymer producer to have selected the Aspen Apollo non-linear control solution to optimise product transitions and improve production quality

News from Aspen Technology ( 8 June 2006)

Statoil Expands Commitment to AspenTech

 User Application Article  Leading Norwegian oil and gas company adopts additional applications to support the design and optimization of new and existing upstream production facilities.

News from Aspen Technology ( 8 June 2006)

Refinery-wide operational decision making

AspenTech Updates Aspen RefSYS Multi-Unit Refinery Modeling Application as Part of aspenONE Simulation and Optimization for Petroleum

News from Aspen Technology ( 8 June 2006)

Automatic water sorption analyser has 1mg accuracy

CI Electronics has launched the latest version of its fully automatic Cisorp Water Sorption Analyser that has a resolution of 0.1mg an accuracy of +/-1.0mg and a dynamic weighing range of +/-1000mg.

News from CI Electronics ( 8 June 2006)

New Leak-Master leak detection for MAP

Witt Gas Techniques has produced a NEW 6-page leaflet "How much do customer returns cost you?" detailing their LEAK-MASTER range of equipment

News from Witt Gas Techniques ( 8 June 2006)

Viscosity control systems for fluids

A full range of viscosity control systems for fluids

News from Advanced Supplies ( 8 June 2006)

A-Plant introduces edge protection system

A-Plant Acrow is now offering a new Edge Protection System to complement the company's comprehensive hire fleet of formwork and falsework products.

News from A-Plant ( 8 June 2006)

Win on the go with low voltage products

ABB low voltage products in Coventry is offering the chance to win an in-car Satellite Navigation pack, consisting of a TomTom Go and an HP iPaq 2110 PDA.

News from ABB Automation Technologies ( 7 June 2006)

Information management solution selected worldwide

 User Application Article  Aspen Technology has announced that BASF, one of the world's leading chemical companies, has selected AspenTech's information management solution for its worldwide manufacturing plants.

News from Aspen Technology ( 7 June 2006)

Open drives have decentralised intelligence

With more than 100 integrated technology functions, the Rexroth IndraDrive sets new standards for decentralized intelligence.

News from Bosch Rexroth ( 7 June 2006)

Dis[play and wireless products added to catalogue

RS Components, distributor of Electronic, Electrical, Electromechanical and Industrial Components, has introduced 2 new technologies, Display and Wireless, to its electronic product portfolio.

News from RS Components UK ( 7 June 2006)

Lean Manufacturing services and training programs

Using lean concepts can reduce the downtime on equipment, streamline sales, customer service and pre-production times, whilst reducing inventory levels and freeing up much needed cashflow.

News from Improvement Tools (Qld) ( 7 June 2006)

One piece quick fit nylon hose clamp

Ezyclik, a one piece quick fit nylon hose clamp, is now available from HCL Fasteners.

News from HCL Fasteners ( 7 June 2006)

Tube cutting and profiling, bending, end forming

Visitors to BLM UK's stand at MACH 2006 were treated to a display of high technology tube cutting and profiling, bending and end forming equipment.

News from BLM-Group UK ( 7 June 2006)

Platform for lean cost management profiled

The leading manufacturing journalist, Thomas R Cutler, profiled aPriori Technologies' Lean Cost Management Platform in the recent issue of Quality Digest.

News from aPriori ( 7 June 2006)

Tool measurement and saw blade grinders grow

Sales of Walter Helitronic tool grinders, Heli Toolcheck/Helicheck tool measuring machines and Woodtronic saw blade grinders increased last year, compared with 2004.

News from Koerber Schleifring UK ( 7 June 2006)

Vector inverters for three phase supply to 90kW

Lenze 8200 vector inverters are available for power 0.55 to 90kW with 3-phase supply.  Brochure Available 

News from Lenze ( 7 June 2006)

Geared motors are energy efficient and easy

Aimed at the overhead conveyor market, the new Lenze GKK geared motors are efficient in energy consumption as well as easy for operators to use.  Brochure Available 

News from Lenze ( 7 June 2006)

Rollerforming machines, impact riveting, conveyors

Northwick Associates has announced that it has become European distributor for Orbitform.

News from Orbitform ( 7 June 2006)

Heavy-duty, automatic feed, mechanical riveter

Milford's Model 64 impact riveter is simple and effective, the most heavy-duty, automatic feed, mechanical drive riveter in its class.

News from Orbitform ( 7 June 2006)

Metal-look inserts for illuminated control panels

Designers can create a distinctive, sophisticated-looking illuminated control panel using the new range of metal-look inserts from EAO, the Expert Partner for Human Machine Interfaces.  Brochure Available 

News from EAO ( 7 June 2006)

Optical scanning multi-axis measurement system

 User Application Article  Centrax purchased a computer-controlled optical multi-axis measurement system from Steintek follows extensive trials comparing the company's 'white light' scanning technology with CMMs.

News from Mantech Solutions ( 7 June 2006)

Non-contact safety switch shows lock status

Machine safety specialist Schmersal has introduced a new non-contact safety switch that uses the latest pulse-echo technology to determine door position and lock status.

News from Schmersal UK ( 7 June 2006)

Miniature circuit breakers protect electronics

At 17.5mm wide for single pole versions and 52.5mm wide for triple-pole types, Moeller Electric's new Xpole FAZ miniature circuit breakers have a breaking capacity of 15kA, in line with IEC/EN6094.

News from Moeller Electric ( 7 June 2006)

Power supply and conversion products in brochure

Arrow has produced a new brochure focusing on power supply and conversion products.

News from Arrow Electronics (UK) ( 7 June 2006)

Tool grinders added to measuring for tools

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 ( 7 June 2006)

Isolated accelerometer input module

Dataforth has introduced its newest SCM5B module, the SCM5B48 isolated and field-configurable accelerometer input module.

News from Impulse ( 7 June 2006)

CNC machine simulation and optimisation software

CGTech has now released the latest version of Vericut CNC machine simulation and optimisation software.  Brochure Available 

News from CGTech ( 7 June 2006)

Advanced control for low density polyethylene

 User Application Article  Sabic-Europe has expanded its use of the Aspen Apollo advanced control solution for the polymer industry by implementing the solution at its low density polyethylene (LDPE) plant.

News from Aspen Technology ( 7 June 2006)

Training and support section gets certification

Aspen Technology's Customer Support and Training group achieved certification for the third consecutive year under the Support Center Practices (SCP) Certification programme.

News from Aspen Technology ( 7 June 2006)

Polymer production control business

Aspen Technology has announced significant growth in its polymer production control business after a period of sustained investment in this emerging market.

News from Aspen Technology ( 7 June 2006)

Reward for accident free aerospace manufacture

Achieving recognition from RoSPA for a fifth year running has resulted in a Gold Medal for Marshall Aerospace for their proven 8-year track record of successful accident/incident management.

News from EnvironmentIQ ( 7 June 2006)

Welding robot has high speeds, smooth movements

ICS Triplex ISaGRAF and its Japanese Master Distributor, Nissin, have announced the Almega AX-V6 welding robot.

News from ICS Triplex ISaGRAF ( 7 June 2006)

Temperature, humidity chambers observe specimens

Unitemp has a new range of temperature and humidity chambers designed to provide near optimum viewing for continuous observation of the specimens / products during testing.

News from Unitemp ( 7 June 2006)

Enterprise resource planning software for insight

Visibility.net provides businesses with strategic insight, ability to differentiate, increased productivity and the flexibility needed to achieve business goals, says the company.

News from Visibility ( 7 June 2006)

ERP helps product managers keep track

 User Application Article  With more timely financial information using Encompix, Systematix is able to hold its product managers accountable for keeping their bids up-to-date and tracking estimate-to-complete information.

News from Encompix ( 7 June 2006)

Digital Kanban for internet on-demand delivery

Signum is the Digital Kanban tool from Datacraft Solutions, based in Durham, North Carolina.

News from Datacraft Solutions ( 7 June 2006)

ERP for coal mining solutions firm

 User Application Article  Baldwin and Francis began back in 1919 and supplies total mining electrical solutions for underground coal mines.

News from Visibility ( 7 June 2006)

E-Procurement reduces costs

Enterprises today are using e-procurement to manage more requisitions, spend categories and suppliers than ever before.

News from Ariba ( 7 June 2006)

Polish Web site launched on probe systems

Renishaw has created a special Polish language Web site that gives full details of probing systems for machine tools and CMMs, including unmanned operation, at the MACHTOOL show.  Brochure Available 

News from Renishaw ( 7 June 2006)

Machine tool presence at aerospace exhibition

Mori Seiki UK will be exhibiting at the 2006 Farnborough International Airshow.

News from Mori Seiki Co ( 7 June 2006)

Show success for workholding and automation

At MACH 2006 German workholding and automation specialist Schunk Intec had a resounding success.  Brochure Available 

News from Schunk Intec ( 7 June 2006)

Universal testing machine has digital extensometer

At the DKT Fair Zwick will be presenting one of its flagship products, a universal testing machine will be equipped with the worlds most advanced digital extensometer.  Brochure Available 

News from Zwick Roell ( 7 June 2006)

Electronics assembler, integrator, and tester

At the Farnborough International Airshow 2006, TT electronic manufacturing services Limited underlines its position as a leading electronics assembler, integrator, and tester.

News from TT electronic manufacturing services (TTems) ( 7 June 2006)

Material handling company appoints vice president

Jervis B Webb - a world leader in material handling solutions - has named Gloria Lara vice president of project management.

News from Jervis B. Webb ( 7 June 2006)

3D-CAD and CAM helps toy maker keep pace

 User Application Article  Brandstatter's existing CAM system could not keep up with the increase in demand, and its lack of machining strategies forced the company's engineers to programme manually.

News from Sescoi International ( 7 June 2006)

Mobile Data for Lotus Notes Users

CommonTime and Credant Technologies Secure Mobile Data for Lotus Notes Users Running Windows Mobile 5

News from CommonTime ( 7 June 2006)

Using MI To Manage At Intelligent Finance

 User Application Article  IF approached eg and through using tried, tested and proven solutions eg was able to guarantee IF improved productivity, reduced costs and an increase in customer service levels

News from eg Solutions ( 7 June 2006)

ComplyXL 1.4 for Excel spreadsheet control

Added autosave and function excluder options, plus faster compare and password protected compare now included.

News from Lyquidity Solutions ( 7 June 2006)

Compensation simulation from Tata Interactive

Having developed a simulation to help one of the 'Fortune 500' companies plan its staff's remuneration packages, Tata Interactive Systems is putting the 'engine' behind that simulation to work

News from TATA Interactive Systems ( 7 June 2006)

HP IPaqs pocket PCs added to Varlink product range

Varlink has announced a significant expansion of their product range.

News from Varlink ( 7 June 2006)

Matrox Imaging announces FPGA Developer's Toolkit

At The Vision Show East, Matrox Imaging announced the Matrox FPGA Developer's Kit for directly programming the FPGA devices found on Matrox Imaging hardware.  Brochure Available 

News from Matrox Imaging ( 7 June 2006)

Dramatically Reduce Energy Costs

Aspen Energy Cost Manager delivers significant cost and environmental benefits by helping companies avoid excess energy usage in their operations

News from Aspen Technology ( 7 June 2006)

Reliance Industries Expands Use of Aspen Plus

 User Application Article  India's largest private company standardizes on Aspen Plus, AspenTech's modeling application for steady state simulation, design, performance monitoring, optimization and business planning

News from Aspen Technology ( 7 June 2006)

AspenONE to Monitor Nuclear Plant Operations

 User Application Article  Major US utility selects AspenTech and its partner, Queue Systems, to implement an integrated Asset Management solution for its nuclear power subsidiary to maintain safe and reliable operations

News from Aspen Technology ( 7 June 2006)

Paving the Way for Seamless 2D to 3D Migration

Collaborative Visualization for native EDA documents expanded

News from Cimmetry Systems ( 7 June 2006)

Partnerships bring added value to V5 PLM

Partners' products from Dassault Systemes' worldwide CAA V5 community address customers' product demands

News from Dassault Systemes ( 7 June 2006)

InTechnology switches to Epicor

 User Application Article  New system pulls allocation of technical staff into a central location improving operational efficiency, increasing billable revenue and promoting accurate accounting

News from Epicor ( 7 June 2006)

Glacier launches virtual movie on website

Website Enhancement Demonstrates Features and Benefits of Company's Rugged Computer Products

News from Glacier Computer ( 7 June 2006)

Extended supply-chain functionality via RFID

Manufacturing and retail customers to benefit from new extended supply-chain functionality via RFID and EDI capabilities in upcoming BizTalk Server 2006 R2 release

News from Microsoft ( 7 June 2006)

Business Intelligence Product Line expanded

Comprehensive performance management application delivers business scorecarding, analytics and planning with familiar Office software.

News from Microsoft ( 7 June 2006)

Data Management Software Release

Pro-face have released their latest data management software.

News from Pro-face UK ( 7 June 2006)

IKnowledge Solutions Expands into India

iKnowledge Solutions is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Sanjay Gera as Manager of Channel Development in India.

News from iKnowledge Solutions ( 7 June 2006)

Connectors for micro and nano flow applications

Upchurch Scientific has introduced a large and varied selection of new connectors designed specifically for micro and nano flow applications.  Brochure Available 

News from Anachem ( 7 June 2006)

Management system for instrument calibration

Instrument Calibration and Management System (ICMS) enables companies to readily and cost effectively meet their regulatory compliance requirements eg FDA, ISO 9000 and ISO 17025.  Brochure Available 

News from Autoscribe ( 7 June 2006)

Reverse-acting bursting disc is advanced

Elfab's latest addition to its industry-leading Opti-Gard range has been developed specifically for low-pressure applications from 2 psig.

News from Elfab ( 7 June 2006)

Sales manager provides relief for pressure systems

Elfab, Europe's leading manufacturer of pressure relief systems, has appointed Matt Fletcher as its Territory Sales Manager for Germany.

News from Elfab ( 7 June 2006)

Belt Manufacturer's New Premises Mark 30th Year

This year sees the 30th anniversary of Biscor, the Bradford (UK) company, which is a manufacturer PTFE (Teflon) coated glass and Kevlar fabrics.

News from Biscor ( 7 June 2006)

Vibratory Feeder Handles Springs Without Tangling

Elscint Automation has manufactured a vibratory bowl feeder for feeding of springs in two outlets.

News from Elscint Automation ( 7 June 2006)

Bottled Beers Move To Pressure Sensitive Labels

 User Application Article  Charles Wells has moved three of its premium off-trade bottled beers from paper labels to PSL (pressure sensitive labelling) to increase shelf stand-out and reflect the premium positioning.

News from Rockware Glass ( 7 June 2006)

Tape Helps Provide Sharper Flexo Printing Images

Tesa's new Softprint Finescreen foam tape is said to perform a dual role in today's flexo printing environment, delivering sharper flexo print images whilst helping to reduce print barring.

News from tesa UK ( 7 June 2006)

Bonding solutions for joining substrates

 User Application Article  Athletes in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy were assured of a grand entrance to the games' official awards ceremony thanks to Araldite adhesives from Huntsman Advanced Materials.

News from Huntsman Advanced Materials ( 7 June 2006)

Gilt edged anniversary for Payne

Tear tape and security products manufacturer Payne is celebrating twenty-five years at its manufacturing facility in Giltbrook, Nottingham.  Brochure Available 

News from Payne Security ( 7 June 2006)

Engineered ventilation systems protect operators

As the exclusive European distributor of the leading Flow Sciences Containment systems, A1-Safetech provides the ultimate in revolutionary, engineered ventilation systems.

News from a1-safetech ( 7 June 2006)

Multi-gas monitor boasts high-spec features

A1-Safetech introduces the Industrial Scientific M40, a versatile multi-gas detector capable of measuring carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, oxygen and combustible gases.

News from a1-safetech ( 7 June 2006)

Bold New Approach to Structural Engineering

The Digital Publication Also Includes Features on Training ROI, Workforce Replenishment and Bentley User Success Stories  Brochure Available 

News from Bentley Systems ( 6 June 2006)

Programmable customised key printing service

New USB keyboard with magnetic card reader available for POS and commercial applications

News from Cherry Electrical Products ( 6 June 2006)

Complete motion capture system

Telmat Industrie of France, a specialist in 3D measuring equipment, has launched MACAO - a complete motion capture and body measurement system.

News from Telmat Industrie ( 6 June 2006)

CEPSA Implements Aspen RefSYS

 User Application Article  Leading oil and petrochemical company will use solution to help model and optimize operations at its three refineries.

News from Aspen Technology ( 6 June 2006)

Guardian Life Makes Dialogue a Corporate Standard

 User Application Article  Recognised Leader in Insurance Solutions Uses Dialogue to Enhance Document Quality and Streamline Complex Processes

News from Exstream Software ( 6 June 2006)

Analytical and research products on show

At ASMS Waters introduced a host of new products aimed at improving productivity in analytical and research laboratories.

News from Waters ( 6 June 2006)

Management standards for workplace transport

The Fork Lift Truck Association has noted an important change on the horizon, as the Health and Safety Executive intends to introduce new Management Standards for the operation of Workplace Transport.

News from Fork Lift Truck Association ( 6 June 2006)

Portable and bench mounted containment systems

A1-Safetech's Containment Technologies product group addresses the containment of hazardous vapours and airborne contaminants and provides high-quality portable and bench mounted Containment Systems.

News from a1-safetech ( 6 June 2006)

Detectamet Crab Knife is metal-detectable

E-Components and Chains are pleased to announce the launch of their Detectamet Metal Detectable Plastic "Crab Knife".

News from E-Components and Chains ( 6 June 2006)

New MD for A-Plant's Specialist Products business

A-Plant, one of the largest non-operated equipment rental companies in the world, has announced the appointment of Steve Shaughnessy as Managing Director of the company's Specialist Products business.

News from A-Plant ( 6 June 2006)

Powerful drive range caters for all applications

The new Digidrive SK range from Leroy Somer takes all the functional and user-friendly concepts offered by the company's highly successful SE range, enhances them and expands them.

News from Leroy Somer ( 5 June 2006)

Global sourcing, automation, mould tooling

Global sourcing, automation and multi-cavity injection mould tooling are featured in Mason Pinder Toolmakers' latest newsletter.

News from Mason Pinder Toolmakers ( 5 June 2006)

Camera for enhanced dry etch endpoint control

Building on more than 10 years experience in interferometric endpoint control of semiconductor dry etch and deposition processes, Horiba Jobin Yvon has released the latest LEM camera.

News from Horiba Jobin Yvon ( 5 June 2006)

Linear slides and guides for safer transport

A new range of linear slides and guides has been launched by THK, the world's largest dedicated developer and manufacturer of linear motion technology, for use in on- and off-road vehicles.

News from THK UK ( 5 June 2006)

Instrumentation manifold standards ignored

Important standards that safeguard the reliability of instrumentation manifolds are starting to be ignored, warns Parker Instrumentation.  Brochure Available 

News from Parker Instrumentation ( 5 June 2006)

Complex modelling of racing chassis to F1 spec

 User Application Article  CenitDesktop is hardware and support helping to take the first Super Aguri F1 Team SA05 Formula One car from concept to grid in just 100 days.  Brochure Available 

News from Desktop Engineering ( 5 June 2006)

Fuel savings from engine control measured

 Technical Background Article  Energy Efficiency has traditionally been a method that determines maximum power and performance of the latest car or engine measured against speed.

News from Datum Electronics ( 5 June 2006)

Bespoke transformers for luxury yachts

 User Application Article  Siemens Automation and Drives has been awarded the contract to supply bespoke transformers to leading luxury yacht manufacturers Sunseeker International.

News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 5 June 2006)

Pump control software module for drives

A new pump control software module for drives has been launched by ABB.

News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 5 June 2006)

Data processing and analysis software

Adept Scientific is to sell version 7 of FlexPro data processing and analysis software from Weisang for production applications.  Brochure Available 

News from Adept Scientific ( 5 June 2006)

Testing of copper based broadband access

Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering has introduced the CoLT-450P, a handheld, battery-powered test set for installation and maintenance applications on copper-based broadband access networks.

News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering ( 5 June 2006)

Comprehensive evaluation platform supports FRAM

Ramtron International has introduced the VersaKit-30xx, a comprehensive evaluation platform that supports the VRS51L3074, Ramtron's new fully integrated, high performance Versa 8051 microcontroller.

News from Ramtron International ( 5 June 2006)

ATEX cable management systems

igus has announced thatit can provide an appropriate cable management solution to workplaces required to meet 'ATEX 137' regulations from 1st July 2006.  Brochure Available 

News from Igus UK ( 5 June 2006)

Graphical user interface for plastics automation

Kuka Robotics' will be showcasing its new Kuka Smart GUI Plastics Software Package a graphical user interface for programming 6 Axis plastics automation applications at the NPE show.  Brochure Available 

News from KUKA Automation + Robotics ( 5 June 2006)

HMI/SCADA software bundled with operator terminals

ESA elettronica offers InduSoft's Windows-based HMI/SCADA software bundled with its Windows CE-based line of Operator Terminals.

News from InduSoft ( 5 June 2006)

Gimbal servo modules for missile order

Allied Motion Technologies has received a commitment from Raytheon Missile Systems to purchase gimbal servo modules from Allied's wholly-owned subsidiary, Computer Optical Products.

News from Computer Optical Products ( 5 June 2006)

Range of threaded switch test probes

Peak Test Services has introduced a new range of threaded switch test probes, the P202/GI5 Series, designed for use with 2.54 mm (0.1 inch) centres.

News from Peak Test Services ( 5 June 2006)

Addition for leak, flow and package testers

TM Electronics will introduce the newest member of the TME family of leak, flow and package testers at the MDandM-East 2006 Show in New York City.

News from TM Electronics ( 5 June 2006)

Clamp attaches power and instrumentation cabling

Downhole equipment designer ALC has developed a new cable clamp to attach power and instrumentation cabling to downhole tubing.

News from Artificial Lift Company ( 5 June 2006)

Linear belt actuator fitted with plain bearings

One of the central focuses on the igus stand at MACH was its new linear belt actuator, DryLin ZLW, which is the first positioning unit to be fitted entirely with plain bearings.  Brochure Available 

News from Igus UK ( 5 June 2006)

Copolymer acetal rod with a proprietary filler

ZL engineering plastics has announced it is offering copolymer acetal rod with a proprietary filler that improves component slip-stick and minimizes heat build up.

News from ZL engineering plastics inc. ( 5 June 2006)

Intelligent, multi-functional electric drives

The German electric drives market is seeing growth in a variety of new, intelligent, multi-functional products.

News from Frost and Sullivan ( 5 June 2006)

Energy saving drive for HVAC motor

Employing variable speed drives and high efficiency motors to ensure energy efficiency on a new large-scale capital project isn't difficult in principle.  Brochure Available 

News from Lenze-ACTech ( 5 June 2006)

Industrial shredder handles 450 cars per hour

 User Application Article  The world's largest industrial shredder, a LYNXS unit capable of handling 450 end of life vehicles an hour, was opened recently by Sims UK at Associated British Ports' (ABP) of Newport.

News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) ( 5 June 2006)

Acronyms promise but fail to deliver

 Technical Background Article  Businesses both large and small are regularly presented with an array of IT 'solutions' with unfathomable acronyms that promise tempting sales and productivity boosts.

News from Vecta Sales Solutions ( 5 June 2006)

Recruiting for SCADA and facilities business

Citect, one of the world's largest, real-time intelligence and industrial automation software companies, has announced the recruitment initiative to grow its SCADA and facilities business.  Brochure Available 

News from Citect ( 5 June 2006)

Machining centres go young at heart

The BC series of machining centres which include the 30 elite / 40 super have been "rejuvenated".

News from Meddings Flott ( 5 June 2006)

AIM for success with body in white pressings

Acertec has announced the successful completion of its placing and admission to AIM.

News from Stadco ( 5 June 2006)

Replenishment-based supply chain founder

Datacraft Solutions, the replenishment-based supply chain leader, announced that founder Matthew Marotta has been named Chief Strategy Officer and vice-president of Business Development.

News from Datacraft Solutions ( 5 June 2006)

Innovative technologies developed in New England

The 2006 "What's Next Forum and Technology" Awards will recognise and celebrate innovative technologies developed in New England on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at The Four Seasons Hotel in Boston.

News from aPriori ( 5 June 2006)

ERP for control panels, microelectronics

Genesys Controls has selected Visibility.net ERP Software.

News from Visibility ( 5 June 2006)

Solenoid valves critical to instrument design

 Technical Background Article  In the design of any analytical instrument, such as HPLC, GC, sample prep, DNA/protein sequencer, one of the most critical components to consider is the solenoid valve used to control fluid flow.

News from ASCO Power Technologies ( 5 June 2006)

ERP replaces legacy system at confectioner

Toledo Ohio based Technology Group International has announced that Hebert Confections has selected Enterprise 21 ERP software as the replacement package for its existing legacy system.

News from Technology Group International ( 5 June 2006)

USB software defined radio development system

Kane Computing has announced the release of another product in the Hunt Engineering's range of Ready-to-Go-Systems, the RTG003 programmable, USB connected, Software Defined Radio Development System.  Brochure Available 

News from Kane Computing ( 5 June 2006)

Super wear resistant bearing steel for rollers

NSK has achieved a "world- first" by combining carbides technology with a special alloy to develop a new super wear resistant (SWR) bearing steel for rolling bearing applications.  Brochure Available 

News from NSK UK ( 5 June 2006)

Moisture sensor for mobile hydraulic equipment

A moisture sensor from Parker Hannifin has been launched to help eliminate the problems caused by moisture forming in the hydraulic oils that are used in mobile hydraulic equipment.  Brochure Available 

News from Parker Hannifin Filtration Division ( 5 June 2006)

Support for multi function complex machines

Missler Software and Mazak-Belgium have announced a strategic collaborative agreement to optimise support for complex Mazak multi-function machine tools.

News from Missler Software ( 5 June 2006)

Backwashing bag type fluid filter

Rosedale Products has developed a backwashing bag type fluid filter in which pressurised air can be released into the inside of the filter bag in the opposite direction to the normal filtering flow.

News from Rosedale Products Europe ( 5 June 2006)

Fast growth for small software company

BusinessWeek ranked Ansoft 46th on its annual Hot Growth list of America's 100 fastest-growing small companies.

News from Ansoft Europe ( 5 June 2006)

Food industry knife in metal detectable plastic

E-Components and Chains of Pocklington UK has announced a Detectamet Metal Detectable Plastic "Crab Knife" Specifically designed for the food and pharmaceutical industries.

News from E-Components and Chains ( 5 June 2006)

Wave soldering machines are lead free compatible

The new, revised range of ATF wave soldering machines is now available exclusively from production automation specialist, Contax.

News from Contax ( 5 June 2006)

Industrial PCs have 10 inch TFT screen

Parker Automaton-CTC has announced the release of the latest addition to its EPX family of industrially hardened HMI PowerStations.  Brochure Available 

News from Parker Electromechanical Automation USA ( 5 June 2006)

Friction welding machine welds piston rods to eyes

 User Application Article  Wipro Fluid Power, Bangalore, the leading manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders in India has ordered one more friction welding machine on ETA Technology Pvt .

News from ETA Technology Pvt ( 5 June 2006)

Colour change marking for packaging

DataLase will unveil its new cost-effective label replacement solution for outer case secondary packaging, DataLase Casemark, on stand 5511, at Labelexpo Americas 2006.

News from DataLase ( 5 June 2006)

Subcontractors pursue strategy with lathes

Two subcontractors pursuing 'single hit' turn/mill strategies ordered a sliding headstock auto and a high specification multi-axis turning centre from the stand of C Dugard at MACH.  Brochure Available 

News from Dugard ( 5 June 2006)

Recruitment firm finds exhibition personnel

Listgrove has successfully sourced a second marketing executive for the Reed Exhibitions team that is managing the UK's plastics, packaging and semi-conductor shows.

News from Listgrove ( 5 June 2006)

Powerful panel-mounting amplifier family

Copley Controls has announced a compact but very powerful panel-mounting Micro Xenus servo amplifier family for controlling AC brushless and DC brush motors.

News from Copley Motion Systems ( 5 June 2006)

Flute carbide cutters make prototypes productive

 User Application Article  Sommerwest Technical Services (STS) of Yeovil has witnessed exceptional results since introducing the 2001 and 2041 series of 2 flute carbide cutters from ITC to the business.

News from ITC Tooling ( 5 June 2006)

Steam plant room for health trust

 User Application Article  Fulton Boiler Works has recently supplied a fully packaged, steam plant room as part of a £132 million upgrade to The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

News from Fulton Boiler Works ( 5 June 2006)

Environment, health and safety risk management

Nippon Gohsei (UK) is deploying RiskLedger, EnvironmentIQ's integrated Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) risk management software platform.

News from EnvironmentIQ ( 5 June 2006)

Non-linear advanced control for polymers

 User Application Article  Lyondell Chemical is the latest in a growing list of companies to have selected the Aspen Apollo non-linear advanced control solution for the polymers industry.

News from Aspen Technology ( 5 June 2006)

Simulation and design included in licensing

Aspen Technology, has announced that Bayer Technology Services (BTS), the engineering spin-off company of the Bayer Group, has signed a new multi-year software license agreement.

News from Aspen Technology ( 5 June 2006)

Strategic data collection and management

"Spreadsheets: Are they a threat to your health and safety?" is the title of a white paper published recently by EnvironmentIQ, the operational risk management specialists.

News from EnvironmentIQ ( 5 June 2006)

Improving Efficiency At HBOS

 User Application Article  Unsettled financial market conditions, customer demand and increasing regulation has required HBOS Financial Services to significantly improve their service levels and cost management.

News from eg Solutions ( 5 June 2006)

Cisco Partner award For Second Year running

Intermec Named Cisco Solution Technology Integrator Partner For Second Year in Row

News from Intermec Technologies ( 5 June 2006)

UKFast leads Manchester to top of the Web

Lawrence Jones of UKFast wants Manchester's digital industry to lead the UK on the web.

News from UKFast ( 5 June 2006)

Ultra Low Power Via EPIA CN Mini-ITX Mainboard

Via EPIA CN Series mainboard embodies Via's "embedded made easy" approach, featuring the Via C7 processor with dual monitor output, DDR2 and extended connectivity

News from VIA Technologies ( 5 June 2006)

Versatility in Cement and Electronic Trading

 User Application Article  James Hardie is the latest in a high profile portfolio of companies to sign up to Wesupply's OneTime supply chain solutions product  Brochure Available 

News from WeSupply.com ( 5 June 2006)

Compliantly Manage your Training Records

Training Manager is a highly scaleable product that delivers the best of both Desktop Client and Web Worlds for compliantly managing training records in any industry.  Brochure Available 

News from Autoscribe ( 5 June 2006)

Centrex to implement SAP Business One

 User Application Article  Centrex Computing Solutions has recently signed a contract with Codestone Technologies to implement SAP Business One.

News from Codestone ( 5 June 2006)

Hands-on at the Profibus International Conference

The 2006 Profibus International User Conference will include a hands-on training event run by an International team of experts from Profibus training centres world-wide.

News from Profibus Group ( 5 June 2006)

Screwfix finds "missing link" with Vecta

 User Application Article  Screwfix Direct has invested in Vecta Sales Intelligence software to enhance its sales performance on a day to day basis and grow key accounts.

News from Vecta Sales Solutions ( 5 June 2006)

LED multiplexing requires minimum alignment

Bookham, provider of optical components, modules and subsystems, has announced the launch of an innovative solution for LED multiplexing.

News from Bookham ( 5 June 2006)

Flow properties under vacuum with powder rheometer

The latest accessory for Freeman Technology's FT4 powder rheometer allows the flow properties of powders to be studied under vacuum.

News from Freeman Technology ( 5 June 2006)

Gas analysis instrumentation and handling

Gow-mac Instrument provides the analytical foundation to assist in meeting the new FDA medical gas protocols.

News from Gow-Mac Instrument ( 5 June 2006)

Calibration and certification standards falling

Trends suggest that a surprisingly high number of instruments used in industry are no longer being properly calibrated and certificated.

News from Hitek ( 5 June 2006)

Spectra database contains linear ranges

A new ICP spectra database has been developed by Horiba Jobin Yvon for its new CCD ICP system the Activa.

News from Horiba Jobin Yvon ( 5 June 2006)

Flow through chillers for low demand

Huber 'Flow- through Chillers' are designed for simple low demand cooling applications.  Brochure Available 

News from Labtex ( 5 June 2006)

Portion control scale passes 1000 units

Production of Marco's innovative LineMaster portion control scale has passed the 1000 mark- testimony indeed to this remarkable product introduced only three years ago.

News from Marco ( 5 June 2006)

Large-scale automated tube handling with sorters

For laboratories tasked with picking large numbers of tubes from compound storage libraries - Micronic has introduced the new XL Automated Tube Sorter range.  Brochure Available 

News from Micronic ( 5 June 2006)

Handwheel-operated valves position indicator

Valve-control specialist Netherlocks has developed a product that provides a completely reliable indication of the position of all handwheel-operated valves.

News from Netherlocks ( 5 June 2006)

Image analysis processing for inspection

Olympus has launched the new Analysis family of specialised image processing solutions for materials inspection applications within a wide range of industries.  Brochure Available 

News from Olympus Life Science Europa ( 5 June 2006)

Automation of sample prep with vacuum manifold

Porvair Sciences has announced a new generation vacuum manifold purpose designed to allow total automation of high-throughput microplate sample preparation experiments.  Brochure Available 

News from Porvair Sciences ( 5 June 2006)

Triple quadrupole mass spectrometers

Thermo Electronhas announced the TSQ Quantum Access, the newest addition to its innovative TSQ Quantum Series of triple quadrupole mass spectrometers.

News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Chromatography) ( 5 June 2006)

One-step for sample preparation without solvent

Thermo Electron has enhanced its TriPlus robotic GC autosampler with the introduction of a new Solid Phase Microextraction (SPME) capability, sold under license from Supelco.

News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Chromatography) ( 5 June 2006)

High-Density Gigabit Ethernet Solution

Tyco Electronics' MRJ21 connector system is the next generation Input/Output (I/O) interconnect providing density and space savings solution for current 10/100 or Gigabit Ethernet  Brochure Available 

News from Tyco Electronics ( 5 June 2006)

Rise of the robots

The rise of the robots takes the biscuit...and the chocolate...and the snack foods...

News from Sigpack Systems ( 5 June 2006)

Datalase new outer case secondary packaging

DataLase will unveil its new cost-effective label replacement solution for outer case secondary packaging, DataLase CASEMARK, on booth #5511, at Labelexpo Americas 2006

News from Optimalon Software ( 5 June 2006)

Star Proof V5

New color management and new features for packaging applications.

News from Compose System (Europe) ( 5 June 2006)

Compressed air code for food

On Tuesday 6th June at 3pm the British Compressed Air Society will be holding a press launch of a new Code of Practice for Food Grade Air.

News from British Compressed Air Society ( 5 June 2006)

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