News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 5 November
to Saturday 11 November 2006
SAP makes strategic investment in Visiprise
Companies to co-innovate solutions for discrete manufacturing.
News from Visiprise (10 November 2006)
Brisbane water selects Bentley's WaterGEMS
User Application Article Brisbane water selects Bentley's WaterGEMS V8 XM edition for modeling speed, ease of use, and fire flow analysis Brochure Available
News from Bentley Systems (10 November 2006)
Wide- ranging monitoring system
User Application Article Citect Nexa facilities software chosen for new wide- ranging monitoring system covering multi-occupancy buildings in London borough Brochure Available
News from Citect (10 November 2006)
Katun performance colour toner
Katun performance color toner for use in Ricoh Aficio 2228C/2232C/2238C colour digital copier/printers
News from Katun UK (10 November 2006)
Strong revenue growth and profitability
Q3 2006 revenues up 58% on Q3 2005 to reach a new all-time high of EUR 53.1 million
News from Adva Optical Networking (10 November 2006)
A Revolution in 3D Design
Power Nurbs 2.0 facilitates construction of even the most complex geometry
News from nPower Software (10 November 2006)
'Common sense' raises manufacturing efficiency
Technical Background Article Common sense was also the inspiration behind Renishaw's Stonehouse machining facility, which has a simplicity and pragmatism that is still uncommon amongst western manufacturers. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (10 November 2006)
Preventive monitoring for digital IP TV
Pixelmetrix, the global expert in Preventive Monitoring for digital television networks, demonstrated its sturdy, multi-stream IPTV generator, DVStorIP-Gen, at TelcoTV 2006 in Dallas, Texas.
News from Pixelmetrix Corp (10 November 2006)
Vision partnership programme expands
Sony Europe has announced that the Sony Vision Network has expanded to include two new members.
News from Sony Europe - Image Sensing Solutions (10 November 2006)
Analysis based on UV-Visible spectrophotometer
User Application Article LandI Maritime has developed an analysis system based upon a UV-Visible spectrophotometer from WPA which enables vessels to accurately monitor tank cleaning preparation.
News from WPA (10 November 2006)
Seminar for document design strategy
Xplor International has announced that Kevin Craine will host a day-long course titled after his popular book, "Designing a Document Strategy".
News from Xplor International (10 November 2006)
Portable CMM for tooling at Airbus factory
User Application Article The Broughton site of Airbus relies on 7 Leica Laser Trackers to perform recertification and modification jobs.
News from Leica Geosystems AG (10 November 2006)
Scanner and probes for body-in-white inspection
User Application Article The first thing you'd notice while walking up and down the seemingly endless corridors of DaimlerChrysler's sleek, ultra-modern Bremen plant is the almost complete absence of people.
News from Leica Geosystems AG (10 November 2006)
Intelligent IP operator console
Intuition 1000 helps organisations improve customer communications
News from Datapulse (10 November 2006)
PTP for use with standard network cards
Software-only solution synchronizes distributed devices with high accuracy and eliminates the need for additional hardware
News from Real-Time Systems (10 November 2006)
Central European purchasing power
User Application Article Tesco has selected Enabler Wipro as its integration partner to build centralised purchasing systems for its growing business in central Europe.
News from Enabler Wipro (10 November 2006)
Global development centre for Nissan
User Application Article 750-seat / 50,000-square-foot development centre established in Chennai, India
News from Satyam Computer Services (10 November 2006)
Global development centre in Delhi
One of New York's leading IT services firm expands offshore facilities, to position itself for next stage of business growth
News from Amtex Systems (10 November 2006)
Ball bearing slides to be sold in Germany
Accuride has entered into a partnership, in which Maedler will distribute Accuride's Quickship range of ball bearing slides to the general industrial market throughout Germany.
News from Accuride International (10 November 2006)
White Papers answer automation questions
A series of technical documents or 'white papers' and case studies will be of benefit to specifiers and users of digital motion control and distributed servo systems.
News from LG Motion (10 November 2006)
Aluminium hydraulic cylinders are lightweight
A lightweight aluminium alternative to steel hydraulic cylinders are now available in weights as low as one-third of that of their steel counterparts.
News from Shaw Hydraulics (10 November 2006)
Mould manufacturing to be predictable
Mould manufacturing to be predictable The development of a predictive mould design and manufacturing system will reduce throughput times and increase right-first-time production.
News from GTMA (10 November 2006)
Product removes dust from electronics/electrics
Product removes dust and airborne contamination from very delicate and inaccessible areas of electrical and electronic equipment.
News from Electrolube (10 November 2006)
Power press dies changed in 5-10 min
An automated quick die change system fitted to automotive supplier's power presses allows it to complete its die change process in five to ten minutes.
News from Serapid (10 November 2006)
Quick-change die system ups press efficiency
User Application Article Japanese automotive supplier, in expanding its power press plant, is implementing a quick-change die system to maximize efficiency speed production.
News from Serapid (10 November 2006)
Software reduces furniture materials wastage
Advanced software tools for high speed and cleaner CNC nesting allows furniture manufacturers to increase the optimisation of sheet material and reduce wastage.
News from Cruing (UK) (10 November 2006)
Workstations help reduce assembly lines space
User Application Article Leading central heating boiler manufacturer has reduced floor space occupied by two assembly lines by 33% by switching to modular workstations and lineside storage.
News from Tube and Bracket Company (10 November 2006)
Costs reducing robot handles poppadums
An installed robotic system that can pick up a poppadum without breaking it is significantly reducing labour costs over three shifts and increases production capacity. Brochure Available
News from RTS Flexible Systems (10 November 2006)
MetalAsia metalworking exhibitor numbers increase
MTA MetalAsia 2007 (Singapore) organizers see increase in number of exhibitors planning to showcase high precision exhibits at South East Asias key exhibition.
News from Overseas Exhibition Services (10 November 2006)
Packaging film wraps at higher speeds
CorTuff film increases product efficiencies because it has been engineered to perform at higher speeds and conforms to products better than other heavy-gauge films. Brochure Available
News from Sealed Air (10 November 2006)
SS overbraided conduit is ultra-flexible
An ultra-flexible stainless steel overbraided electrical conduit offers enhanced fire hazard protection and EMI screening characteristics. Brochure Available
News from Kopex International (10 November 2006)
Integrated weighing, bagging system is low-cost
A low cost, integrated weighing and bagging system is designed for start-up operations and low volume producers with small batch requirements and small budgets.
News from Easiweigh (10 November 2006)
5-axis CAD/CAMspeeds machine tool set-ups
A 5-axis CAD/CAM system provides UK manufacturers and ithe Motorsport industry with faster machine tool set-ups and increased productivity.
News from Open Mind Technologies UK (10 November 2006)
Losing control of compliance systems budgets
Survey suggests future boardroom conflict as IT departments are challenged over control of compliance systems budgets by new internal regulatory watchdogs.
News from Achiever Business Solutions (10 November 2006)
Key Technology introduces G6 upgrade program
Key Technology introduces the G6 Upgrade Program for select non-Key brand sorters
News from Key Technology (10 November 2006)
Arco sponsors successful youth project
Grimsby youths scoop top prize at Humberside Police Lifestyle Community Project ceremony.
News from Arco (10 November 2006)
Pressure sensors for long lasting service
The Grundfos direct sensors range of pressure sensors have been developed for long lasting service on boilers, heating and other water management systems.
News from SensorsOne ( 9 November 2006)
Determination of of cations in denatured ethanol
Technical Background Article An article from Metrohm describes a simple ion chromatography methodology to determine a number of cations in pure 200 proof denatured ethanol. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 9 November 2006)
Automatic analysis of water samples
With the new TitrIC from Metrohm one can now analyse water samples fully automatically at the push of a button. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 9 November 2006)
Tensile force tester used continuously
User Application Article A tensile force tester has been used continuously on the production line for over 8 years at Owen Mumford, UK-based designer and manufacturer of blood glucose monitoring and control devices. Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin ( 9 November 2006)
Wireless sub-metering monitoring components
LEM has launched the Wi-LEM (Wireless Local Energy Meter) family of components, a solution that allows electricity consumption to be monitored and reduced.
News from LEM UK ( 9 November 2006)
Panel mount temperature monitors
Latching setpoint relays are now available on the panel mount temperature monitors available from Amalgamated Instrument.
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co ( 9 November 2006)
Monitor relays offer configurable functions
The setpoint relays in monitors from Amalgamated Instrument offer intuitive and easily configurable "trailing alarm" functions.
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co ( 9 November 2006)
Remote head waterproof camera system
Wilco Imaging, a supplier of advanced imaging products and solutions, offers the revolutionary new camera system from Elmo, the remote head SUV-Cam.
News from Wilco Imaging ( 9 November 2006)
Contract development and manufacture expanded
QuEST has announced the expansion into aerospace manufacturing through a fully owned subsidiary, QuEST Machining and Manufacturing to provide precision machined components.
News from QuEST ( 9 November 2006)
CAM offers most suitable machining processes
CAM software is believed to be the only one on the market, which is able to machine all parts by offering the most suitable machining process.
News from Missler Software ( 9 November 2006)
TopSolid design contest 2006
There's still time left to enter the TopSolid design contest 2006.
News from Missler Software ( 9 November 2006)
Electronics manufacturers represented
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) represents more than 2,500 corporate members involved in the manufacturing and distribution of electronics products. Brochure Available
News from SGS ( 9 November 2006)
New wood reseller in Australia
Missler Software has recently signed a new wood reseller in Brisbane, Australia.
News from Missler Software ( 9 November 2006)
Program CNC machine tools on the shop floor
CAD/CAM software for the design and CNC machining of mechanical parts in milling, turning and wire electroerosion is designed for use directly on the shop floor.
News from Missler Software ( 9 November 2006)
Important time gains thanks to TopSolid
User Application Article US mould and die shop has realised impoirtant time savings, thanks to CAM software that manages tapered cutters and 5-axis machining and guarantees automatic parts updating.
News from Missler Software ( 9 November 2006)
Virtual Appliance on VMware
The only traffic management solution available as a virtual appliance on VMware's ESX Server 3 datacentre infrastructure
News from Zeus Technology ( 9 November 2006)
CenitDesktop and Chiron Werke partnership
CenitDesktop has formed a strategic alliance with machine tool supplier Chiron Werke UK. Brochure Available
News from Desktop Engineering ( 9 November 2006)
Latest CAD/CAM and DNC technology
EdgeCAM V11.0 and EdgeCAM DNC to be demonstrated at 600 centre in Shepshed, near Loughborough on 14th-16th November
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems ( 9 November 2006)
Efacs ERP is just the vehicle for Kings
User Application Article King chose Efacs from Exel Computer Systems because it was the only system on the market capable of growing as the business expanded and flexible enough to be adapted
News from Exel Computer Systems ( 9 November 2006)
3D CAD downloads drive supplier selection
79% of J W Winco Users Judged availability of 3D CAD Model Downloads Important in their Selection of a Supplier.
News from Catalog Data Solutions (CDS) ( 9 November 2006)
HyperMILL in pole position for autoSport
At AutoSport 2007 Open Mind Technologies will be demonstrating its technology leading 5-axis CAD/CAM system hyperMILL.
News from Open Mind Technologies UK ( 9 November 2006)
Zeus offers service oriented infrastructure
Zeus Technology and Egenera announced an alliance to offer a fully agile application infrastructure by combining Zeus Extensible Traffic Manager (ZXTM) and the Egenera BladeFrame system.
News from Zeus Technology ( 9 November 2006)
PCI express chipset for Via processor platforms
Via CN800 IGP chipset offers PCI Express and DDR2 support and combines with the Via C7-D Processor for the ideal platform for desktop solutions.
News from VIA Technologies ( 9 November 2006)
SteelEye expands Windows offerings
SteelEye brings high availability for 64bit Windows, Exchange 2007, Microsoft Virtual Server; industry's fastest WAN replication offering
News from SteelEye Technology ( 9 November 2006)
Simple embedded design
New NI CompactRIO controller combines companies' technologies to advance graphical system design. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 9 November 2006)
Heat exchanger benefits from welding technique
Carr's Welding Technologies have developed a welding procedure for the manufacture of a flat heat exchanger for A K Industries .
News from Carr's Welding Technologies ( 9 November 2006)
Strategic Investment in Visiprise
SAP and Visiprise to co-innovate solutions for discrete manufacturing.
News from SAP ( 9 November 2006)
Safety tags printed on demand
New industrial tag stock simplifies safety and identification tags.
News from Graphic Products ( 9 November 2006)
Battery acid spillkits launched
Fosse Liquitrol has launched an effective protection against battery acid spills.
News from Fosse Liquitrol ( 9 November 2006)
Meeting environmental standards for clean water
Fosse Liquitrol launches secret weapon in increasing the effectiveness of your Oil : Water Separator by reducing oil content by up to 6 kg per week.
News from Fosse Liquitrol ( 9 November 2006)
Microsoft's midsize business vision comes alive
To address the unique needs of midsize businesses, Microsoft delivers new solutions, tools and services for its customers and partners worldwide.
News from Microsoft ( 8 November 2006)
Microsoft on reducing environmental impact
Microsoft discusses how companies are turning to business management software to unlock the "convenient truth" that can drive their environmental initiatives.
News from Microsoft Dynamics ( 8 November 2006)
CRM for 2007 Microsoft Office System
Microsoft delivers powerful new user experience for better sales, marketing and service and introduces new licensing options for Microsoft CRM
News from Microsoft Dynamics ( 8 November 2006)
Waterjet profiler offers versatile cutting
Water jet cutting and profiling machine s ideal for high-production, high-speed cutting, as well as the low production rates and high job variations.
News from Flow Europe ( 8 November 2006)
Dynamic waterjet system cuts accurate parts
An innovative dynamic waterjet system with active tolerance control produces more accurate parts at significantly higher cutting speeds than parts cut with a conventional waterjet.
News from Flow Europe ( 8 November 2006)
Contour follower avoids waterjet collisions
Height and collision sensor for waterjet and other cutting processes increases efficiency and accuracy by maintaining optimal cutting distances and preventing cutting head impacts.
News from Flow Europe ( 8 November 2006)
Waterjet software adjusts cutting automatically
Waterjet cutting control software automatically adjusts for cutting speed and material thickness and can improve cycle time performance up to 35% and optimise cutting speeds.
News from Flow Europe ( 8 November 2006)
Internet for industrial equipment
eDindus is a customisable communications terminal for connecting industrial equipment to the Internet over GPRS, PSTN (V90 ISP) and Ethernet networks.
News from eDevice ( 8 November 2006)
Nuances of the engineer-to-order ERP market
Technical Background Article ETO companies typically have distinct characteristics about the way they conduct business that differentiate them from discrete or repetitive manufacturers
News from Encompix ( 8 November 2006)
Low cost, fieldbus and I/O expansion modules
Vipa's new ECOnomical PLC modules and accessories keep costs down for smaller and simpler automation systems Brochure Available
News from Vipa UK ( 8 November 2006)
Welder's helmet allows reading of machine displays
Latest welder's helmet overcomes the problem of having to raise the helmet to read machine displays, as they can be read directly through the shade cartridge.
News from Optrel (Switzerland) ( 8 November 2006)
Reverse engineering software
With the ability to import captured data from any digitizing source, robotic, mechanical or optical, ReEng Advanced is braking down the borders between STL and surface/solid modelling.
News from ForeGone Solutions ( 8 November 2006)
Establishing welding process documentation
Innovative product increases efficiency in training about and quality assurance of welded seams by improving the documentation through generating visual solutions.
News from Optrel (Switzerland) ( 8 November 2006)
Multi-purpose press offers more flexibility
A multi-purpose hydraulic press features increased flexibility, higher availability and improved ease of service and performs drawing, embossing and general presswork.
News from AP and T AB, Automation, Press and Tooling ( 8 November 2006)
Design award for Tata Interactive Systems
Tata Interactive Systems is one of only eight organisations in the world to be awarded one of this year's Performance Centred Design (PCD) Awards.
News from TATA Interactive Systems ( 8 November 2006)
Water separator reduces oil content up to 6kg/week
Digestion of oil by bacteria can reduce the oil content of separators by up to 6kg of oil/week thus massively increasing the separators' effectiveness and reducing costs of their clean out.
News from Fosse Liquitrol ( 8 November 2006)
Avoid battery acid spillage injuries
Concerned about the effectiveness of a conventional chemical spillkit, battery acid spillkits provide for the rapid neutralisation of the spilled battery acid.
News from Fosse Liquitrol ( 8 November 2006)
Collaboration to produce e-learning materials
Learning Light and the North of England Inward Investment Agency are collaborating to promote the UK's capacity to produce top quality bespoke e-learning materials
News from Learning Light ( 8 November 2006)
Test data management tool for developers
User Application Article Datamaker provides significant time savings and cost savings for large organisations and enterprises where test data generation must be performed
News from Grid-Tools Limited ( 8 November 2006)
Woodworking machining centres win orders at show
Masterwood (UK) reports from the W6 Working with Wood exhibition, taking orders worth around GBP 700,000 for its CNC machining centres and specialist software.
News from Masterwood (UK) ( 8 November 2006)
Emerson and OSIsoft Continue Successful Alliance
Agreement incorporates OSIsoft's market-leading PI System into Emerson's Automation Management Projects, enabling improved operational decisions.
News from Emerson Process Management ( 8 November 2006)
Woodworking panel saws gain show orders
Striebig UK agent, T M Machinery Sales, was more than delighted with its appearance at the first W6 Working with Wood show having sold machines off its stand.
News from T M Machinery Sales ( 8 November 2006)
SolidWorks / DriveWorks web cast
SolidWorks sponsored webcast is a great opportunity to hear a live interview with a US engineering company that has moved from 2D to SolidWorks and DriveWorks
News from DriveWorks ( 8 November 2006)
Woodworking tooling supplier delighted at show
Trevor Barnes, a director of PCD tool makers, Cruing (UK), said he was more than delighted with the results of the company's attendance at W6 Working with Wood at the NEC, Birmingham, UK.
News from Cruing (UK) ( 8 November 2006)
New Standard for On-Demand Spend Management
Latest release of multi-tenant offerings enables companies to accelerate results by driving greater visibility, active compliance, and rapid adoption.
News from Ariba ( 8 November 2006)
Safety PLC module is compact
A new double sized safety PLC system module s available either with bus connection (B 46-6) or as a stand alone unit (S46-6).
News from Jokab Safety UK ( 8 November 2006)
Free CAD viewer added to PC-based DRO system
The PC2DRO+ software of the DigiBall DRO system now includes a powerful 2-D CAD viewer that also displays axis readings on the same screen to increase operator productivity.
News from DigiBall Division of L R Petrie ( 8 November 2006)
Altech standardizes on 3D design environment
User Application Article Ongoing investment in technology keeps supplier of labeling machines on cutting edge of market
News from CoCreate Software ( 8 November 2006)
Compliance and retention-awareness low in UK
Technical Background Article UK companies more reluctant than US companies to explore new storage solutions
News from BridgeHead Software ( 8 November 2006)
Downloadable CAD models boost revenue
Catalog Data Solutions announces 50% growth and sees online CAD model download market gaining momentum
News from Catalog Data Solutions (CDS) ( 8 November 2006)
Mathematical tools for designers
Geomate introduces InventBetter Suite 2007 - a collection of robust programs that deliver answers to wide range of design and engineering challenges with unprecedented ease, speed, and accuracy.
News from Geomate ( 8 November 2006)
Vehicle testing modules stabilised at 28v
HBM has introduced the new NT650 and NT651 power packs to stabilize the on-board voltage of its MGCsplit vehicle testing modules at 28V within a permissible range of 10 and 58V. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK ( 8 November 2006)
Disposable sampling system for bioreactors
Cellexus Biosystems, will preview its new device for taking samples from bioreactors at the IBC BioProcess conference, which starts today in San Francisco.
News from Cellexus Biosystems ( 8 November 2006)
Four-axis dro for turning and milling applications
The new Anilam Wizard 1000 DRO is a two- to four-axis fully programmable unit for milling and turning applications that is more powerful but easier to use.
News from ACI (UK) ( 8 November 2006)
Phased array ultrasonic immersion transducers
A range of phased array ultrasonic immersion transducers, optimally matched for use with the company's phased array flaw detection equipment, is now available from GE Inspection Technologies.
News from GE Inspection Technologies ( 8 November 2006)
Universal hardness tester features printer
CV Instrument, the rapidly growing material testing arm of the Bowers Metrology Group, have recently launched their advanced TH-160 universal hardness tester, featuring an integrated printer.
News from Bowers Metrology UK ( 8 November 2006)
Photon counter is bench mounted
SUI (formerly Sensors Unlimited) part of Goodrich, a pioneer of shortwave infrared (SWIR) imaging sensors and near-infrared camera systems, has introduced the new SU-02-SPC NIR Photon Counter.
News from Sensors Unlimited ( 8 November 2006)
Position transducers help ensure wing stability
User Application Article Thanks to a California company called NextGen Aeronautics, what once sounded like something from the mind of George Lucas or Steven Spielberg is now a reality.
News from SpaceAge Control ( 8 November 2006)
Position transducer data aids birthing Solutions
User Application Article At Johns Hopkins University's Department of Biomedical Engineering, SpaceAge Control position transducers are helping to save lives.
News from SpaceAge Control ( 8 November 2006)
Position transducers help beak land speed record
User Application Article The north american eagle landspeed project uses spaceage control products to help break the landspeed record.
News from SpaceAge Control ( 8 November 2006)
High performance industrial laser diode purchase
StockerYale, a leading independent provider of photonic-based products, has announced that it has acquired privately held Photonic Products . Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products ( 8 November 2006)
Accurate measurement of process control humidity
Coating processes are widely used in the pharmaceutical and confectionary industries for tablets, pills and sweets. Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments ( 8 November 2006)
Professional CAD software part of CMM offering
Following a period of extensive product development, the largest UK owned Coordinate Measuring Machine manufacturer, Aberlink has launched its own, high quality, professional CAD Software.
News from Aberlink ( 8 November 2006)
Precision spindle error analyser updated
The Lion Precision Spindle Error analyser, an industry standard for nearly ten years, has been updated with added capability and automated configuration.
News from Lion Precision ( 8 November 2006)
Vibration spectrum analysers for diagnostics
Datastick Systems has introduced the VSA-1214 and VSA-1215 Vibration Spectrum analysers and its new-generation PDA-based vibration data collectors.
News from Datastick Systems ( 8 November 2006)
Carton Erecting Machine Meets New Order Demands
Jimminson Packaging Services, the Nottingham (UK) carton trade finishing house, has taken delivery of a further Heiber + Schroder CE 850-2 conical carton erecting machine.
News from Graphic West Packaging Machinery ( 8 November 2006)
Access platforms for Rolls Royce
User Application Article Rolls Royce is using a specially developed AIRdeck access platform from Planet Platforms in the UK.
News from Planet Platforms ( 8 November 2006)
Safe working at height
Technical Background Article Staying on the right side of working at heights legislation in Australia by Carl Sachs.
News from Workplace Access & Safety ( 8 November 2006)
Guard rails for safety at height
Technical Background Article Fall prevention - guard rails vs. roof anchors by Carl Sachs
News from Workplace Access & Safety ( 8 November 2006)
PSTN Access over a DSL Infrastructure
User Application Article Ventelo 'makes history' by using TDM Pseudowire Solution to Replace Expensive Leased Lines.
News from RAD Data Communications ( 7 November 2006)
Test bench documents torque wrench results
Even though mechanical torque wrenches have some slight disadvantages compared to digital wrenches, they are still widely used in production environments. Brochure Available
News from Crane Electronics ( 7 November 2006)
Renishaw sets up metrology base in South China
Renishaw has opened a Guangzhou branch office of its wholly owned subsidiary in Shanghai to support its rapidly expanding customer base in South China. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 7 November 2006)
Two free seminars for LIMS users in Scandinavia
Thermo Electron has scheduled two free seminars for LIMS users and prospective customers in Sweden and Norway. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics ( 7 November 2006)
Portable infrared analyser for oil in water
The InfraCal TOG/TPH analysers, manufactured by Wilks Enterprise were specifically designed for easy, on-site infrared analysis of total oil and grease. Brochure Available
News from Wilks Enterprise ( 7 November 2006)
Miniature fibre optic spectrometer fits in palm
Ocean Optics has launched its next-generation, miniature fibre optic spectrometer.
News from Ocean Optics ( 7 November 2006)
Thermoformed tubing assemblies right for analysis
Tight spaces in analytical instruments can often make it difficult to maintain consistent fluid paths in regular tubing.
News from Diba Industries ( 7 November 2006)
Multi component analyser has large spectral range
Aspectrics, the innovator of patented Encoded Photometric Infrared (EP-IR) spectroscopy technology, has announced the launch of its new Encoded Photometric Near Infrared (EP-NIR) analyser. Brochure Available
News from Aspectrics ( 7 November 2006)
Membrane product range guide is online
Italian customers can now log on to Donaldson Membranes' comprehensive product guide.
News from Donaldson Membranes ( 7 November 2006)
Impact indicator has time and stamp feature
Lamerholm Electronics has announced the new Mag 2000 impact indicator - now available with a date and time stamping feature. Brochure Available
News from Lamerholm Electronics ( 7 November 2006)
Disinfection system incorporates UV-C sensor
The new Dulcodes R UV disinfection system from ProMinent Fluid Controls is ideally suited for the disinfection of drinking and process water.
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) ( 7 November 2006)
Machine vision checks tile quality and texture
User Application Article Ceric Automation in France found itself faced with the challenge of implementing a robust and reliable solution checking tiles for one of their clients. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK ( 7 November 2006)
Probe needle inspection with motion and vision
User Application Article Point Technologies has recently applied motion and vision to a new area in the semiconductor industry: probe needle inspection. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK ( 7 November 2006)
Support for evaluation kits with validation
Kozio has announced support for Applied Micro Circuit's new PowerPC 440SPe Katmai, 440EPx Sequoia, 440GRx Rainier and 440GX Taishan Evaluation Kits.
News from Kozio ( 7 November 2006)
Linear encoder for repeatable position feedback
The rugged LN linear encoder provides fast, accurate and repeatable position feedback for a wide range of motion control applications.
News from BEI Industrial Encoder Division ( 7 November 2006)
Improved resolution for particle separation
Wyatt Technology has introduces its Eclipse separation system.
News from Wyatt Technology ( 7 November 2006)
Robust budget pH meter is made to last
With its modern housing, the 827 pH lab continues Metrohm's 60 years old tradition as manufacturer of reliable high-precision pH meters that are made to last. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 7 November 2006)
Channel fading for mobile protocol test system
Aeroflex has announced that it has added a radio channel fading capability to its highly successful 6401 AIME 3G mobile protocol test system.
News from Aeroflex ( 7 November 2006)
Subcontractor technical manager gets 25 years
Technical manager Richard Simmons is celebrating 25 years' service with APT Leicester - leading supplier of high precision turned components and intricate prismatic parts.
News from APT Leicester (Automatic Precision Turning) ( 7 November 2006)
Fast, flexible vector signal analyser for wireless
Keithley Instruments has introduced the Model 2810 RF Vector Signal analyser, optimised for automated testing of wireless devices and transmitter circuits. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments ( 7 November 2006)
Safety terminal for testing power supply
TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) has introduced a new safety terminal for the company's range of laboratory power supplies.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 7 November 2006)
Wound product contractor gets China auto business
Ampohm, which is part of the GSPK group of companies, has forged a new trading relationship with a significant automotive manufacturer located in the Shenzhen area of China.
News from Ampohm Wound Products ( 7 November 2006)
Silver celebrations for engineering subcontractor
A Staffordshire engineering firm is to celebrate its 25th anniversary in style - with a birthday bash for its employees and customers.
News from Staffordshire Precision Engineering ( 7 November 2006)
Power conversion circuits back on NASDAQ
Power Integrations has announced that its shares will resume trading on the Nasdaq Global Market at the open of business on October 30, under the ticker symbol POWI. Brochure Available
News from Power Integrations ( 7 November 2006)
Icem co-sponsors auto show design challenge
Los Angeles design studios compete to create the environmentally sustainable vehicle of the future.
News from ICEM ( 7 November 2006)
Fast 50 company award for Geomagic
Industry-leading software and services help Geomagic become one of the Triangle's fastest-growing private companies.
News from Geomagic ( 7 November 2006)
Simpler, faster and more agile supply chain
The Wesupply Electronic Trading Network allows companies to trade with all their partners in the chain regardless of data format and connection Brochure Available
News from WeSupply.com ( 7 November 2006)
RFID networking forum sponsored by Printronix
Printronix continues to be at the forefront of the RFID printing/-encoding market.
News from Printronix ( 7 November 2006)
Communication IC simulation
New version of Nexxim expands simulation capabilities of communication ICs and high-speed designs
News from Ansoft Europe ( 7 November 2006)
Memory card for harsh environments
Memory Corp launches tough memory card solution for harsh industrial environments
News from Memory Corporation UK ( 7 November 2006)
Manufacturing excellence achieved in Daventry
Microsoft co-sponsors Invensys WonderWorld and Pantek 2006 user conference
News from SolutionsPT ( 7 November 2006)
Beyond simple PDF creation
Adobe announces availability of Acrobat 8 software to rave reviews from customers
News from Adobe Systems UK ( 7 November 2006)
.NET programming for motion control applications
.NET development environment reduces project development timescales, simplifies device integration and allows comprehensive information exchange using the Microsoft web services Brochure Available
News from Aerotech ( 7 November 2006)
Enterprise integration of control systems
The Institution of Engineering and Technology seminar on enterprise integration of control systems Brochure Available
News from Institution of Engineering and Technology ( 7 November 2006)
Expansion in North American RFID market
Technical Background Article The radio frequency identification (RFID) markets in North America are expected to witness significant growth with the rising need for highly responsive and integrated information systems.
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 7 November 2006)
Success at Documation 2006
Documation UK proves its worth as the largest dedicated Information Management exhibition
News from Documation ( 7 November 2006)
SCADA data importer function extended
Switch2Citect's Importers Now Cover Over 50 percent of the Entire SCADA Market Brochure Available
News from Citect ( 7 November 2006)
Feature-based CAM system evaluated on-line
On-site evaluation version of includes all feature-based and knowledge-based programming options in the 2007 release of the software, but does not allow programs to be saved or output. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 7 November 2006)
Assembly workstations improve manual work
User Application Article A manual assembly or insertion line is used to handle insertion of odd-form components - those that cannot be machine- inserted
News from Lista International ( 7 November 2006)
RedPrairie a leader in China
RedPrairie takes supply chain execution solution leadership position in EMEA Brochure Available
News from RedPrairie ( 7 November 2006)
Automatic power press advances demonstrated
Automatic punching presses do not only achieve highly accurate results in high-speed manufacturing - but also prove to be as suitable for applications at lower production speeds.
News from Bruderer UK ( 7 November 2006)
Automatic press stamps thinner components
A new automatic press will cater for high volume, where materials to be stamped have become ever thinner and the feed pitches through the dies ever shorter.
News from Bruderer UK ( 7 November 2006)
Feed units now available as punch press retrofits
Control-independent variants of the integrated strip servo feed units have now been developed further as 'stand-alone' units to be retrofitted to existing Bruderer automatic punching presses.
News from Bruderer UK ( 7 November 2006)
TIG unit provides quality at MIG welding speeds
An essential development in the field of robotic welding featuring a TIG welding process with wire feed providing MIG welding speed combined with TIG quality.
News from Oerlikon Welding ( 7 November 2006)
Fine-blanking press has larger bed
An extended-table fineblanking press has a double-size tool table capable of accommodating multi-stage modular tools and total press forces of between 4500 and 11,100kN.
News from Feintool Technologie AG Lyss ( 7 November 2006)
Fine blanking presses supplied to automotive tiers
Operating purely as a supplier of fineblanking presses and injection moulding machines, primarily to the automotive sector, Muehlemann ibelongs to the global Feintool Group
News from Feintool Technologie AG Lyss ( 7 November 2006)
Triple-action fine blanking press is extended
A triple-action fineblanking and forming press has extended tool table (bolster), the length of which has been almost doubled to increase the number of parts produced per stroke.
News from Feintool Technologie AG Lyss ( 7 November 2006)
High speed coordinate riveter is flexible
CNC coordinate riveting machine with EXPERT control and touch panel offers speed, ease of operation and flexibility, aided by simple and rapid man-machine communication.
News from Feintool Technologie AG Lyss ( 7 November 2006)
Modular rockwell hardness system
The prolific CV arm of Bowers Metrology has announced the launch of their advanced new, CV-6000 Modular Rockwell Hardness System.
News from Bowers Metrology UK ( 7 November 2006)
Entrepreneur award for metrology company
The Leuven technology company Metris International is the winner of the twelfth edition of the election of the 'Onderneming van het Jaar'.
News from Metris ( 7 November 2006)
Encoded photometric near infrared analyser
Aspectrics, the innovator of patented Encoded Photometric Infrared (EP-IR) spectroscopy technology, announces the launch of its new Encoded Photometric Near Infrared (EP-NIR) analyser. Brochure Available
News from Aspectrics ( 7 November 2006)
Transducers for dynamic pressure measurement
The TPS high range pressure transducer can measure pressures from 10 up to 1000 bar via 17-4ph stainless steel sensing diaphragm with bonded foil strain gauges.
News from SensorsOne ( 7 November 2006)
PC based LCD inspection and analysis product
The Value Engineering Alliance, a leading provider of machine vision solutions, has added a LCD inspection product, VIDIASYS, to its suite of application-specific solutions.
News from Value Engineering Alliance ( 7 November 2006)
Sensor company launched by entrepreneur
A brand new sensor company has been launched this week by the well known entrepreneur, Chris Hansford, who for the last twenty years was the leading light at Monitran.
News from Hansford Sensors ( 7 November 2006)
Wireless digital camera photo transfer
FotoNation has been selected to provide wireless PTP-IP technology for Trimble's Mapping and Geographic Information System (GIS) handheld product line.
News from FotoNation ( 7 November 2006)
Flash testing solution for intelligent circuits
Technical Background Article John Barnett of electrical safety testing specialist Clare Instruments, describes how the introduction of intelligent electronic circuits has created a new concept in flash (Hipot) testing. Brochure Available
News from Clare Instruments ( 7 November 2006)
Lower cost laser does 80% of cutting/profiling
Compared with other high quality laser cutting machines, a customer can invest in a machine at around half the investment cost, and process some 80% of the spectrum parts.
News from Bystronic UK ( 7 November 2006)
Linear motor EDM to machine titanium parts
User Application Article Toolmaker has added to its inventory of EDM machines by acquiring one with the atest linear drive technology to produce titanium components for motorsport customers.
News from Sodi-Tech edm ( 7 November 2006)
10 years of caged ball technology celebrated
THK - developer and manufacturer of linear motion products and systems - is currently celebrating ten years of production for its Caged Ball linear motion technology.
News from THK UK ( 7 November 2006)
Pneumatic control valves have low maintenance
Pneumatic directional control valves incorporate a wear compensation system, which extends the operating life of spool seals and reduces levels of sticktion. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Pneumatic Division ( 7 November 2006)
Machining software eases Swiss auto programming
Machining CAM software simplifies programming of complex Swiss-type automatic CNC lathes resulting in significant savings of both time and money. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 7 November 2006)
High speed attachment ups machining reliability
User Application Article At 12,000 rev/min, a user's high performance cutting tools continually broke in machining centres and were inconsistent, until a 40,000 rev/min air turbine spindle was attached.
News from ITC Tooling ( 7 November 2006)
Emergency Stop buttons have embedded LEDs
Emergency Stop pushbutton stations have the face of the pushbutton illuminated - when the emergency stop station is in normal status the LED's illuminate green, or red if activated.
News from Jokab Safety UK ( 7 November 2006)
Probes improve CNC machining cycle times
User Application Article Application of probing systems to turning centrers has improved machining cycle times and the overall set times every time an aerospace brake manufacturer introduced a component to the cell. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 7 November 2006)
UK manufacturing looks encouraging, said bank
User Application Article Commenting on the ONS Manufacturing (Index of Production) figures for September 2006, Tony Walsh, National Director of Manufacturing at Barclays, said things looked encouraging.
News from Barclays ( 7 November 2006)
Snake-arm robot to assemble aircraft rib bays
User Application Article A demonstration snake-arm robot capable of sealing, swaging and inspection inside a mock-up of an aircraft rib bay is due to begin an intensive programme of trials in the near future.
News from OCRobotics ( 7 November 2006)
Gas equipment maker gains ISO 22000:2005
Gas safety, control, mixing and analysis equipment supplier, Witt-Gasetechnik, has been awarded the international food industry's quality standard ISO 22000:2005.
News from Witt Gas Techniques ( 7 November 2006)
Weight indicator is programmable
A programmable weight indicator offers a competitive edge - with its intuitive user interface it will provide solutions that optimise weighing processes.
News from Applied Weighing International ( 7 November 2006)
Trial machine tool probe software for free
Renishaw is offering a free trial of its latest Productivity+ Active Editor Pro, a software package that allows the development of powerful machine tool probing routines. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 7 November 2006)
CNC sliding headstock lathe wins new business
User Application Article CNC sliding headstock lathe has produced cost savings of up to GBP 9/component and helped win an overseas contract for a manufacturer of laser-based and other instrumental devices. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK ( 7 November 2006)
Roll form software simplifies assembly plan
Software allows a created roll assembly drawing to be plotted directly without the help of a CAD system and it can be transferred to any CAD system to plot it.
News from UBECO ( 7 November 2006)
Revenue leader for analytic applications
SAP extends its comprehensive analytic offerings with general availability of more than 100 analytic composites.
News from SAP ( 7 November 2006)
SAP leads product information management market
SAP NetWeaver master data management celebrates new peak of customer and industry recognition
News from SAP ( 7 November 2006)
SAP gains market share in business intelligence
Analyst report confirms market share growth of 130 percent for SAP NetWeaver business intelligence, featuring BI accelerator with in-memory technology.
News from SAP ( 7 November 2006)
Multi-Page Labels For On-Pack Marmite Promotion
User Application Article Unilever is looking to keep consumers keen on its Marmite food spread with various promotions using on-pack one million Fix-a-Forms.
News from Denny Bros ( 7 November 2006)
Cross-Web Tear Tape System Wins Innovation Award
Payne has been highly commended by the judges at the UK Packaging Awards, where its new applicator had been shortlisted for the innovative development award. Brochure Available
News from Payne Security ( 7 November 2006)
Accurate Dosing For Sport Nutrition Drinks
User Application Article The accurate dosing of two dispensers from Rieke Packaging Systems Englass were key to their selection by Swiss sports nutrition manufacturer Winforce.
News from Rieke Packaging Systems Englass ( 7 November 2006)
Thermoformed Salad Containers' Fast Packing Speed
Wicks Plastics the manufacturers of a range of catering disposable products, based in Bolton (UK), has launched a range of thermoformed oval, hinged salad containers with integral spoon forks.
News from Wicks Plastics ( 7 November 2006)
'Extracts' of labels
When BP Labels printed the labels for Waitrose 'Extracts' family range, the challenge was to come up with premium looking products to be sold at family range prices
News from BP Labels ( 7 November 2006)
Dispensing accuracy for drink concentrate
The accurate dosing of two dispensers from Rieke were key to their selection by leading Swiss sports nutrition manufacturer WinForce for the dispensing of its 'all natural' isotonic drink Isotone.
News from Rieke Packaging Systems Englass ( 7 November 2006)
Roof safety under high scrutiny
Walking on air? A guide to crossing skylights and asbestos roofs.
News from Workplace Access & Safety ( 7 November 2006)
Force sensors for press-fit assembly
The new range of five force sensors from Kistler Instruments has been developed specifically for use in production environments, especially for quality assurance monitoring in press-fit assembly.
News from Kistler Instruments ( 6 November 2006)
Device determines molecular weight of polyurethane
User Application Article Wyatt Technology has been chosen by Becton Dickinson (BD) Medical to determine the molecular weight of the polyurethanes it manufactures.
News from Wyatt Technology ( 6 November 2006)
Packaging customisation for quality traceability
DataLase has announced that its award-winning DataLase process offers end-of-line packaging customisation capabilities.
News from DataLase ( 6 November 2006)
Syringe pump motor is electrically silent
A new motor renders the Physio 22 Syringe Pump electrically silent.
News from Harvard Apparatus ( 6 November 2006)
OEM syringe pumps and peristaltic pumps
Harvard Apparatus is a global leader in syringe pumps, infusion pumps, RS232 controlled syringe pumps, high pressure syringe pumps and custom OEM syringe pumps and peristaltic pumps.
News from Harvard Apparatus ( 6 November 2006)
Data acquisition controller has embedded processor
KineticSystems, an industry leader in high-performance data acquisition products and services, has announced its new VXI slot-0 controller featuring a high performance Pentium M embedded processor.
News from KineticSystems Company ( 6 November 2006)
SPC software can be operated remotely
All customers using the Caliso Software customer support options - or anyone wishing a live demonstration of the Caliso software products - can now make use of our remote HelpDesk VNC system.
News from Caliso Software ( 6 November 2006)
Bench-top nanotechnology instrument range
Farfield Scientific is giving a one-day workshop to introduce users to AnaLight, the world's first commercial, bench-top nanotechnology instrument range.
News from Farfield Scientific ( 6 November 2006)
Refrigeration for electron beam nano-lithography
User Application Article Vistec Lithography has selected Grant, a designer and manufacturer of custom scientific and industrial solutions, to develop a bespoke refrigeration system.
News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) ( 6 November 2006)
Informatics top rankers get special invitations
The organisers of the Smart Lab Exchange have announced that there will be a limited number of supplementary invitations issued to the elite top ranking water, health and environmental scientists.
News from IQPC ( 6 November 2006)
Test bed improves evaluation of motors, robots
User Application Article The University of Texas is working on a new test bed that will radically improve evaluation of motors for demanding applications. Brochure Available
News from Sensor Technology ( 6 November 2006)
Briefing provides metrology market overview
Frost and Sullivan will host an exclusive interactive briefing to provide manufacturers, distribution channels, end-users and others with an overview of the metrology market.
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 6 November 2006)
Surface mounter has high reliability
A cost-effective pick-and-place, high reliability surface mounter can place components to an accuracy of +/-45 micron.
News from Sony Manufacturing Systems Europe ( 6 November 2006)
Housing for thermal imaging camera applications
CCTV specialist Videotec recently unveiled a new range of camera housing specifically design for thermal imaging cameras applications.
News from Videotec Srl ( 6 November 2006)
QoS testing in local area networks
Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering has announced the launch of its compact 10 Gigabit Ethernet test solution for performance assurance and quality of service (QoS) testing in local area networks,
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering ( 6 November 2006)
Indirect pressure monitoring technique avoids mark
Kistler has solved the problem of measuring mould cavity pressure without leaving surface marks on the finished product.
News from Kistler Instruments ( 6 November 2006)
Wheel force monitoring system tunes suspension
User Application Article Leading touring car and Formula 1 racing teams are using the latest version of the Kistler lightweight RoaDyn wheel force monitoring system to fine tune suspension and chassis performance.
News from Kistler Instruments ( 6 November 2006)
IR thermal imagers build diagnostics
Fluke has introduced new IR FlexCam fully radiometric Thermal Imagers, the Fluke TiR2, TiR3 and TiR4, and Fluke IR InSight Thermal Imagers aimed at building diagnostic applications. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 6 November 2006)
Camera system, image analysis and cell control
OST-CellController combines all the power, functionality and ease of use of Oxford Sensor Technology's vision analysis software with a PC based PLC (programmable logic controller).
News from Oxford Sensor Technology ( 6 November 2006)
Frame grabbers for every major camera standard
National Instruments has announced that it has expanded its digital camera support with the release of three new PCI Express-based frame grabbers. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 6 November 2006)
First commercial sale of Verity in fe-safe
User Application Article Emerson Copeland has selected Verity, the weld fatigue analysis methodology developed by Battelle and now commercially available only in fe-safe
News from Safe Technology ( 6 November 2006)
Image processing software fo Macintosh
Realviz is pleased to announce the availability of their innovative software, VTour, on the Macintosh platform.
News from Realviz ( 6 November 2006)
Anark adds new board member
Graphics and PLM industry veteran brings extensive market knowledge and management expertise to Anark.
News from Anark Corporation ( 6 November 2006)
Digital amplifier connects via USB
Synectic Design's digital amplifiers provide digitisation and amplification functions in one unit
News from Synectic Design ( 6 November 2006)
ASG to exhibit at Gartner Symposium
ASG will be exhibiting its full range of strategic and operational software solutions at Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2006 in Cannes.
News from ASG UK ( 6 November 2006)
IGE+XAO exceeds profit expectations
During 2005/2006, IGE+XAO entrenched its development with a turnover of around 20 million Euros, an increase of 7.2% on the previous year.
News from IGE+XAO UK ( 6 November 2006)
Success at Storage Expo 2006
Storage Expo 2006 confirms its position as the UK's no 1 data storage event
News from Storage Expo ( 6 November 2006)
Laboratoires Eclair implements a shared SAN
User Application Article French film digitalisation specialist Laboratoires Eclair has implemented a storage area network (SAN) that enables file sharing with very large data volumes.
News from LSI Europe ( 6 November 2006)
Clothing manufacturer chooses Xe-ERP2
User Application Article Wensum Tailoring and its off-shore manufacturing partner, Corona Clothing will both implement the XeBusiness specialist business management and management information system Xe-ERP2.
News from XeBusiness ( 6 November 2006)
Web resource optimiser available free
cyn.in has announced the availability of a free-for-life professional edition of the much talked about Enterprise Bliki service.
News from Cynapse ( 6 November 2006)
Document management reduces risk
User Application Article In-house scanning and document management solution from Digital Vision secures archived documents and improves customer communications.
News from Digital Vision ( 6 November 2006)
SONET testing market evaluation
Technical Background Article World SONET/SDH Next-generation SONET and OTN Test Equipment Markets offers a comprehensive analysis of the traditional SONET/SDH, next-generation SONET/SDH and OTN SONET/SDH test equipment markets
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 6 November 2006)
Huge VoIP monitoring growth opportunities
Technical Background Article Service providers and carriers promise huge growth opportunities for vendors in the world VoIP monitoring solutions markets
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 6 November 2006)
Global communications test services market report
Technical Background Article Convergence to IP driving demand in the global communications test services markets
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 6 November 2006)
New Director of performance services at Invensys
Process control industry veteran returns to Invensys to help drive critical plant-level performance services in support of company's unique asset performance management strategy
News from Invensys Process Systems ( 6 November 2006)
Real-time wireless warehouse and delivery system
User Application Article Psion Teklogix and CSI connect to deploy real-time wireless warehouse and delivery management system for one of Europe's largest fitted furniture manufactures
News from Psion Teklogix ( 6 November 2006)
SAP MD speaks at user conference
Managing Sirector of SAP UK steps up as main speaker for the biggest SAP UK and Ireland user group conference to date.
News from SAP UK & Ireland User Group ( 6 November 2006)
Omniflex annunciator range expanded
The Omni-10c alarm annunciator is a compact 10 way panel mounted alarm annunciator designed for the harsh industrial, substation and marine environments Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) ( 6 November 2006)
Windows and Linux collaboration
Microsoft and Novell announce broad collaboration on Windows and Linux interoperability and support
News from Microsoft ( 6 November 2006)
Project management framework used by government
User Application Article DSDM has been used in a large government department to implement a business change lifecycle, integrating existing approaches to project management, programme management and risk management.
News from DSDM Consortium ( 6 November 2006)
IPTV service validation tools at show
Pixelmetrix will exhibit its latest array of IPTV service validation tools at TelcoTV 2006.
News from Pixelmetrix Corp ( 6 November 2006)
Critical environment pressure sensor calibration
Technical Background Article Several challenges face those responsible for calibrating pressure sensors for critical air environments, including hospitals.
News from Setra Systems ( 6 November 2006)
Sealant provides instant 'green' strength
Sealant development combines silicone performance with hot-melt productivity, providing instant 'green' strength so boosting throughput, reducing space requirements and increasing productivity.
News from Greeff ( 6 November 2006)
Valves and pneumatic parts listed on Web site
Redesigned Web site features a database-driven product listing for 316 stainless steel valves, pneumatic cylinders, manifold control valves, pneumatic valves and much more. Brochure Available
News from Midland ACS ( 6 November 2006)
High efficiency electric motors work in dusts
Dust ignition proof electric motors for use in ATEX Zones 21 and 22 are designed to operate safely and save energy in environments where explosions can occur due to combustible dust.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) ( 6 November 2006)
Packaging system training courses set up
Packaging company offers an advanced, three tiered modular training scheme, which can be customised and centres around 'On the Job Training', 'Classroom Training' and 'Computer Based Training'.
News from Sigpack Systems ( 6 November 2006)
Compact VMC offered at affordable UK price
A 'mini-mill' vertical machining centre offers small footprint (1850 x 1850mm), large capacity (610 x 305 x 460mm) and affordable price in the UK (at just GBP 24,950).
News from Matchmaker M/C ( 6 November 2006)
Nesting software covers sheet and tube working
Sheet metal and tube working nesting software provides optimized, high speed and robust algorithms for fully automated true shape nesting to maximize shop productivity and reduce material costs.
News from Geometric Software Solutions Co ( 6 November 2006)
High-current loop tester is easier to use
Using the CAT IV certified high-current loop tester eliminates the need for health and safety concession notes or detailed guidance instructions, which had required in certain applications. Brochure Available
News from Megger ( 6 November 2006)
Five-axis machining centre turns and grinds too
A 5-axis machining centre is capable of machining, turning and grinding complex medical parts, aerospace components, and similar complex parts up to 350mm in diameter x 215mm high.
News from Leader CNC ( 6 November 2006)
Bulletin updates on polymers in fuel cells
Bi-weekly Fuel Cells Polymer Bulletin details the most recent articles about the uses of polymers as membranes, but also includes polymers as fuel cell tanks and chemical reactants.
News from Smithers Rapra ( 6 November 2006)
Portable electrical load bank is simple, robust
Simple and robust, a portable load bank can be loaded up to 6kW in 333W switched steps of 333W, 666W, 3x1kW or 1x2kW, switched in any combination, and will be shown at IPandEE show.
News from Cressall Resistors ( 6 November 2006)
Mould cavity pressure measured without marking
Mould cavity pressure can be measured without leaving surface marks on the moulding by measuring the strain on the mould induced by the mould pressure.
News from Kistler Instruments ( 6 November 2006)
Handling company appoints production director
Lifting Solutions in the Uk has appointed Steve Latham to the new role of production director - the company now has its full complement of senior management.
News from Lifting Solutions ( 6 November 2006)
Manufacturing leadership scholarship offered
A prestigious MSc in Manufacturing Leadership centres on the resolution of complex manufacturing and business challenges, with the focus on bringing real performance improvements.
News from Manufacturing Institute ( 6 November 2006)
Standard and grooved pins guide published
'Guide to Solid Pins' provides comprehensive design and application information for a complete range of standard solid pins and pre-designed special helical grooved pins. Brochure Available
News from Spirol Industries ( 6 November 2006)
Fastener maker appoints European sales director
Alistair Kirkwood has been appointed as the European sales and marketing director for Spirol Industries, a leading supplier of engineered fastener products and feeding systems. Brochure Available
News from Spirol Industries ( 6 November 2006)
Step conveyor improves assembly line times
A step conveyor, with feed unit and control module is designed to improve throughput times, productivity and profits at assembly shops undertaking production line screwdriving tasks.
News from Weber Automatic Assembly Systems ( 6 November 2006)
End mills machine graphites, matrices and Kevlar
A series of end mills is ideal for machining graphite, metal matrix, composites, Kevlar, carbon fibre and additional abrasive materials commonly used in the Motorsport industry.
News from ITC Tooling ( 6 November 2006)
Circuit device raises DC-DC converter efficiency
A 200V DirectFET device is designed for use in isolated DC-DC converter designs operating from a universal input range (36V to 75V) and to achieve 95% efficiency.
News from International Rectifier ( 6 November 2006)
Bevel head plasma-arc torch does edge-preps
User Application Article Plasma-arc cutting and profiling machine has a bevel head that allows profiling and edge preparation on plate profiles to be carried out simultaneously and accurately. Brochure Available
News from ESAB Cutting Systems ( 6 November 2006)
Rodless cylinders provide conveyor pushers
User Application Article Rodless cylinders are used on all of a conveyor manufacturer's pusher unit applications because the company said they the most reliable and consistent performers. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa ( 6 November 2006)
Choose the right workbench for leaner work
Technical Background Article One might think that purchasing a workbench or workstation is simple, but to get the right workbench, here is a step-by-step approach by James Anderson and Ron Santoro.
News from Lista ( 6 November 2006)
Side tilting pallet trucks have weighing system
Powered pallet stacker with side-rotating forks and weighing systems are used where operators are required to load and unload pallet boxes, crates and dolavs.
News from Howard Handling ( 6 November 2006)
Motion system loads heat exchanger fins
User Application Article Cartesian motion system provides a safe, convenient and cost-effective solution for loading cooling fins into iinnovative finning machines used to assemble heat exchangers.
News from Bosch Rexroth ( 6 November 2006)
Sawing machines include complete centres
Family-run sawing and cutting-off machine tool builder supplies machines and systems for sawing steel, aluminium and other non-ferrous metals as complete automation cells.
News from Kaltenbach ( 6 November 2006)
Engineering/electronics show for subcontractors
UK engineering and electronics show and seminars, Industry LIVE-2007, will showcase first, second and third tier engineering and electronics companies.
News from Cubic Events ( 6 November 2006)
Stamped parts cleaned and deburred at press
A modular range of equipment is designed for degreasing, cleaning and deburring of components as they emerge from a coil-fed stamping press.
News from Bruderer UK ( 6 November 2006)
Manager appointed for sliding head lathes
UK-based supplier of Japanese-built Star sliding-head lathes and bar magazines from FMB, Germany has appointed Gary Clarke as area sales manager for S and SW England.
News from Star Micronics GB ( 6 November 2006)
Plate processing centre doubles throughput
An innovative plate processing centre is equipped with two flame cutting units and has options of plasma-arc cutting and can be equipped with carbide drills, reducing drilling times by about 30%.
News from Kaltenbach ( 6 November 2006)
Sawing machines, centres get service 'hotline'
Sawing machine and sawing centre builder has established a service hotline with a recently developed skill matrix, remote maintenance by modem and a strengthened team.
News from Kaltenbach ( 6 November 2006)
Machining centre offers vibration-free cutting
User Application Article Subcontractor is achieving excellent surface finishes with a machining centre because of the lack of vibration during cutting, and realises 750 parts to a set of inserts on a milling cutter. Brochure Available
News from Dugard ( 6 November 2006)
Six-spindle automatic lathe mills and turns
A six-spindle mill/turn bar automatic lathe can have up to 62 CNC axes, including 12 compound slides with X, Y and Z travels of 62, 24 and 85mm, a C-axis and simultaneous back-working.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools ( 6 November 2006)
Friction welding machine builder wins more orders
UK based friction welding machine builder, Thompson, has just won a trio of orders from customers in Europe and Asia who will use the equipment to produce a wide range of truck axles.
News from Thompson Friction Welding ( 6 November 2006)
Machine micro lenses for inspection in Stuttgart
Moritex, expert in the creation, manipulation and control of light has announced that it will launch the new HR series of Machine Micro Lenses (MML) at the forthcoming Vision 2006 show.
News from Moritex Europe ( 6 November 2006)
Wicks launch new range of thermoformed products
Wicks Plastics the manufacturers of a range of catering disposable products based in Bolton are pleased to announce the launch of a new range of thermoformed products.
News from Wicks Plastics ( 6 November 2006)
On the road again for equipment rental company
User Application Article A-Plant preferred supplier to Nuttal's Heads of the Valley contract.
News from A-Plant ( 6 November 2006)
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