News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 4 February
to Saturday 10 February 2007
Lower growth rate reported
SME construction companies reported the lowest rate of growth in business activity for four and a half years and the sector continued to report strong rises in average input prices.
News from PKF Accountants & Business Advisers ( 9 February 2007)
Triaxial accelerometer for harsh conditions
The latest triaxial accelerometer from Environmental Equipments has been designed for use in harsh conditions in industrial, automotive and aviation applications.
News from Environmental Equipments ( 9 February 2007)
Multi-spindle 5-axis machining centre
Alfing announced the AL-series multi-spindle 5-axis machining centre concept designed especially for machining complex, light metal parts in medium to high volumes.
News from Alfing Kessler Sondermaschinen ( 9 February 2007)
New factory for mill/turn subcontract machining
Kenard Engineering has acquired the freehold of a new 30,000 ft2 factory - double its current factory area at Princes Road, Dartford.
News from Kenard Engineering Company ( 9 February 2007)
Goods lift installations reach landmark
The installation of a Gebhardt goods lift at Dedicated Micros of Swinton, Greater Manchester, takes the total number installed by European Conveyor Systems past the 100 mark.
News from European Conveyor Systems ( 9 February 2007)
Integrated turn/mill centre for single hit cycles
The SKT 210 SY Integrated Turn/Mill centre from Hyundai-Kia has been developed for cost-effective single hit cycles for components produced from bar stock up to 65 mm diameter. Brochure Available
News from Dugard ( 9 February 2007)
Complex monitoring system provides 3D picture
User Application Article Structural monitoring specialist AV Technology is carrying out a challenging two year bridge monitoring project for Lancashire County Council. Brochure Available
News from AV Technology ( 9 February 2007)
Testing facility uses laser radiation pulses
Precision Solutions' Sereel 2 facility for single event radiation effects in electronics has been officially opened by Lord Sainsbury of Turville.
News from Precision Solutions ( 9 February 2007)
Smart motor has compact rotor for more torque
Animatics, designers and manufacturers of innovative motion control products, announced the latest release in their OEM Series of SmartMotors, the SM2315DT.
News from Animatics ( 9 February 2007)
Exhibition for testing and analysis
The 24th Instrumentation, Analysis and Testing Exhibition has been announced to take place at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon.
News from Engineering Integrity Society ( 9 February 2007)
Configurator allows workstation choice
A workbench configurator from Production Basics allows users to choose workstation styles and accessories and add them to an on-screen 3D model.
News from Production Basics ( 9 February 2007)
Control and chemical injection lines
Sandvik provides a complete solution for control and chemical injection lines at a dedicated service centre at its Houston warehouse for the oil and gas industry.
News from Sandvik Materials Technology UK ( 9 February 2007)
Better Regulation programme success questioned
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has questioned the claims of progress about its Better Regulation programme by the European Commission.
News from Forum of Private Business ( 9 February 2007)
Process power supplies for vacuum plasma
Huttinger Elektronik has acquired a majority interest in the Polish company AC, headquartered in Zielonka near Warsaw. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf ( 9 February 2007)
Network for freight quality is aired
The Freight Quality Partnership Network is to be showcased at the Freight Transport Association's Freight Summit, intended to improve the operation and management of freight deliveries.
News from Freight Transport Association ( 9 February 2007)
Automated gas pressure calibrator
Calibration Dynamics is to introduce the APC 800 Automated Gas Pressure Calibrator, the latest in the design and manufacture of intelligent pressure controllers, at MTEC.
News from Calibration Dynamics ( 9 February 2007)
High-performance, low-cost thermal imager
Land Instruments International has designed a high-performance, low-cost thermal imager, FTI Mv thermal imager, currently the subject of a patent application. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International ( 9 February 2007)
5-axis subcontract machining with VMC
User Application Article Waterford Tool has acquired a Roeders RFM600DS 5-axis vertical machining centre (VMC) from Hurco Europe to fulfil an automotive contract. Brochure Available
News from Hurco Europe ( 9 February 2007)
Powered spindles and complex machining
The MultiAlpha 8x20 and 6x32 machines with their powered spindles and complex reverse face machining capability are well suited to machining complex components in a single operation.
News from Tornos Technologies ( 9 February 2007)
Robotics for plastic part trimming cell
Rimrock's New Berlin, WI manufacturing division will use the Kuka KR 60 robot in its system which will allow manufacturers to increase productivity, throughput, and reliability. Brochure Available
News from KUKA Automation + Robotics ( 9 February 2007)
Instrument development and custom automation
Invetech has announced the appointment of Alex Zrolka as its new Vice President of Business Development for Life Sciences for North America. Brochure Available
News from Invetech ( 9 February 2007)
Record month for online recruitment network
JobsGroup.net saya it has achieved a record-breaking month in January, with the highest number of unique users to date.
News from JobsGroup.net ( 9 February 2007)
Association for freight transport
Road enforcement efforts on major trade routes should be reinforced, according to the Freight Transport Association's Freight Transport Council.
News from Freight Transport Association ( 9 February 2007)
More high access machines for hire provider
Facelift Access Hire has placed a GBP1 million pound order for a mixture of Nifty Height Rider 15, 17 and 21metre machines from Milton Keynes based supplier Nifty Lift.
News from Facelift Access Hire ( 9 February 2007)
Liability plans for freight operators questioned
The Freight Transport Association has told the Department for Transport that making operators absolutely liable for all offences committed by their drivers is unacceptable and unworkable..
News from Freight Transport Association ( 9 February 2007)
Metrology initiatives planned by association
The GTMA has announced a series of initiatives planned for the metrology section of its membership.
News from GTMA ( 9 February 2007)
Transport facilities urged by association
The Freight Transport Association's National Council claims that the Highways Agency should see the provision of adequate facilities as fundamental as creating roads.
News from Freight Transport Association ( 9 February 2007)
Microscopes star in metrology range
Technical Background Article A vision of the UK metrology sector from Vision Engineering which employs 200 staff and produces a range of microscopes. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering ( 9 February 2007)
Rigid chains for equipment movement
Serapid' patented rigid chain technology for equipment movement is available for a wide range of industrial and other applications.
News from Serapid ( 9 February 2007)
Vision lighting controller has ethernet interface
The PP520 LED lighting controller from Gardasoft Vision provides full control of LED lighting for machine vision applications. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision ( 9 February 2007)
Automated lubrication spray systems
Shear-Form Machine Tools has launched a series of automated lubrication spray systems.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools ( 9 February 2007)
X-ray inspection system and validation station
X-Tek has announced a camera and detector combination for the Revolution NanoTech X-ray inspection system and a validation station for enhanced production capability.
News from X-Tek Systems ( 9 February 2007)
Texture analyser minimises vibration
Zwick Roell's texture analyser ProLine Z0.5 has been developed to minimise variation in the test set-up so after changing the test tools it is only necessary to start the required test programme. Brochure Available
News from Zwick Roell ( 9 February 2007)
Dry-block temperature calibrators
Ametek Calibration'sr ange of Jofra ATC dry-block temperature calibrators covering the temperature range from -90degC to 650degC offer improved accuracy and stability compared to earlier versions.
News from Ametek Calibration Instruments ( 9 February 2007)
Chemical imaging consultancy service
Malvern Instruments will highlight a new consultancy service at Powtech 2007, adding chemical imaging technology.
News from Malvern Instruments ( 9 February 2007)
Vibration sensors firm adds director
Monitran, designer and manufacturer of vibration sensors, has appointed Neill Ovenden as its Sales and Marketing Director.
News from Monitran ( 9 February 2007)
Tailored Tetratex and ePTFE membranes
Tetratex and ePTFE membranes can be tailored to meet the demands of difficult and critical applications in a wide cross-section of industrial markets and commercial product markets.
News from Donaldson Membranes ( 9 February 2007)
Pressure regulation valves ideal for dirty fluids
Wanner Engineering introduced the Hydra-Cell C64 Industrial Diaphragm Valve featuring a sealless, flow-through design that provides pressure as high as 2500 psi.
News from Wanner Engineering ( 9 February 2007)
Intrinsically safe trip amplifier is compact
The IS pac type 9162 is a compact and versatile transmitter supply unit featuring two integrated limit value contacts and available from Stahl.
News from Stahl ( 9 February 2007)
Shape, finish, distance, vibration, roughness
A new web site for Armstrong Optical features a wide range of systems for the measurement of parameters such as shape, form, finish, distance, vibration, roughness and precision optical components
News from Armstrong Optical ( 9 February 2007)
Motion control improves stepper motor performance
Agile Systems has received a patent for hybrid stepper motor control that, it says, promises to improve stepper motor performance.
News from Agile Systems ( 9 February 2007)
IPTV test capabilities from access to core network
IPTV quality-of-service (QoS) test capabilities have been introduced by Exfo for its Packet Blazer Ethernet products.
News from EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering ( 9 February 2007)
Award entries needed for plastics industry
The plastics industry awards recognise the best companies and the best people and entries are being sought by the organiser.
News from Emap ( 9 February 2007)
WRAP plastics conference spurs industry action
Leading food and packaging industry figures met this week to discuss the potential impact of using recycled PET (rPET) plastic in food packaging at a conference organised by WRAP.
News from WRAP ( 9 February 2007)
Stringent data migration and quality standards
Data integrity specialists, Datanomic has signed a Consulting Partnership with ReStart Consulting, the UK's number one provider of data management and data integration solutions in healthcare.
News from Datanomic ( 9 February 2007)
Critical strategic resource for enterprises
Data Centres Europe 07 to address challenges and opportunities of sustained boom.
News from BroadGroup ( 9 February 2007)
Fast application thanks to Payne
A high-speed applicating system from Payne has given corrugated board manufacturer Mondi Saint Quentin France optimum efficiency for the application of Rippatape easy opening tear tape. Brochure Available
News from Payne Security ( 9 February 2007)
Packaging Automation Banks on a bright future
Packaging Automation has appointed Mark Banks as head of design to consolidate its position as the UK's leader in the sector and increase its portfolio of equipment.
News from Packaging Automation ( 9 February 2007)
Orkney Wine new seals supplied
Viscose Closures of Crawley has begun to supply PVC capsules to the Orkney Wine Company, the UK's most northerly winery.
News from Viscose Closures Ltd ( 9 February 2007)
Timestrip Technology takes another step forward
User Application Article The innovative technology that produces Timestrip's unique smart labels has taken another step forward.
News from Timestrip UK ( 9 February 2007)
How to avoid spilling the soup
Ishida Europe has developed a 'walking beam' system that operates in conjunction with its QX 775 Traysealer to fill and seal pots of soup at 30 packs per minute at Mico 's plant in Germany.
News from Ishida Europe ( 9 February 2007)
Ceiling mounted SCARA robot set to save space
TM Robotics (Europe) has launched a ceiling mounted version of the Toshiba Machine TH450 SCARA, which will save space in the manufacturing cell by allowing access to the working area from above. Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) ( 9 February 2007)
DuPont Cromalin Largo used for training
The Digital Print Centre of Industrial Collaboration (Digital Print CIC) is using two DuPont Cromalin Largo colour proofing systems for its Colour Master Courses.
News from DuPont (UK) ( 9 February 2007)
Worldstar wins for DS Smith Packaging
DS Smith Packaging has won three of the coveted Worldstar awards, more than any other UK company, and is one of only two companies worldwide to score a hat trick in the 2006 competition!
News from DS Smith Packaging ( 9 February 2007)
Packaging Automation gets the cutting edge
The ability and willingness of Packaging Automation to undertake trials and supply equipment on hire, has brought high praise from Personna International
News from Packaging Automation ( 9 February 2007)
Its a wrap for Aetna UK
2nd stretch wrapper from Aetna UK dramatically reduces wrap time for SPA Aluminium Spa Aluminium based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
News from Aetna UK ( 9 February 2007)
Scott Brothers offers free Pack-Mate Bags
Scott Brothers, the expert in home storage and space saving solutions, announces an exciting new promotion on all Pack-Mate compression packs.
News from Scott Brothers ( 9 February 2007)
New metal detectable O-rings
E-Components and Chains Limited of Pocklington UK are pleased to announce the launch of their new range of Detectamet metal detectable elastomer compounded O-Rings
News from E-Components and Chains ( 9 February 2007)
Datalase new appointment
DataLase Appoints New North American Business Development Manager to Target US converting market.
News from DataLase ( 9 February 2007)
RPC and Venus take relationship to the 'Ultra'
The excellent relationship between RPC and Greek fruit packer Venus Growers has been underlined by the selection of the Classic Ultra jar for the packaging of a new product range.
News from RPC Group ( 9 February 2007)
KUKA Robotics selected to provided palletising
KUKA Robotics selected to provide robotics for mixed product palletising and order picking applications Brochure Available
News from KUKA Automation + Robotics ( 9 February 2007)
NJM/CLI Introduces Model 334 Charger
NJM/CLI introduces the high speed Model 334 Charger with Redundant Label Dispensers.
News from NJM/CLI ( 9 February 2007)
In-house box making system from Autobox
Numatic International, based in Chard, Somerset, is perhaps best known for the Henry vacuum cleaner, although the company offers over 4000 industrial cleaning products in total.
News from Autobox ( 9 February 2007)
Kraft Foods test new packaging specifications
Proven to Reduce Time-To-Market New Packaging Specifications and all GWG specifications
News from Ghent PDF Workgroup ( 9 February 2007)
Developing lotus notes applications
Improved database signing feature allows specific code changes to be traced to individual users supporting compliance with Sarbanes Oxley regulations
News from Teamstudio ( 9 February 2007)
Teamstudio CIAO! supports SOA
With support for SOA, Teamstudio CIAO! reduces development cost and allows easy creation of audit trail reports which assist Lotus Notes organizations to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
News from Teamstudio ( 9 February 2007)
Reporting for Lotus notes organisations
New reporting features support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance by allowing auditors to know who has access to specific Lotus Notes / Domino applications.
News from Teamstudio ( 9 February 2007)
DNV Certified Industrial Ethernet
Many of Moxa's industrial Ethernet switches, media convertors, and serial-to-Ethernet servers have been certified by the DNV and GL classification societies.
News from Moxa Technologies ( 9 February 2007)
Delivering Wonderware to industrial customers.
Pantek and Wonderware with over 15 years of successful joint trading have signed a new distribution agreement.
News from SolutionsPT ( 9 February 2007)
Acquisition of PLM services provider
TriStar has announced it is acquiring Toronto-based engineering services and software provider ADI.
News from TriStar ( 9 February 2007)
Retail management system deployment by K3
User Application Article GameStop Europe has selected K3's retail management system to manage all stores in Europe, Canada and Australia.
News from K3 Business Technology Group ( 9 February 2007)
New 123mrp.NET reseller for Republic of Ireland
Rent-IT Systems has announced that it has appointed QM Systems as a reseller of its 123mrp.NET production management software in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
News from Rent-I.T. Systems ( 9 February 2007)
Bend Insensitive Optical Fibre
Prysmian Cables and Systems announces CasaLight, its new 'Bend Insensitive' optical fibre in accordance with ITU-T Recommendation G.657.
News from Prysmian Cables and Systems ( 9 February 2007)
Downloadable CAD models from CDS
Catalog Data Solutions announces 50% growth year over year and sees online CAD Model Download market gaining momentum
News from Catalog Data Solutions (CDS) ( 9 February 2007)
Document automation solution suite
Design centre and document server solutions accelerate document design, customisation, work flow and outbound distribution processes.
News from Optio Software ( 9 February 2007)
Test drive Nexxis applications from your desktop
Labtronics invites you to step into our showroom and test drive the 2007 edition of Nexxis qELN - right from your own PC.
News from Labtronics ( 9 February 2007)
Supanet hosting launches free Fax2Mail trial
Supanet is offering its customers the chance to boost their business with a free fax2mail number which enables them to receive faxes to email accounts from anywhere
News from Supanet ( 9 February 2007)
BECTA approval for comic-strip learning.
The Government agency supporting UK education departments in their strategic ICT developments has approved the use of interactive comic-strip software program, Storywriter Toolkit.
News from MyKnowledgeMap ( 9 February 2007)
Demand for more space and increased investment
Technical Background Article BroadGroup reveals that the Data Centre market in Australia and New Zealand is expanding significantly but suggests that growing demand is confronting a severe shortage of quality Data Centre space
News from BroadGroup ( 9 February 2007)
InfoNet to manage Ghent water
User Application Article The city of Ghent in Belgium has chosen Wallingford Software's InfoNet database management solution to manage its sewer system information
News from Wallingford Software ( 9 February 2007)
Wireless push e-mail for Lotus supported
Palm Treo 750 goes generally available Europe-wide and gets Lotus Notes from CommonTime
News from CommonTime ( 9 February 2007)
Prysmian signs major OPGW deal in Venezuela
User Application Article Prysmian Telecom Cables and Systems announces that it has secured a contract to supply more than 2000km of Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) cable to Venezuela.
News from Prysmian Cables and Systems ( 9 February 2007)
Ansoft announces third quarter financial results
Ansoft will release financial results for the third quarter ended 31st January 2007, after the market close on Tuesday, 13th February.
News from Ansoft Europe ( 9 February 2007)
Powerful platform for design optimisation
Dedicated electromagnetic software for coaxial connectors and devices provides new price/performance entry to automated design
News from Vector Fields ( 9 February 2007)
Design custom motion controllers with LabVIEW
NI SoftMotion development module 2.0 supports Windows Vista and new NI CompactRIO controllers. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 9 February 2007)
Deltek announces year-end total revenues
Deltek has announced total unaudited revenue exceeding $225 million for its fiscal year ending 31 December 2006, an increase in excess of 50 percent over the previous year.
News from Deltek ( 9 February 2007)
Semi welded heat exchangers cool brine bath
User Application Article Part-welded plate heat exchangers are especially designed for use with ammonia and other media, for which the number of gaskets should be minimized.
News from Tranter PHE ( 9 February 2007)
Air treatment firm grows its share
Condensate management and compressed air treatment company, Beko technologies, is now the joint largest shareholder in EverAir Technology. Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies ( 9 February 2007)
Hydraulics choice determines precision workholding
User Application Article Hydraulic fixture manufacturer only uses high quality hydraulic components to maintain its reputation for providing precision workholding systems. Brochure Available
News from Roemheld UK ( 9 February 2007)
Automation firm markets electronics assembly
Under the terms of an agreement, automation systems supplier, Contax, will market Universal instruments products throughout the UK and Ireland.
News from Contax ( 9 February 2007)
Sheet metal work agent adds water jet cutting
Press and Shear Machinery has taken over the marketing in the UK of Italian-built Technocut water jet cutting and profiling systems from CMS. Brochure Available
News from Press and Shear Machinery ( 9 February 2007)
Stamping dies storage allows easy retrieval
A system for storing stamping dies or moulding tools allows easy access, accurate positioning and ready withdrawal.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools ( 9 February 2007)
Fabricator has UK's largest water jet profiler
User Application Article Sheffield-based subcontractor fabricatorclaims to have the largest water jet cutting and profiling machine in the UK, which has a 9m x 4m capacity.
News from WJS UK ( 9 February 2007)
New colour label printing system
Now you can print brilliant, high-resolution color labels and tags when and where you need them.
News from Eco Label ( 9 February 2007)
Contemporary new packaging at ESPA
Leading producer of luxury packaging, Boxes Prestige has worked with long term customer, ESPA to create an eye catching new contemporary packaging for their range of Spa inspired products.
News from Boxes Prestige ( 9 February 2007)
Boxes Prestige Triumph at the Ryder Cup
Boxes Prestige teamed up with Irish Confectioner Lily O'Brien's to create the packaging for small chocolate boxes distributed at this year's Ryder Cup Competition
News from Boxes Prestige ( 9 February 2007)
Crabtree and Evelyn's fine food feast
Boxes Prestige have created a range of cartons for Crabtree and Evelyn's Fine Foods Range.
News from Boxes Prestige ( 9 February 2007)
Harlands create three seniors
Harlands Labels has filled three newly created senior positions to manage the increasing and diverse needs of its growing client base.
News from Harlands Labels ( 9 February 2007)
Ditone go organic with Rachel's
Rachel's Organic is adding a selection of probiotic organic Luscious Low Fat drinking yogurts and they have enlisted Ditone Labels to help with their packaging solutions.
News from Ditone Labels ( 9 February 2007)
Ditone creates multilingual labels
Label manufacturers Ditone have teamed up with HBD (Europe) to create the new labels for the full scale international retail launch of their homeopathic therapies.
News from Ditone Labels ( 9 February 2007)
Ditone works for charity clarity
Ditone Labels have teamed up with Clarity, a charity providing employment for blind people, to help them produce their first Braille-labelled product.
News from Ditone Labels ( 9 February 2007)
RFID - A tale of four continents
Technical Background Article RFID is being adopted worldwide but with very great differences of emphasis as revealed by the IDTechEx Knowledge base of over 2450 case studies in 92 countries.
News from IDTechEx ( 9 February 2007)
Priority One new cold glue labellers
Priority One introduces the enhanced Langguth 200 Series of inline cold glue labellers.
News from Priority One Packaging ( 9 February 2007)
Boundary scan test system are compliant
To meet the demand for its boundary scan test system, XJTAG, supplier of IEEE Std 1149.1 compliant boundary scan tools, has announced the appointment of eight new distributors.
News from XJTAG ( 8 February 2007)
Retrofit digital readout distributor sought
Heidenhain Digital Readout is searching for a new retrofit distributor in the North London and Home Counties territory following the relocation of Promtech Services. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) ( 8 February 2007)
Assembly and automation consultation service
Assembly and automation specialist Modular Automation International is operating a free consultation service to help manufacturers design products that can be assembled more efficiently.
News from Modular Automation International ( 8 February 2007)
Welding a link with racing team
Lincoln Electric has formed a team-supplier agreement with Robert Yates Racing, home of drivers number38 David Gilliland, number88 Ricky Rudd and number90 Stephen Leicht.
News from Lincoln Electric Company, The ( 8 February 2007)
Business awards with advice
Some of the UK's leading business heads converged on Warwick Manufacturing Group for a key network event.
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers ( 8 February 2007)
Strategy for replacing Trichloroethylene
Technical Background Article Guyson International discusses strategies for replacing older solvents, covered by new EC regulations. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 8 February 2007)
Collaborative product development
Collaborative Product Development Associates (CPDA), a provider of critical analyses for PLM decisions, has announced that its conference PLM Road Map 2007 will take place on September 19 - 20, 2007.
News from CPDA ( 8 February 2007)
Strong proprietary filled type 6 nylon
ZL engineering plastics, has introduced a proprietary filled type 6 nylon with load capacity and compressive strength similar to that of glass-fibre reinforced nylon.
News from ZL engineering plastics inc. ( 8 February 2007)
Vertical submicron CNC honing system
Sunnen's SV-1005 series vertical CNC honing system is now available with an integrated air gaging system to provide closed-loop control of tool size, along with downloadable SPC data.
News from Sunnen Products Company ( 8 February 2007)
Finishing group sees demand turn into appointment
Increased business volumes have led Wheelabrator Group to create a new senior role in its specialist after-market team. Brochure Available
News from Wheelabrator Group ( 8 February 2007)
Dupont Surlyn is a beauty
DuPont Surlyn provides the precious touch for Nivea Beaute
News from DuPont (UK) ( 8 February 2007)
Packaging Futures event for 2007
A series of events designed to help the retail sector and its supply chain meet the challenges of packaging optimisation and food waste minimisation have been organised by WRAP.
News from WRAP ( 8 February 2007)
Internet performance management growth
Growth reinforces global leadership in internet performance management market as preferred vendor to more than 180 new customers in 2006
News from Gomez ( 8 February 2007)
56% increase in eProcurement supply
Wax Digital grows half year turnover by 56% and expands workforce by 20%
News from Wax Digital ( 8 February 2007)
Model library for multi body systems
SimulationX - modeling tool facing up to virtual reality
News from ITI Dresden ( 8 February 2007)
E-commerce and PIM solution appointment
Appointment supports increased sales and market demand for e-commerce and PIM solutions in the UK market
News from hybris UK ( 8 February 2007)
Breakthroughs in performance management
User Application Article Taking an incremental approach, one leading Silicon Valley-based company's deployment of PilotWorks has allowed them to increase alignment across their entire service organisation
News from Pilot Software Europe ( 8 February 2007)
Integrated drafting support to Pro/Engineer
CAD Schroer Partners with Techsoft to Bring Powerful, Integrated Drafting Support to Pro/Engineer Customers in Austria
News from CAD Schroer ( 8 February 2007)
How to build effective communities of practice
Learning Light has produced a guide to communities of practice and organised a seminar on the subject at the recent Learning Technologies event in Olympia, London.
News from Learning Light ( 8 February 2007)
Top performing Intermec IF5 RFID reader
Intermec has announced that its newly upgraded IF5 Fixed RFID Reader was ranked the top performer in adjacent dock door use by US RFID testing lab ODIN technologies.
News from Intermec Technologies ( 8 February 2007)
Matlab file import for DADiSP
New module allows DADiSP users to import Matlab data into DADiSP for graphical analysis, manipulation and presentation Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 8 February 2007)
Carrier ethernet aggregation
RAD will exhibit at CeBIT 2007 its complete access solution for ethernet deployment at the customer premises.
News from RAD Data Communications ( 8 February 2007)
Safety-critical embedded software
User Application Article Siemens AandD relies on Artisan Studio for development of safety-critical embedded software for new ASI-safe products
News from Artisan Software Tools ( 8 February 2007)
HyperMill CAD/CAM package helps F1 team
User Application Article Open Mind Technologies has signed a deal to deliver 20 seats of its extremely popular hyperMill CAD/CAM package to a world renowned Formula 1 Racing Team.
News from Open Mind Technologies UK ( 8 February 2007)
Support for Catia V5R17
Cimmetry Systems has announced the immediate availability of Format Pack 2, for AutoVue 19.1 SP3, which delivers support for Catia V5R17.
News from Cimmetry Systems ( 8 February 2007)
ArtCAM forum tops 5,000 members
Delcam is pleased to report that its ArtCAM online forum has recently gained its 5,000th member. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 8 February 2007)
Minidrive performs high precision motion control
With the new IPS210 high precision, fully digital minidrive, Technosoft continues to expand its family of intelligent universal drives based on the MotionChip DSP Control Technology.
News from Technosoft ( 8 February 2007)
Catalog used by International Gas Spring
User Application Article Catalog Data Solutions has announced that International Gas Spring has adopted its CAD model download solution.
News from Catalog Data Solutions (CDS) ( 8 February 2007)
Hand held laser scanners from Datalogic
Datalogic is building on its huge, Europe-wide installed base with the launch of a new family of Dragon hand held laser scanners. Brochure Available
News from Datalogic Scanning ( 8 February 2007)
Fully electronic ordering system
TMS Support Solutions secure Spares Ordering System provides a fully electronic ordering system utilising database technologies to provide full audit and data mining capabilities
News from TMS Support Solutions ( 8 February 2007)
Integrated enterprise PoS data protection
Epicor CRS and RSA team to provide retailers with point-of sale solutions with integrated enterprise data protection and key management capabilities
News from Epicor ( 8 February 2007)
Aetna UK range of stretch wrapping equipment
As a leading supplier of equipment to the food processing industry, Aetna UK will be exhibiting a range of packaging machinery at Pack Tech.
News from Aetna UK ( 8 February 2007)
OPM appoint new area Sales Manager
Bradford based OPM Group, has appointed Ainslie Bousfield as their new Area Sales Manager for the South East.
News from The OPM Group ( 8 February 2007)
Supply chain performance management
Supply-Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) metrics from PMG now integrated into PilotWorks for SC balanced scorecard operations management and real-time operations benchmarking
News from Pilot Software Europe ( 8 February 2007)
SMEs challenged to harness potential of the web
Technical Background Article New research from Fasthosts reveals that there are three major types of small and medium sized (SME) online businesses in Britain.
News from Fasthosts ( 8 February 2007)
Ellipse Microwave Tool sold to H3G
User Application Article CTS International has successfully completed its contract with Hutchison 3G Austria for its Ellipse Microwave Planning Tool Suite.
News from CTS International ( 8 February 2007)
Rexam RFID containers for pharma
Embracing new regulations with Rexam's RFID enabled containers.
News from Rexam Medical Packaging ( 8 February 2007)
Pump dispensing from Rieke
Rieke Packaging Systems Englass has launched what it claims to be one of the most versatile and durable pumps ever produced
News from Rieke Packaging Systems Englass ( 8 February 2007)
New cooling conveyor
Wire Belt Announces New TC-327 Conveyor Belt Engineered to cool tortillas.
News from Wire Belt Co ( 8 February 2007)
Industrial power wire brushes
Combitwist and Singletwist PFERD industrial power wire brushes incorporate INOX, brass and plastic, and work faster with superior finish and longer life.
News from Pferd ( 8 February 2007)
National Skills Academies need interest
The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) with its partners, DfES, SSDA and DTI have urged employers to put forward their expressions of interest to develop a National Skills Academy for their industry.
News from Learning and Skills Council ( 7 February 2007)
CoC imports to be laboratory tested
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has confirmed that the current procedure for Certificate of Conformity (CoC) was abolished for imported products effective 30.01.2007.
News from TUV Rheinland UK ( 7 February 2007)
Wear resistant Energy Chain, harnessed drive cable
igus will promote its latest stainless steel linear guide, wear resistant Energy Chain and range of harnessed drive cables at Souther Manufacturing. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK ( 7 February 2007)
Latest stainless steel linear guide on show
igus will be exhibiting on stand C36 at the Machine Building show, with its latest stainless steel linear guide, wear resistant Energy Chain and range of harnessed drive cables. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK ( 7 February 2007)
Auto Union D-type to be auctioned by Christie's
What could become the most expensive car ever to be sold in the history of the prestigious auction house Christie's is due to go under the hammer at the international vintage car fair Retromobile.
News from Audi UK ( 7 February 2007)
Inflated nickel prices drive up stainless
In February and March MEPS expects stainless transaction values to rise to new record highs due to inflated nickel prices in December and January.
News from MEPS (International) ( 7 February 2007)
Flat and long carbon steel values fall
The MEPS -Global Price (embracing flat and long carbon steel average values for the three main regions fell by approximately one percent in January compared to the previous month.
News from MEPS (International) ( 7 February 2007)
Ultra high performance vanishing oils
John Neale has introduced a range of innovative ultra high performance vanishing oils which may allow manufacturing companies to avoid degreasing of components prior to subsequent processing.
News from John Neale ( 7 February 2007)
Fraudulant CV claims test employers
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is sending a message to its members to keep an eye out for employees making fraudulent claims on their CVs.
News from Forum of Private Business ( 7 February 2007)
Classic lathe maker reinforces internal team
The continuing success of Keighley-based Dean Smith and Grace has led to the company welcoming two new people into the organisation to strengthen its internal workforce.
News from Dean, Smith and Grace ( 7 February 2007)
Machine motion control with support
GE Fanuc Automation CNC UK offers complete motion solutions, from the operator interface through to the motor shaft - all from one company and with one focus on support. Brochure Available
News from Fanuc GE CNC UK ( 7 February 2007)
Success is the difference for companies, employees
Managers within the manufacturing sector believe there is a discrepancy between how individuals and their organisations judge success.
News from Chartered Management Institute ( 7 February 2007)
Bonded display enhancement services
Global Display Solutions, designer and manufacturer of industrial displays, has acquired Clearview Displays, providers of bonded display enhancement services.
News from GDS ( 7 February 2007)
Torque tubes forged for aircraft brakes
User Application Article The Doncasters Group has been selected by Dunlop Aerospace Braking Systems, a division of Meggitt, to manufacture torque tubes for the Embraer Phenom 300 aircraft programme.
News from Doncasters Group ( 7 February 2007)
Thermal imaging cameras add to test, measurement
SJ Electronics, distributor of power, test and measurement equipment, announced the signed distribution agreement with FLIR systems to supply thermal imaging cameras.
News from SJ Electronics ( 7 February 2007)
Multi logger system protects machines
SKF's Multilog On-line System TMU helps to protect valuable machines against the effects of slowly developing problems, such as bearing wear, as well as tool collisions. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 7 February 2007)
Single phase power-optimising soft starter
Reducing energy costs and corporate carbon emissions in the food industry can be accomplished easily and cost effectively, using Fairford's SPOSS single- phase power-optimising soft starter.
News from Fairford Electronics ( 7 February 2007)
Testing for Chinese RoHS in North America
Help is available for manufacturers and suppliers feverishly working to meet China's Ministry of Information Industry's new RoHS Initiative's Phase I deadline on March 1, 2007.
News from TUV Rheinland of North America ( 7 February 2007)
Workstations and ergonomic products on web site
Production Basics has unveiled a new website with improved organisation of products and workstation information.
News from Production Basics ( 7 February 2007)
24V spring-loaded position sensors
Macro Sensors has introduced a line of 24V spring-loaded position sensors that offer the industry an accurate position measurement with maximum linearity error of +0.10% of full scale output.
News from Macro Sensors ( 7 February 2007)
Photoelectric products on track for places
Banner Engineering kicked off the 2007 racing season by capturing 2nd and 4th place finishes out of 44 starters in the GT class of the Rolex 24 at Daytona this past Saturday/Sunday.
News from Banner Engineering ( 7 February 2007)
DMIS acievements outlined in report
DMIS has published its end of year report, the board of directors have issued the following statement outlining its achievements.
News from DMIS ( 7 February 2007)
Fiber optic access and perimeter safeguarding
Banner Engineering has introduced Pico-Guard fibre Optic Safety Grids for personnel safety and equipment protection applications.
News from Banner Engineering ( 7 February 2007)
Flat packed platform for safe working
Lobo Systems has re-designed it's Hop Up Platform to ensure safe working at height capability with even the simplest of systems.
News from Lobo Systems ( 7 February 2007)
Process pumps use open impellers
The RG range of Process Pumps from Salvatore Robuschi, available from The Pump Company, uses open impellers with a wearing plate allowing users to reduce consumption by 30%.
News from Pump Company ( 7 February 2007)
Focusable LED spot projectors
StockerYale Focusable LED Spot Projectors are high-intensity LED spotlights that are designed to replace conventional halogen point-sources as well as fibre optic illumination solutions.
News from StockerYale ( 7 February 2007)
Temperature-stabilised, fibre-coupled device
StockerYale's PureBeam laser is a temperature-stabilized, fibre-coupled device for a wide range of biomedical, medical, and industrial applications.
News from StockerYale ( 7 February 2007)
Robotic arms are intelligent, simple to operate
Robotic arms, developed and produced by Neuronics in Switzerland can operate in conjunction with humans, are intelligent, simple to operate and mobile.
News from Neuronics ( 7 February 2007)
Robotic appointment for manufacturer
Cordula Kaiss-Hess, Meilen ZH, has become chairwoman of the board of directors of Neuronics.
News from Neuronics ( 7 February 2007)
Robot automates wide range of applications
Katana 1.2 has functionality to simplify the automation of a wide range of applications, building on the features of its predecessors' integrated real time operating system.
News from Neuronics ( 7 February 2007)
Developing robotics sees R and D expansion
Over the last two years Neuronics has steadily expanded its R and D team, recruiting leading experts for the development of the new generation of Katana products.
News from Neuronics ( 7 February 2007)
Engineering protecting the environment theme
Ecology and technology - how can modern technologies protect the environment?' is the theme of this year's Independent-Bosch Technology Horizons Award for young writers.
News from Bosch Rexroth ( 7 February 2007)
Flexible plastics components produced
A measuring system based on the principle of triangulation allows checking indicated critical dimensions and features, to offer section based analysis and measuring reports.
News from Materialise ( 7 February 2007)
Sensorless motor control improved
Agile Systems, provider of design, development and manufacturing of advanced motion control technology, announced that it has been granted the first in a series of 5 patent pending applications.
News from Agile Systems ( 7 February 2007)
Test development kit speeds adoption
Strategic Test has announced the Triton Development Kit-4 (TDK-4) based on the Marvell XScale PXA320 processor.
News from Strategic Test ( 7 February 2007)
Industrial and process automation training expands
ATS announced that Industrial Automation Solution company Iconics has chosen ATS as its official Training partner for European and Australian customers.
News from ATS International ( 7 February 2007)
Fault tolerant Ethernet for deterministic systems
ATS distributor Sixnet has introduced the 5 and 9 Port Ethernet Switch, with real-time fault tolerant rings, improving functionality and performance through fast, fault tolerant network redundancy.
News from ATS International ( 7 February 2007)
Standardised project methodologies among tools
ATS new Spanish office delivers projects from system design to full implementation, roll-out and final user acceptance including flexible training packages and 24/7 Service level agreements.
News from ATS International ( 7 February 2007)
Automation solutions for more of Australia
Solution Provider ATS Applied Tech Systems has expanded its business with a new office in Sydney (Gordon), NSW.
News from ATS International ( 7 February 2007)
Industrial automation - wirelessly
The ProLinx 6000-WA-PDP series, brings High Speed Profibus Wireless connectivity to industrial automation applications.
News from ATS International ( 7 February 2007)
Alliance for industrial automation
ATS International and DataRealm of Windsor Ontario have revealed they have formed a strategic alliance, effective immediately.
News from ATS International ( 7 February 2007)
Manufacturing excellence in aerospace
The AMRC is a joint initiative from Britain's University of Sheffield and global aircraft manufacturer Boeing with a mission to create a Centre of Manufacturing Excellence.
News from ATS International ( 7 February 2007)
Visualisation, training in industrial automation
Life-long learning is a challenge: this applies particularly to the field of Industrial Automation.
News from ATS International ( 7 February 2007)
Lean manufacturing with process performance
Gemba Solutions (UK) has appointed ATS Applied Tech Systems as its local reseller in the Netherlands, Belgium, the USA, Australia and New Zealand.
News from ATS International ( 7 February 2007)
Additional security and immobilisation for fleet
User Application Article After assessing Timet Birmingham's requirements, its forklift truck supplier recommended the Didbox system.
News from Actiserve (UK) ( 7 February 2007)
More warranty for forklift access control system
didBOX (distributed in the UK by Actiserve UK), a driver identification and access control system dedicated to forklift trucks, now offers a full 60 month warranty.
News from Actiserve (UK) ( 7 February 2007)
Austempered ductile iron castings expand
European production of Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI) castings has expanded significantly in 2004, according to specialist heat treaters ADI Treatments.
News from ADI Treatments ( 7 February 2007)
Austempering heat treatment has biggest furnace
The world's largest sealed quench Austempering furnace provides controlled atmosphere heat treatment services for cast iron and steel component manufacturers.
News from ADI Treatments ( 7 February 2007)
Heat treatment, iron castings in wider appeal
Austempered ductile iron castings are finding wider application, following the encouragement of greater awareness of the process.
News from ADI Treatments ( 7 February 2007)
Airless Advantage for Travel Packs
Airless Dispensers provides the ideal travel packaging solution for personal care products in the light of the latest EU security measures at airports.
News from Rieke Packaging Systems Englass ( 7 February 2007)
Hotcan Proves to be Hot stuff
A technology that has been around since the Second World War to give soldiers a hot meal on the go is now being used by a Derbyshire company to conquer the US market.
News from Manufacturing Advisory Service - East Midlands ( 7 February 2007)
Setting a new standard in performance
The latest addition to the Tecbond family of hot melt glue guns is the Tec 810-15 high performance 15mm applicator.
News from Kenyon Performance Adhesives Division ( 7 February 2007)
A New Level of Performance and Reliability
The Tecbond applicator range keeps on growing!
News from Kenyon Performance Adhesives Division ( 7 February 2007)
Esko appoints Guy Van Puyvelde
Senior Vice-President Sales and Marketing position covers global sales, service and marketing activities
News from EskoArtwork ( 7 February 2007)
PFM Packaging Machinery at Pro2Pac
PFM Packaging Machinery is exhibiting at the Pro2Pac show which coincides with the IFE.
News from PFM Packing Machinery ( 7 February 2007)
Software management of m2m wireless devices
License agreement opens new market for Red Bend and benefits Telit customers with remote software update capability that extends product lifecycles
News from Red Bend Software ( 7 February 2007)
Mesh functionality for wireless device server
Elpro Technologies announces powerful additional features for their 240U-E industrial Wireless Ethernet and Serial Device Server.
News from Elpro Technologies ( 7 February 2007)
Major deployment of wireless suite
User Application Article ITN's suite of lead management products and solutions are now wireless enabled with the Kore GSM Network.
News from KORE Telematics ( 7 February 2007)
Formed part evaluation process extended
User Application Article Honda UK Manufacturing (HUM) chose Forming Technologies' Costoptimiser to generate flat blank patterns and nesting layouts from 3D CAD models of its formed parts.
News from Forming Technologies ( 7 February 2007)
Windows Vista application changes made easy
Move your applications to Windows Vista without any changes to those parts that interface with your data acquisition hardware and related software.
News from Microstar Laboratories ( 7 February 2007)
Cyon Research sells CADCAMNet
Cyon Research Corporation has announced that it has completed its divestiture of its publication group with the sale of CADCAMNet and Engineering Automation Report to Ash Bridge Media LLC.
News from Cyon Research ( 7 February 2007)
Extensive material library for Multiphysics
Comsol Multiphysics 3.3a gets extensive Material Library and accelerates CAD Import. Brochure Available
News from Comsol ( 7 February 2007)
WebEx makes Forbes 25
WebEx one of only three companies to make the list five consecutive years.
News from WebEx ( 7 February 2007)
Email for WebEx WebOffice
Fully integrated on-demand collaboration suite without the steep learning curve
News from WebEx ( 7 February 2007)
Integrated ERP system for drug manufacturers
Deacom announces it has joined the Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA) as an Associate Member.
News from Deacom ( 7 February 2007)
Four industry media awards in 2006 for Stellaris
ARM's lead partner for Cortex-M3 processor will continue aggressive product announcements in 2007.
News from Luminary Micro ( 7 February 2007)
Ethernet University is excellent free resource
The Contemporary Controls virtual industrial ethernet university (IEU) continues to offer solid learning in this technology.
News from Contemporary Controls ( 7 February 2007)
Free troubleshooting ethernet networks guide
Troubleshooting ethernet networks applies the principles asked in some common questions may just solve your network problems
News from Contemporary Controls ( 7 February 2007)
Materialise innovation forum
Materialise is hosting the Materialise innovation forum on September 12-13 2007 in Leuven, Belgium.
News from Materialise ( 7 February 2007)
ProofMaster v3.1 offered as universal application
PerfectProof announces that its award-winning software ProofMaster v3.1 is now available as a Universal application and is fully native for both PowerPC- and Intel-based Macs.
News from PerfectProof Europe NV ( 7 February 2007)
First place in Germany's macup magazine test
ProofMaster was declared overall winner in 2 extensive product tests organised by Germany's' macup magazine, in what is considered one of the world's most competitive printing markets.
News from PerfectProof Europe NV ( 7 February 2007)
In-Store software supports Co-op retail operations
User Application Article Midlands Co-op has decided to use the Aldata GOLD supply chain management and in-store software to support its retail operations in the UK.
News from Aldata ( 7 February 2007)
Real-time PI data historian platform
High-availability version of its real-time PI data historian platform meets enterprise demand for continuous availability of real-time performance data
News from OSIsoft Canada ULC ( 7 February 2007)
Cable systems feature at conference
Prysmian Cables and Systems is playing a major role at this week's Annual Conference of the FTTH Council Europe in Barcelona, Feb 7th and 8th.
News from Prysmian Cables and Systems ( 7 February 2007)
Record numbers at Oliver Wight event
72 delegates from more than 50 companies were at the winter convention of the Oliver Wight EAME Proven Path Club to hear business success stories from leading companies across a range of industries
News from Oliver Wight Europe Associates ( 7 February 2007)
CAD/CAM software sales rise 11%
CAD/CAM software provider, Delcam, reached a new monthly sales record in December 2006, with total sales having beaten previous records by 11%. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 7 February 2007)
Beckhoff training courses in 2007
Hayes Control Systems continue to offer training courses for Beckhoff products based on TwinCAT IEC61131 software.
News from Hayes Control Systems ( 7 February 2007)
Modular top-hat rail Industrial PC.
With the CX series of Embedded PCs, Beckhoff has combined PC technology and modular I/O level to form a DIN rail unit in the control cabinet.
News from Hayes Control Systems ( 7 February 2007)
Support for next-generation VLIW processors
New wireless standards and video and multi-media applications demand very high-performance, next-generation VLIW DSP processor architectures.
News from CoWare ( 7 February 2007)
Scorpion puts vision into robotics
New vision partnership enhances Toshiba Machine robot capability for the manufacturing industry Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) ( 7 February 2007)
Awards for pump industry innovators
The 2007 Pump Industry Awards, held in association with the BPMA and World Pumps magazine, recognise and celebrate the companies, innovations and people that are achieving the highest standards
News from Pump Industry Awards ( 7 February 2007)
Romer Etikett invests in new ink-dispensing system
German label converter Romer Etikett is the first customer to install the Solaris Colorsat new ink-dispensing system developed in a partnership between Sun Chemical and GSE Dispensing.
News from Sun Chemical Europe ( 7 February 2007)
Put a spring in your step
Knaresborough based public relations and marketing specialists Allott and Associates is offering to launch a marketing spring offensive for companies in the packaging industry.
News from Allot Communications ( 7 February 2007)
Good design cuts packaging costs
As packaging volumes rise, material costs are critical. Mason Pinder tool designers can help companys achieve cost benefits
News from Mason Pinder Toolmakers ( 7 February 2007)
Triple figure order for Mosca
In the biggest individual order in its history, Mosca is supplying 114 specialist newspaper strapping machines to Ferag.
News from Mosca Direct ( 7 February 2007)
Launch of biodegradable and compostable air pillow
Packaging supply specialist Lightning Packaging has been awarded sole distribution rights for a range of environmentally friendly air pillows
News from Lightning Packaging Supplies ( 7 February 2007)
Response management for the supply chain
User Application Article Toshiba selected RapidResponse to consolidate demand data from multiple sources and work with data to develop and accurately analyse various supply plans
News from Kinaxis ( 7 February 2007)
New additions to miniature connector range
Harting has expanded its har-mik range of high-density D-type interface connectors with the addition of 14-pole and 36-pole female bellows-type devices.
News from Harting ( 6 February 2007)
PC-based data acquisition and control
Moxa has introduced an Active Ethernet I/O server.
News from Moxa Technologies ( 6 February 2007)
Two-tank stock lubrication system needs no flush
The EFD MicroCoat MC800 precision lubrication system will apply two different oils or other fluids on stock up to 24" wide, without lengthy downtime for flushing or refilling.
News from EFD International ( 6 February 2007)
High quality air compressor lubricant oils
Shell lubricants is revitalising its Corena range of high quality air compressor oils with the introduction of two new products. Brochure Available
News from Shell Lubricants ( 6 February 2007)
Motors in new acquisition
Baldorhas completed the acquisition of Reliance Electric, including Dodge mechanical and Reliance Electric motors, from Rockwell Automation. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK ( 6 February 2007)
Optical components, modules and subsystems
Bookham, provider of optical components, modules and subsystems, has announced financial results for its second quarter of fiscal 2007, ended December 30, 2006.
News from Bookham ( 6 February 2007)
Automation and process design join
Rockwell Automation has acquired ProsCon Holdings, a privately held engineering firm offering proven and technically unique design solutions to the process industry.
News from Rockwell Automation ( 6 February 2007)
Multi-telescopic conveyor is battery powered
Newland Engineering celebrates its 45th anniversary during IMHX with the day to day running of the business transferred into the hands of directors Lynn Kerfoot and Mike Holland.
News from Newland Engineering ( 6 February 2007)
Friction tester and test control software on show
Chinaplas 2007 will provide the first opportunity in the People's Republic of China to see Lloyd Instruments' versatile NexygenPlus materials test and control software, and the FTPlus friction tester.
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 6 February 2007)
Servo controller/driver for NEMA servomotors
QuickSilver Controls, San Dimas CA, releases a simple servo controller/driver for its line of NEMA 11, 17 and 23 frame servomotors.
News from QuickSilver Controls ( 6 February 2007)
Submersible plastic level transmitter
The LMK 809 submersible plastic level transmitter measures low pressure level ranges from 1.6 to 4 metres of water gauge and has a ceramic pressure sensor element for use with corrosive liquids.
News from SensorsOne ( 6 February 2007)
Free trials for thermal imager
Fluke, supplier of handheld test and measurement equipment, is offering free, no obligation, 7-day trials of its Fluke Ti20 Thermal Imager on a customer's premises. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 6 February 2007)
Metering and pumping at chemicals company
User Application Article Chem-Flow used the PID feature on AC Technology's MC3000 series meter to hold the desired setpoint based on feedback from the process. Brochure Available
News from Lenze-ACTech ( 6 February 2007)
Pumps, chillers, and air handlers regulated
User Application Article The challenge was to regulate Epsilon pumps, chillers, and air handlers so their customers can count on top performance for their systems. Brochure Available
News from Lenze-ACTech ( 6 February 2007)
Drive controls work for washing equipment
User Application Article In a flooded, busy marketplace, how do you differentiate yourself from your competitors? The answer - add a distinctive, unique benefit to your offerings. Brochure Available
News from Lenze-ACTech ( 6 February 2007)
High-performance motion control for simulation
User Application Article Motion simulation applications are as diverse as they are challenging. Brochure Available
News from Lenze-ACTech ( 6 February 2007)
Variable frequency drives control pumps and more
User Application Article Oysters require a particular level of salinity and the right temperature range to be "happy", and those are the conditions typically found in the Chesapeake Bay. Brochure Available
News from Lenze-ACTech ( 6 February 2007)
Drives provide economy and control
User Application Article Using water from the bottom of lake Ontario is an environmentally cool way to chill down downtown Toronto office buildings and keep up with consumer demands. Brochure Available
News from Lenze-ACTech ( 6 February 2007)
Increased productivity and quality for electronics
User Application Article A global consumer electronics manufacturing company realised a 40% productivity increase after eliminating all 'waste' in the assembly processes of television sets.
News from Aster Interim Solutions ( 6 February 2007)
Pallet handling, accumulating chain conveyor
User Application Article Specialist dairy product manufacturer Lubborn Cheese of Somerset awarded Astec Conveyors the contract to design, install and commission a pallet handling, accumulating chain conveyor system.
News from Astec Conveyors ( 6 February 2007)
Conveyor system takes cheese to cold store
User Application Article Specialist dairy product manufacturer, South Caernarfon Creameries of Pwllheli, awarded Astec Conveyors a GBP270k contract to design, manufacture, install and commission a complete conveying system.
News from Astec Conveyors ( 6 February 2007)
Growing facilities for conveyor maker
UK manufacturer Astec Conveyors has bucked the trend of current markets to double its factory and office facilities.
News from Astec Conveyors ( 6 February 2007)
Cost effective material handling solutions
Since moving to larger manufacturing premises, Astec Conveyors has invested in the latest engineering production equipment in order to provide cost effective material handling solutions.
News from Astec Conveyors ( 6 February 2007)
Hub-style sortation system for delivery firm
User Application Article TNT's UK Network Development Team awarded Astec Conveyors the contract to design a materials handling system at their new GBP8.2 million Birmingham depot.
News from Astec Conveyors ( 6 February 2007)
Lean manufacturing initiative pays off
User Application Article A review of business activities at an electronics manufacturer provided an insight into 'best-practise' as well as valuable data for the preparation of the detailed lean implementation plan.
News from Aster Interim Solutions ( 6 February 2007)
Manufacturing consultancy strengthens team
Two senior managers from industry have joined the Oliver Wight Group as consultants, bringing extensive knowledge and experience of the distribution, medical and pharmaceutical sectors
News from Oliver Wight Europe Associates ( 6 February 2007)
Ethernet network applications for South East Asia
Ethernet Direct South East Asia offers top quality solution for industrial ethernet network applications
News from Ethernet Direct ( 6 February 2007)
Redundant X-ring offers fast recovery
Reliable network using industrial ethernet switches from Ethernet Direct
News from Ethernet Direct ( 6 February 2007)
Network and Server automation management
Oki signs partnership agreement with Opsware to provide network and server automation management system solutions in Japan
News from Oki Electric Industry ( 6 February 2007)
NetOp Instruct makes training more dynamic
NetOp Tech has launched NetOp Instruct, a plug-and-play program that makes IT-based training and sharing information quicker and easier for the business user.
News from Danware Data ( 6 February 2007)
Formula viewer for spreadsheet management
Key enhancements to ComplyXL, the formula viewer for spreadsheet management makes it easier to understand complex spreadsheet formulas.
News from Lyquidity Solutions ( 6 February 2007)
Next step in document interoperability
Customers benefit from open source Open XML translator funded by Microsoft
News from Microsoft ( 6 February 2007)
SAP aligns global SME organisation
New executive appointments prepare to strengthen global partner base and deliver solutions to small businesses and medium sized companies.
News from SAP ( 6 February 2007)
A unified plan to meet production targets
SAP xApp sales and operations planning aligns the enterprise on unified plan to meet production targets, sales goals and customer demands.
News from SAP ( 6 February 2007)
tesa Hotspot Laser Holographic label
tesa Holospot is a laser-inscribed holographic label that provides anti-forgery traceability and protection.
News from tesa UK ( 6 February 2007)
tesa scribos Brand Protection
tesa scribos designs and implements solutions for protecting brands and products
News from tesa UK ( 6 February 2007)
Launch of tesa Hotspot
tesa Holospot is an innovative multi-level, anti-counterfeiting system based on proven technology that delivers product and packaging authentication and identification throughout the supply chain.
News from tesa UK ( 6 February 2007)
Cost of Piracy
User Application Article The cost of piracy to UK businesses amounts to over GBP 10 billion according to the Alliance Against Counterfeiting and Piracy.
News from tesa UK ( 6 February 2007)
tesa Holospot Launched in January 2007
Launched in the UK in January 2007 the tesa Holospot anti-counterfeiting system features four information levels that can be used to identify and trace individual products.
News from tesa UK ( 6 February 2007)
New International Market Development Manager
American packaging giants, Oliver Products , have appointed marketing specialist Peter Prior to the position of International Market Development Manager.
News from Oliver Products ( 6 February 2007)
Tagging at height
Scafftag is introducing New Mobile Elevated Work Platform Tagging system MEWP Tag helps assure compliance with Working at Height Regulations. Brochure Available
News from Scafftag ( 6 February 2007)
Scott product development for abestos stripping
Scott Health and Safety is announcing enhancements to the Phantom battery, plus a new packaging solution to protect power assisted respirator kits.
News from Scott Health and Safety ( 6 February 2007)
Rapid prototyping facility for south east
Businesses can develop new products in days rather than months, thanks to a new service at the University of Greenwich.
News from University of Greenwich ( 5 February 2007)
Injection mouldings with medical quality standard
Injection moulding specialists A K Industries has been awarded the prestigious Quality Management Standard for Medical Devices ISO 13485:2003 at the first assessment.
News from A K Industries ( 5 February 2007)
Mining engine with single stage turbocharger
Cummins has announced that its Tier 2 QSK60 mining engine is now offering ratings as high as 2014kW (2700hp) in a single-stage turbocharger configuration.
News from Cummins UK ( 5 February 2007)
EU Stage 3A engines uptime guarantee
Cummins has announced that it is launching an Uptime Guarantee program for engines certified to the EU Stage 3A emissions standards.
News from Cummins UK ( 5 February 2007)
Smaller lighter diesel engine
On show at BAUMA will be Cummins award winning QSB3.3 engine, which recently received the prestigious 'Diesel of the Year 2007' title from a leading European diesel engine publication.
News from Cummins UK ( 5 February 2007)
EPA Tier 4 engines certified
Cummins has announced that its A Series engines have been certified to EPA Tier 4 Interim emissions regulations, scheduled to take effect in January 2008.
News from Cummins UK ( 5 February 2007)
Fresh look for microsphere standards
Whitehouse Scientific will unveil an attractive and highly practical new look for the company's microsphere standards at Powtech 2007. Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific ( 5 February 2007)
Certification bundle for makers of IT equipment
Underwriters laboratories will be present for the first time at CeBIT Hannover from 15th to 21st March 2007 (Hall 1, Stand F70/1).
News from UL International (UK) ( 5 February 2007)
DC drive retrofits for steel plant
In recent years, the DC drive market has changed and retrofits have become an important market for DC drive manufacturers.
News from Sprint Electric ( 5 February 2007)
Semiconductor parametric test handbook
Keithley Instruments, a leader in solutions for emerging measurement needs, has published Parallel Test Technology: The New Paradigm for Parametric Testing, a semiconductor parametric test handbook. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments ( 5 February 2007)
Quick non contact temperature measurement
Extech Instruments offers a comprehensive line of InfraRed Thermometers for instantaneous non-contact temperature readings.
News from Extech Instruments ( 5 February 2007)
Decentralized vacuum system for machine builders
Coax vacuum technology is easily integrated into the body of manufacturing machinery with multistage cartridges.
News from PIAB ( 5 February 2007)
Double-deep trucks and powered pallet transporters
User Application Article Chiltern Cold Storage and Distribution has expanded its fleet of Atlet warehouse trucks with another two Tergo UHS double-deep trucks and five Presto PLP powered pallet transporters.
News from Atlet ( 5 February 2007)
Large axial AC fans provides up to 432 litre/sec
The ADDA range of large axial AC fans, available exclusively in the UK from Aerco, has been extended to include the AK series built in a 254 x 89mm frame size.
News from Aerco ( 5 February 2007)
Connectors with power for a 30 horsepower DC motor
Turck has announced the new M40 powerfast connectors for demanding power applications.
News from Turck ( 5 February 2007)
Support, calibration for pressure standards
A new strategic alliance has been formed between Chamois Metrology and Ametek Calibration Instruments.
News from Chamois Metrology ( 5 February 2007)
Strip and cross-cut conveyor belt samplers
Automatic single-point, strip and cross-cut conveyor belt samplers in the Sentry range are now available in the UK from Orthos. Brochure Available
News from Orthos (Engineering) ( 5 February 2007)
Ion Chromatography of Cations for power plants
With the decline of the natural gas reserves in the North Sea over the last decade, the United Kingdom has had to look towards alternative sources for the supply of electricity to the nation. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 5 February 2007)
Compact refrigerated/heating circulators
With the introduction of the new CF series, Julabo presents four compact refrigerated/heating circulators.
News from Julabo Labortechnik ( 5 February 2007)
ATEX certified fans and blowers with vapour fan
User Application Article When an international company specialising in medical engineering and biotechnology needed an ATEX class vapour fan, they turned to Flakt Woods.
News from Fläkt Woods ( 5 February 2007)
Promotion for subcontract machining capability
Part of Rodmatic's plans to expand from a volume orientated precision subcontractor into a global business is depicted in a new website and six page brochure.
News from Rodmatic ( 5 February 2007)
Fabricating, machining, welding and finishing
OEM Fabricators, a fabricating, machining, welding and finishing company with plants in Woodville and Neillsville, Wis., has named Patrick Hayes as its chief financial officer.
News from OEM Fabricators ( 5 February 2007)
Tension control with winding/unwinding
With Merobel's DGT300, Web Tension Control has never been so easy to manage.
News from Andantex ( 5 February 2007)
Backlash free rack and pinion drive systems
Redex Andantex is going further in the development of its backlash free and high performance rack and pinion drive systems.
News from Andantex ( 5 February 2007)
Btec modules to attract skilled tradesmen
Electronics Manufacturing Services provider TTems has announced the introduction of two practical Btec modules at its Rogerstone site in a drive to attract more skilled tradesmen to South Wales.
News from TT electronic manufacturing services (TTems) ( 5 February 2007)
Electronics manufacturing partnership
Arrow Electronics and TT electronics have embarked on an initiative to enhance the long term strategic trading relationship first started back in 1999.
News from TT electronic manufacturing services (TTems) ( 5 February 2007)
Upgrade includes video conferencing
AKCP, provider of SNMP based environmental and security monitoring, announced a firmware upgrade that adds video conferencing and professional graphing to their embedded Linux