News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 29 October
to Saturday 4 November 2006
Moving message LED displays got online
'Intelligent' electronic LED displays promote, inform or instruct their customers and/or employees in a fast efficient cost effective manner.
News from Vision-Text Messagemaker ( 3 November 2006)
Cobweb Celebrates 10 Years with Charity Bonanza
To mark its 10th birthday Europe's leading Hosted Exchange provider is giving GBP10 to charity for every order it receives in November and December
News from Cobweb Solutions ( 3 November 2006)
Manage and distribute quota targets
Callidus OEM's Robust Hyperion System 9 Planning Software to Offer Efficient, Accurate and Flexible Sales Performance Management Solution
News from Callidus Software ( 3 November 2006)
Real Time Demand Chain Management
Warelite tackles retail on-shelf availability with automated stock replenishment solution driven by real time sales data
News from WareLite Ltd ( 3 November 2006)
Development strategy pays dividends
One of many benefits of Huco Dynatork becoming an Altra company is its adoption of the Group's platform of proven business tools and techniques for lean manufacturing. Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork ( 3 November 2006)
X-Ring and Hi-Pot Isolation
Ethernet Direct's Husky Industrial Ethernet Switch Features Fast Recovery Mechanism and Hi-Pot Isolation
News from Ethernet Direct ( 3 November 2006)
ED America Expands presence
Ethernet Direct North America Continues Expanding Regional Locations
News from Ethernet Direct ( 3 November 2006)
Identec Solutions Receives Prestigious Award
Identec Solutions, Supplier of RFID Products and Services, Receives Prestigious Industry Leadership Award
News from Identec Solutions ( 3 November 2006)
Web Service to Help Small Businesses
Microsoft Office Live adManager Beta and Office Live Business Contact Manager will be available to help small businesses stay in touch with their customers.
News from Microsoft ( 3 November 2006)
Sixth Generation Windows Embedded CE 6.0
Industry-leading commercial embedded software opens core components in shared source, ships with newly integrated Visual Studio 2005
News from Microsoft ( 3 November 2006)
Delegates delighted with the eLearning Network
Delegates at the recent one-day conference on instructional design, organised by the eLearning Network (eLN) have pronounced it one of the most useful meetings in the eLN calendar.
News from eLearning Network ( 3 November 2006)
Japanese robotics opportunities
Technical Background Article The latest advances and opportunities in mobile robot technology in Japan are outlined in a new report available from the Electronics Enabled Products Knowledge Transfer Network.
News from BERR (Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform) ( 3 November 2006)
Conference for UK and Ireland SAP Users
On 20-21 November 2006, the SAP UK and Ireland User Group will be hosting its biggest ever conference.
News from SAP UK & Ireland User Group ( 3 November 2006)
Create a User Interface in Minutes
Design Custom Windows with DAPstudio
News from Microstar Laboratories ( 3 November 2006)
RedPrairie with latest SAP solutions
RedPrairie DigitaLogistix Attains "Powered by SAP NetWeaver" Status Brochure Available
News from RedPrairie ( 3 November 2006)
Orthos projects employs citectSCADA
User Application Article Orthos projects employs citectSCADA in multi-million rand project for new state-of-the art South African greensand casting facility Brochure Available
News from Citect ( 3 November 2006)
Response equalisation extreme feature
Introduction of 'response equalisation extreme' feature enhances the pulse 11 platform.
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK ( 3 November 2006)
New range of programmable RTUs
In addition to their very successful and very flexible Maxiflex RTU's, Omniflex have released a range of Programmable RTU's called the Teleterm M2. Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) ( 3 November 2006)
Plug and Play photoelectric sensors
Simple applications require simple solutions: to save time and cost these photocells from ifm electronic are supplied factory-set to a fixed range, so they can be used immediately. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic ( 3 November 2006)
Keypad or Ethernet set-up capability
MAGPOWR Spyder compact tension controller for load cell and dancer applications packs powerful features
News from Motion Drives and Controls ( 3 November 2006)
RMA software for tracking product returns
TracReturns is a RMA (return material authorisation/return merchandise authorisation) software product that tracks all phases of the product return process for manufacturers and distributors
News from Mustang Technologies ( 3 November 2006)
Cords Ideal for Communication Applications
Whitney Blake offers high performance communication cords
News from Whitney Blake ( 3 November 2006)
Aish receives of 2006 ACADIA Society Award
Aish recognised for Research and Development Work on GenerativeComponents and Service to Association for Computer-Aided Design in Architecture Community Brochure Available
News from Bentley Systems ( 3 November 2006)
Basic PLC Programming Course
Basic PLC Programming Course is suitable for those with little previous PLC programming experience
News from Profibus Group ( 3 November 2006)
Danish Reseller Partnership for Zeus
Zeus Technology has announced its partnership with Danish network, security and consultancy services company Netic A/S.
News from Zeus Technology ( 3 November 2006)
Medium-wide steel strip saves 35% weight
User Application Article In the production of brake pistons using medium-wide steel strip, weight savings of 35% are being achieved to produce the lightest components of their kind in the world.
News from ThyssenKrupp Steel ( 3 November 2006)
Composite combines three steel grades
A three-layer composite combines the properties of different steel grades, such as wear resistance and good formability, in one material.
News from ThyssenKrupp Steel ( 3 November 2006)
Tailored steel strips made up to 1200mm wide
Tailored strip steels, 1200mm wide, has been specially developed for use in progressive/compound dies, used by auto manufacturers and construction industry suppliers.
News from ThyssenKrupp Steel ( 3 November 2006)
Mobile rooms fabricated with lightweight profiles
User Application Article Double-T lightweight profiles for use in storage systems and lightweight load-bearing steel structures offer the same strength as conventional beams but use less material, thus reducing costs.
News from ThyssenKrupp Steel ( 3 November 2006)
Plasma-arc update speeds metals cutting, profiling
Plasma-arc plate profiling and cutting system achieves cutting speeds of up to 35m/min for fast production cuts and can make highly accurate, sharp-edge precision cuts. Brochure Available
News from ESAB Cutting Systems ( 3 November 2006)
Bevel head produces precise 3D plasma-arc cuts
A bevel head serving as a carrier and guide of the plasma-arc torch is used for precise and variable bevel and section cutting of three-dimensional parts. Brochure Available
News from ESAB Cutting Systems ( 3 November 2006)
Plate-cutting programming saves 7% materials
An optimized programming system enables easier, more effective and cost-efficient design of thermal cutting processes in industrial plate profiling and cutting - saving 7% materials. Brochure Available
News from ESAB Cutting Systems ( 3 November 2006)
TIG torches improve accessibility to weldments
The compact and comfortable-to-handle TIG torches suit applications where access is difficult, yet ergonomics and performance remain uncompromised. Brochure Available
News from ESAB ( 3 November 2006)
TIG welders suit a wide range of uses
Three TIG welding machines feature different characteristics and features, making them suitable for a wide range of applications. Brochure Available
News from ESAB ( 3 November 2006)
Punched/laser cut parts measured within 25 micron
Latest planar measurement system for checking punched or laser-cut sheet metal and flat component has a measuring accuracy of 25 micron.
News from InspecVision ( 3 November 2006)
SS profiles aid machinery construction
Corrosion resistant stainless steel in the shape of the tried-and-tested profiles aids the construction of production machine structures for harsh environments.
News from item Industrietechnik ( 3 November 2006)
Components construct ergonomic workplaces
The versatility of a modular system iallows constructions to be easily and quickly adapted to meet changing requirements and the needs of the workers.
News from item Industrietechnik ( 3 November 2006)
Strut elements form load-bearing constructions
Modular production equipment structures kit building system now includes strut elements for use whenever a construction is to be subjected to considerable loads.
News from item Industrietechnik ( 3 November 2006)
Connection introduced for slim structures
Corner-Fastening Set Clamp-Profile 8 32x18 a stable profile connection for lightweight enclosures of slim profile can be built and allow a door frame to be added.
News from item Industrietechnik ( 3 November 2006)
Innovative welding technology shown at EuroBLECH
A number of product innovations in welding machine and robotic technology as well as highly efficient process technologies - including thin plate welding.
News from Cloos UK ( 3 November 2006)
Fabricating complex tube structures economically
User Application Article For the sawing and processing of tubes, modular machine concepts with the option to readily add, at any time, further processing steps, paired with easy operation.
News from RSA Entgrat- u. Trenn-Systeme ( 3 November 2006)
Wire feed improved for better MIG welding
A smaller, lighter, and more effective wire feeding mechanism ensures smooth and undisturbed wire feed in all welding conditions, including in double-pulse welding.
News from Kemppi (UK) ( 3 November 2006)
Synergic MIG welding units designed for robots
The faster welding pace of MIG welding robots - often using multiple short runs - demands extremely rapid communication between robot, weld units and control system.
News from Kemppi (UK) ( 3 November 2006)
Improved MIG torch is cooler in use
MIG welding torch's the heat resistance has been improved by using gas hose material with better heat tolerance and the operative's grip is cooler.
News from Kemppi (UK) ( 3 November 2006)
Wire feed units upgrade MIG welder performance
The latest wire feeding units have ben added to a range of basic and synergic MIG welders, including a lightweight model for shipyard and fabrication plants.
News from Kemppi (UK) ( 3 November 2006)
MIG welder gains international design award
WElding equipment manufacturer Kemppi's MinarcMig Adaptive 180 MIG welder won the international Red Dot design award - a prestigious German industrial design award.
News from Kemppi (UK) ( 3 November 2006)
Innovative abrasive mop disc has longer life
An abrasive mop disc has increased its achievment potential by 50% through longer service life, higher removal rate and lower setting-up times.
News from Klingspor Schleifsysteme ( 3 November 2006)
Gamet Bearings celebrates 50 years' manufacturing
Having grown to be one of the most significant manufacturers of super precision roller bearings in the world, Gamet Bearings celebrates 50 years of UK manufacturing.
News from Gamet Bearings ( 3 November 2006)
NC post processing includes path-planning
The latest version of its advanced NC post-processing software includes path planning, rotary axes pre-positioning and winding to optimize machining while avoiding dwell marks.
News from ICAM Technologies ( 3 November 2006)
DRO covers 2- to 4-axis milling and turning
Digital read-out system is an advanced two- to four-axis fully programmable unit for milling and turning applications that is more powerful but easier to use.
News from ACI (UK) ( 3 November 2006)
CNC lathe offers turn/mill/drill capability
User Application Article With C-axis and 12 driven tools, a 3-axis slant bed CNC lathe offers users a level of single set-up turn/mill/drill capability that is unparalleled on a cost-to-performance basis.
News from Ward CNC Machinery ( 3 November 2006)
US welding company acquires Metrode Products
Lincoln Electric Holdings, USA, has acquired Metrode Products, a privately-held manufacturer of specialty consumables focused on the process and power generation industries.
News from Lincoln Electric Company, The ( 3 November 2006)
EDM technology and consultation win purchase
User Application Article Investment by a mould and die maker in an advanced, high performance, die-sinking EDM was determined by the supplier's help in reducing lead times and raising cost competitiveness.
News from Agie Charmilles ( 3 November 2006)
Check transformer oil, extend operating life
Monitoring degradation of antioxidant in transformer insulating oil can extend the service life of the oil and slow down the transformer aging process. Brochure Available
News from Wilks Enterprise ( 3 November 2006)
Bearings manufacturer gains leadership award
Schaeffler (UK) has been awarded the 'Education, Skills and Leadership Award' at the CBI's 'Human Capital Awards' for its outstanding performance in people management. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) ( 3 November 2006)
Multilayer ceramic capacitors made for HV use
High voltage multi layer ceramic chips now include an industry standard voltage option of 630V, which offers high capacitance values, low leakage and small size. Brochure Available
News from AVX ( 3 November 2006)
AutoVue for SharePoint for Project Collaboration
Cimmetry introduces autovue for Microsoft sharepoint
News from Cimmetry Systems ( 3 November 2006)
Copper pipe end working tool wins award
Kopex International's Pipe-prep, a tool that prepares copper pipe ends for joining and soldering, has won the prestigious CORGI Award for New Product of the Year 2006. Brochure Available
News from Pipe-Prep ( 3 November 2006)
Easiweigh launches weigh-and-pack system
Easiweigh , a member of the GSH Group, has announced the Midi Starter Pack system, a new and innovative, low cost weigh and pack solution.
News from Easiweigh (GSH Group) ( 3 November 2006)
The MAUSER group expands to Brazil
The MAUSER Group, one of the world's leading companies in industrial packaging, continues its growth strategy by extending its reach to Latin America.
News from Mauser UK ( 3 November 2006)
False alarms reduced by infrared flame detector
Breakthrough multi-spectral infrared (MSIR) flame detector with superior false alarm immunity receives FM approval.
News from General Monitors ( 3 November 2006)
Power tool removes laser cutter slat bed slag
Removing slag produced during laser cutting from the support slats in the machine beds need no longer be laborious when using a low power hand tool. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf ( 2 November 2006)
CNC laser cutter/profiler also welds in 2D/3D
Trumpf introduced at EuroBLECH the largest of its CNC 2D/3D laser cutting, profiling and welding machines with an X-axis travel of 4000mm, Y-axis of 1500mm and Z-axis of 750mm. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf ( 2 November 2006)
Service scheme covers machine life-cycle
Trumpf introduced at EuroBLECH 2006 a comprehensive service covering the entire life cycle of a machine tool - from financing at purchase, through maintenance to support in eventual sale. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf ( 2 November 2006)
CNC punching and laser machines rebranded
Machine tool manufacturer has rebranded its CNC punching and laser cutting/welding machines to establishing a uniform and comprehensive naming system. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf ( 2 November 2006)
Counterblow forging hammer delivers 800kJ
An Indian forgemaster is to install a German-built counterblow forging hammer - one of the largest yet made - capable of delivering 800kJ of energy for making large crankshafts.
News from Muller Weingarten ( 2 November 2006)
Optimising material flow within a power press
Digital simulator optimises material flow within the press in a virtual environment to maximize the efficiency of equipment at a minimum of cost and effort.
News from Muller Weingarten ( 2 November 2006)
Automatic blank/form press has electronic transfer
Power press carries out automatic blanking and forming with blanks automatically rotated or turned over - allowing even complex parts to be produced as one-operation parts.
News from Muller Weingarten ( 2 November 2006)
Power press builder's dies division restructures
In view of radical shifts in the market and surplus capacity in the sector of tools for large body sheets, Muller Weingarten is restructuring its toolmaking subsidiary.
News from Muller Weingarten ( 2 November 2006)
Automated shot peening a disk spring every 10s
A continuous-flow system is shot peening automotive disk springs in a cycle time of 10s/spring and the system is working in two shifts, producing 1.5 million disk springs/year.
News from Rosler Oberflaechentechnik ( 2 November 2006)
Long radius vibratory finishing is efficient
Long radius vibratory finishing systems are relatively new in the market and use minimal floor space, while investment costs are low, and processing times are flexible.
News from Rosler Oberflaechentechnik ( 2 November 2006)
Centrifugal disc system finishes thin parts
Tandem centrifugal disc finishing systems process flat, very thin discs, deburring in alternate directions, radiusing to round sharp edges, and achieving smooth polished surfaces.
News from Rosler Oberflaechentechnik ( 2 November 2006)
Metals preservation systems shot blast and coat
More than 100,000 tons of steel, sheet steel, carriers and profiles, with maximum widths of up to 3300mm will now be preserved by a continuous flow shot blast system in a shipyard.
News from Rosler Oberflaechentechnik ( 2 November 2006)
Centrifugal disc finishing for batches automated
Automated single-batch centrifugal disc finishing machines offer high flexibility, maximum usage and minimum space requirements.
News from Rosler Oberflaechentechnik ( 2 November 2006)
Plunge grinding removes fine burrs
Special plunge grinding technology is used to remove protruding, very fine burrs and radius dovetails of aerospace components, such as machined engine turbine disks.
News from Rosler Oberflaechentechnik ( 2 November 2006)
Rotary barrel smoothly shot blasts small parts
A novel 'Multi-Tumbler' system to shot blast bulk work pieces ensures that the blast stream reaches all surface areas, thus producing even and consistent blast results.
News from Rosler Oberflaechentechnik ( 2 November 2006)
Web facility for testing and data analysis
Texture analysis expert Stable Micro Systems has launched a new web facility for its customers.
News from Stable Micro Systems ( 2 November 2006)
Tailored microprocessor instrumentation system
RDP's Modular 600 is a fully featured microprocessor instrumentation system, which also incorporates configurable analogue outputs. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 2 November 2006)
Compound identification and analysis tools
Thermo Electron Corporation, will be displaying its product portfolio on Thermo's stand 307 at the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Exhibition.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific ( 2 November 2006)
Portable inverters made for MMA, MIG and TIG
Truly portable, inverter MMA, MIG and DC and AC/DC TIG welding power sources weigh 8-25kg and have a robust, case design which allows all models to be stacked.
News from Thermadyne Industries ( 2 November 2006)
Inter-press handling arm doubles work area
With a servocontrolled 4-axis inter-press parts handling arm - a rotation axis has been added to the handling arm allowing it a 180 deg rotation, which doubles its action area.
News from 3e s.r.l. ( 2 November 2006)
Ultrasonics cleaning company enlarges capacity
UK ultrasonic cleaning equipment manufacturer, Ultrawave, have moved to a purpose-built site to increase production capacity.
News from Ultrawave ( 2 November 2006)
Mobile unit inspects components on site
A photogrammetric measuring system conducts mobile and non-contact inspections of shape and positional tolerances and makes CAD comparisons.
News from AICON 3D Systems ( 2 November 2006)
Tube measured optically in series production
Optical 3D tube inspection system allows for high-precision measurement of tube geometries, determines set-up and correction data and transmits them to bending machines.
News from AICON 3D Systems ( 2 November 2006)
Manufacturing shows revival says survey
Britain's Manufacturing sector looks set to continue its cautious revival throughout the final months of the year, according to a survey by Manpower.
News from Manpower ( 2 November 2006)
Duplex filters save food manufacturing downtime
User Application Article Custom designed duplex filter systems are preventing the constant blocking of the fine spray nozzles, which are used to apply glaze to food products.
News from Axium Process ( 2 November 2006)
Linear/rotational clamping/braking introduced
Automation control equipment manufacturer has introduced linear and rotational clamping/braking devices to give another option to control motion.
News from Ace Controls International ( 2 November 2006)
Software ups electric tube bender productivity
Fabricators of tubular products can achieve higher standards of quality and productivity using Unison software tools for its all-electric tube bending machinery.
News from Unison ( 2 November 2006)
Airknives provide large volume Al swarf removal
User Application Article Mounted on a moving gantry with three machining heads are 30 Airknives which blow aluminium swarf towards the edges of the work bed into collecting gullies for automatic removal. Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries ( 2 November 2006)
Sheet metal automation firm has record orders
Sheet metal automation systems company Atkin Automation has a record order book for any period in its history, having won contracts worth GBP 1,328,000 in June 2006 alone.
News from Atkin Automation ( 2 November 2006)
Ladders automatically fabricated from coiled strip
User Application Article Manufacturer of cable management systems is to install an automated ladder side production line fabricated from coiled strip and other products.
News from Atkin Automation ( 2 November 2006)
Coding and marking firm opens US offices
DataLase (formerly Sherwood Technology), originator of the award winning DataLase process, has opened its North American Headquarters under the name DataLase Inc.
News from DataLase ( 2 November 2006)
Smooth start arc welders go on USA TV
User Application Article Arc welders that providing a smooth, controlled arc and superior arc starts at low amperage levels feature on USA TV show about modifying/customising indiviual's vehicles.
News from Lincoln Electric Company, The ( 2 November 2006)
Force sensors monitor press-fit assembly
Five force sensors have been developed specifically for use in production environments, especially for quality assurance monitoring in press-fit assembly.
News from Kistler Instruments ( 2 November 2006)
Fifty years of lathes sales celebrated
For the past 50 years, Clausing has been supplying and supporting Colchester lathes throughout North America, and has installed many thousands of Colchesters.
News from Colchester-Harrison ( 2 November 2006)
Thermography training courses are available
FLIR Systems now offers certification training to PCN standards and is an accredited Authorised Training Organisation for the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 2 November 2006)
Automation safety systems JV set up in China
Safety related systems manufacturer, HIMA Paul Hildebrandt + Co, has founded a new joint venture in China - HIMA (Shanghai) Safety Systems Co. Brochure Available
News from Hima Paul Hildebrandt ( 2 November 2006)
Leaflets describe pipe stopping products
Three leaflets show ranges of pipe stopping products used for a wide variety of applications including retention of debris during servicing, welding and leak testing. Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques ( 2 November 2006)
UK machine tool builder extends FMS with HMC
User Application Article The installation of a fifth horizontal machining centre to its FMS will increase capacity at Yamazaki Mazak UK's 'Cyber' manufacturing plant in Worcester. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK ( 2 November 2006)
EN9100 (Aerospace series) won by engineering firm
Hirschmann has received EN9100 (Aerospace series) for the manufacturer of rod ends, spherical bearings, axial shaft seals, fixturing, palletising and handling systems.
News from Hirschmann Engineering UK ( 2 November 2006)
China, Asia to drive additives demand - conference
The vast infrastructure needs of China and other Asian countries will drive further plastics additives demand, especially for additives such as flame retardants.
News from Smithers Rapra ( 2 November 2006)
Low-cost approach to thermal management
Latest version of CFdesign upfront CFD software generates first-pass airflow and thermal simulation in minutes, and delivers high-fidelity design reviews 20 times faster.
News from Blue Ridge Numerics ( 2 November 2006)
Wrench design gains innovation award
LoggerHead Tools has received a Chicago Innovation Award for its Bionic Wrench product line, an adjustable hand tool that distributes force equally around a work surface.
News from LoggerHead Tools ( 2 November 2006)
Business Service Management Portfolio Extended
ASG announces three new products for Service Level Management (SLM), Service Level Agreement (SLA) and Service Contract Management (SCM)
News from ASG UK ( 2 November 2006)
Transfer PC programs without having to reinstall
Laplink shatters an old PC myth: You can transfer PC programs without having to reinstall
News from Laplink Software ( 2 November 2006)
New ITTIA Distributor in Japan
ITTIA Expands its Worldwide Presence with a Prestigious New Distributor in Japan
News from Ittia ( 2 November 2006)
Scalable fanless SBC
Evalue Fanless Barebones Features EPIC Scalable Options
News from Avalue Technology ( 2 November 2006)
CoCreate Announces 2007 Design Competition
Call for entries in CoCreate's worldwide design competition.
News from CoCreate Software ( 2 November 2006)
Service centres offer steels and back-up
Steel service centres offer services from material selection in the development phase, to flexible production including individual customization and IT solutions.
News from ThyssenKrupp Steel ( 2 November 2006)
Steel software accelerates time to production
A computational model can greatly reduce the amount of testing required to determine material characteristics and offers significantly more realistic data.
News from ThyssenKrupp Steel ( 2 November 2006)
Coated galvanized steel sheet can be deep-drawn
A hot-dip galvanized steel sheet covered with a metallized decorative film is now being used by a leading home appliance manufacturer in the production of kitchen ranges.
News from ThyssenKrupp Steel ( 2 November 2006)
Coated steels look like ceramics
A coil-coated finish that produces a wrinkled appearance gives a paint-coated steel the appearance of ceramic roof tiles.
News from ThyssenKrupp Steel ( 2 November 2006)
Best practice advice for fork lift trucks
FLTA fact sheets provide independent, high quality fork lift advice.
News from Fork Lift Truck Association ( 2 November 2006)
Novel bending machines are flexible in concept
Sheet metal bending machines are easy to install, incomparably flexible and with low maintenance costs and are available from 4 to 12m length, with a bending capacity of 1.25 to 4mm.
News from OEMB ( 1 November 2006)
Punching/profiling - remove scrap automatically
To automate CNC punch/profiling machines further, a scrap skeleton shear transports the scrap skeleton to a to a shearing machine, which automatically crushes the skeleton. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf ( 1 November 2006)
CNC sheet metalworking programs updated
Innovations in programming software have been addded to Trumpf control systems for 3D laser welding and profiling, CNC punching and CNC press brake work. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf ( 1 November 2006)
One laser head CNC cuts all thicknesses
A flatbed CNC laser cutting and profiling machine - introduced at EuroBLECH - uses one cutting head to cut all thicknesses and there is also an optional nozzle exchanger. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf ( 1 November 2006)
Flexible 3D laser cutting/welding robot launched
A flexible, modular robot system for 3D laser processing offers high productivity and availability thanks to short programming times and guarantees a uniformly high workpiece quality. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf ( 1 November 2006)
Minimise laser head/workpiece collisions
A collision protection for laser processing is based on a magnetic coupling between the laser head and the machine, keeping force from being applied in any of three axial directions. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf ( 1 November 2006)
Power tools trim/de-burr/edge-prep sheet metal
Sheet metal edge trimming power tools can be used to deburr the edges of metals and plastics - or to prepare these edges for welding - five times faster than angle grinders. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf ( 1 November 2006)
Gripper expands CNC bending cell's applications
CNC sheet metal bending cell's mechanical gripper allows the bending of parts up to a DIN A4 format size and a weight of no more than 2.0kg can be automatically bent. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf ( 1 November 2006)
Tooling produces CNC punched, burr-free parts
Thanks to the innovations of the roller deburring tool and a deburring 'MultiTool', sheet metal parts can now come out of the CNC punching machine burr-free. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf ( 1 November 2006)
Expanded facility for metrology manufacturing
Hexagon Metrology has announced it has moved one of its US Hexagon Precision centres to a new expanded facility at 13245 Reese Blvd West in Huntersville, NC.
News from Hexagon Metrology ( 1 November 2006)
Conductive plastics compounds from project
A static control and EMI shielding maker is developing innovative conductive plastics compounds for EMI/RFI shielding and static control.
News from TBA Electro Conductive Products ( 1 November 2006)
Pulley groove gauge determines wear
Using a Fenner Pulley Groove Gauge to quickly determine if pulley grooves are worn or not allows maintenance engineers to make an informed and swift decision on remedying any potential problem. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK ( 1 November 2006)
Laser profile sensors aid stability of rail tracks
User Application Article The latest non-contact, laser-based profile measurement sensors from Micro-Epsilon are being used by several leading rail inspection companies around the world. Brochure Available
News from Micro-Epsilon UK ( 1 November 2006)
Measure vacuum with negative or absolute pressure
There are two reference points for measuring a vacuum pressure: either you can measure how much the pressure is below local atmospheric pressure or how much it is above absolute zero vacuum.
News from SensorsOne ( 1 November 2006)
3D metrology software platform for manufacturing
InnovMetric Software, a Canadian corporation with subsidiaries in the USA and China, has announced the groundbreaking new version 10 of PolyWorks.
News from InnovMetric Software Inc ( 1 November 2006)
Confirmation analyses of dioxins and furans
Thermo Electron has announced that its new DFS High Resolution GC/MS system is capable of performing precise and reliable confirmation analyses of dioxins and furans in the low femtogram range.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Chromatography) ( 1 November 2006)
Weighing body meeting successful
The UKWF recently held a very successful regional meeting in the shadow of Royal Naval aircraft old and new at the Yeovilton Air Museum.
News from UK Weighing Federation ( 1 November 2006)
Free standing gas mixing systems for hospitals
Free standing gas mixing systems supplied by Witt Gas Techniques are being used by one of the UK's leading NHS Hospitals to supply high purity air to their operating theatres and intensive care wards.
News from Witt Gas Techniques ( 1 November 2006)
Water content in gases according to ISO 10101-3
Technical Background Article Tips and tricks for determining the water content in gases according to ISO 10101-3 Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 1 November 2006)
Trace-level determination of anions and cations
Technical Background Article To ensure safe operation, nuclear and conventional power plants require very large quantities of ultrapure water and chemicals. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 1 November 2006)
Ion Chromatography for power plants
Technical Background Article Thermal power plants are at the core of an industrial society. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 1 November 2006)
Wireless hand-held portable CMM
User Application Article The Airbus site in Broughton near Chester, UK, manufactures every single wing variant in the Airbus product line, including the mother of all flagships, the new A380.
News from Leica Geosystems AG ( 1 November 2006)
High performance 0.1mK thermometer for calibration
The new ASL F600 high performance resistance thermometry bridge is the first on the market available in both AC Bridge and DC Bridge formats, offering the ultimate flexibility and customer choice.
News from Barber InSys ( 1 November 2006)
Electronic product testing distributor
Electronic Product Services (EPS) has been appointed as a franchised distributor for Finbar in the DACH region in Europe.
News from Finisar Corp ( 1 November 2006)
Retirement for materials testing CEO
Dr Neil Sanderson has retired after 16 years service with Ceram.
News from Ceram ( 1 November 2006)
Separation system sorts recycled plastics bottles
User Application Article To maximise profitability, it is vital that companies recycling plastics separate high value materials from mixed waste whist removing any metallic contamination that could damage process equipment.
News from S+S Inspection ( 1 November 2006)
Pressure sensors have higher pressure ratings
American Sensor Technologies (AST), has introduced the AST47HP Series of Pressure Sensors.
News from American Sensor Technologies ( 1 November 2006)
Cutting tools subsidiary founder goes
Part of what is claimed to be the world's fastest growing cutting tool company, TaeguTec, would like to wish a fond farewell to the man that established the UK subsidiary - Mr Ronnie O'Byrne.
News from TaeguTec UK ( 1 November 2006)
Engineer to order firm chooses Encompix
User Application Article Harry Major is releasing the engineering products closer to scheduled requirements with Encompix ERP
News from Encompix ( 1 November 2006)
Real-time, predictive cost assessments
APriori CEO Frank Azzolino Urges ETO Manufacturers to Get it Right the First Time
News from aPriori ( 1 November 2006)
Uniglaze 2 Relies on DataScan and Datalogic
User Application Article DataScan and Datalogic Keep Uniglaze 2 at the Cutting Edge of the Glass Industry Brochure Available
News from Datalogic Scanning ( 1 November 2006)
EnvironmentIQ opens Netherlands office
Rapid expansion of EHS software leader continues
News from EnvironmentIQ ( 1 November 2006)
Atlas Program uses PSI-Plot Service
User Application Article Lockheed Martin Atlas Program uses PSI - Plot Service for Pro/Intralink to Automatically Create JT Files from Pro/Engineer Models
News from Etrage ( 1 November 2006)
The future of Scrapbook Creation is here
Greenstreet break with tradition by introducing a revolution in scrapbook creation - a mess free, time saving fade-proof record
News from Greenstreet Software ( 1 November 2006)
SBC Supports Via V4 Processors
The SBC84710 is fully optimized to deliver excellent performance, features and power efficiency for various embedded applications.
News from Axiomtek ( 1 November 2006)
CAD Schroer Addresses Legacy 2D Issues
CAD Schroer demonstrated the latest release of Stheno/Pro, the legacy data management and drafting solution fully integrated with Pro/Engineer, Pro/Intralink and Windchill PDMLink.
News from CAD Schroer ( 1 November 2006)
Simplified motor controller matching introduced
CANopen I/O module simplifies system builder's task of matching network-based motion control controls to the equipment's external sensors and actuators.
News from Copley Controls Corp ( 1 November 2006)
EnvironmentIQ comments on Buncefield findings
Technical Background Article EnvironmentIQ has commented on the recent findings into the Buncefield disaster by the joint industry and COMAH Competent Authority (CA) Task Group.
News from EnvironmentIQ ( 1 November 2006)
Version One Improves Distributor's Cash Flow
User Application Article M Barnwell Services has improved cash flow by GBP200,000 and enhanced company-wide efficiency by implementing document management systems from Version One.
News from Version One ( 1 November 2006)
Bezeq Selects RAD Data Communications Solution
User Application Article RAD Data Communications has supplied Bezeq, Israel's incumbent telecommunications operator, with thousands of different customer premises devices for the carrier's "Ethernet over SDH" service.
News from RAD Data Communications ( 1 November 2006)
Iris helps Sunrise Software improve productivity
User Application Article Iris Enterprise Software looks set to help Sunrise Software consolidate its accounts processes and increase productivity
News from Iris Software ( 1 November 2006)
New Accounting Software and Services
New online services with Microsoft Office Accounting Express 2007
News from Microsoft ( 1 November 2006)
Economic Opportunities for Chinese Software
Chinese consumers will benefit from Microsoft IP Ventures' success pairing global innovations with regional companies
News from Microsoft ( 1 November 2006)
Quality surveillance ensures consistent welding
Only a tolerant production welding system with a large process window provides sufficient safety and meets the high quality expectations in daily production.
News from Soudronic ( 1 November 2006)
Tubular products do not need tubes
Technical Background Article Economic manufacturing of specific tubular products can be done from using short tubes made from coil or blanks, formed and then welded with TIG or laser.
News from Weil Engineering ( 1 November 2006)
Automatic short tube making is productive
A manufacturing cell combines a roll forming and welding unit in one compact design and covers diameters of 80-200mm, tube lengths 80-500mm and wall thickness 0.8-2.0mm.
News from Weil Engineering ( 1 November 2006)
Largest hydraulic automotive panel press ordered
Swedish car plant has ordered the largest yet, five-stage hydraulic panel press measureing 80 x 22m with the bolsters and rams measuring 5m long and 2.80m across.
News from Muller Weingarten ( 1 November 2006)
Tuning up power press lines in virtual reality
'Press Tuning' encompasses 'Motion Tuning', which it offers users a convincing means of integrating existing power presses within a highly productive machine group.
News from Muller Weingarten ( 1 November 2006)
Servo power presses grow in size
Servo presses combine the advantages of mechanical presses such as high productivity and comparably low energy consumption with the high flexibility of hydraulic presses.
News from Muller Weingarten ( 1 November 2006)
Power press control centre raises reliability
Control centre offers an even easier controller for power presses that gives users even greater process reliability using internationally understood icons and an intuitive menu.
News from Muller Weingarten ( 1 November 2006)
German power press builder reorganises
Faced with the prospects of no immediately foreseen orders for large automotive power presses and lines, Muller Weingarten is reorganising itself to meet changing markets.
News from Muller Weingarten ( 1 November 2006)
Linear motor CNC auto cuts long parts too
CNC automatic lathe with linear motor driven axes incorporates every feature to facilitate highly efficient, complete machining of long workpieces.
News from DMG (UK) ( 1 November 2006)
Demand volatility the theme at Kinaxis conference
Customer best practice sessions and address by Lora Cecere of AMR Research among the highlights of Kinexions '06
News from Kinaxis ( 1 November 2006)
SMC's MRHQ rotary gripper combines two functions
SMC Corporation, the world's largest manufacturer of pneumatic automation products, has announced the release of the MRHQ Rotary Air Gripper.
News from SMC Corporation of America ( 1 November 2006)
DataLase provides customization capabilities
DataLase announces that its award-winning DataLase process offers unique end-of-line packaging customization capabilities.
News from DataLase ( 1 November 2006)
Centre supports modelling and simulation
A UK centre of excellence in Design Modelling and Simulation has been launched by National Metals Technology Centre in partnership with Corus' Swinden Technology Centre.
News from National Metals Technology Centre (31 October 2006)
Briefing covers automation in Central Europe
An interactive briefing on 1 November, 2006, at 11,00h GMT will provide industry participants with an overview of the automation market in Central Europe.
News from Frost and Sullivan (31 October 2006)
Event to aid on UK manufacturing advancement
Manufacturers will be gathering in Bristol to explore ways to harness the power of their workforce, revolutionise operations and 'anchor' profits in the UK.
News from Manufacturing Advisory Service - South West (31 October 2006)
Testing laboratories group annual results
The Board of LGC Group Holdings has announced its annual results, the tenth set since LGC, a former Executive Agency of the DTI, became a private company in 1996.
News from LGC (31 October 2006)
Motion control catalogues help automation usage
A series of motion control product catalogues is designed to make life easier for OEMs and machine builders implementing automation systems. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (31 October 2006)
Wide safety barrier product range offered
A safety product range covers pedestrian access through to barriers or guards, to prevent the accidental movement of large machinery into a danger area.
News from Airgonomics (31 October 2006)
Small UK business group pressurise on procurement
The FPB has heaped further pressure on the UK Government and the UK's EU Commissioner to support smaller firms and access to Government contracts.
News from Forum of Private Business (31 October 2006)
Polymers in aerospace, defence discussed
An international conference will bring together the defence and aerospace supply chains to discuss new polymer materials, applications and future requirements.
News from Smithers Rapra (31 October 2006)
Electric mould carriers boost productivity
An electric mould carrier features extremely robust and low-maintenance electric drive systems and gives easy access and freedom of movement for the operator.
News from Krauss-Maffei (UK) (31 October 2006)
HMC chosen to expand pumps manufacture
User Application Article A horizontal machining centre has been chosen to machine CI hydraulic pumps owing to its very fast acceleration, positioning accuracy and reduced cycle times. Brochure Available
News from Heller Machine Tools (31 October 2006)
AC drive system expands into multi-axis usage
Originally for high-performance single-axis applications, an AC drive can now be an integrated modular drives system for single-axis and multi-axis applications.
News from HMK Automation & Drives (31 October 2006)
German Army awards adhesive tapes contract
Advance Tapes International has won a GBP 400,000 contract from the German Army for high specification waterproof cloth tape tapes.
News from Advance Tapes International (31 October 2006)
Electrical steels plant orders gantry crane
Konecranes UK has won the contract to supply Corus with a Konecranes SMD Spacemaker crane for the ORB Electrical Steels facility in South Wales, UK.
News from Konecranes (UK) (31 October 2006)
Precious metals plant orders metallurgical crane
Konecranes UK has won the contract to supply an A8/M8 duty, 25/15 tonne, 17m span LV double girder crane to precious metals refiner, Umicore in Belgium.
News from Konecranes (UK) (31 October 2006)
Podcast Web site to cover Fabtech show action
The Better Process Podcast has begun to post interviews with exhibitors from the FabTech International and AWS Welding show in the USA.
News from Fabricators and Manufacturers Association Intl (31 October 2006)
Improving quality and lowering costs in grinding
The Center for the Worcester Polytechnic Institute Advanced Abrasive Processes' first consortium is aimed at improved quality and lower costs in grinding operations.
News from Service Network (31 October 2006)
Robot palletiser handles filled bags
A cartesian robot palletiser, which is used for palletising filled bags onto manually positioned empty pallets, uses a well proven innovative bag gripper.
News from Chronos Richardson (31 October 2006)
Chain firm acquires German chainmaker
German chain manufacturer Iwis has acquired the chain specialist Flexon, which has holding companies in the UK and the USA as well as sites in France and the Netherlands.
News from Iwis-Flexon (31 October 2006)
Chinese carmakers to compete in Europe - in 2016?
Automotive industry intelligence report predicts that China's carmakers may be ten years away from being competitive in the USA and Europe - but are working on it.
News from Economist Intelligence Unit (31 October 2006)
Long-life gearmotor range extended to 32mm
Gearmotors, which combine high power density with near-silent running, now include 32mm diameter models and comprise a long-life permanent magnet DC motor.
News from Zeitlauf UK (31 October 2006)
Harmonic drives are lightweight and reliable
Technical Background Article Harmonic drives provide very low or even zero backlash, high reduction ratios and an assembly that is lightweight and robustly reliable, writes Graham Mackrell.
News from Harmonic Drive UK (31 October 2006)
Outlet and compactors speed single strand rod mill
A rod outlet and two compactors for a new single strand rod mill will allow it to enter the rod market producing 5.5 to 20mm plain rod and 6 to 16mm ribbed bar at 150tonnes/h.
News from Morgan Construction Company (31 October 2006)
Modernise and automate power press working
Swedish press manufacturer advocates everything from building entirely new factories to breathing 'new life' into existing power press systems using modern automation.
News from AP and T AB, Automation, Press and Tooling (31 October 2006)
Relay combines electronics and load protection
A smaller version of a range of remote controlled, load disconnecting relays provides both electronic relay and electronic over-current protection in a single unit.
News from Aerco (31 October 2006)
Microscopic parts manufacturing centre set up
A multi-million pound facility will enable precision engineers in manufacturing to work to the same micro-scales as those in electronics.
News from MEC, Cardiff University (31 October 2006)
Belting technicians placed 'on call' in UK
A dedicated belt expert - from 50 dedicated belt technicians are on call nationwide - can be onsite to manage a UK users' belting requirements within hours.
News from Habasit Rossi (31 October 2006)
High-volume dispense valve does not drip
A dispense valve for high flow rates and precision fluid control of level-seeking materials offers precise level control for filling operations and dripless valve shut-off.
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering (31 October 2006)
Consultation service offered on automation
A free design consultation service to streamline production is designed to help manufacturers design products that can be assembled more efficiently.
News from Modular Automation International (31 October 2006)
IPTV in clear pictures for quality control
Pixelmetrix IPTV Product Manager, Amit Sood has delivered a technical presentation on "IPTV Quality of Service - The Picture Must Be Clear".
News from Pixelmetrix Corp (31 October 2006)
Motion systems company appoints engineer
British Turntable has strengthened its BTI engineering team with the appointment of Steven Spanner to project engineer for industrial applications.
News from British Turntable Co (31 October 2006)
Protein identification and quantitation software
Thermo Electron has extended its protein identification and quantitation software package with the newly designed BioWorks 3.3.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mass Spectrometry) (31 October 2006)
Phosphene gas detectors approved by DEFRA
User Application Article Analytical Technology (ATi) has received a considerable order for its C16 Portasens gas detectors for delivery via the global association of governments based in New York. Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology (31 October 2006)
Test solutions include flying probe testers
Seica has hired Bernd Hauptmann who has assumed the position of Sales Manager for central Europe, based in Munich.
News from Seica (31 October 2006)
Laboratory quality gets new offices
Velocity11 has announced relocation of its European headquarters to new, larger purpose built offices in the UK.
News from Velocity11 (31 October 2006)
Earnings up for optical engineering firm
Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering has reported strong sales and earnings growth for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2006.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (31 October 2006)
Digital measuring made for dynamic balancing
An extremely accurate, lower priced digital measuring system for virtually any manual one- or two-plane dynamic balancer is simple to operate. Brochure Available
News from Universal Balancing (31 October 2006)
Analogue panel meter includes thermocouple inputs
The CUB5 series now adds two new analogue panel meter models, one for thermocouple inputs and one for DC voltage inputs.
News from Red Lion Controls (31 October 2006)
Principles of rubber bonding taught
A two day course on the principles of rubber bonding will address a variety of bonding mechanisms, including solvent free methods.
News from Smithers Rapra (31 October 2006)
Labelling and auto-identification appointment
Prisymid, a labelling and auto-identification specialist, has announced the appointment of Lee Pearce as its new Marketing Manager, based at the company's headquarters in Wokingham.
News from Prisym ID (31 October 2006)
Support for optical transceiver products
Finisar has announced the opening of a technical support centre in Milan, Italy, to serve its growing customer base in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
News from Finisar Corp (31 October 2006)
Industrial dispenser has quick run module
Integrated Dispensing Systems has introduced the IDS2000 Industrial Dispenser with a Quick Run Module.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (31 October 2006)
Laser mirrors expanded with high energy family
Edmund Optics has expanded its laser mirror line with the introduction of the Tech Spec High Energy Excimer Laser Mirror family.
News from Edmund Optics (31 October 2006)
Power quality tools for three-phase systems
Fluke now offers a complete range of rugged Power Quality tools for three-phase systems, offering a choice of solutions for pinpointing power problems faster. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (31 October 2006)
Agile business conference includes workshop
As an important part of the proceedings at the Agile Business Conference is a standalone workshop - Mapping XP - that explores primary practices in eXtreme Programming.
News from DSDM Consortium (31 October 2006)
High-performance data acquisition solutions
GaGe, worldwide leader in high-performance data acquisition solutions, has introduced new low-priced 802.11 WiFi Testing Systems.
News from Gage Applied Technologies (31 October 2006)
Pharmaceutical seminar highlights particle size
Malvern Instruments is co-sponsoring a complimentary one-day seminar designed to highlight recent technological developments of relevance to the pharmaceutical industry.
News from Malvern Instruments (31 October 2006)
Document anti-counterfeiting solutions
DataLase has presented its groundbreaking anti-counterfeiting solutions at the recent Product and Image Security (PISEC) conference.
News from DataLase (31 October 2006)
Acquisition increases goods ID penetration
Zetes has reached an agreement with Peak Technologies to acquire Peak Technologies' European division.
News from Zetes (31 October 2006)
Sales engineer for membranes firm
Donaldson Membranes, global expert in Tetratex ePTFE filter media, has announced the appointment of Martin Koch as Technical Sales Engineer.
News from Donaldson Membranes (31 October 2006)
Webcasts educate on laboratory integration
Labtronics will be hosting a series of informational webcasts to help educate companies on benefits associated with the laboratory wide integration of instruments, CDS, manual paper-based procedures.
News from Labtronics (31 October 2006)
Performance resistance thermometry bridges
This new series of high performance resistance thermometry bridges is the first on the market available in both AC Bridge and DC measurement formats so offering the ultimate in flexibility.
News from ASL (division of Hartest Precision Instruments) (31 October 2006)
Group for tools and fasteners is recognised
The Specialty Tools and Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) is a not-for-profit educational trade association comprised of distributors, manufacturers, and rep agents.
News from Technology Group International (31 October 2006)
Achieving significant CRM benefits
Achieving bottom-line benefits from the implementation of many of the CRM technology solutions that provide "electronic" connections and profound data analysis
News from Commence Corporation (31 October 2006)
UV and heat curing epoxy resin introduced
UV and heat curing epoxy resin Glob Top has high ionic purity and demonstrates extreme temperature resistance between -40 deg C/+180 deg C and cures in just 2 min under UV.
News from Eurobond Adhesives (31 October 2006)
Magnetic filtered RJ45 modular jacks
Connector and LED specialist GTK has released its new line of magnetic filtered RJ45 modular jacks for high-speed Ethernet data applications. Brochure Available
News from GTK (31 October 2006)
Precision sheet metal fabrications from Latvia
Sajers is a private Latvian company since 1997 with a philosophy of providing high level quality, performance and service.
News from Sajers (31 October 2006)
Special component washing machine makes break
User Application Article A Peterborough-based specialist engineering company has made a clean break with the past by ordering a unique component washing machine from the world's leading surface preparation specialist. Brochure Available
News from Wheelabrator Group (31 October 2006)
M2M Expert Now Available to Encompix Customers
Recently Encompix ETO ERP customers gained access to M2M Expert, Made2Mange Systems' award-winning customers-only Web site.
News from Encompix (31 October 2006)
Japanese use Sescoi's WorkNC CAM most widely
Japanese die and mouldmaker's survey revealed that the most widely used CAM software there was Sescoi's WorkNC and is used by 20% of the survey sample taken.
News from Sescoi International (31 October 2006)
Automated packaging system saves time
User Application Article A decorative laminate worktops producer has moved away from manual pallet strapping to an automated system that saves time, money and manpower.
News from Cyklop UK (31 October 2006)
Expansion for contract electronics operations
Contract Electronics Manufacturer Kingfield Electronics has expanded its operations into adjoining premises.
News from Kingfield Electronics (31 October 2006)
Real-time data integration software
ProcessMonitor Mimosa real-time data integration software using the OpenOandM interoperability standard Brochure Available
News from MatrikonOPC (31 October 2006)
New Options with ERP Software
User Application Article Needed flexibility at several entry points: order entry, purchasing, and shipping, along with the consideration of inventory of their master assemblies in the BOM module
News from SMe Software (31 October 2006)
Change a power press die set in 1 min?
Technical Background Article There is an ongoing debate on the Superfactory web forum concerning Single Minute Exchange of Die and Malcolm Jones, who knew Shigeo Shingo, gives his view.
News from Productivity Europe (31 October 2006)
Ethernet Direct Partners with Catena AS
Ethernet Direct Corporation is cooperating with Catena AS to set up Ethernet Direct's base in Scandinavia region.
News from Ethernet Direct (31 October 2006)
Steel industry consolidation continues apace
Unless a rival bidder emerges soon, Tata Steel seems likely to succeed with its takeover bid for the Corus Group and the acquisition will be a 'giant leap' for the Indian company.
News from MEPS (International) (31 October 2006)
Professional MIG welder made for arduous work
A professional MIG welding power source is principally designed for sheet metalwork and light fabrication applications is a sturdy unit designed to work within tough environments. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (31 October 2006)
3D-models for CAD users
Dosch CAD. Dosch Design offers new product line of 3D-models for CAD users
News from Dosch Design (31 October 2006)
Dosch 3D: Building Interiors
10 very detailed and completely textured buildings including the interior.
News from Dosch Design (31 October 2006)
Subsidies for Students and Senior Citizens
Biscit Introduces Phone and Broadband Subsidies for Students and Senior Citizens
News from BISCit Internet (31 October 2006)
Expanded european hosting options
User Application Article SOnicwall and Easynet agree to offer expanded european hosting options
News from Sonicwall (31 October 2006)
Valuable integration capabilit
User Application Article Extec Screens and Crushers has purchased 13 seats of Autodesk Inventor Professional from Autodesk Value-Added Reseller, Trionics, as it looks to cut design times in an increasingly competitive market.
News from Trionics (31 October 2006)
New Topaz Financials Launched
New Topaz Financials Launched With Advanced Credit Control Functionality
News from Topaz Computer Systems (31 October 2006)
Light reactive welding helmet weighs 602g
Light reactive welding helmets - weighing only 602g - supplied with an integrated normal shade DIN 3.5 and variable shade control from DIN 9-13.
News from Wilkinson Star (31 October 2006)
Centric Software an IBM Business Partner
Service Oriented Architecture Approach Drives Business Agility and Flexibility
News from Centric Software (31 October 2006)
Digi-data announces the T-3000 controller
4 Gb fibre channel RAID disk system includes built-in management software.
News from Digi-Data (31 October 2006)
ETX 3.0 Standard Continues to Gain Support.
Advantech, one of the founding members of ETX, supports ETX 3.0 Community. Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (31 October 2006)
Machining centre has rigid rotary/tilt table
User Application Article Highly-rigid tilting rotary table of a recently-installed 5-axis machining centre enables workpieces, however complex their contours and features, to be completed in one set-up. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (31 October 2006)
Alcan Improves Customer Communications
Alcan Packaging has appointed Lynne Quincey as UK communications manager.
News from Alcan Packaging Cumbria (31 October 2006)
New Film Minimises Vacuum Forming Pack Waste
Borealis has launched Borform, a polyolefin for film-based vacuum forming packaging.
News from Borealis (31 October 2006)
Robot Palletiser Provides More Stable Pallet Loads
Complementing the Chronos Richardson range of bagging systems is a new addition to the company's palletiser range, the RP500 Cartesian Robot Palletiser, which is used for palletising filled bags.
News from Chronos Richardson (31 October 2006)
Filter cartridges cut operating costs
A range of filter cartridges is designed to help engineers make significant reductions in installation, maintenance and operating costs. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (31 October 2006)
Seminars Reveal Business Secrets For Success
Printyorkshire and the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF) have responded to the challenge set by the industry to reveal the secrets of successful business.
News from PrintYorkshire (31 October 2006)
Container Filling And Lidding System Does Not Clog
User Application Article Packaging Automation believes it will be able to increase its presence in non-food markets with the introduction of its enhanced Starwheel machine.
News from Packaging Automation (31 October 2006)
Ink Dispensing Systems Provide Colour Accuracy
Sun Chemical, in partnership with GSE Dispensing, has launched an automatic ink-dispensing system, enabling users of relatively low ink volumes to deliver colour accuracy.
News from Sun Chemical Europe (31 October 2006)
SMC actuators are the ultimate
SMC Corporation, the world's largest manufacturer of pneumatic automation products, has announced the expansion of the MQ Series Metal Seal Cylinders.
News from SMC Corporation of America (31 October 2006)
Firstsight introduces label verification system
Firstsight Vision has announced the availability of iLabel, a completely pre-packaged label verification system from ipd, designed to simplify the use of machine vision in industrial applications. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (31 October 2006)
Precision positioning stage works to 240mm/s
PCI-card-driven, high-speed voice coil positioning stages provide up to 20mm (0.8in) of travel and resolution to 100nm for precise motion control usage. Brochure Available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) (30 October 2006)
Communications key for team building
Coming a respectable 34th out of the 65 teams who entered, Panduit can be proud of its first outing in the Cisco Euro Challenge.
News from Panduit (30 October 2006)
Development staged for tooling systems firm
ATS Automation Tooling Systems has announced that its Automation Systems Group (ASG) has completed the next step in its North American organisational development initiative.
News from ATS Automation Tooling Systems (30 October 2006)
Cylindrical grinding machine finishes in one pass
The new ShapeSmart NP4 by Rollomatic is a reinforced version of the existing CNC148P4 cylindrical grinding machine with a patented method of rough and finish grinding in one pass.
News from Rollomatic (30 October 2006)
High efficiency drives and motors save money
User Application Article A package supplied by Grants is providing Crisp Maltings with energy savings of 40,000 pounds sterling a year on the operation of two, 2-metre diameter drying fans.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) (30 October 2006)
Laser machining processes thicker materials
The need to process materials whose thickness is outside the scope of its current manufacturing plant was the main reason why Beakbane investing in its new Trumpf L3030 2D laser-machining centre. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (30 October 2006)
More service and support for cutter customers
WNT (UK) has recruited eight new technical sales engineers and created four new sales areas to accommodate them. Brochure Available
News from WNT (UK) (30 October 2006)
Rewinder for printed media rolls saves time
Citizen Systems Europe has launched the CLP MediaWinder, a device which automatically re-winds printed rolls of media. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Systems Europe (30 October 2006)
Access wider HSE documents range on-line
Numerous news items and articles published in the Pilz Safety Update email newsletter and on the Pilzsupport website have referred to documents from the HSE (Health and Safety Executive).
News from Pilz Automation Technology (30 October 2006)
Finite element analysis, multibody system dynamics
NAFEMS, The International Association for the Engineering Analysis Community, has announced the "Symposium on the Integration of Analysis in Product Design".
News from NAFEMS (30 October 2006)
Low VOC Prepwipes and Prep Cleaner liquid
From January 1st 2007 all products used within the Automotive Refinshing Market must be labelled with the details of their Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content. Brochure Available
News from Mykal Industries (30 October 2006)
Plastics engineering staff gain with assistant
ZL engineering plastics has announced that Carol P Brown has joined its Peekskill, NY team as Administrative Sales Assistant.
News from ZL engineering plastics inc. (30 October 2006)
Machine tool specialist bought by management
The Directors of Leamington-based machine tool specialist, Mills Manufacturing Technology, have successfully completed the management buy-out of the company which was first established in 1998.
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology (30 October 2006)
Future of UK automotive industry - seminar
An open invitation to members and non-members of the GTMA to hear about the opportunities for business in the automotive sector is being staged at a special seminar.
News from Productivity Partnerships (30 October 2006)
Show visitors can win a watch
Visitors to Productivity Partnerships, being staged at 600 Centre will have the chance to win one of the latest Citizen watches in a free draw.
News from Productivity Partnerships (30 October 2006)
Lead free pliable electrical conduit
Lead based pliable electrical conduit systems have become obsolete under the new RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Directive, which outlaws the use of lead. Brochure Available
News from Kopex International (30 October 2006)
16.5% reduction in electricity consumption, costs
User Application Article The Hilton Hotel Group is looking to radically reduce its ever mounting energy bills, reduce its carbon emissions and protect its entire electronic infrastructure from transients.
News from Powerperfector (30 October 2006)
Automation guidelines on packaging machinery
Omac Packaging Working Group (OPW) will highlight the business value of implementing its industry automation guidelines on Packaging machinery at the upcoming Pack Expo.
News from OMAC (30 October 2006)
Oftware for yacht racing
Adrena of France is releasing two performance software packages for yacht racing
News from Adrena (30 October 2006)
400-500 CAD downloads per month
User Application Article Techno significantly increases revenue with inclusion of CAD downloads
News from Catalog Data Solutions (CDS) (30 October 2006)
Unlocking the true potential of ERP and MRP
The Marco Group claim that their innovative and ground breaking TRAC-IT MES factory floor software suite is unlocking the real power of ERP and adding value to MRP.
News from Marco MES (30 October 2006)
Shoulder milling at the next level
Ceratizit has taken this classic cutter design and moved the square shoulder mill to the next level of high productivity
News from Ceratizit UK (30 October 2006)
ZL 1100 Meets 3-A Dairy Requirements
ZL engineering plastics is pleased to announce its ZL 1100 natural cast nylon 6 stock shapes have met the stringent requirements of the 3-A Sanitary Standard.
News from ZL engineering plastics inc. (30 October 2006)
Extensive line of stem-mounted brushes
Weiler Corporation offers its line of Stem-Mounted brushes for a variety of applications, including cleaning and finishing recessed areas or internal diameters; die, mold and tool cleaning
News from Weiler Corporation (30 October 2006)
Gates PolyChain cuts costs, saves energy
Companies switching to PolyChain timing belts could cut energy cost by circa 10% over three years, according to BSL Brammer
News from Brammer (30 October 2006)
Deloitte announces the Caribbean/Bermuda cluster
Six Deloitte member firms join forces to enhance clients' service
News from Deloitte & Touche (30 October 2006)
QuickSwitch makes the running in pipe extrusion
Changing pipe dimensions on the fly saves costs and boosts flexibility
News from Krauss-Maffei (UK) (30 October 2006)
Helping cut power consumption in extrusion
The cost of electricity for industrial consumers in Europe has surged in recent years.
News from Krauss-Maffei (UK) (30 October 2006)
Floor coating proves favourite for new premises
User Application Article One of Firwood's most popular products, Firaqua 2700 - Water borne two pack epoxy floor seal, proved to be the preferred floor coating choice for a local organisation.
News from Firwood Paints Ltd (30 October 2006)
Breakers that do more
Technical Background Article The primary role of MCCBs is circuit protection, but the latest products can do much more, says John Towersey, Technical Director of Moeller Electric.
News from Moeller Electric (30 October 2006)
Instant Green Strength Eliminates Hold Time
Revolutionary sealant technology from RW Greeff combines silicone performance with hotmelt productivity
News from Greeff (30 October 2006)
Add definition to dry-offset printing
Laser engraving system is designed for the printing of containers for spreads, fats and edible oils, allowing greater definition in the detail of dry-offset printed images.
News from RPC Group (30 October 2006)
Racor fuel filter primer pump
The Racor Filtration Division of Parker Hannifin has introduced its award winning Racor Fuel Filter Primer Pump to provide high efficiency remote electronic fuel re-priming of filters. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (30 October 2006)
UK machine tool builder relocates office
UK machine tool builder, Yamazaki Mazak UK, has relocated its Northern Area office to larger and more convenient premises in Haydock, Lancashire.
News from Yamazaki Mazak Optonics Europe (30 October 2006)
Houghton take on new service engineer
Houghton has recently recruited a new Service Engineer in the North of England to meet the service needs of their customers in the region more effectively.
News from Houghton Plc (30 October 2006)
Motion control in civil engineering
Technical Background Article Bernard Lawton, Senior Business Development Engineer at THK, looks at the potential for linear motion guides in civil engineering projects
News from THK UK (30 October 2006)
Packing efficiency benefits supermarket