News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 3 December
to Saturday 9 December 2006
CAM aided machining of aluminium, steel, wood
User Application Article The flexibility of Delcam's FeatureCAM proved invaluable to DesignJug's "Team Juggernaut" when it had to machine complex parts in aluminium, steel and even wood to create a self-guided vehicle. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 8 December 2006)
CaptureStore re-launched
Cad-Capture announces the re-launch of its document services e-commerce website with impressive features designed to tackle internet browsing time and corporate buying power.
News from Cad-Capture ( 8 December 2006)
UML and SysML model-driven development environment
Rhapsody Autosar pack automates creation of Autosar systems including the design and exchange of Autosar software components.
News from Telelogic AB ( 8 December 2006)
Bank staff trained in use of new counter terminals
User Application Article Getronics partnered with training services provider Training Synergy to provide training resources for the implementation of new front office counter terminals in a major high street bank.
News from Training Synergy ( 8 December 2006)
New products, software and pricing
New SpaceNavigator and SpaceExplorer 3D navigation devices broaden 3D navigation line up for work, home and school
News from 3Dconnexion ( 8 December 2006)
SpaceExplorer is ultimate SpaceBall replacement
A must-have tool for 3D design professionals, 3Dconnexion's new SpaceExplorer offers design professionals powerful, comfortable 3D navigation
News from 3Dconnexion ( 8 December 2006)
3Dconnexion delivers support for Autodesk DWF
Users of Autodesk DWF Viewer and Autodesk Design Review software to benefit from enhanced 3D navigation with 3Dconnexion's family of navigation devices
News from 3Dconnexion ( 8 December 2006)
Encompix ERP customers have access to M2M expert
Encompix customers have gained access to M2M Expert, Made2Mange Systems' award-winning customers-only Web site.
News from Encompix ( 8 December 2006)
TGI leads HACCP and ISO 22000 directive
TGI's integrated Enterprise Series software suite is a complete business process management solution.
News from Technology Group International ( 8 December 2006)
Datacraft Solutions in alliance with JCIT
Datacraft Solutions is pleased to announce that a strategic alliance has been formed with JCIT International, the leader in Demand Flow Technology.
News from Datacraft Solutions ( 8 December 2006)
Industrial device networking in harsh environments
XPress DR+ Wireless device server enables highly secure access to industrial equipment over standard 802.11 WiFi networks
News from Lantronix ( 8 December 2006)
Chipsets certified by Windows Vista logo program
Via offers unparalleled flexibility for Vista-ready systems across the AMD and Intel platforms
News from VIA Technologies ( 8 December 2006)
Visiprise solidifies agreement with foundry leader
User Application Article Deal puts Visiprise Shop Floor Scheduler to work in the company's two largest facilities
News from Visiprise ( 8 December 2006)
3D scanning and the PolyWorks help solve a mystery
User Application Article NRC scientists help solve the mysteries behind the Mona Lisa using 3D scanning and the PolyWorks software suite
News from InnovMetric Software Inc ( 8 December 2006)
Cyco software releases Cyco Automanager view 7
New Cyco AutoManager View boasts support for AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, third party viewers and many other file formats
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions ( 8 December 2006)
New generation of Triconex I/O systems
New high-density modules, enhanced diagnostics and Atex compliance help increase performance and reduce installed costs for Invensys' flagship safety instrumented systems
News from Invensys Triconex ( 8 December 2006)
Electrolyte process simulation software
The SimSci-Esscor unit of Invensys and OLI Systems have extended and enhanced a partnership for electrolytic process simulation.
News from Invensys ( 8 December 2006)
Multi-million dollar automation and safety deal
User Application Article Project scope to include Foxboro I/A Series DCS, Triconex safety and fire and gas systems, and engineering services for $2+ billion facility
News from Invensys Process Systems ( 8 December 2006)
Automation contract for RAS Laffan LNG trains
User Application Article Contract includes Foxboro and Triconex control and safety systems; integrated asset management, alarm management, and control loop performance monitoring systems
News from Invensys Process Systems ( 8 December 2006)
Rack-mount managed ethernet switches
Sixnet is pleased to introduce its new RK series of rack-mount industrial Ethernet managed switches offered in 16, 25 and 32-port models. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet ( 8 December 2006)
Digi cellular products receive E1 certification
Certification verifies Digi products are ready to use in mobile environments
News from Digi International ( 8 December 2006)
Hope for children with learning disabilities
An impromptu speech by Ashok Kurien was a highlight of the Tata Interactive Learning Disability Forum (TLDF) 2006, a unique global symposium on learning disabilities (LD)
News from TATA Interactive Systems ( 8 December 2006)
Optimal support for Xilinx Spartan-3A devices
User Application Article Synplify Pro Software offers design tool advantages for new low-cost, high-volume devices.
News from Synplicity ( 8 December 2006)
Eurotech acquires Applied Data Systems
Eurotech has acquired Applied Data Systems for an initial consideration of $41.5 million on a cash free debt free basis
News from Eurotech S.p.A ( 8 December 2006)
New packaging from Safety Source.
Safety Source, the trading division of Guardsman has launched its best selling glove the Grab 'N' Grip gloves.
News from Guardsman ( 8 December 2006)
Materials testing software fulfills Tenstand
Zwick's materials testing software testXpert II is one of the first products to already fulfill the requirements of TENSTAND validation, in accordance with a future revision of ISO 6892. Brochure Available
News from Zwick Roell ( 7 December 2006)
Metal parts palletising finds robotics solution
User Application Article Arcelor asked its integrator Georg France to propose a robotised solution that would palletise the metal parts coming out of the press according to the very high quality standards.
News from Fanuc Robotics Europe ( 7 December 2006)
UV lamps benefit from lean manufacturing
UV disinfection specialist Hanovia has made dramatic improvements in the production quality and lead time of its UV lamp shop by using Lean Manufacturing tools and improved measurement systems.
News from Hanovia ( 7 December 2006)
High precision drills have flute length to 17 XD
Now available from Rainford Precision is the new range of drills from Union Tool Europe SA of Switzerland.
News from Rainford Precision ( 7 December 2006)
Manufacturing and engineering for growth
Responsive Engineering Group has announced it is investing GBP 2 million over the next two years in new technology improvements to support and extend its subcontract manufacturing services.
News from Responsive Engineering ( 7 December 2006)
Concern over check charges for food claims
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has written to the Directorate General for Health and Consumer Affairs to express concern over plans to charge for checks on claims made by food businesses.
News from Forum of Private Business ( 7 December 2006)
Ruggedised cable and wiring harness tester
The latest addition to the Clare range of electrical safety testing equipment for manufacturing and service engineers is a special ruggedised cable and wiring harness tester. Brochure Available
News from Clare Instruments ( 7 December 2006)
Infrared windows, sightglasses and view ports
Hawk IR International has announced the approval of the Hawk IR range of Infrared (IR) windows, sightglasses and view ports by Canadian Standards Association (CSA). Brochure Available
News from Hawk IR International ( 7 December 2006)
Machining centre with 5-axis capability
User Application Article A steady increase in subcontract work for the medical industry has prompted Caragh Tool and Die to invest in a fifth Hurco machining centre with 5-axis capability. Brochure Available
News from Hurco Europe ( 7 December 2006)
More reliability data called for on electric motor
ABB is calling upon the electric motor industry to create greater transparency with its technical motor data by making available information that gives a clear indication of motor reliability.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 7 December 2006)
Chemical industry awards reward innovation
Frost and Sullivan will host its annual Excellence in Chemicals Awards Banquet on Tuesday, 12th December 2006, at the Le Meridien Piccadilly Hotel in London.
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 7 December 2006)
Integrated test, measurement and control
National Instruments has announced NI LabWindows/CVI 8.1, the latest version of the proven ANSI C integrated development environment for test, measurement and control applications. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 7 December 2006)
Open days help machine tools through target
At the conclusion of a successful series of open days held at its showrooms, XYZ Machine Tools looks set to exceed this year's GBP17 million turnover target. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools ( 7 December 2006)
High-pressure hydraulic air-driven pump
The ZA4-series is Enerpac's newest high-pressure hydraulic air-driven pump designed for in-plant, industrial applications and medium to large construction projects.
News from Enerpac ( 7 December 2006)
Apprentice chosen for annual award
Sean Facey (19) from Bridgwater in Somerset has been named as the 2006 Apprentice of the Year by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
News from Screwfix Direct ( 7 December 2006)
Fixings, tools, engineers' supplies sales growth
Financial results for the 13 weeks ended 28 October 2006 show that Screwfix Direct sales grew by 27.2% to GBP91.4 million with retail profit increasing by 38.3% to GBP6.5 million.
News from Screwfix Direct ( 7 December 2006)
External cable assemblies for data storage
Interconnect specialist GTK is offering new external SATA II (eSATA) cable assemblies to add to its serial ATA products for the data storage/ peripheral market place. Brochure Available
News from GTK ( 7 December 2006)
Decision support software enhancements
Latest release of award-winning Avantis.DSS solution provides added business analytics capabilities.
News from Invensys Process Systems ( 7 December 2006)
Pro enterprise integration with Microsoft Dynamics
Joint development effort will provide "out of the box" solution for integrating plant asset management information with business financials.
News from Invensys Process Systems ( 7 December 2006)
Global advanced process control agreement
Invensys adds CTC's new ADMC technology to its portfolio of asset performance management solutions and will help HPI plants utilize previously untapped production capacity
News from Invensys Process Systems ( 7 December 2006)
Zeus Technology names DSHi as US reseller
Zeus Technology has announced a reseller partnership with DSHi, a provider of products and solutions for Government IT users.
News from Zeus Technology ( 7 December 2006)
Visibility.net uses Microsoft.NET framework
Visibility.net is one of the first enterprise business applications to be written from the onset entirely using the Microsoft.NET framework and web services architecture.
News from Visibility ( 7 December 2006)
VPHybridCAD V9 now supports AutoCAD 2007
Softelec has released VPHybridCAD Version 9 supporting all AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT platforms from 2000 through 2007.
News from Softelec ( 7 December 2006)
Sasken powers affordable multimedia phones
Sasken's Application Framework ARIA successfully integrated onto TI's "LoCosto" platform
News from Sasken Communication Technologies ( 7 December 2006)
Vero International Software acquires Camtek
Vero International Software has announced that its parent company VI Group plc has acquired Camtek , the UK developer of the popular PEPS software.
News from Vero International Group ( 7 December 2006)
Aberdeen schools standardise on Autodesk Inventor
User Application Article Training from Imass Design Solutions is key to major educational deal
News from Imass ( 7 December 2006)
Reducing time and product development costs
User Application Article Fatigue analysis software reduces time and product development costs for Belcan Engineering customers
News from Safe Technology ( 7 December 2006)
New electromagnetic modelling tool
Better and faster model creation, multi-physics simulation and design optimisation provides smart EDA support to keep complex projects on time and budget
News from Vector Fields ( 7 December 2006)
Microsoft advances business intelligence solution
Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 to bring performance management to all employees.
News from Microsoft ( 7 December 2006)
Analysis power With Microsoft Dynamics GP
User Application Article Horticulturist and patent holder expects to reduce number of general ledger accounts, shorten billing cycles and enable new line of business
News from Microsoft Dynamics ( 7 December 2006)
Microsoft Dynamics drives lean manufacturing
User Application Article Microsoft gold certified partner mcaConnect implementing ERP platform to assist manufacturer's efforts to reduce costs and streamline production schedules.
News from Microsoft Dynamics ( 7 December 2006)
Welding consumables are CE marked
ESAB has announced that 115 grades of ESAB, Filarc and Murex welding consumables are now CE marked and available from stock for use in the fabrication of land-based structures. Brochure Available
News from ESAB ( 7 December 2006)
High temp grease has food industry applications
Kluberalfa HPX 93-1202 is a new special grease with NSF H1 approval for applications in the food-processing industry. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB ( 7 December 2006)
5-axis vertical machining centre has high speed
A 5-axis control vertical machining centre that offers five axes and five sided machining of complex components up to 300kg can turn them too. Brochure Available
News from Mori Seiki UK ( 7 December 2006)
Medical leak testing, assembly and automation
TQC is to attend MDT - the Medtec event that will be held at the NEC in Birmingham in February 2007.
News from TQC ( 7 December 2006)
High speed wire rod mill outlet order
Morgan Construction has been awarded a contract for a high speed wire rod mill outlet, its sixth mill order from the Zhangjiagang Shajing Steel.
News from Morgan Construction Company ( 7 December 2006)
Hands-on training in pumps, valves and seals
Flowserve has announced the opening of new administrative headquarters for its Flow Solutions Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMA) operations.
News from Flowserve ( 7 December 2006)
Integrated quality for coatings manufacture
User Application Article The Magni Group has chosen the Deacom Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System to standardise all business processes, including quality control.
News from Deacom ( 7 December 2006)
Seafood processing conference adds credit
The Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education added credit to its reputation in the seafood sector when it hosted a conference of Seafood Importers and Processors Alliance representatives.
News from Grimsby Institute ( 7 December 2006)
Automotive Business Process Innovation with SAP
User Application Article Flagship Italian company deploys SAP for automotive to support grand designs for global business process transformation and standardisation.
News from SAP ( 7 December 2006)
Tri-Star sets up first Scottish sales depot
Tri-Star, the innovative disposable food packaging specialist, is strengthening its position as the UK's leading food packaging supplier by setting up its first sales depot in Scotland
News from TriStar ( 7 December 2006)
New funding for innovative packaging projects
Forward-thinking schemes to reduce household packaging waste could benefit from vital financial assistance, thanks to a new announcement from WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme).
News from WRAP ( 7 December 2006)
Orion clinches deal with major foam manufacturer
Orion Packaging Systems (UK) , the UK's leading manufacturer supplier of stretchwrapping equipment, has secured a major deal with one of the country's largest polyethylene foam manufacturers.
News from Orion Packaging Systems (UK) ( 7 December 2006)
Smoke extraction is ATEX certified
The ATEX certified Evolution No Smoke self supporting extraction arm, providing possibly the best industrial extraction solution, has been launched by QD/Coral.
News from Quickduct ( 6 December 2006)
Engineered components in first catalogue
TFC, one of the UK's leading suppliers of high quality engineering components to the manufacturing sector has just released its first ever dedicated Smalley Catalogue. Brochure Available
News from TFC ( 6 December 2006)
Turning centre for subcontract machine shop
User Application Article Continuing its inward investment programme, Qualiturn Products has purchased yet another Miyano Turning Centre.
News from Miyano UK ( 6 December 2006)
Hydrogen powered car viability boosted
A material, which stores and releases hydrogen at room temperature, at the flick of a switch, and promises to help make hydrogen powered cars vable for the future
News from University of Bath ( 6 December 2006)
Sensor positioning with linear guides
User Application Article Linear motion guides from THK are providing convenient and cost-effective solutions in a wide range of scientific and metrology applications.
News from THK UK ( 6 December 2006)
Magnetic brakes have better torque to size ratio
The Thomson-Deltran Power off Magnetic Brake (PMB) series power-off DC, spring-set brakes has been introduced.
News from Danaher Motion Ltd ( 6 December 2006)
Fibre and film added to plastics portfolio
Stanyl, a high-heat polyamide 4,6 (PA46) resin from DSM Engineering Plastics, is adding a new market segment, fibre and film to its existing broad portfolio.
News from DSM Engineering Plastics ( 6 December 2006)
Risk compliance platform added to range
MEGA International has launched a strategic addition to its existing range of market leading solutions for business process analysis and enterprise architecture modelling.
News from MEGA International ( 6 December 2006)
HPC, solid carbide, end mills see successful year
WNT's range of HPC, solid carbide, end mills are proving to be a success following their introduction earlier in 2006. Brochure Available
News from WNT (UK) ( 6 December 2006)
More steel capacity for China
Korea's Posco inaugurated its new stainless steel melting shop in China last month - an addition which consolidates China's position as the world's largest stainless steel producing country.
News from MEPS (International) ( 6 December 2006)
In-vehicle and wireless compactRIO modules
Engineers and scientists requiring connectivity to in-vehicle communication buses and sensors along with wireless communication now have more options for acquisition, design and control applications. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 6 December 2006)
Panel PC has embedded multi-core processor
Kontron has introduced its new Panel-PC - Kontron V Panel Express equipped with Intel CoreTM Duo T2500 technology on a COM Express compliant, scaleable ETXexpress Computer-On-Modules (COMs).
News from Kontron UK ( 6 December 2006)
Micro products manufacturing day proves popular
The first Demonstration Day for Masmicro technology was a huge success, reports NAMTEC (The National Metals Technology Centre) which organised the international event.
News from National Metals Technology Centre (NAMTEC) ( 6 December 2006)
Ultrasonic cleaning machines have track record
A range of ultrasonic cleaning machines with a proven track record is now being offered by Engis UK to customers across a wide cross section of industries.
News from Engis (UK) ( 6 December 2006)
Seal maker gets business achievement award
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and Microsoft have announced the winner of the Microsoft Award for Outstanding Business Achievement.
News from AESSEAL ( 6 December 2006)
Surface engineering firm results
Hardide, the provider of unique surface engineering technology, has announced its preliminary results which cover trading for the year ended on 30 September 2006.
News from Hardide Coatings ( 6 December 2006)
Scissor type goods lift aids protection
User Application Article Britannia Lift has installed a scissor type goods lift for the manufacturer of some of the worlds most famous drink brands at the company's packaging plant at Runcorn in Cheshire.
News from Britannia Lift ( 6 December 2006)
Product coding print machine in the finals
Linx Printing Technologies' 4900 Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) printer has been selected as a finalist in the Design Business Assocation's (DBA) Design Effectiveness Award.
News from Linx Printing Technologies ( 6 December 2006)
Small business growth reported by 40%
Small businesses across the UK confounded many economic predictions with almost 40% reporting increased sales this summer, says a survey by the Small Business Research Trust (SBRT).
News from Small Business Research Trust ( 6 December 2006)
Science paradox threatens UK economy
There are too few science, engineering and technology (SET) businesses generating wealth in the UK when London is a powerful capital market, and our science base is among the best in the world.
News from Engineering and Technology Board ( 6 December 2006)
Low cycle version of modular connector
Connector specialist ODU has introduced a low cycle version of its MAC modular system targeted at the mass market for application where the number of mating cycles is relatively low.
News from ODU UK ( 6 December 2006)
Laser welding move follows success
Rofin-Baasel UK has completed its move to larger offices near to its previous site in Daventry, Northamptonshire. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK ( 6 December 2006)
Solvent saves money for Smiths Industries
User Application Article By switching to an HFE solvent supplied by specialist Acota, Smiths Aerospace has been able to reduce substantially the costs associated with cleaning and degreasing.
News from Acota ( 6 December 2006)
Inserter for self-clinch fastening applications
Northern Precision will be using the Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show as the UK public launch pad for the LCM Prima Inserter self-clinch sheet metal fastener installation press.
News from Northern Precision ( 6 December 2006)
PVC crusher added to slurry filtrate system
User Application Article Mono has crushed its competition with the installation of a TR Muncher at INEOS Vinyl's manufacturing plant in Penarth, South Glamorgan.
News from Mono Pumps ( 6 December 2006)
Integrators for drive and automation products
Lenze has created a new UK team of specialist integrators for drive and automation products. Brochure Available
News from Lenze ( 6 December 2006)
Slow motion video for study of biofluorescence
Photron has announced the FocusScope SV-200i, a new, slow motion video system for the study of biofluorescence.
News from Photron USA ( 6 December 2006)
Multi-zone detector sees fires in 30 micro seconds
Orthos (Engineering) supply to the UK a multi-zone detector which will indicate a potential fire or explosion within 30 micro seconds. Brochure Available
News from Orthos (Engineering) ( 6 December 2006)
Sports-based diesel car gets award
The revolutionary Audi R10 TDI has won the "Pioneering and Innovation Award" of the British magazine Autosport for the most important innovation of the 2006 motorsport season.
News from Audi UK ( 6 December 2006)
Commuter body suports smarter working
The Association for Commuter Transport (ACT) is the latest organisation to pledge its support to Work Wise UK, the national campaign to promote smarter ways of working.
News from Work Wise UK ( 6 December 2006)
Clamp gets SS male studded version
Elesa's stainless GN5334 male studded version of its classic 5 lobe clamping knob series demonstrates the optimised efficiency of a design that is "just right" as a long-standing ergonomic format. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) ( 6 December 2006)
Enhanced standard radar level transmitters
Vega has introduced enhanced electronics versions to its standard radar level transmitters by utilising components of the high dynamic range solids level device. Brochure Available
News from Vega Controls UK ( 6 December 2006)
Grading and sorting line for soft gel maker
User Application Article Symetix, the pharmaceutical business unit of Key Technology, has announced that it received an order from one of the largest softgel manufacturers in the world.
News from Symetix ( 6 December 2006)
Acoustics for sustainability - conference
The Institute of Acoustics (IOA) will be holding a two-day conference on 'The Sound of Sustainability - Going for Gold'. Brochure Available
News from Institute of Acoustics ( 6 December 2006)
Railway noise and vibration discussed
The Institute of Acoustics will be bringing together many of the world's experts in the field of railway noise and vibration for a one-day meeting to be held at the Royal Society in London. Brochure Available
News from Institute of Acoustics ( 6 December 2006)
Double ended safety shock absorbers
Automation control equipment manufacturer Ace Controls International has announced a new addition to its range of safety shock absorbers.
News from Ace Controls International ( 6 December 2006)
Efficient engines increase in number
Three more efficient FSI petrol engines take the total number of Audi units deriving maximum economy and reduced emissions from leading edge FSI direct injection technology to 13 across the range.
News from Audi UK ( 6 December 2006)
Data collection firm sets up in Italy
ASI DataMyte, recognizing the need for a direct presence in Italy, has formed ASI DataMyte Italia to better serve its broad Italian customer base. Brochure Available
News from ASI DataMyte ( 6 December 2006)
Manufacturing training contract awarded
Facilitators UK has renewed its contract with the North East Productivity Alliance to provide training and consultancy services to manufacturing companies in North East England.
News from One NorthEast ( 6 December 2006)
Multilayer packaging films conference programme
Applied Market Information has announced its programme for the international conference, Multilayer Packaging Films 2007, being held at the Maritim Hotel in Cologne, Germany, 27-29 March 2007.
News from Applied Market Information ( 6 December 2006)
Form-fill and seal wrappers change over quickly
Form-fill and seal wrappers suit a wide range of applications including ready-meal manufacturers, contract packers, cosmetic and toiletry producers , where quick changeovers are wanted. Brochure Available
News from Sealed Air ( 6 December 2006)
Cold vapour atomic absorption spectroscopy
Milton Keynes based Quantitech has announced the publication of a new application note on the Determination of Mercury in Water by Cold Vapour Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy.
News from Quantitech ( 6 December 2006)
Plastic balljoint kit for industry and model maker
Ideally suited to motorsport applications, Illston and Robson's new plastic balljoint kit has been developed to suit the animation industry and model makers alike.
News from Illston and Robson ( 6 December 2006)
Laser scanning and CAD modeling office
GKS Inspection Services, a division of Laser Design, has announced that its recently opened laser scanning and CAD modeling office in Korea has grown dramatically.
News from GKS Inspection Services ( 6 December 2006)
Benefits of scientific modeling and simulation
Multiphysics introduction CDs explain methodology, benefits of scientific modeling and simulation Brochure Available
News from Comsol ( 6 December 2006)
New advances in evolution of automation software
ICS Triplex ISaGRAF is proud to announce an exciting development in their award-winning automation software.
News from ICS Triplex Isagraf ( 6 December 2006)
Simulation of vehicle and driver interaction.
LMS and IPG Automotive conclude partnership to enhance real-life vehicle dynamics simulation Brochure Available
News from LMS International ( 6 December 2006)
Customer satisfaction focus of Ethernet Direct
Ethernet Direct Corporation focuses on Customer satisfaction
News from Ethernet Direct ( 6 December 2006)
Rugged version of UDS1100 device server
Lantronix best-selling device server now designed for harsh environments and industrial protocol support
News from Lantronix ( 6 December 2006)
University of Kansas RFID Course
Real ROI in asset management and closed loop systems on wednesday-friday, february 28-march 2, 2007 at the Hampton Inn and Suites, Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri.
News from University of Kansas ( 6 December 2006)
New standards for performance and ease of use
The new Yokogawa AQ7270 fibreXplorer is a mini OTDR which sets new standards in terms of performance, speed of operation, and ease of use to aid the installation and maintenance
News from Yokogawa UK ( 6 December 2006)
BridgeHead Software expands into Asia-Pacific
BridgeHead Software builds on its success in growing archiving and protected data lifecycle management market.
News from BridgeHead Software ( 6 December 2006)
Spreadsheet compliance and control tool
Lyquidity Solutions announces the availability of its latest release, ComplyXL 1.5.
News from Lyquidity Solutions ( 6 December 2006)
Services for data digitisation companies
User Application Article Digi-Data Corporation offers the ideal storage solution for Digi-Data Technologies, a data management company specialising in archiving and digitisation.
News from Digi-Data ( 6 December 2006)
Kontron intelligent minicomputer
Extremely compact and versatile minicomputer, scaleable up to Intel Core 2 Duo
News from Kontron UK ( 6 December 2006)
Next generation of rugged mobile computing
Modular ultra-rugged notebook now with Intel multi-core performance
News from Kontron UK ( 6 December 2006)
Workbench development tools
Enhancements and new plug-ins extend the open source Eclipse framework and unlock the power of Wind River run-time solutions for greater integration and solution flexibility
News from Wind River Software ( 6 December 2006)
Kineo CAM releases KPP-SDK
Kineo CAM announces the release of its new KPP-SDK software solution.
News from Kineo CAM ( 6 December 2006)
High-end speaker maker uses SolidWorks
User Application Article Company's award-winning designs pack big performance into small spaces, bringing great sound to elegant homes
News from SolidWorks Corporation ( 6 December 2006)
New partners to market and deliver SimOffice
Leading reseller partners to provide manufacturers of all sizes with the industry's first Windows Vista compatible desktop simulation environment
News from MSC.Software ( 6 December 2006)
Faster to market using PTC product development
User Application Article New product introductions quintupled and time to market reduced by 62%.
News from PTC, Parametric Technology (UK) ( 6 December 2006)
ProgeCAD 2007 Standard Released
iCADsales.com has announced a lower cost alternative for editing AutoCAD 2007 drawings.
News from iCADsales ( 6 December 2006)
Digital readouts retrofitted for subcontractor
User Application Article The decision to upgrade a Union horizontal borer and an Adcock and Shipley bed mill by fitting Newall digital readouts has paid off for subcontract machining experts AandP Tools and Products . Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems ( 6 December 2006)
Board Of Directors focuses on development
Open Design Alliance announces the removal from office of Evan Yares
News from Open Design Alliance ( 6 December 2006)
Microsoft Introduces Expression Studio
Microsoft introduces expression studio, enhances family of professional design tools
News from Microsoft ( 6 December 2006)
Portable thermal receipt printer introduced
A battery-operated portable thermal 4in (112mm) receipt printer features high-speed wireless capabilities for serial, IrDA, Bluetooth and 802.11b communication at 115K bps.
News from Extech Instruments ( 6 December 2006)
SAP partnerships drives collaboration
User Application Article SAP industry value network for mill products launches with focus on the forest and paper industry.
News from SAP ( 6 December 2006)
New revenue streams with SAP solutions
User Application Article Burda Digital systems selects SAP NetWeaver as the foundation for its enterprise SOA road map
News from SAP ( 6 December 2006)
European conference delivers valuable information
WBF announces the success of its European Conference held recently at the Elewijt centre in Mechelen, Belgium on 13-15 November 2006.
News from WBF: World Batch Forum ( 6 December 2006)
Ultipack solution provides the perfect fit
B+ Equipment introduces Ultipack, an innovative packaging solution that "wedges" a corrugated blank over the articles in a box for shipment
News from B+ Equipment ( 6 December 2006)
Welsh and English share signs
Safety Sign Supplies has recently added to its already extensive range of safety signs a new product line up of bi-lingual Welsh / English safety signs.
News from Safety Sign Supplies ( 6 December 2006)
Multiport serial board is Vista-certified
Moxa has received approval from Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Laboratories (WHQL) for Windows Vista x86 and x64 editions.
News from Moxa Technologies ( 5 December 2006)
Rotary torque sensors from 1Nm to 10,000Nm
The RWT310/320 series of Torqsense Rotary Torque Sensors is now available in a full range of sizes from 1Nm to 10,000Nm, so can be applied to virtually any size of system. Brochure Available
News from Sensor Technology ( 5 December 2006)
Tabletop microscopes on display
User Application Article Two of Hitachi's TM-1000 tabletop microscopes were on display as part of the Natural History Museum's contribution to a special science exhibition held at Buckingham Palace on October 24, 2006.
News from Hitachi High-Technologies (Electron Microscopy) ( 5 December 2006)
Heavy duty shaft for resolver transducers
AMCI releases a heavy-duty shaft option for its DC25 DuraCoders and H25 resolver transducers.
News from AMCI ( 5 December 2006)
Environmental engineering manager appointed
Peter Gordge has been appointed as business manager for a range of services offered by the newly formed Precision Solutions business centre of MBDA UK.
News from Precision Solutions ( 5 December 2006)
Concepts and first prototype to production tooling
Mason Pinder's skills extend from product concepts and first prototype to production tooling supported by design teams, advanced production, maintenance, modification and repair.
News from Mason Pinder Toolmakers ( 5 December 2006)
Flexible working is key to transport problems
The Eddington Report has not taken into consideration one of the most obvious solutions to the problem of transport capacity and congestion, according to Phil Flaxton, chief executive of Work Wise UK.
News from Work Wise UK ( 5 December 2006)
Discrete LEDs in variety of colours, intensities
CML Innovative Technologies (CML-IT) offers a wide variety of products utilising LEDs as a light source. Brochure Available
News from CML Innovative Technologies ( 5 December 2006)
Catalogue distributor of interconnects rewarded
High reliability interconnect systems maker, Harwin, has named Farnell InOne as European Catalogue Distributor of the Year.
News from Harwin ( 5 December 2006)
High performance worm wheel gearboxes
Parvalux Electric Motors further expands its new range of high performance gearboxes with the launch of the LS Gearbox, a compact range of worm wheel gearboxes rated up to 35Nm torque. Brochure Available
News from Parvalux Electric Motors ( 5 December 2006)
Steel awards display developmental determination
The winners of the Swedish Steel Prize 2006 have displayed great competence and deliberate determination in their development work.
News from SSAB Tunnplat ( 5 December 2006)
Machine controller keeps cranes on right track
User Application Article At EEU, containers are at various times transported either to a cut line or to a washing machine using overhead cranes on the same track.
News from Yaskawa Engineering Europe ( 5 December 2006)
Directory lists power products
With over 800 updates, the latest edition of the International Directory of Power Generation and Distribution 2007 will be published in December 2007.
News from Turret Group ( 5 December 2006)
Storage and handling for hazardous substances
Saffron Scientific Equipment is the official sponsor of the Yorkshire Forward initiative; Nanofactory.
News from Saffron Scientific Equipment ( 5 December 2006)
RFID on semiautomatic pallet stretch wrappers
Lantech is introducing RFID tag-reading capability as a standard option on all its semiautomatic pallet stretch wrappers.
News from Lantech ( 5 December 2006)
Packaging for rolling bearing range gets prize
Schaeffler Group Industrial has won the coveted German Packaging Award 2006 for its groundbreaking, environmentally-friendly packaging design concept 'K-Box'. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) ( 5 December 2006)
HDTV connectors for camera link system
User Application Article Cove Broadcast is supplying Fischer Connectors' innovative 1053 fibre-optic HDTV broadcast camera connectors as an option on its Z-Link camera link system. Brochure Available
News from Fischer Connectors ( 5 December 2006)
Component supplier grows into anniversary
Birmingham based small manufacturer Strip Tinning celebrates its 50th Anniversary.
News from University of Warwick ( 5 December 2006)
The Works selects RedPrairie
User Application Article The Works has selected RedPrairie's Workforce Management (WFM) solution to optimise labour management at its Sutton Coldfield distribution centre. Brochure Available
News from RedPrairie ( 5 December 2006)
Premier engineering services outsourcing vendor
Global consulting and IT services company has been named the premier engineering services outsourcing vendor by the Brown-Wilson Group.
News from Satyam Computer Services ( 5 December 2006)
Merging local data warehouses in WMS
Technical Background Article There is a significant shift between (Warehouse Management Systems) WMS and WCS (Warehouse Control Systems) in the area of merging local data warehouses into enterprise data warehouses.
News from QC Software ( 5 December 2006)
Hi-Stat Lexington selects Datacraft Solutions
User Application Article All mission critical data required to evaluate actual inventory usage in one repository
News from Datacraft Solutions ( 5 December 2006)
40 percent reduction in delivery cycle times
User Application Article Harry Major is releasing the engineering products closer to scheduled requirements after implementing Encompix ETO ERP
News from Encompix ( 5 December 2006)
Enterprise-wide access to predictive information
With aPriori, all relevant product cost data is available to all constituents across the enterprise including marketing, engineering and design, manufacturing and planning
News from aPriori ( 5 December 2006)
SOX Compliance for Project-based Companies
Visibility.net ERP system, as a business tool, provides substantial controls used to address compliance requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley.
News from Visibility ( 5 December 2006)
StartPoint to support SharePoint server
Bentley's ProjectWise StartPoint to support Microsoft Office SharePoint server 2007. Brochure Available
News from Bentley Systems ( 5 December 2006)
New free seminar programme set for 2007
The organisers of the Southern Manufacturing Show have announced the programme for this year's ever-popular Technical Seminar Programme.
News from Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show ( 5 December 2006)
Piolax gets a fix on future growth with Syspro
User Application Article Automotive components supplier, Piolax Limited is implementing a fully-integrated Syspro enterprise resource planning (ERP) system from K3
News from K3 Business Technology Group ( 5 December 2006)
PLM solution for the 2007 Microsoft Office system
Teamcenter's utilisation of Microsoft's smart client software will facilitate PLM access and "deliver the value of PLM to the masses" via the Microsoft platform
News from Siemens PLM Software ( 5 December 2006)
Cherry launches new high-reliability switches
Cherry Electrical Products will display its brand new DS switch at the Southern Manufacturing show in February.
News from Cherry Electrical Products ( 5 December 2006)
Upgrade in REC Moses Lake silicon plant
User Application Article Migration to DeltaV digital automation system and MES network installation brings increased visibility to key operating information and improves reliability of field instrumentation
News from Emerson Process Management ( 5 December 2006)
Content archiving for Microsoft Exchange
Zantaz EAS for Exchange will help companies meet corporate policy, regulatory compliance and legal disclosure requirements.
News from Zantaz ( 5 December 2006)
Modeling software integrates with CAD seamlessly
Enjoy AutoCAD 2007 support, dozens of new stormwater modeling features, and the opportunity to save extensively on CivilStorm stormwater modeling solution. Brochure Available
News from Bentley Systems ( 5 December 2006)
Water modeling for the tsunami recovery program
User Application Article The American Red Cross is using water models to rehabilitate water and sanitation systems in Indonesia and other tsunami-affected areas. Brochure Available
News from Bentley Systems ( 5 December 2006)
Introducing water modelling for developers
WaterObjects.NET is now available for early adopters who want to build and deploy customised solutions with the same tools Bentley developers use every day Brochure Available
News from Bentley Systems ( 5 December 2006)
Varlink extends its product range
York based mobile computing and data capture hardware distributor announces a further broadening of their product range.
News from Varlink ( 5 December 2006)
Trac-it MES puts extra 'fizz' in Cott Beverages
User Application Article Cott Beverages is the latest company to benefit from the Marco Group's inspirational Trac-it MES recipe control system, which Marco claim adds real value to existing ERP and MRP systems.
News from Marco MES ( 5 December 2006)
CoCreate releases integration for mySAP PLM
Interconnecting product development and the broader enterprise
News from CoCreate Software ( 5 December 2006)
ProSoft Releases Revit Building 9.1 Courseware
ProSoft announces the release of the new Revit Building 9.1 Exercise Workbook this week at Autodesk University.
News from ProSoft ( 5 December 2006)
Events with directed spray lubricant oil
WD-40 has offered tickets to some of the biggest sporting events of the year.
News from WD-40 Company ( 5 December 2006)
Lathes allow round-the-clock manufacture
User Application Article Norfolk-based Mussett Engineering is using two DECO 20a automatic sliding head CNC lathes from Tornos to manufacture parts round-the-clock for a leading producer of writing implements.
News from Tornos Technologies ( 5 December 2006)
Vision system identifies ice cream container
User Application Article A recent decision to remove the barcode from the lid of the container introduced a challenging food safety concern: How to guarantee the correct packaging is being used. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK ( 5 December 2006)
Push-Pull overmoulded patch cables
Harting has introduced a range of patch cables which combine the company's Push-Pull interconnection technology with overmoulding for enhanced reliability.
News from Harting ( 5 December 2006)
Industrial device networking investment expanded
Industrial Device Networking market expected to grow to 44% CAGR
News from Lantronix ( 5 December 2006)
Students take on business transparency
German and American students apply real-world anti-corruption practices in corporate governance case scenario.
News from SAP ( 5 December 2006)
Continuous Inkjet Printer Is Design Award Finalist
Linx Printing Technologies' 4900 Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) printer has been selected as a finalist in the Design Business Assocation's (DBA) design effectiveness award.
News from Linx Printing Technologies ( 5 December 2006)
Pre-Press System Improves Carton Company's Quality
User Application Article The latest CTP installation by SOS (NW) has been completed at the Kingson Carton Company in Hull (UK).
News from Service Offset Supplies (N.W.) ( 5 December 2006)
SAP delivers on the value of enterprise SOA
SAP announces availability of first enhancement package for mySAP ERP and further details road map.
News from SAP ( 5 December 2006)
Feature recognition technology for NC
Technology Answers has released its newest version of the Cimskil automatic manufacturing feature recognition (AFR) product.
News from Technology Answers ( 5 December 2006)
Lightning Packaging in TV role
Specialist packaging supplier Lightning Packaging assist Leopard Films with new TV show "My Life for Sale" to be shown on BBC 1.
News from Lightning Packaging Supplies ( 5 December 2006)
Presence sensing product wins award
Banner Engineering has won the 2006 Control Design Readers' Choice Award in the Presence Sensing category.
News from Banner Engineering ( 4 December 2006)
Integrated process control and safety system
User Application Article ABB has been selected by Korea's Yeochun NCC to upgrade the petrochemical company's Number 2 ethylene plant with 800xA integrated process control and safety system.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 4 December 2006)
Piercer attachment for gas analyser
A Can and Bottle piercer attachment for use with Oxybaby V, a hand held gas oxygen measuring system from Witt Gas Techniques has been updated making it easier to use.
News from Witt Gas Techniques ( 4 December 2006)
Streamlined digital imaging and optics
Offering greater accuracy, streamlined digital imaging and class-leading optics from Nikon will be displayed at the MDT 07 conference in Birmingham, UK stand F402. Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK ( 4 December 2006)
Field portable computed radiography scanner
The new CR 50P portable computed radiography scanner from GE Inspection Technologies is light and compact enough to allow the benefits of computed radiography to be realised at remote locations.
News from GE Inspection Technologies ( 4 December 2006)
Optics and photonics products at show
Edmund Optics will kick off Photonics West 2007 with its hottest line of Tech Spec optics and photonics products.
News from Edmund Optics ( 4 December 2006)
Non destructive infra red testing
The non-contact, non-destructive capabilities of infrared have made it a vital instrument in the study of thermal performance in R and D and scientific environments. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 4 December 2006)
Accurate and reliable characterisation of micelles
Wyatt Technology Europe has announced that its Eclipse asymmetrical Flow Field-Flow Fractionation (AF4) system achieves successful characterisation of micelles suspensions.
News from Wyatt Technology Europe ( 4 December 2006)
Probing software beats hard probing
InnovMetric Software has announced its new PolyWorks/Inspector Probing software package for users of traditional hard probing metrology.
News from InnovMetric Software Inc ( 4 December 2006)
Real time performance assessment reporting tool
Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced enhanced capabilities in its Retriever reporting tool for Thermo Scientific software solutions. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics ( 4 December 2006)
Contract to develop shortwave IR sensor
User Application Article Goodrich has been awarded a contract from the US Air Force Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Battlelab (UAVB) at Nellis Air Force Base (Nevada) to develop and fabricate a shortwave infrared (IR) sensor.
News from Sensors Unlimited ( 4 December 2006)
Board for vision technology appoints chair
The scientific and technical advisory board for the Vision Academy, which is based in Erfurt, Germany, has appointed Don Braggins as chair.
News from UK Industrial Vision Association ( 4 December 2006)
Fixed-mount infrared temperature sensors
Calex Electronics has announced three new additions to the Convir TL series of fixed-mount infrared temperature sensors.
News from Calex Electronics ( 4 December 2006)
Non radioactive static control systems
Meech International, a world leading manufacturer and supplier of static control systems has developed its technology based on active electrical systems rather than radioactive materials. Brochure Available
News from Meech International ( 4 December 2006)
10W high power and 20W ultra high power LEDs
Available now from Rapid - 10W high power and 20W ultra high power LEDs that can produce up to 700 lumens of brilliant illumination in a variety of colours. Brochure Available
News from Rapid Electronics ( 4 December 2006)
Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference
The CMSC Society, the eminent membership association for measurement professionals, has announced their "Call for Papers" for the 23rd annual Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC).
News from CMSC (Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference) ( 4 December 2006)
Advanced, real-time, signal analysis system
User Application Article RF Engines (RFEL) has delivered an advanced, real-time, signal analysis system to the French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) Laboratories in Paris, France.
News from RF Engines ( 4 December 2006)
Low Profile GPIB Controller Interface board
Keithley Instruments, a leader in solutions for emerging measurement needs, has announced the Model KPCI-488LP Low Profile GPIB Controller Interface plug-in board. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments ( 4 December 2006)
Contract electronics brings text to speech
Barric, has announced that it is working closely with Toby Churchill in the development of their acclaimed 'text-to-speech' LightWriter technology.
News from Barric ( 4 December 2006)
PLC code generator saves time
The PLC Code Generator' software package that enables manufacturers and machine builders to considerably cut machine project development and debug time and overall cost of ownership.
News from Emjen Engineering ( 4 December 2006)
Latest Microsoft programming methodologies
Emjen Engineering launches product utilizing latest Microsoft programming and deployment methodologies and a unique payment structure for manufacturing
News from Emjen Engineering ( 4 December 2006)
ProgeCAD Viewer DWG AutoCAD compatible
Along with support for AutoCAD drawings v2.5 through v2007, the progeCAD DWG viewer allows designers to redline, markup, and plot their AutoCAD Drawings.
News from ProgeSoft ( 4 December 2006)
Servo Controller Includes Ethernet and CAN
QuickSilver Controls responds to industry's demand for low cost network support with its newest single axis controller/driver.
News from QuickSilver Controls ( 4 December 2006)
Supply chain evangelist at UK conference
Leading supply chain professionals will demonstrate best practice and how to reap competitive advantage through the supply chain at a two-day conference in Manchester on 24 and 25 January 2007.
News from Manufacturing Institute ( 4 December 2006)
TopSolid customer wins red dot design award
User Application Article In 2005 Graef won the renowned 'Red dot design award' with the Navis bread slicing machine using TopSolid
News from Missler Software ( 4 December 2006)
TopSolid'Mold - preliminary design mode
TopSolid'Mold 2007 has made important improvements in the domain of collaborative work.
News from Missler Software ( 4 December 2006)
Authorised GOelan reseller named in Taiwan
Missler Software recently signed its first authorised GOelan reseller in Taiwan for the engineering design business.
News from Missler Software ( 4 December 2006)
Top mould and die CAD/CAM user named
User Application Article Hirt has been equipped with TopSolid'Mold and TopSolid'Cam since 2004
News from Missler Software ( 4 December 2006)
Capacitive Sensors Connect to LabView Instantly
New Capacitive Sensors Connect to LabView Instantly, Transmit Data Sheets and Detect System Faults - While Improving Performance.
News from Lion Precision ( 4 December 2006)
Configurator implemented by Emerson
User Application Article CDS configurator with visual constraint feedback applied to a second Emerson product line
News from Catalog Data Solutions (CDS) ( 4 December 2006)
One stock, warehousing and distribution system.
User Application Article Glisten Confectionery successfully implements first phase of Tropos ERP solution
News from SSI ( 4 December 2006)
Montoring/testing house partnered
Strategic partnership offers customers a full-house for test performance to enhance an existing network emulation solution.
News from Itheon ( 4 December 2006)
Added customising for comic-strip learning
MyKnowledgeMap is introducing a new version of its interactive comic-strip software, Storywriter Toolkit on Stand Y26 at the BETT Education Technology Show
News from MyKnowledgeMap ( 4 December 2006)
Logan Orviss speaks out on 21st century telecoms
Speeches at TeleManagement World in Dallas to include consolidation, business transformation and 'lean' 21st century operators.
News from Logan Orviss ( 4 December 2006)
Software helps company break sales records
A ground-breaking web monitoring tool has helped computer hardware security specialists Tekdata Distribution smash their sales records.
News from Tekdata ( 4 December 2006)
Training solutions provider reaccredited
Training solutions provider Training Synergy has had its Institute of IT Training (IITT) accreditation as an external service provider renewed for a further 12 month period.
News from Training Synergy ( 4 December 2006)
Support for the 2007 Microsoft Office System
Epicor continues to exploit latest technology from Microsoft to deliver innovative business solutions to global enterprises.
News from Epicor ( 4 December 2006)
Engineering exhibition deemed successful
ABAS and the abas software partners presented their solution for mechanical and plant engineering companies on the PPS in-house exhibition on November 14, 2006 in Flandoumlersheim
News from ABAS Software AG ( 4 December 2006)
Key personnel movement at education firm
SumTotal Systems has promoted Jack Kramer to the newly created position of vice president and general manager, International.
News from SumTotal Systems ( 4 December 2006)
Vision distribution systems on show
Alrad Imaging the Newbury (UK) based Vision distribution specialist has announced it plans to have a major presence at IPOT/ Machine Vision Exhibition at the NEC February 14/15 2007.
News from Alrad Instruments ( 4 December 2006)
Turn-key tester for 2-cycle and 4-cycle engines
Sakor Technologies has announced VersaDyne, a completely integrated, turn-key system for testing small 2-cycle and 4-cycle engines.
News from Sakor Technologies ( 4 December 2006)
Robust and cost-effective oxygen analysis
The new Model EC600 oxygen transducer from Systech Instruments is a simple to install oxygen analysis transducer.
News from Systech Instruments ( 4 December 2006)
Colour camera introduced for machine vision
The AVSPL-B782U colour USB 2.0 Camera has a rich set of features and capabilities all controllable through software.
News from Audio Video Supply ( 4 December 2006)
Media isolated submersible pressure sensors
American Sensor Technologies (AST) has introduced a new line of Media Isolated Submersible Pressure Sensors - the Models AST4500 and AST4510.
News from American Sensor Technologies ( 4 December 2006)
Data logging for fork lift and picking vehicles
User Application Article The implementation of MPC 5 terminals from DLoG has enabled online connection to the job and inventory control system of AstraZeneca's fork lift and picking vehicle fleet.
News from DLoG (UK) ( 4 December 2006)
pH measurement with fixed ground joint diaphragm
Metrohm's Unitrode and Aquatrode Plus in pH measurement has a fixed ground joint diaphragm. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 4 December 2006)
Laser diodes, laser modules and optical components
Photonic Products has appointed Tony Wright as director of sales for its expanding laser diodes, laser modules and optical products operations. Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products ( 4 December 2006)
Ceram acquires 100% of UK Analytical
Ceram, a centre for materials and technology, based in Stoke-on-Trent, has acquired 100% of UK Analytical of Leeds.
News from Ceram ( 4 December 2006)
Analysers For C, S, N, Cl, TOX, POX, EOX
The Analytik Jena multi systems from Lambda Advanced Technology provide a comprehensive analysis capability for the analysis of key elements and organic components. Brochure Available
News from Lambda Advanced Technology ( 4 December 2006)
Tracking stray light with traceability
Stray light (also known as Stray Radiant Power Ratio or SRPR) is an easily undetected source of error in UV-visible spectrophotometry.
News from Starna Scientific ( 4 December 2006)
Automated plastic injection facility has UK design
Avantis International has invested over GBP 1million in a new 27,500ft2 manufacturing facility at Sungai Petani in northern Malaysia employing 145 people.
News from Avantis International ( 4 December 2006)
Helical toolpaths mill blisk cooling holes
Blisk manufacturing method uses a series of helical toolpaths to the mill cooling holes, which are arranged at compound angles to the blisk's blade surface. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 4 December 2006)
Laser markable aerosol adds data to parts
Collaboration between two companies will develop a laser mark-able aerosol containing a pigment, for applying variable information onto metal or painted metal parts.
News from DataLase ( 4 December 2006)
Motorless fans blow, cool or dry
Bladeless, motorless fans convert low volume, high pressure compressed air into high volume, low pressure air for blowing, cooling and drying applications. Brochure Available
News from Secomak ( 4 December 2006)
Helical flute thread mill cutter outperforms on SS
User Application Article A helical flute solid carbide thread mill has outperformed alternative tooling by at least 20% in machining a 13mm diameter internal thread in a SS hydraulic actuator component.
News from Vargus Tooling UK ( 4 December 2006)
Taiwanese machine tool firm has new plant
Taiwanese manufacturer of machine tools - Tongtai - has moved into a new factory built on a greenfield site in Kaosiung, occupying an area of over 86,200m2.
News from Matchmaker M/C ( 4 December 2006)
British workplaces are safest in Europe?
With over 5,000 lives saved in workplace accidents over the past 30 years, Britain enjoys the lowest rate of workplace fatalities in Europe, but is not enough, said HSE.
News from HSE InfoLine ( 4 December 2006)
Change work practice to reduce UK roads congestion
Changing work practices and encouraging smarter working, flexible working, mobile working, remote working and home working, will significantly reduce the need to travel.
News from Work Wise UK ( 4 December 2006)
Precision machining done on heritage locomotive
User Application Article Important cylinder and bearing refurbishment work on Britain's most treasured steam locomotive was completed recently by a UK-based engineering company. Brochure Available
News from Corus Group (Automotive) ( 4 December 2006)
Screwdriving unit integrates process control
A screwdriving control unit allows the operator to input freely configurable process parameters to achieve integrated programmable cycle control.
News from Weber Automatic Assembly Systems ( 4 December 2006)
CNC tool and cutter grinder grows company
User Application Article CNC tool and cutter grinder converts tool regrinding and modification company into a significant manufacturer of special and standard tooling.
News from Schneeberger, J ( 4 December 2006)
DIY guide to manufacturing excellence offered
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers' is using UK manufacturing experts to offer 'DIY' tips to firms entering its acclaimed Manufacturing Excellence Awards.
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers ( 4 December 2006)
Online SPC enhances product quality
User Application Article In a move to further enhance its product quality, Mahle Componentes de Motores, based in Brazil, is increasing the use of statistical tools, in particular ASI DataMyte Stats software. Brochure Available
News from ASI DataMyte International ( 4 December 2006)
Height gauge measures flushness of rivets
Rivets that stand proud from, or are located below the surface of an Aircraft's flying surfaces adversely affect both the performance and the fuel efficiency of the Aircraft concerned.
News from Bowers Metrology UK ( 4 December 2006)
Technology fund finds monies for development
Intellistream, the developer of a new turnkey solution for 3G video content delivery, has attracted funding of GBP 355,000 through the London Technology Fund.
News from London Technology Fund ( 4 December 2006)
Tooling specialist completes relocation
PET tooling specialist, R and D Tool and Engineering has now completed the relocation of its UK operations.
News from R&D Tool and Engineering ( 4 December 2006)
Swedish machine tool group acquires USA firms
KMT has acquired USA-based companies Robotic Production Technology, a robotic trimming solutions provider, and H2O Jet, a manufacturer and distributor of waterjet pumps.
News from Karolin Machine Tool AB ( 4 December 2006)
Robot demonstrated 3D vision at 'Open Days'
Around 80 visitors attended a series of technology open days, which unveiled the latest developments in robotic visions systems including a 3D vision system. Brochure Available
News from KUKA Automation + Robotics ( 4 December 2006)
'Knock Down' heavy duty shelving ships easily
Heavy duty shelving units feature an innovative design with heavier duty uprights that can be 'knocked down' for easier shipment as well as component replacement in case of damage.
News from 1-800-Buy-Rack ( 4 December 2006)
UK 2006 machine tool growth to reach 30%
In the UK, the news for the machine tool sector is a forecasted growth for 2006 at 30%, with a further improvement of around 10% in 2007.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association ( 4 December 2006)
One stop for prototypes and volume production
Cambridge metalwork company, Hitec and electronics manufacturer, Kaizen Technology have formed a strategic alliance that will offer high tech firms a 'one-stop-shop' for fast turn-around prototypes.
News from Hitec Sheet Metal ( 4 December 2006)
Check scale governs automotive parts packing
User Application Article A specialist check scale unit is designed to ensure that only precise product types and quantities of automotive components are loaded into boxes prior to distribution. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 4 December 2006)
Checkweigher also scans and batch/date prints
User Application Article A checkweighing, print and verification system scans, batch/date prints and checkweighs 'prescription-sized' packages of a migraine medicine. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 4 December 2006)
Unit continuously casts fine silver at 30kg/h
A continuous casting machine for a Russian jewellry manufacturer produces fine silver cast strip of up to 75mm wide or rod of up to 12mm diameter at 30kg/h.
News from Rautomead International ( 4 December 2006)
Guide advises on low energy plastics processing
With rising energy costs and soaring raw material prices, the need to reduce energy plastics processing consumption is more important than ever before.
News from Smithers Rapra ( 4 December 2006)
Dispenser designed for modern appeal
Latest development in CD dispensers has been designed for modern appeal, with a slim cylindrical body and an hourglass-shaped dispensing head.
News from RPC Bramlage ( 4 December 2006)
Laser sinters wider range of materials
User Application Article The expanded suite of available materials was one of the major reasons why a company purchased the latest laser sintering system with a larger working envelope.
News from Laser Lines (Industrial and Medical) ( 4 December 2006)
Pallet Wrappers On show At IMHX Exhibition
On stand 20G30 at the IMHX Exhibition, Aetna UK will showcase its Robopac pallet stretchwrapping equipment, including the Rotoplat 506 semi-automatic pallet stretch wrapper.
News from Aetna UK ( 4 December 2006)
Pallet Wrapper Stars At Logistics Link South Show
On stand 84 the Logistics Link South exhibition, Aetna UK will show its Rotoplat 506, which for the past three years has been the best selling semi-automatic pallet stretch wrapper in the UK.
News from Aetna UK ( 4 December 2006)
Logistics Show Highlights Packaging's Key Function
The Logistics Link South exhibition will take place on February 6-7 at Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey (UK) with an exhibitor list that reads like the 'Who's Who' of the logistics world.
News from Centaur Media PLC ( 4 December 2006)
KUKA Robots To Control Gantry Dispensing Systems
KUKA Robotics Corporation has been selected by Delta Sigma Corporation (DSC) as its robotics supplier for DSC's new gantry dispensing system. Brochure Available
News from KUKA Automation + Robotics ( 4 December 2006)
Packaging Machine Safety Light Curtains Expansion
Pilz is expanding its PSENopt family of safety light curtains, making it one of the most comprehensive ranges on the market, claimed Pilz.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 4 December 2006)
Packer's UK Distribution Deal For Pallet Strappers
UK packaging equipment and materials supplier, Packer, has formed a UK distribution agreement with Cyklop UK for the Cyklop ES 600 and semi-automatic ES 600A pallet strappers.
News from Packer (Packaging Aids Ltd) ( 4 December 2006)
Wrapper Adapts To Different Durable Products Packs
PFM Packaging Machinery is launching a new machine specifically aimed at the durable and non-food sectors.
News from PFM Packing Machinery ( 4 December 2006)
Teat Tape Provides Easy Opening For Kit Kat
User Application Article The use of Payne's Supastrip tear tape to provide easy opening for Nestle Kit Kat has now been extended in to Asia. Brochure Available
News from Payne Security ( 4 December 2006)
Stork Prints Acquires Flexo Sleeve Producer
The Stork Prints Group has acquired AKL Flexo Technik of Warburg (Germany), a producer of in-the-round flexo sleeves. Brochure Available
News from Stork Prints ( 4 December 2006)
Flowrapper Consolidates Firm's Position In Bakery
The launch of a new version of one of Ulma Packaging's leading machines is expected to further boost its position in the bakery market.
News from Ulma Packaging ( 4 December 2006)
Unbreakable New Probe Get Oxygen And CO2 Samples
A can and bottle piercer attachment for use with Oxybaby V, a hand held gas oxygen measuring system from Witt Gas Techniques, has been updated making it easier to use.
News from Witt Gas Techniques ( 4 December 2006)
RTS helps find 'hidden profitability'
RTS Flexible Systems has developed a new and innovative assessment process to help uncover 'hidden profitability' in food manufacturing processes through investment in robotics and automated handling. Brochure Available
News from RTS Flexible Systems ( 4 December 2006)
Lone worker pure satellite communication system
SBES, the lone worker protection specialist, has recently announced that its Responder personal alarm system has been upgraded to offer pure, two-way satellite communication.
News from SBES ( 4 December 2006)
Photo luminescent safety tapes
Offering you more choice in safety tapes, Handl Solutions can now supply No Skidding Photo luminescent safety tape in three different grades.
News from Handl Solutions ( 4 December 2006)
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