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Sunday 28 January
to Saturday 3 February 2007

Printed circuit board assemblies

TT electronics manufacturing services (TTems), one of the largest, UK-owned, contract electronic manufacturers is located in Rogerstone (Wales).

News from TT electronic manufacturing services (TTems) ( 2 February 2007)

Electronics manufacturing services at air show

Electronics Manufacturing Services provider TTems attended the 46th International Paris Air Show in 2005, joining forces with the Aerospace Wales Forum (AWF).

News from TT electronic manufacturing services (TTems) ( 2 February 2007)

Printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) supply

TTems (TT electronic manufacturing services) announced a strategic alliance with BAE Systems to become a supplier of choice for Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) supply.

News from TT electronic manufacturing services (TTems) ( 2 February 2007)

Defence electronics manufacture

 User Application Article  Electronics Manufacturing Services provider TTems' has been awarded a new contract with Chelton Defence Communications.

News from TT electronic manufacturing services (TTems) ( 2 February 2007)

Surface mount and X ray test for electronics maker

To underpin the dynamic business growth experienced by electronics manufacturing services provider, TTems, the company initiated a major capital investment programme at its Rogerstone site.

News from TT electronic manufacturing services (TTems) ( 2 February 2007)

Contract electronics manufacture in Wales

Electronics manufacturing services provider TTems - a subsidiary of global electronics manufacturing company TT electronics - is a UK-owned, contract electronics manufacturer.

News from TT electronic manufacturing services (TTems) ( 2 February 2007)

Measuring arm and scanner exhibits relevance

Faro UK recently attended the Autosport 2007 Show at the NEC in January.  Brochure Available 

News from Faro UK ( 2 February 2007)

Measuring the oxidative stability of petrodiesel

 Technical Background Article  The oxidation stability of fatty acid methyl esters has been included in various test methods as a standard parameter used to define the minimum quality requirements of biodiesel.  Brochure Available 

News from Metrohm UK ( 2 February 2007)

Powder rheometer for comprehensive testing

Freeman Technology will exhibit the FT4 powder rheometer at Powtech 2007 where the company's focus will be on 'characterising powders in process relevant ways'.

News from Freeman Technology ( 2 February 2007)

Leak detection, particle counting and air quality

Domnick hunter offers a comprehensive range of innovative services including leak detection, particle counting and air quality management surveys, via a dedicated service team.

News from Parker Domnick Hunter ( 2 February 2007)

Transfer torque wrenches calibrated on site

HBM is now offering a standard service at customers' sites to re-calibrate its advanced TTS transfer torque wrenches.  Brochure Available 

News from HBM UK ( 2 February 2007)

Fax notification for environmental sensor products

AKCP has announced a free software upgrade to all AKCP Linux-based products (cameraProbe8, sensorProbe8Linux, sensorProbe8Linux-X20, sensorProbe8Linux-X60).

News from AKCP ( 2 February 2007)

Environment and security monitoring with Linux

AKCP has announced a major free software upgrade to all AKCP Linux-based products, cameraProbe8, sensorProbe8Linux, sensorProbe8Linux-X20, sensorProbe8Linux-X60.

News from AKCP ( 2 February 2007)

Mapping module for sensor notification matrix

AKCP, manufacturer of SNMP based environmental and security monitoring solutions, announced the release of its Mapping Module for the AKCP Sensor Notification Matrix.

News from AKCP ( 2 February 2007)

Sensor probe has satellite uplink

 User Application Article  The sensorProbe2, AKCP's original environmental monitoring solution, serves as a line of defense against loss of life in Texas.

News from AKCP ( 2 February 2007)

Chronos and Richardson bagging and palletising

Chronos Richardson Systems' wide range of materials handling and packaging equipment, will be illustrated through reference to its proven range of weighing, bagging and palletising equipment.

News from Chronos Richardson ( 2 February 2007)

Hot and chilli

Viscose Closures of Crawley were recently approached by the South Devon Chilli Farm to help improve the look of their bottled chilli sauces.

News from Viscose Closures Ltd ( 2 February 2007)

Kingston Carton output improved

A Screen B1 PlateRite 8300 CTP system has had the effect of increasing and improving plate output at Kingston Carton's packaging print facility in Hull.

News from Kingston Carton Co ( 2 February 2007)

European supply chain for RF handsets

Indigo Lighthouse appoints Chelford SAP as technology partner to support major European expansion

News from Chelford SAP ( 2 February 2007)

Bar code capability for portable receipt printer

S3750THS series thermal printer supports bar codes for machine readable receipts

News from Extech Instruments ( 2 February 2007)

Twincat adds support for telecontrol protocols

PLC libraries for IEC standard telecontrol protocols are the latest enhancement to Beckhoff's renowned Twincat automation software, which is available in the UK exclusively from Hayes Control Systems.

News from Hayes Control Systems ( 2 February 2007)

Plated CBN wheels up output on rigid machines

Why higher production rates using plated CBN abrasive grinding wheels cannot be achieved may be the spindles are not fast enough and the machine requires fast set-ups and high rigidity.

News from Holroyd ( 2 February 2007)

Integrated CAD/CAM speeds 'time to market'

 User Application Article  In making speed an essential factor in expanding its market share, an automotive sheet metal stamping company has introduced an integrated CAD/CAM system.

News from VX Corporation ( 2 February 2007)

CNC 8mm bar automatic lathe has live tools

An 8mm capacity, single spindle, CNC automatic lathe now has a motorised unit to power live tooling and there is also an option of a workpiece conveyor with the machine.

News from Tornos Technologies ( 2 February 2007)

Drives/automation upgrade raises mill output

 User Application Article  A drives and automation upgrade on a wire rod mill has increased production output by 25% by upping rolling speeds to 55m/s for low carbon and alloy steels.

News from Morgan Construction Company ( 2 February 2007)

Laser welding simplifies jewellery repair

 User Application Article  Acquiring a laser welding system has enabled a jeweller to simplify the repair of damaged claws, prongs or shanks without having to remove the gemstones.  Brochure Available 

News from Rofin-Baasel UK ( 2 February 2007)

Document technology trends

Xplor International has announced the addition of an executive seminar to their Xplor Document University

News from Xplor International ( 2 February 2007)

3Dpartstream.net connects to PIM solution

Hybris has joined forces with SolidWorks, a producer of 3D CAD technologies.

News from hybris UK ( 2 February 2007)

Half size Intel 945GM express platform

Core 2 Duo/Core Duo mobile and Celeron M on 65nm processors address the requirements of a wide range of embedded applications such as interactive clients and industrial automation equipment.

News from Taiwan Commate Computer Inc ( 2 February 2007)

Prize draw for Supanet customers

Supanet Hosting is offering all customers the chance to win a 32in LCD TV.

News from Supanet ( 2 February 2007)

Desktop productivity for manufacturing users

New release of Seemage software transforms the way product documentation will be created.

News from Seemage ( 2 February 2007)

Ethernet and TCP/IP networking workshop

IDC Technologies is running a 2 day workshop on Wireless, Ethernet and TCP/IP Networking in London on the 12th and 13th February

News from IDC Technologies ( 2 February 2007)

Jetcam schedule of exhibitions

Manufacturing companies will have a greater opportunity than ever to see the benefits of CADCAM automation and efficiency with Jetcam Expert around the world

News from Jetcam International ( 2 February 2007)

CRM for Blackberry users

 Technical Background Article  CRM tops 2007 wish list of the next generation BlackBerry user.

News from LAN 2 LAN ( 2 February 2007)

Standards based service fulfillment

Improved quality of service (QoS) and lower TCO for broadband service providers

News from Intelliden ( 2 February 2007)

Mobile/wireless collaboration solutions

GiveMePower has announced that Laser N' Effect of Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been authorised as a GiveMePower Premier Solutions Provider.

News from GiveMePower Corporation ( 2 February 2007)

Academic centre chooses IDBS

 User Application Article  IDBS announces a strategic collaboration with the University of Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg) that makes its predictive technology suite PredictionBase available to the University.

News from IDBS ( 2 February 2007)

Unlimited access to entire ELS software portfolio

 User Application Article  Westinghouse rail systems joins Bentley enterprise license subscription program

News from Bentley Systems ( 2 February 2007)

Improved Productivity and CAD Integration

The XM edition of Bentley AutoPIPE provides improved productivity and increased interoperability with other computer-aided design (CAD) products.

News from Bentley Systems ( 2 February 2007)

Cyco software in strategic alliance

Cyco Software has announced that it has signed agreements to form two new strategic alliances with IT Consol

News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions ( 2 February 2007)

Vista ready device connectivity

Quatech announces "Vista-ready" products with device connectivity now Microsoft Vista compatible.

News from Quatech ( 2 February 2007)

Parker releases bayside catalog on CD

Parker's Electromechanical Automation Division announces the release of an electronic version of its new Bayside brand catalog of motion and control systems products.  Brochure Available 

News from Parker Electromechanical Automation USA ( 2 February 2007)

Record customer adoption for new ERP release

More than 1,000 go-lives with mySAP ERP 2005 in just seven months since general availability underlines value for customers and success of SAP's ERP Road Map

News from SAP ( 2 February 2007)

Collaboration and Innovation in oil industry

Oil and gas industry value network joins existing seven IVNs to bring together customers and partners to address industry difficulties

News from SAP ( 2 February 2007)

Custom fit packaging is sturdy

Packaging system collapses the sides of a shipping case over the articles inside to provide a secure, sturdy package for decreased packaging and shipping costs.

News from B+ Equipment ( 2 February 2007)

TI rugged RFID tag

Texas Instruments Introduces Rugged Encapsulated Tag for Harsh Process Environments Company Adds Overmoulded RFID Transponder to Its High Frequency Product Line

News from Texas Instruments RFID Systems ( 2 February 2007)

LINPAC Materials Handling buys Allibert-Buckhorn

UK-Based LINPAC Materials Handling has announced that the purchase of the French based Allibert-Buckhorn is complete.

News from LINPAC Materials Handling ( 2 February 2007)

PFM the wholesome choice

Wholebake, which was founded in 1984 with the aim of providing wholesome vegetarian foods to the masses, has recently placed yet another order with PFM Packaging Machinery.

News from PFM Packing Machinery ( 2 February 2007)

KDO Flexo Press first choice

An established UK label printer has chosen a KDO flexographic press from British manufacturer K2 International for producing its wide range of self-adhesive label products.

News from K2 International Trading Ltd ( 2 February 2007)

New Ghent PDF Workgroup Packaging specifications

The new packaging specifications are now available

News from Ghent PDF Workgroup ( 2 February 2007)

Secomak new Tornado dryer

The new Tornado drying system from Secomak has been designed to eliminate the dispersion of bacteria commonly associated with processes such as post pasteurization.  Brochure Available 

News from Secomak ( 2 February 2007)

IPL Packaging makes brand more visible

Can you increase the in-store visibility of your brand without increasing the size of the package or the number on the shelf? Answer: Through the use of a process known as In-Mold Labeling (IML).

News from IPL Packaging ( 2 February 2007)

Judges sustain Starpack 2007

Judges highlight sustainability issues for Starpack 2007 AN ALL STAR cast of judges will line up to consider the winners of the Starpack Industry Awards 2007, organised by IOP: The Packaging Society.

News from IOP: The Packaging Society - Starpack Awards ( 2 February 2007)

Arlington Packaging and Schoeller go arm in arm

Arlington Packaging and Schoeller Arca Systems Go Arm in Arm at the EFI Show

News from Arlington Packaging ( 2 February 2007)

Robust and hygienic tray denester

Sewtec Automation has designed and manufactured a twin magazine tray denester for a 'ready meals' application

News from Sewtec Automation ( 2 February 2007)

Re-energizing of North American glove business.

Bacou-Dalloz is announcing plans to revitalize the Hand Protection business unit in North America.

News from Sperian Protection (UK) ( 2 February 2007)

Earth loop impedance tester, two-wire loop tests

Megger's ground-breaking LTW300 range of earth loop impedance testers now makes it possible to carry out two-wire loop tests with no risk of tripping 30mA RCDs.  Brochure Available 

News from Megger ( 1 February 2007)

Ductless fume hoods for routine work

The Purair 5 Ductless Fume Hoods from Air Science USA feature a high level of operator protection where routine work is being carried out.

News from Air Science USA ( 1 February 2007)

Ethernet test module for higher-layer test

Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering has announced the release of a new Ethernet test module, the FTB-8510B Packet Blazer, for advanced Ethernet and higher-layer test applications.

News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering ( 1 February 2007)

FKI Logistex GS100 Series Case Palletisers

The newly-launched GS100 family of entry-level case palletisers are for companies switching from manual to fully automatic handling and for use in larger, multi-line packaging operations.

News from Logistex Cleco ( 1 February 2007)

Pregis European Design and Test Centre

Pregis, the leading manufacturer of quality protective packaging, has opened a new European Design and Test Centre in Prague.

News from Pregis Corporation ( 1 February 2007)

A Tool for Every Job from Cyklop

The acclaimed Cyklop range of user friendly, ergonomically balanced, battery-powered strapping hand tools,will be on show at the Cyklop UK stand at Total Packaging (stand no. 5590)

News from Cyklop UK ( 1 February 2007)

Industrial Innovation award for Rockware Glass

Rockware Glass has won the Yorkshire Forward CIC Award in the Industrial Innovation category for its work with the Design Future's Centre of Industrial Collaboration at Sheffield Hallam University.

News from Rockware Glass ( 1 February 2007)

Airmovers keep Drying and Cooling Costs Down

The BECK Airmover range is now available from process drying specialist Secomak  Brochure Available 

News from Secomak ( 1 February 2007)

WRAP Recycled PET Packaging Conference

The business case for using recycled PET plastic in packaging will be demonstrated at a WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) conference being held on 6th February 2007.

News from WRAP ( 1 February 2007)

Avery Weigh-Tronix Price Labeller Systems

Avery Weigh-Tronix has launched two new weigh price labeller systems for the UK and Irish prepacked fresh food industry.

News from Avery Weigh-Tronix ( 1 February 2007)

Schaeffler Llanelli helps Corus Packaging

More than just a supplier of bearings, Schaeffler UK is now offering customers a full design and manufacturing service from its Llanelli plant.  Brochure Available 

News from Schaeffler (UK) ( 1 February 2007)

New Project Helps Glass Packaging to lose Weight

Food retailers and brand owners are being invited to take part in a series of trials towards the adoption of lightweight glass containers.

News from WRAP ( 1 February 2007)

New Water Bottle from Rockware Glass

 Technical Background Article  Highland Spring's new 750ml bottle from Rockware Glass.

News from Rockware Glass ( 1 February 2007)

90 nm and below design-to-manufacture services

Take advantage of Faraday's IP portfolio, OKI's front-end design expertise, and UMC/UMCJ's manufacturing excellence

News from Oki Electric Industry ( 1 February 2007)

More than 40% shaved from development cycle

 User Application Article  Machinery specialist approaches error-free designs with history-free 3D CAD

News from CoCreate Software ( 1 February 2007)

Enhanced products at Learning Technologies

Giunti Labs has further enhanced its products in the UK

News from Giunti Labs ( 1 February 2007)

Remote control sales leap in 2006

IDC Worldwide Remote Control software report 2006, highlights that NetSupport jumped to second place overall for worldwide remote control sales.

News from NetSupport ( 1 February 2007)

Network device configuration patent

Two US patents, 'System and method for configuring a network device', and 'Network configuration manager' have been issued to Intelliden.

News from Intelliden ( 1 February 2007)

Zeus CEO in technology award finals

UK technology innovation and growth awards publish finalists

News from Zeus Technology ( 1 February 2007)

Human capital management guru joins Learning Light

Human capital management specialist has become a research associate with Learning Light,

News from Learning Light ( 1 February 2007)

Industry's fastest SATA drive swaps

Unique design eliminates caddies and carriers, reducing drive replacement delay, and cutting workload for IT departments.

News from AXSTOR ( 1 February 2007)

Integrated design and simulation

Partnership streamlines the PLM process by interconnecting design and simulation

News from CoCreate Software ( 1 February 2007)

First enterprise license subscriber in Korea

 User Application Article  Leading civil, architectural, and environmental engineering company gets unlimited access to entire ELS software portfolio for fixed annual fee

News from Bentley Systems ( 1 February 2007)

Project services company on fixed licensing

 User Application Article  Provider of project services to the energy, resource, and process industries gets unlimited access to entire ELS software portfolio for a fixed annual fee

News from Bentley Systems ( 1 February 2007)

Plant interoperations and innovation sharing

Bentley Systems has announced several developments that combine to improve enterprise interoperations and the sharing and delivery of design innovations throughout distributed enterprises.

News from Bentley Systems ( 1 February 2007)

Carollo engineers win 2006 BE award

Engineering news-record top 100 design firm takes top honours in "plant: first-time user" category

News from Bentley Systems ( 1 February 2007)

CAD model download and ecommerce

 User Application Article  Catalog Data Solutions (CDS) has announced that Accurate Screw Machine has adopted its CAD model download and ecommerce solutions.

News from Catalog Data Solutions (CDS) ( 1 February 2007)

UK mobile supplier expands into Asia

inVue announces its strategic partnership with Teamax to acquire one million users across the Asian region.

News from InVue ( 1 February 2007)

Design automation for custom products

RuleStream will demonstrate RuleStream's latest .NET-based SolidWorks integrated solution at SolidWorks World 2007.

News from RuleStream Corp ( 1 February 2007)

Hosted enterprise e-learning

 User Application Article  Plateau's solution will streamline training and tracking for more than 16,000 employees worldwide

News from Plateau Systems ( 1 February 2007)

Nastran FEA Software in Canada

Noran Engineering has announced that Topologica Solutions of Montreal, Canada has signed a Distribution Agreement for its portfolio of engineering analysis and simulation software in Canada.

News from Noran Engineering ( 1 February 2007)

Digital visionary to headline CAD event

Cyon Research Corporation has announced that high-tech visionary Bruce Sterling as the main speaker for COFES 2007.

News from Cyon Research ( 1 February 2007)

Oracle award nomination for Version One

Document management and imaging software author, Version One has been nominated for a prestigious Oracle UK Partner of the Year Award.

News from Version One ( 1 February 2007)

Jenoptik notes marked increase in sales, earnings

The Laser and Optics, Sensors and Mechatronics divisions of the German Jenoptik Group all report on a strong growth in business during 2006.

News from Jenoptik ( 1 February 2007)

Measurement and control applications seminar

In a three-hour hands-on seminar, learn how to design and build powerful measurement and control applications using National Instruments LabVIEW graphical programming and NI data acquisition devices.  Brochure Available 

News from National Instruments ( 1 February 2007)

Stand-alone electric PID valve controllers

Amot has introduced new stand-alone electric PID valve controllers in simple panel mounting or complete control panel formats designed for fully configurable high-performance operation.  Brochure Available 

News from AMOT ( 1 February 2007)

Continuous process benefits silver casting

 User Application Article  The totally enclosed nature of a continuous casting process is a particularly suitable for casting silver and eliminating any residual oxygen.

News from Rautomead International ( 1 February 2007)

Maintenance services reduce downtime

Visitors to the AV Technology (AVT) stand D11 at MAINTEC 2007 will be able to talk to themaintenance solutions provider about how they can reduce machine downtime.  Brochure Available 

News from AV Technology ( 1 February 2007)

Electric motors in French appointment

Electric motors manufacturer, Lafert Electric Motors has appointed Nigel Evenett as managing director of Lafert Moteurs SAS in France.

News from Lafert Electric Motors ( 1 February 2007)

Storage and retrieval machine is modular

Diamond Phoenix has announced a new partnership with Swedish manufacturer Accalon.

News from Diamond Phoenix ( 1 February 2007)

High accuracy CMM for UKAS laboratory

 User Application Article  Recent Government funding has boosted Loughborough University's engineering research and furthered its international reputation for engineering excellence.  Brochure Available 

News from Metris ( 1 February 2007)

Brass rod continuously cast at lower cost

 User Application Article  Continuous casting of 8mm diameter brass rod eliminates several intermediate processes can be eliminated thus achieving a significant reduction in both the capital cost.

News from Rautomead International ( 1 February 2007)

Digital Correlation Transit-Time flowmeter

Sierra's Innova-Sonic In-Line is a state-of-the-art Digital Correlation Transit-Time Ultrasonic flowmeter designed to give the end-user high performance at an affordable price.

News from Sierra Instruments ( 1 February 2007)

Sample extraction and liquid chromatography

Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the acquisition of Cohesive Technologies, a manufacturer of advanced sample extraction and high performance liquid chromatography products.

News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mass Spectrometry) ( 1 February 2007)

ISA and OAGi collaborate on standards info

The organisations ISA and the OAGI have agreed to carry out joint projects and exchange standards documentation and recommend ISA-95 enhancements.

News from ISA (Instrumentation, Systems and Aut Soc) ( 1 February 2007)

Indian firm to support painting systems

The sales, installation and service activities of B and M surface coating systems is being supported in India by the Aquarius Engineering Consultancy.

News from Aquarius Engineering Consultancy ( 1 February 2007)

Slide module makes compact machining centre

A very compactly dimensioned 3-axis slide module provide a precise, self-contained, high-performance CNC 3-axis machining centre within a very small envelope.

News from Bruce Engineering ( 1 February 2007)

Honing systems operate automatically

 Technical Background Article  Latest high technology honing systems are capable of producing and controlling hole sizes automatically within 0.25 micron and to high Cpk requirements, writes Rich Moellenberg.

News from Sunnen Products Company ( 1 February 2007)

US Forum underlines manufacturing commitment

Attended by around 140, a Manufacturing Operations Forum had 60% of attendees from users and the remainder, Microsoft and other vendors.

News from ISA (Instrumentation, Systems and Aut Soc) ( 1 February 2007)

Power press builder appoints UK MD

Builder of high speed mechanical power presses and automation equipment, Bruderer, has appointed Adrian Haller as managing director of Bruderer UK.

News from Bruderer UK ( 1 February 2007)

Labelling firm appoints UK development manager

With over 20 years' industry experience, Stuart Norton-Collins has been appointed business development manager by DataLase for the UK.

News from DataLase ( 1 February 2007)

CNC laser cutting system ousts night shift

 User Application Article  Purchase of the latest 2D laser cutting system with faster cutting speed, tighter accuracy and 'lights-out' operations has eliminated a nightshift at a subcontractor.  Brochure Available 

News from Trumpf ( 1 February 2007)

Measurement company has record revenue

Measurement and automation company, National Instruments, has reported its highest quarterly revenue, which represents a 14% increase over 2005 performance.  Brochure Available 

News from National Instruments ( 1 February 2007)

Senior programming manager appointed

An ability to intently focus on customer's requirements has led to the appointment of Claudia Shivo by Synchronized Manufacturing as senior program manager.

News from Synchronized Manufacturing Technologies ( 1 February 2007)

Metalworking fluids recycled more economically

 User Application Article  Installation of a briquetting press allows metalworking fluids to be economically recycled, saving on fluid and waste disposal costs, while scrap metal is accounted for more accurately.

News from Houghton Plc ( 1 February 2007)

Nickel alloy 1m diameter ingot successfully sawn

 User Application Article  Believed to be the largest section of nickel alloy 718 yet cut, a 1092mm diameter ingot has successflly been sawn into smaller pieces using a bandsaw equipped with a carbide blade.

News from Kasto ( 1 February 2007)

Long bed machining centre cuts cycle times 40%

For aerospace component makers, a 5-axis, long-bed, 90kW/20,000 rev/min machining centre offers high aluminium metal removal rates - reducing cycle times by up to 40%.

News from Engineering Technology Group, The ( 1 February 2007)

Sliding head automatics are misunderstood

 Technical Background Article  Richard Turner reports that misconceptions about sliding head automatic lathes mean companies are missing out on the productivity and cost benefits of multi-turret fixed head machines.

News from Turning Technologies UK ( 1 February 2007)

Comparing 5-axis versus 3+2-axis machining

 User Application Article  A UK aerospace subcontractor has long experience of 5-axis machining and compares 5-axis with 3+2 axis capabilities, focusing on the importance of volumetric accuracy.

News from Kingsbury Machine Tools ( 1 February 2007)

Latest CAM and 5-axis machining save 40% time

 User Application Article  Foundry pattern maker changed from hand patternmaking techniques to 3-axis and 5-axis machining, which with latest CAM software, reduced production times by 40%.

News from Sescoi International ( 1 February 2007)

Slitting die tooling offers longer regrind life

Slitting die tooling system for CNC punch presses uses a tough and wear-resistant premium tool steel for the slitting die blade to offer twice the regrind life of standard tooling.

News from Wilson Tool International ( 1 February 2007)

CNC lathe offers rigidity and durability

 User Application Article  A compact and rigidly constructed C-axis CNC lathe, with live tooling, has a as a ribbed 45-deg slant bed base that provides superior rigidity and durability.

News from Hardinge Machine Tools ( 1 February 2007)

Live sensor mapping and alarm notifications

AKCP's sensorProbe8Linux has received a major update and now boasts a drastically improved and simplified Notification Wizard, a completely intuitive Graphical Sensor Configuration System.

News from AKCP ( 1 February 2007)

Vista compatible device networking range

Mobile connectivity serial expansion cards and USB serial adapters upgraded to work under Microsoft Vista platform

News from Quatech ( 1 February 2007)

Noise level carefully measured at workplace

Cirrus Research's new sound level meter includes automatic recording option.

News from Cirrus Research ( 1 February 2007)

Gas leak detector fitted on North Sea platform

 User Application Article  Groveley Detection: Cavendish platform is first installation for GDU ultrasonic leak detector.

News from Groveley Detection ( 1 February 2007)

Soft PLC serves hardware-free Profinet

Eliminate Profibus hardware costs with an IEC 61131-3 standard Soft PLC which now supports the Profinet standard for real time communications over Ethernet

News from Copa-Data UK (31 January 2007)

Not simply a German vendor, Abas goes global

eBusiness, integration and the global growth of ERP has seen Abas thrive outside its national borders

News from ABAS Software AG (31 January 2007)

Improved Project collaboration with latest AutoVue

AutoVue for SharePoint 2007 enhances Microsoft SharePoint collaboration capabilities by adding powerful and user-friendly visualisation, markup, digital mockup and real-time collaboration features

News from Cimmetry Systems (31 January 2007)

SCM enhancements and 3PL warehouse support

Expanded global service and supply chain functionality with enhanced global capabilities and extended vertical capabilities for industrial machinery and consumer packaged goods industries

News from Epicor (31 January 2007)

Vehicle mounted WMS terminals

By helping to deploy warehouse management systems, mobile terminals provide up to the minute information to forklift truck drivers on items to be picked

News from DLoG (UK) (31 January 2007)

Advanced CAD/CAM for the woodworking industry

 User Application Article  Alphacam's advanced CAD/CAM software has been fundamental to the success of one of Ireland's leading architectural woodworkers.  Brochure Available 

News from Alphacam (31 January 2007)

Quick and easy document comparison

Zantaz Introspect is the most complete online disclosure review application for complex litigation and compliance projects

News from Zantaz (31 January 2007)

Alliance delivers structural workflow capability

ProSteel 3D software for structural steel detailing and fabrication added to Bentley's comprehensive portfolio through acquisition.

News from Bentley Systems (31 January 2007)

Vast refinery project undertaken with Bentley

 User Application Article  Refinery project in India has plot plan bigger than that of London and timescale of less than 36 months.

News from Bentley Systems (31 January 2007)

Iterative workflows supported in ProjectWise

Bentley unveils visual collaboration client for design review and analysis

News from Bentley Systems (31 January 2007)

High performance CAD software free trial

Designers, engineers, and architects can discover the power of ZwCAD by downloading a trial of the application

News from ZwCAD (31 January 2007)

Innovative panel-based PC

MAC Solutions is the UK distributor of a new range of panel-based PCs, which are targeted at the rapidly growing home automation and building automation markets .

News from MAC Solutions (UK) (31 January 2007)

Flush silhouette control units

IDEC Electronics are now producing a range of control units that present a flush silhouette appearance to the front of a control panel.

News from Idec Electronics (31 January 2007)

High speed USB 2 capability

Moxa announces the two-port UPort 1250I and the four-port UPort 1450I, the world's first USB-to-serial hubs with 2 KV optical isolation protection on each serial port.

News from Moxa Technologies (31 January 2007)

Visualisation software at zero cost

Matrikon plans to release the freely downloadable Operational Insight Lite, a software tool to acquire, display, and analyse OPC data.  Brochure Available 

News from MatrikonOPC (31 January 2007)

Bentley acquires front end design power

Acquisition of Design Power gives Bentley the added weight of a multi-dimensional engineering solver to add to its portfolio

News from Bentley Systems (31 January 2007)

Cyco sponsors data management exhibition

Cyco Software has announced its co-sponsorship of Daratechplant2007 and CEO Martijn Janmaat as a speaker at the major industry event which takes place in Houston, Texas

News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions (31 January 2007)

Collaborative business solutions for the future

 User Application Article  Coca Cola Amatil uses Wesupply to achieve ambitious supply chain target  Brochure Available 

News from WeSupply.com (31 January 2007)

Culmination of Vista useability project

A two-year program tapping 50 families from across the globe to test Windows Vista provides feedback that has been fundamental in helping shape the operating system

News from Microsoft (31 January 2007)

Vista and Office 2007 launched

Flagship products available at over 39,000 retail locations and online around the world.

News from Microsoft (31 January 2007)

MySAP CRM solution for postal company

 User Application Article  Customer Relationship Management to help drive process efficiencies across service organisation and deliver a more intimate level of customer service.

News from SAP (31 January 2007)

DoD certification for records management software

SAP records management application certified by the joint interoperability test command (JITC) for department of defence compliance

News from SAP (31 January 2007)

Access hire platform gets first showing

The brand new 52m Bronto, an access hire attachment, is to be shown for the first time at SED.

News from Facelift Access Hire (31 January 2007)

Non-contact vibration and topography measurement

Polytec has announced a new Measurement Services Program that makes advanced non-contact vibration and topography measurements available for every budget.

News from Polytec (31 January 2007)

Test management system for screening

IDBS has announced that long time ActivityBase user, Organon (Oss, The Netherlands and Newhouse, UK), has introduced the XE module into its Molecular Pharmacology departments in Oss and Newhouse.

News from IDBS (31 January 2007)

Training workshop for DMIS standard

A revised and improved Training Workshop for the programming and implementation of the Dimensional Measuring Interface Standard (DMIS 5.0) with an introduction to the new I++ DME specification.

News from DMIS National Standards Committee (31 January 2007)

Multi-function portable high-precision calibrator

The new Yokogawa CA150 is a multi-function high-precision calibrator designed to calibrate and test industrial process devices and electronics equipment.

News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (31 January 2007)

UPS protects against blackouts and poor power

Staco Energy Products has introduced the FirstLine three-phase Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for 10 kVA applications.

News from Staco Energy Products Co. (31 January 2007)

Specialist UV lenses and lens systems

Resolve Optics has, over the last 15 years, built an international reputation for the design and supply of small batches of high performance UV lenses and lens systems for demanding applications.  Brochure Available 

News from Resolve Optics (31 January 2007)

Dome type LED light sources

Moritex has announced Dome type LED light sources designed to evenly illuminate object surfaces by reflecting on the dome inbound light fibres arranged at 360deg angles along the lower section.

News from Moritex Europe (31 January 2007)

Mobile industrial fume extractor

The TEKA Caremaster SF is a new BIA European Standard approved mobile one way industrial fume extractor available from Flextraction.

News from Flextraction (31 January 2007)

Electronic torque wrenches and measurement

Electronic torque wrenches have been added to the comprehensive range of analogue and digital torque wrenches, torque measurement systems in the latest Hoffmann Group-Perschmann catalogue.

News from Hoffmann Group (31 January 2007)

Control system for 30,000 ton/yr melamine project

 User Application Article  ABB is supplying an AC800F Control System to operate a 30,000 ton/year melamine expansion project in China for Sichuan Chemical Works (Group) .

News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (31 January 2007)

Vista compliant network troubleshooter

Wireless and reporting capabilities added to network troubleshooting software

News from WildPackets (31 January 2007)

Racing start for sensor maker

Banner Engineering has announced that its 2007 Banner Racing season begins this weekend with the Rolex 24 hours of Daytona, January 27th and 28th at the Daytona speedway in Daytona Florida.

News from Banner Engineering (30 January 2007)

Leadership awards on offer at management school

Prospective MBA students are invited to apply for one of five European leadership awards now being offered by leading European business school Cranfield School of Management.

News from Cranfield School of Management (30 January 2007)

Aluminium mould bases for prototypes, short runs

 User Application Article  Aluminium mould bases for prototypes and short runs from DMS-Diemould are helping Havant-based rapid tooling specialist Formaplex Machining turn round tooling in three days.

News from DMS Diemould Service (30 January 2007)

Stainless steel cabinet cooler prevents ingress

 User Application Article  The MAT stainless steel Cabinet Cooler provides a cold air source to stop cabinets overheating and prevents the ingress of contamination such as dust or moisture.  Brochure Available 

News from Meech International (30 January 2007)

PCB assembly equipment for space science

 User Application Article  Contax has supplied PCB assembly equipment to the Mullard Space Science Laboratory (MSSL), a department of University College London, and the UK's largest university space research group.

News from Contax (30 January 2007)

Online sourcing for contract manufacturing

SourceHorizon has announced that Michael Warren has assumed the role of Chief Strategy Officer.

News from SourceHorizon (30 January 2007)

Rotary torque transducers set price standards

The new range of rotary torque transducers from Applied Measurements provide an economical solution to rotary torque measurement.  Brochure Available 

News from Applied Measurements (30 January 2007)

Force versus indentation for paper hardness test

For the development of high-quality offset printing paper, knowledge of the force versus indentation performance during printing is essential for clean print.  Brochure Available 

News from Zwick Testing Machines (30 January 2007)

Curing adhesive for vehicle lighting assemblies

A new UV/visible light curing adhesive for vehicle lighting assemblies is now available to bond an expanded variety of engineering plastics.

News from Intertronics (30 January 2007)

Vibration transducer catalogue and live demos

Predictive Maintenance specialist Sensonics will be releasing its new 20 page Vibration Transducer Catalogue and displaying other detailed technical literature at the Maintec exhibition (Stand F9).  Brochure Available 

News from Sensonics (30 January 2007)

Load cells and pressure transducers

A service exchange solution allows fleet management companies to essentially 'swap' their old on-board load cells and pressure transducers for electrically interchangeable load cells at a fixed price.

News from Vehicle Weighing Solutions (30 January 2007)

Scraper system prevents dust contamination

THK, the world's largest dedicated developer of linear motion technology, has developed a new scraper system to be used with its renowned recirculating ball linear motion guides.

News from THK UK (30 January 2007)

Refrigeration dryers cover many variations

The standard Drypoint RA dryer has a highly efficient aluminium combined heat exchanger which gives one of the lowest pressure drop figures on the market.  Brochure Available 

News from Beko Technologies (30 January 2007)

Lubricators and vibration monitoring

 User Application Article  By installing bearing lubricators and vibration monitoring equipment on its production machinery, chewing gum maker Gumlink has eliminated bearing defects and unplanned stoppages.  Brochure Available 

News from Schaeffler (UK) (30 January 2007)

Hose and couplings for high heat applications

Kurt Teflon Hose features reinforced stainless steel braid with white extruded Teflon inner tube meeting SAE 100 R14 specifications.

News from Kurt Hydraulics (30 January 2007)

Environmental emission monitoring equipment

Quantitech reports brisk business across it's whole range of environmental emission monitoring equipment and will use MCERTS 2007 to explain the advantages of the latest technologies.

News from Quantitech (30 January 2007)

Labour timesheet for facility and maintenance

MicroMain has announced the release of xmLABOR v7.0, a labour timesheet application used with MicroMain's suite of facility and maintenance management products.

News from MicroMain Corporation (30 January 2007)

Reliable space heating solutions

Andrews Sykes has built a reputation for supplying reliable space heating solutions for short or long term hire.

News from Andrews Sykes Group (30 January 2007)

Steam joint solves corrugator problems

 User Application Article  Customers in the corrugating industry have been suffering a number of problems with the conventional designs of steam joints used on corrugating machines for a number of years.

News from Deublin (30 January 2007)

Silicone cables resist heat

A range of high performance, high temperature silicone cables offer resistance to high temperatures, notches, tearing, flame, high voltage and hot steam sterilisation.

News from Quadrant Connections (30 January 2007)

HDCP compliance test for test instruments

Quantum Data has released an HDCP compliance test solution as an option for its 880 test instruments.

News from Quantum Data (30 January 2007)

Speaker at motor and drive systems conference

MagneMotion has announced that Dr Brian Perreault, vice president of controls at MagneMotion, will present at the Motor and Drive Systems Conference.

News from MagneMotion (30 January 2007)

Robotics competition aided by guide motion firm

The 2007 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition (FRC) is sponsored, in part, by Bishop-Wisecarver.

News from Bishop-Wisecarver Corp (30 January 2007)

Real-time analyser for noise and vibration

The SO analyser is m+p international's versatile real-time analyser for noise and vibration measurement, analysis and reporting in the field and in the labouratory.

News from M+P International (30 January 2007)

Open frame precision positioning stage

Steinmeyer open frame precision positioning stage model KDT 180-DC, offers a sleek low profile design with an overall height of only 32mm and square footprint of 199 x 199mm.

News from Steinmeyer (30 January 2007)

Robag 3 form, fill and seal machine

TNA will display a robag3 rotary triple jaw machine at ProSweets, 29th January through 1st February, 2007, Koelnmesse Hochhaus, Hall 10.1, Aisle C, booth #028.

News from TNA Europe (30 January 2007)

Holographic labels for security

Payne Security has enabled couture jewellery designer Rodrigo Otazu to deliver an effective means of identifying his products without compromising on his fashionable brand image.

News from Payne Security (30 January 2007)

Strapping helps sawmill cope with demand

One of the UK's leading producers of sawn timber has made a further investment in strapping equipment from Strapex to cope with demand at its sawmill in south-west Scotland.

News from Strapex (UK) (30 January 2007)

Easiweigh new checkweigher

Easiweigh Announces New High Performance Integrated Metal Detector Checkweigher, which will be showcased at the EFI Show 2007.

News from Easiweigh (30 January 2007)

PrintCity Russian seminars

PrintCity welcomed over 100 Russian visitors to its Food Packaging and Web Offset Printing 'Connection of Competence' Moscow seminars, held at the Marriott Tverskaya hotel in November 2006.

News from PrintCity GmbH and Co KG (30 January 2007)

Odin saves time and money

Cost savings in the product design-to-shelf process and a significant reduction in product development time are two of the benefits of a new online brand management system being launch called Odin.

News from Sun Chemical Europe (30 January 2007)

Tamper-free solution for foodservice Ice cream RPC

Containers Hereford has produced a new 4 litre ice cream tub to meet the growing requirement for tamper-evidence in the foodservice sector.

News from RPC Containers (30 January 2007)

New high speed cartoner

Kliklok Woodman International will be introducing their new high-speed end load cartoner, CELOX at the forthcoming TOTAL Processing and Packaging Show.

News from Kliklok Woodman International (30 January 2007)

Tensile, compression, and flexure tests

High speed testers are used especially for penetration and fast tearing tests with high test speeds.  Brochure Available 

News from Zwick Testing Machines (30 January 2007)

Increasing productivity and reducing variability

Mark Copley, technical sales manager for Copley Scientific, will lead an interactive workshop on 'Process improvements and troubleshooting for cascade impactor testing' at RDD Europe 2007.

News from Copley Scientific (30 January 2007)

Water borne line marker is fast drying

Firaqua 2501 - Line marker is a fast drying, water borne acrylic line marker.

News from Firwood Paints Ltd (30 January 2007)

Low voltage motors superseded

AEG Electric Motors has been superseded by Lafert Electric Motors - the Lafert Group had originally purchased AEG low voltage motor division in 1999.

News from Lafert Electric Motors (30 January 2007)

Linear timing belt actuator for fast movements

The new LEZ series actuators from Micromech have been designed for quick and accurate positioning and are available in lengths of up to 6m in a moving or stationary timing belt version.

News from Micromech (30 January 2007)

Diesel generator for stand-by power

Wilkinson Star has introduced the MOSA GE12000 SXC-EAS single phase 230V, 50 Hz, 12kVA diesel generator for stand-by power applications.

News from Wilkinson Star (30 January 2007)

On-line viscometer for growing polymer chains

An on-line viscometer from Hydramotion is an essential tool in the production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyetheylene naphthalate (PEN) at a large polymer plant in Scotland.  Brochure Available 

News from Hydramotion (30 January 2007)

Compact linear actuator exceeds speed limit

A new high speed industrial linear actuator, launched today has a specially designed low profile body, making it more compact so that it can be easily integrated into confined spaces in machines.

News from Copley Motion Systems (30 January 2007)

DC cooling fan is compact and light

EAO, UK representative for Sanyo Denki presents the industry's first DC cooling fan measuring a compact 150mm sq x 50mm thick.  Brochure Available 

News from EAO (30 January 2007)

Vertical vane air compressor saves money

 User Application Article  Thorite has installed a new Hydrovane 11kw compressor at Bradford-based bespoke joinery manufacturers IMS Office Fitting and Design .

News from Thorite (30 January 2007)

Acoustic products in brochure

illbruck acoustic has a new brochure available that describes ways to control noise in factories, warehouses, offices and other work environments by treating interior spaces with sound absorption.

News from pinta acoustic (30 January 2007)

Connector hood with integrated cable gland

A new industrial connector hood with an integrated cable gland has been added to the Han 3A Series from Harting.

News from Harting (30 January 2007)

Closure-torque testing systems in force

Mecmesin, manufacturer of force and torque test equipment, has developed four new closure-torque testing systems as an extension of its successful Orbis range.  Brochure Available 

News from Mecmesin (30 January 2007)

Expansion for loading bay equipment

Leading loading bay equipment supplier, Easilift Loading Systems, has taken delivery of 15 Vauxhall Vivaro panel vans in a deal worth in excess of GBP250,000, as business continues to boom.

News from Easilift Loading Systems (30 January 2007)

Gas detectors protect visitors

 User Application Article  Dubai's Mall of the Emirates, the biggest shopping and leisure complex outside North America, has chosen Crowcon gas detectors to protect visitors using its covered car parks.  Brochure Available 

News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (30 January 2007)

Aluminium extrusion systems

MayTec and Applied Automation (UK), leading the field in aluminium extrusion systems, has launched its latest product catalogue.

News from Applied Automation (UK) MayTec Division (30 January 2007)

Imaging for kiln shell temperature monitoring

Raytek has announced the availability of the new CS200 Process Imaging System for Kiln Shell Temperature Monitoring.

News from Raytek Corp (30 January 2007)

Temperature measurement analyses rotating kilns

The Raytek CS200 is a comprehensive temperature measurement system for monitoring, control, and analysis of rotating kilns primarily used in cement and lime production.

News from Raytek Corp (30 January 2007)

Sensor replaces contact probes

Raytek's MI sensor now features increased optical resolution, optimising its performance in demanding process control environments and allowing direct replacement of contact probes.

News from Raytek Corp (30 January 2007)

Imaging system for low emissivity (low-E) glass

The Raytek GS110 process imaging system for low emissivity (low-E) glass was specifically designed to monitor one-side coated flat glass.

News from Raytek Corp (30 January 2007)

Simulation, modelling and testing spawns products

Corus, the international steel company, has developed a new family of roadside restraint systems called Protect 365 that it believes, if adopted, will significantly contribute to improved road safety.  Brochure Available 

News from Corus Group (Automotive) (30 January 2007)

28mm award winning pipe cutting tool

Kopex International's CORGI Award winning Pipeslice, the automatically adjusting tool which makes copper pipe cutting easy, is now available in a 28mm diameter version .

News from Pipe-Prep (30 January 2007)

Economic design with metal or plastic

 User Application Article  Gulmay Medical took advantage of the experience of Norse Precision Castings to achieve optimum functional, stylistic and economic design with a combination of metal and plastic components.

News from Norse Precision Castings (30 January 2007)

Fine structured Mg alloy parts diecast

 User Application Article  Latest diecasting machines are able to produce a thin-walled, yet warp resistant magnesium alloy diecasting with a very high surface quality.

News from Frech (30 January 2007)

Pneumatic drill expands water jet cutting usage

A pneumatic self-feeding drill for use with water jet cutting systems aids piercing and can be used for reaming holes to a precise diameter.

News from Jet Edge (30 January 2007)

Six-lobe broach range extended

A range of standard six-lobe or hexalobular broaches has been expanded; they are often used for cutting recessed six lobe drive for various fasteners.

News from Slater Tools Inc. (30 January 2007)

Tube benders use laser measurement system

 User Application Article  Servo control and laser measurement feature on 'most accurate ever' tube bending machines to bend tubes of up to 6in diameter.

News from Unison (30 January 2007)

CNC tool and cutter grinder is 'entry level'

An 'entry-level' tool grinder provides cost-effective 5-axis regrinding of tools of up to 320mm diameter by 350mm long at a budget price.

News from Koerber Schleifring UK (30 January 2007)

CAM speeds multi-axis lathe programming

Knowledge-based CAM system remembers tools, material and process information necessary to machine individual part features in multi-axis CNC lathes and Swiss-type lathes.  Brochure Available 

News from Delcam (30 January 2007)

Fuji names European distributor for lathes

The UK-based 600 Centre is to represent Fuji Machine Tools as its Project Management Centre and to distribute Fuji automated lathes throughout Europe.

News from 600 Centre (30 January 2007)

Assembly system can be customised

An 'off-the-shelf' cam operated assembly system can be customised to provide a simple, reliable, inexpensive assembly cell for a variety of applications.

News from Modular Automation International (30 January 2007)

Cross-threading screw shortens cycle times

A screw for cross threading applications ensures short cycle times by minimising failures, repairs, scrap and downtime during assembly.

News from Arnold Umformtechnik (30 January 2007)

World steel production forecast to grow 5%

During 2007, the world's crude steel output is anticipated to grow by 5.4% and will represent a growth of some 57% since 1999.

News from MEPS (International) (30 January 2007)

Rotary transfer machines upgraded

Manufacturer of rotary transfer machining systems has set up a department to source used Mikron rotary transfer machines for upgrading and re-sale.

News from Mikron Machining Technology (30 January 2007)

Latest wire-EDM make useful consumables savings

Latest wire-EDM machines have shown during tests that 40kg of wire can be saved during a 250h period of machining.

News from Agie Charmilles (30 January 2007)

Leak detection systems from Witt a success

Two LEAK-MASTER MAPMAX micro-leak leak detection system for rigid and flexible Modified Atmosphere Packaging have been on trial.

News from Witt Gas Techniques (30 January 2007)

Advanced Dynamics new labelling solution

Advanced Dynamics is targeting the UK cosmetics, toiletries and beauty products sectors with its machines, notably the Eurokett Mini-12 labelling system.

News from Advanced Dynamics (30 January 2007)

Prisym ID label design and print system

Powerful label design and print system from PRISYMID ensures easy product identification of bathroom accessories and brassware

News from Prisym ID (30 January 2007)

New wireless robot control

KUKA Robotics Corporation announced it will be demonstrating a new wireless robot control concept at ATX West Expo in Anaheim, CA February 13-15, 2007.  Brochure Available 

News from KUKA Automation + Robotics (30 January 2007)

Rotary form, fill + seal from Packaging Automation

The Starwheel an enhanced rotary, filling and sealing machine from Packaging Automation has another satisfied customer

News from Packaging Automation (30 January 2007)

New exposure for Grimsby

North East Lincolnshire Council is set to boost Grimsby's reputation as Europe's Seafood Town by exhibiting at the Total Processing and Packaging Exhibition.

News from Total Processing & Packaging (30 January 2007)

Esko pre-production solutions

Esko will present a broad range of products for the entire packaging supply chain at Graphispag, held in Barcelona from February 19 to 25th, 2007.

News from EskoArtwork (30 January 2007)

Biodegradable packaging consumption set to rise

Biodegradable packaging consumption will reach nearly 116,000 tonnes by 2011 Pira International has quantified and analysed the biodegradable packaging market in a new study.

News from Pira International (30 January 2007)

New siliconisable PP film

Borealis is opening up new opportunities for the cost-effective production of film to be used in adhesives and packaging applications with the development of a unique polypropylene (PP) film grade

News from Borealis (30 January 2007)

AVT record growth

AVT Reports Record Growth for 2006 Revenues up 13.2% to USD 28.5 million Net income reaches USD 5.4 million Q4 2006 marks 20th successive Quarter of Growth

News from Aveva Engineering IT (30 January 2007)

Third-generation real-time Extranet system

New third-generation A-Plant Extranet gives access to both customers and suppliers.

News from A-Plant (30 January 2007)

New Impacto anti-vibration Air Glove

Impacto Protective Products' Bubble Glove technology has been developed specifically for use in gloves to reduce the vibration energy transmitted into the hands.

News from Impacto Protective Products (30 January 2007)

New Impacto Metatarsal Protection

The latest additions to Impacto Protective Products' product line is the Metguard Metatarsal Protector.

News from Impacto Protective Products (30 January 2007)

New Impacto puncture resistant insoles

The latest addition to Impacto Protective Products' insole product line is the Rhinotuff puncture resistant insole.

News from Impacto Protective Products (30 January 2007)

New ergonomic seating from Impacto

The newest additions to Impacto Protective Products' ergonomic seating line are Tasqstanding, Toolcaddy and Durachair.

News from Impacto Protective Products (30 January 2007)

Long term sitting made comfortable

New addition to Impacto Protective Products' ergonomic seating product line is the Kneelsit.

News from Impacto Protective Products (30 January 2007)

New Anti-Fatigue Mat.

The new addition to Impacto Protective Products' product line is the Impacto Anti-Fatigue Mat.

News from Impacto Protective Products (30 January 2007)

Laser technology and polymer optics

Photonics West, which is being staged from January 22 to 25, 2007, is an important headline trade fair for photonics technologies and is held annually in San Jose, California.

News from Jenoptik (29 January 2007)

Inductrial fluid-power solenoids

Industrial applications will benefit from Emessem Solenoid's latest edition to the solenoid/actuator market with the launch of the Tube-Form Solenoid.

News from Magnet Schultz (29 January 2007)

Recessed handles easier than hand grips

The new recessed handle from Elesa makes carrying of cases or mobile or tray mounted equipment so much easier than struggling without hand grips.

News from ELECSA (29 January 2007)

Low voltage 2 and 4 way link box is lightweight

A new low voltage 2 and 4 way link box for connecting and switching underground low voltage cables has recently been introduced by BandH, part of Tyco Electronics - Energy Products division.  Brochure Available 

News from Tyco Electronics (29 January 2007)

Decentralized air-driven vacuum pump saves energy

PIAB has introduced the Vacustat-COAX vacuum pump with an integrated air saving function for up to 99% energy savings when compared to a system without an air saving function.

News from PIAB (29 January 2007)

Compound identification, bioanalysis food safety

Thermo Fisher Scientific will be hosting a series of talks across the globe; this informative session will detail Compound Identification, Bioanalysis and Environmental and Food Safety.

News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (29 January 2007)

HPLC analytical and preparative column lines

Waters has announced the worldwide distribution of the YMC HPLC analytical and preparative column lines, a highly respected series of products that Waters has distributed since 1997.

News from Waters (29 January 2007)

Range of multi-sensor measuring machines

OGP UK will demonstrate a full range of multi-sensor measuring machines at the MDT 2007 exhibition to be held at the NEC Birmingham between 14th and 15th February 2007.

News from OGP UK (29 January 2007)

Modular USB data acquisition system named

Editors at Test and Measurement World named the NI CompactDAQ USB-based modular data acquisition system from National Instruments a Best in Test winner and a finalist for the Test Product of the Year.  Brochure Available 

News from National Instruments (29 January 2007)

Guide for displacement, position or temperature

A new measurement product guide has been launched that will help engineers select the correct displacement, position or temperature sensor for their measurement task .  Brochure Available 

News from Micro-Epsilon UK (29 January 2007)

Refurbishment and coating of hoppers, chutes

 User Application Article  A specialist engineering company has saved Tarmac more than GBP750,000 by solving a wearing problem on hoppers at the company's Hilton works.

News from Ace Arc (29 January 2007)

Single-channel high-voltage integrated circuits

International Rectifier has introduced a series of single-channel high-voltage integrated circuits for a wide range of applications including motor control, lighting, switch mode power supplies.

News from International Rectifier (29 January 2007)

Rechargeable, lightweight ATEX safety torch

The new Wolf rechargeable, lightweight R-50 safety torch, ATEX Certified to Zone 1, was originally designed for the European firefighting market.

News from Wolf Safety Lamp Company (29 January 2007)

Electronics distributor wins award

Marking its status as one of Murata's top ranking European distributors, TTI Europe received an award for achieving greater than 99% on time, right first time customer shipments.

News from TTI (Europe) (29 January 2007)

Tension control fasteners for car couplings

 User Application Article  Alstom, world leading supplier of rail products, services and systems, is to use tension control fasteners, from James Walker RotaBolt, on the intermediate car couplings of its new Modular trains.  Brochure Available 

News from James Walker and Co (29 January 2007)

Electro hydraulic dock leveller eases unloading

 User Application Article  The 6,000 kg capacity leveller, 2,170 mm long by 2,100 mm wide, has a low-pressure hydraulic system for ease of operation and maintenance.

News from Thorworld Industries (29 January 2007)

Demand for mobile yardramps reverses

Loading and unloading equipment specialists, Thorworld Industries, is reversing the trend for yardramps to be imported into the UK from low-wage economies by capturing increased export business.

News from Thorworld Industries (29 January 2007)

Close-coupled stainless steel process pumps

CDR Pumps has launched an extension to its stainless steel range of process pumps, by adding the option of a close coupled pump unit.

News from CDR Pumps (UK) (29 January 2007)

Pumps safely pump corrosive and toxic chemcials

CDR Pumps, with their extensive knowledge in the safe effective pumping of corrosive and toxic chemcials, have been selected on a number of instances to handle Urea.

News from CDR Pumps (UK) (29 January 2007)

Pumps have self priming chambers

CDR Pumps has enhanced its ranges with the addition of self priming chambers, available in both metallic and non-metallic materials.

News from CDR Pumps (UK) (29 January 2007)

Heavy duty baseplate design chemical pump

CDR Pumps has added a new heavy duty baseplate design to complement its already extensive range of chemical process pumps.

News from CDR Pumps (UK) (29 January 2007)

Metallic magnetic drive pump units

 User Application Article  CDR Pumps has completed the final phase of a substantial order for metallic magnetic drive pump units, for a new Bio-diesel production plant in France.

News from CDR Pumps (UK) (29 January 2007)

Safety hinge switch is freely settable

The SHS3 Safety Hinge Switch from Bernstein implements numerous features which the user has been demanding.

News from Bernstein (29 January 2007)

Safe programmable PLC for control applications

Few subjects are regarded as more urgent in safety technology than the integration of safety into the PLC.

News from Bernstein (29 January 2007)

Integration of safety switch in load-bearing hinge

Hinged machinery guards and covers as well as safety fence doors may be found in every type of industry.

News from Bernstein (29 January 2007)

Light barrier has fail-safe control unit

The light barrier type OSS2 system comprises a fail-safe control unit and a single safety light barrier.

News from Bernstein (29 January 2007)

Safety single light barrier has insurance approval

The German Accident Prevention and Insurance Association has issued the safety single light barrier an EC type examination Type 4 in accordance with EN 61 496-1 / IEC 61 496-2.

News from Bernstein (29 January 2007)

Magnetic sensors offer numerous benefits

Magnetic sensors offer numerous benefits - reliable operation over temperatures ranging from - 40 degC to +150 degC, wear and noise free, resistance to vibrations.

News from Bernstein (29 January 2007)

Analogue photoelectric sensor in stainless housing

The M18 photoelectric program has been expanded trough a diffuse reflective which includes an analogue output for a range up to 200 mm.

News from Bernstein (29 January 2007)

Electromechanical and electromagnetic switches

Bernstein designs and manufactures electromagnetic sensors for a broad range of applications.

News from Bernstein (29 January 2007)

Programmable control system for automation

With its new analysing electronics Bernstein has developed an innovative programmable control system for automation engineering applications.

News from Bernstein (29 January 2007)

Magnetic float switches are reliable

Bernstein designs and manufactures a modular system of float switches which can be combined and configured to create a switch that ideally meets customer specifications.

News from Bernstein (29 January 2007)

Safety transponder system actuating element

The STS4 safety switch in conjunction with the STS4/B actuating element functions according to the identification principle with a six-digit safety code that is only issued once.

News from Bernstein (29 January 2007)

Programmable liquid level switches more flexible

Fozmula has announced a new generation of capacitive liquid level switches - the S65 and S66 - designed for use in a variety of liquid types, from water and water-based fluids through to oil/diesel.

News from Fozmula (29 January 2007)

Water injected, oil free rotary screw compressors

Alup launched a range of water injected, oil free rotary screw compressors from 15 to 55 kW with operating pressures between 5 and 10 bar.

News from Abac UK (29 January 2007)

Intelligent capacitive liquid level sensor

Fozmula has announced the availability of a new type of intelligent capacitive liquid level sensor (the T/LL130) which will build upon the success of its existing T/LL100 range.

News from Fozmula (29 January 2007)

Float switches, mechanical tank level gauges

Fozmula will be attending the triennial construction equipment exhibition, BAUMA, in Munich during April 2007.

News from Fozmula (29 January 2007)

Efficient air compressors are gear driven

The SCG range from ALUP has been providng a robust and extremely reliable source of compressed air, to larger users for many years.

News from Abac UK (29 January 2007)

LIMS and posters at lab exhibition

Thermo Fisher Scientific , the world leader in serving science, announces it will present two posters and introduce version 8.0 of its Thermo Scientific Nautilus LIMS at LabAutomation.  Brochure Available 

News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (29 January 2007)

Application note for EP-IR spectoscopy

Aspectrics has introduced a new application note demonstrating the ability of the company's patented EP-IR spectroscopy technology.

News from Aspectrics (29 January 2007)

Recirculating roller screw application 14 years on

 User Application Article  Varian Medical Systems specified a recirculating roller screw from SKF to provide the accuracy, precision and load capacity required for the positioning and lifting of its cancer treatment couches.  Brochure Available 

News from SKF UK (29 January 2007)

Intelligent systems for steam, air and hot water

Armstrong International, a leader in intelligent system solutions for steam, air and hot water utility applications, has just launched a new global Web site.

News from Armstrong International (29 January 2007)

Refrigerant dryers for optimum reliability

The ACT range of refrigerant dryers from Abac have been designed for optimum reliability, whilst the unique heat exchanger technology used in all ACT dryers provide for a more stable dew point.

News from Abac UK (29 January 2007)

High pressure air compressors to 300bar

Abac UK has launched a range of high pressure air compressors (300bar) suitable for breathing air, diesel engine starting, testing, paint ball and other applications.

News from Abac UK (29 January 2007)

Roll-cage compressor has more capacity

The Roll-Cage D4 compressor offers a new concept in design, offering real benefits to the user.

News from Abac UK (29 January 2007)

Condensate separators provide security

By employing new filtration procedures the PUR series provides maximum security along with ease of use and simple low cost maintenance.

News from Abac UK (29 January 2007)

Lloyd Instruments new Acreditation

Lloyd Instruments announces that Jurgen Pletsch is the latest member of the group's large service team to become a UKAS accredited operator

News from Lloyd Instruments (29 January 2007)

Direct and belt driven compressor models

Formerly known as Airstar the "Redline" range of air compressors represent a high value option with the security of the Abac brand.

News from Abac UK (29 January 2007)

Chloride ion ingress in concrete tested

Special testing services to check the levels of chloride ion ingress in reinforced concrete available from CERAM Building Technology (CBT), will prove to be a useful aid for the construction industry.

News from Ceram (29 January 2007)

Electronics testing workshops

Hard on the heels of the successful and informative 2006 European BTW (EBTW), held in Southampton, UK comes the call for papers for the 2007 event, which is headed for Germany for the first time.

News from Board Test Workshops (29 January 2007)

Compressor service kits for varying requirements

Abac has created a full range of service kits based upon the varying service requirements at a given service interval A, B or C service i.e, 2000, 4000 and 8000 hours etc.

News from Abac UK (29 January 2007)

Chemical oxygen demand test supply awarded

The COD (chemical oxygen demand) test is one of the most important analyses conducted by the wastewater sector.

News from Hach Lange (29 January 2007)

Industrial waste water processing

A step forward in industrial waste water disposal can be gained from the creation of a new operating division of specialist component washing system manufacturer MecWash Systems.

News from Aqua-save Technologies (29 January 2007)

High-definition television version 2 test module

Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering has announced the first handheld test set to support Internet protocol television (IPTV) and high-definition television version 2 (VDSL2) test module.

News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (29 January 2007)

Engine testing, development humidity measurement

The measurement of humidity plays an important role in measuring the efficiency, power output and emissions of internal combustion engines.  Brochure Available 

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