News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 21 January
to Saturday 27 January 2007
Wheels and castors in catalogue
BuckHickman InOne has launched more than 1,300 wheels and castors under its Roebuck brand to cover virtually any application or replacement need.
News from Buck & Hickman (26 January 2007)
Six axes robot for total automation
User Application Article Fanuc Robotics was chosen as Hi-Tech's partner for a project at Shimizu and the ARCMate 120iBE robot arm was selected for each system Brochure Available
News from Fanuc Robotics (UK) (26 January 2007)
Planetary drives for rail car and marshalling
User Application Article Siemens Flender has won a significant order from Metso Minerals (UK), who is constructing a number of rail car dumper and train marshalling systems for coal export facilities in China.
News from Siemens Flender (26 January 2007)
Condensate drains have just two parts
The Bekomat 31/32 condensate drains just launched by Beko Technologies consist of only two parts. Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies (26 January 2007)
IR Thermography techniques in white paper
Cedip Infrared Systems has released a new technical paper describing how advanced IR Thermography techniques are enabling the automotive industry to solve a wide range of applications. Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (26 January 2007)
IR Sightglasses and windows pass arc-flash test
The Hawk IR Sightglass C-Range product line is continually tested to determine its maximum arc-flash withstand capability and the effects of differing switchgear volumes and configurations. Brochure Available
News from Hawk IR International (26 January 2007)
Guide for saving energy
Leading energy consultancy Energyteam has produced a helpful guide for companies keen to save on their energy use.
News from energyTEAM (26 January 2007)
Vibration analysis in plant maintenance
Datastick Systems has hired 30-year vibration and balancing veteran Derek Norfield as Director of Applications.
News from Datastick Systems (26 January 2007)
Mixed-contact subminiature PCB, cable connectors
Harting has added a number of new contact configurations to its D-Sub Combo family of mixed-contact subminiature PCB and cable connectors.
News from Harting (26 January 2007)
EMC compatibility simulation reduces testing costs
User Application Article Thales Technical Unit Control and Display Systems (CDS) uses electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) simulation to reduce testing costs on each new cockpit instrument. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (26 January 2007)
Magnetically actuated safety interlock switches
Omron Scientific Technologies has introduced the MA-S Series Magnetically Actuated Safety Interlock Switches and Actuators.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (26 January 2007)
Single quadrupole LC/MS detection system
Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the release of the latest and most advanced version of its high speed single quadrupole LC/MS detection system, the Thermo Scientific MSQ Plus.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Chromatography) (26 January 2007)
Compliance recording has live ASI playout
Pixelmetrix has added the live ASI playout option to the DVStor.
News from Pixelmetrix Corp (26 January 2007)
Analysis of aerosolisation of inhalation powders
At the recent Drug Delivery to the Lungs Conference Malvern Instruments presented the results of collaborative work on the aerosolisation of powders for inhalation. Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (26 January 2007)
Temperature and pressure testing products
Ametek Calibration Instruments will be showing three new products for the first time in the UK at the mtec show.
News from Ametek Calibration Instruments (26 January 2007)
Holistic vision seminars at show
The regular series of free seminars organised by UKIVA at IPOT (14-15 February, 2007, NEC, Birmingham, UK) will be taking on a Holistic Vision theme.
News from UK Industrial Vision Association (26 January 2007)
Vision cameras ethernet compatible
Firstsight Vision will be showing the first new GigE Vision cameras for 2007 from Jai and Dalsa at IPOT 07. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (26 January 2007)
Ipedo launches enhanced XQuery views
New capabilities expand access and insight to corporate data; interoperate with XML storage in Oracle 10g, DB2 and Microsoft SQL Server.
News from Ipedo (26 January 2007)
Infor leads performance management vendors
Ventana research ranks Infor as overall leader in annual performance management (PM) assessment.
News from Infor (26 January 2007)
Process visualization with improved performance
Siemens Automation and Drives has extended its popular Simatic WinCC process visualization series by introducing Version 6.2.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (26 January 2007)
Laser braze aluminium to steel without flux
An aluminium to steel brazing technique does not require flux, which will help reduce costs and time and also removes a potential source of joint corrosion. Brochure Available
News from Corus Automotive (26 January 2007)
Injection moulding machines go to Malaysia
Plastics injection moulding machine has a clamping force of 2,000kN and a size 800 injection unit for a maximum shot weight of 434g of PS.
News from Arburg (26 January 2007)
Italians develop manufacturing innovation
Italy has set up the 'Platform-Manufuture Italia', to develop and support to innovation in the manufacturing field and, more specifically, to the manufacturing instruments.
News from UCIMU (26 January 2007)
UK conference to discuss freight transport
Efficient transport and delivery of goods - covering all transport modes - will be discussed and reviewed at the Freight Transport Association's 2007 Freight Summit conference.
News from Freight Transport Association (26 January 2007)
Hydraulic dampers give smoother action
Hydraulic dampers have a balance chamber that enables the device to produce a constant motion and produces a smoother and more consistent damping effect.
News from Ace Controls International (26 January 2007)
CAD/CAM combined with 5-axis machining centre
Latest CAD/CAM software and a Mikron 5-axismachining centre demonstrated how high specification motorsport components can be taken from concept to the final product at AutoSport 2007.
News from Open Mind Technologies UK (26 January 2007)
Laser sintering has large build capacity
Offering a large build-volume capacity, a selective laser sintering system provides a competitive advantage to on projects that involve multiple large components.
News from 3D Systems (26 January 2007)
UK sets up National Training Awards competition
UK Skills invites manufacturing businesses to enter the 2007 National Training Awards, which recognise and celebrate the organisations and the people who create success through training..
News from UK Skills (26 January 2007)
Injection moulding machine service expanded
Plastics injection moulding machine builder, Krauss-Maffei, will be opening a sales and service office in Bogota, Colombia to serve also Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru.
News from Krauss-Maffei (UK) (26 January 2007)
Hiring of non-standard workers examined
A UK association representing 25,000 small and medium-sized UK businesses says that more EU rules on the hiring of non-standard workers will hinder business expansion.
News from Forum of Private Business (26 January 2007)
Italian machine tool orders rise 11% in Q4
The Italian machine tool and production systems association, UCIMU, reports that the index of machine tool orders increased by 11% during fourth quarter of 2006.
News from UCIMU (26 January 2007)
Forging dies machined without electrodes
User Application Article To try and increase competitiveness for manufacturing forging dies, a Japanese forge saught to machine hardened materials directly and avoid using EDM electrodes and hand polishing.
News from Sescoi International (26 January 2007)
Wing ribs machined in five axis programmed by CAM
User Application Article CAM system has been used to make programs to operate an advanced, twin 90kW spindle machining system for the 5-axis milling of wing ribs. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (26 January 2007)
Drive and Survive comes out on top
Risk management specialist, Drive and Survive, tops two polls.
News from Drive and Survive UK (26 January 2007)
Guide to managing power protection
The Power Protection Guide provides detailed information on how to design and implement secure power continuity plans to protect critical organisational processes and systems.
News from Uninterruptible Power Supplies (25 January 2007)
Tooling sourcing firm to move
S4S, Sourcing for Success has announced plans to relocate from its offices in Rochdale to new offices at Stonebridge Mill, Stonebridge Lane Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3HX.
News from S4S (25 January 2007)
Award for high quality powertrain systems
Cooper-Standard Automotive has received a DaimlerChrysler global supplier commodity award for powertrain systems at an annual ceremony held during the 2007 North American International Auto Show.
News from Cooper-Standard Automotive World (25 January 2007)
Guide to specifying electrical conduit updated
Kopex International's new free Guide to Specifying Electrical Conduit has been revised to include information on the latest lead free conduit systems.
News from Kopex International (25 January 2007)
Business Growth and Development Programme
Cranfield School of Management's Business Growth and Development Programme (BGP) starts its twentieth unbroken year this month (January).
News from Cranfield School of Management (25 January 2007)
Organisations unite for smarter working practices
A number of leading businesses and organisations, including the CBI and TUC, have signed an agreement to encourage the wider adoption of smarter working practices across the UK.
News from Work Wise UK (25 January 2007)
Customer relationship management makes it flexible
User Application Article The Access Supply Chain system takes quotes from Construction Specialties UK's customer relationship (CRM) software and drives the order process from that point on.
News from Access Supply Chain (25 January 2007)
Robotic dispensing and mixing/degassing equipment
Electronics company will be showing how to solve adhesives problems as well as showing low cost robotic dispensing and single process mixing/degassing equipment.
News from Intertronics (25 January 2007)
White paper for molecular spectroscopy compliance
Thermo Fisher Scientific has published a new white paper to demonstrate the value of employing a full-system approach to achieving compliance for Thermo Scientific molecular spectroscopy systems.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Molecular Spectroscopy) (25 January 2007)
Stream selector features bleed functionality
The Swagelok SSV series stream selector system delivers a representative sample from multiple sample streams to a single analyser.
News from Swagelok (25 January 2007)
Gold based finish optimises electronic parts
TECfin Connect is a new range of gold-based finishes designed to provide optimum durability, reliability and/or solderabiilty dependent on the application.
News from Tecan (25 January 2007)
Intelligent crust breaking cylinders
User Application Article Parker, the world's largest manufacturer of motion and control technology, is helping the Elkem Aluminium plant in Mosjoen, Norway to streamline processes and significantly increase efficiency. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Pneumatic Division (25 January 2007)
Linear motion components include slow lift
The Ballscrew and Acmescrew range of components from RA Rodriguez is expanding to encompass a wider range of applications in a variety of industries.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (25 January 2007)
End of line machinery includes shrink wrapper
At Total 2007 Aetna will be exhibiting a number of exciting new additions to its range of end of line machinery including an Aetna shrink wrapper with single or twin tray loading capability.
News from Aetna UK (25 January 2007)
Add-on I/O modules connect temperature sensors
New add-on I/O modules mean that temperature sensors can be connected to Moeller's MFD Titan controllers which combine the functions of a programmable relay with those of an operator interface unit.
News from Moeller Electric (25 January 2007)
Gas analyser measures trace moisture in argon
Gow-mac Instrument has introduced its newest process instrument, the Series 1400 analyser.
News from Gow-Mac Instrument (25 January 2007)
Printed Electronics Europe 2007
Printed Electronics Europe returns to Cambridge in April 2007 for the 4th annual conference on printed and organic electronics.
News from IDTechEx (25 January 2007)
Esko launches new website
Esko announced that its website has been completely redesigned and will offer new content and an intuitive, stylish format.
News from EskoArtwork (25 January 2007)
Free pay-per-click advertising with Supanet
Web hosting provider Supanet Hosting is offering all customers a GBP50 free MIVA marketing voucher tha will increase the volume of targeted leads to Supanet hosted websites
News from Supanet (25 January 2007)
Global enterprise incentive management
User Application Article One of the largest publicly traded managed health care companies in the USA to standardise on Callidus platform.
News from Callidus Software (25 January 2007)
Communities of practice' surgery
Learning Light is running a surgery on 'making communities of practice work'.
News from Learning Light (25 January 2007)
Lean product development from CoCreate
User Application Article Major player in industrial washing and drying systems moves toward lean product development.
News from CoCreate Software (25 January 2007)
Application development costs reduced
User Application Article Leading actuary firm implements Grid-Tools' test data management tool for developers.
News from Grid-Tools Limited (25 January 2007)
Radan Sheet Metal software open house
Radan Sheet Metal Software is pleased to announce the opening of new offices in Forest Lake.
News from Planit Holdings (25 January 2007)
Integrated drafting support for the Philippines
CAD Schroer partners with MDCGroup, to bring powerful, integrated drafting support to Pro/Engineer customers in the Philippines
News from CAD Schroer (25 January 2007)
The world of industrial device networking
Technical Background Article The device server is a complete network enabling solution enclosed in a ruggedised RJ-45 or external box package that can create a networked environment from simple serial data
News from Lantronix (25 January 2007)
Managing fast-paced business changes
Infor presents latest product developments and strategies for maximising the value of enterprise solutions.
News from Infor (25 January 2007)
Online product selection tools selected by ZSi
User Application Article Catalog Data Solutions (CDS) has announced that ZSi has adopted its CAD model download solution.
News from Catalog Data Solutions (CDS) (25 January 2007)
Multi-CAD benchmark report
Research supports using TransMagic for CAD data exchange
News from TransMagic (25 January 2007)
Extend displays by up to 820 feet
Matrox Graphics announces the Extio F1220, the latest addition to the Extio series of Remote Graphics Units (RGUs).
News from Matrox Graphics (25 January 2007)
Easy to Install modems
Zlinx Modbus industrial grade radio modems can do the job faster, easier, and less expensively than stringing cable.
News from B and B Electronics (25 January 2007)
Full range of flexible PoS functionality
User Application Article Toshiba takes the lead role at Delfont Mackintosh Theatres.
News from Toshiba TEC (25 January 2007)
PLM Software for Small Business
PDXpert Offers Fast, Affordable "Download and Run" Product Management
News from Active Sensing (25 January 2007)
Enterprise Integration with Ethernet
Lantronix device networking solutions take full advantage of Ethernet, enabling manufacturers to remotely monitor, manage and control equipment over the network or Internet.
News from Lantronix (25 January 2007)
Remote process control management
User Application Article Device server technology from Lantronix gave Texas Instruments the ability to access and manage their process control equipment remotely over the Internet.
News from Lantronix (25 January 2007)
Sensors Gain Internet Connectivity
User Application Article Sensor Synergy and Lantronix combined forces to develop state-of-the-art sensor interfaces that include advanced embedded device server technology
News from Lantronix (25 January 2007)
All-in-one PC care service
Next generation of Windows Live OneCare launches internationally alongside Windows Vista
News from Microsoft (25 January 2007)
Helping to boost small business success
Custom applications take advantage of Windows Vista and 2007 Microsoft Office system to give entrepreneurs a leg up in driving business growth
News from Microsoft (25 January 2007)
Microsoft and Novell alliance embraced by Wal-Mart
User Application Article World's leading retailer cites interoperability, intellectual property assurance and joint technical support as factors that will enable it to do more with less.
News from Microsoft (25 January 2007)
Unified strategy for WEEE compliance
Zycko has created a multilayered Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliancy service combining data eradication and end-of-life IT hardware disposal services.
News from Zycko (25 January 2007)
88% of IT managers are considering open standards
Two thirds of UK retailers plan to upgrade their networks during 2007 to incorporate new open standards technology
News from Zycko (25 January 2007)
Low cost toolholders offer quick changeover
To reduce the high cost of tooling - a barrier to truly affordable CNC machining - a range of low cost, quick-change toolholders has been introduced.
News from Tormach, LLC (25 January 2007)
Compact CNC milling machine is under US$7,000
More compact and inexpensive than traditional milling machines, a machine with the same strength, power, and accuracy to cut high-performance alloys is priced at only US$6,800.
News from Tormach, LLC (25 January 2007)
Measurement and control firm ups sales 43%
Sales of Acu-Rite and Anilam CNC products achieved a rise of 43% during 2006 and ACI (UK) reports a quarterly average growth of some 6%.
News from ACI (UK) (25 January 2007)
Product development cycles on the fast track
User Application Article XPort has enabled Rockwell Automation to reduce its development costs and hasten their time-to-market giving them a competitive advantage.
News from Lantronix (25 January 2007)
The cure for inefficient data collection
User Application Article The pairing of technologies from Welch Allyn and Lantronix resulted in a higher the level of care for patients and maximized efficiencies among hospital staffs.
News from Lantronix (25 January 2007)
Updated CAD translators for Acrobat
Free update enables customers to convert 3D CAD files to PDF without CAD software.
News from Adobe Systems UK (25 January 2007)
Free Kibs CRM mini
Kyliptix gives individuals and business users the power of CRM
News from kyliptix Solutions Inc. (25 January 2007)
Extensive investment in ARM technology
Accent to focus on using ARM processors for new design projects for fabless customers requiring licence access through Accent.
News from Accent (25 January 2007)
IP friendly approach to aftermarket products.
Technical Background Article Aftermarket companies should assist customers' understanding of intellectual property and OEM-compatibility
News from Katun UK (25 January 2007)
Next-generation performance software
A one-stop solution for cost accounting, print, logistics and service management for all printer equipment brands.
News from Katun UK (25 January 2007)
Katun corporation expands overall product offering
Growing product offering meets needs of both existing customers and new channels.
News from Katun UK (25 January 2007)
EMEA Isilon VAR recruitment drive
Reseller recruitment underway for vertical market expansion.
News from Zycko (25 January 2007)
Hush Technologies PCs at Netzwelt the no 1
The Bentley in the living-room Hush PCs win the main prize of the first Netzwelt award.
News from Hush Technologies (25 January 2007)
Tooling firm sets up technical/training centre
Tooling company has set up a UK technical and training centre to give its agents and users detailed information, tooling try-outs and application proving facilities.
News from Allied Maxcut Engineering Co (25 January 2007)
UK area fluid equipment sales manager named
Supplier of fluid handling equipment to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical manufacturers, Flexrite Chemgiene, has appointed Andrew Shaw as area sales manager for North England.
News from FlexRite Chemgiene (25 January 2007)
Training Synergy achieves ISO 9001:2000
Training Synergy has recently had its status as an 'investor in people' (IiP) reconfirmed, following receiving IIP accreditation in 2003
News from Training Synergy (25 January 2007)
Bank supports takeover of packaging company
User Application Article UK banking company is supporting the takeover by the Audax Group of a leading supplier of aluminum foil containers, Nicholl Food Packaging.
News from Barclays (25 January 2007)
Laplink releases PCmover for Vista
As millions of PC users await Microsoft's latest operating system, Laplink's best-selling migration utility is now available for moving into a new Vista PC.
News from Laplink Software (25 January 2007)
Hammer drill has keyless chuck
A 1/2in hammer drill has a keyless chuck, which makes bit changes quick and easy and ensures secure bit clamping, has a 5/8in capacity in drilling steel.
News from Metabo (25 January 2007)
Largest RFID supply chain solution in Europe
User Application Article Toshiba Europe has implemented an RFID system at its plant in Regensburg, Germany.
News from Toshiba TEC (25 January 2007)
Innovative applications built for Windows Vista
Dozens of third-party gadgets, novel applications built for Windows Vista to debut next week and in coming months.
News from Microsoft (25 January 2007)
Technology for people with disabilities
Windows Vista, the 2007 Microsoft Office release and assistive technology companies bring customers unprecedented ease of use.
News from Microsoft (25 January 2007)
Engraving and routing software enhanced
Software designed for engraving and routing is now able to develop and manage models as a series of 'bitmap' layers and supports simultaneous drilling operations. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (25 January 2007)
Corporate network management
User Application Article Network management suite readies infrastructure for strategic community goals.
News from Entuity (25 January 2007)
UK skills academies to better skills, productivity
A UK National Skills Academy for Manufacturing is one of the first in a national network of industry-focused academies intended to boost manufacturing skills and productivity.
News from One NorthEast (25 January 2007)
UK automation event includes seminars
An automation, drives and control technology event in the UK will be supported by industrial speakers and end-user case studies and includes a number of seminars.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (25 January 2007)
Better England-Scotland rail freight wanted
It is now cosidered that 'fit for purpose' railroad freight routes to south eastern UK ports are needed for Scottish manufacturers to benefit from 'key economic gateways'.
News from Freight Transport Association (25 January 2007)
Briefings to help UK SMEs raise quality, delivery
To educate on improvements in quality, cost and delivery, a series of free monthly breakfast briefings are being set up for the UK's SMEs.
News from Technology Innovation Centre (25 January 2007)
Automation can protect UK manufacturing base
Investing in more automation systems could be the more important route to protecting the UK's manufacturing base, but the message has to get through to 'board level', says automation group.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (25 January 2007)
Complex energy market defeats all purpose
A leading energy consultant says that the ever increasingly complex energy market in the UK is providing a 'massive burden' for many UK manufacturers.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (25 January 2007)
Best parameters found for grinding wheel dressing
Technical Background Article An Austrian firm has revealed the best parameters to use when using a profiled diamond dressing roll to dress a vitrified aluminium oxide wheel for creep-feed grinding nickel alloys.
News from Tyrolit (25 January 2007)
Machine drills and inserts clips in sealing
User Application Article An automatic drill and clip insertion machine for automotive sealing systems has a special camera system to ensure that each clip is positioned accurately to within 1.5mm.
News from Industrial Automation (25 January 2007)
Elastomer has flexibility, high insulation
A high performance silicone elastomer compound is for sealing and joining of metals, plastics, electrical insulations, protective coatings and formed-in-place gaskets.
News from Master Bond (25 January 2007)
Punch press tooling firm announces promotions
Manufacturer of tooling equipment and systems for punch presses, Mate Precision Tooling, has announced a number of international sales management promotions. Brochure Available
News from Mate Precision Tooling (25 January 2007)
Packaging Automation Medical Packaging Expertise
Packaging Automation will attend the 2007 MEDTEC exhibition in Birmingham at the NEC (14-15th February 2007) for the first time as it establishes its presence in the medical packaging sector.
News from Packaging Automation Ltd (25 January 2007)
Orion Gets the Cream at a Major Dairy Company
One of the UK's leading dairies has specified automatic stretch wrapping equipment from Herefordshire-based Orion Packaging Systems (UK) for its main operation in the East Midlands.
News from Orion Packaging Systems (UK) (25 January 2007)
New Portable Strapper for Fruit
One of the first applications of the innovative Cyklop D-53 mobile horizontal strapping machine is seeing it secure boxes of fresh fruit ready for transportation to supermarkets around the UK.
News from Cyklop UK (25 January 2007)
Cyklop Solution for Norbert Dentressangle
A warehouse distributing flat-packed and home goods is benefiting from vastly enhanced productivity by using new automated strapping technology supplied by Cyklop UK
News from Cyklop UK (25 January 2007)
Packaging elite line up to sponsor Starpack 2007
Alcan Packaging and Abbey Corrugated have been welcomed on board as sponsors of the UK's leading packaging competition Starpack Industry Awards 2007.
News from IOP: The Packaging Society - Starpack Awards (25 January 2007)
Borealis Benefits for Pail Packaging Market
User Application Article Borealis has created a unique opportunity for pail packaging converters to raise productivity and increase processing efficiency.
News from Borealis (25 January 2007)
Game changing approach to midmarket
SAP details additional delivery, customer engagement and business models enabled by new "enterprise SOA by design" solution to reach untapped market of midsize companies
News from SAP (25 January 2007)
Gas detectors in biggest shopping center in UAE
User Application Article Mall of the Emirates chooses Crowcon gas detectors for underground car park. Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (25 January 2007)
New First Aid catalogue
First Aid 2007 catalogue from St. John Supplies is free and available now to help fulfil your Health and Safety requirements.
News from St John Supplies (25 January 2007)
Oi building sales in construction
Oi Noise revolutionises how noise above the 80 dB level is identified in the workplace.
News from Oi Noise (25 January 2007)
Spectral metal thin film coatings deal with heat
Deposition Sciences (DSI), manufacturer of highly durable thin film optical coatings, announces an innovation in optics with the HeatBuster Spectral Metal product line.
News from Deposition Sciences (24 January 2007)
On-line viscometer holds up under pressure
Measuring the viscosity of drilling fluids at the high pressures of the oilfield is all in a day's work for the XL7 on-line viscometer from Hydramotion . Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion (24 January 2007)
Pressure Gauges for next day delivery
Southern Temperature Sensors has recently taken on a resale agreement for pressure gauges and now has a range of gauges to suit most requirements available from stock.
News from Southern Temperature Sensors (24 January 2007)
Modular air preparation increases reliability
User Application Article Parker Hannifin has supplied its Moduflex air preparation system to Hi-Force, the international supplier of high performance hydraulic tools, for use in its air driven pump units. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (24 January 2007)
Turn key machines and precision laser machining
Whether for outsourcing of precision manufacturing projects to ouitsr sub contract machining facilities or sourcing fully integrated machines, Op Tek Systems can help.
News from Optek Systems (24 January 2007)
Contract manufacturing services for optical fibre
OpTek Systems can now offer contract manufacturing services for optical fibre applications using our proprietary and patented laser technology platforms.
News from Optek Systems (24 January 2007)
Software and instrumentation support for analysis
Labtronics has announced that the LimsLink Suite of products will now be resold by Katalysis for the Brazilian market.
News from Labtronics (24 January 2007)
Predictive maintenance vibration training seminar
Datastick Systems, is holding its first vibration training seminar at its Campbell, California, headquarters on February 1, 2, and 3, 2007.
News from Datastick Systems (24 January 2007)
Spectrometry products control software
Waters' control software now makes its Acquity UltraPerformance LC (UPLC) System compatible with Applied Biosystems/MDS SCIEX mass spectrometry products controlled by Analyst software.
News from Waters (24 January 2007)
Optical, CMM and laser metrology in China
Metris and Leeport Group have agreed a sales, service and marketing partnership that will dramatically raise the Metris profile in this rapidly expanding region. Brochure Available
News from Metris (24 January 2007)
Calibration kit for gas analysers is easy to use
To simplify the checking and calibration of packaging headspace gas analysers, Systech Instruments has introduced a compact calibration kit.
News from Systech Instruments (24 January 2007)
QA Proficiency Testing Scheme for food industry
Following customer consultations, microbiology specialist Lab M has extended its Smart QA Proficiency Testing Scheme for the food industry.
News from Lab M (24 January 2007)
Complete control for HPLC, Liquid Handling and SPE
Anachem has introduced Trilution, control software from Gilson, automated systems. Brochure Available
News from Anachem (24 January 2007)
Polymer batteries tester introduced
Designed to meet NVDC-I requirements for better efficiency and longer battery life, a narrow VDC charger controller for Li-Ion/Li-Ion polymer batteries has been introduced.
News from Intersil (24 January 2007)
Wireless telemetry leading growth in M2M
Technical Background Article Wireless telemetry leading growth in M2M revenues, reaching $25.3bn by 2009, as enterprise wakes up to 'real-time' efficiency savings
News from Juniper Research (24 January 2007)
High-performance ZXTM solution for SMBs
Zeus Technology has announced the launch of its latest appliance, the ZXTM 2000 (Zeus Extensible Traffic Manager 2000).
News from Zeus Technology (24 January 2007)
E-learning partnership with Russia
Business Training Russia (BTR) has formed a partnership with Trainer1, one of the UK's leading learning consultancies.
News from Trainer1 (24 January 2007)
ATB increase design productivity
User Application Article ATB Morley works with Imass Design Solutions to increase design productivity
News from Imass (24 January 2007)
Learning Light in action with e-learning guru
Learning Light has extended its relationship with the US-based e-learning guru, Jay Cross.
News from Learning Light (24 January 2007)
Mobility for Lotus Notes and Domino
New ways to realise return on investment from CommonTime mobile technology, built exclusively for Enterprises running IBM Lotus Notes and Domino
News from CommonTime (24 January 2007)
Integrated document management
PS Financials and Version One Form Partnership to Deliver Integrated Document Management Solutions
News from Version One (24 January 2007)
Optimising innovation to maximise business growth
First solution from a major PLM vendor helps companies ensure they are working on the right projects with the right resources, while maintaining strategic alignment throughout the product lifecycle
News from Siemens PLM Software (24 January 2007)
BE award for water management
Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran wins 2006 BE award for plan to provide alternative water supplies for sections of greater Mumbai area damaged by monsoon rains
News from Bentley Systems (24 January 2007)
Scalable storage management
High performance computing leader makes use of storage solutions.
News from Digi-Data (24 January 2007)
Appointment underlines commitment to Europe
Empirix has appointed Frank Van der Poll as Managing Director, EMEA.
News from Empirix (24 January 2007)
Flexible process calculation engine
Exele releases OPCcalc 3.2 Process Calculation Engine for solid performance, unmatched flexibility and reliable results.
News from Exele (24 January 2007)
Lotus Notes/Domino transition simplified
Microsoft makes it easier for organisations to transition to its unified communications and collaboration platform
News from Microsoft (24 January 2007)
Microsoft educational resources and tools
User Application Article Fourth-largest US school district deploys Microsoft's online portal, bringing together 1.5 million constituents in collaborative learning
News from Microsoft (24 January 2007)
LSI compliant with advanced PHS standard
A single chip with voice and data communication functions for use in Willcom's handsets
News from Oki Electric Industry (24 January 2007)
Machine vision products give high performance
A range of lenses, light sources, light guides and peripherals can be used to get an exceptional image capture with high resolution and contrast.
News from Moritex Europe (24 January 2007)
Solid carbide drill is among lower UK tool costs
A solid carbide drill has 140 deg point angle, self centring accuracy and TiN coating suitable for universal applications and is among a UK supplier's offering of savings of up to 35%.
News from Hoffmann Group (24 January 2007)
PUR mixing head is very compact
A PUR mixing head is extremely compact for easy handling and its small size means it is capable of operating even in relatively inaccessible areas.
News from Krauss-Maffei (UK) (24 January 2007)
UK area machine tool sales manager named
The area sales manager for machine tools in the UK's East Midlands, Norfolk and Lincolnshire has been named as Steve Alker by XYZ Machine Tools. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (24 January 2007)
Precision subcontractor invests in CNC machining
User Application Article CNC vertical machining centres - including a continuous path 5-axis model - are quick and easy to program, are fully guaranteed and there is good service back-up. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (24 January 2007)
Machine tool orders placed at UK Autosport show
At the UK's recent Autosport show, orders were placed on the stand of XYZ Machine Tools for a 'mini-mill' compact vertical machining centre and a combination lathe. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (24 January 2007)
S England machine tools sales manager named
Bringing some 15 years practical knowledge in the application of cutting tools, David Balfour has been selected by XYZ Machine Tools as its area sales manager for southern England. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (24 January 2007)
Reducing sizing mills gain orders
Rolling mill equipment supplier, Morgan Construction Company, has had a successful 2006 having had five separate orders for reducing sizing mills.
News from Morgan Construction Company (24 January 2007)
Sawing machine company increases turnover
Manufacturer of deburring, brush and sawing machines and systems - including systems cutting tubes and sections at up to 8,000 parts/h - has increased turnover to over EUR 20 million.
News from RSA Entgrat- u. Trenn-Systeme (24 January 2007)
UK automotive fabricator names Russian director
Supplier of automotive 'body-in-white' presswork and fabrications, Stadco, has appointed a corporate affairs director for its Russian subsidiary in St Petersburg.
News from Stadco (24 January 2007)
UK workshop covers stainless steel fabrication
Speakers at a one-day stainless steel fabrication workshop event will cover the essentials of working with stainless steel - including the higher grades.
News from British Stainless Steel Association (24 January 2007)
ISA announces board members
The US' Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society has announced the memebrs of its executive board, with Steve Huffman as president.
News from ISA (Instrumentation, Systems and Aut Soc) (24 January 2007)
Usable prototypes built in 3D on the desktop
Supplier of 3D printing and fast prototyping systems aims to produce a very fast, simple 'office modeller' to build usable 3D models - on the desktop - directly from CAD.
News from 3D Systems (24 January 2007)
Shot blasting machine service enhanced
Surface preparation equipment manufacturer, Wheelabrator, has introduced a comprehensive, highly responsive equipment and parts service. Brochure Available
News from Wheelabrator Group (24 January 2007)
Miniature washers get even smaller
A range of miniature washers can now be specified for smaller than 0.080in in outside diameter and less than 0.030in in inside diameter - in a variety of materials.
News from Bokers (24 January 2007)
Rub-on or immerse for antique finishes
Oil-rubbed bronze and leather brown finishes can be made with a combination immersion or brush-on solution for use on copper, brass, bronze, iron and steel.
News from Birchwood Casey (24 January 2007)
Rotary dresser fits CNC tool and cutter grinders
An online rotary diamond roll dressing station for a series of CNC tool and cutter grinding machines is mounted inside the grinding area and operates under CNC.
News from Rollomatic (24 January 2007)
'Collet jaw' chuck speeds lathe changeovers
The collet-jaw capability of a lathe chuck having a 'wedge bar' actuation system avoids the lengthy time loss involved when changing, say, from a chuck to a collet. Brochure Available
News from Schunk Intec (24 January 2007)
Manufacturing cell asembles desk drawers
User Application Article A four station rotary table assembly machine, assisted by a robot, assembles and clinches a variety of metal drawers for an office furniture manufacturer.
News from Modular Automation International (24 January 2007)
BreakPoint temperature indicator
CRYOLOG announces the launch of BreakPoint, a revolutionary threshold crossing indicator.
News from Cryolog (24 January 2007)
Can drying system installed at brewery
Scottish and Newcastle breweries have recently installed six of Secomak's can drying systems at its Royal Brewery in Manchester, with five more planned for Berkshire in the spring. Brochure Available
News from Secomak (24 January 2007)
Blast furnace blowers control updated
User Application Article In a blast furnace turbo blowers upgrade project, software enabled a single control strategy and graphical user interface for the blowers - a project, which won an award. Brochure Available
News from Corus Northern Engineering Services (24 January 2007)
The importance of Hearing Surveillance at work
Technical Background Article New Noise at Work Regulations.
News from First Stop Safety (24 January 2007)
New cable-free noise dosimeter
Casella CEL, the UK's leading manufacturer of occupational health, safety and environmental equipment, turns an everyday noise monitor into a masterpiece with the launch of the new CEL-350 dBadge.
News from Casella Measurement (24 January 2007)
Challenging test and inspection in China
After the Chinese Government implemented the open policy and joined WTO last century, OEM clients have enjoyed years of fruitful profit margins from low cost and high quality OEM production in China. Brochure Available
News from SGS (23 January 2007)
Moulded components - sourcing service
Blue Diamond has expanded its scope of supply to include a wide range of moulded components in almost any shape, size or material. Brochure Available
News from Blue Diamond Technologies (23 January 2007)
High-Efficiency 150V DirectFET MOSFET works cooler
International Rectifier has launched the IRF6643PbF, a 150V DirectFET MOSFET for isolated DC-DC converters operating from 36V to 75V universal telecommunications input and 48V fixed input systems.
News from International Rectifier (23 January 2007)
Business financial services detox firms
Bibby Financial Services (BFS), specialist provider of business cash flow solutions, is urging owners and managers to give their business a thorough detox to ensure a prosperous 2007.
News from Bibby Financial Services (23 January 2007)
Electrical lean manufacturing expertise on board
Leicester based electrical engineering firm Cressall Resistors has added to its senior management team by appointing former Eaton Electrical lean manufacturing expert Cy Wilkinson.
News from Cressall Resistors (23 January 2007)
6-sided insert for ultra high feed machining
The new ChaseFeed Plus from TaeguTec is an extension to the already successful ChaseFeed range of cutting tools.
News from TaeguTec UK (23 January 2007)
Wireless testing services in North America
SGS becomes the North American leader in CDMA testing by acquiring Wireless Test Systems and reinforces its market position in Europe by purchasing former 7 Layers UK. Brochure Available
News from SGS (23 January 2007)
Safety certification for electrical appliances
The Korean EASC Act (Electrical Appliance Safety Certification Act) has broadened its scope. Brochure Available
News from SGS (23 January 2007)
Product design reviews for battery products
With product recalls due to the hazardous failures of lithium ion batteries, numerous companies and organisations are increasing their efforts to ensure safer products through standardised design. Brochure Available
News from SGS (23 January 2007)
Electrical standards in medical devices
Technical Background Article Spotting the new standards in medical devices is not an easy task as they are not identified as new in the list of all electrical standards included in the Medical Devices Directive. Brochure Available
News from SGS (23 January 2007)
EMC testing services for ITE/RF/ISM manufacturers
Guangzhou has built the first commercial 10m long semi-anechoic chamber in China. Brochure Available
News from SGS (23 January 2007)
Measuring Instruments Directive requirements tests
SGS is a Notified Body under several European Directives appointed by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Ofgem (UK Regulator) approved laboratory for Gas and Electricity Meters. Brochure Available
News from SGS (23 January 2007)
Testing for more stringent RoHS in China
The RoHS requirements in China are stricter and are based on a different principle than the self declaration concept in the European Union. Brochure Available
News from SGS (23 January 2007)
WEEE registration assistance
Generally manufacturers, importers and distributors are required to register as WEEE producers when they put products on the EU Member States market for the first time. Brochure Available
News from SGS (23 January 2007)
Testing for harmful chemical substances
The presence of hazardous substances in EandE products is becoming more and more of an issue. Brochure Available
News from SGS (23 January 2007)
Semiconductor device failure analysis and testing
Development in the semiconductor industry has always been characterised by shrinking to smaller structures. Brochure Available
News from SGS (23 January 2007)
Engineering firm sells motors, drives division
Intending to major on rapid prototyping and CNC machining, Unimatic Engineers, UK, has sold its motors, drives and linear actuator busines to Micromech.
News from Unimatic Engineers (23 January 2007)
Gaining environmental credentials - support given
User Application Article Support from a UK manufacturing advisory service is helping an aerospace subcontractor to gain enviromental credentials - regarded as soon to be compulsory in this sector.
News from Manufacturing Advisory Service - East Midlands (23 January 2007)
CNC turret punch press CAM price reduced
US firm offers at low price CAM software for CNC turret punch presses, which accepts DXF geometry from any CAD system, includes interactive nesting and cycle optimization.
News from Applied Production (23 January 2007)
Solid carbide taps quadruple cutting speeds
A range of solid carbide taps is claimed to raise the cutting speed in steel and iron by a factor of four as well as lengthening tool life and reducing tapping costs by up to 65%.
News from Kennametal UK (23 January 2007)
UK agent set up for Huron 3- and 5-axis millers
UK and Ireland agent for Huron Graffenstaden CNC 3- and 5-axis milling machines and machining centres is now Fortron UK, which aims to re-establish Huron in the markets.
News from Fortron UK (23 January 2007)
5-axis CNC milling centre is compact, precise
A compact, high performance, 5-axis, five-sides CNC milling centre is intended for high speed machining of medium-sized workpieces up to 6 tonnes in weight.
News from Fortron UK (23 January 2007)
High speed machining centre roughs and finishes
A 5-axis, five-sides, fixed gantry machining centre performs the high speed machining - roughing and finishing - of moulds, dies and electrodes as well as small to medium complex parts.
News from Fortron UK (23 January 2007)
CNC milling centre has powerful orthoganal head
Fixed gantry, moving table CNC milling centre features a powerful orthogonal head with axis drives powered by direct drive or torque motors.
News from Fortron UK (23 January 2007)
Gun barrels honed to tight tolerances
User Application Article Honing is earning new respect from barrel makers, says a gunmaker, who related that a firm rough and finish hones hones to within a tolerance of +/-0.000050in on roundness.
News from Sunnen Products Company (23 January 2007)
New gloves for light engineering sector
Marigold Industrial gets to grips with light engineering sector through Flexilight and PX150.
News from Marigold Industrial (23 January 2007)
Free booklet on new noise regulations
First Stop Safety has updated their free booklet on noise to take into account the requirements of the new Control of Noise at Work regulations.
News from First Stop Safety (23 January 2007)
New RF leakage tester
An accurate meter for checking RF leakage from microwave ovens.
News from First Stop Safety (23 January 2007)
Free anti-RSI mousemat
First Stop Safety has designed a unique mouse mat to avoid Repetitive Strain Injury.
News from First Stop Safety (23 January 2007)
Electronics, ASICs and sensors named in alliance
MAZeT, a leading company in the development of electronics, ASICs and sensors, was named in October 2006 as a member of the Freescale Design Alliance Program.
News from Mazet (22 January 2007)
Semi auto pallet stretch wrappers up
According to Aetna UK, there has been a definite upward trend in the popularity of power-pre stretch semi automatic wrapping systems.
News from Aetna UK (22 January 2007)
Weigh-price-labelling and product checkweighing
Mettler Toledo has introduced a range of static and automated individual weigh-price-labelling technology machines that embrace the advantages of high-speed operation. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (22 January 2007)
X-ray, metal detection and checkweighing
Mettler Toledo's Product Inspection (PI) division, is, says the company, considered as the market leader in leading-edge X-ray, metal detection and checkweighing technologies. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (22 January 2007)
Metal detection and X-ray inspection systems
Technical Background Article Mike Bradley of Mettler Toledo's Product Inspection Division, considers the various issues facing many food processing organisations when choosing between metal detection and X-ray inspection. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (22 January 2007)
Static checkweighing supplied for shellfish
User Application Article Mettler Toledo has supplied a range of static checkweighing solutions to leading crab, lobster, prawn and shellfish specialists, The Cromer Crab Company. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (22 January 2007)
IP69K BBA scales for food hygiene protection
Mettler Toledo Industrial Division, the Leicester-based weighing equipment specialist, has introduced a range of IP69K BBA scales specifically designed for use in the food sector. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (22 January 2007)
Global packaging industry trends reviewed
The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute has introduced the Packaging Intelligence Brief series to help define and address trends currently shaping the future of packaging.
News from Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (22 January 2007)
Packaging industry innovations awards given
A sleek package developed for a prepared meals manufacturer was named as the winner of the Pack expo Selects awards programme.
News from Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (22 January 2007)
US packaging machinery exports are up
Exports of packaging machinery from the USA rose 7% from one year ago totaling US$646 million - helped by the industry's 'total system' approach.
News from Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (22 January 2007)
US packaging exhibition generates interest
US packaging exhibition - Pack expo International 2006 - welcomed 45,741 buyer attendees, up 553 from the 2004 show.
News from Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (22 January 2007)
Packaging scolarships backed by institute
The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute and Pack Expo exhibitors raised US$127,050 to provide packaging schools across the US and Canada with financial grants.
News from Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (22 January 2007)
Safety standard compiled for packaging
ANSI/PMMI B155.1-2006 safety standard for packaging and packaging-related converting machinery is now harmonized with the international (ISO) and European (EN) standards.
News from Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (22 January 2007)
Electric current related bearing damage, failure
Technical Background Article Phil Burge at SKF looks at the increase in electric current related bearing damage and failure, and introduces the latest generation of bearings which have been designed to counter the problem. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (22 January 2007)
Compact high performance servo motors
Siemens Automation and Drives (AandD) has launched a new compact 1FT7 servo motor for high-performance applications in machine tools and production machinery.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (22 January 2007)
Multifunction high speed counting module for PLC
ABB's new DC-541 multifunction module for its AC500 PLC offers a flexible device enabling operators of high-speed rotating machinery to optimise efficiency.
News from ABB Automation Tech (LV Products) (22 January 2007)
Vinyl anti slip tape for marine applications
Handl Solutions supplies its No Skidding vinyl anti slip tape to North Sea oil rigs for use on slippery exterior hand rails; it offers good slip resistant properties in both wet and dry conditions.
News from Handl Solutions (22 January 2007)
Product relaunch uses in-mould labelling
User Application Article RPC Containers Oakham's reputation for quality of service and excellence in in-mould labelling has been underlined by John Loader (Wessex) 's selection of a 10 litre container.
News from RPC Containers (22 January 2007)
Measurement uncertainty tutorial released
Designed to serve as a practical desk reference in situations that commonly confront an experimenter ISA has released its tutorial, 'Measurement Uncertainty'.
News from ISA (Instrumentation, Systems and Aut Soc) (22 January 2007)
ATEX approved non-contact radar transmitter
VEGA, a market leader in process radar, has gained an ATEX approval for applications down to (minus) -170degC to +150 degC. Brochure Available
News from Vega Controls UK (22 January 2007)
Radar for bubbler level system
User Application Article Vega are working hard and increasing their dominance of the process radar market. Brochure Available
News from Vega Controls UK (22 January 2007)
Radar on chemical and pharmaceutical reactor
User Application Article VEGA supply Process Radar level gauges to the the Rhodia Chirex manufacturing plant at Holmes Chappel. Brochure Available
News from Vega Controls UK (22 January 2007)
Radar level for concrete aggregate storage
User Application Article Concrete is an essential component for the building and construction industry. Brochure Available
News from Vega Controls UK (22 January 2007)
Liquid bitumen in storage tanks
Vegabar 65 is for level measurement in bitumen tanks; bottom mounted and space saving, it is unaffected by the extreme conditions within the vessel. Brochure Available
News from Vega Controls UK (22 January 2007)
Anti-microbial labels minimise spread of bacteria
An innovative antimicrobial material with silver ions enables the production of labels which inhibit the growth of bacteria.
News from Tenza Technologies (22 January 2007)
High resolution infrared camera module
MultiPix Imaging has launched IR-TCM 640 High Resolution Infrared Camera module from Jenoptik. Brochure Available
News from Multipix Imaging (22 January 2007)
Ball, roller, linear, needle bearings online
Schaeffler (UK) has relaunched its website, offering engineers improved navigation and easier access to bearing products and services. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (22 January 2007)
Vision system inspects pizza production
User Application Article Gunnar Dafgandaring has installed vision from Cognex in order to inspect the production of different varieties of pizzas that is marketing under a common brand "Billy".
News from Cognex UK (22 January 2007)
Hand-held cartridge dispensing system
ConProTec has announced the availability of the S-50 System 10:1 ratio cartridges for its Mixpac Hand-Held Cartridge Dispensing System.
News from Sulzer Mixpac USA (22 January 2007)
Portable multi-functional gas analysers
Witt Gas Techniques ia exhibiting a wide range of gas distribution, mixing and analysis equipment for Modified Atmosphere Packaging at Total Processing and Packaging Exhibition.
News from Witt Gas Techniques (22 January 2007)
Thermocouples, data loggers and analysis
To ensure it meets the new requirements, Datapaq has carried out a comprehensive review of its thermocouples, data loggers and analysis software.
News from Datapaq (22 January 2007)
Motor analyser for the engineering laboratory
The recent introduction of the 3320A Servo Motor analyser by Avelly fills a void in the motor test world.
News from Avelly (22 January 2007)
Pocket portable surface finish gauge
As part of its array of dimensional gaging products and metrology systems, Mahr Federal will feature its new Pocket Surf PS1 portable surface finish gauge at the Westec 2007 Exposition.
News from Mahr Federal (22 January 2007)
High resolution remote head camera
Toshiba Imaging Systems Division, a division of Toshiba America and a leader in advanced video imaging, has announced the high resolution, 3CCD Remote Head Camera.
News from Toshiba Imaging Systems Division (22 January 2007)
Pumping stations and automation systems
User Application Article ABB has received a contract from the Algerian oil and gas company Sonatrach to supply pumping stations and automation systems worth more than $215 million.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (22 January 2007)
Quality trip amplifiers and signal converters
Lee-Dickens has announced that its range of high quality trip amplifiers and signal converters have in most cases been assessed and awarded SIL2 rating. Brochure Available
News from Lee-Dickens (22 January 2007)
Real-time automated PCR helps target rare cells
User Application Article EpiStem uses Eppendorf systems for automated real-time PCR assays, which are accelerating the discovery of key regulators for rare but vital stem cells in the small intestine. Brochure Available
News from Eppendorf UK (22 January 2007)
Proficiency testing for EU water framework
LGC's Proficiency Testing Group has recognised that the required performance at the regulatory limits of many of the substances is at the forefront of what chemical analysis can achieve.
News from LGC (22 January 2007)
Asset inspection prevents load failure
The Maintenance Services Division of leading lifting services provider, Morris Material Handling, is actively promoting a new and invaluable managed service that is being rolled out.
News from Morris Material Handling (22 January 2007)
Non-contact thermal inspection with IR camera
Predictive maintenance remains a core business for Flir Systems and its extensive range of infrared cameras confirms it. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (22 January 2007)
LIMS for waste water analysis laboratory
User Application Article Christchurch City Council decided to purchase WinLIMS from QSI to handle the complex task of sample scheduling in a multi-site environment, and to manage the its waste water analysis laboratories.
News from Quality Systems International (UK) (22 January 2007)
Stainless steel filter adds to solenoid valves
Asco Numatics has introduced the Series 342 stainless steel filter regulator to complement the existing range of stainless steel solenoid valves.
News from Asco Numatics (22 January 2007)
Industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO)
Brammer has entered a new sector after winning a multi-year contract with one of the world's leading recyclers.
News from Brammer (22 January 2007)
Consolidation for MRO organisation
Brammer, the leading pan-European distributor of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products, has become a single trading organisation, uniting 11 separately-named companies.
News from Brammer (22 January 2007)
Accredited subcontract precision engineers added
Atel has announced that the businesses of Middleburn and Bentley Engineering now range under its banner with immediate effect.
News from Aerospace and Technical Engineering (ATEL) (22 January 2007)
Warehouse stacking lift truck gets four new models
Hyster's tough and versatile ReachStacker range has been further enhanced with the addition of four new model configurations.
News from Hyster Europe (22 January 2007)
Container handling trucks are fast and productive
Hyster's H40.00-50.00XM-16CH series has been welcomed by a market where containerised transport is showing significant growth.
News from Hyster Europe (22 January 2007)
Electric platform pallet trucks and stackers
Now with powerful AC motors and advanced power steering, the Hyster P2.0S series of platform pallet trucks and S1.2S-1.5S series of platform stackers have been released to the market.
News from Hyster Europe (22 January 2007)
AC powered low level order pickers are productive
Hyster's L02.0 series of low level order pickers, now with powerful AC motors and electric power steering, to maximise order picking productivity.
News from Hyster Europe (22 January 2007)
Reliable, dependable IC powered lift trucks
Hyster has launched its technology rich, customer tailored H2.0-3.5FT internal combustion lift trucks.
News from Hyster Europe (22 January 2007)
Auto-Deceleration system on lift trucks
Hyster has launched the Fortens truck generation, packed with innovative design features to boost customer productivity.
News from Hyster Europe (22 January 2007)
On site inspection services for Toledo
GKS Inspection Services, a division of Laser Design, is expanding its area of on-site services coverage to the Toledo market.
News from GKS Inspection Services (22 January 2007)
VNA man-up turret trucks feature unique mast
The Manutention show saw the unveiling of the Hyster's range of VNA man-up turret trucks, the C series.
News from Hyster Europe (22 January 2007)
Multiplexing test capabilities for optical tests
Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering has announced the evolution of its optical transport network (OTN) test solution with ODU1 to ODU2 multiplexing test capabilities on its Transport Blazer test modules.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (22 January 2007)
Three technical presentations for LIMS users
Thermo Fisher Scientific has scheduled three free technical presentations for LIMS users at the forthcoming ArabLab 2007, Dubai International Exhibition centre (DICC), Dubai, UAE. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (22 January 2007)
Branded tear tape is convenient
User Application Article Pharmaceuticals company, in reviewing its on-pack brand image, recognised that this could be delivered effectively at the point of opening by incorporating messages into the tear tape.
News from Payne Security (22 January 2007)
Redundant position sensor for maximum safety
The new magnetostrictive Temposonicso GT ensures maximum safety for all applications where a failure will have disastrous effects on safety and cost.
News from MTS Sensor Technologie (22 January 2007)
Mass flowmeters control product consistency
User Application Article Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings, has installed four Krohne Optimass Coriolis Mass flowmeters to help accurately control product consistency and minimise production costs.
News from Akzo Nobel Industrial Coatings (22 January 2007)
Stacking reaching warehouse trucks in 3 phases
Hyster has announced its RS series of ReachStackers, to be introduced in three phases over the course of 12 months.
News from Hyster Europe (22 January 2007)
10 second 12V sealed lead acid battery tester
Astratec Electronics has announced the BZT1, an innovative new rapid battery testing solution that gives accurate readings of the condition of 12V sealed lead acid batteries in just ten seconds.
News from Astratec Electronics (22 January 2007)
UMTS basestation test system
The addition of new Blocking and Inter-modulation test capabilities on Aeroflex's 6413A UMTS basestation test system have been designed to help optimise the receiver performance of both.
News from Aeroflex (22 January 2007)
Benefits with man-up turret truck
The Hyster C Series of man-up turret trucks is set to demonstrate how latest innovation can produce outstanding benefits for the customer.
News from Hyster Europe (22 January 2007)
Lift trucks have oil immersed brakes
Hyster has introduced value-added features on Fortens H2.0-3.5FT trucks, also oil immersed brakes and the only powershift transmission available in the market with extended function.
News from Hyster Europe (22 January 2007)
Determination of water vapour transmission rates
MRS Seitter has announced the successful development of Gintronic in the field of permeation measurements.
News from MRS Seitter (22 January 2007)
Determination of carbon dioxide (CO2) barrier
It is possible to perform a non destructive test on a single bottle in extremely short time (about 1 hour) to know the amount of loss of carbon dioxide in a day.
News from MRS Seitter (22 January 2007)
Permeability tester for simultaneous barrier test
The new Permeability Tester MultiPerm of ExtraSolution is an innovative instrument that allows the simultaneous measurements of the barrier of two different samples.
News from MRS Seitter (22 January 2007)
Hydrostatic waterhead tester for watertightness
MRS Seitter will show its new hydrostatic waterhead tester WSP 3600 for determination of watertightness.
News from MRS Seitter (22 January 2007)
Non-intrusive acoustic wave transmitter
Hawk Measurement Systems, a leading global provider of level and flow measurement technology, offers the new Sultan Series non-intrusive acoustic wave transmitter.
News from Hawk Measurement America (22 January 2007)
Pump and optical modules support fibre, amplifier
Liekki and Bookham have announced their collaboration to offer a compatible optical engine and pump block unit.
News from Bookham (22 January 2007)
Laser scanning microscope is precise
The Zeiss LSM 5 DUO Laser Scanning Microscope has picked up the top prize in the coveted RandD 100 Awards, widely recognised as the 'Science Oscar'.
News from Carl Zeiss, Metrology Division (22 January 2007)
Electronic variable speed drive on motor
The drawing together of two concepts led Leroy-Somer to introduce its Varmeca motor with integral variable-speed drive in 2000.
News from Leroy Somer (22 January 2007)
Online store for force and torque testing
Mecmesin, international manufacturer of force and torque testing systems, has announced the launch of their new on-line store, Mecmesin Instruments Direct. Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin (22 January 2007)
High sensitivity particle image analyser
New software for the Morphologi G2 high sensitivity particle image analyser from Malvern Instruments incorporates a plate tracking facility that further enhances its accuracy. Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (22 January 2007)
Hazardous area connectors and cable glands
Hazardous area connectors and cable glands expert, 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 (22 January 2007)
Metrology and productivity sponsorship
Renishaw will again be lead sponsor for this year's MWP Summit conference being held at the Rolls Royce Learning and Development Centre in Derby, UK, on Thursday 29 th March 2007. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (22 January 2007)
9-roll cradle straighteners for coiled steel
The new BNG range of Dimeco Alipresse 9-roll cradle straighteners for coiled steel, including aluminium and stainless steel, is now available in the UK through Shear-Form Machine Tools.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools (22 January 2007)
PCB test product wins prize
JTAG Technologies has announced that its unique TapCommunicator product has won a prestigious 'Best-In-Test' award at T and M World's 2007 prize-giving event. Brochure Available
News from JTAG Technologies (22 January 2007)
High contrast 19-inch open frame LCD display
Pacer USA, a supplier of optoelectronic, display and laser solutions, has announced the PTM19L300-OFM1 19-inch open frame TFT LCD display.
News from Pacer USA (22 January 2007)
Flowmeters deliver circulating lube oil
Universal Flow Monitors offers flowmeters that assure delivery of circulating lubricating oil in industrial machinery applications.
News from Universal Flow Monitors (22 January 2007)
Portable gas analyser for sulphuric acid dewpoint
The new Lancom 200 is the latest portable gas analyser from Land Instruments International for measuring sulphuric acid dewpoint temperature. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (22 January 2007)
IIP for packaging automation firm
Packaging machinery manufacturer Packaging Automation has retained its Investors in People status by continuing investment in staff training and involving them in improving the business.
News from Packaging Automation (22 January 2007)
Large aperture direct drive rotary stages
Large aperture rotary stages combine brushless direct-drive motor technology and integral precision encoders with angular contact bearings for backlash-free, ultra precise positioning. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech (22 January 2007)
Diaphragm transducer for high pressure testing
Hydraulic pressure test stands can be extremely unforgiving to some pressure transducers especially in high dynamic systems which are testing hydraulic actuators or valves.
News from SensorsOne (22 January 2007)
Design flow and simulation for packaging
Ansoft has announced the Turbo Package analyser (TPA) v5.
News from Ansoft Europe (22 January 2007)
Laboratory data integration and management
Labtronics has announced the new partnership with Symbion Systems, leader in providing analytical instrument control and connectivity software.
News from Labtronics (22 January 2007)
Precision dispensers and metering pumps
Fluid Metering has released its 2007 36 page Catalogue covering Precision Dispensers and Metering Pumps for Laboratory, Industrial, Process and OEM applications.
News from Fluid Metering (22 January 2007)
Airborne molecular contamination (AMC) monitor
Particle Measuring Systems' newest Airborne Molecular Contamination (AMC) monitor, the AirSentry II, was designed for high sensitivity, speed, and low cost.
News from Particle Measuring Systems (22 January 2007)
IPTV test and monitoring platform, MPEG analyser
Pixelmetrix will present its rapidly deployed DVStation-IP at the TVoDSL 2007 Triple Play Showcase.
News from Pixelmetrix Corp (22 January 2007)
Ionising air knife system case studies
The 16-page, full-colour brochure from Meech International on its unique JetStream Ionising Air Knife system highlights the technical advancements JetStream brings to contamination removal. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (22 January 2007)
Safety posters are free
Just as wearing a safety belt was made law, the wearing of a safety harness will no doubt soon become a mandatory obligation to users of boom type platforms.