News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 24 December
to Saturday 30 December 2006
Strain gauges integrate into composite materials
HBM has developed a patented technology that directly embeds special strain gauges into components made from fibre composite material ensuring an optimum design. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (29 December 2006)
Materials testing and analysis in South America
Stoke based Ceram, one of the UK's leading materials development, testing and analysis providers, has demonstrated its commitment to develop new markets by acquiring the US based M and P Laboratory.
News from Ceram (29 December 2006)
New materials characterisation products on show
Malvern Instruments will launch new products at Pittcon 2007 in two key application areas.
News from Malvern Instruments (29 December 2006)
Low voltage water-cooled motors to 1100 kW
ABB has launched a new range of low voltage water-cooled motors in IEC frame sizes 400 and 450, extending the water-cooled offering up to 1100 kW.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (29 December 2006)
Scheduling calendar and metric conversion chart
Boker's is offering complimentary copies of its popular annual Scheduling Calendar and Metric Conversion Chart.
News from Bokers (29 December 2006)
Variable triple-output laboratory power
TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) has replaced its best-selling EL302T triple-output laboratory power supply with a new model that incorporates a fully variable third output.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (29 December 2006)
Condition monitoring improves engine manufacturing
User Application Article Engine factories at leading automotive companies such as BMW, Volvo and Opel have invested heavily in the most advanced production and transfer lines for the manufacture of major parts of the engine. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (29 December 2006)
Hygienic loading bays include dock levellers
User Application Article Easilift Loading Systems was chosen to supply and install equipment for 23 loading bays at Arla Foods' GBP75 million state-of-the-art dairy at Stourton, Leeds.
News from Easilift Loading Systems (29 December 2006)
One source for modular engineered products
Automation Supplies is a new company offering a range of exciting new engineered products from one source, based on the popular and increasing use of established modular parts and assemblies.
News from Automation Supplies (29 December 2006)
Efficient steam trap top in trials
A performance analysis has shown that, over varying condensate loads and steam pressures, the GEM venturi trap, manufactured by Gardner Energy Management, is the most efficient steam trap available.
News from Gardner Energy Management (29 December 2006)
Quick coupler system for forklift trucks
OilQuick Forklift is a quick coupler system for forklift trucks that enables hydraulic attachments to be connected in just 15 seconds.
News from B and B Attachments (29 December 2006)
Angle grinder stabilises its speed electronically
A 6in angle grinder offers electronic speed stabilisation for increased productivity can work at nearly 100% of no-load speed up to the grinder's full rated 12A.
News from Metabo (29 December 2006)
Downloadable 'white paper' addresses static
A white paper entitled 'Protecting Adhesive Tape Systems From Static Electricity' addresses common winter static electricity problems.
News from Adchem Corporation (29 December 2006)
Lock vice provides 0.0005in clamp repeatability
A versatile machine lock vice (vise) design has a one-piece body and a stationary jaw design, which provides 0.0005in workpiece clamping repeatability. Brochure Available
News from Kurt Manufacturing (29 December 2006)
UK grinding machine manufacturer sold
Manufacturer of manual and CNC surface and cylindrical grinding machines, Jones and Shipman, has been acquired by the Precision Technologies Group.
News from Jones and Shipman Precision (29 December 2006)
Hydroforming seamless aluminium tube
'Exprimental investigations of the hydroforming processes performed on seamless tube of AA 7003' is one of four papers - including friction stir weld - in 'Metallurgical Science and Technology.'
News from Teksid Aluminum (29 December 2006)
Slitting/cut-to-length line runs at 140 blanks/min
The advanced design of Fagor's rotating shears allows a slitting, cut-to-length and banding line to operate at up to 140 blanks/min.
News from Fagor Arrasate SDAD.Coop (29 December 2006)
Optoelectronics installations opened in Spain
Fagor Automation has officially opened its new technological optoelectronics installations for producing engraved crystal used in linear and rotary encoders.
News from Fagor Automation (29 December 2006)
Compact split-core AC current transformers
LEM has introduced the TT series of compact split-core AC current transformers.
News from LEM UK (28 December 2006)
Vision opto electrical firm investor events
Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering has announced upcoming events on its investor relations calendar.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (28 December 2006)
LIMS rental said to pay for itself
Figures recently released by Quality Systems International (QSI) have shown that the cost savings achieved by the introduction of WinLIMs to a typical laboratory easily exceed the monthly payments.
News from Quality Systems International (UK) (28 December 2006)
Ultra-low ripple in high voltage power supply
Applied Kilovolts' LS range of precision high voltage power supplies provides an unprecedentedly low level of ripple.
News from Applied Kilovolts (28 December 2006)
Screen printing products rebranded
MacDermid Autotype is retiring the 'autotype in a box' logo that it has used for over 20 years. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype (28 December 2006)
Low cost high accuracy automated extrusion scanner
Laser Design has announced the PM-300 Extrusion Profile Monitoring System, a high accuracy laser scanning system for monitoring extrusion profiles in real-time.
News from Laser Design (28 December 2006)
Frequency controlled screw compressors
Boge Compressors has announced the extension of the energy saving SF series of frequency controlled screw compressors Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (28 December 2006)
Automation raises fastener demand
User Application Article Conversion to a fully automated production line operating 24h/day by a French manufacturer at the end of 2006, is set to almost double its demand for fasteners. Brochure Available
News from Alcoa Fastening Systems (28 December 2006)
Swiss shotblasting system builder acquired
A German surface technology specialist Rosler has announced its acquisition of the prominent Swiss shot blasting system manufacturer, Baiker.
News from Rosler UK (28 December 2006)
UK firms urged to develop more new products
A UK government's Department of Trade and Industry report is urging manufacturers to invest in new product development in order to remain competitive globally.
News from BERR (Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform) (28 December 2006)
Metal cutting oils agent chosen for Romania
Metal cutting oils agent set for Romania Producer of metal cutting lubricants, Master Chemical, has appointed tooling specialist, Ratis Serv, to be its agent in the Romanian market.
News from Master Chemical Europe (28 December 2006)
Large motors/generators demand grew 11%
The worldwide market for large motors and generators grew 11% in 2005 to become a US$1.6 billion market - exceptional growth for such a mature industrial market.
News from IMS Research (28 December 2006)
Thermally conductive epoxy is very flexible
A highly flexible, two component, thermally conducting epoxy resin compound can be used for high performance bonding, coating, and encapsulation.
News from Master Bond (27 December 2006)
Gundrills range expanded
A US-based stock gundrill programme now includes solid carbide and carbide tipped gundrill from 0.0625in to 1in diameter and up to 48in long.
News from TBT Division/Nagel Precision (27 December 2006)
Buid a stronger automation foundation
ExperTune and TiPS' User's Conference will focus on, 'Build a Stronger Automation Foundation' - technologies and techniques that strengthen your automation infrastructure.
News from ExperTune (27 December 2006)
Global injection moulding presence underlined
'Allrounder' logo is deemed by Arburg to be the right annual slogan for the K trade fair 2007 and is emblematic of the commitment behind the high-tech injection moulding services.
News from Arburg (27 December 2006)
EU 'red tape' cutting may have little SME benefit
Don't expect many New Year's resolutions from Europe, FPB warns small businesses, and remains unconvinced that 'red tape' cutting will make any real inroads.
News from Forum of Private Business (27 December 2006)
Film is high gloss scratch resistant
User Application Article A high quality hard-coated polycarbonate film is being used to cover three-dimensional automotive trim components using film insert moulding. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype (27 December 2006)
Control units supported world-wide
Following its recent acquisition of Taiwan-based Jaeger Industrial, SKF is now selling and supporting Jaeger's range of versatile and cost-effective control products throughout the UK and Europe. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (27 December 2006)
Plastics/rubber body meets targets
The Polymer Cluster for the UK's West Midlands has already achieved several of its 2006/07 business targets just six months into its renewed mission.
News from Polymer Cluster (27 December 2006)
Make migration to gigabit ethernet easy
Make migration to gigabit ethernet easy by deploying ethernet direct industrial managed gigabit ethernet rail switch
News from Ethernet Direct (25 December 2006)
Leading mind-mapping software now available
MindGenius, the powerful mind-mapping software from Gael is now available from Adept Scientific. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (25 December 2006)
An excellent year for TopSolid'Mold in Portugal
Despite the fact that the tool making market, in general, seems to be suffering in many European and Asian countries, 2006 has been an excellent year for TopSolid'Mold in Portugal.
News from Missler Software (25 December 2006)
Shanghai University equipped with TopSolid
User Application Article Missler Software has recently signed an agreement to supply the Shanghai University of Engineering Science with the TopSolid integrated CAD/CAM solution.
News from Missler Software (25 December 2006)
IWC creates NC programs with TopSolid'Cam
User Application Article world famous watch maker IWC works with TopSolid'Cam for the creation of all the necessary NC programs used in the manufacturing of its parts, casings and production resources.
News from Missler Software (25 December 2006)
Alpena, Michigan joins subscription program
User Application Article Alpena uses its unlimited access to comprehensive GIS and engineering software portfolio for fixed annual fee to build 21st century GIS Brochure Available
News from Bentley Systems (25 December 2006)
Newest trends in software licensing
Digital publication focuses on rebalancing technology portfolios for optimum productivity, the impact of 3D mapping on geospatial information Brochure Available
News from Bentley Systems (25 December 2006)
OSIsoft opens second Canadian office
OSIsoft is pleased to announce the opening of its second Canadian office, in downtown Calgary.
News from OSIsoft Canada ULC (25 December 2006)
Asset management integration roadmap
IBM accelerates the delivery of new asset management solutions from MRO Software
News from MRO Software (25 December 2006)
The Ultimate Truly Open Enhanced RTU
Sixnet announces its latest addition to their IPm product line, the Mini-VersaTrak mIPm plus RTU. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (25 December 2006)
SJC Engineering grows 20% with TriCorn
User Application Article The introduction of TriCorn's Job Processing Software has signalled a new growth phase for SJC Engineering.
News from TriCorn Systems (25 December 2006)
A shift away from WMS
QC software warehouse control systems leads shift away from WMS
News from QC Software (25 December 2006)
Breakthrough for multi-disciplinary simulation
ESI Group federates its multi-disciplinary solvers technology in the Visual Environment platform, available on Windows 64-bit operating systems.
News from ESI Group (25 December 2006)
Innovative wireless In-store POP displays
User Application Article Real-time marketing of Wii console and games to consumers at Point of Purchase.
News from Comtech M2M (25 December 2006)
New VariCAD 2007 1.04 Available
VariCAD announces the release of a new version of its 3D/2D mechanical CAD system.
News from Varicad (25 December 2006)
Polish stretch film producer takes off
User Application Article Polish stretch film manufacturer Eurofilms S.A., Olawa, has made a big impact in the highly competitive European stretch film market since its foundation only six years ago.
News from Battenfeld Gloucester Engineering Co (25 December 2006)
Copapharm member Faller wins pharmaceutical Award
Copapharm Europe SCRL member August Faller has won a prestigious packaging award in the 2006 Pro-Carton/ECMA Annual Carton Awards, for its vacuum-packed tablets produced for Ratiopharm .
News from Copapharm Europe (25 December 2006)
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