News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 14 January
to Saturday 20 January 2007
Subcontractor automates tool supply and ordering
A fully automated tool dispensing system that will track tool usage against jobs and automatically initiate re-order as stocks are used, has been installed in Unicut Precision's machine shop.
News from Unicut Precision (19 January 2007)
Machining, inspection and proof assembly
User Application Article Sheffield heavy engineering company, DavyMarkham is undertaking a GBP1 million manufacturing contract for the finish machining, inspection and proof assembly of a 5m wide steel plate mill stand.
News from DavyMarkham (19 January 2007)
Agreement to provide motion packages
Micromech has announced an agreement of co-operation to provide complete Siemens motion packages to customers.
News from Micromech (19 January 2007)
Low current low-noise voltage reference
Intersil's ISL21009 voltage reference delivers initial accuracy with the industry's lowest supply current consumption for low-noise references, making it the ideal choice where power is a concern.
News from Intersil (19 January 2007)
Through panel terminals ease interconnectivity
Euroclamp's MPT OEthrough panel terminals offer ease of installation and wiring in applications where there is a need to interconnect internal components, particularly in sectionalised housings.
News from Switchtec (19 January 2007)
Hand tools range strengthened with accessories
Screwfix Direct has further strengthened its hand tools range with the addition of Builders Accessories, Axes, Vices, Trowels, Knives and Measures to its exclusive Forge Steel range.
News from Screwfix Direct (19 January 2007)
Complex single cycle high precision turn/mill part
A fast rising demand created by new motorsport contracts for complex single cycle high precision turn/milled components prompted HPC (Services) of Ilkeston, Derbyshire to install a Citizen M32-V CNC.
News from HPC (Services) (19 January 2007)
Variable speed drives keep up pressure in heating
User Application Article Emotron Sollentuna Sollentuna Energi invests in development and expansion of capacity in its district heating network.
News from Emotron (19 January 2007)
Socket modems franchise include GSM, Ethernet
Multitech employs a universal socket into which conventional, GSM wireless or Ethernet modems can be connected without changes to surrounding hardware.
News from Anglia (19 January 2007)
3D solid design of automotive press tools
JASP Design Solutions has celebrated a successful first year in business after having formed in December 2005.
News from Vero International Software (19 January 2007)
Global IT infrastructure services
User Application Article Kimberly-Clark selects Tata Consultancy Services to provide global IT infrastructure services
News from TATA Interactive Systems (19 January 2007)
Top ten characteristics in a web hosting company
Technical Background Article Supanet.com, the broadband ISP, has conducted a survey of its customers to discover the most sought after characteristics in a good web hosting company
News from Supanet (19 January 2007)
High global data communications growth
RAD global sales grow by more than 12% in 2006 to reach $168 million with more than 10 million RAD products having now been deployed worldwide
News from RAD Data Communications (19 January 2007)
Video conferencing enhanced by acquisition
New Codian management platform to provide comprehensive scheduling and management for Codian's advanced video conferencing product line.
News from Codian (19 January 2007)
Recognition for influential founder of DSDM
DSDM Consortium founder is recognised as 'one of most influential women' in project management.
News from DSDM Consortium (19 January 2007)
Latest release of fluid dynamics analysis software
Flomerics releases version 7.3 of EFD engineering fluid dynamics analysis software Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (19 January 2007)
Next-generation business intelligence software
Spotfire turbocharges next-generation business intelligence with Spotfire DXP 1.1 which accelerates insights that enable an information advantage.
News from Spotfire (19 January 2007)
Local goes national with e-Commerce
Trading on the internet promotes local Pneumatics and Factory Automation supplier into the national league with their expansion into e-Commerce.
News from Applied Automation (UK) - X-stk Division (19 January 2007)
Major benefits of unified communications
User Application Article Production company cites mobility and flexibility as major benefits of unified communications solution.
News from AVST (19 January 2007)
World-class web site for UK oil and gas engineers
Hawke International has re-engineered its web site - passing every page with the W3C XHTML 1.0 'Strict' validation tool
News from Hawke International UK (19 January 2007)
Improved stock control at Clean Air
User Application Article Business Control Software will help company improve Business Efficiencies.
News from Berkeley Myles Solutions (19 January 2007)
How to choose a managed gigabit rail switch
Technical Background Article Ethernet Direct Corporation provides engineers with some insights on how to choose the right Industrial managed gigabit switch to meet your application needs.
News from Ethernet Direct (19 January 2007)
Mobile ERP both inside and outside the factory.
Efacs E/8 thin client and the Panasonic toughbook CF-08 are a tough team to beat
News from Exel Computer Systems (19 January 2007)
ISP finalist for four ISPA internet awards
Biscit has been advised by the highly-respected Internet Services Providers Association (ISPA) that it has been nominated as a finalist for four of ISPA's 2007 awards.
News from BISCit Internet (19 January 2007)
Easy way to migrate to a new Vista-based PC
PCmover tops sales charts for third month running
News from Laplink Software (19 January 2007)
Server appliance specialist investment
London Technology Fund invests in server appliance specialist ApplianSys
News from London Technology Fund (19 January 2007)
Monitor, control and shut down processes
Moore Industries' SPA2 programmable current/voltage and RTD/thermocouple limit alarm trips received FM approval, allowing them to be used in hazardous locations.
News from Moore Industries International (19 January 2007)
Test service solves PDF accessibility issues
SiteMorse has officially launched a new and low-cost test service for checking Adobe PDF files
News from SiteMorse Technologies (19 January 2007)
Windows Vista US roadshow kicks off
Nationwide tour of 59 cities kicks off to help small- and mid-sized businesses, partners, developers and IT professionals understand the value behind the anticipated product releases of Windows Vista
News from Microsoft (19 January 2007)
Shared vision for unified communications
Nortel and Microsoft CEOs outline transformation of business communications
News from Microsoft (19 January 2007)
Lead cutters aid electronics fabrication
A range of ergonomic lead cutters provides ESD safe features for trimming of leads, wires etc where ESD damage is a potential problem.
News from Intertronics (19 January 2007)
Elbow cladding by fabricator
User Application Article Part of a contract awarded to one of the UK's leading fabricators, involved cladding four very large elbows.
News from Arc Energy Resources (19 January 2007)
Encoders ride a controlled explosion
User Application Article In Stanley Kubrick's classic film Dr Strangelove Slim Pickens was dropped from the aeroplane riding a bomb. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (18 January 2007)
Energy award for electrical product firm
Schneider Electric has received the Energy Efficiency Accreditation awarded by The Carbon Trust and operated under the auspices of the Energy Institute and the National Energy Foundation.
News from Schneider Electric (18 January 2007)
Compact actuators enable motion in tight spaces
The latest compact Jaeger MD3 and MD4 linear actuators from SKF offer versatile solutions in a wide range of applications where space is limited Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (18 January 2007)
Bespoke materials handling solutions
The bespoke materials handling solutions being presented by Excel Automation at the IMHX exhibition will highlight the company's in-house engineering skills.
News from Excel Automation (18 January 2007)
High quality stainless steel gas springs
Leading gas spring manufacturer Industrial Gas Springs has increased its investment in the quality and efficiency of its customer service with the installation of a fourth Miyano machine.
News from Industrial Gas Springs (18 January 2007)
Hydraulic and pneumatic components for Michelin
User Application Article Parker Hannifin products were specified as a single source of hydraulic and pneumatic components by Michelin for its tyre plant in Olsztyn, Poland. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (18 January 2007)
Label printer delivers 4ips at a 300dpi
Citizen Systems Europe, manufacturer of dot matrix, label and barcode printers, has launched a new high performance label printer, which has been developed to deliver fast throughput of labels. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Systems Europe (18 January 2007)
Stainless hinge for larger doors
EMKA has expanded its range of stainless steel hinges with the new 1110-U120-PH which accommodates 26mm door returns with 180deg opening. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (18 January 2007)
Labelling maintenance reduced by 25%
A labelling and auto-identification specialist, is now offering 25% off its comprehensive maintenance package when purchasing the firm's hardware and software.
News from Prisym ID (18 January 2007)
Process control instruments added
Aerco has extended its range of products from E-T-A by offering process control instrumentation products for flow monitoring and equipment control that can result in significant operational savings.
News from Aerco (18 January 2007)
Compact, automatic camera for CMM range
A product of exhaustive in-house development, a compact, automatic camera from Aberlink was designed to supply class-leading, non-distorted aberration free image to PC monitors.
News from Aberlink (18 January 2007)
Glove use and avoiding dermatitis
Technical Background Article A variety of agents, including some hand protection products, can contribute to contact dermatitis among workers.
News from Best Manufacturing (18 January 2007)
Submersible and non-magnetic air motors
Whilst it's not impossible to render an electric or hydraulic motor suitable for complete submersion in water it is costly, complicated and time-consuming. Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork (18 January 2007)
Drive systems maintained remotely
For the machine manufacturer, remote maintenance means the ability to offer faster response and lower costs to their customers. Brochure Available
News from Lenze (18 January 2007)
Electrical infrared surveys with thermography
Stockton Infrared Thermographic Services has announced the launch of ConnectIR, a bidding website which matches potential clients of electrical infrared surveys with infrared thermographers.
News from Stockton Infrared Thermographic Services (18 January 2007)
Sealing film supports automation
X-Pierce sealing film supports automation and robotic applications.
News from Excel Automation (18 January 2007)
Manufacturing plant to close
Cooper-Standard Automotive has announced that the company will close its Archbold, Ohio fluid systems facility by the 3rd quarter of 2008.
News from Cooper-Standard Automotive World (18 January 2007)
Glass fibre backing tape has advantages
Published work based on independent analysis confirms the advantages to be gained in using glass fibre reinforced tape backing material for welding applications. Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (18 January 2007)
ERP system deployed in steel industry
User Application Article Theis deployment realises and depicts working processes transparently using an ERP standard solution
News from ABAS Software AG (18 January 2007)
Cooperative software development
ABAS Software looks back on one of its best business years
News from ABAS Software AG (18 January 2007)
Fastest failover time for gigabit switch
Korenix releases an innovative industrial flagship managed Gigabit switch series, the JetNet 5010G industrial gigabit managed switch
News from Korenix Technology (18 January 2007)
Performance supervision software deployment
User Application Article ExperTune has announced that Lyondell Chemical Company has executed an agreement to license PlantTriage Performance Supervision Software at up to 25 of its manufacturing facilities worldwide.
News from ExperTune (18 January 2007)
Best practice lessons at Learning Technologies
User Application Article Best practice lessons from an award winning learning content management system application are among the key tips and techniques on offer at this year's Learning Technologies conference
News from Giunti Labs (18 January 2007)
Top 10 priority supply chain improvements
Technical Background Article Everything you ever wanted to know about collaborative trading in 10 illustrated fact sheets. Brochure Available
News from WeSupply.com (18 January 2007)
Supplier relationship management solution
New Version of Infor SRM SupplyWeb Improves Collaboration with Suppliers; Streamlines Order Processing.
News from Infor (18 January 2007)
Scientific Manufacturers rennovate their network
User Application Article Pasporte has announced a managed services contract with groundbreaking technology manufacturers e2v worldwide.
News from Pasporte (18 January 2007)
12-Inch HMI for Labview touch panel module
System designers have a new option for building HMI and logic in NI Labview Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (18 January 2007)
Retailer adopts enterprise workforce optimisation
User Application Article RedPrairie announces adoption of bluecube enterprise workforce optimisation suite by leading specialty retailer Brochure Available
News from RedPrairie (18 January 2007)
New VP of worldwide marketing
CoCreate Appoints Ulrich Mahle Vice President Worldwide Marketing and RandD to establish new generation of product lifecycle management for electronics/machinery industry.
News from CoCreate Software (18 January 2007)
Metrics, environments and performance improvements
ASG announces availability in UK of ASG-becubic 6.5.3
News from ASG UK (18 January 2007)
Empowering retailers to improve customer service
User Application Article Epicor CRS announces a growing number of speciality retailers choosing its Microsoft .NET-based POS solution at NRF 2007
News from Epicor (18 January 2007)
Industry's first data quality dashboard
TS Insight provides performance management measures for master data management, data governance and compliance applications throughout the organisation.
News from Trillium Software (18 January 2007)
Improve work scheduling and reduce WIP
User Application Article AISH technologies selects Jobshop to improve work scheduling and reduce WIP Brochure Available
News from Jobshop (18 January 2007)
FEA software in product of the year finals
NASA tech briefs selects Noran Engineering's NEi nastran V9 as product of the year finalist
News from Noran Engineering (18 January 2007)
SBC supports both PCI and PCI express x16.
Acrosser Technology has announces the release of AR-B1892, the single board computer designed for Gaming and Embedded applications.
News from Acrosser Technology (18 January 2007)
OS expected to drive 16,000 new jobs in New York.
Windows Vista expected to generate $7 billion in new revenue for New York IT industry in 2007
News from Microsoft (18 January 2007)
Budding software superstars sponsored
Imagine cup innovation accelerator helps students turn award-winning concepts into marketable products.
News from Microsoft (18 January 2007)
Fan drives supplier hires QA director
Worldwide provider of fan drives, fans, suspension products and wire form products has hired Doug Bassinger as director of corporate quality assurance for all Horton locations.
News from Horton (18 January 2007)
Seminars to review explosion-proof vehicles
Two UK seminars will concern with the use and maintenance of explosion proof industrial vehicles used in operations where there is a risk of explosion.
News from Pyroban (18 January 2007)
Design consultancy is now 3D printer reseller
Sole UK distributor for a range of 3D printing systems, ArtSystems, has appointed Fripp Design - offering a concept to rapid prototyping service - as a reseller.
News from Art Systems (18 January 2007)
High power laser diode range expanded
An expanded range of high power laser diode products - for welding, soldering and thermal processing - will be demonstrated at the Photonics West show, USA.
News from Bookham (18 January 2007)
On-line service to help toolmakers collaborate
Members of the UK's Gauge and Tool Makers' Association will gain from an on-line document management service to structure collaborative project work.
News from GTMA (18 January 2007)
Customised single and multi deck rotary switches
EAO, the UK representative for switch and control specialist Grayhill, offers a smart combination of standard and customised Grayhill single and multi deck rotary switch solutions. Brochure Available
News from EAO (18 January 2007)
High-tech hoists now include hydraulic options
Hydraulically operated versions from the mid-range of its Profi Ti air hoists can now be supplied by J D Neuhaus.
News from Neuhaus (18 January 2007)
Free book advises on 'lean' principles
Practical advice on how to introduce lean principles in almost any manufacturing production process is given in a free book to help readers improve factory efficiency.
News from Tube and Bracket Company (18 January 2007)
CAM software improves laser cutting efficiency
User Application Article Metal cutting machine CAM software is is used to program a multi-axis laser to cut the tubing for bicycle frames and so shorten time to market. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (18 January 2007)
UK technical product standard revised
BS 8888:2006 is an integrated engineering reference tool for product development and manufacturing technical specification documents and has recently been revised.
News from BSI Product Services (18 January 2007)
Formula One company invests in latest EDM
User Application Article Latest EDM machines will give a Formula 1 racing car company improved machining performance - faster removal rates; increased accuracy and superior surface finish.
News from Agie Charmilles (18 January 2007)
CEO appointed for a Process Systems division
Paulett Eberhart, previously with EDS, the global technology services company, has been appointed CEO and president of Invensys' Process Systems division.
News from Invensys (18 January 2007)
Vices designed for 5-axis/5-sides, fast machining
For 5-axis and five-sides machining in one set-up a range of machine vices (vises) has an optimum jaw width, combined with a clamping force for faster machining times. Brochure Available
News from Roemheld UK (18 January 2007)
PC-based profiler control is for 2D and 3D work
A high performance PC-based control, designed specifically for thermal cutting and profiling machines performs 2D and can carry out 3D operations too. Brochure Available
News from ESAB Cutting Systems (18 January 2007)
Automation company to invest more in Ireland
A UK automation company is expanding its Irish operations in high tech manufacturing in the IT, electronic, pharmaceutical and medical sectors as well as traditonal manufacturing.
News from Modular Automation International (18 January 2007)
UK government should offer more contracts to SMEs
The most competitive process for managing UK Government contracts would be for all contracts to be competitively tendered rather than given to preferred suppliers.
News from Forum of Private Business (18 January 2007)
Talent lack will bar firms from emerging markets
The single greatest barrier to growth for firms that operate within emerging markets over the next three years will be a lack of available local talent.
News from Economist Intelligence Unit (18 January 2007)
Automotive - PNDs market is growing fast
Portable navigation devices constitute one of the fastest-growing automotive product segments in the aftermarket and offer versatility and cost effectiveness.
News from Frost and Sullivan (18 January 2007)
Water conditioning system prevents rust
User Application Article Chemicals-free water conditioning system - inducing coaxial electromagnetic fields through the fluids passing through pipe - prevents electromechanical corrosion from taking place.
News from Hydropath (UK) (18 January 2007)
UK sales manager appointed by Hawke IR
Hawk IR International has appointed Geoff Smith as the UK Sales manager and he brings extensive experience in project management from electronic, electrical, rail and automotive industries. Brochure Available
News from Hawk IR International (18 January 2007)
How to save on arc welding shielding gases
When arc welding or weld-repairing hollow fabrications, the purging gas required to prevent internal weld oxidation can be expensive - unless the purging area is closely confined. Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (18 January 2007)
UK manufacturing - business failures increase
A business failures report says that UK manufacturing performed well in 2006, but during last quarter failures increased by some 11.3% compared with same period, 2005.
News from Equifax (18 January 2007)
'Super' UK government database - can it work?
The UK Government is planning a 'super' database to hold details of private citizens, but Sarah Burnett pointed to data quality and integrity issues and barriers and believed it is not achievable.
News from Butler Group (18 January 2007)
India selects advanced film bearing technology
Advanced oil film bearing technology for rolling mills will be installed in a new plate mill built by Delhi, India-based Jindal Steel and Power.
News from Morgan Construction Company (18 January 2007)
Nine-roll cradle straighteners level thick gauges
Nine-roll cradle straighteners for coiled steel, including aluminium and stainless steel handle much heavier gauge coil than conventional models.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools (18 January 2007)
Enhanced e-commerce capabilities
User Application Article Apollo Diamond shines through enhanced e-commerce capabilities with SAP business one from Client Interaction and SAP
News from SAP (18 January 2007)
Green intranet solution at ShoreBank
User Application Article Intranet dashboard has announced that ShoreBank has chosen them to further enhance their green and environmentally friendly policy.
News from Intranet Dashboard (18 January 2007)
Thorough Examination prescribed by specialist
Is your fork lift truck in good shape - or is it a health hazard?
News from Consolidated Fork Truck Services (CFTS) (18 January 2007)
Accelerometer signal conditioning module
Monitran has launched the g-mac accelerometer signal conditioning module as a versatile, cost-effective alternative to traditional vibration monitoring instrumentation.
News from Monitran (17 January 2007)
Torque sensor for food mixer analysis
A torque sensor is helping analyse recipe mixing properties in a project that could slash development costs in the food and plastics industry and help nanotechnology advances in pharmaceuticals. Brochure Available
News from Sensor Technology (17 January 2007)
Infrared analyser for antioxident inhibitor in oil
Monitoring the degradation of the antioxidant in transformer insulating oil can result in substantial savings by extending the service life of the oil and by slowing down transformer aging process. Brochure Available
News from Wilks Enterprise (17 January 2007)
Website gives recording microbalances information
CI Electronics has launched a website that takes visitors to information about its range of recording microbalances for special applications.
News from CI Electronics (17 January 2007)
Heavy duty linear actuator for linear drives
Hoerbiger-Origa has launched a heavy duty version of its market leading OSP linear actuator, based around a four-row recirculating ball bearing guide and polished, hardened steel guide rail. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (17 January 2007)
Automated storage and retrieval systems
Diamond Phoenix, providers of automated storage and retrieval systems, will be exhibiting at Stand 20B88 in section G8 at IMHX 2007 at Birmingham NEC on 13-16th March 2007.
News from Diamond Phoenix (17 January 2007)
Gas distribution, mixing and analysis
Witt Gas Techniques will be exhibiting and providing information on a wide range of gas distribution, mixing and analysis equipment for Modified Atmosphere Packaging at EFI UK'07 Packaging Exhibition.
News from Witt Gas Techniques (17 January 2007)
Compact, multi-function pump controllers
PE Twin Pump Controller is a compact, self-contained duty/standby/assist control panel with plug-in connections for use with twin pump sets transferring from bulk to day tank.
News from Pump Engineering (17 January 2007)
Profibus options for AC drives
Parker SSD, part of the automation division of Parker Hannifin, has launched a new Profibus option for its industry leading 650V series of AC drives.
News from Parker Hannifin - SSD (17 January 2007)
Detectors and actuators in product guide
New Focus, a division of Bookham has announced that it will launch a range of new products and its 2007 Product Guide at Photonics West later this month.
News from Bookham (17 January 2007)
Help and guidance on air quality regulations
The MCERTS 2007 event is designed to provide industry with the latest help and guidance on air quality regulations and the organisers are promising an impressive team of Conference speakers.
News from MCERTS Exhibition (17 January 2007)
Encoded photometric IR spectroscopy analysers
Aspectrics, the innovator of Encoded Photometric Infrared Spectroscopy (EP-IR) analysers, has been awarded a sixth US patent for its EP-IR disk technology and associated optics.
News from Aspectrics (17 January 2007)
Bespoke bottle has attractive shape
User Application Article A custom-moulded bottle for liquid plant and flower foods is blow moulded in HDPE, with an attractive curved shape and a distinctive raised band across the side of the container.
News from RPC Group (17 January 2007)
Special bearing service helps brewer
User Application Article Revolvo's special bearing service came to the rescue recently, helping to safeguard nearly five generations of brewing excellence at Bathams, a renowned Black Country brewer in the West Midlands. Brochure Available
News from Revolvo (17 January 2007)
Laser diffraction particle size analysers
User Application Article The National Network of Agrochemical Stations in Poland has purchased seventeen Malvern Mastersizer 2000 laser diffraction particle size analysers for use in the rapid assessment of soil types.
News from Malvern Instruments (17 January 2007)
Precision optics at affordable prices
Edmund Optics (EO) announced that more than 8,500 products for the European marketplace will have lower prices in January, 2007.
News from Edmund Optics (17 January 2007)
Servoing linear step motors join rotary steppers
QuickSilver Controls, known for its ability to servo rotary microstep motors now extends these capabilities to include servoing linear step motors.
News from QuickSilver Controls (17 January 2007)
Special scaling for barometric measurement
To improve measurement performance of an atmospheric reading you can use a pressure transmitter which has the 4-20mA signal output specially scaled from 800 to 1200mb absolute.
News from SensorsOne (17 January 2007)
Anniversary for dynamometer test systems
Sakor Technologies celebrates twenty years as a recognised leader in the area of dynamometer based testing.
News from Sakor Technologies (17 January 2007)
Filter efficiency test has NIST traceability
Whitehouse Scientific will introduce a new filter efficiency test at Filtech 2007 (27 Feb - 1 Mar 2007; Wiesbaden, Germany). Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific (17 January 2007)
Monitoring and metering of water - workshops
The Sensors for Water Interest Group SWIG is set to continue its successful one-day Workshops.
News from Swig (17 January 2007)
Leaner, faster and smarter manufacturing
Shopfloor-Online offers users better performance, improved charting, enhanced reporting and additional OEE capabilities
News from Lighthouse Systems (17 January 2007)
Document collaboration inefficiencies waste time
Technical Background Article Organisations that cannot manage the production of documents effectively and efficiently risk a great deal more than poor business performance.
News from Butler Group (17 January 2007)
Photography award for stitching software
Realviz Stitcher unlimited wins professional photographer magazine's 2007 'hot one' award.
News from Realviz (17 January 2007)
Blended learning approach
User Application Article BUPA Care Homes are noticing the considerable benefits of using e-learning materials provided by Tata Interactive Systems (TIS)
News from TATA Interactive Systems (17 January 2007)
Fleet controller drives improved customer service
User Application Article Paragon planning software delivers better visibility, together with faster, more accurate reporting - 12% of transport costs saved - delivery lead times cut by nearly 50%
News from Paragon Software Systems (17 January 2007)
New Scottish digital and ICT curriculum
Autodesk has entered an agreement with the Scottish Qualifications Authority to collaborate on new digital and ICT curriculum and qualifications for schools and colleges in Scotland. Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (17 January 2007)
Enhanced virtual reality in simulations
Witness 2007 has built in financial analysis, plug and play optimisation, enhanced virtual reality and customer requested enhancements
News from Lanner Group (17 January 2007)
Network measurement applications
PC-based 3MHz to 3GHz vector network analysers are versatile and cost effective.
News from Aspen Electronics (17 January 2007)
ERP flexibility for project management company
User Application Article Projen has just announced its biggest single IT investment in its 28 year history of over GBP200,000.
News from Microsoft Dynamics (17 January 2007)
Rugged computers for extreme conditions.
Glacier computer introduces magnum series of rugged computers for public safety applications
News from Glacier Computer (17 January 2007)
New Visa system to turn mobile phones into wallets
Technical Background Article New Visa system to turn mobile phones into wallets will further erode mobile service providers control over handset manufacturers
News from Logan Orviss (17 January 2007)
Migration to all-IP radio access network
Pseudowire circuit emulation for GSM, UMTS and HSDPA data offload to DSL, metro ethernet and WiMAX plus voice optimisation and data compression.
News from RAD Data Communications (17 January 2007)
Service parts pricing solution for Mazda
User Application Article Advanced pricing solution enables Mazda to offer most competitive service parts prices to dealers.
News from Servigistics (17 January 2007)
Improved programming productivity and accuracy
Dassault Systemes announces enhancements to Delmia V5
News from Delmia (17 January 2007)
Multi-lingual data acquisition software
Collect 6.0 now available in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian language editions
News from Labtronics (17 January 2007)
Carcraft drive efficiency with document management
User Application Article Perceptive Software's document management suite boosts accounting processes at leading UK car retailer.
News from Perceptive Software (17 January 2007)
SolidCAM to exhibit at SolidWorks World 2007
SolidCAM has announced that they will exhibit at SolidWorks World 2007, the world's largest annual 3D CAD event.
News from SolidCAM (CADTECH) (17 January 2007)
New version of leading CAD/CAM software
VX CAD/CAM version 12 adds new capabilities and enhancements for mold and industrial designers.
News from VX Corporation (17 January 2007)
Business intelligence collaboration
Teradata customers achieve greater interoperability with Microsoft's business intelligence solutions.
News from Microsoft (17 January 2007)
Completely automated point-of-sale solution
Solution replaces cash registers and outdated dial-up connections, enabling retailers to easily adopt fully integrated IP-based point-of-sale and payment processing
News from Microsoft Dynamics (17 January 2007)
New Versions of Point-of-Sale Software
Software updates and completes solution drive innovations for small and mid-sized retailers
News from Microsoft Dynamics (17 January 2007)
Integrated CAD/CAM has large mold parts library
CAD/CAM software for mold designers introduces a design-centric, intelligent, parametric mold library that includes all of the common mold tool component types and cooling channels.
News from VX Corporation (17 January 2007)
TIG welding performance, reliability raised
A range of Oerlikon TIG welding sets has an array of high-performance products providing an optimised response to customers' requirements for premium quality.
News from Air Liquide Welding (17 January 2007)
Large press brakes order tops SEK 55 million
A further two orders for large 2 and 4.4MN press brakes have been won by the Ursviken plant of the Swedish Karolin Machine Tool company against strong competition.
News from Karolin Machine Tool AB (17 January 2007)
SS gas springs demand met by CNC turning
Industrial gas springs manufacturer has installed a fourth CNC twin-turret lathe to cope with increased demand for high quality stainless steel gas springs.
News from Industrial Gas Springs (17 January 2007)
HMCs reduce cylinder head cycle times by 60%
User Application Article Two fast, versatile horizontal machining centres have reduced machining cycle times on diesel engine cylinder heads by some 60% and lowered production inspection requirements. Brochure Available
News from Heller Machine Tools (17 January 2007)
CNC vice challenge to be run at Westec
Manufacturer of modular workholding systems will be staging its 'Chick QwikChange Challenge' using the company's CNC vice (vise) concept at the USA's Westec 2007 show.
News from Chick Workholding Solutions (17 January 2007)
UK subcontracting show planned
The next major UK subcontracting industry show will have a wide range of products and services on show - from machined parts and electronic assemblies to metal forming and moulding..
News from Subcon (17 January 2007)
How to develop IT systems using BPM
A seminar designed to educate on how to develop IT systems will feature a case study to show how business process modelling supports IT system design.
News from MEGA International (17 January 2007)
CAM covers complex 3- and 5-axis machining
Latest release of PowerMILL CAM software for complex machining operations, includes new and improved functionality for roughing and finishing with both three-axis and five-axis machines. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (17 January 2007)
Programmable logic technology courses set up
A series of short courses on 'Digital signal processing for programmable logic technology' have been scheduled in Germany, Scotland and the USA.
News from hueggenberg gbr (17 January 2007)
UK university underlines manufacturing interests
UK's Cranfield University is underlining its manufacturing commitments, having appointed four additional members to its manufacturing team.
News from Cranfield University (17 January 2007)
Mobile weld fume extraction used on locomotive
User Application Article Mobile welding fume extraction system - capable of reaching over large fabrications - has been used on a steam locomotive for arc welding repairs to its a copper firebox.
News from Flextraction (17 January 2007)
Fume, dusts extraction systems to be shown
UK representative for German, Swedish and Dutch fume, dusts and all forms of airborne contamination equipment will exhibit the systems at a UK manufacturing show.
News from Flextraction (17 January 2007)
Are you monitoring investment risks?
Recent report finds that while operating risks are managed before making an investment, less that half continue monitoring those risks on an ongoing basis.
News from Economist Intelligence Unit (17 January 2007)
EUR 300,000 contract awarded to define MoREq2
The European Commission has awarded a EUR 300,000 contract to a management cconsultancy to define the next generation of the MoReq2 specification.
News from Cornwell Management Consultants (17 January 2007)
Wire cut, strip and crimp machine checks quality
Designed for automotive and other high volume, high quality, applications, an automated wire cut, strip and crimp machine also performs an automatic quality check.
News from Contax (17 January 2007)
Contact cleaning fluids are non-conductive
Now available in convenient aerosol canisters, non-flammable and non-conductive fluids for contact cleaning do not contain ozone-depleting additives.
News from 3M (17 January 2007)
UK machine tool group names European manager
The UK's 600 Group - producer of CNC turning machines and mill-turn centres - has appointed Willi Gollmer as head of its European operations.
News from 600 Group (17 January 2007)
Integrating CAM into Solidworks CAD
CAD integration with CAM allows CAM to have the 'look and feel' of Solidworks with CAD and CAM access carried out on an identical database.
News from Open Mind Technologies UK (17 January 2007)
Congress to review engineering software
'Congress on the Future of Engineering Software' gives executives, end users, CAD and PLM vendors, analysts, a chance to address the business issues in engineering technologies.
News from Cyon Research (17 January 2007)
Sheet metal work CAD/CAM brings economy
Latest CAD/CAM software for sheet metal applications offers greater material utilisation as it can nest components around clamps and provide finer angular orientation of parts. Brochure Available
News from Radan Computational (17 January 2007)
Machining units made to high standards
Machining units and components for special purpose machines of exacting standards, can achieve high levels of automation in drilling, tapping, milling and grinding operations.
News from Bruce Engineering (17 January 2007)
Selling injection moulding machines in Indonesia
German manufacturer of plastics injection moulding machines has set up an independent subsidiary in Indonesia to meet increasing market demands.
News from Arburg (17 January 2007)
CNC lathes and VMC put firm back in business
User Application Article When a subcontract machine shop succobs to fire damage, close support and help from a machine tool supplier with re-establishing the business is very welcome.
News from Hardinge Machine Tools (17 January 2007)
Enterprise SOA for midsized companies
SAP introduces new levels of flexibility, simplification and rapid deployment for market-leading industry solutions for midsize customers and partners who serve them
News from SAP (17 January 2007)
ICE conference organised
Fraunhofer IVV and EMA are organizing a conference at the International Converting Exhibition ICE that is being held on 27-29 March 2007 at the M,O,C Exhibition Center in Munich, Germany
News from Fraunhofer Institute for Packaging (17 January 2007)
Trelawny go Vibro Lo
Trelawny SPT Limited, the Midlands based manufacturer of surface preparation equipment, are launching their new range of low vibration pneumatic tools under the Vibro Lo brand.
News from TRELAWNY SPT Ltd (17 January 2007)
Automated pressure calibrator
Calibration Dynamics will be showcasing the Automated Pressure Calibrator Series 600 at the forthcoming MTEC exhibition.
News from Calibration Dynamics (16 January 2007)
High quality storage solutions on show
System Store Solutions will be exhibiting a wide range of high quality storage solutions for manufacturing and industry at the Southern Manufacturing Exhibition 2007.
News from System Store Solutions (16 January 2007)
Automotive body-in-white services
Stadco is planning major developments in Russia as it continues its growth strategy in the country's fast-growing motor industry.
News from Stadco (16 January 2007)
Wire management solutions for harness fabrication
Panduit is to exhibit at the Southern Manufacturing Exhibition, the UK's largest regional manufacturing technology, electronics and subcontracting event.
News from Panduit (16 January 2007)
Tunnel boring components engineered
Sheffield engineering company DavyMarkham has produced the giant cutter head support and final drive housing support for a hard rock TBM (tunnel boring machine).
News from DavyMarkham (16 January 2007)
CAN and LIN monitoring, logging and testing
National Instruments has announced USB modules for high-speed and low-speed/fault-tolerant Controller Area Network (CAN) and Local Interconnect Network (LIN) monitoring, logging and testing. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (16 January 2007)
Cutting tools, corner radius end mills
Rainford Precision of St Helens will be using the forthcoming Southern Manufacturing exhibition to highlight the new range of cutting tools available from Union Tool.
News from Rainford Precision (16 January 2007)
Motion control, linear motion conference
Renishaw, together with three other leading suppliers in the field of motion control, is supporting a new linear motion conference organised by Eureka, a UK trade magazine for design engineers. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (16 January 2007)
Webinars on latest approach to quality objectives
Free Comprehensive Free Webinars on 21st century approach to attaining Quality Objectives, Statistical Trending and increasing Efficienc
News from Novatek International (16 January 2007)
Integrated testing of A-GPS enabled mobile sets
Aeroflex has launched a fully integrated solution for testing A-GPS (Assisted-GPS) enabled mobile handsets.
News from Aeroflex (16 January 2007)
Increase quality of analytical work
Newest version of Maplesoft's flagship product dramatically improves user experience
News from Maplesoft (16 January 2007)
IP and digital switching solutions
Teltronics suite of IP and Digital switching solutions will include AVST's CallXpress.
News from AVST (16 January 2007)
Europe's leading edge at Learning Technologies
An award winning application is among the offerings at the Learning Technologies show from Giunti Labs, Europe's top LCMS producer.
News from Giunti Labs (16 January 2007)
94% employee retention rate
Luxoft beats global employee retention standards in India and China, fostering strong client retention.
News from Luxoft (16 January 2007)
Mobile and unattended data logging applications
The squirrel SQ2010 is an ultra compact, easily configurable handheld data logger giving accurate (to 0.1%) and reliable results within minutes of switching on
News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) (16 January 2007)
ERP module provides on-line B2C sales
User Application Article On-line women's fashion retailer chooses XeBusiness to provide web order fulfilment, inventory management and global sourcing systems that will power their B2C Internet sales venture.
News from XeBusiness (16 January 2007)
Integration of virtual platforms
Integration enables extending the use of Lauterbach's proven technology to virtual platform-based software development with a common software debugging tool
News from CoWare (16 January 2007)
Facilities monitoring cuts management costs
Citect Nexa is open and reliable way to cut building management costs and achieve centralised single or multi-site control
News from Citect (16 January 2007)
CRM supplier investment in Northern Ireland
Teleperformance announces support from Invest Northern Ireland for a GBP6.5m investment in Newry.
News from Teleperformance (16 January 2007)
Millions lost through bad supplier management
Technical Background Article UK retailers are losing tens of millions each year by using manual processes and spreadsheets to manage the deals they strike with their suppliers
News from Enabler Wipro (16 January 2007)
High quality signage system
User Application Article Fortnum and Mason has selected a signage solution for its Piccadilly store from global information technology solutions and services company, Episys
News from Episys (16 January 2007)
USB connector system for harsh environments
Connector system enables standard USB cables to be used in harsh environments Brochure Available
News from PEI-Genesis UK (16 January 2007)
Smart wireless solutions for mainstream use
Emerson extends PlantWeb to previously unreachable data for improved availability and operational performance.
News from Emerson Process Management (16 January 2007)
Double the throughput of mechanical indexers
Electronic indexer allows OEMs to build a better machine faster, and empowers end-users to precisely assemble small parts with reduced scrap and significantly improved yield.
News from Danaher Motion Ltd (16 January 2007)
First-annual business intelligence conference
Steve Ballmer and Jeff Raikes highlight vision and road map for pervasive business intelligence
News from Microsoft (16 January 2007)
Vista offers a chance to fly to space
Sky-writing in four cities unlocks new clues in "Vanishing Point" game
News from Microsoft (16 January 2007)
Premier sporting goods chain scores with SAP
User Application Article Leading operator of full-service, specialty sporting goods stores in California, Nevada and Arizona selects SAP to support expansion plans
News from SAP (16 January 2007)
Laser workstation has efficient workpiece access
An all-in-one modular laser workstation sets standards in user-friendly and efficient workpiece processing for efficient marking of small- and medium-sized batches. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (16 January 2007)
Disc lasers cut glass with zero kerf width
Multiple laser beam absorption technology and a reflector system allow a laser beam to pass several times through glass, so cutting in one step giving 'zero kerf width'. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (16 January 2007)
Slab laser has 5kW for high cutting speeds
To offer increased cutting performance, a 5kW diffusion cooled CO2 slab laser with a high energy density to provide improved process stability and high quality at high cutting speeds. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (16 January 2007)
Laser combines manual and CNC welding
Universal welding laser can be operated as an ergonomically optimized manual welding laser; as a deposit welding laser with joystick or as a high-precision CNC system. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (16 January 2007)
Nd:YAG laser matures as manual jewellery tool
User Application Article Using a laser to cut/weld jewellery is quick and easy to learn - and where platinum is concerned, excellent results are achieved with low power and no oxidisation - so reducing finishing. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (16 January 2007)
CAM covers high speed machining 3D parts
The SolidCAM2007 R11.1 version, to be shown at SolidWorks World event, with a module for the high-speed machining of complex 3D parts.
News from SolidCAM (CADTECH) (16 January 2007)
CNC laser profiles faster, has height sensing
User Application Article CNC laser profiling system has a laser that is up to 2.4 times faster than a conventional laser profiling machine and flying optic with automatic height sensing - meaning no material marking.
News from Bystronic UK (16 January 2007)
Direct drive spindles work up to 90,000 rev/min
Generating considerable interest at the UK's re cent Autosport show was the Air Turbine Tooling with direct drive spindles governed from 25,000 to 90,000 rev/min.
News from ITC Tooling (16 January 2007)
EDM software firm announces user conference
Cyco Software - offering engineering data management (EDM) solutions - has announced its Inaugural European User and Reseller Conference in Portugal.
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions (16 January 2007)
Keronite acquires Anomag magnesium business
Surface reatment company, Keronite International, has reached an agreement with Magnesium Technology Licensing for the purchase of Anomag chemical conversion business.
News from Keronite (16 January 2007)
Partnership to offer SMP on-line resources
Bostik has announced an exclusive agreement with SpecialChem to offer an online resource on the use and the benefits of silyl modified polymers adhesives.
News from SpecialChem (16 January 2007)
Efficient full-width roller track units
User Application Article Sortex has increased throughput and reduced lineside storage space in sub-assembly production areas by replacing static shelving with highly efficient full-width roller track Span Track units.
News from Live Storage Company (16 January 2007)
Mill-turn centres get faster programming
Latest turning and milling centres can be specified for even faster and easier shop-floor programming - up to 70% reduction in programming time in comparison to DIN.
News from DMG (UK) (16 January 2007)
2D rectangular optimisation library set up
The main purpose of a two-dimensional rectangular optimization library is wood panels cutting optimization that is widely used in the furniture manufacturing and carpenter workshops.
News from Optimalon Software (16 January 2007)
Adhesives and training courses established
ASC and SpecialChem Collaborate on new Internet platform for end-user education and training in adhesives and sealants.
News from SpecialChem (16 January 2007)
Safety equipment maker announces MD
UK subsidiary of US based Jackson Products, personal and industrial safety equipment manufacturer, has promoted Phil Chew to managing director Europe, Middle East and Africa.
News from Jackson Products (16 January 2007)
Lifestyle brand selects SAP for growth
User Application Article SAP AG has announced that Esprit has selected mySAP ERP as the platform to run the company's global retail and wholesale operations
News from SAP (16 January 2007)
Strong Leadership in Store Solutions Space
User Application Article Speciality retailer Jo-Ann Stores selects SAP to enhance customer service with customers and analysts recognising SAP for point-of-sale software
News from SAP (16 January 2007)
Brookshire grocery company stocks up on SAP
User Application Article Leading Operator of regional supermarkets selects SAP for Retail to build upon existing SAP solutions and continue its tradition of inspired customer service
News from SAP (16 January 2007)
Ace hardware retools with SAP
User Application Article Leading worldwide retailer chooses SAP for Retail to improve global efficiency, increase order management capabilities and enhance customer service.
News from SAP (16 January 2007)
Vodafone extends framework agreement
User Application Article SAP AG announces it has extended the scope of its 2005 Global Framework Agreement with Vodafone based on the SAP NetWeaver platform and mySAP ERP to Vodafone operating companies worldwide.
News from SAP (16 January 2007)
SAP launches awards in industry best practices
SAP customers Siemens VDO automotive and Wacker chemical corporation are inaugural recipients of SAP industry leadership awards.
News from SAP (16 January 2007)
Danger lurking on the construction site
Vulcascot's robust industrial cable protectors prevent serious accidents caused by tripping and falling over cables which would otherwise lay untidily on the ground.
News from Vulcascot (16 January 2007)
Swing-handle multi-point latch system
The versatile Southco H3 Swing-Handle Multi-Point Latch System provides enclosure designers with multiple options for tailoring access hardware capabilities to their applications.
News from Southco (15 January 2007)
Domestic wind turbine system course
ELECSA has formed a partnership with WM Certification to deliver a public schedule course for the installation of domestic Wind Turbines.
News from ELECSA (15 January 2007)
Wing skin production tooling contract completed
User Application Article A GBP 500,000-plus contract to provide modifications to manufacturing tooling at Airbus UK's wing skin production facility at its North Wales site has been completed.
News from Responsive Engineering (15 January 2007)
Class D audio chipset cuts parts and board size
International Rectifier has introduced a new Class D audio chipset comprised of the IRS20955 200V digital audio driver IC and the IRFI4024Hx series of digital audio MOSFETs.
News from International Rectifier (15 January 2007)
Hydraulic safety examination for tram system
User Application Article Thorite has carried out a Written Scheme of Examination on the pneumatic system of the Shipley Glen Cable Tramway, which is located near Saltaire in West Yorkshire.
News from Thorite (15 January 2007)
Rapid injection moulded box full of data
UK based rapid injection moulding company Protomold would like to send a box to product designers and manufacturing engineers.
News from Protomold UK (15 January 2007)
Web-based information resource updates users
Anglia has introduced enhancements to the PartTracker Web site, which automatically notifies users of any changes to parts they have already purchased from Anglia, or of any termination in supply.
News from Anglia (15 January 2007)
Fuel rail manufacturing operations bought
Ford Motor Company and Cooper-Standard Automotive have announced a Memorandum of Understanding for CS's purchase of the ACH's fuel rail manufacturing operations at its El Jarudo, Mexico, plant.
News from Cooper-Standard Automotive World (15 January 2007)
Magnetic sensor for positioning control
Renishaw's new 13-bit magnetic sensor for rotary and angular positioning control was named 'Product of the Month' for November 2006 by NASA Tech Briefs magazine. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (15 January 2007)
Robotic simulation package shows savings
Robot system integrators and end-users can make significant reductions in design and programming time by using a new simulation package from Fanuc Robotics. Brochure Available
News from Fanuc Robotics (UK) (15 January 2007)
FireWire-B progressive scan cameras
Audio Video Supply has introduced its FWD line of progressive scan cameras, the first to utilise FireWire-B (IEEE-1394.b) technology, resulting in transfer rates of 800 Mbps.
News from Audio Video Supply (15 January 2007)
Specially coated CCD detectors for spectrometers
Applied Scintillation Technologies (AST) has produced coated CCD detectors for use in a range of spectrometers including those for spark emission.
News from Applied Scintillation Technologies (15 January 2007)
Customised stepper motors with sealed front shaft
Customised stepper motors with a sealed front shaft are available from motion control specialists Astrosyn International Technology.
News from Astrosyn International Technology (15 January 2007)
Static generator and web cleaner on show
Meech International will be showing its Model 992v3 Static Generator amongst a host of other static control solutions on stand 2- N11 at The International Converting Exhibition. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (15 January 2007)
Customised coding solution aids Marks and Spencer
User Application Article Uniq Foods is using a customised Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) printing solution from Linx Printing Technologies at its Northampton factory to code the relaunched Marks and Spencer range of sandwiches.
News from Linx Printing Technologies (15 January 2007)
Workplace and storage equipment catalogue
Workplace and storage equipment specialists Bott will be using the IMHX show to launch its new 2007 product catalogue.
News from Bott (15 January 2007)
Torque tool tester for screwdrivers, wrenches
Mark-10 has introduced the new Series ST Torque Tool Tester, a simple yet accurate solution for testing torque screwdrivers, wrenches, and other tools.
News from Mark-10 (15 January 2007)
Vertical machining for EDM electrode production
2006 saw a rationalisation in the press tool making industry in the West Midlands, with dozens of firms going out of business, including some of the biggest names. Brochure Available
News from Hurco Europe (15 January 2007)
Line analyser follows titrators
The Process Lab is a new AT Line Analyser to follow on in the success of the Titrando range of Laboratory Titrators. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (15 January 2007)
Optoelectronic components, assemblies and systems
Pacer International has announced a strengthening of its North American presence with a new office and staff to support its extensive US technical representative network.
News from Pacer USA (15 January 2007)
Linear actuators are robust, near silent operation
The latest Jaeger FD-series linear actuators from SKF combine near-silent operation with robust construction, economy and versatility, making them suited to medical and healthcare applications. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (15 January 2007)
Research, design and test camera shipped
Kane Computing has shipped DRS 's Lightning RDTPlus (Research, Design and Test) camera.
News from Kane Computing (15 January 2007)
Explosion prevention for materials handling
Pyroban helps companies manage their risk of explosion by preventing industrial equipment - fork trucks, scrubber dryers, cranes, etc - being the source of ignition in hazardous areas.
News from Pyroban (15 January 2007)
Dynamometer testing instrumentation products
Sakor Technologies, a leader in the implementation of instrumentation products for dynamometer testing, has introduced the MicroDyne series of small motoring dynamometers.
News from Sakor Technologies (15 January 2007)
On-line measurement and control of peracetic acid
A new type of peracetic acid sensor from ProMinent Fluid Controls, the Dulcotest PAA 1, is ideally suited to the food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries.
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (15 January 2007)
Control performs press safety and productivity
A new control system has been introduced that protects any make of press and its tooling from damage, reduces production downtime, improves component quality and minimises raw material wastage.
News from Bruderer UK (15 January 2007)
Wire draw absolute encoder measures lengths to 5m
Sick Stegmann has introduced BKS Wire Draw Encoders.
News from Sick Stegmann (15 January 2007)
Entry level servo drives push into motion control
Schneider Electric has launched the first products in a major new push into the motion control arena with the unveiling of its entry level Telemecanique Lexium 05 servo drives.
News from Schneider Electric (15 January 2007)
Actuators and linear motion guides
User Application Article Actuators and linear motion guides from THK are helping Burnley Packaging Machinery to make improvements to the performance of its packaging machines.
News from THK UK (15 January 2007)
Seals service and support strengthened
John Crane has underlined its commitment to customer service and product support by completing an investment project to refurbish its North West Service Centre at Trafford Park in Manchester.
News from John Crane EAA (15 January 2007)
Microprocessor controlled compass module
Inertial Aerosystems has announced the availability of a new, low cost microprocessor controlled compass module. Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (15 January 2007)
Circular variable neutral density filters
Reynard, a supplier of optical components and thin film coatings has announced complete customisation of its Circular Variable Neutral Density (CVND) Filters.
News from Reynard (15 January 2007)
Regular maintenance programmes and parts
Chronos Richardson has published a new brochure that illustrates how companies can increase profitability through using regular maintenance programmes and genuine spare parts.
News from Chronos Richardson (15 January 2007)
Axstor iSCSI Ai Lite reduces cost of iSCSI storage
High-performance iSCSI family delivers more than 440MB/s and offers capacities from 0.5TB to 6TB
News from AXSTOR (15 January 2007)
Software to boost business productivity
Macro Scheduler 9.0 automates repetitive Windows tasks and eliminate processing bottlenecks.
News from MJT Net (15 January 2007)
Increased sales flexibility and efficiency
User Application Article Smeg streamlines the order to delivery process with Maginus
News from Maginus (15 January 2007)
Supanet cuts ribbon on free 90-day hosting trial
Broadband ISP announces the launch of a 90-day free web hosting trial.
News from Supanet (15 January 2007)
Gigabit switch with SFP
Ethernet Direct industrial managed gigabit switch now available with SFP
News from Ethernet Direct (15 January 2007)
Competitive supply chain optimisation
Technical Background Article For the modern delivery and sales fleet, the benefits of wireless enabled mobile computing are too many and varied to ignore
News from StockMarshal (15 January 2007)
New Benelux, Scandinavia and Iceland business unit
Newly launched business unit in Paris includes a new division for Scandinavia and Benelux
News from Katun UK (15 January 2007)
Visiprise included on the SAP solution map
Visiprise manufacturing now a SAP-endorsed business solution
News from Visiprise (15 January 2007)
Rondine Motor uses Visi-series CAM software
User Application Article A new Italian superbike prototype has been designed and produced by Rondine Motor using the Visi-series product suite from Vero International Software.
News from Vero International Software (15 January 2007)
Interim IT management servie
Galena IT have launched their new IT director service specially designed for manufacturing companies to take advantage of technology and keep up to date with the latest IT legislation.
News from galena IT (15 January 2007)
SignalWizard comes to Europe
Kane Computing has recently signed an exclusive distribution agreement to sell the SignalWizard family of real-time filter design products in Europe.
News from Kane Computing (15 January 2007)
USB data acquisition offering extended
New M series devices and NI signal streaming technology deliver portable, hi-speed USB performance. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (15 January 2007)
New executive vice president at ESI
New executive vice president of sales and marketing worldwide operations joins ESI group
News from ESI Group (15 January 2007)
New chief financial officer at ESI Group
ESI Group announces the appointment of a new chief financial officer
News from ESI Group (15 January 2007)
Version One launches improved new-look website
Document management and imaging software author, Version One, announces the launch of its redesigned and improved website.
News from Version One (15 January 2007)
Innovation in industrial controls seminar in Haifa
Ethernet Direct Corporation is cooperating with Ardan Control Tech to offer a 1-day seminar featuring "Innovation in Industrial Controls"
News from Ethernet Direct (15 January 2007)
Ten service systems consolidated into one
User Application Article Fast growing IT services company meets increase in customer support requirements with centralised service management solution.
News from Hornbill Systems Limited (15 January 2007)
High-performance computing expanded
SGI to offer Windows compute cluster server 2003 on SGI Altix XE cluster systems
News from Microsoft (15 January 2007)
IT innovation outlook for retailers
Microsoft CEO to deliver presentation at national retail federation annual convention and expo
News from Microsoft (15 January 2007)
Microsoft retail solution improves efficiencies
User Application Article Deployment of Microsoft's retail solution improves overall efficiencies, streamlines previously disparate systems, and delivers better customer experience
News from Microsoft Dynamics (15 January 2007)
Intelligent wheel flange lubrication system
Rail safety systems specialist, Rowe Hankins Components, features a selection of equipment for on-train and trackside safety and protection.
News from Rowe Hankins Components (15 January 2007)
Plasma and PVD lay thin coatings
Physical vapour deposition (PVD) processes allow a wide choice of metals, ceramics, and organic compounds to be applied to metal, ceramic and polymeric substrates.
News from Tecvac (15 January 2007)
Custom workpice gripping tooling described
A pictorial guide desribes and portrays previously designed and manufactured custom workholding solutions for turning, milling, grinding, assembly and process applications.
News from Hardinge Machine Tools (15 January 2007)
Line produces certified and printable films
Supplier of industrial surface protection films for automobile parts and electronics, has commissioned a new state-of-the-art production line.
News from Novacel (15 January 2007)
Free training offered on wireless manufacturing
An online university offers free training in wireless technologies for process manufacturing applications with 19 new courses for anyone who uses automation.
News from Emerson Process Management (15 January 2007)
Machine tool motors have higher speed
Higher speed torque motors and a more compact absolute sensor enable new machine tool applications, such as turning in machining centres as well as gear and tool grinding. Brochure Available
News from Fanuc GE CNC UK (15 January 2007)
Ethernet and TCP/IP training courses scheduled
'Ethernet and TCP/IP on the Plant Floor' and 'Safety Instrumented Systems: The Must Know For Implementation' are among ISA training courses at world automation event.
News from ISA (Instrumentation, Systems and Aut Soc) (15 January 2007)
Aluminium profile system offers range and economy
Aluminium profile system has all the essentials needed to make machine frames, guarding and modular frameworks but at a highly economical cost to the user.
News from Automation Supplies (15 January 2007)
SS profile provides clean machine framing
Stainless steel profile system is form-fit interchangeable with existing extruded aluminium range with super-fast fastener saving machine design and assembly costs. Brochure Available
News from MiniTec UK (15 January 2007)
Conveyors manufacturer gains US award
Conveyors manufacturer has been honored with a 'Innovative Business Practices Award' for 'demonstrating unique and innovative practices, products, or procedures'.
News from QC Industries Conveyors (15 January 2007)
Italian machine tools exhibited in Middle East
The Italian industry manufacturing machine tools, robots and automation will play a leading role at the third edition of Steelfab steel working show, Midle East.
News from UCIMU (15 January 2007)
Comparing 5-axis versus 3+2 axis machining
User Application Article UK aerospace subcontractor discusses 5-axis versus 3+2-axis machining, and the importance of volumetric accuracy, when machining less complex aluminium components.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (15 January 2007)
Vegetable oil coolant improves tooling life
A powerful vegetable oil-based metal cutting lubricity package to achieve outstanding machining performance, safety and economy - increasing tool life and machine speeds.
News from Houghton Plc (15 January 2007)
Unique e-learning consultancy formed
Providing learning that succeeds is the ambitious yet confident boast of a unique learning consultancy
News from Waller Hart (15 January 2007)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 283
News releases from 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000