News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 18 June
to Saturday 24 June 2006
German industrial production is increasing
Since mid-2003 industrial production in Germany has been increasing at a disproportionately high rate compared to the rest of the EU and machine tool builders will eventually benefit.
News from VDW (23 June 2006)
Electric tube bender offers repeatable precision
User Application Article Australian automotive exhaust system maker chose an all-electric CNC tube bending machine for its high level of product precision and total manufacturing repeatability.
News from AddisonMckee (23 June 2006)
Electric tube bender has wall-thinning control
User Application Article An all-electric tube bending machine supplied to a New Zealand company, has technology to reduce wall thinning at the point of bend and provides guaranteed repeatability of the bending process.
News from AddisonMckee (23 June 2006)
Integrated bending minimises tube wastage
User Application Article Latest all-electric CNC tube bending machines help US automotive exhaust manufacturer to reduce the wastage of valuable stainless steel tube at the point of cut-off and reduce labour costs.
News from AddisonMckee (23 June 2006)
Insect exterminators keep facilities hygienic
Designed for pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing, a range of insect exterminators uses ultraviolet and green light to attract flying insects, which are very sensitive to these light sources.
News from Insectron (23 June 2006)
Simple trailer stand removes hazard
A simple but effective trailer stand supports the nose of an uncoupled vehicle trailer and so removes the hazard caused by faulty trailer landing gear collapsing, as the trailer is unloaded.
News from Caljan Rite-Hite (23 June 2006)
Controller boosts machining centre cell efficiency
Automated machining system pallet cell technology has been further enhanced with a new PC-based cell controller using the open-source SUSE Linux operating system.
News from Cincinnati Machine (23 June 2006)
Power monitoring unit gains conformity
Dranetz-BMI has received a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) from Technology International (Europe) for its Encore Series permanent power monitoring unit in 50/60 Hz AC power supplies.
News from Dranetz-BMI (23 June 2006)
GTMA member companies benefit from the Web
At a time when it is increasingly difficult for a company to be placed on the first page of search engine results, joining the GTMA can provide a realistic means of achieving that objective.
News from GTMA (23 June 2006)
Pneumatics grip polystyrene blocks better
User Application Article By switching from an electrically powered gripper to pneumatic actuation, a company developed a gantry system with an enhanced gripper for transporting packs of polystyrene panels. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (23 June 2006)
UK's GTMA attracts 26 new member companies
In the first six months of 2006, the UK's Gauge and Tool Makers' Association has registered 22 new companies into membership - including four metrology companies.
News from GTMA (23 June 2006)
Manufacturing time cut from months to minutes
User Application Article Production line simulation software was used in the development of a revolutionary manufacturing process to make polyurethane components for office automation products.
News from Delmia (23 June 2006)
Ten machine tools sold from MACH 2006 stand
The sale of 10 machines by Cincinnati Machine at the recent UK MACH 2006 show to new and existing customers was encouragingly supported by an excellent enquiry rate, said the company.
News from Cincinnati Machine (23 June 2006)
Optical measurement firm gains leadership award
EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering has announced that it has been named recipient of the Growth Strategy Leadership Award by Frost and Sullivan for the third consecutive year.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (23 June 2006)
Renting powerful CAD speeds product development
User Application Article CAD software had proven to be too slow and difficult for creating 3D models so a Braille printer manufacturer used subscription licensing to 'rent' more powerful, easier to use 3D CAD.
News from CoCreate Software (23 June 2006)
Water treatment cylinders avoid chemicals storage
User Application Article By installing water treatment cylinders a UK manufacturer of precision 'O' rings, seals and mouldings has eliminated the storing and disposing of harmful chemicals required by the plant.
News from Elga Process Water (23 June 2006)
Non-metallic, flexible conduits resist heat
PEEK high performance, non-metallic, flexible conduits offer 'super low' fire hazard, high temperature, high chemical resistance, EMI screening and abuse resistant combinations of characteristics. Brochure Available
News from Kopex International (23 June 2006)
New pressures put on trichloroethylene
Trichloroethylene is widely known to carry the risk phrase 'R45-May Cause Cancer - however some confusion has existed regarding worker exposure standards for user protection. Brochure Available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (23 June 2006)
Malaysian welding equipment markets to grow
Frost and Sullivan finds that Malaysian markets for welding equipment and consumables earned revenues of US$71.6 million in 2005 and estimates this to reach US$108.3 million in 2012.
News from Frost and Sullivan (23 June 2006)
Variable area flowmeters replace sight glasses
With no power required, variable area flowmeters can be used to replace sight glasses and glass tube meter systems, providing improved operator protection and security.
News from Roxspur Measurement and Control (23 June 2006)
NC simulation and verification enhanced
NC simulation and verification software enhancements include new functionality and enhancements that are designed primarily to increase performance and improve accuracy.
News from MachineWorks (23 June 2006)
Forklift training is more than 'best practice'
Forklift truck supplier strongly recommends that all driver training be done by its training arm, not because they are better but just because they are more focussed on articulated truck training.
News from Translift Bendi (23 June 2006)
Heavy truck plant orders gantry crane
Crane manufacturer Konecranes UK has won the contract to supply Linde Heavy Truck Division with a CXTD model crane - complete with free standing gantry - with 20 tonne capacity.
News from Konecranes (UK) (23 June 2006)
End mills machine metal matrices, composites
Twin-flute and ball-nosed end mills for machining graphite, metal matrix, composites, Kevlar, carbon fibre and additional abrasive materials provide exceptional strength and rigidity.
News from ITC Tooling (23 June 2006)
Staubli Robotics signs strategic partner agreement
To formalize years of casual cooperation, Staubli robotics has signed a partner agreement with Cognex Corporation, to promote automated systems equipped with vision systems. Brochure Available
News from Staubli UK (Robotics) (23 June 2006)
Tool and cutter grinder software enhanced
Software in particular is critical in any CNC tool and cutter grinder and a manufacturer dispatched two senior application software engineers around the world, resulting in product enhancements.
News from Anca Pty (23 June 2006)
Tool/cutter grinder firm opens office in Japan
ANCA has further expanded its global presence by opening an engineering and technical support office located in Nagoya, Japan - in response to growth experienced in the last 12 months.
News from Anca Pty (23 June 2006)
Seminar covers virtual simulation - manufacturing
A seminar for all members of the manufacturing industry this July will promote the use of advanced virtual simulation tools that aim to reduce manufacturing production costs and time-to-market.
News from Altair Engineering (23 June 2006)
Machine vision firm appoints UK provider
Cognex Corporation - supplier of machine vision systems - has entered into an agreement with Multipix Imaging whereby Multipix will become an Automation machine vision provider. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (23 June 2006)
Machine tool supplier had more MACH visitors
DMG (UK) achieved its targets for MACH 2006 with an increase of visiting companies onto the stand and also generated over 60% more new machine quotations than at the MACH 2004 event.
News from DMG (UK) (23 June 2006)
Sheet metal machine builder records good show
With its end-of-MACH 2006 report showing orders totalling eleven machines and systems Trumpf confirms its participation in the show to be a resounding success, with orders 10% up. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (23 June 2006)
BT extends the ITS Anywhere portfolio
BT extends the ITS Anywhere portfolio and doubles number of ITS.Netrix positions worldwide
News from BT Global Services (23 June 2006)
Laplink's PCmover enters Japanese Market
Laplink Software partners with AOS Technologies to bring its award-winning PCmover software to the Japanese Market
News from Laplink Software (23 June 2006)
Revolutionary new 3D collaborative intelligence
Dassault Systemes announces Enovia 3D Live for instant 3D collaboration online
News from Dassault Systemes (23 June 2006)
Access Accounting partnership with Version One
Access Accounting has signed Version One, the document management solutions provider, to its Alliance Integrator programme.
News from Version One (23 June 2006)
Optical dissolved oxygen and optical pH monitors
Polestar Technologies and Cellexus Biosystems have entered into a non-exclusive agreement under which Cellexus Biosystems will distribute Polestar's optical dissolved oxygen and optical pH monitors.
News from Cellexus Biosystems (23 June 2006)
Sequence batch reactor package
A complete integrated solution of hardware, control software, and optional SCADA, plus SMS alarm system in one pre-engineered package.
News from Controlstar Systems (23 June 2006)
Traceable sample storage solutions
Micronic, specialists in traceable sample storage solutions, have announced new conductive versions of their automation compatible Robo Rack and Lobo Rack tube racks. Brochure Available
News from Micronic (23 June 2006)
Seminar promotes behavioural safety
Pivotal Performance's new approach to behavioural safety was launched in partnership with PsychaLogica on the 8th June to a number of senior health and safety professionals from across the UK.
News from Pivotal Performance (23 June 2006)
Aerosol can crimp gauge attracts attention
A leading edge safety gauge for aerosols developed for Unilever looks set to transform the fortunes of Castleford -based Specialist Tooling Technologies .
News from Specialist Tooling Technologies (23 June 2006)
Free, non-proprietary IP encryption flow
Synplicity has announced that the company has developed a free, non-proprietary IP encryption flow which permits industry-wide interoperability.
News from Synplicity (23 June 2006)
High performance liquid phase separations
Ultra Performance LC (UPLC) technology from Waters is taking centre stage at the 30th International Symposium on High Performance Liquid Phase Separations and Related Techniques.
News from Waters (23 June 2006)
Machine programme rewarded with award
Yokogawa Electric has announced that the company's VigilantPlant suite of products and services has received the 2005 Editor's Choice Award from Control Engineering magazine.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (23 June 2006)
LCD Touchmonitor and TouchComputer
Elo TouchSystems has expanded its family of touchcomputers and touchmonitors with the same look and feel by adding two new members. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics (23 June 2006)
O Boticario chooses DuPont Surlyn
O Boticario chooses DuPont Surlyn for the packaging of its new anti-aging skincare line
News from DuPont (UK) (23 June 2006)
Wireless enables real time production management
A wireless production monitoring system using mesh network technology and a proprietary Mote design, offers a higher level of flexibility and control enabling real-time production management.
News from IQMS Europe (22 June 2006)
Steel plate supplier updates with ERP
User Application Article One of the UK's largest carbon steel plate processors and distributors, has selected the Epicor Vantage manufacturing enterprise resource planning suite to replace its aging software system.
News from Epicor (22 June 2006)
Comprehensive To-Order functionality sells ERP
Leading technology company that designs and supplies total mining electrical systems has selected ERP software on the basis of latest technology and comprehensive To-Order functionality.
News from Visibility (22 June 2006)
ERP doubles shipments, reduces personnel
User Application Article ERP software suite delivered an affordable, high quality software system to help a door-maker manage all operational tasks and enabled doubling of shipments and a reduction in personnel.
News from Technology Group International (22 June 2006)
Non-volatile mix replaces hazardous solvents
A workable alternative to using hazardous solvents for many manufacturing industries is a safe non-volatile mix designed to replace hazardous VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds).
News from Chymera (22 June 2006)
Visitor numbers are up at UK's Subcon 2006
This year's visitor numbers to the UK's 2006 Subcon exhibition showed a 14% increase on last year, even before cross-over visitors from co-located shows were taken into account. Brochure Available
News from Subcon (22 June 2006)
Particle size analysis made in hazardous areas
A fully integrated on-line particle size measurement analyser is designed for use in environments where there is the potential for dust explosions, meeting NEC500 and ATEX approvals.
News from Malvern Instruments (22 June 2006)
Accounting/CRM software contract signed
Power protection and conversion technology company has signed a contract with Codestone Technologies to use SAP Business One, integrated accounting and CRM software for SMEs.
News from Codestone (22 June 2006)
Coatings supplier is now HumiSeal Europe
Following its acquisition last year by HumiSeal's parent company Chase Corporation, Concoat - a UK conformal coatings supplier - has changed its name to HumiSeal Europe.
News from HumiSeal Europe (22 June 2006)
Environmental monitoring firm opens in Ireland
One of the UK's leading suppliers of environmental monitoring and occupational hygiene testing equipment, Quantitech, has opened a new office in Ireland to cope with market growth there.
News from Quantitech (22 June 2006)
Eastern Europe takes on more food manufacturing
Researchers forecast that the European market for food and beverage processing equipment will steadily increase to over EUR 9.2 billion by 2009, growing at around 4% per year.
News from IMS Research (22 June 2006)
Vertical machining centres have user-friendly CNC
Combining cost-effectiveness with top performance and high specification, a trio of open fronted vertical machining centres feature user-friendly advanced programming routines as standard.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (22 June 2006)
IC engine maker's cutting fluid disposal reduced
User Application Article A cutting fluid reprocessing facility, has cut waste fluid disposal at an internal combustion engine plant's two transfer cylinder head and block line systems by more than 80%.
News from Castrol UK (22 June 2006)
CNC flatbed laser needs minimal supervision
User Application Article Sheet metal working subcontractor has replaced a CNC punching machine with a flat bed laser, resulting in in 24h of minimally supervised work against a former 8h of manned production. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (22 June 2006)
Free CAD viewer supports supply chain contacts
A free CAD viewer, PowerSHAPE-e, can enable everyone involved in the product development process to view, and comment on, CAD data throughout any project. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (22 June 2006)
Electricity charges - do not wait for Autumn
Businesses whose electricity contracts come up for renewal this autumn should act immediately to avoid the seasonal 'spike' when around 70% of businesses sign new contracts.
News from Utility Auditing (22 June 2006)
Developing nanotechnology standards
Dr Alan Rawle, divisional manager for Applications Support at Malvern Instruments, is currently co-chairman of the characterization group of an ASTM committee focused on nanotechnology.
News from Malvern Instruments (22 June 2006)
Tooling specialist reports healthy UK sales
Tooling specialist, WNT (UK) said that the first quarter of 2006 has been extremely good and sales so far this year are in line with the budgeted 24% growth the company had set itself. Brochure Available
News from WNT (UK) (22 June 2006)
Conveyor system packs 90 sandwiches/min
A linear conveyor sandwich packing system for the de-nesting, erecting and sealing of cardboard sandwich skillets s capable of assembling and sealing up to 90 packs/min.
News from Proseal UK (22 June 2006)
Workshops instruct on drives system integration
If you are looking to combine your PLC, drives, servos and software into one fully integrated system, then attendance at 'Total Integration Workshops' will help expedite the project. Brochure Available
News from LC Automation (22 June 2006)
Workstation determines trace metals, organics
A modern, simple-to-operate, PC controlled voltammetric workstation for determination of trace metals can also detect many different organic compounds and anions can also be quantified. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (22 June 2006)
Kit produces optimum linear actuation
Designed for high load and high duty applications such as robot transfer systems for welding and assembly, a linear actuation system kit-of-parts enables an optimum system to be made. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (22 June 2006)
Simulation improves virtual factory design
Latest FactoryCAD and FactoryFLOW software improves accuracy of factory designs and optimises material flow with enhanced versions of 3D digital plant design offerings.
News from Siemens PLM Software (22 June 2006)
Deburring and polishing small components
For the removal of surface defects and the polishing of metal and plastics parts a range of bench top tumbling machines allows ceramics, plastics or steel media to be used for finishing processes.
News from Balco Engineering Ltd (22 June 2006)
Bar code reader has longer range
Long range hand-held barcode scanner is designed for applications with a longer scanning distance, such as document handling and point of sale applications. Brochure Available
News from Datalogic Scanning (22 June 2006)
Clear adhesive performs critical repairs
An easy to use optically clear, two pack epoxy adhesive for a critical situation offers high optical clarity and fast room temperature cure for assembly/repair of glass, quartz, metal and plastics.
News from Intertronics (22 June 2006)
Data collection monitors machine efficiency
User Application Article A data collection system enables a kitchen equipment maker to evaluate the efficiency of an edge banding machine, determining actual running time and when maintenance is required.
News from DLoG (UK) (22 June 2006)
UK's Manufacturing Advisory Service adds value
Figures from the DTI's Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) show it has added GBP 69 million of value to the firms who have come to it for help over the past year.
News from BERR (Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform) (22 June 2006)
Fieldbus-independent communication with IO Link
Well-known manufacturers of sensors, actuators and automation technology have established the 'IO Link' working group under the umbrella of Profibus International (PI).
News from Profibus Group (22 June 2006)
Chinese plant offers tool steels and alloys
Tool steel round and flat bar is produced on the latest rolling and finishing equipment as well as forgings in carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, tool steel and superalloys.
News from Dongbei Special Steel Group International Trade Co (22 June 2006)
Dedicated coolant keeps magnesium cutting clean
A dedicated coolant which is compatible with all magnesium alloys and can withstand magnesium salt levels up to 4000 ppm is clean running and maintains tool sharpness for optimal cutting.
News from Master Chemical Europe (22 June 2006)
Festo appoints pneumatic products stockist
Festo has appointed Mercury Bearings a 'Premier Stockist' for Festo pneumatic products in the east end of London and the company now has direct access to over GBP 33 million of stock. Brochure Available
News from Festo (22 June 2006)
BT and Microsoft to deliver real time trading
BT teams with Microsoft to deliver real time trading collaboration across the enterprise
News from BT Global Services (22 June 2006)
How to maintain business performance
Technical Background Article As high street retailers prepare for the forthcoming summer sales period, Callidus Software argues that slashing prices by up to 50% to maximise sales is not the most effective way to improve business
News from Callidus Software (22 June 2006)
V-Stars User Group Meeting
Geodetic Systems to Host V-Stars User Group Meeting at the Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC) 2006, Tuesday, July 18, in Orlando, Florida
News from Geodetic Systems, Inc. (22 June 2006)
Business suffers by outsourcing Internet solutions
Technical Background Article Internet users are guided by search engines more than ever before, which means businesses have to understand how to work with the web drivers in order to maximise online potential.
News from UKFast (22 June 2006)
WorkPlace Systems wins Travis Perkins order
User Application Article WorkPlace Systems has won the contract to supply its software to the Travis Perkins Group to help drive operational costs reduction and improve store productivity.
News from Workplace Systems plc (22 June 2006)
Robbins and Myers to Streamline Engineering
User Application Article Leading Equipment Manufacturer Chooses RuleStream to Automate Complex Engineering Processes for Custom Products
News from RuleStream Corp (22 June 2006)
Global Design Collaboration objectives achieved
User Application Article W.L. Gore and Associates Reduces Customer Response Time from Days to Minutes Across Global Teams with Synergis Adept EDM Software
News from Synergis Software (22 June 2006)
Low Power, Fanless Embedded System
Acrosser Technology announces the release of AR-ES0631, the Low Power, Fanless Embedded System designed specifically for industrial applications with significant size and power consumption restraints.
News from Acrosser Technology (22 June 2006)
Affordable programme for undergraduate instruction
Blue Ridge Numerics introduces CFdesign Academic Instruction Programme
News from Blue Ridge Numerics (22 June 2006)
V5 PLM helps Evernham Motorsports
User Application Article Fully embracing PLM concept has turned design and simulation into a competitive advantage
News from Dassault Systemes (22 June 2006)
Value your sales channel!
Idec has held a distributor conference in Basingstoke where the distribution network met to hear the latest on the company's products, forth coming launches and the developing UK sales strategy
News from Idec Electronics (22 June 2006)
EpicA series graphics cards for thin clients
Matrox Graphics announces EpicA series dual- and quad-display graphics cards designed for thin clients and other mission-critical systems.
News from Matrox Graphics (22 June 2006)
Win a 2006 FIFA World Cup Ball with Moxa
Moxa launched its EDS-518A Industrial Ethernet Switch on June 9th, which is a significant date for fans of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Games.
News from Moxa Technologies (22 June 2006)
LIMS starter package is low cost
SampleTracker lowers the barrier for sample tracking by offering a competitively priced, low cost starting point that allows all laboratories to gain the experience and benefits of LIMS. Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe (22 June 2006)
High accuracy portable digital pressure gauge
Calibration Dynamics has launched of a new version of Mensor's 2300 Portable Digital Pressure Gauge allowing one of the highest accuracy instruments in its class.
News from Calibration Dynamics (22 June 2006)
Air test data set has colour interface
Calibration Dynamics will be showing the Mensor 8201 Air Data Test Set at the forthcoming Farnborough Air Show.
News from Calibration Dynamics (22 June 2006)
Gas turbine evaluation and test sensor array
Calibration Dynamics has announced, after some absence, the presence of Scanivalve at this year's Farnborough Air Show where much of the Company's product range will be on display.
News from Calibration Dynamics (22 June 2006)
Filters are equipped with ePTFE membrane
User Application Article The Secil Plant of Maceira-Liz has experienced decreased kiln emissions following the replacement of electrostatic filters.
News from Donaldson Membranes (22 June 2006)
Hazardous area cable glands for marine use
Hawke International has achieved type approval from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its complete range of hazardous area cable glands for use in marine applications. Brochure Available
News from Hawk IR International (22 June 2006)
Searchable web-based resource for ATCC strains
ATCC has announced the launch of a searchable web-based resource for cross-referencing ATCC strains with a database of widely used and agreed upon test methods and laboratory procedural standards.
News from LGC (22 June 2006)
ATAEX certified process analyser is versatile
The ADI 2040 Process Analyser from Applikon Analytical is the most versatile on line analyser available today. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (22 June 2006)
Appointment attempts to address skills shortage
NES has taken action to address the UK skills shortage within technical and engineering industries by appointing resource co-ordinator, Matthew Pegram.
News from NES Group (22 June 2006)
Analyser controls CO2 concentration
The PA CO2 Analyser from Witt Gas Techniques is able to assist veterinarians and farmers in fighting any outbreak of bird flu by controlling the CO2 concentration.
News from Witt Gas Techniques (22 June 2006)
Wrap-Around Sleeving System With 3D Size Change
Kliklok-Woodman has said that it is enjoying continued success with its Certiwrap range of wrap-around sleeving machines.
News from Kliklok Woodman International (22 June 2006)
Continuous Case Packer Speeds Bottles Throughput
Standard-Knapp has launched its Pakmore continuous motion case packer for faster and smoother packaging of bottles for soft drinks, beer, wine, food, and household products.
News from Standard-Knapp (22 June 2006)
BP presents to world wide forum
BP Labels has returned this week from presenting a highly successful paper at the Finat world wide Congress in Warsaw, Poland, as one of a programme of eleven presenters
News from BP Labels (22 June 2006)
Firstaid4sport supports marathon runner
Marathon runner Peter Dulvy is taking on one of the most dangerous endurance runs ever and has asked for the help of first aid specialists Firstaid4sport.
News from Firstaid4sport.co.uk (22 June 2006)
Optimise Performance under Foot
HANDL Solutions is the exclusive UK and Eire distributor for No Skidding Products of Canada - First in the World in Slip-Injury Prevention Products.
News from Handl Solutions (22 June 2006)
Digital recorders have removable drives
Digital data recorders, with high data integrity and flexible signal interfacing, have removable drives for high security involving the acquisition of sensitive data, say from test cells.
News from Heim Data Systems (21 June 2006)
Workshop updates on hydraulics usage/maintenance
A two day workshop entitled 'Hydraulic Systems: Operation and Troubleshooting' will be presented at three UK venues for engineers and technicians needing increased knowledge of hydraulics.
News from IDC Technologies (21 June 2006)
Interface covers power/signal connections
An industrial interface unit with a metal cover for added protection and additional inserts for power and signal connections to laptops or PCs for set-up, programming, diagnosis.
News from Harting (21 June 2006)
Melt flow testing works up to 400 deg C
User Application Article Melt flow measurement of ETFE and PFE needs a machine that can handle highly corrosive polymers at flow rates from 1 to 43g/10 minutes and work at up to 400 deg C. Brochure Available
News from Tinius Olsen (21 June 2006)
Reaction injection moulding capacity increased
The addition of the new equipment at a reaction injection moulding company will provide capacity to process batch production runs simultaneously, to meet growing demand for production parts.
News from Rapitypes (21 June 2006)
Sales leads service helps source components
User Application Article Prior to using the membership service, a machined forgings company has been successfully using a sales lead service to source quality, cost effective engineering components.
News from Qimtek (21 June 2006)
Servo positioning controllers are truly universal
A range of single and three phase servo positioning controllers - describes as 'truly universal' - can be connected to a wide range of encoder systems and motor types.
News from Motor Technology (21 June 2006)
Boiler maker appoints area sales manager
Fulton Boiler Works has appointed Dave Clarke - a Fellow of the Institute of Plant Engineers - as its new area sales manager for London, the southeast of England and East Anglia.
News from Fulton Boiler Works (21 June 2006)
Filtration company wins RoSPA award
Domnick hunter, leading manufacturer of filtration, purification and separation technologies has won Silver in the prestigious RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards for 2006.
News from Parker Domnick Hunter (21 June 2006)
Catalogue describes gas and liquid monitors
Catalogue provides detailed information on an innovative range of gas and liquid monitors for the water, process and environment industries and is available in an easily searchable CD. Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology (21 June 2006)
Lifting equipment company expands operation
Lifting Solutions has outgrown its existing premises and has moved to a larger site, which offers 14,000ft2 of offices and industrial space to accommodate increasing customer orders.
News from Lifting Solutions (21 June 2006)
Demand to rise for 'intelligent' pumps
An analysis, 'European Intelligent Pump Systems Markets', reveals that the market generated revenues of US$68.5 million in 2005 and this is likely to reach US$230.3 million in 2012.
News from Frost and Sullivan (21 June 2006)
Production control software is updatable
Although being a fully functioning production control system, its software is not promoted as a 'finished' product - flexibility is the criterium and it continues to develop and improve.
News from Stone Technology (21 June 2006)
Abrasive machining ousts milling and broaching
User Application Article 'Very impressive performance extreme removal' - or VIPER - grinding is 10 times faster at removing metal than milling when machining aerospace and industrial turbine blades. Brochure Available
News from NCMT (21 June 2006)
HMC VIPER-grinds and mills turbine blade
User Application Article On a horizontal machining centre, using the VIPER grinding technique, 5-axis machining of a nickel alloy compressor blade involved grinding a radial dovetail root form, including a milling operation. Brochure Available
News from NCMT (21 June 2006)
HMC uses VIPER to machine racing gears
User Application Article Avoiding the expense and long delivery of form dressers for conventional form grinding, a horizontal machining centre uses VIPER grinding to machine precision gear for a racing car transmission. Brochure Available
News from NCMT (21 June 2006)
Root slots VIPER ground on turbine disc
User Application Article Believed to be a 'world first', a horizontal machining centre was demonstrated the complete VIPER grinding of root slots on a turbine disc at rates up to four times faster than milling. Brochure Available
News from NCMT (21 June 2006)
VIPER quadruples Inconel grinding rate
User Application Article Continuous dress , high-speed VIPER grinding of a 700mm long, industrial turbine blade made from Inconel 718 was demonstrated to quadruple stock removal rate to 200cm3/min. Brochure Available
News from NCMT (21 June 2006)
VIPER grinding replaces turn/mill on big parts
User Application Article How the VIPER grinding process can machine features on big nickel alloy components - like a 1.1m diameter jet engine casing - demonstrated the replacement of milling and lathe-turning. Brochure Available
News from NCMT (21 June 2006)
Humidity/temperature transmitter is rugged
A relative humidity and temperature transmitter is a rugged industrial device for where accurate and stable measurement, and control of humidity and temperature is required.
News from Rense Instruments (21 June 2006)
Humidity device enables on-site calibration
A humidity calibrator enables users of humidity sensors, transmitters and read-out devices to quickly and accurately generate reference humidity conditions for on-site calibrations.
News from Rense Instruments (21 June 2006)
Michell group acquires Rense Instruments
Michell's group of international companies has acquired the Dutch relative humidity instrumentation manufacturer, Rense Instruments, whose products will be marketed world-wide.
News from Rense Instruments (21 June 2006)
Reduced weight tubular parts formed accurately
Technical Background Article Across the automotive exhaust industry, the ability to achieve tubular components of reduced weight for cost efficiency and enhanced vehicle fuel economy, is described by Peter Chapman.
News from AddisonMckee (21 June 2006)
Tube forming innovation changes tractor build
User Application Article A highly innovative tube forming technique - that allows a one-piece tube-formed structure - could quite revolutionise the entire tubular excavator cab frame production process.
News from AddisonMckee (21 June 2006)
Off-line programming aids paint robot efficiency
User Application Article Off-line programming capability allows a paint plant operator to accurately program robotic systems without tying up physical resources on the factory floor, thereby reducing man-hours.
News from Delmia (21 June 2006)
Interconnection aids automotive electronics tests
A variety of adaptors for testing the increasing number of automotive electronic components in car functions - such as traction and braking - withstand the hard, production line conditions.
News from ODU UK (21 June 2006)
Oil mist and coolant filtration maker is in UK
Metalworking oil mist and coolant filtration equipment maker Losmo has directly entered the UK by operating under its own name with sales and accessory deliveries from the West Midlands.
News from Losma UK Division (21 June 2006)
Sheet metal working software saves costs
Sheet metal working software uses historic cost and profit margin information to help to compile accurate quotations, checks stock levels against orders and monitors the production process.
News from Lantek Sheet Metal Solutions (21 June 2006)
UK manufacturers must think globally
Commenting on the ONS Manufacturing (Index of Production) figures for April 2006, Barclays, said that UK manufacturers need to 'think global' now more than ever.
News from Barclays (21 June 2006)
Berkshire Hathaway acquires toolmaking group
During May, 2006, Berkshire Hathaway, USA, agreed to acquire 80% of the International Metalworking Companies - including Iscar and TaeguTec - in a transaction that values IMC at US$5 billion.
News from TaeguTec UK (21 June 2006)
Subcontractor adds on a turning centre
The purchase of an advanced turning centre is part of Harmon Manufacturing's ongoing investment strategy that has developed an enviable reputation for its ability to machine complex components. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (21 June 2006)
UK manufacturing technology expects more growth
The UK's Manufacturing Technologies Association Trends Survey for the first quarter of 2006 showed that order intake accelerated and that respondents predict further growth.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (21 June 2006)
Products knowledge transfer network launched
The Electronics Enabled Products Knowledge Transfer Network is designed to benefit a large section of UK industry including electronics users within defence, automotive and aerospace sectors.
News from Pera (21 June 2006)
Open-ended, adjustable wrench does many jobs
Doing the job of several tools, an open-ended, adjustable wrench covers multiple hexagonal and pipe sizes and has four serrated jaw surfaces and locking that says locked under torque load.
News from LoggerHead Tools (21 June 2006)
Make it with lasers promotes industrial usage
Camtek have recently joined the Make It With Lasers initiative - to help industry increase productivity, reduce costs and improve quality by the application of lasers in manufacturing.
News from Camtek (21 June 2006)
Profibus Ireland courses announced
Profibus Ireland has announced three courses on offer: the Certified Profibus Installers Course; the Certified Profibus Engineers Course and the Profibus Maintainace Technician course.
News from Profibus Group (21 June 2006)
Ultrasonic flowmeter ups spot welding efficiency
User Application Article An ultrasonic flowmeter installed in spot welding electrode cooling system is capable of flow measurement from 0.04 to 10 litres/min and provides remote signalling of coolant flow. Brochure Available
News from Barksdale Control Products (21 June 2006)
Re-usable lamp sleeves reduce maintenance
Re-usable Teflon FEP sleeves protect insect exterminator lamps and ensure that, in the unlikely event of a lamp shattering, the glass fragments will be safely contained and not contaminate.
News from Insectron (21 June 2006)
Steels could be thixo-formed to net shape
Thixo forming of steel - in which billets heated to just below melting point are forged at less energy and achieve net or 'near' net shape - is the subject of an EU funded research project.
News from AP and T AB, Automation, Press and Tooling (21 June 2006)
Robust crane scales withstand harsh environments
Crane scales and associated instrumentation have a strong track record for reliability and accuracy in industries including foundries, smelting plants, scrap processing plants and steel works.
News from Weightron Bilanciai (21 June 2006)
Cutting fluid is clean and efficient
A high performance semi-synthetic water based soluble cutting fluid combines all the benefits of neat oil whilst eliminating the main operational drawbacks to provide a cleaner fluid. Brochure Available
News from Batoyle Freedom Group (21 June 2006)
Ink resists chemical/alcohol spillages
An alcohol- and chemical-resistant ink that provides clear, durable results across a range of industries resists splashes and spills, making it ideal for packaging items that contain alcohol.
News from Linx Printing Technologies (21 June 2006)
Materials move RP closer to direct manufacturing
Latest rapid prototyping materials are intended to move the technique closer to direct manufacturing, offering enhanced processing speeds (20% increase) and ease of secondary processing. Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (21 June 2006)
Specialist UK 'work at height' division set up
UK lifting services provider has established a new division dedicated to the field of working at height - covering design, implementation, installation and management of schemes.
News from Morris Material Handling (21 June 2006)
Complete manufacturing service
Ladbrook provides a complete manufacturing service for Eazi Lift, including its shortlisted lifting device.
News from Ladbrook Engineering (21 June 2006)
BT expands the ITS Voice trading platform
BT expands the ITS Voice trading platform with built-in voice recording and enterprise hoot and intercom capabilities
News from BT Global Services (21 June 2006)
Vodaphone Use Callidus to Expand Dealerships.
User Application Article Vodafone Australia Calls on Callidus TrueComp Enterprise to Power its Dealer Channel Commissions
News from Callidus Software (21 June 2006)
Football fever and the HR department
The World Cup may bring a nation to its feet but it can chop the legs out from under time-poor human resources (HR) departments
News from Echelon Learning (21 June 2006)
Transforming Project Delivery
New book published by Gower on Accelerating Business and IT Change
News from Gower Publishing (21 June 2006)
Further growth for Learning Light
The e-Learning Centre website has now merged with Learning Light, a non-profit organisation, seeking to establish itself as a Centre of Excellence in the use of learning technologies in the workplace.
News from Learning Light (21 June 2006)
LE-565 Four-Gigabit Network Computer
Taiwan Commate Computer introduces the 5.25" Embedded Fanless Miniboard LE-565.
News from Taiwan Commate Computer Inc (21 June 2006)
New Paris museum chooses Virtools
User Application Article Virtools solutions implemented to preview exhibit location and simulate visitor experience
News from Dassault Systemes (21 June 2006)
Leading installations specialist chose Catia V5
User Application Article Legrand Drives Innovation on multi-site international projects with Dassault Systemes' solutions
News from Dassault Systemes (21 June 2006)
Common Ground for Robotics Innovation
Community technology preview of Windows-based robotics development platform garners broad industry support.
News from Microsoft Dynamics (21 June 2006)
Calibration of mass spectrometry data
Cerno Bioscience has announced that its MS calibration and data analysis software, MassWorks, has been granted United States Patent No 6,983,213.
News from Cerno Bioscience (21 June 2006)
Microplates offer choice of filtration materials
Porvair Sciences offers a full range of 48, 96 and 384-well plates with a choice of applications, optimised filtration materials and well volumes ranging from 350ul to 5ml. Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (21 June 2006)
Triple quadrupole mass spectrometers
Thermo Electron has strengthened its position in high-sensitivity bioanalysis with the introduction of FAIMS as an option for its TSQ Quantum triple quadrupole mass spectrometers.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mass Spectrometry) (21 June 2006)
Online library for sample preparation references
Waters has announced that its online library of liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry and sample preparation application references now has more than 49,000 entries.
News from Waters (21 June 2006)
Stainless chain for packaging
'RexPlus' is one of the new generation chains from Rexnord.
News from Rexnord NV UK (21 June 2006)
Structuring a Power Monitoring System
Technical Background Article Selecting a power quality monitoring system requires energy but offers significant payback.
News from Dranetz-BMI (21 June 2006)
'Driving Connectivity' OPC conferences scheduled
Themed 'Driving Connectivity', a MatrikonOPC User Group Conference will provide practical information for industrial connectivity issues for professionals from plant-floor to boardroom. Brochure Available
News from MatrikonOPC (20 June 2006)
Business processes organised in SAP
BASF has compiled seven business systems from the logistic, accounting and maintenance sectors into two standard 'Enterprise Resource Planning Systems' to organise business in SAP.
News from BASF IT Services BV (20 June 2006)
General purpose AC position sensors have DC I/O
Utilizing built-in electronics, the general Purpose DC- LVDT position sensors provide the desirable features of AC-operated LVDTs, but with the convenience of DC input and output.
News from Macro Sensors (20 June 2006)
Palletising robots reprogrammed at touch screen
A range of palletising robots is equipped with an 'Easy Teach' system, which means the end users can reprogram the robot from a touch screen panel while a current program is in use.
News from Webster Griffin (20 June 2006)
Metalforming exihibitors record positive MACH show
The general consensus of opinion from the Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association members who exhibited at MACH 2006 was positive and said they had received new sales leads.
News from Metalforming Machinery Makers Association (20 June 2006)
Plastics moulding show increases support
The UK's Plastics Design and Moulding event has gained extensive backing from The British Plastics Federation, the Gauge and Tool Makers' Association and is endorsed by the IOM3 and SPE.
News from Emap Maclaren - ECA & PFC (20 June 2006)
SM component re-reeling service offered
A new re-reeling service, enabling passive components to be re-reeled to individually specified quantities, suits surface mount passive components such as resistors, capacitors and inductors.
News from Farnell (20 June 2006)
Controller offers more functionality than a PLC
With the ability to display, monitor and control temperature, pressure and moisture, a controller combines PLC functionality with on-line programmability and ability to operate on computer networks.
News from Applied Weighing International (20 June 2006)
Automatic machine packs biscuits gently, safely
User Application Article Unlike robot-based systems, an automatic case-packer system minimises inertia, allowing high operating speeds needed by a biscuit maker to be achieved easily while eliminating product damage.
News from Quin Systems (20 June 2006)
Evaporative units cool heat treatment area
User Application Article Prior to the installation of evaporative coolers, summer temperatures in a cutting tool heat treatment vicinity reached over 30 deg C despite the use of roof vents and fresh air fans. Brochure Available
News from Seeley International (Europe) (20 June 2006)
Marine universities select integrated CAD/CAM
The universities of Genova and La Spezia - very active in the Italian marine industry - have selected integrated CAD/CAM covering 2D design to the total management of complex assemblies.
News from Missler Software (20 June 2006)
Ball rail systems provide smoother operation
Ball rail systems provide smoother operation, enhanced precision and longer working life compared with other low-cost options such as plastics guideways, plain bearings and cam rollers.
News from Bosch Rexroth (20 June 2006)
Systems engineering course details methods
Systems engineering course provides not only insights to the overall systems-engineering process, but detailed methods and tools - based on real programmes - that support that process.
News from University of Oxford Electronics and Telecoms (20 June 2006)
Warehouse management promises faster payback
A warehouse management system, claimed to be the most user friendly and intuitive yet, is easy and logical to use so that training is quick and effective - offering faster payback.
News from Synergy Logistics (20 June 2006)
Four-way packing strapper increases productivity
User Application Article A corrugated sheet packaging manufacturer has installed a pallet press with an integrated turn-cross for four-way strapping and a programmable compression ratio to increase productivity.
News from Mosca Direct (20 June 2006)
Instrument engineering service launched
An affordable and flexible instrument engineering consultancy service will focus on optical design, optical instrument development and technology transfer in the industrial and biomedical fields.
News from Michelson Diagnostics (20 June 2006)
Infrared temperature sensors introduced
Three fixed-mount infrared temperature sensors offer users the ability to reach out and take control of pyrometers by replacing the old service interface with a simple rotary emissivity adjustment.
News from Calex Electronics (20 June 2006)
CNC sliding head auto offers +/-1 micron accuracy
Latest CNC sliding head turning centres - including one that guarantees a degree of precision of +/-1 micron - brought a 24% increase in MACH visitors to a Swiss machine tool builder's stand.
News from Tornos Technologies (20 June 2006)
MIG welding package has stable wire feed
General purpose MIG welding package includes a a step-controlled power source with electronically controlled feeding - using a four-wheel feed mechanism - to give accurate and stable arc. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (20 June 2006)
US cutting tool maker acquires Sintec Group
Kennametal has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the Sintec Group, which manufactures ceramic engineered components used in the aerospace and general engineering.
News from Kennametal UK (20 June 2006)
Motion control gets open Ethernet capability
Open Ethernet for industrial applications in automation ensures high-performance, real-time communication, while at the same time, unrestricted IT communication in a network.
News from Profibus Group (20 June 2006)
High speed recording camera is mobile/flexible
A compact stand-alone high speed recording camera is mobile and flexible and its light weight and small size make it ideal for carrying and locating at different points of a production line.
News from Adept Electronic Solutions (20 June 2006)
HMC builder records positive MACH 2006 results
Horizontal machining centre builder, Heller Machine Tools, reported very positive results from the UK's MACH 2006 show and received two major orders at the event for six machines each. Brochure Available
News from Heller Machine Tools (20 June 2006)
Robot PLC also controls non-robot functions
An integrated software PLC - a standard feature of all Reis robots - can been used to control production lines, including parts of the system, which do not directly interact with the robot.
News from Olympus Technologies (20 June 2006)
ERP aids manufacturing restructuring
User Application Article In a phased implementation programme, a military security specialist is installing a suite of mainly manufacturing, financial and CRM modules in restructuring manufacturing and developing products.
News from SYSPRO (20 June 2006)
Process drying specialist expands business
Process drying specialist Secomak has moved to new premises in order to expand the business by further improving its product development capabilities and has updated its product literature. Brochure Available
News from Secomak (20 June 2006)
Electronics company is ahead of budget
GSPK Design have announced a 20% increase in their customer base for the first quarter of 2006 - and as a result are 10% ahead of their planned budget for the year.
News from GSPK Design (20 June 2006)
Toolholders micro machine up to 50,000 rev/min
Toolholders are suitable for spindle speeds up to 50,000 rev/min with a clamped tool concentricity of better than 0.003mm and provide impressive vibration dampening attributes. Brochure Available
News from Schunk Intec (20 June 2006)
Gears/actuators Web site is easier to navigate
Leading manufacturer of precision gears and actuators, has launched a new version of its website that is straightforward to navigate and easy to find information required.
News from Harmonic Drive UK (20 June 2006)
ERP alternative for SMEs is of lower cost
An all-purpose software includes integrated accounting and can also be used as a stand-alone manufacturing system for discrete, batch process, make to order, and make to stock environments.
News from DBA Software (20 June 2006)
Delcam starts 2006 with best-ever quarterly sales
CAD/CAM developer Delcam achieved its highest ever quarterly sales in the first quarter of 2006 - world-wide sales of products and services exceeded US$20 million for the first time. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (20 June 2006)
Diode laser system maker changes name
Maker of miniaturized systems for diode lasers will be operating under the new name of Jenoptik unique-mode - the integration of unique-mode into the Jenoptik Group having been completed.
News from Jenoptik (20 June 2006)
Welding machines also plasma-arc cut
Multi-process welding and cutting machines offer the ability to arc weld (manual metal arc) TIG weld and plasma-arc cut all with the same machine and run off a normal 230V supply.
News from Beta Century (UK) (20 June 2006)
Vertical machining centres do smaller 5-axis jobs
Vertical machining centres are designed for producing smaller, complex components requiring full 5-axis interpolative metalcutting and has arrangement of three staggered Y-axis guideways.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (20 June 2006)
New features for pressure controller
Mensor's revolutionary APC600 Pressure Controller continues to undergo development and a number of new features have been announced ahead of the 2006 Farnborough Air Show.
News from Calibration Dynamics (20 June 2006)
Cost effective portable pressure calibrator
Calibration Dynamics has announced the arrival of an all new Portable Pressure Calibrator to the UK's process market in time for launch at the Farnborough Air Show.
News from Calibration Dynamics (20 June 2006)
Automated vibration transducer calibration system
Calibration Dynamics has announced the launch to the UK market of the MB Dynamics' Win475 Automated Vibration Transducer Calibration System.
News from Calibration Dynamics (20 June 2006)
Low resistant measurement brief
Cropico has issued an information-packed technical brief on low resistant measurement as the first in a new series of 'Application Briefings' on measurement subjects and instrumentation. Brochure Available
News from Cropico (20 June 2006)
Measurement performance in flow applications
Emerson Process Management has announced the availability of Ultra for Flow technology in the Rosemount 3095 MultiVariable Transmitter with MODBUS protocol.
News from Emerson Process Management (20 June 2006)
RFID antenna and reader systems
M/A-COM now provides integrated RFID stands and full turnkey tested RFID systems with flexibility for a variety of RFID applications. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics (20 June 2006)
Tactile, Silver Sheen Self-Adhesive Wine Labels
Fasson MC Perle, a wet-strength pearlescent facestock, is the latest addition to the Fasson range of self-adhesive materials for wine labelling.
News from Fasson Roll Europe (20 June 2006)
Low-Cost Tray To Tray Labelling For Containers
Newman Labelling Systems has launched a new low-cost tray to tray labelling system - the 4VAL - for unstable containers, such as ampoules, vials, syringes and cartridges.
News from Newman Labelling Systems (20 June 2006)
Re-Usable Bulk Containers Reduce Manhandling
British Energy has bought a large quantity of Metercube intermediate bulk containers (IBCs).
News from Pensteel (20 June 2006)
Organic Food Firm Chooses Tamper Evident Seals
User Application Article Carley's Organic Foods is Cornwall's leading organic supermarket and organic food manufacturer.
News from Viscose Closures Ltd (20 June 2006)
ITT acquires FB Leopold Company
Acquisition Expands Offerings In Water and Wastewater Treatment Sector.
News from ITT Industries - Aquious (20 June 2006)
Industrial use of wireless networks discussed
Industrial wireless networking applications and latest developments in techniques will be covered in the two-day UK Profibus User Conference from 27-28 June - it includes training lectures.
News from Profibus Group (19 June 2006)
High pressure sensor resists 400 deg C
The rugged construction of a high temperature pressure sensor makes it ideal for use on gasoline or diesel multi-valve engines both in the test-cell and for in-vehicle investigations.
News from Kistler Instruments (19 June 2006)
Pressure sensors installed easily in moulds
Multi-channel cable technology simplifies the installation of cavity pressure sensors in multi-cavity moulds and uses a multi-pin connector to eliminate eliminate connection mistakes.
News from Kistler Instruments (19 June 2006)
Sensors measure absolute pressure in engines
Piezoresistive pressure sensor measures absolute pressure in engine intake and exhaust areas where high accuracy and small dimensions and flexibility of mounting location are a necessity.
News from Kistler Instruments (19 June 2006)
Share holding management team established
The UK's leading manufacturer and supplier of PCB terminal blocks has a new shareholding management team, led by managing director Nicola Kay.
News from Camden Electronics (19 June 2006)
CNC router improves PVC door-making quality
User Application Article CNC routing machine has helped a manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride significantly improve quality and productivity - as manual drilling operations were slow and hole sizes and locations varied.
News from Techno (19 June 2006)
Adaptor prolongs IC engine sensor life
Water-cooled switching adapter for use with a wide range of Kistler pressure sensors combines long sensor life and measurement precision when used in exhaust systems of IC engines.
News from Kistler Instruments (19 June 2006)
275th wood/natural fiber plastics extruder sold
Milacron Extrusion Systems has sold its 275th extruder for wood/natural fiber plastics composite production to a Frech company, giving Milacron nearly a 3:1 lead in global applications.
News from Milacron (19 June 2006)
Financial support offered to UK exhibitors
The UK's Department of Trade and Industry is offering GBP 1800 Irish exhibition support for new to export companies or companies who export less than 25% of their turnover.
News from Engineering Industries Association (19 June 2006)
Kits evaluate motion control systems
Evaluation kits for custom motion control and distributed drive systems are designed to help customers determine performance and functional requirements for their applications.
News from LG Motion (19 June 2006)
Two small power presses prove more flexible
User Application Article To gain more flexibility in stamping solenoid bodies, a manufacturer discovered that two, single-crank C-frame presses were a better option than using one large, twin crank press.
News from Worcester Presses (19 June 2006)
Aerial lift production transferred to UK
The Tanfield Group is transferring the manufacture of Upright aerial lift production to a north-east UK 250,000ft2 plant after an agreement signed with UpRight International.
News from Tanfield Group (19 June 2006)
Highly productive lathes' UK stocks increased
Linear drives, 'high-end' controls and a novel tool box system in CNC universal lathes have stimulated demand, such that DMG (UK) is increasing machines in stock - including CNC millers.
News from DMG (UK) (19 June 2006)
UK engineering company named NE's 'best'
A leading UK product engineering company is celebrating after being named the 'best in the North-East' - in winning the inaugural Manufacturing Award at the North East Business Awards.
News from Tanfield Group (19 June 2006)
Brush plated nickel-cobalt can replace hard chrome
Nickel-cobalt deposits have similar properties to hard chrome - such as high hardness, excellent wear and corrosion resistance - are environmentally friendly and have high deposition rate.
News from Sifco Applied Surface Concepts (UK) (19 June 2006)
Automotive parts maker acquired in MBO
User Application Article With guidance from PKF, a UK automotive components manufacturer making valve spring retainers and plugs was successfully acquired in an MBO and has won a major order from the USA.
News from PKF Accountants & Business Advisers (19 June 2006)
Insect exterminator is ATEX certified
Insect exterminator unit is believed to be the first of its kind to have the entire unit - including all components - ATEX certified for use in areas with a gas explosion hazard.
News from Insectron (19 June 2006)
High speed, 5-axis demonstration was a success
User Application Article A demonstration on a five-axis high speed machining centre with the latest CAM software generated significant interest amongst large numbers of visitors to the recent UK MACH 2006 exhibition. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (19 June 2006)
DNC software has new reporting engine
Eighth version of direct numerical control software includes a new reporting engine and powerful nest view/part selection capabilities and can also handle multiple serial NC downloads simultaneously.
News from Jetcam International (19 June 2006)
UK PCB supplier gains BSI Kitemark
GSPK Circuits - a supplier of PCBs for more than 40 years - has become the first PCB manufacturer in the UK to receive the prestigious BSI RoHS Trusted Service Kitemark.
News from GSPK Circuits (19 June 2006)
Guide helps prolong centrifugal pump life
A 62 page, fully illustrated, guide to assist with the servicing of industrial centrifugal pumps provides useful information about Loctite products that promote pump reliability and longevity.
News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives (19 June 2006)
High speed video imaging system introduced
What is believed to be the World's first PC-based high speed video imaging system has full Mega pixel resolution at 1000 frames/s and a shutter, which can operate down to 2 microsec.
News from Photron USA (19 June 2006)
Slow motion image capture is automated
Automated slow motion analysis camera control software is for use with Photron's PC-based high speed video cameras, includes automatic single-point tracking, or a manual tracking feature.
News from Photron USA (19 June 2006)
Digital camera claimed to be world's fastest
Claimed to be the world's fastest, a high speed digital video camera captures 3000 frames/s (fps) at 1,024 x 1,024 pixel resolution, up to 250,000 fps at reduced resolution.
News from Photron USA (19 June 2006)
High speed video finds production line faults
Technical Background Article The majority of production line jamming problems occur too fast for the human eye to discern exactly what caused the problem - HSV slows down recorded events reports Andrew Bridges.
News from Photron USA (19 June 2006)
Conveyor oven cures plastics sheets' coating
An electrically-heated, 250 deg F (120 deg C) two-zone belt conveyor oven is currently used to cure a coating onto plastics sheets at the customer's facility.
News from Grieve Corporation, The (19 June 2006)
Software spots small defects in big images
Inspection software has been specifically developed to provide reliable detection of subtle defects even when they reside in extremely large (around 10 gigapixels) images.
News from Value Engineering Alliance (19 June 2006)
Thermoforming firms helped to increase quality
An EU funded research project to help thermoforming companies increase 'Right First Time' production, aims to reduce throughput time by up to 40% and reduce costs by 35%.
News from GTMA (19 June 2006)
Machining and hot runner support provided
User Application Article When Future Advanced Manufacture (FAM) won an order to supply tooling and finished product for protective enclosures, it turned to DMS-Diemould for machining and hot runner support.
News from DMS Diemould Service (19 June 2006)
Probe measures at high alkalinity/temperature
A pH combination probe, capable of operating under high alkalinity and high temperature conditions, making it ideally suited to aggressive conditions in the process and plating industries.
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (19 June 2006)
Gearboxes help up mill throughput by 40%
User Application Article In the first stage of a major upgrading of hot strip mill facilities, five large gearboxes will help increase finishing mill capacity by 40% and progressively double throughput.
News from David Brown Engineering (19 June 2006)
Marking laser has 'Pulse Tune' technology
A MOPA configuration marking laser with proprietary 'Pulse Tune' technology is finding markets and applications across the electronics industry well beyond its core marking systems base.
News from SPI Lasers UK (19 June 2006)
Welding/cutting supplier launches Web site
Supplier of high technology welding and plasma cutting equipment has launched its Web site, which features the whole product range and downloadable literature and user manuals in pdf.
News from Beta Century (UK) (19 June 2006)
Non-metallic gear pumps resist corrosives
Industrial gear pumps offer excellent corrosion resistance and optimum reliability thanks to a combination of simplified design and tough, non-metallic materials for all wetted parts.
News from Michael Smith Engineers (19 June 2006)
UK metrology firm buys precision styli maker
Renishaw, a world leading metrology company, has announced the purchase of itp, a German manufacturer of high quality styli and accessories for industrial measurement applications. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (19 June 2006)
Pump repair/training facility built in Saudi
Al Rushaid/Flowserve joint venture is to Build Middle East's largest pump repair-manufacture-test-training facility in Saudi Arabia - total cost of this project will be about US$14 million.
News from Flowserve (19 June 2006)
Passive, electromechanical and connector products
Panasonic Industrial has presented Arrow's Nordic business with its 'Nordic Distributor Award for Outstanding Sales Performance'.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) (19 June 2006)
Revenue generation in Telecoms
Technical Background Article Incentivising profitable revenue generation in the Telecoms industry
News from Callidus Software (19 June 2006)
Millions Migrate to Messaging in South Africa
User Application Article Glenayre Messaging has announced it has completed the migration of more than five million MTN mobile subscribers to its next generation voice and video messaging platform, Versera ICE.
News from Glenayre Messaging (19 June 2006)
Leica T-Probe crucial in switch to new MB Sprinter
User Application Article DaimlerChrysler Dusseldorf saves time, improves accuracies
News from Leica Geosystems AG (19 June 2006)
No more hand written prescriptions with RxCure
RxCure is a web enabled software solution that allows doctors to write and send prescriptions instantaneously to pharmacies.
News from OA Systems (19 June 2006)
Certification for Electronic Prescribing
OA Systems Completes SureScripts Certification for Electronic Prescribing Connectivity Between Physicians and Pharmacies
News from OA Systems (19 June 2006)
Dramatic turnaround story continues to unfold
Leading UK movie effects developer announces record results
News from OMG (19 June 2006)
Sunopsis and Harte Hanks form Partnership
Adding Harte-Hanks Trillium Software's TS Quality technology to Sunopsis's data integration portfolio means enhanced value for Sunopsis customers.
News from Sunopsis (19 June 2006)
Professional Mum combines work and home
Co-founder and operations director at UKFast juggles a family at home and a team in the office using internet technology
News from UKFast (19 June 2006)
New version update of ConvertXtoDVD v2.0.13
A new version update of ConvertXtoDVD (version 2.0.13) has been made available by VSO Software.
News from VSO Software SARL (19 June 2006)
Zeus Technology Completes BEA Validation Program
ZXTM provides a software-based web traffic load balancing solution designed for BEA WebLogic Server 8.1 and 9.1
News from Zeus Technology (19 June 2006)
Visiprise customer picks up award
User Application Article Visiprise Customer Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Recognised As A 2006 Progressive Manufacturer
News from Visiprise (19 June 2006)
Easy to Implement Sample Tracking System
SampleTracker lowers the barrier for sample tracking by offering a competitively priced, low cost starting point that allows all laboratories benefit from a LIMS implementation. Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe (19 June 2006)
Wonderware Awarded for Excellence in Manufacturing
The recipient of Frost and Sullivan's 2006 Company of the Year Award in the Human Machine Interface (HMI) and manufacturing software solutions space is Wonderware - a unit of Invensys.
News from Frost and Sullivan (19 June 2006)
Turnover in the third quarter up 8%
The IGE+XAO Group announces that in the third quarter of 2005/2006, IGE/XAO reports growth in its business with a turnover of EURO4,879,852 representing an 8% increase over 2004/2005.
News from IGE+XAO UK (19 June 2006)
CMM Measures Up To Tube Industry Demand
ITP has launched a new measuring centre specifically for the inspection of manipulated or bent tubing.
News from ITP (19 June 2006)
K3 makes IT a bed of roses at Dobbies
User Application Article Dobbies has deployed Navision-based software solutions from K3 as the engine for ambitious growth.
News from K3 Business Technology Group (19 June 2006)
Profibus Profile For Pumps
Profibus International has released a Profibus/Profinet profile for vacuum and hydraulic pumps in conjunction with the VDMA German Engineering Federation and NAMUR
News from Profibus Group (19 June 2006)
Sales teams wedded to comfort selling
Technical Background Article UK Industrial SMEs Failing To Deliver Sales Uplift Despite Sales Support Technology Investment Claims New Research
News from Vecta Sales Solutions (19 June 2006)
High speed digital camera systems
Photron USA has been awarded the contract from White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) to supply the advanced ultima APX-RS line of high speed digital camera systems.
News from Photron USA (19 June 2006)
Cable assemblies for voice and data applications
Adirondack Wire and Cable, a division of Whitney Blake, offers a full range of cable assemblies for telecommunications/voice and data applications.
News from Adirondack Wire and Cable (19 June 2006)
Impressive RF and microwave with analyser
Aeroflex has announced the 3280 series, a line of 3 Hz to 26.5 GHz spectrum analysers designed to provide performance far beyond the price tag-offering impressive RF and microwave specifications.
News from Aeroflex (19 June 2006)
Quality monitoring software gets monitoring module
ASC has announced a new release of its Agentassistance module, an optional supplement to the quality monitoring software, Inspirationpro.
News from ASC telecom (19 June 2006)
Laser scanner enhanced with software
Faro Technologies has released a set of specialised software packages that enhance the capability of its popular Laser Scanner LS product line. Brochure Available
News from Faro UK (19 June 2006)
Testing and measuring instruments web site
Leading Australian manufacturer of testing and measuring instruments, IDM Instruments has launched the a look IDM website.
News from IDM Instruments (19 June 2006)
Monitoring and control of dew point and humidity
Michell Instruments' Optidew is a complete solution for the monitoring and control of dew point and/or humidity within a climatic environmental test chamber. Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (19 June 2006)
Manual closure torque tester for applying caps
User Application Article Kew's Millennium Seed Bank Project has chosen a Mecmesin Orbis 6N.m manually-operated closure torque tester for applying caps to bottles containing seed samples. Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin (19 June 2006)
Wet-chem analysis across range of industries
Applikon Analytical has automated a large range of applications for wet-chem analysis across a wide range of industries. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (19 June 2006)
Linear ion trap mass spectrometer
Thermo Electron has announced a suite of new hardware and software products designed specifically for drug metabolism researchers.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mass Spectrometry) (19 June 2006)
New catalogue covers pavement damage estimation
Choice Pavement Systems' new catalogue covers Truck Only Lanes and Pavement Damage Estimations.
News from Choice Pavement Systems (19 June 2006)
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